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Requirements & Guidelines for Program Submission

  • Broadcasters must submit program information and release form before their programming can air on the public access channel.
  • Programs must be uploaded 48 hours prior to their scheduled airtime. The City of Fargo will provide a designated upload link.
  • The City of Fargo reserves the right to reject a program for broadcast if it violates any of the standards set forth in the program information and release form.
  • The City of Fargo reserves the right to reject a program for broadcast if it violates the city’s audio and video quality standards or does not meet the requirements for program submission discussed in this document.
  • Programs will not be accepted via FTP.
  • Cable One can lend a broadcast equipment package to broadcasters wishing to produce their own programming. Contact Tami Rostad at 701.461.7170 for more information.
  • Programs less than 15 minutes in length will be used as filler programming and aired when space is available.
  • Programs scheduled for a thirty minute timeslot should not exceed 29:45 and programs scheduled for a sixty minute time slot should not exceed 59:45. Longer programs may be cut off early to prepare for broadcast of the next scheduled show.
  • The City of Fargo reserves the right to change the instructions and requirements for program submission at any time.