TV Transmitter Status
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Tues 1/19: KTEH Over the Air restored
KTEH Over-the-Air transmissions restored to normal apx 10:50am, operating at 98-100% power. 100% power = 290 kW. Fiber feeds to Comcast Cable, DirecTV and Dish Network normal.
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Tues 1/19: KTEH Over the Air signal down
KTEH’s transmitter on Monument Peak is off the air. Engineers are working on the problem. Time needed for repairs not known at this time.
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KQED-DT9 (San Francisco)
Fiber feeds to Comcast Cable, Astound Cable and AT&T U-verse normal. Over-the-Air transmissions normal, operating at 98-100% power. 100% power = 710 kW.
TV Transmitter Status
KQED DTV Channels
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KQED 9HD
Comcast 9 and 709
Digital 9.1, 54.2 or 25.1All widescreen and HD programs
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KTEH 54
Comcast 10
Digital 9.2, 54.1 or 25.2KTEH TV from San Jose in Silicon Valley
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KQED Life
Comcast 189
Digital 54.3Arts, food, how-to, gardening, travel
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KQED World
Comcast 190
Digital 9.3History, world events, news, science, nature
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V-Me
Comcast 191 & 621
Digital 54.5 or 25.324-hour national Spanish-language network
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KQED Kids
Comcast 192
Digital 54.4Quality children's programming parents love too
More from KQED
Agatha Christie's Poirot
From England to the Mediterranean, Poirot pits his wits against killers and kidnappers, murderers and plotters, and thieves and traitors in a compelling compendium of crime. Starring David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson and Pauline Moran, the series challenges the "little grey cells" of mystery lovers everywhere as they follow once again the adventures of one of television's most beloved sleuths.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
The Lost Mine (#204)
Duration:
51:33 CC Stereo TVPG
While Poirot is checking his account, the chairman of his bank is waiting for a Chinese man who is expected to sell the bank a map showing the location of a lost silver mine. When Mr. Wu Ling is found dead near the Red Dragon Casino at the docks, Inspector Japp becomes excited at the prospect of breaking a drug ring he has been pursuing for several years. Poirot is certain they are dealing with more than gangland crime.
Channels and Airdates:
The Kidnapped Prime Minister (#209)
Duration:
51:13 CC Stereo TVPG
Poirot is called in at the highest level when the British Prime Minister is kidnapped in France en route to a disarmament conference. The kidnap has been preceded by a gun attack on the PM as he traveled down on the boat train after seeing the King at Windsor. With only 32 hours to go before the conference is due to start, Poirot confounds the government by refusing to cross the channel and pursuing his investigation in England.
Channels and Airdates:
Fri, Feb 12, 2010 -- 7:00 pm email reminder
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 -- 1:00 am email reminder
Sun, Feb 14, 2010 -- 1:00 pm email reminder
The Cornish Mystery (#205)
Duration:
48:13 CC Stereo TVPG
Much to Poirot's chagrin, he arrives too late in Cornwall to prevent Mrs. Pengelley's death. She had asked for his help, suspecting her dentist husband to be poisoning her so that he could marry his young assistant. After conducting preliminary interviews, Poirot is sure that Mrs. Pengelley was not murdered by her husband and sets about finding the real killer.
Channels and Airdates:
The Adventure of the Western Star (#210)
Duration:
50:44 CC Stereo TVPG
Poirot's compatriot, famous film star Marie Marvelle, shows him letters demanding the return of her magnificent diamond, the 'Western Star.' Despite Poirot's protests, Marie is determined to keep hold of the diamond so that she can wear it at a weekend house party at Yardley Chase. Lady Yardley owns the companion jewel, the 'Eastern Star,' and Marie is determined not to be outshone. But before this glittering occasion can take place, both diamonds are stolen.
Channels and Airdates:
Fri, Feb 19, 2010 -- 7:00 pm email reminder
Sat, Feb 20, 2010 -- 1:00 am email reminder
Sun, Feb 21, 2010 -- 1:00 pm email reminder
The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim (#206)
Duration:
51:36 CC Stereo TVPG
Wealthy banker Matthew Davenheim leaves his country mansion to walk to the post office after tea and is never seen again. He was expected to meet his colleague, Lowen, but Lowen sees no one on his walk from the station to Davenheim's house. Inspector Japp wagers that Poirot will not be able to solve the mystery without leaving his apartment which, much to the Belgian detective's disgust, he is currently sharing with a parrot.
Channels and Airdates:
The Adventure of the Clapham Cook (#101)
Duration:
50:45 CC Stereo TVPG
Poirot is un-enthusiastic when a Mrs. Todd asks him to find her a cook. He is positively insulted when she proceeds to dismiss him from the case with a one guinea fee for his services. There's no mystery too small for Hercule Poirot, and once he agrees to take on a case he sees it through to a conclusion. Poirot has also realized that there is a great deal more to the cook's disappearance than meets the eye.
Channels and Airdates:
How Does Your Garden Grow (#301)
Duration:
50 CC Stereo TVPG
When elderly Amelia Barrowby is poisoned in her home, the obvious culprit seems to be her companion Katrina. Poirot and Hastings had met Amelia at the Chelsea Flower Show earlier that summer where a rose had been named after the great detective. Poirot hurries to Ameila's home where his new found interest in gardening pays off when he spots something fishy in Amelia's garden border.
Channels and Airdates:
The Million Dollar Bond Robbery (#302)
Duration:
50 CC Stereo TVPG
The future of the London and Scottish bank is riding on its million dollar shipment of Liberty bonds to New York on the inaugural sailing of the Queen Mary. Poirot faces one of the most difficult decisions of his career - can he overcome the dreadful curse of sea-sickness to accompany the bonds and ensure their safe passage?
Channels and Airdates:
The Plymouth Express (#303)
Duration:
50 CC Stereo TVPG
When young heiress Florence Halliday is murdered en route to Plymouth the chief suspects are a couple of known gold-diggers: her reprobate ex-husband Rupert, and recent French admirer the Comte de la Rochefour. Poirot and Hastings retrace Florence's train journey to the West Country. A last siting of Florence seeking an evening paper provides Poirot with the clue he needs to solve her murder.
Channels and Airdates:
Wasps' Nest (#304)
Duration:
50 CC Stereo TVPG
Captain Hastings finds intrigue and mystery in the picture when he experiments with a new camera at a garden fete he visits with Poirot and Inspector Japp. The Belgian sleuth is soon caught up in a tale of jealousy, revenge .... and wasps .... while Japp ends up in hospital with appendicitis.
Channels and Airdates:
Fri, Mar 26, 2010 -- 7:00 pm email reminder
Sat, Mar 27, 2010 -- 1:00 am email reminder
Sun, Mar 28, 2010 -- 1:00 pm email reminder
Double Sin (#207)
Duration:
51:11 CC Stereo TVPG
Hastings is disturbed by Poirot's talk of retiring and suggests they take a short holiday in the Northwest of England. On a day trip to Lake Windermere, Hastings is very taken with fellow passenger Mary Durrant who confides that she is carrying valuable antiques which she intends to sell to a client. When the antiques are stolen en route Hastings takes charge - the newly retired Poirot affecting complete disinterest in the theft.
