Hampered by broadcasting on the (then relatively unknown) UHF dial, and with no network affiliation of any sort, WICA-TV had limited broadcast hours, a sparse and often overused film library, and a heavy amount of local programming (usually filmed with only one camera).
The Rowley family reactivated WICA-TV on April 4, 1966, with an intent of donating it as a non-profit educational license.
As was in its first incarnation, WICA-TV was again hampered with no network programming, an often overused and limited film library of mediocre and low rental fare.
WICA-TV signed off again for good on December 26, 1967, with its license returned to the Federal Communications Commission.
The UHF antenna is the sole remaining element of WICA-TV's existence, still affixed to the WREO-FM (formerly known as WICA-FM) tower.