FCC Quietly Deletes Lonely Tennessee FM Channel
Published Date: 6/16/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FCC wants to remove a vacant FM radio channel (288A) in Selmer, Tennessee, because it’s too close to another station and breaks the rules. This change affects radio broadcasters and listeners in Selmer, and the FCC is asking for public comments by July 24, 2026. No money changes are expected, but the channel will officially be deleted if the plan moves forward.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Vacant FM Channel Deleted for Selmer
If you are a radio broadcaster in Selmer, Tennessee, the FCC proposes removing vacant FM Channel 288A because it is short-spaced to Station WVNA-FM by nine kilometers. The FCC says there are no alternate channels that would meet spacing rules, the channel would be deleted if the plan moves forward, and comments are due July 24, 2026.
Local Listeners May Lose Future Station Option
If you listen to radio in Selmer, Tennessee, the FCC proposes deleting vacant FM Channel 288A, which could remove a possible future station for the community; the channel is short‑spaced to WVNA‑FM by nine kilometers and would be deleted if the plan proceeds. The FCC requests public comments by July 24, 2026 and replies by August 10, 2026, and it says no money changes are expected.
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