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 00-2042
September 7, 2000

800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) Service 
Frequencies in the Lower 80 Channels 

Pre-Auction Seminar Reminder 

September 18, 2000


A free FCC pre-auction seminar for the 800 MHz Lower 80 Channels Auction (Auction No. 36) 
is scheduled for Monday, September 18, 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 2 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 800 MHz band 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:	September 15, 2000 
Seminar Date:						September 18, 2000 
Short Form Application (FCC Form 175):		September 29, 2000  6:00 p.m. EST
Upfront Payments (via wire transfer): 		October 16, 2000  6:00 p.m. EST
Orders for Remote Bidding Software:		October 17, 2000  5:30 p.m. EST
Mock Auction:						October 30, 2000 
Auction Start Date:					November 1, 2000 

It is strongly advised that potential bidders review all 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 Linda Sanderson of the Auctions Operations Branch at 
(717) 338-2888, or for Press Inquiries, Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654.

FCC AUCTION SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM
Auction No. 36   
The FCC will sponsor a one-day seminar for the 800 MHz Lower 80 Channels 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.

Reservations will be taken on a first-come first-served basis until room capacity is filled. 
The seminar will be held:
Monday, September 18, 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. - 2 p.m.
If hotel accommodations are needed
Please contact 1-888-225-5322 (option #2) for a list of hotels in the area

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To register, complete the form below and return 
no later than noon, Friday, September 15, 2000, by mail or fax to:

FCC Auction No. 36
Auctions Operations Branch
1270 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA  17325-7245

FAX:  717-338-2850
Phone:  717-338-2888

I/We will attend the seminar for Auction No. 36, Monday, September 18, 2000.

Name of attendee: _____________________________________________________
Name of attendee: _____________________________________________________
Company name:  ______________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________   Fax: ______________________________