PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION News Media Information: (202) 418-0500 445 12th STREET, S.W. Fax-On-Demand: (202) 418-2830 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov DA 00-125 January 24, 2000 Supplemental Closed Broadcast Pre-Auction Seminar Thursday, February 3, 2000 The free FCC pre-auction seminar for the Supplemental Closed Broadcast Auction is scheduled for Thursday, February 3, 2000. Interested parties must pre-register using the attached form or by calling the FCC. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the program will end by 4 p.m. The seminar will be held at the Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street S.W., Washington, D.C. Potential bidders in the auction are strongly encouraged to attend. This seminar provides an opportunity for hands-on demonstrations of the FCC filing and bidding software and access to the FCC staff responsible for the Broadcast service licensing and auction conduct procedures. The following is a timeline of the important events prior to the auction start date: Deadline to register for Pre-Auction Seminar: January 31, 2000 Seminar Date: February 3, 2000 Short Form Application (FCC Form 175): February 18, 2000 5:30 p.m. ET Upfront Payments (via wire transfer): March 6, 2000 6:00 p.m. ET Orders for Remote Bidding Software: March 7, 2000 5:30 p.m. ET Mock Auction: March 17, 2000 Auction Start Date: March 21, 2000 It is strongly advised that all potential bidders review the public notices released for this auction prior to the seminar. To register for the seminar, please contact the FCC’s Auctions Hotline at (888)-225-5322, Press Option #2, or directly at (717) 338-2888. For further information, please contact Ruby Hough at (202) 418-0660 or Kathy Garland at (717) 338-2801 of the Auctions Operations Branch, or for Press Inquiries, Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654. FCC AUCTION SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM Auction No. 28 The FCC will sponsor a one-day seminar for Supplemental Closed Broadcast auction applicants. The seminar is free of charge and will provide information about pre-auction procedures, service and auction rules, conduct of the auction, and the FCC remote bidding software. Reservation will be taken on a first-come first-served basis until room capacity is filled. The seminar will be held: Thursday, February 3, 2000 Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street S.W. Washington, DC 20554 Registration 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Seminar 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. If hotel accommodations are needed Please contact 1-888-225-5322 (option #2) for a list of hotels in the area ********************************** To register, complete the form below and return no later than Monday, January 31, 2000, by mail or fax to: FCC Auction 28 Auctions Operations Branch 1270 Fairfield Road Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245 FAX: 717-338-2850 Phone: 717-338-2888 I/We will attend the Supplemental Closed Broadcast Auction, Thursday, February 3, 2000. Name of attendee: _____________________________________________________ Name of attendee: _____________________________________________________ Company name: ______________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________ Fax: ______________________________