Radio Broadcasting Services; Selmer, Tennessee
By Federal Communications Commission · Oct 5, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT
This document amends the Table of FM Allotments, of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) rules, by deleting vacant Channel 288A at Selmer, Tennessee, because it does not comply with the minimum distance separation requirements of the Commission's rules. Channel 288A at Selmer, Tennessee is short-spaced to Station WVNA-FM by nine kilometers, and there are no alternate channels avail
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AI analysisTechnical JustificationThe document uses technical language to justify the deletion, emphasizing compliance with established spacing rules.
Policy AlignmentThe statement aligns the action with existing FCC policy, reinforcing the legitimacy of the decision.
Context
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The document does not explain the broader implications for listeners, broadcasters, or the local community, nor does it provide background on how the vacancy arose or any prior attempts to resolve the spacing issue.
Important context
FCC spacing rules require minimum distance separations between FM stations to prevent interference; a short‑spacing of nine kilometers violates those requirements, prompting the deletion of the vacant allotment.
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AI analysisThe text is purely factual reporting of an FCC regulatory action; it contains no editorial opinion or analysis.