# Federal Register #2026-22833

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

**Buyer:** Federal Communications Commission
**Posted:** November 09, 2026
**Respond By:** December 09, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-22833

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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