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.
CH 07 — RETRO TV
10:30 PM — Now Playing
Scheduled Programming
Build real TV schedules with daily lineups, prime time blocks, marathons, and seasonal programming — just like the real thing.
Multiple Channel Types
Network TV, movie channels, guide channels, radio stations, IPTV streams, web channels, and looping bulletin boards.
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.
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All announcements →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.