11.   Broadcasters say they would surrender their existing licenses as soon as most viewers switched to digital service.

12.   Broadcasters said they welcomed the letter -- while adding that their plan will prevail.

13.   Broadcasters say an auction would not only crush them financially, but would be a double-cross by the federal government.

14.   Broadcasters say their camera networks vastly improve traffic and weather coverage.

15.   Broadcasters have not said that they want to get into the personal communications business, but the rules would seem to leave them the option.

16.   Broadcasters say that if they have to pay for the licenses, digital TV will be very expensive to put in place.

17.   Broadcasters say the rules are arcane and unnecessary, given the variety of news and news magazine shows they offer.

18.   But broadcasters said they could not make the transition to digital broadcasting without the loan of a second channel, and their arguments held sway.

19.   But classical music broadcasters say patience and hard work are required.

20.   Closely held radio broadcasters said it will be tough to expand as bigger companies move into smaller markets.