New FM Dial Spot for Remote Wyoming Tribal Airwaves
Published Date: 3/7/2025
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Summary
The FCC is adding a new FM radio channel (260C0) for Ethete, Wyoming, as a special Tribal Allotment. This change means local communities can get better radio service starting April 14, 2025, with no extra costs for listeners. The new station will be located about 26 miles north of Ethete to keep signals clear and strong.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Tribal FM allotment for Ethete
You in Ethete, Wyoming (and nearby communities) will have a new FM radio channel allotted to the community when the rule takes effect on April 14, 2025. The FCC added FM Channel 260C0 as a Tribal Allotment for Ethete, which the Commission says will provide better local radio service and will not cost listeners extra.
Transmitter site restriction and coordinates
The new station must be sited 42 km (26 miles) north of Ethete at reference coordinates 43-22-25 N and 108-36-28 W to meet the Commission's distance separation rules. The FCC says this site restriction is to keep signals clear and strong, and is part of the allotment adopted February 25, 2025.
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