*Pages 1--2 from Microsoft Word - 16840* 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- 883 April 16, 2002 AUCTION OF LICENSES IN THE 698- 746 MHz BAND SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 19, 2002 Reminder: Pre- Auction Seminar May 1, 2002 A free FCC pre- auction seminar for the 698- 746 MHz Band Auction (Auction No. 44) is scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, 2002. 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 2: 00 p. m. The seminar will be held at the Federal Communications Commission, 445 12 th Street S. W., Washington, D. C. Potential bidders in the auction are strongly encouraged to attend. This seminar provides demonstrations of the FCC filing and bidding systems, as well as access to the FCC staff responsible for the Lower 700 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: April 29, 2002 Seminar Date: May 1, 2002 Short Form Application (FCC Form 175): May 8, 2002 6: 00 p. m. ET Upfront Payments (via wire transfer): May 28, 2002 6: 00 p. m. ET Mock Auction: June 14, 2002 Auction Start Date: June 19, 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 complete and fax the registration form to (717) 338- 2850 or contact the FCC’s Auctions Hotline at (888)- 225- 5322, Press Option #2. For further information, please contact Linda Sanderson 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. 44 The FCC will sponsor a one- day seminar for Auction No. 44 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. The seminar will be held: Wednesday, May 1, 2002 Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20554 Registration 9: 30 a. m. – 10: 00 a. m. Seminar 10: 00 a. m. - 2 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 fax to be received no later than Monday, April 29, 2002, to: FCC Auction 44 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. 44 Seminar, scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, 2002. Name of attendee: ____________________________________________________________ Name of attendee: ______________________________________________________ Company name: _______________________________________________________ Company address: ______________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________ Fax: ____________________________ 2