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OK54 is a German regional television channel operating in the public access and non-commercial citizen broadcasting format. The primary language of broadcasting is German. The channel is based in Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, and was founded in 1989 under the name Offener Kanal Trier . The channel is operated by the non-profit association Offener Kanal Trier e. V. and is licensed under Rhineland-Palatinate media law as an OK-TV station . The name OK54 was adopted in 2007, with the number 54 derived from the channel's original position on cable television lineups . The channel celebrated its 30th anniversary on October 13, 2019, marking three decades of citizen broadcasting in the Trier region .

On air, OK54 features programming produced by citizens who live in the Trier region, including individuals, clubs, schools, universities, and other community organizations. The channel broadcasts a 24-hour program consisting primarily of self-produced content . The flagship concept of the channel is open access, meaning that any resident of the broadcast area can produce a television program and have it aired on OK54, subject to technical and content guidelines. The programming includes local news reports, cultural event coverage, talk shows, documentaries, youth programs, music shows, and coverage of local sports events. The channel also produces educational series such as Der große Azubi-Check, which profiles apprenticeship opportunities in the region in cooperation with the Federal Employment Agency, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, and the Chamber of Crafts . The program schedule is occasionally supplemented by TRIER INFOTEXT, an on-screen newspaper featuring news, event tips, weather forecasts, and program information .

Beyond its regular schedule, OK54 includes local programming windows from two other citizen broadcasters in Bitburg and Wittlich, which are aired as part of the channel's overall program . The channel also engages in media literacy education, offering training courses for individuals and group workshops for schools, youth centers, and other organizations . The channel is a founding partner of the Medienkompetenznetzwerk Trier, a media competence network in the region . According to the State Media Authority of Rhineland-Palatinate, OK54 is recognized as one of the most successful citizen broadcasting stations in the state, with professional structures and consistently high ratings in quality assessments .

OK54 is available throughout the Trier region via cable networks, including Vodafone Kabel Deutschland, on program position 183 or 50 depending on the device . The channel broadcasts in high definition with 1080i50 resolution. The coverage area includes the city of Trier and surrounding districts, including Bitburg, Wittlich, the Eifel region, the Mosel valley up to the German-Luxembourg border, the lower Saar region, and the Ruwer valley . The channel is also available via IPTV through Magenta TV from Deutsche Telekom on program position 513 nationwide . For satellite viewers, OK54 is accessible via the Lokal-TV-Portal HD on Astra 19.2 degrees east using HbbTV technology, which requires an internet-connected television or receiver . Viewers can watch online the live broadcast of OK54 through the official OK54 website, which offers a free livestream accessible worldwide . Online television of OK54 is also available via the Zattoo streaming platform, where the channel is included in the free basic version. The channel's media library contains nearly 3,000 broadcast segments, receiving over one million views per year .

OK54 strives to provide a platform for citizen journalism and community expression, offering residents of the Trier region the opportunity to create and broadcast their own television content. The mission of the channel is to promote media literacy, support creative expression, and foster civic engagement by providing the tools, training, and platform for citizens to produce their own television programs. The channel operates on a non-profit basis and is committed to editorial independence, reflecting the full spectrum of opinions, cultures, and communities found in the Eifel, Mosel, Saar, and Ruwer regions. Thanks to modern digital platforms, OK54 provides the opportunity to watch online the live broadcast on any device - from smartphones to Smart TVs - ensuring that the diverse voices of Trier and the surrounding region can be heard across Germany and around the world .

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