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      <![CDATA[Get your message to the masses by scoring a slot on your local public access station, which is a channel that is made available to the general public. ]]>
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          <![CDATA[Find a station in your area by typing "Global Village CAT" into a search engine. It will take you to a site that links to about 700 public or community access television sites worldwide. ]]>
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          <![CDATA[Residency rules vary among stations, so ask about using a station outside your hometown. ]]>
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          <![CDATA[Stations that lend out their equipment usually require that you train on it before you can borrow it. Some offer classes for a small fee. ]]>
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          <![CDATA[Make your program. Most stations want shows that are about 28 minutes long, leaving two minutes for opening and closing credits. ]]>
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          <![CDATA[<p>Make your program. Most stations want shows that are about 28 minutes long, leaving two minutes for opening and closing credits.</p>]]>
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          <![CDATA[Submit your show. It will be aired whenever the station has an available time slot, though most stations will try to accommodate you if you have a specific time in mind. It may also air several times over the course of a month.]]>
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          <![CDATA[<p>Submit your show. It will be aired whenever the station has an available time slot, though most stations will try to accommodate you if you have a specific time in mind. It may also air several times over the course of a month.</p>]]>
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