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 01-1062
April 24, 2001

LOWER AND UPPER PAGING BANDS
AUCTION SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 26, 2001

Pre-Auction Seminar Reminder 

May 3, 2001

A free FCC pre-auction seminar for the Lower and Upper Paging Bands Auction (Auction No. 
40) is scheduled for Thursday, May 3, 2001.  Interested parties must pre-register using the 
attached form or by calling the FCC.  Registration will begin at 9:30 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 systems, as well as access to the FCC staff responsible for the Paging 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:	May  1, 2001 
Seminar Date:						May  3, 2001 
Short Form Application (FCC Form 175):		May 14, 2001  6:00 p.m. EST
Upfront Payments (via wire transfer): 		June  4, 2001  6:00 p.m. EST
Mock Auction:						June 22, 2001 
Auction Start Date:					June 26, 2001  

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 Lisa Stover 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. 40

The FCC will sponsor a one-day seminar for Auction No. 40 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 Automated Auction System. 

The specifics for this seminar are as follows:

Thursday, May 3, 2001
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street SW
Commission Meeting Room (Twelfth Street) 
Washington, DC  20554
Registration 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Seminar 10:00 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
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To register, complete the form below and
return no later than
Tuesday, May 1, 2001, by mail or fax to:

FCC Auction No. 40
Auctions Operations Branch
1270 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA  17325-7245

FAX:  717-338-2850
Phone:  717-338-2888
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I/We will attend the Auction No. 40 seminar, scheduled for Thursday, May 3, 2001.


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