Oregon TV Jumps from Channel 4 to 24 for Clearer Views
Published Date: 7/18/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
Dove Media, Inc. wants to switch its new Jacksonville, Oregon TV station from channel 4 to channel 24 to fix reception problems. The FCC agrees this change meets all the rules and will help viewers get a clearer signal. This update lets Dove Media build their station on a better channel without delays or extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Local TV channel change to improve reception
The FCC proposes substituting channel 24 for channel 4 at Jacksonville, Oregon for Dove Media, Inc.'s new noncommercial educational TV station (Facility ID No. 791569). The staff found the change meets the Commission's community coverage and technical rules and will let the station build on a UHF channel to avoid known viewer reception problems on the currently authorized VHF channel.
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