Campus Technology Services provides the college with the 750 MHz broadband television service via fiber optic backbone. Terrestrial broadcast signals from Rochester, Syracuse and Watertown, NY and Kingston, Ont. are combined with service provider, satellite services and campus channels to provide two services, one for academic buildings (chs 2-25) and the other for residential buildings (chs 2-72). CTS uses its own channels for academic playbacks and teleconferences (96-99). SUNY Oswego is also under contract with the local cable company, Time Warner of Oswego to provide Public-Government and Educational Access channels. The contract currently also provides for the availability of studio time.

Channel Guide
Click here to view a complete guide of the campus channel listings for residential buildings.

Equipment Required
The system is designed to provide signal to only one TV (or VCR - TV) per tap. DO NOT INSTALL A SPLITTER AND EXPECT CLEAR RECEPTION. At any time you lose you cable service call the CTS Help Desk at x3456.

Basic Service
For basic cable TV service, just plug your cable ready TV set into the cable TV jack on the wall. You should be all set. If you are only receiving channels 2- 13, you will need to change the TUNER setting from Broacast (or AIR) to CATV (or CABLE). You can get a cable whip from the front desk.

Digital Service
To receive Digital Cable or Premium Channels (HBO or Showtime) you will need to go to Time-Warner, 355 West First Street to sign up for the service and receive an addressable tuner. You cannot receive digital service without first signing up for it. There will be a monthly fee charged by TW for this extra service.

Cable TV FAQ's
View the troubleshooting FAQ guide here.