Summary

April 1, 1997 - April 2, 1997
Rounds:
25
Bidding Days:
2
Qualified Bidders
4
Winning Bidders:
2 bidders won 2 licenses
Gross Bids:
$173,234,888
Net Bids:
$173,234,888

General Information

 
Auction Announcements
Bidder Cross Reference (text)
 
4/2/1997
PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 97-656)
FCC Announces Auction Winners for Digital Audio Radio Service
 
3/20/1997
PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 97-594)
Auction of Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service, Applications to Participate in Auction Accepted for Filing
 
3/11/1997
PUBLIC NOTICE (DA 97-525)
Deadline Established for Submission of Supplemental Information for April 1 Auction of Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service
 
Winning Bidders
4/2/1997
FCC Announces Auction Winners for Digital Audio Radio Service
The Public Notice announces the closing (and the winners of) the DARS auction. Auction raised $173.2 million for two licenses; Initial down payments due April 16, 1997.
 
Qualified Bidders
3/20/1997
Auction of Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service, Applications to Participate in Auction Accepted for Filing
This Public Notice announces the procedures for the Auction of Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service and qualified bidders, conditioned upon receipt of required upfront payment.