Friends Of OETA, Inc.

06/11/2026

Keeping a statewide network of broadcast towers and transmitter sites up and running isn't just about television—it's about public safety.

OETA’s physical infrastructure serves as a vital emergency lifeline for families across all 77 counties, remaining operational even when cellular networks fail during severe storms. But maintaining a multi-million dollar public safety grid requires independent, steady support.

STAND WITH US: This infrastructure belongs to all Oklahomans. Help us remind our state leaders how critical this network is to rural public safety. Hit SHARE to spread the word, or visit the link in our bio to find out how you can advocate for OETA today!

06/09/2026

From Lawton Ok to Miami OK, every single Oklahoman deserves access to high-quality educational resources and life-saving public alerts.

Friends of OETA is proud to support a statewide transmission system that serves all 77 counties completely free of charge. No subscriptions, no barriers—just true public service. But keeping this massive, independent network running takes a community.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT: Help us celebrate our statewide reach today! Hit SHARE to show your neighbors how far OETA's signal goes!

06/04/2026

Thursday, June 4, is Protect My Public Media Day, a national opportunity to recognize the important role local public media stations play in communities across the country.

For over 70 years, OETA has served Oklahoma families with:
• Trusted educational programming for young learners
• Local journalism you can rely on
• Lifelong learning opportunities & stories that reflect our state
• Critical emergency communications support

As public media organizations nationwide highlight their impact, Friends of OETA is proud to celebrate the value OETA brings to Oklahoma communities every day – and the viewers, educators, parents, and supporters who make this service possible. Thank you for being part of our story!

06/02/2026

When severe weather moves across Oklahoma, we all know the routine: the sky turns gray, the sirens sound, and we reach for our phones. But as a storm intensifies, cell networks quickly overload and local internet routers can blink out.

That is where the heavy steel of Oklahoma’s independent broadcast infrastructure comes in.

This is a real look at one of the network's reinforced transmitter towers standing tall against a low-hanging Oklahoma storm. It isn't reliant on a consumer web grid or corporate cell infrastructure. Operating completely off-grid, this high-power over-the-air signal functions independently, broadcasting critical, life-saving emergency alerts and weather updates to all 77 counties—completely free of charge.

In a state where weather is a matter of life and death, this physical network is an unbreakable safety anchor for our rural and metro communities alike. Protecting Oklahoma's public media network means protecting local control and statewide grid security when it matters most.

05/26/2026

Did your family watch the National Memorial Day Concert over-the-air this weekend?

Programs that honor our nation's veterans and celebrate our shared history shouldn't require an expensive corporate streaming subscription or an out-of-state tech log-in.

With a simple, traditional TV antenna, Oklahoma families can watch world-class, patriotic broadcasts in crystal-clear quality—completely free and under local control. Friends of OETA Incorporated is proud to support an efficient, audited system that maximizes a successful longstanding public-private partnership to keep our communities connected to the values that matter most.

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

FINAL PUSH.

The vote to protect OETA is expected today. Lawmakers need to hear from Oklahomans NOW.

Supporting efforts to override the veto is a vote to protect:
• Emergency communications
• Educational programming
• Local journalism
• Public safety infrastructure
• A trusted Oklahoma institution

Please call or email your legislators today and respectfully ask them to support OETA.

Every message matters.

Find your legislators at https://www.oklegislature.gov/findmylegislature.aspx.

05/13/2026

OETA belongs to Oklahoma.

Powered by Oklahoma viewers.
Supported by Oklahoma donors.
Serving Oklahoma communities.

For decades, OETA has connected our state through education, public safety, local storytelling, and trusted information.

Now voices across Oklahoma are coming together to help Save OETA and support legislation that keeps OETA operating and on mission.

Find your legislators at https://www.oklegislature.gov/findmylegislature.aspx

05/13/2026

OETA serves every Oklahoman.

Rural communities.
Urban communities.
Teachers.
Students.
Parents.
Grandparents.
Emergency responders.
Families across all 77 counties.

For generations, OETA has been part of everyday life in Oklahoma.

Now communities across our state are coming together to help Save OETA and protect its mission for future generations.

Find your legislators at https://www.oklegislature.gov/findmylegislature.aspx

05/13/2026

The facts matter.

• 650,000+ weekly viewers
• 6 million+ monthly streams
• 230+ emergency alerts transmitted annually
• Educational resources reaching all 77 counties
• Millions in private support helping sustain OETA’s mission

OETA is one of Oklahoma’s strongest public-private partnerships — and one of its most important public resources.

Find your legislators at https://www.oklegislature.gov/findmylegislature.aspx.