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                                                     DA 97-2024
                                             September 18, 1997
                                                               
               Spectrum Auction Schedule for 1998
                                

     In 1998, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau ("WTB") will conduct numerous
spectrum auctions.  Some of these auctions are contingent on the completion of rulemaking
actions at the agency.  Specifically, during the first quarter of 1998, the WTB tentatively plans
to auction:    

220 MHz Service:  This auction will consist of 908 licenses in the Phase II 220 MHz service,
with three nationwide, 30 Regional Economic Area Groupings ("REAGs") and 875 Economic
Area ("EA") licenses.  

Paging Service (929 and 931 MHz):  This auction will consist of 2,754 licenses to provide
Common Carrier Paging ("CCP," with 37 channels offered) and Private Carrier Paging
("PCP," with 17 channels offered) services in the 929 and 931 MHz bands.  One license will
be granted for each channel in 51 Major Trading Areas ("MTAs") authorizing service on
unpaired 25 kHz channels of spectrum.

     The list below are additional services that potentially will be auctioned in 1998.  Some
of these services are subject to the outcome of rulemaking proceedings or resolution of other
contingent matters prior to auction.

    Lower 200 Channels (800 MHz)

    Lower Band Paging (35-36, 43-44, 152-159 and 454-460 MHz)

    General Wireless Communications Services (4660-4685 MHz)

    Narrowband Personal Communication Services (901-902, 930-931 and 940-941 MHz)

    Multiple Address Systems (928-929, 932-932.5, 941-941.5, 952-952.85, 956.25-956.45
     and 959.85-960 MHz) 


    Location and Monitoring Services (904-909.750, 927.750-928, 919.750-921.750,
     927.500-927.750, 921.750-927.250 and 927.250-927.500 MHz)

    Public Coast Stations (2-26, 156-162 and 217-220 MHz)

    Pending Analog Broadcast Channels for Commercial Radio and Television Stations 
  
    39 GHz Service (38.6-40.0 GHz)  

     All interested parties should contact the FCC's Auction staff at (888) CALL-FCC or 
888-225-5322 (please press option #2 at the prompt) to request to be put on the mailing list for
the auction or auctions in which they are interested in participating.  By doing so, potential
applicants ensure that they will receive information detailing the specific terms and conditions
of the auction.  Calling this telephone number is the only way to be placed on a mailing list for
our upcoming auctions. 

     In order to keep apprised of the FCC's auction schedule (which is subject to change),
Report & Orders, Public Notices, and all other relevant documents, we strongly advise that all
interested parties regularly visit our web site.  The World Wide Web ("www") URL address
for the Auctions Home Page is:  http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/auctions/


Bidder Alerts: 

    The Commission does not approve any individual investment proposal, nor does it
     provide a warranty with respect to any license being auctioned.  Potential
     applicants and investors are reminded that winning a license in an FCC spectrum
     auction is not a guarantee of success in the marketplace.

    The FCC makes no representations or warranties about the use of spectrum for
     particular services.  Applicants should be aware that an FCC auction represents an
     opportunity to become an FCC licensee in this service, subject to certain conditions
     and regulations.  An FCC auction does not constitute an endorsement by the FCC
     of any particular services, technologies or products, nor does an FCC license
     constitute a guarantee of business success.  Applicants should perform their
     individual due diligence before proceeding as they would with any new business
     venture.

    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found that some unscrupulous
     individuals have designed investment schemes around licenses auctioned or to be
     auctioned by the FCC.  If you have an inquiry or complaint about a specific
     investment offering, call the National Fraud Information Center, 1-800-876-7060,
     or www.fraud.org.  You also may contact your state attorney general or state
     corporations office.  The Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange
     Commission receive complaints on investment fraud and offer consumer education
     materials.  Contact the FTC at 202-326-3128 or at www.ftc.gov. Contact the SEC
     at 202-942-7040 or at www.sec.gov.

    Potential bidders should also be aware that pending rulemaking proceedings are
     considering changes to the Commission's auctions, including whether to continue to
     permit small businesses to pay for licenses in installment payments.

     For further information contact LaVonia Connelly, Auctions and Industry Analysis
Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau at (202) 418-0660.

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