Providing Public Access Television For Enid Since 1986
Where are the PEGASYS Studios located?
What are the PEGASYS business hours?
How can I become a member of PEGASYS?
Can PEGASYS come and videotape an event I request?
How is the programming decided that airs on Channel 11 and 12?
How can I put an announcement on the Channel 19 Bulletin Board?
Can I rent equipment such as cameras, cables etc?
Is PEGASYS a non-profit or for-profit organization?
What does PEGASYS stand for?
PEGASYS stands for PUBLIC, EDUCATION, and GOVERNMENT Access Systems.
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What is the PEGASYS mission?
To provide the public with access to the community through telecommunications. PEGASYS strives to be an indispensable communication resource for Enid and Northwest Oklahoma, and a workplace and volunteer site where respect, confidence and community are fostered.
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Where are the PEGASYS Studios located?
PEGASYS is located on the second floor of the Cherokee Strip Conference Center at 123 W. Maine in downtown Enid, Oklahoma.
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How can I contact PEGASYS?
123 W. Maine St.
Enid, OK 73701
(580) 237-0099
Fax: (580) 249-4944
Email: wquarles@pegasys.org
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What are the PEGASYS business hours?
Our facility hours are Monday & Tuesday 8am-5pm, evenings by appointment only. Wednesday through Friday we are open from 8am - 9pm. Saturday is by appointment only. Closed Sunday.
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How can I become a member of PEGASYS?
It's easy to become a member! Follow the link to our join page for more information.
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Can PEGASYS come and videotape an event I request?
Although some people mistake us for a television station, we actually provide training and services for you, the community, to learn how to create your own productions and air them on PEGASYS Channel 11 or 12. The events we produce on a regular basis are City Commission meetings, Board of Education meetings and annual events usually organized by the City of Enid, such as the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and the Cherokee Strip Parade. On occasion we are able to provide camera support for a community event, however these requests must be made well in advance. Requests must be submitted in writing, by filing out the Request for Local Event Coverage form.
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How is the programming decided that airs on Channel 11 and 12?
PEGASYS cablecasts a variety of programs with subjects such as sports, religion, community activities, personal hobbies and interests, public school emphases and city government. Volunteer members produce much of this programming and are solely responsible for the content of their shows. We invite you to join PEGASYS and begin the process of bringing your message to the public!
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How can I put an announcement on the Channel 19 Bulletin Board?
Channel 19 Announcements must be submitted in writing two week prior to when the announcement should begin to air. Email announcements to Stephanie@pegasys.org, fax to 249-4944, or by bringing the information to the PEGASYS offices at 123 W. Maine in the Cherokee Strip Conference Center.
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Can I rent equipment such as cameras, cables etc?
If you are a current member who has completed the basic training courses, you may checkout portable video equipment, use two fully equipped studios, post-production editing suites and a mobile production truck. Our Rules and Regulations state that we cannot rent out equipment to an individual or an organization who is not a member and has not completed basic training within the last year. Learn how to become a member!
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How is PEGASYS funded?
PEGASYS is funded through membership, franchise fees and sponsorship by the City of Enid. We also rely heavily on donations from the community. Donations can be in the form of underwriting or sponsorships or donations of time.
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Is PEGASYS a non-profit or for-profit organization?
PEGASYS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
PEGASYS staff members Dane Tate and AJ Wells keep the fun alive in the studios.
Our mission is to train members of the Greater Enid Community in the skills required for the production of television programming. This is accomplished by conducting monthly classes. Our classes discuss all aspects of television production including camera operation, scripting, editing and promotion.
Sep 1986: Community Bulletin Board premieres on Channel 33
Jan 1987: The first class of community producers are trained
1987: PEGASYS moves into the Cherokee Strip Conference Center
May 18 1987: First day of scheduled programming on Channel 33
Jan 1988: First live broadcast of an Enid City Commission meeting
Mar 1988: First live Board of Education meeting broadcast
1990: Three editing suites added to the PEGASYS facility
1991: Education Channel 34 joins Channel 33 in the PEGASYS lineup
Jun 1993: PEGASYS broadcasts move to their current home on channels 11 & 12
Sep 1993: Enid Public School begin producing foreign language classes, which continue to air on PEGASYS 12
Jan 1997: The Community Bulletin Board moves to Channel 19 and is combined with National Public Radio courtesy of KOSU; Classic Arts Showcase debuts on PEGASYS 12; a second studio is added to the PEGASYS facility
Apr 1997: PEGASYS acquired its first nonlinear editing system
Dec 2000: PEGASYS completes at $300,000 upgrade to digital tape technology, installing 20 digital decks, 6 character generators, 2 nonlinear editing systems, a digital linear editing suite and adding 10 digital camcorders to its equipment pool!
May 2001: After 18 months of planning, PEGASYS teams up with Garfield County Emergency Management and Cox Cable to bring real-time weather alerts to the residents of Garfield County
Jun 2006: Automation systems begins operation of Channels 11 & 12
Apr 2009: New Tightrope automation system is installed
Northwester Oklahoma State University
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
Northwestern Oklahoma Volunteers Association
Martin Luther King Jr. Commission
Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse & Adventure Quest
