Cable TV—DTV and the Capitol Connection

The Capitol Connection provides all digital business television programming and local broadcasters offer more programming in the digital format.

Digital TV Basics

To view the digital Capitol Connection (QAM) and the local broadcast channels (ATSC - 4, 5, 7, 9 and 26) you need both a QAM and an ATSC tuner.  If your TV does not receive QAM and NTSC signals, contact capcon@gmu.edu or 703-993-3100 to get help.

Digital TVs

The Capitol Connection distributes its programming using a QAM signal.  QAM is a technical term for a digital cable TV standard.  Local broadcast channels (4, 5, 7, 9 and 26) use the ATSC standard.   Any TV connected to the Capitol Connection will need a QAM/ATSC tuner. 

Computers and Digital TV Programming

Windows XP and Vista compatible tuners for USB2 ports are available in USB stick form.  As with the TV, the USB tuner must be able to receive QAM and ATSC signals.  USB stick tuners store all channels in memory and switch fairly quickly between channels.

If you have any questions, please call 703-993-3100 or send email to capcon@gmu.edu

* The Capitol Connection/GMUIF does not endorse any products or companies. By providing this information, we assume no financial or other responsibility for any relationship established by and between any company or organization listed on tour website.

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Sales & Technical Support staff are available Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm ET

Call (703) 993-3100 or email us.