FCC Shifts Radio Channel in Koloa, Hawaii for Clearer Airwaves
Published Date: 4/9/2025
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Summary
The FCC is switching a radio channel in Koloa, Hawaii, from Channel 264A to Channel 272A to better fit the area’s rules. This change affects radio broadcasters in Koloa and helps make sure stations don’t interfere with each other. The new channel location is set just a bit northwest of town, with no extra costs or delays expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
FM Channel Change in Koloa, HI
If you are a radio broadcaster in Koloa, Hawaii, the FCC is substituting Channel 272A for the vacant Channel 264A. The new allotment has a site restriction 8.3 kilometers (5.2 miles) northwest of the community at reference coordinates 21-58-24 N and 159-29-45 W and meets the Commission's minimum distance separation rules. The FCC notes no additional costs or delays are expected from this change.
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