Capitol Hill Broadcasting Network Help

General Questions

Capitol Hill Broadcasting Network (CHBN) is a powerful, interactive, internet broadcasting platform created specifically for those with vested interests in politics and government affairs. CHBN empowers its members with user-friendly, internet video technology tools to communicate with targeted audiences and the general public.

How much does it cost to use Capitol Hill Broadcasting Network?

The site is completely free.

Are there any restrictions about what I can post on the site?

Yes. You can’t post pornography. You can’t post video that is copy written or not in the public domain. You probably shouldn’t post video that is really unflattering of people you like because they might get truly angry, but that’s your business. See the Terms and Conditions for full rights and limitations.

Do I have to have a certain browser or system to use Capitol Hill Broadcasting Network?

Capitol Hill Broadcasting Network works in any browser and on any system (Windows PC, Mac, whatever).The only requirement is that you have the Adobe Flash Player 7 or higher on your system.

Can I post Capitol Hill Broadcasting Network video to my blog?

Absolutely. The Clip information page shows the HTML code you can copy and paste into your blog. Be sure to copy the html EXACTLY as is, without adding extra breaks or spaces. And let us know what else you want in terms of making it easier for you to link your video so we can make it better.

What can I do on the site?

Today, you can look at and comment on video on the public site. Become a member and upload your own video and share it with whoever you want. Link your video to your blog. Sort your videos by topics and check out clips on the same topic. Comment on clips, rate them.  We just keep getting better!

Do you support Dial-up connections via analog modems?

We do not recommend dial-up connections for viewing video on Capitol Hill Broadcasting Network. We recommend a broadband connection such as DSL or cable modem with at least 1.5Mbps downstream and 384Kbps upstream.

How much disk space do I have available and how is it calculated?

We give you a whopping 5GB of storage for you clips and photos. It is calculated by the size of the files you upload.

Upload and Video Support

How do I upload clips to Capitol Hill Broadcasting Network?

You must be a registered member to upload content. We give you 4 ways to upload content to Capitol Hill Broadcasting Network:

• Web Upload – This is the most common way to upload content into Capitol Hill Broadcasting Network.  Once you are logged in click on Upload Clips from the top navigation bar. Web Upload will be the default selection for uploading. You can select up to 5 files to upload at one time. Just click the Browse button to find the file on your local computer. When you are finished selecting files just click the Upload button.
• Mobile Phone Upload – This feature allows you to send video and pictures to your Capitol Hill Broadcasting Network account from your mobile phone. Click on Upload Clips from the top navigation bar, then click on Mobile Phone Upload. Follow the directions for creating an unique email address that you will send to from your phone. You can also set Optional Attributes such as Title, Description and Who Can See. You can also use standard email applications like Outlook using this method as well.

Is there a size limit on the files I upload?

Yes, we currently have a file limit of 100MB, but we do not have a limit on length. Its true, longer clips are generally larger in size, but 100MB is pretty big.

What file type does Capitol Hill Broadcasting Network support?

We support a wide range of video types from digital camera, camcorders, and mobile phones. We support WMV, MOV, AVI , MPG, 3GP, 3GPP2 and JPG for still images.

What’s the best video format to use to get the best quality?

We would recommend MPEG-4 (Quicktime, Divx, Xvid) and the frame size 320x240 and MP3 audio.

Can I share videos with others?

Yes you can share by emailing or placing your videos in blogs or websites. To email when you are watching a clip click on the “Email this clip” link below the name of the user who uploaded the clip. Also when viewing a list of clips, check the box in the lower left corner of the clips you want to email and then select

How about if I don’t want to email clips, is there another way?

Yes, there is a new feature called My URL which let’s you email or blog a link of all your Public videos and Favorites. Your feinds can come back and check the URL anytime to see if you have uploaded anything new.

Can I download videos from Capitol Hill Broadcasting Network?

We currently do not offer the capability of downloading clips from the site.

My Account

What do I do if I forget my password?

You click on the “Forgot your Password?” button on the Login page and an email gets sent to the email address in your profile.

What about if I want to change my password?

You go to the My Profile page and change it!

How do I change my profile or screen name?

You go to the My Profile page and make whatever changes you like! We tried to keep it all pretty easy for you.