*Pages 1--2 from Microsoft Word - 37806* 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 04- 1085 April 26, 2004 AUCTION OF DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE SERVICE LICENSES SCHEDULED FOR JULY 14, 2004 Reminder: Pre- Auction Seminar May 13, 2004 A free FCC pre- auction seminar for the Direct Broadcast Satellite Service Auction (Auction No. 52) is scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 2004. Interested parties should pre- register by May 11, 2004, 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., Washington, D. C., beginning at 10: 00 a. m. ET. The following is a timeline of the important events prior to the auction start date: Deadline to register for Pre- Auction Seminar ................. May 11, 2004 Pre- Auction Seminar ........................................................ May 13, 2004 Short- Form (FCC Form 175) Filing Window Opens ...... May 13, 2004; 12: 00 p. m. ET Short- Form (FCC Form 175) Application Deadline ....... May 21, 2004; 6: 00 p. m. ET Upfront Payments (via wire transfer) .............................. June 18, 2004; 6: 00 p. m. ET Mock Auction ................................................................... July 9, 2004 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 Direct Broadcast Satellite Service licensing and auction procedures. It is also advised that attendees review all public notices released for this auction prior to the seminar. For potential bidders who are unable to attend, an archived recording of the seminar may be viewed at the Auction No. 52 Home Page at http:// wireless. fcc. gov/ auctions/ 52/ by clicking on the Auction Seminar link. To register for the seminar, please contact the FCC’s Auctions Hotline at (888)- 225- 5322 and press 2, or directly at (717) 338- 2888. For further information, please contact Lisa Stover of the Auctions & Spectrum Access Division at (717) 338- 2888, or for press inquiries, Lauren Patrich at (202) 418- 7944. 1 FCC AUCTION SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM Auction No. 52 The FCC will sponsor a one- day seminar for Auction No. 52 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 FCC Automated Auction System. Representatives from each company may attend on a reservation basis. The seminar will be held: Thursday, May 13, 2004 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: 00 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 Tuesday, May 11, 2004, by fax to: FCC Auction 52 Auctions and Spectrum Access Division 1270 Fairfield Road Gettysburg, PA 17325- 7245 FAX: 717- 338- 2850 Phone: 717- 338- 2888 _______________________________________________________ I/ We will attend the Auction No. 52 Seminar, scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 2004. Name of attendee: ___________________________________________________________ Name of attendee: _____________________________________________________ Company name: ______________________________________________________ Company address: _____________________________________________________ Phone:______________________________ Fax:_____________________________ 2