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August 19, 1997

Andrew P. McDowell, Esq.
CNS Microwave, Inc
12355 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 300
Reston, Virginia 20191-3420

                                   Re:  CNS Microwave, Inc.
                                        File No. ETC-97-12
                                        DA No. 97-1761


Dear Mr. McDowell:

     On June 20, 1997, you filed an application for a determination of exempt 
telecommunications company status on behalf of CNS Microwave, Inc., pursuant to Section
34(a)(1) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 (PUHCA), as added by Section 103
of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.  The CNS Microwave, Inc. application was placed on
public notice for comment on the adequacy and accuracy of the representations contained therein
on June 23, 1997.  Application of CNS Microwave, Inc., Public Notice, DA No. 97-1310 (OGC
rel. June 23, 1997).  No comments were filed in response to the public notice. 

     Based on the information set forth in the application, we find that CNS Microwave, Inc.
is an exempt telecommunications company, as that term is defined in PUHCA Section 34(a)(1),
as amended.  As such, the application of CNS Microwave, Inc. for a determination of ETC status
is, therefore, granted.  A copy of this letter will be sent to the Securities and Exchange
Commission.



FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION



William E. Kennard, General Counsel
Office of General Counsel