1.   As in the United States, the broadcasters say that with so many alternatives now available on cable and satellite television, public broadcasting may have outlived its usefulness.

2.   Besides, broadcasters say, this sudden wealth happens only during election years.

3.   A majority of Internet broadcasts have yet to contribute substantial revenue to the parent stations, broadcasters say.

4.   Broadcasters say American viewers will lose free TV if the new licenses are sold.

5.   Broadcasters say making them pay for access to airwaves now could threaten the future of the industry.

6.   Broadcasters say they should get the new airwaves for free, just as they were given their current licenses, and the administration agrees.

7.   Broadcasters say they want no part of such plans, arguing that they already carry public-service programming.

8.   Broadcasters say such sales could threaten the future of their industry.

9.   Broadcasters say that moving the spectrum issue out of the telecommunications overhaul bill would threaten the future of their industry and hurt consumers.

10.   Broadcasters say they need to be able to use this technology to survive in a world of newly competitive cable and satellite TV.