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**FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION** News Media Information: (202)
418-0500

**445 12th STREET, S.W.** Fax-On-Demand: (202) 418-2830

# WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 Internet: [http://www.fcc.gov](http://www.fcc.gov/)

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#### DA 01-447

February 16, 2001

AUCTION FOR FM BROADCAST CONSTRUCTION PERMITS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 9, 2001

### Pre-Auction Seminar Reminder

## Wednesday, March 7, 2001

A free FCC pre-auction seminar for the FM Broadcast Auction (Auction No.
37) is scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, 2001. Interested parties must
pre-register using the attached form or by calling the FCC. Registration
will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the program will end by 2 p.m.

The seminar will be held at the Federal Communications Commission, 445
12^th^ Street S.W., Washington, D.C. Potential bidders in the auction
are strongly encouraged to attend. This seminar provides an opportunity
for hands-on demonstrations of the FCC filing and bidding software and
access to the FCC staff responsible for the FM Broadcast service
licensing and auction conduct procedures.

The following is a timeline of the important events prior to the auction
start date:

##  *Deadline to register for Pre-Auction Seminar: March 5, 2001* 

*Seminar Date: March 7, 2001*

*Short Form Application (FCC Form 175): March 19, 2001 6:00 p.m. ET*

*Upfront Payments (via wire transfer): April 16, 2001 6:00 p.m. ET*

*Orders for Remote Bidding Software: March 19, 2001 6:00 p.m. ET*

*Mock Auction: May 7, 2001*

*Auction Start Date: May 9, 2001*

It is strongly advised that all potential bidders review the public
notices released for this auction prior to the seminar. To register for
the seminar, please contact the FCC's Auctions Hotline at
(888)-225-5322, Press Option #2, or directly at (717) 338-2888.

For further information, please contact Barbara Sibert, project manager
at (717) 338-2888, or for press inquiries, Mark Rubin at (202) 418-1995.

FCC AUCTION SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM

Auction No. 37

The FCC will sponsor a one-day seminar for the FM Broadcast Auction
applicants. The seminar is free of charge and will provide information
about pre-auction procedures, radio service and auction rules, conduct
of the auction, and the FCC remote bidding software.

A maximum of two representatives from each company may attend on a
reservation basis. Additional representatives may attend on a
first-come, first-served basis until room capacity is filled. Additional
seating may be available on a stand-by basis the day of the seminar. The
seminar will be held:

**Wednesday, March 7, 2001**

**Federal Communications Commission**

**445 12^th^ Street S.W.**

**(Commission Meeting Room)**

**Washington, DC 20554**

**Registration: 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.**

**Seminar: 10:00 a.m. -- 2:00 p.m.**

**If hotel accommodations are needed**

**Please contact 1-888-225-5322 (option #2) for a list of hotels in the
area**

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**To register, complete the form below and**

**return by mail or fax to be received no later than**

**Monday, March 5, 2001** to:

FCC Auction 37

Auctions Operations Branch

1270 Fairfield Road

Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245

FAX: 717-338-2850

Phone: 717-338-2888

I/We will attend the Auction No. 37 Seminar, scheduled for **Wednesday,
March 7, 2001.**

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