St. George TV Station Sticks With Its Existing Channel
Published Date: 11/12/2026
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Summary
KMYU TV station in St. George, Utah, will stick with VHF channel 9 instead of switching to UHF channel 21 as originally planned. This change keeps their broadcast strong and interference-free, with no extra costs or delays expected. The FCC gave the green light on November 12, 2026, so viewers can keep enjoying their favorite shows without interruption.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
KMYU stays on VHF channel 9
The FCC amended its Table of TV Allotments to substitute VHF channel 9 for UHF channel 21 at St. George, Utah, allowing KMYU to continue operating on VHF channel 9 (instead of moving to channel 21). This amendment was adopted and made effective November 12, 2026.
FCC finds channel 9 complies with technical rules
The FCC's engineering staff found the petition to substitute channel 9 complies with the Commission's principal community coverage and interference protection requirements, allowing KMYU to continue to operate on channel 9 at its licensed parameters.
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