[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 204 (Monday, October 23, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54353-54372]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-26-82]



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


New Procedures, Terms and Conditions for Broadband PCS C Block 
Auction, Scheduled for December 11, 1995

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Public notice.

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SUMMARY: This Public Notice, released October 6, 1995, announces the 
procedures, terms and conditions for the auction of the 493 BTA 
licenses to provide PCS on the C block of the 2 CHz band, scheduled to 
begin December 11, 1995. This Public Notice supersedes the Public 
Notice issued on July 20, 1995, and is designed to assist prospective 
bidders in preparing for the upcoming C block auction.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The FCC auction contractor, Hudson & 
Marshall, Inc., at (202) 408-1322. The complete text of the Public 
Notice dated October 6, 1995 follows. Copies of this item is available 
for public inspection in Room 207, 2033 M Street NW., Washington, DC 
and may also be obtained from the FCC copy contractor, ITS, Inc. at 
(202) 418-0620, and the FCC auction contractor, Hudson & Marshall, 
Inc., at (202) 408-1322.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

New Public Notice on Procedures, Terms and Conditions for Broadband PCS 
C Block Auction

Synopsis

    Auction Date: Monday, December 11, 1995. The precise schedule for 
bidding in the first week of the auction will be announced by Public 
Notice prior to the start of the auction. Unless otherwise announced, 
bidding will be conducted on each business day, until bidding has 
stopped on all Basic Trading Area (BTA) licenses.
    Auction Workshop Seminar Date: Thursday, November 16, 1995.
    Auction Methodology: Simultaneous multiple round bidding. Bidding 
in this auction will only be permitted from remote locations, either 
electronically (by computer) or telephonically.
    Licenses to be Auctioned: 493 licenses to provide PCS in the 2 GHz 
band. These licenses will authorize service on 30 MHz of spectrum over 
the 493 BTAs in the United States and will be on frequency block C (one 
of the ``Entrepreneurs' Blocks''). Frequency Block C encompasses 1895-
1910 MHz paired with 1975-1990 MHz.
    Pre-Auction Deadlines:
     Short form Application (FCC Form 175)--5:30 p.m., et, 
Monday, November 6, 1995
     Upfront Payments:

--Wire Transfer--3:00 p.m., et, Monday, November 27, 1995
--Cashier's Check--11:59 p.m., et, Monday, November 27, 1995

    Telephone Contacts:
     Bidder Information Package and Supplemental Bidder 
Package--(202) 408-1322
     Auction Hotline--(202) 418-1400
     FCC Technical Support Hotline--(202) 414-1260
    This Public Notice supersedes the Public Notice issued on July 20, 
1995, concerning the Personal Communication Services (PCS) C block 
auction.
    Those wishing to participate in the C block auction must submit a 
``short-form'' application on FCC Form 175 in accordance with the 
Commision's rules and instructions in this Public Notice and in a soon-
to-be-released ``Supplemental Bidder Package.'' Applicants should note 
that this Supplemental Bidder Package will include a revised FCC Form 
175. Potential applicants will be able to order the supplement by 
calling the auctioneer, Hudson & Marshall, at (202) 408-1322. The FCC 
Form 175 must be received no later than 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on 
Monday, November 6, 1995, and must be received either electronically or 
manually pursuant to the instructions set forth in the original Bidder 
Information Package, the Supplemental Bidder Package, and this Public 
Notice. Applicants should note that the previous version of the FCC 
Form 175 is no longer valid. A new FCC Form 175 (marked ``October 
1995'' in the bottom right-hand corner) will be included in the 
Supplemental Bidder Package. Furthermore, the FCC Form 175-M which was 
used in the MDS auction will not be accepted for the C block auction.
    Applicants for the C block auction are encouraged to file their FCC 
Form 175s electronically. Applicants should be aware that those 
applicants who file applications electronically will be permitted to 
bid electronically or telephonically. Applicants who file their 
applications manually, however, will only be permitted to bid 
telephonically.
    New instructions regarding electronic filing are contained in this 
Public Notice. Applicants whose FCC Form 175s have been accepted for 
filing will be required to submit an upfront payment (in U.S. dollars) 
to be eligible to participate in the auction. The upfront payment must 
be made by wire transfer or cashier's check payable to the ``Federal 
Communications Commission'' or ``FCC'' and must be received on or 
before Monday, November 27, 1995, at the Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh, 
Pennsylvania. No other form of payment will be accepted.
    The information contained in this Public Notice may be subsequently 
amended or supplemented. The FCC will issue Public Notices to convey 
the new or supplemental information to prospective bidders. It is the 
responsibility of all prospective bidders, however, to remain fully 
informed regarding all FCC rules and Public Notices pertaining to this 
auction. FCC Public Notices and other documents may be obtained for a 
fee by calling the FCC copy contractor, International Transcription 
Services, Inc., at (202) 857-3800. Additionally, prospective bidders 
may retrieve some of these documents from the FCC Internet node via 
anonymous [email protected].

Part I: Revised Pre-Auction Procedures

I. Eligibility to Bid on an Entrepreneurs' Block License

    Potential applicants should consult the Commission's Sixth Report 
and Order in PP Docket No. 93-253 et seq., 60 FR 37786 (July 21, 1995), 
concerning changes to the eligibility rules. A copy of the Sixth Report 
and Order will be 

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provided in the Supplemental Bidder Package.

II. Short Form Application (FCC Form 175)

A. FCC Form 175 Filing Options
    Auction applicants will have the opportunity to file their 
applications either electronically or manually (via hard copy). 
Electronic filing will enable the applicant to: (1) receive interactive 
feedback while completing the application, and (2) receive immediate 
acknowledgement that the FCC Form 175 has been submitted for filing. 
Applicants for the C block auction are encouraged to file their FCC 
Form 175 electronically. Applicants should be aware that only those 
applicants who file applications electronically will be permitted to 
bid electronically. Applicants who file their applications manually 
will only be permitted to bid telephonically. The following is a 
description of each filing method:
    1. New Electronic Filing of FCC Form 175 Applications.
    Detailed new instructions on electronic filing of FCC Form 175 
Applications are provided in Attachment A to this Public Notice.
B. FCC Form 175 General Information
    Because of the significance of the FCC Form 175 application to the 
auction, it is important to take note of the following requirements. 
Applicants will be required to complete all the items on the FCC Form 
175. The previous version of the FCC Form 175 is no longer valid. A new 
FCC Form 175 (revised 10/95) will be included in the Supplemental 
Bidder Package. Furthermore, the FCC Form 175-M which was used in the 
MDS auction will not be accepted for the C block auction. Applicants 
should carefully review Secs. 1.2105(a)(2), 24.705, and 24.813 of the 
Commission's Rules. In completing an FCC Form 175, applicants should 
note the following:
    1. Applicants should apply for all licenses on which they want to 
be eligible to bid in the auction. Bids will not be accepted on 
licenses for which an applicant has not applied on its FCC Form 175.
    2. The Entrepreneurs' Block auction will be the fifth auction 
scheduled by the FCC. For ``Auction No.'' in item 6 of FCC Form 175, 
applicants should enter ``5.''
    3. Applicants are required to create a ten-digit FCC Account 
Number, which the Commission will use to identify and track 
applications. Each applicant must create this FCC account number by 
using its taxpayer identification number (TIN), if it has one, with a 
prefix of ``0'', i.e., 0123456789. If an applicant does not have a 
taxpayer identification number, the applicant should use its ten-digit 
area code and telephone number (i.e., 5552345678). Each applicant must 
include its FCC Account Number when submitting any amendments, 
additional information or other correspondence regarding its 
application, and must include this number on each FCC Form 159 (FCC 
Remittance Advice) accompanying required auction deposits or payments 
submitted to the Commission. This number also must be used whenever an 
applicant writes, calls, or otherwise inquires about its application. 
Applicants will also need this number to register and bid in the 
auction.
    4. In items #9 and #10 of the FCC Form 175 applicants must indicate 
their eligibility to participate in this auction and their Applicant 
Status if applicable. Designated Entities include rural telephone 
companies, small businesses, and businesses owned by members of 
minority groups or women. The indication of an applicant's status as a 
minority-owned or women-owned business is for statistical purposes 
only. All applicants should pay particular attention to the provisions 
of 47 C.F.R. Secs. 24.709 and 24.720. In accordance with 47 C.F.R. 
Sec. 24.709 (c) and (d), the FCC will conduct random audits to ensure 
that applicants meet the financial eligibility requirements.
    5. Applicants will have to identify on the FCC Form 175 the market 
number for each block C license on which they want to bid. The market 
number for each BTA is listed in Tab I. B of the Bidder Information 
Package. The upfront payment amount is also included so that applicants 
can calculate the upfront payment amount required to be eligible to bid 
on the maximum number of bidding units, also referred to as activity 
units, in any single round of bidding. Applicants should note that the 
BTAs have been organized by population within the corresponding Major 
Trading Area (``MTA''). BTA service areas are based on Rand McNally 
1992 Commercial Atlas & Marketing Guide, 123rd Edition, pages 38-39 
(``BTA/MTA Map''). Rand McNally organizes the 50 states and the 
District of Columbia into 487 BTAs. Six additional BTA-like areas will 
be licensed separately, they are:

(a) American Samoa
(b) Guam
(c) Northern Mariana Islands
(d) Mayaguez/Aguadilla-Ponce, Puerto Rico. Consisting of the following 
municipios: Adjuntas, Aguada, Aguadilla, Anasco, Arroyo, Cabo Rojo, 
Coama, Guanica, Guayama, Guayanilla, Hormigueros, Isabela, Jayuya, 
Juana Diaz, Lajas, Las Marias, Mayaguez, Maricao, Maunabo, Moca, 
Patillas, Penuelas, Ponce, Quebradillas, Ricon, Sabana Grande, Salinas, 
San German, Santa Isabel, Villalba, and Yauco.
(e) San Jaun, Puerto Rico (including all other municipios not included 
in Mayaguez/Aguadilla-Ponce)
(f) United States Virgin Islands.

    6. Applicants will be required to list the name(s) of the person(s) 
(up to a maximum of three) authorized to represent them at the auction. 
Only those individuals listed on the FCC Form 175 will be authorized to 
place or withdraw bids for the applicant during the auction.
    7. Applicants should read the ``Certifications'' listed on the FCC 
Form 175 carefully before signing their manually filed application. 
Applicants who file their 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. 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.
    8. If the Commission wishes to communicate with the applicant by 
telephone or fax, those communications will be directed to the contact 
person identified on the FCC Form 175. A space is provided for both a 
telephone number and a fax number. All written communications and 
registration information will be directed to the applicant's contact 
person at the address specified on the FCC Form 175. (Applicants must 
provide a street address; no P.O. box addresses should be used.)
    9. Section 24.813 of the Commission's Rules requires each applicant 
to submit certain ownership information as an exhibit to its FCC Form 
175 application. Specifically, each applicant must attach:
    (a) A list of its subsidiaries, if any. Subsidiary means any 
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percent or more whose stock, warrants, options or debt securities are 
owned by the applicant or an officer, director, stockholder or key 
management personnel of the applicant. This list must include a 
description of each subsidiary's principal business and a description 
of each subsidiary's relationship to the applicant.
    (b) A list of its affiliates, if any. Affiliates means any business 
which holds a five percent or more interest in the applicant, or any 
business in which a five percent or more interest is held by another 
company which holds a five percent interest in the applicant (e.g., 
Company A owns 5% of Company B (the applicant) and 5% of Company C: 
Companies A and C are affiliates).
    (c) A list of names, addresses, citizenship and principal business 
of any person holding five percent or more of each class of stock, 
warrants, or options or debt securities together with the amount and 
percentage held, and the name, address, citizenship and principal place 
of business of any person on whose account, if other than the holder, 
such interest is held. If any of these persons are related by blood or 
marriage, include such relationship in the statement.
    (d) In the case of partnerships, the name and address of each 
partner, each partner's citizenship and the share of interest 
participation in the partnership. This information must be provided for 
all partners, regardless of their respective ownership interests in the 
partnership.
    The FCC waives the information disclosure requirement of Section 
24.813(a)(1) and 24.813(a)(2) with respect to other, outside ownership 
interests of attributable stockholders of applicants, except that 
direct, attributable ownership interests in other Commercial and 
Private Mobile Radio Service licensees or applicants shall be disclosed 
on the FCC Form 175. All long-form (FCC Form 600) reporting 
requirements will continue to apply.
    10. Applicants must also attach an exhibit identifying all parties 
with whom they have entered into any consortium arrangements, joint 
ventures, partnerships or other agreements or understandings which 
relate in any way to the competitive bidding process of Auction No. 5.
    11. As a convenience to applicants, the FCC will provide a new 
``FCC Form 175 Organizational Guidelines and Checklist for 
Attachments'' in the Supplemental Bidder Package. This document will 
replace the old ``FCC Form 175 Organizational Guidelines and Checklist 
for Attachments'' which appeared as Tab IV. B of the Bidder Information 
Package. For expediency of processing, we hope that applicants will 
choose to file the information in the order set forth in the checklist. 
While this format is not required, it may make the information provided 
easier to process which will be of benefit to the applicant.
    12. Microfiche copies of manually filed FCC Form 175 and 175-S are 
required for all submissions in excess of five pages in accordance with 
Sec. 24.806(e) of the Commission's rules. However, for this auction the 
FCC will allow submission of a 3.5'' diskette (in lieu of microfiche) 
which contains ASCII text (.TXT) files of all ownership documentation 
attached to the FCC Form 175.
    Failure to sign a manually filed FCC Form 175 and/or submit the 
required ownership information (both electronic and manual filers) will 
result in dismissal of the application and inability to participate in 
the auction. Only original signatures will be accepted for manually 
filed applications.
C. Application Fee
    There is no application fee required when filing a FCC Form 175. 
However, to be eligible to bid, an applicant will have to submit an 
upfront payment. See Section III below.
D. Procedures After FCC Form 175 Applications are Filed and Processed 
for Minor Corrections
    After the deadline for filing FCC Form 175 applications has passed, 
the Commission will process all applications to determine whether they 
are acceptable for filing. The Commission will issue a Public Notice 
listing all applications which are accepted for filing, rejected, and 
those which have minor defects that may be corrected. The Public Notice 
announcing accepted, incomplete, and rejected applications will also 
announce the deadline for filing corrected applications. As described 
more fully in the Commission's Rules, applicants may make only minor 
corrections to their FCC Form 175 applications. See, 47 CFR 24.822. 
Applicants will not be permitted to make major modifications to their 
applications.
    Applicants should note that the financial eligibility requirements 
for this auction require the computation of gross revenues and total 
assets of the applicant and all its affiliates. Merely certifying that 
an applicant is financially eligible is insufficient; each applicant 
must provide an amount, which demonstrates eligibility. Applications 
without a specified amount will be considered deficient with an 
opportunity to correct.
    After the deadline for resubmitting corrected applications, the 
Commission will release another Public Notice announcing all 
applications that have been accepted for filing.
E. Qualified Applicant Seminar
    All applicants whose FCC Form 175 have been accepted for filing 
will be eligible to attend an Auction Workshop Seminar in Washington 
D.C. on Thursday, November 16, 1995. This seminar will provide 
applicants with detailed instructions and assistance in the processing 
and filing of the FCC Remittance Advice Form (FCC Form 159) which is 
required with all upfront payments. Additional topics to be covered 
include: FCC Bid Submission Software, available bidding options, 
auction rules and procedures.
    A new seminar registration form will be included in the 
Supplemental Bidder Package. Applicants interested in attending the 
November 16, 1995 seminar must submit a new registration form. All 
interested applicants must fax the new seminar registration form to 
Hudson & Marshall by November 9, 1995. (Fax # (202) 789-1538).

III. Upfront Payments

    In order to be eligible to bid at the auction, applicants must 
submit an upfront payment together with an FCC Remittance Advice Form 
(FCC Form 159). A sample FCC Form 159 and instructions for making 
upfront payments are contained in the Supplemental Bidder Package. This 
information will replace the information contained in Table IV of the 
original Bidder Information Package. Please note: Payments made by 
cashier's check must be received by 11:59 p.m. eastern time, November 
27, 1995. Payments made by wire transfer must be received by 3:00 p.m. 
eastern time, November 27, 1995, in order to be recorded as received. 
Failure to accurately complete the FCC Form 159 could result in a delay 
in processing your remittance.
    All payments must be made in U.S. dollars, must be in the form of a 
wire transfer or cashier's check, and must be made payable to the 
``Federal Communications Commission'' or ``FCC.'' No other form of 
payment will be accepted. Cashier's checks must be drawn on a financial 
institution whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance 
Corporation (FDIC).
A. Making Auction Payments by Cashier's Check
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    Form (FCC Form 159) must be in an separate envelope, (only one check 
and one FCC Form 159 is required to be submitted with the upfront 
payment) addressed to: Mellon Bank, Attention: Auction No. 5, P.O. Box 
358850, Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5850.
    If delivering an auction payment in person or by courier, the 
cashier's check and FCC Remittance Advice Form (FCC Form 159) must be 
delivered to: Mellon Bank, Attention: Wholesale Lockbox Shift 
Supervisor, 27th Floor (153-2713), 3 Mellon Bank Center, 525 William 
Penn Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15259-001. (Note: Please indicate on the 
inside envelope ``Lockbox No. 358850''.)
B. Making Auction Payments by Wire Transfer
    If making an auction payment by wire transfer, an applicant must 
fax a completed FCC Remittance Advice Form (FCC Form 159) to Mellon 
Bank at (412) 236-5702 at least one hour prior to placing the order for 
the wire transfer (but on the same business day).
    On the cover sheet of the fax, the applicant should write ``Wire 
Transfer--Auction Payment for Auction Event #5''. To submit funds by 
wire transfer, you will need the following information:

ABA Routing Number: 043000261
Receiving Bank: Mellon Pittsburgh
BNF: FCC/AC--9116106
OBI Field: (Skip one space between each information item)
    ``AUCTIONPAY''
    FCC ACCOUNT NO. (SAME AS FCC FORM 159, BLOCK 1)
    PAYMENT TYPE CODE (SAME AS FCC FORM 159, BLOCK 14)
    FCC CODE (SAME AS FCC FORM 159, BLOCK 17)
    PAYOR NAME (SAME AS FCC FORM 159, BLOCK 3)
    LOCKBOX NO. 358850

    Failure to deliver the upfront payment in a timely manner will 
result in dismissal of the application and disqualification from 
participation in the auction.
    The upfront payment for Auction No. 5 is $0.015 per bidding unit 
(which is the equivalent of MHz-pops) for the largest combination of 
bidding units upon which a bidder wishes to bid in a single round of 
bidding. The upfront payment submitted by each applicant is not 
attributed to specific licenses but instead will define the maximum 
number of bidding units on which the applicant will be permitted to bid 
in any single round of bidding. The upfront payment amounts for the 
licenses to be auctioned in each BTA are listed in Tab I. B of the 
Bidder Information Package.
    In calculating the upfront payment amount, an applicant should 
determine the maximum number of bidding units on which it wishes to bid 
in any single round and submit an upfront payment covering that number 
of bidding units. In this auction, all of the licenses are for 30 MHz 
of spectrum. Thus, if an applicant wants to be eligible to bid in any 
single bidding round on licenses in BTAs with a total population of 
750,000 persons, the applicant must submit an upfront payment of 
$337,500 (30 MHz times 750,000 times $0.015).
    An applicant may, on its FCC Form 175, apply for every license 
being offered, but its actual bidding in any round will be limited by 
the bidding units reflected in its upfront payment. As explained under 
Activity Rules, in Part II of the Procedures, Terms and Conditions, 
bidders will be required to remain active in each round of the auction 
on a specified percentage of the bidding units for which they are 
currently eligible.

IV. Registration for the Auction

    Only qualified applicants who have submitted timely upfront 
payments will be permitted to register for the auction. Registration 
materials will only be sent to the address and contact person 
identified in an applicant's FCC Form 175. All registration is 
completed prior to the auction in two separate overnight mailings. The 
first registration package will include the bidder's login code and 
login password. A second registration mail-out will include the 
bidder's identification number and a schedule for bidding in the first 
week of the auction. At the end of the registration mail-out process, 
bidders should be in possession of the following information:
     FCC Account Number (self-assigned on the FCC Form 175)
     Login password
     Login code
     Bidder identification number
    After an FCC Public Notice announcing qualified applicants is 
released, the auction registration process will begin. The two over-
night mailings will take place within three business days of each 
other. Any applicant who has not received both mailings five business 
days after the release of the Public Notice should contact Hudson & 
Marshall at (202) 408-1322.
    All applicants will be pre-registered prior to the auction event; 
no on-site registration will be available. Applicants who have not 
received the two separate registration mailouts will not be able to 
submit bids. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure all 
registration information has been received.

Part II: Revised Auction Event

    The Auction will begin at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on December 11, 
1995. The precise schedule for bidding in the first week of the auction 
will be announced by Public Notice prior to the start of the auction. 
Bidders will have the option of bidding electronically or 
telephonically. Applicants should be aware that only those applicants 
who file applications electronically will be permitted to bid 
electronically. Applicants who file their applications manually will 
only be permitted to bid telephonically. There will be no on-site 
bidding allowed for this auction.
    Qualified bidders must be aware that lost login codes, passwords or 
bidder identification numbers can only be replaced at the FCC Auction 
Center located at 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002. 
Additionally, only an authorized representative or certifying official, 
as designated on an applicants FCC Form 175, must appear in person with 
two forms of identification (one of which must be a photo 
identification) in order to receive replacement codes.
    Generally there will be one bidding round per day during the first 
week of the auction. Each bidding round contains the following periods:
     Bid submission period
     Bid submission round results
     Bid withdrawal period
     Final round results
    The times of the bidding periods for the first week will be 
included in the second registration mail-out and by Public Notice. The 
Commission may, however, increase or decrease the amount of time for 
bid submission as well as the number of rounds per day depending upon 
the bidding activity level and the aggregate amount of high bids.
    Bids must be submitted before the conclusion of the bid submission 
period and bid withdrawals must be submitted before the conclusion of 
the bid withdrawal period. Bidders may print a hard copy confirmation 
to their local printer after electronic bid submission or after 
withdrawing a high bid electronically. Telephonic bidders will be 
required to provide a fax number to the bid operator and will receive 
an automatic fax back confirmation of their bid submission or high bid 
withdrawal.
    All FCC auction announcements will be available on the FCC remote 
electronic bidding system and through the Internet and the FCC Bulletin 
Board System. The FCC will announce such items as the schedule for bid 
submission and bid withdrawal periods. The FCC will make a further 
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decides to extend a period. If a period is extended, the time remaining 
clock on the bid submission and bid withdrawal screens will 
automatically be refreshed to reflect the change.
    Round results will be available after the conclusion of each period 
on the FCC electronic bidding system, via Internet and the FCC Bulletin 
Board System. The FCC electronic bidding system provides the 
flexibility for a user to define their own file formats. Round results 
file formats will be available through the Internet and the FCC 
Bulletin Board System and are included in this Public Notice and the 
Supplemental Bidder Package. This information will replace the 
information contained in Tab III. A. of the original Bidder Information 
Package.

I. Auction Procedures

    The block C BTA broadband PCS licenses will be awarded through a 
simultaneous multiple round auction. Bids will be accepted on all 
licenses in each round of the auction (See infra section II.C for 
specific information about stopping rules). High bid amounts will be 
posted after the end of the bid submission period in each round of 
bidding. In addition, information regarding all valid bids submitted 
and all bid withdrawals in each round will be provided.
A. Bid Submission and Withdrawal Procedures
1. Bid Submission
    Each bidder may submit bids once in each round, for as many 
licenses as it is eligible, according to the limit of its deposited 
upfront payment. Bidders will be able to place their bids 
electronically or by telephone. Applicants should be aware that only 
those applicants who file applications electronically will be permitted 
to bid electronically. Applicants who file their applications manually 
will only be permitted to bid telephonically. Each bidder will be 
required to log in to the FCC auction computer system, using a log-in 
code and confidential password unique to that bidder, and in addition 
must provide its bidder identification number and FCC account number in 
order to place or withdraw a bid. To place a bid telephonically, 
bidders must call the FCC Bidding Line during the bid submission 
period. This telephone number will be provided to all qualified bidders 
in their registration materials. The bid operator will request the log-
in code, system password, FCC account number, bidder identification 
number, authorized bidder name and fax number. Detailed instructions 
regarding remote bidding access are contained in the Remote Bidding 
System User Manual provided with your software. This information will 
replace the information contained in Tab III.A of the original Bidder 
Information Package.
2. Bid Withdrawals
    A high bidder who wishes to withdraw one or more of its high bids 
during the bid withdrawal period may do so electronically or 
telephonically subject to the bid withdrawal penalty specified in the 
Commission's Rules, 47 CFR Sec. 24.704(a)(1). If a high bid is 
withdrawn, the license will be offered (without a minimum bid 
increment--see explanation below) in the next round at the second 
highest bid price, which may be less than or equal to (in the case of 
tie bids) the amount of the withdrawn bid. The FCC will be identified 
as the high bidder on the license until a new valid bid is submitted on 
that license. In addition, to prevent a bidder from strategically 
delaying the close of the auction, the FCC retains the discretion to 
limit the number of times that a bidder may re-bid on a license from 
which it has withdrawn a high bid.
B. Minimum Bid Increments and Tie Bids
    There will be no minimum opening bid and no minimum bid increment 
for a license until the license has received an initial bid. Once a bid 
has been received on a license the minimum bid increment for that 
license will be set initially at the greater of five (5) percent of the 
previous high bid or $0.02 per bidding unit. The Commission retains the 
discretion to vary the minimum bid increments in each round of the 
auction for individual licenses or groups of licenses by announcement 
prior to each round.
    Each bid will be date and time stamped when it is entered into the 
computer system. In the event of tie bids, the Commission will identify 
the high bidder on the basis of the order in which bids are received by 
the Commission, starting with the earliest bid.
C. Number of Licenses That May Be Acquired and Other Licensing 
Restrictions
    No bidder may hold more than 98 Entrepreneurs' Blocks licenses 
(frequency blocks C and F). 47 CFR Sec. 24.710. Additionally, broadband 
PCS applicants will only be permitted to aggregate broadband PCS 
licenses up to a total of 40 MHz in any geographic area. Bidders should 
also be aware that there are other restrictions pertaining to PCS 
cellular cross-ownership and a Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) 
spectrum cap. See 47 CFR Secs. 24.204, 24.229, 20.6. See also, Sixth 
Report and Order in PP Docket No. 93-253 et seq., 60 FR 37786 (July 21, 
1995) (this document will also be included in the Supplemental Bidder 
Package).

II. Activity Rules

    In order to ensure that the auction closes within a reasonable 
period of time, the Commission will impose an activity rule to 
discourage bidders from waiting until the end of the auction before 
participating. The activity rule provides for three stages with 
increasing levels of minimum activity required in each stage if a 
bidder is to maintain its current eligibility.
A. Activity Requirements
    A bidder will be considered ``active'' on a license in the current 
round if it is either the high bidder at the end of the bid withdrawal 
period in the previous round or submits a bid in the current round 
which meets or exceeds the minimum valid bid. A bidder's activity level 
in a round is the sum of the bidding units associated with licenses on 
which the bidder is active. The minimum required activity levels for 
each stage of the auction are as follows:
    1. Stage One: In each round of the first stage of the auction, a 
bidder who wishes to maintain its current eligibility is required to be 
active on licenses encompassing at least 60% of the bidding units for 
which it is currently eligible. Failure to maintain the requisite 
activity level will result in a reduction in the number of bidding 
units upon which a bidder will be eligible to bid in the next round of 
bidding (unless an activity rule waiver is used). During the first 
stage, if activity is below the required minimum level, eligibility in 
the next round will be calculated by multiplying the current round 
activity by five-thirds (\5/3\). Eligibility for each applicant in the 
first round is determined by the amount of the upfront payment received 
and the licenses identified in the FCC Form 175 application.
    2. Stage Two: In each round of the second stage, a bidder who 
wishes to maintain its current eligibility is required to be active on 
80% of the bidding units for which it is eligible in the current round. 
During the second stage, if activity is below the required minimum 
level, eligibility in the next round will be calculated by multiplying 
the current round activity by five-fourths (\5/4\).
    3. Stage Three: In each round of the third stage, a bidder who 
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maintain its current eligibility is required to be active on licenses 
encompassing 95 percent of the bidding units for which it is eligible 
in the current round. In the final stage, if activity in the current 
round is below 95 percent of current eligibility, eligibility in the 
next round will be calculated by multiplying the current round activity 
by twenty-nineteenths (\20/19\).
    As stated above, activity requirements increase in each auction 
stage, therefore, it is necessary for bidders to check current activity 
during the bid submission period in the first round following a stage 
transition. Bidders who do not wish to submit any new bids in that 
round can confirm their current activity level (measured in terms of 
their standing high bids) telephonically or through the FCC WAN by 
entering the bid submission module and comparing the current activity 
to the activity required.
B. Activity Rule Waivers
    Bidders will be provided five activity rule waivers that may be 
used in any round during the course of the auction. If a bidder's 
activity level is below the required activity level a waiver will 
automatically be applied, if a bidder still has waivers remaining and 
does not submit an automatic waiver override. That is, if a bidder 
fails to submit a bid in a round or bids below the required activity 
level, and its activity level from any standing high bids (high bids at 
the end of the bid withdrawal period in the previous round) falls below 
its required activity level, a waiver will be automatically applied. A 
waiver will preserve current eligibility in the next round. An activity 
rule waiver applies to an entire round of bidding and not to a 
particular license. An automatic waiver invoked in a round in which 
there are no new valid bids will not keep the auction open.
    Bidders will be afforded an opportunity to override the automatic 
waiver mechanism if they wish to intentionally reduce their eligibility 
and do not want to use a waiver to retain their eligibility at its 
current level. If a bidder overrides the automatic waiver mechanism, 
its eligibility will be permanently reduced and it will not be 
permitted to regain its bidding eligibility from a previous round.
    Bidders will have the option of pro-actively entering an activity 
rule waiver during the bid submission period. If a bidder submits a 
proactive waiver in a round in which no other bidding activity occurs, 
the auction will remain open. Therefore in the later rounds of the 
auction, if a bidder does not intend to bid but wants to ensure that 
the auction does not close, it should enter a proactive waiver in a 
place of a bid. The submission of a proactive waiver will prevent the 
auction from closing.
C. Stopping Rules
    Bidding will remain open on all licenses until bidding stops over 
every license. The auction will close after one round passes in which 
no new valid bids or proactive waivers are submitted. The Commission 
retains the discretion, however, to keep an auction open even if no new 
valid bids and no proactive waivers are submitted. In the event that 
the Commission exercises this discretion, the effect will be the same 
as if a bidder had submitted a proactive waiver. Thus, if a bidder has 
any activity rule waivers left, an automatic waiver will be applied if 
its activity from standing high bids does not meet its required 
activity level.
    Bidders whose activity from the standing high bid does not meet its 
required activity level and that have no activity rule waivers 
remaining will have their maximum eligibility reduced according to the 
activity rules as described above.
    The Commission may also declare at any time after 40 rounds that 
the auction will end after a specified number of additional rounds. If 
the Commission invokes this stopping rule, it will accept bids in the 
final round(s) only for licenses on which the high bid increased in at 
least one of the preceding three rounds. The Commission also retains 
the discretion to close bidding on a particular license or licenses. In 
the unlikely event that we use such a license-by-license stopping rule, 
we would anticipate doing so only after 40 rounds; applying it first to 
the largest BTAs, and only if three or more rounds have passed without 
any bids on these licenses.
    The Commission does not intend to exercise these options except in 
extreme circumstances such as where the auction is proceeding very 
slowly, there is minimal overall bidding activity and it appears 
unlikely that the auction will close within a reasonable period of 
time. Before exercising these options, however, the Commission would 
first attempt to increase the pace of the auction by announcing that 
the auction will move into the next stage, where bidders would be 
required to maintain a higher level of bidding activity. Under these 
circumstances, the Commission may also first increase the number of 
bidding rounds per day and increase the amount of the minimum bid 
increments for those limited number of licenses where there is still a 
high level of bidding activity.

Part III: Revised Post-Auction Procedures for High Bidders

I. Down Payment

    The winning bidder for each license must submit sufficient 
additional funds (a ``down payment'') to bring the amount of money on 
deposit with the government to 5 percent of their winning bid (less any 
applicable bidding credits) within five (5) business days after bidding 
is declared closed and the high bidders are announced. In the event 
that a bidder has incurred any bid withdrawal penalties, the bidder's 
upfront payment will be applied first to satisfy the penalty before 
being applied toward its down payment on licenses it has won. If the 
amount of the penalty cannot yet be determined, the bidder will be 
required to make a deposit of 5 percent of the amount bid on such 
licenses.
    The remainder of the down payment, an additional 5 percent of the 
applicant's net winning bid, is due within 5 business days after the 
license is granted. A sample FCC Remittance Advice Form (FCC Form 159) 
and further instructions for making auction down payments are contained 
in the Supplemental Bidder Package. The instructions for submitting 
cashier's checks and/or wire transfers are identical to those presented 
in the Pre-Auction Procedures Upfront Payments Section contained in the 
Supplemental Bidder Package. This information replaces the information 
contained in Tab IV.C. of the original Bidder Information Package.
A. Submission of Long-Form Application (FCC Form 600) and Award of 
Licenses
    Unless otherwise announced by Public Notice, winning bidders must 
timely submit a properly completed FCC Form 600 application (either 
electronically or manually) for a block C broadband PCS license within 
ten (10) business days after a Public Notice is issued announcing the 
high bidders and/or instructions on filing the FCC Form 600. Winning 
bidders must complete a FCC Form 600, Long Form Application and 
Schedule ``A'' for each individual BTA license won through the auction. 
Detailed instructions and a copy of FCC Form 600 are contained in Tab 
IV.D. of the Bidder Information Package. The FCC Form 600 is subject to 
change. Bidders are responsible for submitting the correct and most up-
to-date version of this form. Manual submission of the FCC Form 600 
must be sent to: Office of the Secretary, Attn: Broadband PCS 
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1919 M St., NW., Room 222, Washington, DC 20554.
    Once a high bidder has submitted its down payment and filed the FCC 
Form 600 application, a Public Notice will be issued announcing the 
acceptance of applications for filing. Petitions to Deny against any of 
the applications accepted for filing must be filed no later than 30 
days from the date of that Public Notice.
    After the Commission reviews an applicant's FCC Form 600 and 
resolves any petitions to deny, the Commission will determine whether 
there are any reasons why the license should not be granted; if there 
are none, it will grant the license. The remainder of the winning 
bidder's down payment, an additional five (5) percent of the 
applicant's net winning bid, is due within five (5) business days after 
the Public Notice is issued announcing that the Commission will award 
the license. All license grants will be conditioned on timely payments 
for the license in accordance with the installment payment plan 
applicable to that bidder set forth in 47 CFR Sec. 24.711 of our Rules.
B. Refund of Upfront Money
    All applicants who submitted upfront payments, yet were not winning 
bidders for any BTA licenses, may be entitled to a refund of their 
upfront payments after the conclusion of the auction. Any refund will 
be conditioned upon the existence of excess funds on deposit after any 
applicable bid withdrawal penalties have been paid. After the close of 
the auction, a refund package will be delivered, via Federal Express, 
to these applicants at the address provided in the payor blocks 4 
through 7 of the Remittance Advice Form, FCC Form 159. The package will 
include a cover letter which outlines the procedures for processing a 
refund, and an FCC Form SF-3881 (ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment 
Enrollment Form).
    Applicants are expected to complete their section of the SF-3881 
and forward the form to their financial institution for final 
completion. Once the SF-3881 has been properly completed, it must be 
transmitted by facsimile to the Billings and Collections Branch, 
Federal Communications Commission, ATTN: William Koch. The fax number 
is (202) 418-2843. The original SF-3881 must also be mailed to the 
following address: Federal Communications Commission, ATTN: William 
Koch, 1919 M Street, NW., Room 452, Washington, DC 20554.
    Bidders who drop out of the auction may also be eligible for a 
refund of upfront payments prior to the close of the auction. Qualified 
bidders who wish to obtain a refund, prior to the close of the auction, 
must have exhausted all of their activity rule waivers and have no 
remaining bidding unit eligibility. These bidders must forward a 
written request for refund, along with a copy of their bidding 
eligibility screen print, to Regina Dorsey or William Koch to the 
address listed above. Additionally, a copy of the refund request and 
the bidding eligibility screen print should also be transmitted by fax 
number (202) 418-2843. Once your request has been approved, a refund 
package will be forwarded to the address provided on the FCC Form 159.
    Refund processing generally takes up to two weeks to complete. 
Bidders with questions regarding the refund process or completion of 
the SF-3881 should contact either Regina Dorsey or William Koch at 
(202) 418-1995.

II. Construction Requirements

    Licensees of 30 MHz blocks must serve with a signal level 
sufficient to provide adequate service to at least one-third of the 
population in their licensed area within five years of being licensed 
and two-thirds of the population in their licensed area within 10 years 
of being licensed. Licensees may choose to define population using the 
1990 census or the 2000 census. Failure by any licensee to meet these 
requirements will result in forfeiture or non-renewal of the license 
and the licensee will be ineligible to regain it.
    Licensees must file maps and other supporting documents showing 
compliance with the respective construction requirements within the 
appropriate five-year and ten-year benchmarks of the date of their 
initial licensees. See 47 CFR Sec. 24.203.

III. Bidder Alert

    The Terms contained in the Commission's Report and Orders, Public 
Notices and in the Supplemental Bidder Package are not negotiable. 
Prospective bidders should review these auction documents thoroughly 
prior to the auction to make certain that they understand all of the 
provisions and are willing to be bound by all of the Terms before 
making any bid.
    All applicants must certify under penalty of perjury on their FCC 
Form 175 applications that they are legally, technically, financially 
and otherwise qualified to hold a license. Prospective bidders are 
reminded that submission of a false certification to the Commission is 
a serious matter that may result in severe penalties including monetary 
forfeitures, license revocations, being barred from participating in 
future auctions, and/or criminal prosecution.

Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.

Attachment A--New Electronic Filing of FCC Form 175

    The Commission recently implemented a remote access system to allow 
applicants to submit their FCC Form 175 applications electronically. 
The remote access system for initial filing of the FCC Form 175 
applications will generally be available 24 hours per day beginning at 
approximately the same as the release of the Supplemental Bidder 
Package. FCC Form 175 applications that are filed electronically using 
this remote access system must be submitted and confirmed by 5:30 p.m. 
Eastern Time on Monday, November 6, 1995. Late applications or 
unconfirmed submissions of electronic data will not be accepted. The 
electronic filing process consists of an initial filing period and a 
resubmission period to make minor corrections. More detailed filing 
instructions will be provided in the Supplemental Bidder Package.
    Parties interested in reviewing, printing, or downloading other 
applicants' FCC Form 175 applications should be aware that this feature 
will be provided via a 900 number telephone service at a cost of $2.30 
per minute. Those applicants who wish to file their FCC Form 175 
electronically or review other FCC Form 175 applications on-line will 
need the following hardware and software:

Hardware Requirements

     CPU: Intel 80386 or above (80486 or faster recommended).
     RAM: 8MB RAM (more recommended if you intend to open 
multiple applications).
     Hard Disk: 10MB available disk space.
     1.44MB 3.5'' Floppy Drive (to install the remote system).
     Modem: v.32bis 14.4kbps Hayes compatible modem.
     Monitor: VGA or above.
     Mouse or other pointing device.
     Three 1.44MB floppy disks.

Software Requirements

     FCC-provided application software (will be available via 
Internet or the FCC Bulletin Board System).
     PPP Asynchronous Communications Package that is Winsock 
v1.1 compliant (tested--Trumpet v2.1F, NetManage Chameleon c4.1, 
Wollongong Pathway Access for Windows v3.2).
     Microsoft Windows 3.1 or above, or Microsoft Windows for 
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    Note: The FCC is in the process of testing Windows95. For 
further technical information, contact the FCC Technical Support 
Hotline at (202) 414-1260. The FCC Form 175 has not been tested on a 
Macintosh or OS/2 environment. Therefore, the FCC will not support 
operating systems other than Microsoft Windows 3.1, or Windows for 
Workgroups v3.11 or above in an enhanced mode. This includes any 
other emulated Windows environment.

    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.
    Applicants who wish to file their FCC Form 175 applications 
electronically through the FCC Remote Access System must first download 
the FCC-provided application software from either the Internet or the 
FCC Bulletin Board System. Applicants should note that previous 
versions of the Remote FCC Form 175 software will not work. Applicants 
must download the version specific to this auction. (File Name: 
F175V5.EXE).

Internet Access

    In order to download the compressed file from the Internet, you 
will need to have access to the Internet and an ftp client software as 
follows:
     FTP: The following instructions are for the command line 
version of ftp.
    1. Connect to the FCC ftp server by typing ftp fcc.gov.
    2. At the user name prompt, type anonymous [Enter].
    3. At the password prompt, type your Internet e-mail address 
[Enter].
    4. To allow the file to be downloaded type: binary [Enter].
    5. Change your current directory to the FCC175 directory by typing: 
cd/pub/Auctions/PCS/Broadband/BTA/FCC175 [Enter].
    6. Use the get command to download files from the FCC ftp serve by 
typing: get F175V5.EXE [Enter].
    7. If you wish to exit, type: bye [Enter].
     Gopher: gopher.fcc.gov or use any gopher to get to ``all 
the gophers in the world'' then `U.S.' then `DC' then `FCC'.
     World Wide Web: ftp://fcc.gov.

Dial-In Access to the FCC Auction Bulletin Board System (BBS)

    The FCC Auction Bulletin Board System provides dial-in access for 
the FCC-provided application software. In order to access the FCC 
Auction BBS, use a communications package that can handle at least 
xmodem protocol (e.g., pcAnyWhere, Telix, Procomm) to dial in to (202) 
682-5851. Use the settings of 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit 
(8,N,1).
     For new users follow steps 1-6, otherwise go to step 7:
    1. Type New, [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]
     Once the account is generated:
    7. Type B for Broadband Auction and press [Enter]
    8. Type B for BTA and press [Enter]
    9. Type P for Programs and Applications and press [Enter]
    10. Move the cursor to the file named F175V5.EXE and 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 desired and 
press [Enter]. How the file is downloaded and where it gets downloaded 
depends on the transfer protocol package used.
    12. To download additional files move cursor to the filename 
desired and type [Control]-D (hold the Ctrl key down and press the D 
key) for Download and press [Enter]. Then repeat step 11, or press X 
and [Enter] to Exit the screen.
     To Exit:
    13. Type X to Exit and press [Enter] and continue to do so until 
asked if you want to Exit the BBS. Press Y for Yes when asked to verify 
your leaving.
    The FCC-provided application software available through the 
Internet and the FCC Auction BBS will be in a self-extracting 
compressed file format. Once the compressed file has been downloaded, 
you will need to generate the installation disks. You will need to have 
three (3) blank MOS-DOS formatted 3.5'' 1.44MB disks. To 
generate the installation disks, type F175V5.EXE /! and press [Enter].
    If you had previously downloaded and installed the FCC Form 175 
application, then, during installation, the setup program will prompt 
you to update any existing files. You MUST update all the existing 
files.
    The extracted files will be executable programs for submitting and 
reviewing FCC Form 175 applications along with a README.TXT file. The 
text file will provide instructions for installing the software on the 
applicant's personal computer. 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. For technical assistance in 
downloading, extracting or installing the FCC application software 
contact the FCC Technical Support Hotline at (202) 414-1260.
    After the FCC Form 175 installation is complete, 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 art the ppp 
software and be connected before you start either program. To start up 
either the Remote FCC Form 175 Submit or Remote FCC Form 175 Review, 
double click the respective icon. When you are finished with either 
program, be sure to disconnect from the FCC Network via your ppp 
software.

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: (this number will be provided in the 
README.TXT file included with the F175V5.EXE). You may need to add a 
dialing prefix
5. Be sure to set the Baud Rate to the maximum DTE modem speed. This is 
usually 57600 bps for 14.4 kbps modems
6. Set the modern 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.

Installing Trumpet v2.1f

    Trumpt can be found on the Internet. It can be downloaded via ftp 
(be sure to download in binary mode). Trumpet v2.1f can be found at 
ftp.trumpet.com.au in the director /winsock as twsk21f.zip. You will 
need PKWare's v2.04g pkunzip.exe to uncompress these filed. PKWare 
v2.04g can be found at oak.oakland.edu in the directory /simtel/msdos/
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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.
    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 version 2.1f has 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
tcpman.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 
unclear on any of them, try to seek some help from qualified Internet 
support staff--it will save you a lot of time.
    First click on Internal PPP. The parameters available for your use 
will be darkened, while the parameters not available will be shaded 
gray and will be disabled.
Name server
     Enter name server IP address 165.135.22.249 for DNS 
searches.
Domain suffix
     Enter domain 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: (this number will be provided 
in the README.TXT file included with the F175V5.EXE). 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 to delete line 132 and all following lines to the end 
of the file.

Line 132:
    input % logintimeout $userprompt

    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. For 
applications with an associated access charge, the charging begins as 
soon as the connect is established. After finishing the FCC Form 175, 
you should disconnect from the FCC network by selecting Dialler | Bye. 
For applications with an associated access charge, the charging 
continues until the disconnect has been completed.

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: (this number will be provided 
in the README.TXT file included with the F175V5.EXE). 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 an 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. For 
applications with an associated access charge, the charging begins as 
soon as the connect is established. After finishing the FCC Form 175, 
you should disconnect from the FCC network by clicking on Disconnect. 
For applications with an associated access charge, the charging 
continues until the disconnect has been completed.

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.

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     Set the DNS Server to the number 165.135.22.249.
    After the installation, start Dialer found in the Pathway Access 
Program Manager group. Enter a new profile (File New) and supply the 
following relevant information:
     Set the Telephone Number to: (this number will be provided 
in the README.TXT file included with the F175V5.EXE). 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. For applications with an 
associated access charge, the charging begins as soon as the connect is 
established. 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. For 
applications with an associated access charge, the charging continues 
until the disconnect has been completed.
    DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ALL FCC REMOTE ELECTRONIC AUCTION 
SYSTEM SOFTWARE CAN BE FOUND IN THE README FILE ASSOCIATED WITH THE 
RESPECTIVE SOFTWARE MODULE AS WELL AS IN THE CONTEXT SENSITIVE HELP 
FUNCTION ASSOCIATED WITH EACH MODULE.

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