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Idaho Public Television seeks one-time funds for mountain truck and $300,000 for network operations replacement
Summary
Idaho Public Television (IPTV) asked the Joint Finance and Appropriation Committee for one-time money to replace a high-mileage service pickup used in North Idaho and $300,000 to replace aging, unsupported network operations equipment that runs statewide broadcast and emergency alert systems.
Idaho Public Television told the Joint Finance and Appropriation Committee on Jan. 15 that it needs one-time capital to replace a heavy-duty service pickup used for mountaintop maintenance and $300,000 to begin replacing end-of-life automation and server equipment that handles recording, playback, routing and statewide distribution of programming and emergency alerts.
Jeff Tucker, general manager of Idaho Public Television, told the committee the truck serves mountaintop sites in North Idaho, often in winter conditions. Jared Tatro of the Legislative Services Office said the…
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