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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find current program information?
Where can I find a repeat schedule for your programming?
Find the most up-to-date information on the TV schedules page of this Web site. (Accessible on the navigation above) The page includes program listings for our current analog and digital channels.
You can view the schedule by day or by the week.
The Programs A-Z page (also accessible on the navigation above) lists every program on the schedule with air dates and times, including repeat times.
Our Highlights & Specials page offers an overview of our featured programs for the month with air dates and times - and links to related Web sites when available.

Friends of Eight receive the most detailed information with the Eight Magazine which includes the entire month's listings, repeat schedules, daytime program schedule, and a handy month-a-glance listing.
The magazine also provides exclusive Eight membership news.
You can become a Friend of Eight online.

Where can I purchase a VHS tape or DVD for a PBS program?
You will find most of the PBS materials available on the following Web sites:
Eight/KAET Arizona Collection
SHOP PBS
WGBH
WNET
For additional information, contact our Viewer Services department at 480-965-2877.

The program schedule on the pbs.org site is sometimes different than the Eight/KAET schedule. How can I change the PBS site to reflect the Eight schedule?
It's easy. You just have to change the default station to Eight/KAET on the PBS site.
First go to the PBS Station Finder page and type in your zip code in the space provided, and click Next. Select KAET from the stations listed on the page and click Next again.
On the final page, click "Done." That's it. Now whenever you visit pbs.org, you will see the Eight/KAET schedule. And once you log off your computer and sign back on, you will also see the Eight/KAET logo on the schedule pages.

When can I see British comedies on Eight?
Keeping Up Appearances | Mondays at 7:30 p.m.
Keeping Up Appearances | Saturdays at 8 p.m.
As Time Goes By | Saturdays at 8:30 p.m.
Last of the Summer Wine | Saturdays at 9 p.m.
Waiting for God | Saturdays at 9:30 p.m.
Monty Python's Flying Circus| Saturdays at 10 p.m.

Why do you have membership drives?
What most people don't know is that out of all contributed Arizona tax dollars (state and federal), less than $1.25 per household goes to support Eight/KAET. And so, Eight, like other PBS stations, must turn to our viewers to help fill the gap between what is allocated and the actual cost of producing and broadcasting the high quality programming you expect -- nearly $10 million each year. The membership drives continue to be our most effective and efficient means of fund raising. More than 60% of our operating revenue comes from viewers.

Your programming schedule includes digital channels. How can I access those multicast channels?
Do I have to purchase a new television set?
Actually, no. With your current television set, an outdoor antenna and a DTV set-top box, you will be able to receive Eight HD and Eight Create. Our equipment enables us to "multicast" or broadcast multiple channels at the same time.
To receive our multicast channels your TV set-up should be as follows: The antenna must be connected to the antenna input on the back of the DTV set-top box. The connections between the DTV set-top box and your analog TV should be either: 1. The TV output on the set-top box to the antenna outlet on the TV set OR 2. The A/V on the set-top box to the A/V outlet on the TV set. Please remember, your TV must be set on Channel 3 or Channel 4.
You will find more detailed instructions, complete with diagrams, on our Eight-DT Web site.

Where can I find a transcript of a HORIZON program?
Transcripts are posted on the HORIZON Web site. You can search by date or topic from the Transcripts page.

How do I submit a story idea?
Eight/KAET appreciates the wonderful story ideas that come from our viewers. Producing more local programming remains a top priority, especially expanding our Arizona Collection, a series of programs that celebrates the people, places, history and culture in Arizona.
If you have a great story idea or program proposal that you want to share, you may contact our Program Development Department via email or at (480) 965-3506.
(Please do not send unsolicited proposals or tapes.)
Each year, we develop far more story ideas than we have funding to produce.
If you would like to find out how you can be a part of creating more local programming, become a Friend of Eight or make an additional gift to support future Arizona Collection productions.

How can I get Eight to consider airing a television program or series I produced?
If you have a completed television program or series that you would like Eight to consider airing, please contact our Programming Department via email or at (480) 965-3506.

If you have a question you would like added to this page, please email our Viewer Services office. Thank you.