FCC Rejiggers Radio Waves in Sleepy Matador, Texas—Interference Begone!
Published Date: 3/26/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FCC wants to change some radio channels in Matador, Texas to fix interference problems with nearby stations. They’re swapping out two vacant channels for new ones that fit the rules better, with specific locations set for each. If you care about local radio, you’ve got until early May 2025 to share your thoughts—no big costs, just better airwaves!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Substitute Channel 276C2 for short‑spaced 244C2
The FCC proposes substituting Channel 276C2 for the vacant Channel 244C2 at Matador, Texas because Channel 244C2 is short‑spaced to licensed FM station KYLB (Channel 244A) in Turkey, Texas. Channel 276C2 can be allotted only with a site restriction 27 kilometers (16.8 miles) west of Matador at reference coordinates 33-56-19 N, 101-06-08 W.
Substitute Channel 252C3 for vacant 276C3
The FCC proposes substituting Channel 252C3 for the vacant Channel 276C3 at Matador, Texas. Channel 252C3 can be allotted consistent with spacing rules only with a site restriction 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) southeast of Matador at reference coordinates 33-57-50 N, 100-42-07 W.
No paperwork burdens for small businesses
The Commission states the proposal does not contain information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act and therefore does not contain any proposed information-collection burden 'for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees' under the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act. The document also states that the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 does not apply to this proceeding.
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