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Digital Channels

These channels from Pioneer Public Television can be seen over-the-air for free. All you need is an antenna,and a television with a built-in digital tuner or a set-top converter box.  Digital tuners have been standard new televisions for several years, and converter  boxes are available through most electronics stores. For the digital channels listed below, Appleton viewing area channels start with 10, Worthington area channels start with 20, and Fergus Falls area numbers start with 49. If you have questions contact us at 1-800-726-3178 or yourtv@pioneer.org.
10-1/20-1 Pioneer High Definition (HD) channel features a mix of new and library HD and widescreen programs 24/7/365. New HD and widescreen programs will simulcast with their analog national PBS premiere broadcast and will repeat on the PBS HD channel during the week following their premieres. The Pioneer HD channel premiered the highest quality in television programming. Pioneer HD is a repeat of our analog program schedule, featuring a mix of national and local public television programming.
10-2/20-2 Pioneer Create™ features high-profile series and specials ranging from Rick Steves' Europe, Martin Yan Quick & Easy andAmerica's Test Kitchen to This Old House, Barbecue University, Scrapbook Memories and much more. 

Each month, Pioneer Create™ airs an average 22 to 30 different series. The schedule is comprised of six-hour blocks, which in turn are typically composed of two hours for cooking, one hour for travel, 30 minutes for home improvement, 30 minutes for gardening, 30 minutes for painting and 90 minutes for crafts (quilting, sewing, scrap booking, glass working or home décor). Prairie Yard & Garden has been integrated into the Pioneer Create lineup.

This channel also includes an extensive web site, www.createtv.com, to add value and information as a companion to the channel.
10-3/20-3 Pioneer Minn. (Minn. Channel) is an effort and partnership with all PBS stations in Minn. to offer a 24/7/365 channel. The Minn. Channel features a variety of programming from or about Minn. and its neighbors. The Minn. Channel will also includes gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Minn. State Legislature during its session. The Minn. Channel delivers the best in local and regional public television, every day, all day.
10-4/20-4 Pioneer World is dedicated to delivering outstanding nonfiction, science, nature, news, public affairs and documentary programming, the 24/7 TV channel features expanded content aggregated around engaging themes which are focused on timeless but life-relevant topics.  Learn more about Pioneer World here