Kentucky TV Station Gets Green Light to Switch Channels Smoothly
Published Date: 5/5/2025
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Summary
Gray Television’s WYMT-TV in Hazard, Kentucky is switching from channel 20 to channel 12 to keep their broadcasts running smoothly. This change meets all the FCC’s rules and won’t disrupt your TV service. No extra costs or delays—just better, uninterrupted viewing for everyone in Hazard!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
WYMT-TV Channel Switch Keeps Service
WYMT-TV in Hazard, Kentucky is changing its assigned channel from channel 20 to channel 12. The FCC found the change meets its technical and coverage rules, and the substitution will let the station keep operating and provide uninterrupted TV service in Hazard with no extra costs or delays to viewers.
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