Federal Register #2026-22833

FCC Proposal to Restore Odessa, Texas, Television Station KOSA-TV to VHF Channel 7

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposes restoring Odessa, Texas, television station KOSA-TV to VHF channel 7. - Government agency: Federal Communications Commission. - Proposal: Amend the Table of TV Allotments for Odessa, Texas, replacing UHF channel 31 with VHF channel 7. - Petitioner and licensee: Gray Television Licensee, LLC, licensee of KOSA-TV. - Technical basis: KOSA-TV would use its currently licensed technical parameters; the FCC states the proposal meets applicable coverage and technical requirements and would support continued service. - Procurement status: This is a proposed regulatory rulemaking, not a procurement or award. No products, services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, or contract value are identified.

Description

The Federal Communications Commission proposes to amend the Table of TV Allotments for Odessa, Texas, in response to a petition from Gray Television Licensee, LLC, licensee of KOSA-TV. The proposal would substitute VHF channel 7 for UHF channel 31 using KOSA-TV’s currently licensed technical parameters. Gray says it cannot complete construction of the channel 31 facility within the permit period and seeks to continue operating on channel 7 to provide uninterrupted service. Comments are due December 9, 2026, and reply comments are due December 24, 2026.

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