FCC Flips Kansas PBS from Channel 8 to 33 for Clarity
Published Date: 2/17/2026
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The FCC is switching Hutchinson, Kansas’s PBS station KPTS from channel 8 to channel 33 to boost TV signal quality and help viewers get a clearer picture. This change, effective March 19, 2026, won’t cost viewers extra or cause anyone to lose access. It’s a smart move to make watching local educational TV easier and better for everyone in the area.
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KPTS Moves from VHF to UHF
KPTS, the PBS station in Hutchinson, Kansas, is changing from channel 8 (VHF) to channel 33 (UHF) to improve over-the-air signal reception and give viewers a clearer picture. The change is effective March 19, 2026, and the FCC says it will not cost viewers extra or cause anyone to lose access.
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