The Gila River Broadcasting Corporation is a low-power television station in operation to broadcast relevant Native American focused content specifically for the Gila River Indian Community. GRBC offers video production services to assist with public outreach to engage our viewers with quality programs and relevant information pertaining to the Akimel O’odham and PeePosh people.
520.796.8848
info@grbc.tv
7065 W Allison Road
Chandler, AZ
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is GRBC and what do they do?
How do I know if I can get GRBC TV?
If you are within the boundaries of the Gila River Indian Community, you should be able to receive the signal with an HD antenna; an outdoor antenna may work best.
How much do I have to pay to get GRBC TV?
GRBC TV is a free service, there is no cost to receive the signal, as long as you have power, a television and an HD antenna, you can tune to channel 29.1 to view GRBC TV.
How do I know if I have GRBC TV?
You must be within the Gila River Indian Community and have one of the three channels tuned into your television; you will then see the GRBC logo on the bottom right-hand corner of your screen when it is receiving the GRBC TV signal. You may need to manually enter the channel to view GRBC.
Districts 1-7 can watch GRBC on channel 29.1.
I live on the Gila River reservation, why can’t I see GRBC TV?
You must be within the Gila River Indian Community and have channel 29.1 tuned into your television; you will then see the GRBC logo on the bottom right-hand corner of your screen when it is receiving the GRBC TV signal.
You may need to manually enter the channel 29.1 to view GRBC.
Districts 1-7 can watch GRBC on channel 29.1.
I have an HD antenna, why can’t I see GRBC TV?
Your current antenna may be too small or you may need to move your antenna closer to a door or window, or an antenna may need to be setup outdoors. Other electronics such as a microwave, refrigerator, and cordless phones may be interfering with the signal, try moving your antenna above these appliances.
How do I face my antenna towards the transmitter sites?
Depending on where you are in your district:
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 should face the antenna towards Sacaton Peak.
District 6 & 7 should face the antenna towards District 7, by the newest housing development.
How do I know which channel I should be looking for?
Depending on where you are in your district:
If you live within the boundaries of the Gila River Indian Community, Districts 1-7 you can view the channel on 29.1.
You may need to manually enter the channel 29.1 until you see the GRBC logo on the bottom right hand corner of your screen.
I have cable… can I still get GRBC TV?
Yes, you may need to add an outdoor antenna to your cable OTA(over the air) multi-switch, once an antenna has been connected to the antenna input, change your television input from Cable to Antenna, do a rescan on your TV to pick up the GRBC TV signal.
How do I change my input from Cable to Antenna?
This may depend on your television model type, however with most TV sets you can press INPUT > choose TV or Antenna, then perform a rescan on your television to pick up the GRBC TV signal.
How do I perform a rescan on my television?
This may depend on your television model type, however with most TV sets you can go to MENU or SETTINGS > CHANNEL > AUTO TUNING, then your TV should automatically scan for channels. If you are still unable to receive the signal you may need to manually enter channel 29.1 until you see the GRBC logo on the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.
How Do I Scan For A Channel?
- You will need to scan for the new channel
- While some TV’s do this automatically, you may need to select “scan” manually
- Performing a Channel Scan
- Run the “scan” function on the TV set, usually on the remote control, labeled “set-up” or “menu” or some similar term. (Consult the owner’s manual for more detailed instructions on how to run a channel scan)
- Once the scan is complete, you should receive the channel through your antenna
- DBS (Dish-Net or Direct TV) will require a separate antenna
Download Tips for GRBC TV [
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How Can I Improve Channel Reception?
- Digital TV reception can often be improved just by changing the location of your current antenna
- Moving it away from other objects
- Placing it higher or lower can often improve reception
- (Be sure to move the antenna slowly as digital TV tuners need a little time to properly detect the signal)
- You will need to rescan for available signals if you are missing channels
- Placing it higher or lower can often improve reception
- Consider changing coax cable to RG-6
- Antennas typically need to be oriented or “aimed”
- It may be helpful to access the “signal strength meter” on your digital television to determine whether your adjustments are improving the signals’ strength.
- The signal strength meter is usually accessed through the menu feature on your remote control. (Refer to the owner’s manual of your device for detailed instructions on how to access its signal strength meter)
- Remember to do another channel scan after you have adjusted your antenna.
- If you are unable to get satisfactory reception with your current indoor antenna
- Obtain a combination indoor antenna that includes features for reception of both VHF and UHF signals and/or an amplifier to boost the received signal
- Generally, an outdoor antenna will get better reception than an indoor antenna
- If you decide to replace or upgrade your outdoor antenna
- (Contact GRBC for recommended antennas for you area)
Download Tips for GRBC TV [-289KB].
Where Is The Channel Broadcasted From?
KGRQ – Actual Channel 29 (UHF)
Virtual Channel 29.1
Sacaton
Virtual Channel 29.1
Sacaton