We think of broadcast TV as a lifeline in a time of emergency. A lot of the people broadcast TV serves are poor people who don't get cable or can't afford it.

We've said we would accept a hard date and get spectrum back to public safety.

At the convention we've got almost 113,000 people from all walks of communication. The industry now represents broadcasting, the Internet, streaming media, multimedia and video post-production. So this truly is a convergence marketplace.

We believe satellite radio companies were licensed for national radio programming services exclusively.

This is only a piece of the solution, and represents a transparent attempt by both cable operators and TV manufacturers to avoid an FCC rule desperately needed by consumers.

We can't remain stagnant. Look what happened to television, the Internet. Everything changes.

Most TV and radio stations view the Internet as an opportunity to enhance their service to listeners and viewers. There are some issues that have to be addressed like copyright protection, which is critical for broadcasters and some legal issues. But ultimately broadcasters will be huge players in the Internet.

Until there's a selection, NAB is not commenting.

Surveys we have seen suggest parents are using them.