[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 144 (Thursday, July 27, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38554-38561]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-18454]



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


FCC Clarification of Manual and Electronic Filing Process for the 
Broadband PCS ``C Block'' Auction; Improved Software and Instructions 
Provided--Electronic Signatures Are Acceptable

July 14, 1995.

Information for All Filers

    By Public Notice, released June 13, 1995, the Commission announced 
it was suspending the June 15, 1995 filing deadline for the FCC Form 
175 applications for the broadband personal communications services 
(PCS) C Block auction and would return any applications filed prior to 
the announcement of a new filing deadline. The Commission established a 
new, July 28, 1995 filing deadline by Public Notice on June 23, 1995. 
By this Public Notice, the Commission clarifies that it will continue 
to accept any short form applications that are filed up to the July 28 
filing deadline. We remind bidders, however, that we have a pending 
rule making proceeding that proposes changes to the competitive bidding 
rules for the C Block auction. See Further Notice of Proposed Rule 
Making, FCC 95-263, 60 FR 34,201 (June 30, 1995). Bidders may want to 
wait until that proceeding is resolved before submitting their FCC Form 
175 applications.

Electronic Filing Instructions

    The FCC urges applicants for the upcoming broadband Personal 
Communications Services (PCS) ``C block'' auction to file their FCC 
Form 175 applications electronically and emphasizes that the electronic 
transmission of a name in place of a handwritten signature is 
permitted.
    In an Order released April 21, 1995 (April 21 Order), electronic 
filing of applications was announced. See Order, DA 95-805. The April 
21 Order stated that ``handwritten signatures will continue to be 
required on all applications unless and until specific procedures are 
established for electronic filing of such applications. Such procedures 
will be implemented by future Public Notices in the Federal Register, 
modified application forms, and other published procedures.'' Id. at 
para. 3.
    The specific procedures for electronically filing applications for 
the C Block were set forth previously in the Bidder Information Package 
for the FCC Entrepreneurs' Block auction on Block C, which was released 
to the public in May 1995. The Commission, however, is republishing 
these procedures, as updated, in an attachment to this Public Notice, 
which will be printed in the Federal Register in its entirety. See 
Attachment A. By so doing, the agency is responding to concerns that 
electronic signatures may not be officially recognized according to the 
terms of the April 21 Order. The Commission will accept the electronic 
transmission of a name as a valid signature on all electronically filed 
FCC Form 175 applications as specified in Attachment A to the Public 
Notice.
    Also, in an effort to make it easier for applicants to file 
electronically, the Commission has improved its software to facilitate 
the electronic filing process. Today, in re-releasing electronic filing 
procedures, the Commission offers new and improved instructions on how 
to down-load the software and on electronic filing generally. The new 
software will be available starting Saturday, July 15, 1995. Anyone 
interested in filing electronically must down-load the new software 
package since the old one will no longer be recognized by the 
Commission's computer system. Any information previously submitted to 
the electronic filing system has been purged. Therefore, on July 15, 
1995, electronic filing will be available to the public. Electronically 
filed applications may be modified by the applicant up until the filing 
deadline, 5:30 p.m. E.D.T. on Friday, July 28, 1995, when the 
information submitted by the applicant will be considered a formally 
filed application. All applicants are encouraged to file 
electronically. Applicants are also encouraged to watch 

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for Public Notices which will keep them apprised of any important dates 
or rule changes involving the C Block PCS auction.

FCC Auction Hotline: (202) 418-1400 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: 
News Media Contact--Stacey Reuben Mesa (202) 418-0654; General 
Information--Anne Linton (202) 418-0660

Federal Communications Commission.
LaVera F. Marshall,
Acting Secretary.
Attachment A--Electronic Filing Information and Instructions

    In order to be eligible to bid in the FCC action, applicants must 
submit an FCC Form 175 application to the Commission. The Commission 
recently implemented a remote access system to allow applicants to 
submit their FCC Form application electronically. Auction applicants 
will have the opportunity to file their applications either 
electronically or manually (via hard copy). Electronic filing will 
enable the appplicant to: (1) Receive interactive feedback while 
completing the application, and (2) receive immediate acknowledgment 
that the FCC Form 175 has been submitted for filing.
    A new version of the Remote FCC Form 175 application software will 
be available for downloading beginning Saturday, July 15, 1995. The old 
version of the Remote FCC Form 175 application software will not work. 
That is, all application software downloaded prior to Saturday, July 
15, 1995 will not run properly. The FCC encourages applicants to file 
electronically. The remote access system for initial filing of the FCC 
Form 175 applications will generally be available 24 hours per day.
    The old version of the Remote FCC Form 175 application software 
will not work. You must download the new version of the Remote FCC Form 
175 application software to file electronically. If you had previously 
downloaded and installed the FCC Form 175 application, then you should 
delete the existing FCC Form 175 directory (usually installed as c:/
auction) and all files within it. However, if you do not delete the 
directory before installation, then during installation the setup 
program will prompt you to update any existing files. You MUST update 
all the existing files. New instructions for downloading the 
application as well as revised instruction for filing electronically 
are attached.
    All FCC Form 175 applications submitted to the FCC previously have 
been DELETED from the system.
    The electronic filing process consists of an initial filing period 
and a resubmission period to make minor corrections.
    Applicants who file FCC Form 175 application electronically will 
NOT be required to transmit an original or electronic signature. 
However, by submitting the form electronically the certifying official 
has made representation that they are an authorized representative of 
the applicant for the license(s) selected, and that they have read the 
instructions and the certifications and all matters and things stated 
in the application and attachments including exhibits, are true and 
correct.
    Late applications (i.e., any applications filed after 5:30 p.m. 
E.D.T. on Friday, July 28, 1995) or unconfirmed submissions of 
electronic data will not be accepted.
    The following provides a general description of the electronic 
filing software.

    Note: All ownership documentation (for electronic filing) must 
be formatted as ASCII Text (.TXT) file(s), so be prepared and have 
the file(s) ready prior to accessing the remote FCC Form 175.

    The remote FCC Form 175 submission software will prompt the 
applicant for an FCC Account Number. The FCC Account number that is 
required to log in to the software is the same as what is required in 
Item 7 of the FCC Form 175 application. This number will be used to 
identify and track applications. Applicants must create this number 
using their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with a prefix of 
``0'', i.e., 0123456789. If, and only if, an applicant does not have a 
Taxpayer Identification Number, the applicant may use its ten digit 
area code and telephone number (i.e., 5552345678).
    In addition, the applicant will be required to enter a self-
assigned password. This password must be entered in both the password 
and the verify password fields. Be careful when entering the passwords 
since the data entry is case sensitive. The applicant will need to 
remember the exact spelling of the password and keep it secure. In the 
event that an applicant loses its password to the remote electronic 
filing system, the applicant most notify the FCC Technical Support 
Hotline at (202) 414-1260 and will be required to obtain a replacement 
code in person at the auction site located at 2 Massachusetts Avenue, 
NE in Washington, D.C. Only the certifying official or one of the 
authorized bidders will be able to obtain a replacement password and 
two forms of identification will be required (at least one of which 
must be a photo identification). To ensure the security of the filed 
applications, replacement passwords will not be provided over the 
telephone.
    Further, if an applicant exits the FCC Form 175 without ever 
submitting the application, the password associated with the FCC 
Account Number and any data entered will NOT be saved.
    The FCC Form 175 submission software contains seven main screens. 
The first screen is the ``Profile'' screen which is used to capture the 
general FCC Form 175 information. The second screen is the ``Licenses'' 
screen which is used to select the licenses for which the applicant 
wishes to apply. The third screen provides the ``Required 
Certifications'' prior to submitting their application. The fourth and 
fifth screens are used to submit the required ``Ownership'' 
information. Applicants must provide their ownership documentation in 
an ASCII Text (.TXT) file format. The sixth screen allows the applicant 
to enter a free-form waiver request. The last screen provides the 
instructions for filing the FCC Form 175.
    If the applicant exits the remote access system prior to submitting 
their FCC Form 175, the information that they entered during the 
session will not be saved.
    The electronic filing method will capture all of the information 
required on the FCC Form 175 and will electronically submit the 
application to the FCC when the Form 175 has been properly completed 
and the applicant presses the submit button. The system will provide 
interactive error messages to help ensure the application contains the 
required information. Applicants that file their FCC Form 175 
applications electronically through the FCC remote access system will 
be able to print their completed application.
    The Commission will prohibit submission of FCC Form 175 
applications after the deadline and encourages applicants to file their 
applications early in order to ensure that their applications are 
submitted and confirmed.
    After the FCC Form 175 has been successfully submitted, the option 
to generate and complete the FCC Form 159 (FCC Remittance Advice Form) 
will be offered. The FCC Form 159 screen allows the applicant to 
prepare and print its FCC Form 159 which must accompany its upfront 
payment to participate in the auction. Certain information will 
automatically appear on the screen based on the information entered on 
the applicant's FCC Form 175 application (i.e., the name and 

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address of the applicant, the payment type code, the FCC Code 1 
(auction number), etc.). The FCC Form 159 should be completed, 
submitted and printed. The printed copy must accompany an applicant's 
upfront payment if the applicant is paying by cashier's check or must 
be faxed to Mellon Bank at (412) 236-5702 if the applicant wishes to 
submit its upfront payment by wire transfer.
    After the initial submission period deadline, the Commission will 
issue a Public Notice which will identify accepted, incomplete and 
rejected applications and the markets in which each applicant has 
applied. All applications are still subject to FCC approval. Applicants 
who submit their FCC Form 175 electronically will need to check the 
Public Notices to verify acceptance of their application.
    During the resubmission period, applicants can make minor 
corrections to their FCC Form 175 application electronically. 
Applicants will not be permitted to modify their license selection(s), 
change their certifying official, or change control of the applicant. 
If the FCC Form 175 is initially submitted electronically, then any 
modifications to the form must also be submitted electronically. 
Further, minor modifications to FCC Form 175 applications, intended to 
correct applications initially determined to be incomplete, must be 
submitted prior to the deadline for resubmissions stated in the Public 
Notice that identifies the accepted, incomplete and rejected 
applications.
    Once the Public Notice is released which identifies the accepted, 
incomplete, and rejected applications, remote access system users will 
be allowed to review other applicants' FCC Form 175 applications 
online.
    The FCC Form 175 review software may be used to review and print 
other applicants' FCC Form 175s. It also provides the ability to 
download other applicants' FCC Form 175s once the FCC Form 175 
resubmission period has started.
    The remote access system for initial filing of the FCC Form 175 
applications will generally be available 24 hours per day. Once the 
Public Notice that identifies the accepted, incomplete and rejected 
applications has been released by the Commission, the remote access 
system will generally be available on a 24 hour basis for resubmission 
of FCC Form 175 applications to make minor corrections and for the 
public to access other FCC Form 175 filings. During certain FCC 
required timeframes the system may not be available due to internal 
maintenance and process requirements or other unforeseen technical 
difficulties. A message will be provided when access is denied.
    Those applicants who wish to file their FCC Form 175 electronically 
or review other FCC Form 175 applications online will need to carefully 
review the Bidder's Information Package and all subsequent Public 
Notices. For technical assistance in downloading, extracting or 
installing the FCC application software contact the FCC Technical 
Support Hotline at (202) 414-1260.
    After the deadline for resubmitting corrected applications, the 
Commission will release another Public Notice announcing all 
applications that have been accepted for filing.
    There is no application fee required when filing an FCC Form 175. 
However, to be eligible to bid, an applicant will have to submit an 
upfront payment. In a pending rulemaking proceeding, the Commission is 
considering charging fees for software and on-line computer services 
associated with bidding and viewing other applications. 900 Number Fee 
Schedule Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, WTB Docket No. 95-69, 10 FCC 
Rcd 7066 (1995).
    The following provides information about electronic filing and 
remote access. It is divided into three functional and technical parts:

Part 1: Hardware and Software Requirements and Instructions for 
Installing Electronic Filing Software
Part 2: Instructions for using the remote FCC Form 175 Submission 
Program
Part 3: Instructions for using the remote FCC Form 175 Review Program.
Part 1--Hardware and Software Requirements and Instructions for 
Installing Electronic Filing Software

About Your Software

    The FCC Form 175, bid submission and round results viewer all 
require ppp software that is Winsock vl.1 compliant to access the FCC 
system. Configuration parameters for Trumpet v2.0b, NetManage Chameleon 
v4.1 and Wollongong Pathway Access for Windows v3.2 software are 
included in the appendix.

Recommended Hardware and Software Requirements to Access the FCC 
Auction System

    You will need at minimum the following hardware:
     CPU: Intel 80386 or above (80486 or faster 
recommended).
     RAM: 8MB RAM (more recommended if you have multiple 
applications open).
     Hard Disk: 10MB available disk space.
     1.44MB Floppy Drive (to install the FCC Form 175).
     Three blank MS-DOS formatted 1.44MB floppy 
disks.
     Modem: v.32bis 14.4bps Hayes compatible modem.
     Monitor: VGA or above.
     Mouse or other pointing device.
     Microsoft WindowsTM 3.1 or above, or 
Microsoft Windows for WorkGroupsTM v3.11 or above.
     PPP asynchronous communications package Winsock v1.1 
compliant.
    The FCC Form 175 has not been tested on a Macintosh or OS/2 
environment. Therefore the FCC will not provide assistance to those who 
cannot run Microsoft Windows 3.1 or above, or Windows for Workgroups 
v3.11 or above in an enhanced mode. This includes any other emulated 
Windows environments.
    If your Windows is in a networked environment, you should check 
with your local network administrator for any potential conflicts with 
the ppp software package you will use to connect to the FCC network. 
This usually includes any TCP/IP installed network protocol.

Phone Numbers

    The FCC Auction Network phone number for your ppp communications 
package is 202-408-7835. Technical support for installing or using the 
FCC Form 175 application can be reached at 202-414-1260. The FCC 
Auction BBS number is 202-682-5851. The general FCC Auction Hotline 
number is 202-418-1400.

Various Programs on the Internet

    The following is a list of various programs that can be found on 
the Internet. These files can be downloaded via ftp (be sure to 
download in binary mode).
    Trumpet v2.0b can be found at oak.oakland.edu in the following 
directory /simtel/win3/winsock as twsk20b.zip. The newest version, 
Trumpet v2.1c, can be found at ftp.trumpet.com.au in the directory /
winsock as twsk21c.zip. You will need PKWare's v2.04g pkunzip.exe to 
uncompress these files.
    PKWare v2.04g can be found at oak.oakland.edu in the following 
directory /simtel/msdos/zip as pkz204g.exe. This is a self-extracting 
file. Type pkz204g.exe to extract the file pkunzip.exe.
    Please be aware of any licensing issues for these shareware 
products. The information is included in the respective package. 

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Installing Your PPP Software

    Before you can use the FCC Form 175, you will need to install the 
ppp software. The ppp software should include documentation sufficient 
to install their product. Please see the appendix for various ppp 
software hints and configuration parameters.

Where to Get Form 175

    On the Internet, you can connect via anonymous ftp at fcc.gov. 
Login using the account name anonymous and use your Internet e-mail 
address as the password. The file F175V2.EXE can be found in the 
following dir: /pub/Auctions/PCS/Broadband/BTA. Set to binary before 
you download the file.
    If you wish to use the FCC Auctions BBS, dial 202-682-5851 (set 
your modem to 8 databits, no parity and 1 stop). To download the FCC 
Form 175 application, you will need a communications program that can 
handle at least xmodem protocol and preferably zmodem protocol.

Detailed Internet Instruction

    To access the FCC ftp server, you will need to have access to the 
Internet and ftp client software. The following are instructions for 
the command line version of ftp. Graphical ftp interfaces may differ; 
please check with your lcoal computer specialist. Connect to the FCC 
ftp server, usually by typing ftp fcc.gov.
     At the user name prompt, type anonymous and press [Enter].
     At the password prompt, type your Internet e-mail address 
and press [Enter].
     Type binary so you can download binary files and press 
[Enter].
     Change your current directory to the BTA directory by 
typing: cd/pub/Auctions/PCS/Broadband/BTA and press [Enter].
     Type get F175V2.EXE and press [Enter].
     To exit, type bye and press [Enter].

Detailed BBS Instructions
    To access the FCC Auctions BBS, you will need a PC with a modem and 
a communications package that can handle at least xmodem protocol. Use 
the communications package to dial in to 202-682-5851. Use the settings 
of 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit (8,n,1).
    New users follow steps 1-6, otherwise go to step 7:
    1. Type New and press [Enter]. If the word ANSI is blinking, type Y 
for Yes. If the word ANSI is not blinking, type N for No.
    2. Type in your first and last name and press [Enter]. This will be 
your login name.
    3. Type in your Telephone number and press [Enter].
    4. Type in your Fax number and press [Enter].
    5. Type in what you want your password to be and press [Enter].
    6. Retype the password for verification and press [Enter].
    After the account is generated:
    7. Type B for Broadband Auction and press [Enter].
    8. Type B for BTA Auction and press [Enter].
    9. Type P to download program files.
    10. Move the cursor to the file F175V2.EXE, type [Control-D] (hold 
the Ctrl key down and press the D key) for Download and press [Enter].
    11. Type the letter representing the transfer protocol you want to 
use and press [Enter]. How the file is downloaded and where it gets 
downloaded depends on the package being used.
    12. When the file has finished downloading, press [Enter].
    Repeat steps 9 through 12 to download another file or press X and 
[Enter] to exit the screen.
    To Exit:
    Type X to exit and press [Enter] and continue to press [Enter] 
until asked if you want to exit the BBS. Answer Y for Yes when asked to 
verify that you want to exit.

Creating Installation Disks From Downloaded Files

    After you download the file F175V2.EXE, create the FCC Form 175 
installation disks. You will need to have three (3) blank MS-
DOS formatted 3.5'' 1.44MB disks. To create the installation 
disks, type at the MS-DOS prompt: F175V2/!
    The F175V2 program will first decompress several files and then run 
a batch file to create the installation disks. Please follow the 
instructions on the screen.

Installing FCC Form 175 Disks

    If you had previously downloaded and installed the FCC Form 175 
application then you should delete the existing FCC Form 175 directory 
(usually installed as c:\auction) and all files within it. However, if 
you do not delete the directory before installation, then during 
installation the setup program will prompt you to update any existing 
files. You MUST update all the existing files.
    After you create the installation disks, restart Windows and run 
SETUP.EXE from installation Disk 1 of 3 and follow the instructions on 
the screen. Before running the installed FCC Form 175, be sure you have 
started and successfully connected using your ppp software.

Running FCC Form 175

    After the FCC Form 175 installation completes, you will have a new 
Program Manager group called FCC Auction with two icons: Remote FCC 
Form 175 Submit and Remote FCC Form 175 Review. You must start the ppp 
software and be connected before you start either the Remote FCC Form 
175 Review or Remote FCC Form 175 Submit. To start up either the Remote 
FCC Form 175 Submit or the Remote FCC 175 Review, you double click the 
respective icon. When you are finished with either FCC Form 175 
program, be sure to disconnect from the FCC Network via your ppp 
software.
Appendix--Installing Trumpet v2.ob or Higher

    If you already have some kind of TCP/IP networking package 
installed, the Trumpet Winsock program may not run. Contact your LAN 
administrator for assistance. Trumpet versions 2.0b and 2.1c have 
successfully been tested to work with the FCC network.
    Copy the files winsock.dll, tcpman.exe, hosts, services, login.cmd, 
bye.cmd, setup.cmd, sendreg.exe, and protocol to a suitable directory.

e.g., c/trumpet

    The essential files are:

winsock.dll  the core of the Trumpet TCP/IP driver
tepman.exe  controlling program for the Winsock
sendreg.exe  registration program
hosts  list of host names
services  list of Internet services
protocol  list of Internet protocols
login.cmd  Trumpet script file to connect to the FCC Network
bye.cmd  Trumpet script file to disconnect from the FCC Network
setup.cmd  Trumpet setup file to connect to the FCC Network

    Modify the path line in your autoexec.bat to contain a reference to 
that directory.

e.g., path c:/trumpet;c:/dos;c:/windows

    Make sure it is active by rebooting your computer. Now you are 
ready to start windows.
    From windows, start up tcpman by selecting File | Run from the file 
manager, then type tcpman. If this fails, the path is probably not set 
up correctly. Please fix it before proceeding. Later, you can set up 
tcpman as an icon so it can be started directly.
    Assuming you are a first time user, a setup screen will appear 
giving you a number of options to fill in. You will need to fill in the 
following details to enable the TCP package to function. If you are 
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seek some help from qualified Internet support staff--it will save you 
a lot of time.
    First click on Internal PPP. Some of the parameters will be grayed 
and others ungrayed.
Name server
     Enter name server IP address 165.135.22.249 for DNS 
searches.
Domain suffix
     Enter doman suffix fcc.gov
MTU
     Maximum Transmission Unit, set to 1500. Related to TCP MSS 
usually TCP MSS + 40 (Numeric)
TCP RWIN
     TCP Receive Window, set to 4096. It is recommended that 
this value be roughly 3 to 4 times the value of TCP MSS (Numeric).
TCP MSS
     Maximum Segment Size, set to 1460.
SLIP port
     your modem port number 1=com1, 2=com2 etc., (numeric).
Baud rate
     The speed you wish to run at (numeric), set to the maximum 
modem DTE speed or 57600. Up to 115200 is supported although speeds 
greater than 19200 require suitable hardware.
Hardware
     Handshake Should be checked.
    The rest of the details should be grayed out and you need not try 
to fill them in. When you are done, click on [OK].
Under the Dialler | 1. setup.cmd:
     Set the telephone number to: 202-408-7835. You may need to 
add a dialing prefix.
     Leave the login username blank (i.e., no username)
     Leave the login password blank (i.e., no password)
Under the file | PPP Options
     Do not enable PAP.
    If you decide to use the login script login.cmd, you will need to 
use a text editor and modify the following lines by using the pound 
symbol (#) at the beginning of the line. The line number is the 
approximate location:

Lines 71 and 72
    # input 30 $userprompt
    # output $username/13
Lines 76 and 77
    # input 30 $passprompt
    # output $password/13
Line 81
    # input 30 $prompt
Line 86
    # output $pppcmd/13
Line 88
    # input 30/n

    If all goes well, the Trumpet Winsock will be initialized. You are 
now ready to start using the Winsock.
    Remember, before you use the FCC Form 175, you will need to be 
connected. To connect, select Dialler | Login on the menu bar. After 
finishing the FCC Form 175, you should disconnect from the FCC network 
by selecting Dialler | Bye.

Detailed Configuration Information Using NetManage Chameleon v4.1

    Install the software as instructed by the NetManage installation 
routine. Activate the Custom--Connect Here icon in the Program Manager 
Internet Chameleon group. Setup Chameleon's parameters with the 
following:
Under the Custom menu Interface | Add:
     Set the Name to FCC.
     Set the Type to PPP.
Under the Custom menu   Setup | Port:
     Set the Baud Rate to the maximum DTE speed of your modem, 
usually 57600 bps for 14.4 kbps modems.
     Set the Data Bits to 8.
     Set the Stop Bits to 1.
     Set the Parity to none.
     Set the Flow Control to Hardware.
     Set the Connector to match your modem comm port.
Under the Custom menu   Setup | Modem:
     Select the modem that most closely matches your modem. 
Hayes is the most common choice.
Under the Custom menu   Setup | Dial:
     Type in the dial edit box: 202-408-7835. You may need to 
add a dialing prefix.
Under the Custom menu   Setup | Login:
     Leave User Name blank.
     Leave User Password blank.
Under the Services | Domain Servers:
     Set the IP address to the number 165.135.22.249
    Remember, before you use the FCC Form 175, you will need to be 
connected. To connect, click on Connect on the menu bar. After 
finishing the FCC Form 175, you should disconnect from the FCC network 
by clicking on Disconnect.

Configuration Information For Using Wollongong Pathway for Windows v3.2

    Install the Pathway Runtime for Windows v4.0 software using the 
Wollongong installation routine. During setup, you will be required to 
provide the following parameters: (you may enter anything for 
information not listed):
     Set the Adapter to SLIP/CSLIP/PPP connection.
     Set the Domain Name to fcc.gov.
     Set the IP Address to 0.0.0.0.
     Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.0.0.
     Set the DNS Server to the number 165.135.22.249.
    After the installation, start Dialer found in the Pathway Access 
Program Manger group. Enter a new profile (File | New) and supply the 
following relevant information:
     Set the Telephone Number to: 202-408-7835. You may need to 
add a dialing prefix.
     Set the Port to match your modem comm port
     Set the Baud Rate to the maximum DTE speed of your modem
     Check Driver Parameters' Flow Control
     Under Protocol, select PPP
     In the script text box, have only the following command:
    SEND:
    When you are finished, click on [Save] and provide a filename for 
your new profile.
    Before you use the FCC Form 175 programs, you must be connected. To 
connect, click on Dial on the tool bar. After you are connected, Dial 
will gray out and Disconnect will be made available. After finishing 
the FCC Form 175 programs, you should disconnect from the FCC Network 
by clicking on Disconnect.

General Setup for Unsupported or Unlisted PPP Software

    It is possible to use ppp software that we have not tested. The 
following information should provide enough information to make your 
software work. However, if your software cannot confirm/establish the 
following parameters, you will need to get one of the tested ppp 
software. The FCC will not provide support for any untested software 
product.
    1. Set the ppp software to ppp mode (do not set for slip).
    2. Set the domain name server to 165.135.22.249.
    3. Set the domain suffix to fcc.gov.
    4. Set the phone number to: 202-408-7835. You may need to add a 
dialing prefix.
    5. Be sure to set the Baud Rate to the maximum DTE modem speed. 
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usually 57600 bps for 14.4 kbps modems.
    6. Set the modem parameters to 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop 
(if needed, set flow control to hardware).
    Note: Spry's Internet-in-a-Box failed our testing procedures.
Part 2--Instructions For Using The Remote FCC Form 175 Submission

    The Remote FCC Form 175 Submission program must first be installed. 
You MUST start the ppp software and be connected to the FCC Remote 
Electronic Auction System before you start the FCC Form 175 program. If 
you have not successfully connected to the System, you will receive an 
error message after the Account Verification Login Screen stating that 
you were unable to connect to the server.
    Once you have successfully connected, double-click on the Remote 
FCC Form 175 Submission icon to load the application.
    Use the TAB key or the mouse to redirect the cursor so the data may 
be entered. The data entry for this application is case sensitive, 
therefore be careful to type using either lower case and/or upper case 
exactly as you want.
    In the lower right corner of the FCC Form 175 program is an icon 
with a question mark representing the Help facility. Click on the Help 
facility for definitions and additional instructions on how to use the 
FCC Form 175.

    Please Note: If you exit the FCC Form 175 without ever 
submitting the application, then the information that was entered 
and the password associated with that FCC Account Number will NOT be 
saved.

    After you have finished using the Remote FCC Form 175 Submission 
program, you should disconnect from the FCC System.
    The first screen to appear will be the Welcome Screen.

Welcome Screen

    Select the appropriate auction number (in this case auction `5') by 
using the mouse to advance to the arrow just below the word Auction.
    Click on Ok to continue the submission process. The next screen to 
appear will be the Account Verification Login Screen.
    To exit the remote FCC Form 175 application, click on the Exit 
button and enter either a `Y' or click on `Yes' in response to the 
message box that asks `Are you sure you want to exit the application?'.

Account Verification Login Screen

    Please Note: The data entry for this application is case sensitive, 
therefore be careful to type using either lower case and/or upper case 
exactly as you want.
    Enter your ten digit FCC Account Number. This is your Taxpayer 
Identification Number (TIN) with a prefix of `0' or your ten digit 
telephone number (if you do not have a TIN).
    Use the TAB key or the mouse to advance to the password. On the 
initial entry of this screen, you will be defining your confidential 
password. The password must be a minimum of five characters and a 
maximum of ten characters. It must be entered in BOTH the password and 
the verify password fields. Please be careful when typing the passwords 
since the data entry is case sensitive. You will need to remember the 
exact spelling of your password and keep it secure.
    Click on Ok to continue the FCC Form 175 submission process. The 
next screen to appear will be the Profile Screen.
    Click on the Cancel button to exit the Account Verification Login 
Screen.

Entering Data on the Profile Screen

    Please Note: After entering the Profile information, you will 
need to click on each tab at the top of the screen to navigate 
through the entire FCC Form 175.

    Click on the Instructions tab (at the top of the screen) to review 
the instructions for filing the FCC Form 175.
    The Profile Screen is used to capture the general FCC Form 175 
information. The FCC Form 175 will be displayed with your FCC Account 
Number and the auction number prefilled. The filing phase appears in 
the lower left corner of the screen in red.
    Enter the applicant name.
    Enter the applicant address, city, state, and zip code.
    Click on the applicable applicant classification box. Click on the 
box again to reset the box.
    If you are eligible to bid on entrepreneurial block licenses, then 
click on the appropriate entrepreneurial block box(es). Click on the 
box again to reset the box.
    Click on all applicable designated entity boxes. Click on the box 
again to reset the box.
    Enter the person(s) authorized to submit and withdraw a bid. Enter 
the name in First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name order.
    Click on the Required Certifications tab (at the top of the screen) 
to review the certification requirements. This screen provides the 
certification requirements for filing the FCC Form 175. Applicants 
should read the `Certifications' listed on the FCC Form 175 carefully 
before submitting the application. These certifications help to ensure 
a fair and competitive auction and require, among other things, 
disclosure to the Commission of certain information on applicant 
ownership and agreements or arrangements concerning the auction. 
Submission of a false certification to the Commission may result in 
penalties, including monetary forfeitures, license forfeitures, and 
ineligibility to participate in future auctions, and/or criminal 
prosecution.
    Click on the Profile tab (at the top of the screen) to return to 
the FCC Form 175 profile information and reposition the cursor to the 
box labeled `Name of Person Certifying'.
    Enter the person certifying the application. Enter the name in 
First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name order.
    Enter the title of the person certifying the application.
    Enter the contact person. Enter the name in First Name, Middle 
Initial, Last Name order.
    Enter the contact person's telephone number and fax number.
    Click on the Licenses tab (at the top of the screen) to select the 
licenses for which you wish to apply.

Entering Data on the Licenses Screen

    Please Note: This information will not be available for update 
after the initial FCC Form 175 filing period has ended.

    The Licenses Screen is used to capture the licenses for which you 
wish to apply.
    The licenses that are offered in the specified auction will be 
displayed in the `Available Licenses' box.
    If you wish to apply for all markets, then click on the box next to 
the words `Markets All'. Click again on the box to reset.
    If you wish to apply for all frequency block(s), then click on the 
box next to the words `Freq Blks All'. Click again on the box to reset.
    If you wish to apply for selected licenses, then click on the 
markets that you want. Click on the available frequency block(s) that 
you want.
    Click on the `Copy>>' button to move the license(s) you selected 
into the `Selected Licenses' box.
    If you wish to delete a license that is in the `Selected licenses' 
box, then click on the selected license(s) and then click on the 
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