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MetRec working to restore television

August 26, 2025 What caused the TV outage? External cellular 5G signals are interfering with satellite feeds that deliver channels to MetRec Studio. As a result, all channels provided by the affected satellite feeds are not working. As demand for cellular networks increases nationwide, the FCC is selling frequencies formerly

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MetRec working to restore television | updates

Working Channels MetRec moved to Denver Direct Feed service in Fall 2025 after external 5G signals began interfering with television signals. Rescan your television to ensure you receive all channels.  2.1 CW Channel 2 | Program Schedule 3.1 Local3 | Program Schedule 3.2 Grit | Program Schedule 4.1 CBS |

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Remote Chain TV Service Ending June 1, 2025

As a result of damage to critical infrastructure and in accordance with the MetRec Board’s April 30 vote, television services for the remote chain will cease beginning June 1, 2025. This affects residents in: Gateview Parlin Pitkin Powderhorn Sapinero Sargents Waunita We understand the importance of connection. In an effort

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Notice of Public Hearing

Notice of Public Hearing

A public hearing before the Board of Directors of the Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District, a/k/a MetRec, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on October 30, 2024, at the City of Gunnison Council Chambers located at 201 W. Virginia Ave, Gunnison, Colorado for the purpose of considering discontinuation of television

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2023 Updates

MetRec has a lot going on in 2023. Here are some near-term highlights: View the DRAFT Recreation Grant Program description and applications. Attend the 2023 Recreation Grant Program Public Work Session March 15, 5 pm – 6pm in person at the Town of Crested Butte Town Council Chambers to comment in person,

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Tech News: April 2022

Thanks for checking out our first Tech News! Tech News is intended to provide television viewers with information about the television service; from system upgrades to current issues that may affect your viewing experience. To start, a little background- In 2019, we began work to re-build the translator system. Much

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Frequently Asked TV Questions

As part of our Operations Planning and Outreach Process, we’re fielding many great questions! Take a look at our responses to commonly asked questions. Can MetRec provide high definition (HD) channels?   HD channels require significantly more bandwidth to broadcast than standard definition (SD) channels. Therefore, for MetRec

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