# 47 CFR § 73.26: Regional channels; Class B and Class D stations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-73.26

## Section

- **Citation:** 47 CFR § 73.26
- **Heading:** Regional channels; Class B and Class D stations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 47—Telecommunication > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER C—BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES > PART 73—RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES > Subpart A—AM Broadcast Stations

## Text

(a) The following frequencies are designated as regional channels and are assigned for use by Class B and Class D stations: 550, 560, 570, 580, 590, 600, 610, 620, 630, 790, 910, 920, 930, 950, 960, 970, 980, 1150, 1250, 1260, 1270, 1280, 1290, 1300, 1310, 1320, 1330, 1350, 1360, 1370, 1380, 1390, 1410, 1420, 1430, 1440, 1460, 1470, 1480, 1590, 1600, 1610, 1620, 1630, 1640, 1650, 1660, 1670, 1680, 1690, and 1700 kHz.
(b) Additionally, in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands the frequencies 1230, 1240, 1340, 1400, 1450, and 1490 kHz are designated as Regional channels, and are assigned for use by Class B stations. Stations formerly licensed to these channels in those locations as Class C stations are redesignated as Class B stations.
[56 FR 64857, Dec. 12, 1991]

## Nearby sections

- [47 CFR § 73.1 § 73.1 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-73.1.md)
- [47 CFR § 73.14 § 73.14 AM broadcast definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-73.14.md)
- [47 CFR § 73.21 § 73.21 Classes of AM broadcast channels and stations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-73.21.md)
- [47 CFR § 73.23 § 73.23 AM broadcast station applications affected by international agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-73.23.md)
- [47 CFR § 73.24 § 73.24 Broadcast facilities; showing required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-73.24.md)
- [47 CFR § 73.25 § 73.25 Clear channels; Class A, Class B and Class D stations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-73.25.md)
- [47 CFR § 73.26 § 73.26 Regional channels; Class B and Class D stations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-73.26.md)
- [47 CFR § 73.27 § 73.27 Local channels; Class C stations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-73.27.md)
- [47 CFR § 73.28 § 73.28 Assignment of stations to channels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-73.28.md)
- [47 CFR § 73.29 § 73.29 Class C stations on regional channels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-73.29.md)
- [47 CFR § 73.30 § 73.30 Petition for authorization of an allotment in the 1605-1705 kHz band.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-73.30.md)
- [47 CFR § 73.31 § 73.31 Rounding of nominal power specified on applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-73.31.md)
- [47 CFR § 73.33 § 73.33 Antenna systems; showing required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-73.33.md)
- [47 CFR § 73.35 § 73.35 Calculation of improvement factors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-73.35.md)

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