*Pages 1--2 from Microsoft Word - 39966* 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- 2044 July 7, 2004 AUCTION OF FM BROADCAST CONSTRUCTION PERMITS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2004 Reminder: Pre- Auction Seminar July 22, 2004 A pre- auction seminar for the FM Broadcast Auction (Auction No. 37) is scheduled for Thursday, July 22, 2004. Interested parties should pre- register by July 19, 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 seminar is free of charge. The following is a timeline of the important events prior to the auction start date: Deadline to register for Pre- Auction Seminar ................. July 19, 2004 Pre- Auction Seminar ........................................................ July 22, 2004 Short- Form (FCC Form 175) Filing Window Opens ...... July 22, 2004; 12: 00 p. m. ET Short- Form (FCC Form 175) Application Deadline ....... August 6, 2004; 6: 00 p. m. ET Upfront Payments (via wire transfer) .............................. September 24, 2004; 6: 00 p. m. ET Mock Auction ................................................................... October 29, 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 FM broadcast service rules and auction procedures. Seminar attendees are advised to review all public notices released for this auction prior to the seminar. For potential bidders who are unable to attend, a live webcast of the seminar will be available from the FCC's Audio/ Video Events page at http:// www. fcc. gov/ realaudio/. A recording of the webcast will also be available for playback from the FCC's A/ V Archives Page following the meeting. 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 Linda Sanderson 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. 37 The FCC will sponsor a one- day seminar for Auction No. 37 applicants. The seminar is free of charge and will provide information about pre- auction procedures, radio service and auction rules, conduct of the auction, and the FCC Automated Auction System. Representatives from each company may attend on a reservation basis, first- come first- served basis 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: Thursday, July 22, 2004 Federal Communications Commission Commission Meeting Room 445 12th Street, SW Washington, DC 20554 Registration 9: 00 a. m. - 10: 00 a. m. Seminar 10: 00 a. m. - 3: 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 Monday, July 19, 2004, by fax to: FCC Auction 37 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. 37 Seminar, scheduled for Thursday, July 22, 2004. Name of attendee: _____________________________________________________________________ Name of attendee: _______________________________________________________________ Company name: ________________________________________________________________ Company address:_______________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ Fax: _______________________________ 2