Residence halls and college-owned houses have cable TV service available in each room. There is always something to watch on GatorTV; content includes topics such as news, sports, music, comedy, cartoons, and much more.

GatorTV FAQ

1. What channels are available?
2. What do I need to use GatorTV?
3. I'm not getting all the channels; what might be wrong?
4. Who is responsible for the channels we have?
5. How do I get the channel I want?
6. Is there anything else I need to know?

What channels are available?

Armstrong Cable Services provides the following channels to college-owned houses and residence halls.

Additional programming is provide for special uses -

CH 9 GatorTV - Allegheny News and Events

Language channels (North Village only)

CH 73 TV5
CH 74 Deustche Welle
CH 75 CCTV9

What do I need to use GatorTV?

• you will need to provide a cable-ready television
• you will need a standard co-axial TV patch cable with F-connectors at each end. Computer Showcase, 108 Murray Hall, will sell these patch cables to students in varying lengths
• you may also want to bring a cable-ready VCR

I'm not getting all the channels; what might be wrong?

Some students only receive channels 2 - 12 when trying to watch TV. This usually does not mean there is a problem with the jack but with the set up of the equipment being used. To fix the problem do the following:

Depending on your configuration you need to make sure your television or VCR is set up so that the "signal source" is configured to "cable" and not "antenna." You will need to consult your owner's manual for the equipment you are configuring because every television and VCR has its own menu settings.

Who is responsible for the channels we have?

TBA

How do I get the channel I want?

The local channel lineup is provided to all college housing. Premium channel packages can be added to the local channel linup if desired. The premium channel packages can be ordered directly through Armstrong Cable for an additional fee. Call Armstrong directly at their local number: (814) 333-6731, choose extension 0 to order premium channels and services.

Is there anything else I need to know?

Students must provide their own television set and co-axial TV patch cable. Students are responsible for the cable-TV wall jacks in their rooms and they will be charged for any damages that occur to these jacks. Appropriate action under the College Judicial System may be taken against any students who unlawfully provides and/or receives access to any premium service.