Welcome to The WCA-TV Web Page



1. About Webster Community TV
2. Tour our Facility
3. Meet our Staff
4. Get in touch with us!
5. Current Cable 12 Programming Schedule
6. Cable 12 Archives



 

Direct Links to the 

Town of Webster Web Site

Cable 12 Program Web Sites:


The Living Rock Show Web Page

 

Tim Bayer's Adventure Bound Web Page



About Webster Community TV

Webster Community Access Television has been providing public access via the Time Warner Cable System to Webster, New York residents for the last 20 years.

Funded by the Town and Village of Webster, using a portion of the Cable Franchise Fee, WCA-TV is committed to providing the best possible Community TV to Webster residents. Free equipment and training is provided to ensure that WCA-TV programming remains: "By Webster residents - For Webster Residents."


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Tour Our Facility


 
Located in the Time Warner Building on Webster's Picture Parkway, Cable 12 has an ever increasing array of television equipment.

   
     
   
The Studio setup includes two Sony  BRC-300 Remote Control studio cameras, a Panasonic WJ-MX70 Digital Switcher, a Tascam M-35 8 input Audio Board, and a Videonics 3000 Character Generator. We are capable of Recording and Editing in VHS or S-VHS. We are presently using two Windows based and one Apple PowerMac computer editing stations. For program playback, our Panasonic DVD/HDD machines work in combination with our Leightronix Mini-T Pro Event controller. It allows us nearly seamless 24 hour automated playback.
 


Our 1999 Dodge Van is equipped with a compact setup for remote production, using up to four Panasonic D-5000 Cameras, a Panasonic WJ-MX30 Switcher, a Videonix TM-2000 Character Generator, and a Shure M-367 Mic Mixer.

 

We also loan Panasonic AG-456 S-VHS and Sony Mini DV Camcorders, and assorted Light Kits, tripods, and Microphones. to Webster Town and Village residents at no charge.

 
We are currently running our Daily Community Calendar and Program Guide on a Dell Dimension Pentium III Computer using Microsoft Powerpoint. We hope that whenever you're in the neighborhood, you'll stop by and say hello!

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Meet our Staff:

Mike Auger has been the Director of Community Progamming since 1987, and was a volunteer producer practically since day one. He has produced and directed countless hours of community programs and trained dozens of Webster volunteers.

Mike is especially proud of the great strides in the quality of Community TV programs, and the many success stories of former volunteers and interns now gainfully employed in the Television and Cable industry. "We've got people who've moved on to Network Affiliates, Independent Stations, and Cable Networks," Mike boasts, "That really speaks to the experiences they recieved here."

Patricia Seiler has been a Registered Nurse for twenty years. She earned her B.S. in Nursing from Buffalo's D'Youville College and attended Graduate classes at Alfred College. After two decades of helping people regain their health, Patty has decided spend some of her time in service to Webster residents, here at Cable 12. 

John Fedkew  has been a long-time volunteer here at Community Television. Currently working on his graduate degree, John's extensive experience as the volunteer producer/director of the weekly Immanuel Lutheran Church telecasts will assist in his expanding role at WCA-TV.

Sid O'Connor spent nearly 20 years in local industries before starting a broadcast career. He got his first taste of communications while earning his BA in administration from St. Bonaventure University. He never lost his interest in Media, and has been working part-time at several area radio stations and reading for Public "Reachout Radio". Now Sid will try to master another medium here at WCA-TV.

Karen Buck is a Webster redident with substanial media experience. While studying in New York, she worked at NBC's Today Show, and for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, among others. She graces our Community TV staff, as she studies for her Masters Degree.

Aaron St. James began at Cable 12 as an intern from Monroe Community College. As he moves along in his studies, he will continue his "On the Job" training working for you at your community channel.

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Get it touch with us!

Mail questions and/or comments about WCA-TV to:
WCA-TV
1000 Picture Parkway
Webster, New York 14580

Telephone: (585) 872-6277

Fax: (585) 872-3336

or send us an E-MAIL!
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Direct Link to the 

Town of Webster Web Site