Educational Broadcast Services

Educational Broadcast Services (EBS) is the wide area networking, interactive conferencing, video production, and audio production center for Texas A&M University.

The EBS staff manages the Texas A&M University System TTVN wide area data network that provides Internet, Internet2, National Lambda Rail, and Texas Intranet services for all of the campuses and agencies of the A&M System. TTVN is also the provider of interactive communications services for the A&M System, including:

• Interactive videoconferences with any site worldwide
• Centra interactive webconferences with Voice-over-IP audio
• Live and archive Windows Media streaming audio and video webcasts

EBS is also the home of Texas A&M University’s Public Television and Public Radio stations: KAMU-TV and KAMU-FM/HD. We provide high-quality video and audio production services to support the academic and outreach missions of the university. EBS audio and video capabilities include:

• Production of video courses and audio/video materials for courses and outreach activities
• Event audio and video recording and distribution
• Audio and video podcast production
• Satellite program reception and distribution

EBS is also a key participant in the Texas A&M Code Maroon emergency notification system, providing television and radio emergency communication to the campus and surrounding region.

The co-location of TTVN, KAMU-TV, and KAMU-FM/HD offers a unique synergy of technology and expertise for wide area networking, interactive communications, public broadcasting, and audio/video production that broadens the range of services available to the University community.

Educational Broadcast Services, including TTVN, KAMU-TV, and KAMU-FM/HD, is located in the Moore Communications Center on campus at Texas A&M University. For general information about our services, please call 979.845.5611.