About.


Our mission is to enhance local communication access for the citizens of its cablecasting area. We do this by cablecasting television programs created by Schopeg volunteers, independent producers, students and local individuals trained to use our equipment.


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What is Schopeg?
Schopeg Access, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501c corporation, started in 1989 to bring the advantages of public, educational and governmental access programming to the citizens of Schoharie, parts of Schenectady Counties. Our programming, serving the Schoharie county region, is broadcast on the Time Warner cable television system channels 1301 and 1303. Programming can be viewed on You Tube, search for Schopeg. Schopeg has High Def. Cameras, microphones, mixers, monitors and lighting equipment for use by the community for field production.
What does Schopeg do?
Our mission is to enhance local communication access for the citizens of its cablecasting area. We do this by cablecasting television programs created by Schopeg volunteers, independent producers, students and local individuals trained to use our equipment.  We also televise programs created by not-for-profits, governmental and educational agencies.  In addition, we run a community bulletin board bringing timely announcements from local governments, hospitals, churches, and other not-for-profit agencies to the people of the region. Schopeg personnel teach the techniques of program development and television production to our local schools, teachers and community volunteers. They encourage and assist trainees in creating local interest television programming to be televised on our access channels and it’s Internet video on demand site. We have helped develop interactive educational programs and distance learning opportunities. Schopeg Access is the designated access provider for fourteen municipalities in the region served by the Time Warner cable system. Schopeg’s web page is the source of broadcast information and broadcast time for it’s video productions. Please visit www.schopeg.com
How is Schopeg funded?
Schopeg has or continues to receive equipment, grants and funding from: The Appalachian Regional Commission Local businesses Private individuals Spectrum Cable subscribers Schopeg does not receive any tax monies from the counties, towns and villages instead we receive a portion of the franchise fee paid by cable subscribers to the municipalities thru Spectrum Cable.  Schopeg uses this money for training, purchasing and upkeep of equipment and operating expenses.
How can you help Schopeg?
Pass the word to interested volunteers who want to learn how to tape, write, edit or produce videos for the people of the community. Because Schopeg is a 501(C)(3) corporation, you may support its operations with a tax-deductible donation. Become a volunteer and help us develop more local programming. Schopeg needs and wants your input and assistance.
What is Schopeg doing for the community?
Set up six Central School television studio capabilities Updated it’s studio and field production equipment Tapes and broadcasts meetings of Schools, Villages and Town Boards Televising local high school sports Hobby and garden shows Broadcasting bulletin board information for not-for-profit organizations Emergency warning live broadcasts   Become a supporter and help us develop more local programming. Schopeg Access needs and wants your input, and assistance.  [email protected]