*Pages 1--4 from Microsoft Word - 38497* 1 Attachment B SEARCH INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATIONS FOR AUCTION 50 This attachment provides instructions for electronically searching the FCC Network for a specific application or applications on file with the Commission. The following instructions relate specifically to searching for applications filed in response to Auction 50. To search the FCC Network for an application, you must first connect to the FCC Network. Attachment C describes how Windows 95/ 98 users can connect to the FCC Network using the Dial- Up Networking features of Windows 95/ 98. We recommend that you use Netscape Communicator 4.7 or higher, or Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (Internet web browser software) to use ULS for license searches. To download the latest versions of Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer free of charge, access the Netscape download site at http:// home. netscape. com/ download/, or the Microsoft Internet Explorer download site at: http:// www. microsoft. com/ windows/ ie/ downloads/ default. asp. Conventions The instructions in this attachment use the following typographic conventions: bold Represents objects on the screen that you click with the mouse pointer, including buttons, Internet links, icon, tabs, menu items (e. g., Cancel button, Auctions link, Save option in the File menu). italic Represents field names or areas of a screen (e. g., Licensee Name field, Applicant Information area of a screen). bold italic Represents characters that you must type exactly as they appear in the instructions. For example, if you are instructed to type http:// www. fcc. gov, you should type all of the characters shown in bold italic exactly as they are printed. SMALL CAPS Represents keys on the keyboard (e. g., ENTER, CTRL, ESC). Note: Throughout these instructions, “enter” means to type the appropriate information and then press the ENTER key. 1 2 Performing an Application Search Once you have connected to the FCC Network, follow the procedures below to search for an application. You may click the ? (Help) button at anytime for additional information on using Application Search. 1. Connect to the FCC Network using one of the following options: Note: If your PC is connected to a network, you must use a secure proxy to access the FCC Network. Consult your Network Administrator. Dial- Up Access a. Use Dial- Up Networking in Windows 95/ 98 to connect to the FCC Network (see Attachment C). b. Start your web browser. In the location field of the web browser screen, type http:// wtbwww05. fcc. gov. Then press the ENTER key. Internet Access a. Start your web browser and connect to the Internet using your Internet Service Provider. b. In the location field of the web browser screen, type http:// wireless. fcc. gov/ uls/. Then press the ENTER key. 2. Verify that Java and JavaScript are enabled in your web browser preferences. Additionally, the preferences must specify “Accept all cookies.” Refer to your web browser Help facility for more information. 3. On the Universal Licensing System main page, click the Search Applications button, located in the center of the page. 4. Select the type of search by clicking the down arrow in the Select Search Type field to display the options menu. Select General and click the Continue button. 5. The Application Search screen appears. This screen contains several data entry fields used for specifying the criteria for your application search. Specify the search criteria necessary to locate the desired application. Please refer to the following “Basic Guidelines for Specifying Search Criteria” for more information. 2