How do you figure they will get increased localism requirements? They can't be added ex-post-facto, unless the Constitution has been modified without anybody noticing. And, the localism proceeding has evaporated. For the second (perhaps third) time. John Willkie -----Mensaje original----- De: opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] En nombre de Craig Birkmaier Enviado el: Sunday, December 21, 2008 4:13 AM Para: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Asunto: [opendtv] Re: STATEWIDE DTV TEST At 3:28 PM -0800 12/20/08, John Willkie wrote: >Actually, Cliff, the opposite is the likely course. What's missing in your >analysis is that broadcasters, once they turn off analog, get "renewal >expectancy." Before, renewals under the law, was a hit or miss (admittedly, >very few stations have ever had their renewal application denied.) > >Renewal expectancy makes it harder to deny a renewal. The content offered >by this "umbilical" could change, though. It is ALSO likely that they will get significantly increased localism requirements. I'm sure that will help the bottom line. Regards Craig ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.