*Pages 1--2 from Microsoft Word - 11272.doc* PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION News Media Information: (202) 418- 0500 445 12th STREET, S. W. Fax- On- Demand: (202) 418- 2830 WASHINGTON, D. C. 20554 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov ftp. fcc. gov DA 01- 2075 September 4, 2001 MULTIPLE ADDRESS SYSTEMS SPECTRUM AUCTION SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2001 Reminder: Pre- Auction Seminar September 18, 2001 A free FCC pre- auction seminar for the Multiple Address Systems Spectrum Auction (Auction No. 42) is scheduled for Tuesday, September 18, 2001. Interested parties must pre- register using the attached form or by calling the FCC. Registration will begin at 9: 30 a. m. and the program will end by 4 p. m. The seminar will be held at the Federal Communications Commission, 445 12 th Street S. W., Room 4- B516, Washington, D. C. Potential bidders in the auction are strongly encouraged to attend. This seminar provides an opportunity for hands- on demonstrations of the FCC filing and bidding systems, as well as access to the FCC staff responsible for the Multiple Address Systems licensing and auction conduct procedures. The following is a timeline of the important events prior to the auction start date: Deadline to register for Pre- Auction Seminar: September 14, 2001 Seminar Date: September 18, 2001 Short Form Application (FCC Form 175): September 28, 2001 6: 00 p. m. EST Upfront Payments (via wire transfer): October 22, 2001 6: 00 p. m. EST Mock Auction: November 9, 2001 Auction Start Date: November 14, 2001 It is strongly advised that potential bidders review all public notices released for this auction prior to the seminar. To register for the seminar, please contact the FCC’s Auctions Hotline at (888)- 225- 5322, Press Option #2, or directly at (717) 338- 2888. For further information, please contact Barbara Sibert of the Auctions Operations Branch at (717) 338- 2888, or for press inquiries, Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418- 0654. 1 FCC AUCTION SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM Auction No. 42 The FCC will sponsor a one- day seminar for Auction No. 42 applicants. The seminar is free of charge and will provide information about pre- auction procedures, service and auction rules, conduct of the auction, and the Automated Auction System. A maximum of two representatives from each company may attend on a reservation basis, first-come first- served until room capacity is filled. Additional seating may be available on a stand-by basis the day of the seminar. The seminar will be held: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street SW Room 4- B516 Washington, DC 20554 Registration 9: 30 a. m. – 10: 00 a. m. Seminar 10: 00 a. m. - 4 p. m. If hotel accommodations are needed Please contact 1- 888- 225- 5322 (option #2) for a list of hotels in the area ********************************** To register, complete the form below and return no later than Friday, September 14, 2001, by mail or fax to: FCC Auction 42 Auctions Operations Branch 1270 Fairfield Road Gettysburg, PA 17325- 7245 FAX: 717- 338- 2850 Phone: 717- 338- 2888 _______________________________________________________ I/ We will attend the Auction No. 42 Seminar, scheduled for Tuesday, September 18, 2001. Name of attendee: _____________________________________________________ Name of attendee: _____________________________________________________ Company name: ______________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________ Fax: _____________________________ 2