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Ken: Reno PBS reception problems caused pixelation; Nimbra device ordered to stabilize feeds
Summary
Ken reported pixelation on Reno channels traced to PBS Reno head-end reception and fiber connection; the board approved ordering and reimbursing necessary Nimbra equipment and licenses to reduce packet errors and restore stable over‑the‑air delivery.
Ken told the board that on March 25 staff investigated severe pixelation on Reno channels and "discovered the problem was with Reno PBS head end equipment receiving over the air signal equipment and fiber connection." He said Humboldt County controls some head‑end equipment and that finger‑pointing between providers delayed resolution. Ken explained the district ordered a Nimbra buffering device to re‑align packets and reduce pixelation and that partner licenses had already been purchased to support deployment.
Ken said the PBS Reno location lacked the device and that the unit for that site cost about $13,000 before travel and labor; he asked the board to accept necessary purchases and to pursue equitable reimbursement from partner counties for license costs already advanced by others. The board discussed outages, planned installation and budget impacts and accepted Ken’s recommendation to proceed with equipment installation and related rate schedule updates.
