2025-18342Proposed Rule

Kansas PBS Gets Channel Swap for Crystal Clear Viewing

Published Date: 9/22/2025

Proposed Rule

Summary

Kansas Public Television wants to switch KPTS from channel 8 to channel 33 in Hutchinson, Kansas, to give viewers a stronger, clearer TV signal. This change will help more people watch PBS shows with better picture quality. The FCC agrees this switch is a smart move and will improve TV service without extra costs or delays.

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Clearer TV picture for Hutchinson viewers

You in Hutchinson, Kansas may get a stronger, clearer TV signal because KPTS proposes to move from channel 8 (VHF) to channel 33 (UHF). FCC staff found the change meets technical and community coverage rules and the proposal is intended to improve reception without extra costs or delays.

Expanded coverage reaches more viewers

The proposed channel substitution is predicted to expand KPTS's coverage area and result in service to more viewers, so more people in and around Hutchinson, Kansas could watch PBS with better picture quality. The FCC's engineering analysis found the proposal complies with the Commission's principal community coverage and technical requirements.

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9/22/2025

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