FieldStation42 — Broadcast & Cable TV Simulator
Open Source Project
Turn your computer into a vintage TV cable system
FieldStation42 simulates the feel of flipping through old-school cable. Scheduled programming, commercials, bumps, and all. Built for Raspberry Pi and Linux.
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CH 07 — RETRO TV
The Twilight Zone
10:30 PM — Now Playing
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Scheduled Programming
Build real TV schedules with daily lineups, prime time blocks, marathons, and seasonal programming — just like the real thing.
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Multiple Channel Types
Network TV, movie channels, guide channels, radio stations, IPTV streams, web channels, and looping bulletin boards.
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Runs on Any Linux PC
Runs on any Linux machine, including Raspberry Pi. Connect a CRT through composite out for the full authentic experience.
Up and running in five steps
From zero to a working TV station on your Raspberry Pi or Linux machine.
Install
Add Content
Configure Stations
Generate Schedules
Watch TV
Read the Getting Started Guide
Latest News
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May 16, 2026
FieldStation42 For Dummies
A community member has written a beginner-friendly guide for new Linux and Raspberry Pi users.
March 20, 2026
Welcome to FieldStation42.com
FieldStation42 now has a proper home on the web. Here's what's new and what's coming.
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