A small Oregon TV station can switch to a channel that actually works

The US broadcast regulator changed the channel assignment for a new TV station in Jacksonville, Oregon. This lets the station use a different frequency that viewers can actually receive.

Broadcasting on very high frequency (VHF) channels can be difficult in hilly areas, leading to poor reception for viewers. This change allows the station to move to an ultra high frequency (UHF) channel, which has better signal penetration and is less prone to interference. It means the station can actually reach its audience, which was not possible on its original channel.