Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving a television signal of one frequency and for transmitting the television signal at another frequency. The apparatus includes a first variable tuner capable of selecting television signals in a first frequency range and a second variable tuner, connected to the first variable tuner, which is capable of transmitting the selected television signal at any one of a plurality of television frequencies in a second frequency range. A reference output component is also used to provide a fixed output frequency or channel, in lieu of the second variable tuner while the first variable tuner is being operated to select a television signal.