LICENSEE HAS TEMPORARILY SHUT DOWN BROADCAST OPERATION OF W46DK, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, DUE TO A REDUCTION IN LOCAL SUPPORT WHICH WE BELIEVE IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NATIONAL TRANSITION FROM ANALOG TO DIGITAL BROADCASTING. THE STATION ANTICIPATES COMPLETION OF A MARKET ANALYSIS TO DETERMINE THE VIABILITY AND LEVEL OF LOCAL SUPPORT OR THE ALTERNATIVE POSSIBILITY OF A SALE OF THE STATION. IN THE INTERIM WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO REMAIN DARK.