1.   As it is upgraded, it uses less spectrum, while other wireless technologies use more spectrum as they upgrade.

2.   A plan to allow winners in the next auction virtual carte blanche in how they use the spectrum is also in deep trouble at the commission.

3.   But during off-hours, KQED could use that spectrum to pipe four shows down the same pipeline in old standard-definition.

4.   Other industries also could bid and use the spectrum for any purpose, such as cellular communications.

5.   Some companies are looking at ways to better use the spectrum allocated to them.

6.   The strategy is to use that spectrum to deliver voice and high-speed data services to consumers and businesses, particularly in remote areas where landline services can be uneconomical.

7.   Instead, the new applications will share space with satellite communications systems and military radars that already use the spectrum.

8.   Jones said tests show that new applications could coexist with satellite communications systems and military radars that already use this spectrum.

9.   That spectrum would be used to increase network capacity and introduce advanced services such as video and high-speed Web browsing.