In May 1995, the citizens of Harlan voted to establish a Telecommunications utility.  Harlan's hybrid fiber-coax network is a broadband 750 MHz system designed for high-quality television, high-speed data transmission, advanced energy services, improved telephone service, and long-term compatibility with emerging digital television technology.

Fiber-Optic trunk lines carry the signals to distribution nodes, each serving up to 1,200 subscribers.  Service to homes and businesses use coaxial cable. We pay special attention to shielding and leakage prevention to ensure a quality signal.

Outside the HMU offices, five dishes capture transmissions from seven satellites in geo-synchronous orbit.  A 440-ft. tower receives over the air broadcast signals from commercial television stations in Omaha and Des Moines.

Inside the building, a roomful of state-of-the-art equipment acquires satellite and broadcast signals for processing and redistribution. The HMU system is so advanced, subscribers can order Pay per View movies and events through their remote control. Purchases are tracked and billed automatically.

An on-screen programming guide helps select what to watch. In addition to regular programming, HMU maintains three channels of local programming and information.
 

HMU Cable Subscribers enjoy:

• Live and replayed HMU Board Meetings on HGTV-Ch 26

• Taped delayed Harlan City Council, Shelby County Supervisors, Myrtue Memorial Hospital Board meetings, and Harlan Community School Board Meetings on HGTV-Ch 26

• School and civic events and activities on HCTV-Ch 25

• Local church services on HCTV-Ch 25

• Business Advertisements, obituary notices, school calendars, community notices and more on Ch 12

Basic, Expanded Basic, High Definition and Digital networks, premium, and Pay per View Channels. HD and digital channels are free with HMU Expanded Basic Cable. You must have an HD capable TV with a digital tuner to view the channels in high definition.

Premium Channels

Pay Per View Channels 73, 74, 75, 76

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