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                                                                                                           DA 98-22 
      January 7, 1998



WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SPONSORS AUCTIONS FORUM


                                     
        In an effort to continually enhance the Commission's auction process, the Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau will open the 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio Service
(SMR) post-auction forum to all bidders in recently completed auctions.  This forum is open
to bidders in the Broadband Personal Communications Services D, E & F Block, Cellular
Unserved Area Licenses, Wireless Communication Service, and Digital Audio Radio Service 
auctions. 

       The purpose of this forum is to receive feedback from bidders on their experiences
with the auction process.  In addition, bidders are encouraged to use this forum to present
specific recommendations for improving the operational components of the auctions process. 
Among the general topics to be discussed are information dissemination, application
processing and payment, and the overall conduct of the auctions.  Key FCC staff will be
available to answer questions.  

       The post-auction forum will be held on Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. at
the Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., Room
856. 
Space is limited.  Interested participants must call the Auctions Division of the Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau at (888) 225-5322 (press option #2 at the prompt) to register.



For further information, contact :
News Media: Elizabeth Lyle at 202-418-0654
Auctions and Industry Analysis Division: Ruby Hough at 202-418-0660