*Pages 1--2 from Microsoft Word - 21022.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 02- 2126 September 3, 2002 1670- 1675 MHz BAND AUCTION SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 30, 2002 Reminder: Pre- Auction Seminar September 18, 2002 A free FCC pre- auction seminar for the 1670- 1675 MHz Band Auction (Auction No. 46) is scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 2002. Interested parties should pre- register by September 16, 2002, using the attached form or by calling the FCC. The seminar will be held at the Federal Communications Commission, 445 12 th Street S. W., Room 8- C245, Washington, D. C., and will begin at 10: 00 a. m. ET. 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 1670- 1675 MHz band 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 16, 2002 Seminar Date: September 18, 2002 Short Form Application (FCC Form 175): September 25, 2002 6: 00 p. m. ET Upfront Payments (via wire transfer): October 9, 2002 6: 00 p. m. ET Mock Auction: October 25, 2002 Auction Start Date: October 30, 2002 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 Lisa Stover 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. 46 The FCC will sponsor a one- day seminar for Auction No. 46 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: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street SW Room 8- C245 Washington, DC 20554 Registration 9: 30 a. m. – 10: 00 a. m. Seminar 10: 00 a. m. - 1 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 by mail or fax to be received no later than Monday, September 16 2002, to: FCC Auction 46 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. 46 Seminar, scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 2002. Name of attendee: _____________________________________________________________ Name of attendee: _______________________________________________________ Company name: ________________________________________________________ Company address: _______________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________ Fax: ____________________________ 2