News & Events
Democratic Primary Debate
February 8, 2010
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Studios of KTXA-TV Dallas-Fort Worth
(5233 Bridge St., Fort Worth — directions)
TAB is providing free TV and radio feeds with no restrictions for station use:
- Stations can run the debate live, on a tape delay and use portions in newscasts
- The feed also may be used for streaming on station websites
- The television feeds also feature real-time Spanish translation and closed-captioning
CANDIDATES: Former Houston Mayor Bill White; Texas businessman Farouk Shami
FORMAT: Hour-long debate, no breaks. Debate will start at 19:00:00 CST and end at 19:58:30 (approximately)
PANEL: The debate will be moderated by CBS 11 News Anchor Karen Bortawho will also take questions via social media. KUVN-TV Univision 23 Reporter Maria Renee Barillas will host questions from voters in the live audience. Questions also will be posed by panelists Shelley Kofler, KERA-FM-TV and Dave Montgomery of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
PRODUCERS: The Texas Debates is produced by TAB, KERA-TV, CBS 11 (KTVT-TV) and TXA 21 (KTXA-TV), the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Univision 23 (KUVN-TV), the Texas State Networks and the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas.
TV FEED (Standard): GALAXY 16 (KU) Located at 99 degrees west
- Window: Opens at 6:30 pm and closes at 8:10 pm CDT
- Data Rate: 5.500000
- Symbol Rate: 3.978723
- FEC: 3/4
- Downlink: G-16 / 6-G
- Downlink Freq: 11835.625V
- Format: Self-contained feeds w/ graphics will be delivered in 4×3 standard format, close-captioned, real-time Spanish translation audio available
- English: Channels 1 and 2
- Spanish: Channels 3 and 4
- Questions: Billy Sexton at (817) 307-4627
TV FEED (HD): GALAXY 16 (KU/HD) Located at 99 degrees west
- Window: Opens at 6:30 p.m. and closes at 8:10 p.m. CDT
- Ku/HD Transmission: 18MHz
- Data Rate: 21.502730 Mbps
- Symbol Rate: 13.333
- FEC: 7/8
- Downlink: Galaxy 16 K06 slots B,C,D,E
- Downlink Freq: 11817.25V
- Uplink Freq: 14117.25H
- Format: Self-contained feeds w/ graphics will be delivered in 16×9 standard format, close-captioned, real-time Spanish translation audio available
- English: Channels 1 and 2
- Spanish: Channels 3 and 4
- Questions: Billy Sexton at (817) 307-4627
TV Feed (Public): PBS SATELLITE FEED – AMC 21
- Window: Opens at 6:30 p.m. and closes at 8:10 p.m. CDT
- Standard Def: SD 01
- HD: HD 04
- SD Format: Self-contained feeds w/ graphics will be delivered in 4×3 standard format, close-captioned, real-time Spanish translation audio available
- English: Channels 1 and 2
- Spanish: Channels 3 and 4
- HD Format: Self-contained feeds w/ graphics will be delivered in 16×9 standard format, close-captioned, real-time Spanish translation audio available
- English: Channels 1 and 2
- Spanish: Channels 3 and 4
- Questions: Bob Butler/KERA at (972) 896-3984 or Darrell Henke/KERA at(214) 417-9094
RADIO FEED (Public): The debate audio feed is available via the Public Radio Satellite System. Please refer to Content Depot for channel assignments.
RADIO FEED (TSN): The debate audio feed will be on Service Channel 6. Please contact TSN’s Dan Bell with any questions (214) 525-7311.
RADIO FEED (Other): Non-NPR/TSN affiliates wanting to carry the debate live should contact TAB’s Michael Schneider or call (512) 322-9944.
PROMOS: Television and radio promos are available online.
- Server: mnsconnect.com
- File: DemDebates
- User Name: tpribyl
- Password: pass
INTERNET: Live streamed video of the debates will be available at www.TexasDebates.org. Stations are free to use the feed to stream the debate live on station websites and for archival viewing.
ON-SITE COVERAGE: Media check-in is through the loading dock on the west side of the building. The candidates will conduct a post-debate question and answer period with the media. Limited, clean anamorphic 16×9 feeds are available on-site and should be reserved in advance. Online reporters should bring their own XLR audio and BNC video cables. Internet access will not be provided. Reporters must supply their own satellite cards.
The CBS 11/TXA 21 studios are located at 5233 Bridge Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76103-1399 — directions). Media planning to attend the event and those with special technical needs should contact Meg Fullwood at (214) 740-9377.
CREDENTIALS: Media credentials are required. Reservations should be made in advance no later than 12 noon, Friday, Feb. 5. Doors open at 1 pm on Monday, Feb. 8. All media should be in place by 6 pm. Media access to the event is on a first-come first-served basis. Priority will be given to media with reservations and affiliated with organizations that regularly produce news.
SITE SURVEY: Please make arrangements in advance. Contact Bob Butler/KERA at (972) 896-3984 or Darrell Henke/KERA at (214) 417-9094.
PARKING: Satellite truck and microwave van parking will be in the lot behind the CBS 11/TXA 21 facilities on the west side of the building. Space is VERY LIMITED. First come, first served. For further information contact Billy Sexton at (817) 307-4627.