1.   Both stations dismiss the idea of using digital technology to broadcast several channels of lower resolution programming in place of one high-definition show.

2.   A few stations have already begun broadcasting HDTV channels, and the expectation is that HDTV will become the sole standard within the next couple of decades.

3.   Digital TV produces a remarkably sharp picture with dramatic sound and allows a station to broadcast several channels on the same signal.

4.   He added that he did not believe many media companies wanted to make the large investments in technology and staff needed to operate their own Internet broadcast channels.

5.   In January, DirecTV, the largest satellite company, announced that it would begin broadcasting two channels of HDTV in the fall.

6.   Last month, Padden said ABC would most likely forgo HDTV and instead broadcast several channels of lower-resolution, pay-TV programming on its new, digital channels.

7.   Most large towns were still limited to broadcast channels.

8.   Revenue loss to be offset by Energy Department budget cuts and sale of some non-TV broadcast channels.

9.   Soon thereafter, Padden announced that ABC would probably forgo HDTV and broadcast several channels of pay-TV programs instead.

10.   There is some speculation that broadcasters will use the new spectrum to broadcast numerous channels for a type of subscription service.