11.   The Federal Communications Commission has allocated new channels for existing broadcasters to use for digital television transmissions.

12.   The Federal Communications Commission is expected to award new digital licenses to existing broadcasters by April.

13.   But FCC Chairman William Kennard, in a statement, said the FCC has set minimum separation rules for low power stations that more than protect existing broadcasters.

14.   No existing broadcaster can have ownership or programming arrangements with any low-power station.