PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION News media information 202/418-0500 1919 M STREET N.W. Fax-On-Demand 202/418-2830 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL WIRELESS INFORMATION Report No. CWS-98-22 March 5, 1998 This Public Notice includes, where applicable, information regarding the following applications filed with the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Commercial Wireless Division: Cellular Radiotelephone Services applications Accepted for Filing; Cellular Radiotelephone Services applications Actions Taken; Paging and Radiotelephone Services applications Accepted for Filing; Paging and Radiotelephone Services applications Actions Taken; Personal Communications Services applications Accepted for Filing; Personal Communications Services applications Actions Taken; Wireless Communications Services applications Accepted for Filing; Wireless Communications Services applications Actions Taken; Cellular Radiotelephone Services RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING The following Phase 2 applications for unserved area have been accepted for filing. Received Callsign Market File Number Name of Applicant 2/19/98 KNKA658 253B,535B 01687-CL-P2-98 Sioux City MSA Limited Partnership 2/19/98 KNKN288 553B2 01688-CL-P2-98 Colorado 7-Saguache Limited Partnership 2/23/98 KNKN421 486B 01689-CL-P2-98 RCC Licenses, Inc. The following applications for major modifications to cellular systems have been accepted for filing. Some of the applications may have de minimis extensions into adjacent MSA/RSA. Received Callsign Market File Number Name of Applicant 2/20/98 KNKQ296 369B 01682-CL-MP-98 360 Communications Co. of Ft. Walton Beach Limited Partnership The above application is a major environmental action pursuant to Sec. 1.1307(a) of the Rules. 2/23/98 KNKN369 657B 01707-CL-MP-98 Texas RSA 6 Limited Partnership Interested persons will have thirty (30) days from the date of this notice to submit Petitions/Comments on the above applications. Oppositions may be filed within ten (10) days, replies may be filed within five (5) days. No further pleadings will be accepted. Copies of Petitions/Comments should be submitted to Licensing & Technical Analysis Branch, 2100 M St., N.W., Room 8042, Washington, D.C. 20554 Cellular Radiotelephone Services RE: ACTIONS TAKEN The following Phase 2 unserved area applications have been granted on the date of this Public Notice unless otherwise noted. File Number Callsign Market Name of Applicant 00365-CL-P2-98 KNKA571 276A,482AWWC Holding Co., Inc. 00722-CL-P2-98 KNKA337 437A CMT Partners 00803-CL-P2-98 KNKN480 437A,442AGCC License Corporation 00890-CL-P2-98 KNKN443 24A,437A GCC License Corporation 512A 00894-CL-P2-98 KNKN561 436A GCC License Corporation 00936-CL-P2-98 KNKK333 636A,640AGCC License Corporation 00950-CL-P2-98 KNKN404 533B,721BAliant Cellular Inc. 00952-CL-P2-98 KNKN504 535B,253BAliant Cellular Inc. 00992-CL-P2-98 KNKA681 335B1,333B1 Century Cellular of Pine Bluff, Inc. 291B1 00995-CL-P2-98 KNKQ380 29A Centennial Hammond Cellular LLC 01037-CL-P2-98 KNKN208 322A,320ASmith Bagley, Inc. 01133-CL-P2-98 KNKQ430 526B3 Nemont Communications, Inc. 01150-CL-P2-98 KNKR334 342B,321BMericom, Inc. The following applications for major modifications of cellular systems have been granted on the date of this Public Notice unless otherwise noted. File Number Callsign Market Name of Applicant 04085-CL-MP-97 KNKA225 12B Florida Cellular Service, Inc. 01078-CL-MP-98 KNKA283 48B Toledo MSA Limited Partnership 01231-CL-MP-98 KNKQ299 404B Indiana RSA 2 Partnership The Bureau has made a finding that the proposed towers of the above applications would not have a significant impact upon the environment. 00998-CL-MP-98 KNKQ374 458A Centennial Beauregard Cellular LLC These authorizations do not convey to the licensee the right to receive protection from the capture of subscriber traffic, co-channel interference or first-adjacent-channel interference in any area outside of the authorized Cellular Geographic Service Area (CGSA) of the system. Moreover, any facility authorized herein with a service area boundary (SAB) extending into the CGSA of any other operating cellular system on the same channel block, regardless of when such other cellular system was/is authorized, is subject to the following condition: In the event that the licensee of the other cellular system requests that the SAB of the facilities authorized herein be removed from its CGSA, the licensee herein must reduce transmitting power or antenna height (or both) as necessary to remove the SAB from the CGSA, unless written consent from the licensee of the other cellular system, allowing the SAB extension, is obtained. CORRECTION: Correct the market name of the following application which appeared on Public Notice No. CWS-98-21 dated February 26, 1998. File Number Callsign Market Name of Applicant 01575-CL-P1-98 KNKR335 319A-Coconino Smith-Bagley, Inc. Paging and Radiotelephone Services RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING The applications listed herein have been found, upon initial review, to be acceptable for filing. The Commission may return any of the applications if, upon further examination, it is determined they are defective or not in conformance with the Commission's Rules and Regulations, or its policies. Final action will not be taken on any of these applications earlier than 31 days following the date of this notice, except for radio applications not requiring a 30 day notice period ( 309(c)) of the Communications Act. In order for a mutually exclusive application to be entitled to concurrent consideration with any application appearing herein, it must be received in a condition acceptable for filing and timely in accordance with the following: (a) in the case of initial applications for non-931 MHz frequencies subject to Part 22 of the Commission's Rules, no later than 30 days from the date of this Public Notice; (b) if the application is for a 931 MHz frequency, no later than 60 days after this Public Notice or the close of business one business day preceding the day on which the Commission takes an action, but in no case less than 30 days after this Public Notice. File Number Licensee Call Sign Freq. MHz Location 21339-CG-P/ML-98 MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES KWU510 454.675 MILPITAS, CA 21339-CG-P/ML-98 MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES KWU510 454.875 MILPITAS, CA Paging and Radiotelephone Service RE: ACTIONS TAKEN File Number Licensee CallSign Code Freq. MHz Location 24471-CD-R-88 GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED KMA609C 454.425 SANTA MONICA, CA 24471-CD-R-88 GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED KMA609C 454.525 SANTA MONICA, CA 24471-CD-R-88 GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED KMA609C 152.66 ROLLING HILLS, CA 24471-CD-R-88 GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED KMA609C 152.75 ROLLING HILLS, CA 24471-CD-R-88 GTE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATED KMA609C 454.65 ROLLING HILLS, CA 20070-CD-ML-90 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KUS280C 35.22 ERIE, PA 20070-CD-ML-90 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KUS280C 35.22 EUCLID, OH 20070-CD-ML-90 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KUS280C 35.22 CHARDON, OH 20070-CD-ML-90 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KUS280C 35.22 CONNEAUT, OH 20070-CD-ML-90 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KUS280C 35.22 ASHTABULA, OH 20070-CD-ML-90 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KUS280C 75.5 ASHTABULA, OH 20070-CD-ML-90 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KUS280C 35.22 WILLOUGHBY, OH 20070-CD-ML-90 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KUS280C 35.22 PAINESVILLE, OH 20070-CD-ML-90 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KUS280C 72.02 NORTH ROYALTON, OH 26633-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KNKH903 C 43.42 DERRY, NH 26633-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KNKH903 C 43.42 BOSTON, MA 26633-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KNKH903 C 43.42 DANVERS, MA 26633-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KNKH903 C 43.42 ENFIELD, NH 26633-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KNKH903 C 43.42 FRANKLIN, NH 26633-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KNKH903 C 43.42 HOOKSETT, NH 26633-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KNKH903 C 43.42 FARMINGTON, NH 26633-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KNKH903 C 43.42 WEST BRIDGEWATER, MA 26633-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KNKH903 C 43.42 WEST BRIDGEWATER, MA 29366-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KCA240C 454.05 BOSTON, MA 29366-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KCA240C 454.05 FOXBORO, MA 29366-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KCA240C 454.05 NEEDHAM, MA 29366-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KCA240C 454.05 WINDHAM, NH 29366-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KCA240C 454.05 BROCKTON, MA 29366-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KCA240C 454.05 KINGSTON, MA 29366-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KCA240C 454.05 REHOBOTH, MA 29366-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KCA240C 454.05 WORCESTER, MA 29366-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KCA240C 454.05 CUMBERLAND, RI 29366-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KCA240C 454.05 GLOUCESTER, MA 29366-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KCA240C 454.05 GLOUCESTER, MA 29366-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KCA240C 459.05 FRAMINGHAM, MA 29366-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KCA240C 454.05 NEW BEDFORD, MA 29366-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KCA240C 454.05 EAST WALPOLE, MA 29366-CD-ML-92 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KCA240C 454.05 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 72.22 PARMA, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 72.22 PARMA, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 72.96 PARMA, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 72.96 PARMA, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 454.15 CANTON, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 454.15 LORAIN, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 454.15 MEDINA, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 454.15 NEWBURG, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 454.15 NEWBURY, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 454.15 OLMSTEAD, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 75.76 CLEVELAND, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 75.76 CLEVELAND, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 75.76 CLEVELAND, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 75.9 CLEVELAND, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 75.9 CLEVELAND, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 75.9 CLEVELAND, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 75.9 CLEVELAND, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 454.15 CLEVELAND, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 454.15 CLEVELAND, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 454.15 CLEVELAND, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 454.15 GLENWILLOW, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 454.15 WILLOUGHBY, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 454.15 PAINESVILLE, OH 20185-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. KLF508C 454.15 WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH 23084-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS,INC. WRD367C 454.125 LANSING, MI 23084-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS,INC. WRD367C 454.125 CHARLOTTE, MI 23084-CD-ML-94 MOBILEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS,INC. WRD367C 454.125 CHARLOTTE, MI 34178-CR-P/ML-96 ASOTIN TELEPHONE CO. KNKM860 C 454.5 TROY, OR The following codes describe the preceding actions: G Grant- The award of an authorization for the construction and operation of apparatus for the transmission of energy, or communications, or signals by radio. 47 U.S.C.  153 (cc)(ee). Authorization is granted if the applicant is found qualified, there are frequencies available, and the public interest, convenience, and necessity would be served by the grant.  22.132. V Developmental - Authorization for experimentation leading to the development of a service regulated by Part 22.  22.401 et seq. D Dismissal - An application may be rejected for failure: to prosecute, comply, or justify noncompliance with Commission requests for additional information or at the request of the applicant. Dismissal may be with or without prejudice.  1.748; 22.128. T Termination - License ceases to be valid or is no longer in force, by operation of Commission Rules. 22.144. C Cancellation - Authorization is voided because of voluntary relinquishment by the licensee.  22.144(e). R Return - Application not in accordance with Commission Rules is defective and is returned as unacceptable for filing.  1.746; 22.120. N Developmental to Regular Authority - Conditions of Developmental grant were satisfied and regular authority is granted.  22.411(d); 22.413(b). Corrections - Amendment to previously reported information. PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE INFORMATION RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION After preliminary review, the application(s) listed herein for major environmental action, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. 1.1307 (a) are ACCEPTED for filing. The Commission may, however, return or dismiss any of the application(s) that it finds, upon further examination to be defective or not in accordance with the Commission's rules. See 47 C.F.R.  24.426(c) and 24.826(c). No application listed herein will be granted earlier than 31 days after the date of this Public Notice. See 47 C.F.R.  24.427(b) and 24.827(b). Petitions to deny any of the listed application(s) may be filed no later than 30 days from the date of this Public Notice. Oppositions to petitions to deny may be filed no later than 10 days after the original petition to deny is filed. Replies to the oppositions may be filed no later than 5 days after the time for filing oppositions has expired. See 47 C.F.R.  1.45, 1.2108, 24.430, and 24.830. Market/ Channel Applicant Date Rec'd File Number Call Sign M020/B PrimeCo Personal Communications, L.P. 2-19-98 50398-CW-ML-98 KNLF240 For further information contact Irene Longin or Irene Griffith at (202) 418-1385. PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE INFORMATION ACTIONS TAKEN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau determined, based on an independent review of the Environmental Assessments filed by the applicants, listed herein, that the proposed towers will not have any significant impact upon the environment. See 47 C.F.R.  1.1308(d). Accordingly, the application(s) listed herein for major environmental actions are GRANTED. Market/ Channel Applicant Date Rec'd File Number Call Sign M018/A AT&T Wireless PCS Inc. 1-9-98 50329-CW-ML-98 KNLF235 On February 26, 1998, the Commission issued a Public Notice Report Number CWS-98-21, announcing the grant of the applications for Environmental Action. The following correction is made to the aforementioned public notice. Market/ CORRECT Channel Applicant Date Rec'd File Number Call Sign M020/B PrimeCo Personal Communications, L.P. 10-30-97 50042-CW-ML-98 KNLF240 For further information contact Irene Longin or Irene Griffith at (202) 418-1385. Information regarding the above referenced item(s) will be available for public inspection in Room 5608, 2025 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., during regular hours of the Public Reference and Information Branch, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Copies may be obtained from: International Transcription Service, Inc. 1231 20th Street, N.W Washington, D.C. 20037 Phone: (202)857-3800 -FCC-