WTVP's Klystron Society recognizes individuals who invest $1,000 or more annually to sustain trusted public media in central Illinois.
At a time when public media faces growing funding challenges, private support plays a more important role than ever. Last fiscal year, Klystron membership grew by 75%!
Klystron members help central Illinois...
- Learn through trusted PBS and local programming
- Connect through educational resources and community engagement
- Grow through public media that informs and inspires future generations
Strong communities deserve strong public media.
Klystron Benefits
All Klystron members enjoy the full range of WTVP basic member benefits, including a monthly mailed Program Guide, access to PBS Passport and more! Additional benefits are based upon giving level.
What Is a Klystron?
A Klystron is a specialized amplifier that empowers a television station's signal to reach farther, making it possible to broadcast programs and services to a large region. The word klystron has its origins in the ancient Greek verb "klyzo," meaning to make waves or ripples.
In that spirit, Klystron Society members help make waves across central Illinois through trusted public media.