**DA 01-1871**

**Released: August 6, 2001**

**THE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ANNOUNCES THAT APPLICATIONS FOR
VHF PUBLIC COAST SERVICE LICENSES ARE ACCEPTED FOR FILING**

**Auction No. 39**

**[Pleading Cycle Established]{.underline}**

The long-form applications (FCC Form 601) for the VHF Public Coast (VPC)
Service licenses listed in Attachment A are, upon initial review,
accepted for filing.[^1] It should be noted, however, that the
Commission may return or dismiss any application if it is found, upon
further examination, to be defective or not in conformance with the
Commission's Rules.[^2]

Petitions to deny the applications listed in Attachment A must be filed
no later than August 16, 2001, which is ten days after the date of this
*Public Notice*.[^3] Oppositions to a petition to deny must be filed no
later than five days after the date on which the petition to deny is
filed.[^4] Replies to the opposition must be filed no later than five
days after the date on which the opposition is filed.[^5] All filings
concerning these long-form applications should refer to Auction No. 39,
as well as any specific file numbers of the individual applications.

An original and four copies of all pleadings must be filed with Magalie
Roman Salas, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission,
445 Twelfth Street, S.W., Room TW-A325, Washington, D.C. 20054, in
accordance with Section 1.51(c) of the Commission's Rules.[^6] In
addition, one copy of each pleading must be delivered to each of the
following locations: (1) the Commission's duplicating contractor,
International Transcription Service, Inc. (ITS), 1231 Twentieth Street,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036; (2) Keith Fickner, Policy and Rules
Branch, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 Twelfth Street, S.W., Room 4-C423,
Washington, D.C. 20554; and (3) Mary Shultz, Licensing and Technical
Analysis Branch, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, 1270 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

The applications listed in Attachment A are available to the public for
electronic viewing. Instructions for obtaining and using the
Commission's Universal Licensing System (ULS) are contained in
Attachments C and D of this *Public Notice*. All applications listed in
Attachment A will be available to the public during regular business
hours in the Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 Twelfth Street, S.W., Washington, D.C.
20554. In addition, copies of these applications may be obtained from
ITS, 1231 Twentieth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036, (202)
857-3800.

After completion of the pleading cycle, the Wireless Telecommunications
Bureau will release a public notice listing the licenses that the
Commission is prepared to award. All winning bidders will be required to
pay the balance of their winning bids in a lump sum payment within ten
business days following the release of that public notice.[^7] Licenses
will be awarded upon the full and timely payment of the winning bids and
any applicable late fees.

**Please note the following:**

-   For *technical assistance* in using ULS for applications, contact
    the FCC Technical Support Hotline at (202) 414-1250. The FCC
    Technical Support Hotline generally will be available Monday through
    Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. *All calls to the FCC Technical
    Support Hotline are recorded.*

-   Those persons seeking answers to *legal questions* should call Keith
    Fickner at (202) 418-7308.

**This Document Contains the Following Attachments:**

Attachment A: Applications Accepted for Filing

Attachment B: Instructions for Searching for Applications Listed in
Attachment A

Attachment C: Accessing the FCC Network Using Windows 95/98

**Attachment A**

Applications Accepted for Filing

+---------+----------------+-----------+---------------+--------------+
| 1\)     | 2\) Applicant  | 3\)       | 4\) Market    | 5\) Seeking  |
| File    |                | Market    | Name          | a Tribal     |
| Number  |                | D         |               | Lands        |
|         |                | esignator |               |              |
|         |                |           |               | Bidding      |
|         |                |           |               | Credit       |
+---------+----------------+-----------+---------------+--------------+
| **00005 | **MacIntyre,   | *         | **Western     | **Yes**      |
| 00292** | Scott C**      | *VPC016** | Oklahoma,     |              |
|         |                |           | OK**          |              |
+---------+----------------+-----------+---------------+--------------+
| **00005 | **MacIntyre,   | *         | **Santa Fe,   | **Yes**      |
| 00292** | Scott C**      | *VPC023** | NM**          |              |
+---------+----------------+-----------+---------------+--------------+
| **00005 | **MacIntyre,   | *         | **Farmington, | **Yes**      |
| 00292** | Scott C**      | *VPC038** | NM-CO**       |              |
+---------+----------------+-----------+---------------+--------------+
| **00005 | **Maritel,     | *         | **Grand       | **No**       |
| 05639** | Inc.**         | *VPC010** | Forks,        |              |
|         |                |           | ND-MN**       |              |
+---------+----------------+-----------+---------------+--------------+
| **00005 | **Maritel,     | *         | **Bismarck,   | **No**       |
| 05639** | Inc.**         | *VPC012** | ND-MT-SD**    |              |
+---------+----------------+-----------+---------------+--------------+
| **00005 | **Maritel,     | *         | **North       | **No**       |
| 05639** | Inc.**         | *VPC015** | Platte,       |              |
|         |                |           | NE-CO**       |              |
+---------+----------------+-----------+---------------+--------------+
| **00005 | **Maritel,     | *         | **Od          | **No**       |
| 05639** | Inc.**         | *VPC019** | essa-Midland, |              |
|         |                |           | TX**          |              |
+---------+----------------+-----------+---------------+--------------+
| **00005 | **Maritel,     | *         | **Hobbs,      | **No**       |
| 05639** | Inc.**         | *VPC020** | NM-TX**       |              |
+---------+----------------+-----------+---------------+--------------+
| **00005 | **Maritel,     | *         | **Lubbock,    | **No**       |
| 05639** | Inc.**         | *VPC021** | TX**          |              |
+---------+----------------+-----------+---------------+--------------+
| **00005 | **Maritel,     | *         | **Amarillo,   | **No**       |
| 05639** | Inc.**         | *VPC022** | TX-NM**       |              |
+---------+----------------+-----------+---------------+--------------+
| **00005 | **SMR Systems, | *         | **Aberdeen,   | **Yes**      |
| 06566** | Inc.**         | *VPC013** | SD**          |              |
+---------+----------------+-----------+---------------+--------------+
| **00005 | **SMR Systems, | *         | **Rapid City, | **Yes**      |
| 06566** | Inc.**         | *VPC014** | SD-MT-NE-ND** |              |
+---------+----------------+-----------+---------------+--------------+
| **00005 | **SMR Systems, | *         | **San Angelo, | **No**       |
| 06598** | Inc.**         | *VPC018** | TX**          |              |
+---------+----------------+-----------+---------------+--------------+
| **00005 | Telesaurus     | *         | **Minot, ND** | **Yes**      |
| 06882** | Holdings GB,   | *VPC011** |               |              |
|         | LLC            |           |               |              |
+---------+----------------+-----------+---------------+--------------+
| **00005 | Telesaurus     | *         | **El Paso,    | **Yes**      |
| 06882** | Holdings GB,   | *VPC040** | TX-NM**       |              |
|         | LLC            |           |               |              |
+---------+----------------+-----------+---------------+--------------+
| **00005 | Telesaurus     | *         | *             | **No**       |
| 37185** | Holdings GB,   | *VPC026** | *Scottsbluff, |              |
|         | LLC            |           | NE-WY**       |              |
+---------+----------------+-----------+---------------+--------------+

**Attachment B**

**Search Instructions for Applications Filed for Auction No. 39**

This attachment provides instructions for electronically searching the
FCC Network for a specific application or applications on file with the
Commission. The following instructions relate specifically to searching
for applications filed in response to Auction 39.

To search the FCC Network for an application, you must first reach ULS
through the Internet (***<http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls>*** ) or through a
direct dial-up connection. (Attachment C describes how Windows 95/98
users can connect to the FCC Network using the Dial-Up Networking
features of Windows 95/98.)

We recommend that you use Netscape Communicator 4.51, 4.61, or 4.7x
(Internet web browser software) to use ULS for application searches. To
download the latest version of Netscape Communicator free of charge,
access the Netscape download site at
[***http://home.netscape.com/download/archive.html***](http://home.netscape.com/download/archive.html)

**[Conventions]{.underline}**

The instructions in this attachment use the following typographic
conventions:

**bold** Represents objects on the screen that you click with the mouse
pointer, including buttons, Internet links, icon, tabs, menu items
(e.g., **Cancel** button, **Auctions** link, **Save** option in the File
menu).

*italic* Represents field names or areas of a screen (e.g., *Licensee
Name* field, *Applicant Information* area of a screen).

***bold italic*** Represents characters that you must type exactly as
they appear in the instructions. For example, if you are instructed to
type ***http://www.fcc.gov***, you should type all of the characters
shown in bold italic exactly as they are printed.

SMALL Represents keys on the keyboard (e.g., ENTER, CTRL, ESC).

CAPS

**Note:** Throughout these instructions, \"enter\" means to type the
appropriate information and then press the ENTER key.

**[Performing an Application Search]{.underline}**

Once you have connected to the FCC Network, follow the procedures below
to search for an application. *You may click the ? (Help) button at
anytime for additional information on using Application Search*.

1\. Connect to the FCC Network using one of the following options:

**Note:** If your PC is connected to a network, you must use a secure
proxy to access the FCC Network. Consult your Network Administrator.

[Dial-Up Access]{.underline}

> a\. Use Dial-Up Networking in Windows 95/98 to connect to the FCC
> Network (see Attachment C).

b\. Start your web browser. In the location field of the web browser
screen, type http://wtbwww05.fcc.gov. Then press the ENTER key.

[Internet Access]{.underline}

a\. Start your web browser and connect to the Internet using your
Internet Service Provider.

b\. In the location field of the web browser screen, type ***http://
www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls***. Then press the ENTER key.

2\. Verify that Java and JavaScript are enabled in your web browser
preferences. Additionally, the preferences must specify \"Accept all
cookies.\" Refer to your web browser Help facility for more information.

3\. On the Universal Licensing System main page, click the **Application
Search** button, located on the left side of the page.

**Note:** Application Search utilizes \"cookies\". If you are receiving
a notification message when accepting a cookie, we recommend that you
disable this message in your web browser options. Please consult you web
browser Help facility for more information.

4\. Select the type of search by clicking the down arrow in the Select
Search Type field to obtain a menu containing the following options.
Select **General** and click the **Continue** button.

5\. The Application Search screen appears. This screen contains several
data entry fields used for specifying the criteria for your application
search. Specify the search criteria necessary to locate the desired
application. Please refer to the following \"Basic Guidelines for
Specifying Search Criteria\" for more information.

If you are searching for an application filed for Auction 39, click
**39** in the *Auction ID* field.

[Basic Guidelines for Specifying Search Criteria:]{.underline}

-   You must specify search criteria in at least one field. You do not
    have to specify search criteria in all of the search fields. Enter
    search criteria into as many fields as you wish.

-   To specify search criteria in a search field containing a menu of
    options, click the desired option from the menu. Use the scroll bars
    to view all options in a menu. You can select multiple options from
    a menu by pressing the CTRL key while you click the menu options.

-   Click \<**No Criteria**\> to undo a menu selection and search for
    all options in the menu.

-   Click the **Clear** button to reset entries in all of the search
    fields.

-   The Universal Licensing System restricts the number of rows returned
    in an application search to 3000.

*Click the ? (Help) button for a definition of each search field
available on the Application Search screen.*

6\. After you have specified the desired search criteria, click the
**Search** button. The system will scan the database for any
applications matching the search criteria. The matching application
files will be listed on the Search Results screen. The Search Results
screen will identify the file number, licensee name, application
purpose, application status, radio service code, and receipt date for
each application returned in the query.

A message on the Search Results screen will indicate if no matches were
found for the specified search criteria. Click the **New Search** button
and re- specify search criteria.

7\. To view an application, click its file number link. To navigate
through the data on the Application screen, use the scroll bar or click
the links at the top of the screen. *Click the ? (Help) button for
information regarding specific functions available on this screen.*

-   To re-access the Search Results screen, click the down arrow end of
    the *Other Options* field to obtain the drop-down menu of options.
    Click **Search Results** from the *Other Options* menu and then
    click the **Go** button.

-   To begin a new search, click the down arrow end of the *Other
    Options* field to obtain the drop-down menu of options. Click **New
    Search** and then click the **Go** button.

**[Technical Support]{.underline}**

For technical assistance in searching the ULS for applications, contact
the FCC Technical Support Hotline at (202) 414-1250 (voice) or (202)
414-1255 (TTY). The FCC Technical Support Hotline generally is available
Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET, and Saturday 8 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. ET, and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 6 p.m ET. Closed all government
holidays.. All calls to the FCC Technical Support Hotline are recorded.

**Attachment C**

**Accessing the FCC Network Using Windows 95/98**

This attachment describes how to use Windows 95/98 Dial-Up Networking to
establish a direct connection from your PC to the FCC Network and the
Universal Licensing System (ULS) in order to file or review the Form
601. This involves configuring dial-up network access and then
performing the direct dial-up procedure. *This point‑to‑point connection
is not routed through the Internet*.

*Please note that a direct dial-up connection is **not** required to
search for applications in ULS. You may review Form 601 on the Internet
by entering **<http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls>** on your Netscape 4.75 Web
browser and clicking the **Search Applications** button.*

**[Conventions]{.underline}**

The instructions in this section use the following typographical
conventions:

**bold** Represents objects on the screen that you click with the mouse
pointer, including buttons, Internet links, icons, tabs, menu items
(e.g., **Cancel** button, **Auctions** link, **Save** option in the File
menu).

*italic* Represents field names or areas of a screen (e.g., *Applicant*
field, *Selected Licenses* area of a screen).

***bold italic*** Represents characters that you must type exactly as
they appear in the instructions. For example, if you are instructed to
type ***http://wtbwww05.fcc.gov***, you should type all of the
characters shown in bold italic exactly as they are printed.

[Small Caps]{.smallcaps} Represents keys on the keyboard (e.g., [Enter,
Ctrl, Esc]{.smallcaps}).

***Note:*** Throughout these instructions, "enter" means to type the
appropriate information and then press the [Enter]{.smallcaps} key.

**[Hardware and Software Requirements]{.underline}**

To connect to the FCC Network using Windows 95/98 Dial-Up Networking
requires *at a minimum* the following hardware and software:

**Hardware Requirements**

-   CPU: Pentium or above

-   RAM: 32 MB (more recommended if you have multiple applications open)

-   Monitor: VGA or above

-   Modem: 28.8 Kbps, Hayes-compatible or faster (recommend 56.6 Kbps)

-   Mouse or other pointing device

## Software Requirements

-   Netscape Communicator 4.75 is recommended. However, you can also use
    Netscape Communicator 4.73, 4.72, 4.7, 4.51 or 4.61. (Note that
    Netscape Communicator 4.6 and Netscape Communicator versions earlier
    than 4.51 are *not* compatible.)

> To download Netscape Communicator 4.75 free of charge, access the
> Netscape download site at
> ***<http://home.netscape.com/download/archive.html> .***

-   Microsoft Windows 95/98

> ***Note:*** If you are running Windows in a networked environment,
> check with your local network administrator for any potential
> conflicts with the Windows 95/98 Dial-Up Networking. This usually
> includes any TCP/IP installed network protocol.

-   Adobe Acrobat 3.0 Reader (or higher) is recommended as a plug-in to
    your browser. This provides a viewer for displaying files related to
    applications, such as attachments and exhibits. For best results,
    install the plug-in after you have installed the desired web
    browser. This will allow the plug-in to be fully integrated within
    the browser window.

> To download Adobe Acrobat version 3.0 or higher, access the Acrobat
> download site at
> [***http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/reader/***](http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/reader/)

**[Configuring Dial-Up Networking]{.underline}**

1\. To start dial-up networking:

> a\. Click the Windows 95/98 **Start** button.
>
> b\. Click the **Programs** option to display the Programs menu.
>
> c\. Click the **Accessories** option to display the Accessories menu.
>
> d\. In Windows 95, click **Dial-Up Networking**.
>
> In Windows 98, click **Communications**, then **Dial-Up Networking**.
>
> If Dial-Up Networking is not an option on your Accessories menu, you
> should install it from your Windows 95/98 CD or diskettes.

2.  When the Dial-Up Networking window appears, double-click the **Make
    New Connection** icon.

> The Make New Connection window appears.

3\. In the field entitled *Type a name for the computer you are
dialing*, type ***ULS at FCC***.

4\. In Windows 95, click the down arrow at the right of the *Select a
modem* field and select your modem from the menu of available modems.

> In Windows 98, click the down arrow at the right of the *Select a
> device* field and select your modem from the menu of available
> devices.
>
> If your modem does not appear on this list, you must install your
> modem driver according to the modem manufacturer installation
> procedures, which are usually described in your modem's user manual.

5\. Click the **Configure** button. Click the **Options** tab at the top
of the Properties window.

6\. In the *Connection control* area of the **Options** tab, verify that
***neither*** option is selected. If either option is selected, click
the check box at the left of the option to deselect it. Then click the
**OK** button.

7\. Click the **Next** button.

8\. Type ***800*** in the *Area Code* field and ***844-2784*** in the
*Telephone Number* field. Verify that the correct country is selected in
the *Country code* field. If necessary, click the down arrow at the
right of the *Country code* field and select the appropriate country
from the menu of available countries.

9\. Click the **Next** button.

10\. Click the **Finish** button. An icon titled **ULS at FCC** appears
in the **Dial-Up Networking window**.

11\. Verify that properties are configured correctly before attempting a
dial-up session. Position the mouse pointer on the **ULS at FCC** icon
and click the ***right*** mouse button to display a menu. Select
**Properties** from the menu.

12\. Click the **Server Types** tab at the top of the Properties window.

13. In the *Advanced Options* area, verify that only *Enable software
    compression* is selected.

> If it is not selected, click the check box at the left of the option
> to select it. If either of the other options is selected, click the
> check box to deselect it.

14\. In the *Allowed Network Protocols* area, verify that only *TCP/IP*
is selected.

> If it is not selected, click the check box at the left of the option
> to select it. If either of the other options is selected, click the
> check box to deselect it.

15\. Click the **TCP/IP Settings** button. In the **TCP/IP Settings**
window, confirm that the *Server assigned IP address* option is
selected. Then, in the section beneath, select *Specify name server
addresses*.

16\. Type ***192.104.54.1*** as the *Primary DNS*.

> Make sure that these two options are checked:

-   Use IP header compression

-   Use default gateway or remote network

17\. Click **OK** on the **TCP/IP Settings** window and the **Server
Type** window.

18\. a. Click the Windows 95/98 **Start** button, then click the
**Settings** option to display the Settings menu.

> b\. Click **Control Panel** and then double-click the **Network**
> icon.
>
> c\. In the *Configuration* tab of the **Network** window, select
> *TCP/IP* and click the **Properties** button. (If there are multiple
> TCP/IP protocols, select *TCP/IP*, then highlight *Dial-Up Adapter*
> and click **Properties**.)
>
> d\. Click the *DNS Configuration* tab.
>
> e\. Select *Enable DNS*. Type ***bidder*** in the *Host* box, type
> ***fcc.gov*** in the *Domain* box, then type ***192.104.54.1*** in the
> DNS Server Search Order box and click the **Add** button.
>
> f\. Click **OK** on the TCP/IP Properties windows, then click **OK**
> on the **Network** window.

g.  If you are prompted to restart your computer, click **Yes** to
    restart, then begin the Dial-Up Procedure.

**[Dial-Up Procedure]{.underline}**

1\. If the Dial-Up Networking window is not currently open, do the
following:

> a\. Click the Windows 95/98 **Start** button.
>
> b\. Click the **Programs** option to display the Programs menu.
>
> c\. Click the **Accessories** option to display the Accessories menu.
>
> d\. In Windows 95, click **Dial-Up Networking**

In Windows 98, click **Communications**, then **Dial-Up Networking**.

> The Dial-Up Networking window appears.

2\. Double-click the **ULS at FCC** icon in the Dial-Up Networking
window.

3\. Click the **Connect** button on the window. *Do not enter User name
and Password*.

> The Connecting window appears, indicating the status of your
> connection as your modem dials into the system. This window must
> remain running during your dial-up session. You may minimize the
> window, if you wish.
>
> If your modem fails to establish a connection, please see the
> *Troubleshooting* section below.

3.  Once the connection is established, open your Web browser.

4.  In your browser's location field, enter
    [http://wtbwww05.fcc.gov](http://wtbwww05.fcc.gov/)

> If nothing appears in your Web browser, see the *Troubleshooting*
> section below.

5.  When you have finished, exit the Web browser, then click the
    **Disconnect** button on the Connecting window to end your dial-up
    session.

**[Troubleshooting]{.underline}**

Following are problems you may encounter and possible solutions for
resolving or isolating them.

***Modem does not respond***

1\. Confirm that all physical connections for the modem are present.

2\. Confirm that the phone line is active by connecting it to a
telephone and checking for a dial tone.

3\. Confirm that the correct modem driver is installed for your modem.

***Modem dials but does not connect***

1\. Confirm that the number the modem is dialing is correct.

2\. Confirm that the modem prefix, if any, is correct.

*Modem dials and connects, but nothing appears when you enter the
location in the Web browser*

1\. Check the settings in your dial-up networking icon, particularly
that the *Primary DNS* is ***192.104.54.1*** and that *TCP/IP* is the
only selected protocol.

2.  Confirm that your web browser is not using proxies; it should be set
    to "direct connection to the Internet".

3.  If you do log into a TCP/IP LAN, confirm that your LAN network IP
    address is being released.

> To do so, connect to the FCC Network using dial-up networking, then
> click the **Start** button in Windows 95/98 and select **Run**. Type
> ***winipcfg*** and press **OK**. If your IP address does not begin
> with "192.104.", then your LAN IP address is not being released. Click
> the **Release All** button, or consult your LAN administrator.

***Receive an Internal Server error in the Web browser***

1\. Confirm that the address entered in the location field is correct
(***http://wtbwww05.fcc.gov***).

2.  Confirm that *Java* and *JavaScript* are enabled in your Web
    browser, and confirm that *Cookies* is set to Accept All.

**[Technical Support]{.underline}**

For technical assistance with installing or using FCC software, contact
the FCC Technical Support Hotline at (202) 414‑1250 (voice) or (202)
414-1255 (TTY). The FCC Technical Support Hotline generally is available
Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET, and Saturday 8 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. ET, and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Closed all government
holidays. *All calls to the FCC Technical Support Hotline are*

[^1]: This *Public Notice* addresses only VPC applications. Location and
    Monitoring Service applications filed with respect to Auction No. 39
    will be addressed separately.

[^2]: 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.746, 1.934.

[^3]: 47 C.F.R. § 1.2108(b).

[^4]: 47 C.F.R. § 1.2108(c).

[^5]: *Id.*

[^6]: 47 C.F.R. § 1.51(c).

[^7]: 47 C.F.R. § 1.2109(a).