11.   Instead, they said, the analog airwaves now in use should be auctioned off once broadcasters have moved into the new digital spectrum.

12.   Likewise, the industry is fighting various proposals that would designate a portion of new broadcast spectrum for campaigns.

13.   That makes the new spectrum all the more valuable, proponents of an auction say.

14.   That would still leave new spectrum to be auctioned to other broadcasters or digital service companies.

15.   The broadcasters were supposed to use the new spectrum to provide high-resolution pictures or new interactive data and information services.

16.   The broadcasters do not like this option because they would not get enough of the new spectrum free to broadcast high-definition TV or other fancy services.

17.   The FCC has until April to make a final decision on how to award new spectrum space.

18.   The giveaway also kept the new spectrum out of the hands of bidders eager to sell digital services.

19.   The new spectrum went instead to incumbent broadcasters, who have dawdled.

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