Lower Vs up in arms. (television stations in the lower VHF band want to retain lower channels in digital television plan)(Brief Article)

WASHINGTON--Stations in the lower VHF band want the FCC to keep their channels in the broadcasting business.

The commission has proposed relocating all TV stations to a solid block of "core" spectrum once the industry completes its shift to digital TV. The FCC originally identified channels 7-51 as a home for the core spectrum, but said it will consider shifting the core to channels 2-46 if the lower VHF channels prove acceptable for digital TV. …