PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 DA 09-1521 July 13, 2009 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS LOWER 700 MHz BAND LICENSES Auction No. 49 Report No. AUC-49 (Auction No. 49) On June 4, 2009, the Bureau announced that is was prepared to grant the Lower 700 MHz C and D block Auction (Auction No. 49) application of KM Communications, Inc. (“KM Communications”) upon full and timely payment of the remaining balance of its winning bids. 1 Upon further review, we find that the application filed by KM Communications, listed in Attachment A to this Public Notice, is complete and conforms to the Commission’s rules. Furthermore, the Commission has received full payment, as required by Section 1.2109(a) of its rules, 2 for the licenses listed in Attachment A. Accordingly, by this Public Notice, we announce the grant of the licenses listed in Attachment A. We grant these licenses, pursuant to Section 309(a) of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 309(a), and Section 0.331 of the Commission’s rules, 3 because it will service the public interest, convenience, and necessity. This Public Notice includes the following Attachments: Attachment A: The Application the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau is Granting – sorted by Applicant. Attachment B: Instructions for Searching for the Application Listed in Attachment A Using ULS. Attachment C: Instructions for Searching for Granted Licenses Listed in Attachment A Using ULS. Please contact Erin McGrath, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Mobility Division, at (202) 418-2042, or Michael Connelly, Mobility Division, at (202) 418-0132, for questions regarding legal matters and licensing issues. - FCC - 1 See Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces It Is Prepared to Grant Licenses Upon Full and Timely Payment, Public Notice, DA 09-1256 (rel. June 4, 2009). 2 47 C.F.R. § 1.2109(a). 3 47 U.S.C. § 309(a); 47 C.F.R. § 0.331. ATTACHMENT A LOWER 700 MHz BAND APPLICATION GRANTED AUCTION ID: 49 SORTED BY LICENSE NAME, MARKET NUMBER AND CHANNEL BLOCK DATE OF REPORT: JULY 13, 2009 Licensee Name Market Number Channel Block File Number Call Sign Intent to Seek a Tribal Land Bidding Credit KM Communications, Inc. CMA201 C 0001369184 WQKM336 N KM Communications, Inc. CMA424 C 0001369184 WQKM337 N KM Communications, Inc. CMA734 C 0001369184 WQKM338 N Page 1 1 Attachment B SEARCH INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATIONS FILED FOR LOWER 700 MHz BAND AUCTION NO. 49 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 49. 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 page). bold italic Represents characters that you must type exactly as they appear in the instructions. For example, if you are instructed to type http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls, 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). Performing an Application Search Follow the procedures set forth below to search for an application. You may click the Help button at any time for additional information on using Application Search. 1. Access the Commission’s Universal Licensing System (ULS) through the Internet at http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls. You may also connect to ULS by establishing a direct dial-up connection. To establish a direct dial up connection, configure your dial-up network to dial 800-844-2784. Then point your Web browser to http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls. Note: Connecting to the FCC Network requires at a minimum the following hardware: Pentium 133 CPU; 32 MB RAM; VGA monitor; 28.8 Kbps, Hayes-compatible modem; and a mouse or other pointing device. For both Internet and direct dial-up connections, you may use standard browser software to perform an application search in ULS. 2. On the Universal Licensing System main page, click the Search Applications button, located in the center of the page. 2 3. The Application Search homepage appears. If you are searching for an application filed for Auction 49, select Market Based, under Specialized Search, and then select 49-Lower 700 from the Auction ID menu. You may narrow your search by selecting from the other criteria on the Market Based Application Search page. In addition to searching for an application filed for Auction 49, you can also access several different search tools from the Application Search homepage. Choose one of the following: Basic Search, Advanced Application Search, any of the Service Specific Searches, or any of the Specialized Searches. • Basic Search enables you to search for a wide range of applications in the Universal Licensing System quickly and easily. Select one of the following four basic attributes to guide your search: File Number, Call Sign, FRN, or Applicant Name. • Advanced Application Search allows you to search for applications of any radio service code based on combinations of general attributes found on most applications. Enter as much or as little data as you choose in the following categories: File Number, Call Sign and Radio Service Group; Applicant Information; Application Detail; and Date Information. • Service Specific Search enables you to narrow your query to criteria that will only appear on applications in specific WTB wireless services. Service Specific Searches are available for the following services: Aircraft, Amateur, Commercial/Restricted Permits, GMRS, and Ship. • Specialized Search enables you to use customized criteria to search within the services relevant to those criteria. Many of the specialized searches also provide features of ULS Advanced Application Search. The following specialized searches are available: Market- Based, Site Based, Facility ID, Geographic, Link Registration ID, Transfers and Assignments, NG Number, and Ownership. Click the Help button on one of the above search pages for more information about how to use that search. 4. Specify the search criteria necessary to locate the desired application. Please refer to the following “Basic Guidelines for Specifying Search Criteria” for more information. Basic Guidelines for Specifying Search Criteria: • You must specify search criteria in at least one field. You do not have to specify search criteria in all of the search fields. Enter search criteria into as many fields as you wish. • To specify search criteria in a search field containing a menu of options, click the desired option from the menu. Use the scroll bars to view all options in a menu. You can select multiple options from a menu by pressing the CTRL key while clicking the menu options. • Select All to undo a menu selection and search for all options in the menu. • Select the Reset button to reset the entries in all of the search fields. 3 5. After you have specified the desired search criteria, click the Search button. The system will scan the database for any applications matching the search criteria. The matching application files will be listed on the Search Results page. The File Number, Call Sign, Applicant Name, FRN, Purpose, Radio Service, Receipt Date, and Status for each application that matches your search criteria will be displayed in rows across the main portion of the page. A message on the Search Results page will indicate if no matches were found for the specified search criteria. Click the New Search link and re-specify search criteria. 6. Select the application’s file number to access the detailed application information. 7. Information on the application detail is organized by tabs. Click on the corresponding tab to access data on the application detail. The details for most of the radio services contain the tabs listed below: • Main Tab – Displays information about the application including general information such as application purpose, authorization type, important dates, waiver information, and fees information, as well as applicant information. • Admin Tab – displays administrative information including general information, FCC comments, application history, attachments to the application, pleadings, and letters. • Transactions Log Tab – displays any changes made on the application affecting license data. Additional tabs may also appear, depending on the radio service under which the application is filed, that contain various types of technical data. Click the Help button for information regarding the data displayed on each tab. 8. To re-access the ULS Search Results page, select the Return to Results button. 9. To return to the ULS Application Search page from which you began your search, select the New Search button. Technical Support For additional information or assistance on how to file Form 603, you may visit the Web at http://esupport.fcc.gov. You may also call the FCC Support Center at (877) 480-3201 (TTY 202-414- 1255) and select Option #2, Forms or Licensing Assistance. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays). To provide quality service and ensure security, all telephone calls are recorded. 1 Attachment C SEARCH INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRANTED LICENSES FOR LOWER 700 MHz BAND AUCTION NO. 49 This attachment provides instructions for electronically searching the FCC Network for a specific license or licenses on file with the Commission. The following instructions relate specifically to searching for granted licenses associated with Auction 49. 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 page). bold italic Represents characters that you must type exactly as they appear in the instructions. For example, if you are instructed to type http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls, 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). Performing a License Search Follow the procedures set forth below to search for a license. You may click the Help button at any time for additional information on using License Search. 1. Access the Commission’s Universal Licensing System (ULS) through the Internet at http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls. You may also connect to ULS by establishing a direct dial-up connection. To establish a direct dial up connection, configure your dial-up network to dial 800-844-2784. Then point your Web browser to http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls. Note: Connecting to the FCC Network requires at a minimum the following hardware: Pentium 133 CPU; 32 MB RAM; VGA monitor; 28.8 Kbps, Hayes-compatible modem; and a mouse or other pointing device. For both Internet and direct dial-up connections, you may use standard browser software to perform a license search in ULS. 2. On the Universal Licensing System main page, click the Search Licenses button, located in the center of the page. 2 3. The License Search homepage appears. If you are searching for a granted license associated with Auction 49, select Market Based, under Specialized Search, and then select 49-Lower 700 from the Auction ID menu. You may narrow your search by selecting from the other criteria on the Market Based License Search page. In addition to searching for a license filed for Auction 49, you can also access several different search tools from the License Search homepage. Choose one of the following: Basic Search, Advanced License Search, any of the Service Specific Searches, or any of the Specialized Searches. • Basic Search enables you to search for a wide range of licenses in the Universal Licensing System quickly and easily. Select one of the following three basic attributes to guide your search: Call Sign, FRN (FCC Registration Number), or Licensee Name. • Advanced License Search allows you to search for licenses of any radio service based on combinations of general attributes found on most licenses. Enter as much or as little data as you choose in the following categories: Call Sign and Radio Services; Licensee Information; License Detail; Date Information, and Frequencies. • Service Specific Search enables you to narrow your query to criteria relevant to specific WTB wireless services. Service Specific Searches are available for the following services: Aircraft, Amateur, Commercial/Restricted Permits, GMRS, and Ship. • Specialized Search enables you to use customized criteria to search within the services relevant to those criteria. Many of the specialized searches also provide features of ULS Advanced License Search. The following specialized searches are available: Market-Based, Site Based, Geographic, and Buildout Deadline. Click the Help button on one of the above search pages for more information about how to use that search. 4. Specify the search criteria necessary to locate the desired license. Please refer to the following “Basic Guidelines for Specifying Search Criteria” for more information. Basic Guidelines for Specifying Search Criteria: • You must specify search criteria in at least one field. You do not have to specify search criteria in all of the search fields. Enter search criteria into as many fields as you wish. • To specify search criteria in a search field containing a menu of options, click the desired option from the menu. Use the scroll bars to view all options in a menu. You can select multiple options from a menu by pressing the CTRL key while clicking the menu options. • Select All to undo a menu selection and search for all options in the menu. • Select the Reset button to reset the entries in all of the search fields. 5. After you have specified the desired search criteria, click the Search button. The system will scan the database for any licenses matching the search criteria. The matching licenses will be 3 listed on the Search Results page. The call sign, licensee name, FRN, radio service, status, and expiration date for each license that matches your search criteria will be displayed in rows across the main portion of the page. A message will be displayed on the Search Results page if no matches were found for the specified search criteria. Click the New Search link and re-specify search criteria. 6. Select the call sign of a license to access the detailed license information for that license. 7. Information on the license detail is organized by tabs. Click on the corresponding tab to access data on the license detail. The details for most of the radio services include the tabs listed below: • Main Tab – Displays general information about the license such as call sign, radio service, status, important dates, licensee and licensee contact information, qualifications, ownership, and demographics. • Admin Tab – displays administrative information relating to the license, including automated letters, FCC comments, license history, and any special conditions that apply to the license. In addition, the Market-Based license detail includes the following tabs: • Market Summary Tab—Displays market and submarket (if any) information; channel block and associated frequencies; auction ID and label; views of spectrum and market areas, undefined areas and other licenses in the market area; information about authorized spectrum and geographical areas (for licenses involved with partition or disaggregation); market area type and code; population figures from the 2000 Census, and auctions cross-reference information. • Locations Tab—This tab appears for Market-Based licenses that are required to submit location information to the FCC. This tab displays location information, license information, location technical data, and frequency data. Additional tabs may also appear, depending on the radio service under which the license is filed, that contain various types of technical data. Click the Help button for information regarding the data displayed on each tab. 8. To re-access the ULS Search Results page, select the Return to Results button. 9. To return to the ULS License Search page from which you began your search, select the New Search button. Technical Support For additional information or assistance you may visit the Web at http://esupport.fcc.gov. You may also call the FCC Support Center at (877) 480-3201 (TTY 202-414-1255) and select an option. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays). To provide quality service and ensure security, all telephone calls are recorded.