FCC Adds New FM Channels for Enterprise, Orderville, and Big Water, Utah
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This rule changes the FM channel map in parts of Utah and gives Enterprise, Orderville, and Big Water new local station options. Enterprise gets alternate Channel 265C3 as a second local service, while Orderville gets Channel 226C1 and Big Water gets Channel 223C2 through related station modifications. For broadcasters, the practical effect is that new licensing opportunities are being created, but the FCC is not opening a filing window for Enterprise yet. Companies interested in these markets should track the follow-up order and any future application process, and engineers should note the site restrictions tied to each allotment.
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Key Changes
- Adds alternate FM Channel 265C3 to Enterprise, Utah as a second local service
- Assigns FM Channel 226C1 to Orderville, Utah as its first local service through related license changes
- Assigns FM Channel 223C2 to Big Water, Utah as its first local service through related license changes
Obligations
What this law requires
FCC rules are amended to allot alternate Channel 265C3 to Enterprise, Utah as the community’s second local FM service, subject to a 15-kilometer west site restriction at the specified reference coordinates.
The FCC must amend 47 CFR part 73, § 73.202(b), Table 1 under Utah, to add Enterprise, Utah, with FM allotment Channel 265C3 as the community’s second local service.
Broadcasters seeking to operate on Channel 265C3 at Enterprise, Utah must wait for a future FCC order before filing applications, because the filing window is not open at this time.
Applicants seeking to use Channel 265C3 for Enterprise, Utah must comply with the FCC minimum distance separation requirements and the stated site restriction of 15 kilometers west of the community at reference coordinates 37-35-27 NL and 113-54-02 WL.
Any allotment or station plan for Channel 265C3 at Enterprise, Utah must comply with the specified site restriction of 15 kilometers west of the community, using reference coordinates 37-35-27 NL and 113-54-02 WL.