Closed Captioning

Certification

All programming provided by WQPT PBS (also known as WQPT-TV) complies with the closed captioning requirements published by the Federal Communications Commission as embodied in 47 C.F.R. § 79.1, including regulations concerning closed captioning quality. Programming provided by WQPT-TV complies with these regulations by either: (i) satisfying the caption quality standards set forth in 47 C.F.R. § 79.1 (j) (2); (ii) adopting and following the "Video Programming Best Practices" set forth in 47 C.F.R.. § 79.1 (k) (1); or (iii) being subject to one or more of the captioning exemptions set forth in 47 C.F. R. § 79.1 (d), including programing for which the audio is in a language other than English or Spanish and that is not scripted programming that can be captioned using the "electronic news room" technique; interstitial material, promotional announcements, and public service announcements that are 10 minutes or less in duration; and/or programming that consists primarily of non-vocal music.

Assistance

Use the Online Contact Form (shown above) and select "Closed Captioning" from the drop-down for comments and questions regarding Closed Captioning or contact us via:

• Phone: 309/764-2400 or Fax: 309/764-2400
• Email: captioning.complaint@wqpt.org
• Postal Mail: WQPT, Operations Coordinator, 3300 River Drive, Moline, Illinois, 61265