--- Bob Miller <robmxa@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Still think that the most economical use of this > spectrum is for broadcast > one way. Most of it could still end up being used > that way. The FCC may even > allow an increase in power later for broadcast users > IMO if they prove out > broadcast usage in Cities where 5 kW would be a lot > in an SFN. Using spectrum traditionally used for broadcasting, for broadcasting - now that's thinking outside the box. How does the cost of a 6Mhz slice compare with the cost of buying an existing TV broadcaster? And would a spectrum buyer at auction be bound by the same restrictions (e.g. national ownership cap)? Who knows, maybe there's a billionare out there secretly plotting to be the next Rupert Murdoch. Dan ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You can UNSUBSCRIBE from the OpenDTV list in two ways: - Using the UNSUBSCRIBE command in your user configuration settings at FreeLists.org - By sending a message to: opendtv-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line.