"Dan, I think you're not reading my entire reply. If a nationwide network owns its own transmission facilities, rather than rely on affiliates, this (a) doesn't preclude small local stations from competing, using the freed up analog spectrum and FCC local ownership caps, and (b) doesn't significantly reduce the points of view you get over the air anyway." --Bert Manfredi You're right, I misinterpreted your point. But I do still have reservations on a nationwide transmission and find the local ownership and control to be more conducive to local needs. But if the business model can't support it... Dan Grimes ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You can UNSUBSCRIBE from the OpenDTV list in two ways: - Using the UNSUBSCRIBE command in your user configuration settings at FreeLists.org - By sending a message to: opendtv-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line.