Federal Register #2026-12745

FCC Proposes Substitution of TV Channel 11 for Channel 4 for KAVD(TV) in Alamogordo, NM

This is a regulatory proposal by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding television channel allocation in Alamogordo, NM. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Vision Broadcasting Network, Inc. (permittee of KAVD(TV)) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory action to substitute TV channel 11 for channel 4 for KAVD(TV) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The proposal aims to move KAVD(TV) from a low-VHF channel (4) to a high-VHF channel (11) to improve digital signal reception for viewers - The FCC's engineering analysis confirms the proposal meets all technical and community coverage requirements - This action is in response to a petition from Vision Broadcasting Network, Inc. - No procurement, contract, or purchase is involved in this action

Description

This proposed rule by the Federal Communications Commission seeks to amend the Table of TV Allotments by substituting channel 11 for channel 4 at Alamogordo, New Mexico. The change is requested by Vision Broadcasting Network, Inc., the permittee of a new non-commercial educational television station KAVD(TV) on channel 4. The substitution to a high VHF channel aims to improve signal reception for viewers, addressing challenges associated with low-VHF channels in digital television service. The staff engineering analysis confirms compliance with the Commission's community coverage and technical requirements.

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