KQED - Definition and Overview

KQED is a public broadcasting company based in San Francisco. It serves the entire northern California area via over-the-air broadcast, cable and satellite. It is affiliated with PBS and NPR.

KQED-TV is a NTSC television signal on VHF channel 9. This channel is also carried on Comcast cable TV and via satellite TV from DirecTV and DISH Network. Its transmitter is on Sutro Tower in San Francisco.

In addition, KQED has several all-digital channels broadcast in HDTV and available on Comcast's digital cable service:

• KQED HD on DT9.1
• KQED Encore on DT9.2
• KQED World on DT9.3
• KQED Life on DT9.4
• KQED Kids on DT9.5

KQED-FM is a FM radio signal broadcast from several locations in northern California. It carries content from NPR, Minnesota Public Radio, Public Radio International and BBC World Service in addition to local content. KQED radio produces shows such as "Forum" (hosted by Michael Krasny), "The California Report" and "Pacific Time".

• KQED-FM 88.5 MHz in San Francisco
• via translator: 88.3 MHz in Santa Rosa
• via translator: 88.1 MHz in Martinez and Benicia
• KQEI-FM 89.3 MHz in Sacramento

In addition, KQED-FM is webcast with live streaming audio available. Audio archives are available on the web site as well.

"Forum", hosted by Michael Krasny, is also carried on Sirius Satellite Radio with nationwide coverage.

External links

• KQED (http://www.kqed.org/)
• KQED-FM Audio Stream (http://www.kqed.org/streamingfiles/kqed_real.ram) (RealAudio)