TV4OU, the student-produced television station at the Gaylord College of Journalism, is now available to all Cox digital cable subscribers in Oklahoma, on its new home on Channel 124.

“While other institutions across the state of Oklahoma may be broadcasted on-air, the University of Oklahoma will be the only one to have its own dedicated public access channel,” said John Hockett, assistant dean of Gaylord College.

All programming produced by the Gaylord College will transition from its current spot on Cox’s Channel 4 to 124, and is now available to 180,000 homes in Oklahoma, Hockett stated in an e-mail. TV4OU’s programming, except for OU Nightly, was previously available to only 30,000 homes in the Norman area.

OU Nightly, Gaylord College’s Monday-Friday news broadcast, will air on Cox’s Channel 7 at 4:30 p.m.

Cox will also purchase 12 episodes of Gaylord College’s production, “The Set,” for their On DEMAND feature.

“It means a lot for our students,” Hockett said. “Whether you’re a major in advertising, journalism, broadcasting, professional writing, or public relations, it’s pretty impressive to be exposed to such a wide range of viewers.”

For some Gaylord College students, the transfer signals an opportunity to establish a larger presence on and off campus.

“It’s a great proposition,” said Zach Blocker, broadcasting and electronic media senior and camera operator for “The Set.” “It will definitely get more people involved. The increase in publicity will lead to an increase in awareness. Hopefully that will lead to a bigger audience.”

“I think it will be great to have our own channel,” said Sean White, broadcasting and electronic media senior and producer of “The Set.” “I’m excited about a bigger audience.”

One issue still to be decided is the new name for the network. Hockett said that name would be announced Thursday.

Students who do not have access to Cox digital cable service and would like to continue to watch TV4OU will be able to purchase a digital converter box for $10 a semester, which can be paid in monthly installments, at the Norman Cox store in Robinson Crossing Shopping Center, 1278 N. Interstate Drive.

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