32 Channels as of November 27, 2024 (4 offline)

HD - High Definition SD - Standard

2.1 SD ION Plus Temporarily offline
3.1 SD Mainstreet TV Network
4.1 HD KXLY ABC Spokane
4.2 HD KXLY MeTV Spokane
4.3 SD KXLY H&I Spokane
4.4 SD KXLY Start TV
4.5 SD KXLY Dable Networks
4.6 SD KXLY QVC Network
4.7 SD KXLY HSN
5.1 SD WALK TV
6.1 SD AMG TV
7.1 SD KSPS PBS Spokane
8.1 HD KPAX CBS Missoula
8.2 HD KPAX MTN Missoula
8.3 SD GRIT
8.4 SD KPAX ION Missoula
8.5 SD KPAX Court TV Missoula
8.6 SD KPAX Scripps
9.1 HD KCFW NBC Kalispell
9.2 SD KCFW Comet Kalispell
9.3 SD KCFW Charge! Kalispell
9.4 SD KCFW TBD Kalispell
10.1 SD ION Mystery Temporarily offline
11.1 SD Montana PBS Bozeman
12.1 SD LAFF Temporarily offline
13.1 SD HEARTLAND TV
14.1 SD BOUNCE Temporarily offline
15.1 SD MTSKY Community Message Board Includes weather
23.1 HD KTMF ABC Montana
23.2 HD KTMF FOX Montana
23.3 HD KTMF SWX Includes local sports
28.1 SD KAYU FOX Spokane very unstable call JIm if frozen 406-293-1393

Stay Tuned and Keep checking back...

Our channel line-up and access can change unexpectedly beyond our control; please re-scan your TV and check back often.

Things are looking better

Octane Encoder reinstalled & Decoder configured

If you aren’t’ receiving 28 channels, please rescan your TVs. The only channels missing from our line-up now are 2.1, 10.1 12.1 & 14.1. With high hopes they will be back in the Spring. Please read below to see what happened and to whom we are grateful for.

Big Thank You to KSPS, KAYU & NTA for the help

Trip to the site to get channels back online

November 13th Jim Nelson (LVC President) discovered that our Octane Encoder had failed. He drove the broken part it to Spokane to see if Shannon Wright (KSPS – Spokane) could fix the problem, which was the power supply. At that time, we did not know if it could be fixed.

In the meantime, Jim reached out to the National Television Association (NTA, who we are sustaining members of) to see if they could help and they were able to send us a new Octane Encoder, at no charge. Many thanks to them for that and all they do for translators all over the country.

Shannon was able to fix the power supply to our Octane Encoder and brought it over. Ken Barrett with KAYU FOX 28 (Spokane) came with him to configure the new decoder for KAYU FOX 28. This was on November 27th.

Jim, Shannon, and Ken went to the site to reinstall the fixed Octane Encoder and install and configure a new decoder for KAYU FOX 28.

There was 8+ inches of snow on the Forest Service road getting to the site that day and they had to hand cut a few small trees and branches that had fallen across the road to get access to the site, but they made it. They were able to get four channels back online; 3.1, 5.1, 11.1 & 13.1, which was wonderful! However, they were not able to bring back, 2.1, 10.1, 12.1 & 14.1, these will have to wait until Spring when there is more time and better roads.

On a side note, channel 8.6, formerly Scripps News is now LAFF.

Also, if KAYU is able send two signals to us, the additional channel will be AntennaTV, which is much like COZI. Look them up at www.antennatv.tv for more information.

It has been a blessing to have such great partners to help keep over-the-air TV on in Libby that we should all give them a shout out of thanks. If you would like to thank KSPS Spokane, who is a non-profit, you could send a donation to www.ksps.org or a thanks through their contact page. To thank NTA & KAYU send them a thank you message at NTA - www.nationaltranslatorassociation.org/contact and KAYU at www.fox28spokane.com/contact.

All that said, you should have 28 channels, if you don’t, please rescan your TV.

Thank you for your patience, and support and as always, stay tuned..

Terry Peck

Libby Video Club Secretary

Major malfunctions

Octane Encoder failed

We have been having a challenging time. Five channels have been temporarily offline for quite some time and we needed to purchase a new decoder to remedy this issue. Then the other day (November 13, 2024) we had several other channels go out.

Our president, Jim Nelson (who lives in Missoula), came over to investigate the problem and found that we have a major problem. Our Octane encoder’s power supply unit has failed. Without this unit we are down to 24 channels.

This unit is being sent away for repairs and we don’t know how long this will take. It may be that we will need to purchase a new one. Time will tell and we thank you for your patience.

So, at present, you should be able to receive 24 channels. The 8's are irregular because of the way we have to transmit their signal, some of their issues are weather related.

A bright spot is that we now have the new decoders and as soon as the Octane encoder is fixed, we should be back to 32 channels.

Thank you for your patience, remember to scan your set and stay tuned...

Viewing Area

This 'Viewing Area' is based off of a 2010 US Census population database map. It is hard to spot where your address is. We can help with this or, you can go to www.montanasky.net/LiveCam/SheldonLiveCam.html which is an eye cam that is at the site. If you can see your house from there, you should get our signal. We thank MontanaSky for their support with installing this eye cam.

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Serving Libby

The Libby Video Club signal only serves the Libby area. Troy has their own system off King Mountain, with the proper antenna you should be able to pick up their signal. Make sure your TV is set to scan for off air signals. Give us a call at 406 293-1393 if you have any questions.

In case you missed them...

October 7, 2024

This picture was sent to me by a friend and it just happens to be my house!

Five channels out & Solar Flare

As you have noticed we have five channels not working. They are 2.1, 10.1, 12.1, 14.1 & 28.1 and I’m sure you have questions. There are several different issues that we are dealing with regarding these channels:

· Channels 2.1, 10.1, 12.1 & 14.1 just disappeared again. We think they may have gone to a different satellite that is out of our range. Jim is looking into replacement programing for them.

· Channel 28.1 is offline until Jim can get to the site and refigure some settings.

· The 4’s, 8’s and 9’s channels are inconsistent (we believe) due to the recent solar flares and smokey days.

If you ever notice any channels acting up, please call Jim because some of them he can adjust remotely from his home in Missoula. 406-293-1393.

As always, thank you for your support and stay tuned…

Terry Peck

Libby Video Club Secretary

Updated Channel line-up

2024 Annual Letter

Below is a version of the actual letter that was mailed out April 2, 2024

Dear Friends of the Libby Video Club,

It is time to reach out and let our supporters know how things are going, what is coming in the future and to tell you how much we appreciate your financial support. If it wasn’t for you, over-the-air TV in Libby would not happen. Thank you for your generosity!

We’d also like to thank our volunteers. Many hours have gone into keeping us up and running. Our volunteers’ technical expertise, get ‘r done attitude and dedication make things happen. Rick Klin and I have each been with the Video Club for 32 years! Without all of our volunteers, the Video Club may not be broadcasting TV to our community. This past year we added two new board members, Ben Klin and Todd Janssen, who both bring a wealth of technical knowledge to the club. Thank you all for your service.

We recently upgraded our decoder to receive a new channel, Heartland TV (channel 13.1). Once the decoder is configured and volunteer time allows, we will do our best to get this channel up and running.

You may have noticed that the COZI channel (2.1) was off and on quite a bit this winter. This was weather related. The snow and ice piled up on the dish and once it melted the channel was back to normal.

The Libby Video Club was blessed to be selected as one of the beneficiaries of the 2023 Turkey Dash. The Turkey Dash is an annual 5k/2.5K fun run/walk which raises funds for two local non-profits and was held at J Neils Park, Saturday, November 18, 2023. This was their 9th year having this event. Go to their website to learn more about them: https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Libby/TurkeyDashLibby.

Thank you, Turkey Dash, for your wonderful donation!

Please keep in mind that the stations we broadcast are totally dependent on what the networks put on and the capability of our equipment. As things change, please remember to re-scan your TV. If you have issues you can call me at 406-293-1393.

As a non-profit, we rely solely on your donations and we are asked, “How much should I donate?”. Our suggested donation is $85 annually, but we appreciate all we receive. You can mail your support to the address above or make a deposit in Libby at 1st Montana Bank, Glacier Bank or Lincoln County Credit Union. We also offer online pay through our website at: www.libbyvideoclub.com

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me, 406-293-1393.

Thank you for your support and stay tuned,

Jim Nelson

President

Since this letter...

We are no longer able to get COZI (2.1) because they changed their satellite location.

The Heartland channel (13.1) is up and running.

KAYU (28.1) FOX is down due to their system being hacked. They are working on the issue.

See our channel line up

April 2, 2024 - MT PBS is online!

Big THANK YOU to Mike, Shannon, Randy & Jim!

On April 2nd, Mike Peterson and Shannon Wright with KSPS came to our site to update some of their equipment for channel 7.1. While they were there they helped Jim and Randy set up a satellite dish so we can now broadcast 11.1, Montana PBS. It has been awhile since we've had MT PBS and we are thankful and very appreciative that Mike and Shannon took the time to help out. The picture is Mike, Jim & Shannon by the dish they just hooked up.

Libby 2023 Turkey Dash

The Libby Video Club has been named as this years Turkey Dash recipient!

Each year on the third Saturday of November, the Libby Turkey Dash (which is a 5k Fun Family Run/Walk) is held to raise funds for the Libby Food Pantry and a local non-profit. This year we have been blessed as the local non-profit. If you would like more information about this fun run, would like to be a sponsor or register to run/walk, please visit their website at Turkey Dash (runsignup.com. We appreciate their support and hope you will join them and have a fun time. Even if you just come out to cheer on the runners/walkers it is a great encouragement for the event and your attendance will be appreciated. We hope to see you there!

Welcome a new directors

Ben Klin has been elected as a new director for the Libby Video Club. He brings a wonderful knowledge of technology and business to the table, not to mention that his father, Rick Klin has been on the board for several years!

Also, newly elected director is Todd Janssen. Todd works for MtSky and has engineering skills

Find out more

WOW what a winter 2021-2022!

Stepping off the snowmobile

Chainsaws and man/woman power

Stepping off the snowmobile

The slush was at least two feet deep!

Many blowdowns!

Chainsaws and man/woman power

Stepping off the snowmobile

23 trees were cleared from the road that day and there were more yet to be cleared.

Chainsaws and man/woman power

This is just some of the things we do to provided TV to Libby!