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DA 99-2824

December 17, 1999

### Auction Filing Window For New Television Station Channel 52 at Blanco, Texas

The Mass Media Bureau ("MMB") and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
("WTB") announce an auction filing window for a new analog television
station on Channel 52 at Blanco, Texas. The filing window will open on
January 24, 2000 and close on January 28, 2000. Selection among mutually
exclusive applicants for the new Blanco television station will be via
the Commission's broadcast competitive bidding rules. See 47 C.F.R. §
73.5000 *et seq.*

Those wishing to participate in the auction ***must*** file
electronically a short form application (FCC Form 175) by 5:30 p.m.
Eastern Standard Time, January 28, 2000. See Attachments A, B, and C for
more information regarding the completion of Form 175, including
information on bidding credits and designated entities. Pursuant to the
Commission's broadcast competitive bidding rules, only the winning
bidder will be required to submit a long form (FCC Form 301) following
the close of the auction. *See* 47 C.F.R. 73.5005.

For additional information, contact Shaun Maher at the Video Services
Division, Mass Media Bureau at (202) 418-1600.

***List of Attachments:***

> Attachment A: Pre-Auction Procedures

Attachment B: Guidelines for Completion of FCC Form 175 and Exhibits

Attachment C: Eligibility for New Entrant Bidding Credit; Ownership
Disclosure Requirements; Consortia and Joint Bidding Arrangements

Attachment D: Electronic Filing and Review of the FCC Form 175

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

**ATTACHMENT A**

**PRE-AUCTION PROCEDURES**

**A. Short-Form Application (FCC Form 175) Filing Procedures \-- Due
January 28, 2000, 5:30 p.m. EST**

All applicants must electronically submit an FCC Form 175 application no
later than 5:30 p.m. EST on January 28, 2000. Late applications will not
be accepted. There is no application fee required when electronically
filing an FCC Form 175.

**(1) Electronic Filing**

All Form 175 applications must be filed electronically.

Applicants may file Form 175 applications electronically beginning 9:00
a.m. EST January 24, 2000. The system generally will be open for filing
on a 24-hour basis. The Form 175 filing window will remain open until
5:30 p.m. EST on January 28, 2000. Applicants are strongly encouraged to
file early, and applicants are responsible for allowing adequate time
for filing their applications. Applicants may update or amend their
electronic applications multiple times until the filing deadline on
January 28, 2000. Information about the electronic filing of the FCC
Form 175 application is included as Attachment D to this Public Notice.
Technical support is available at (202) 414-1250 (voice) or (202)
414-1255 (text telephone (TTY)); the hours of service are 8 a.m. - 6
p.m. EST, Monday - Friday.

**(2) Completion of the FCC Form 175**

Applicants should carefully review 47 C.F.R. Sections 1.2105 and 73.5002
and must complete all items on the FCC Form 175. Detailed instructions
for completing the FCC Form 175 are in Attachment B of this Public
Notice. Form 175 is not submitted to the FCC until an applicant receives
confirmation from the filing system that the form has been received by
the Commission.

B.  **Prohibition of Collusion**

To insure the competitiveness and integrity of the auction process, the
Commission's Rules prohibit competing applicants from communicating with
each other during the auction about bids, bidding strategies, or
settlements. This prohibition becomes effective at the short-form
application deadline, and ends on the post-auction down payment due
date. Bidders competing for the same construction permit(s) are
encouraged not to use the same individual as an authorized bidder. A
violation of the anti-collusion rule could occur if an individual acts
as the authorized bidder for two or more competing applicants, and
conveys information concerning the substance of bids or bidding
strategies between the bidders he or she is authorized to represent in
the auction. Also, if the authorized bidders are different individuals
employed by the same organization (*e.g.*, law firm or technical
consulting firm), a violation could similarly occur. At a minimum, in
such a case, applicants should certify that precautionary steps have
been taken to prevent communication between authorized bidders and that
applicants and their bidding agents will comply with the anti-collusion
rule.[^1] The Bureaus, however, caution that merely filing a certifying
statement as part of an application will not outweigh specific evidence
that collusive behavior has occurred, nor will it preclude the
initiation of an investigation when warranted.[^2] However, applicants
may enter into bidding agreements before filing their FCC Form 175
short-form applications, as long as they disclose the existence of the
agreement in their FCC Form 175 applications.[^3]

By electronically submitting their FCC Form 175 short-form applications,
applicants are certifying their compliance with Sections 1.2105( c ) and
73.5002. In addition, Section 1.65 of the Commission's Rules requires an
applicant to maintain the accuracy and completeness of information
furnished in its pending application and to notify the Commission, as
promptly as possible and in any event within 30 days, of any substantial
change that may be of decisional significance to that application. Thus,
Section 1.65 requires an auction applicant to notify the Commission of
any violation of the anti-collusion rules upon learning of such
violation. Bidders are therefore required to make such notification to
the Commission immediately upon discovery.

**C. Application Processing and Minor Corrections**

After the deadline for filing has passed, and assuming more than one FCC
Form 175 is received, the FCC will subsequently issue a public notice
identifying: (1) those applications which are mutually exclusive
(including FCC reference numbers; (2) those applications rejected; and
(3) those applications that have minor defects that may be corrected,
and the deadline and instructions for filing such corrected
applications. If only one FCC Form 175 is received during the window,
then that applicant will be required to submit FCC Form 301. []{.mark}

As described more fully in the Commission\'s Rules, after the January
28, 2000 filing deadline, an applicant may make only minor non-technical
corrections to its FCC Form 175 application. Applicants will not be
permitted to make major modifications to their applications. *See* 47
C.F.R. Section 1.2105. For this reason it is critical that all
applicants carefully review their FCC Form 175 submissions prior to the
close of the initial filing window.

**(1) Electronic Review of FCC Form 175**

The FCC Form 175 review software may be used to review and print an
applicant's FCC Form 175 application. Prior to the filing deadline,
applicants may only review their own completed FCC Form 175. Applicants
may review their own and other applicants\' completed FCC Form 175s
after the filing deadline has passed and the FCC has issued a public
notice concerning the status of the applications. Because the forms are
made public, it is important that an applicant does not include its
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) on any Exhibits to its FCC Form 175
application. There are no fees for accessing the Form 175 filing or
review system.

**ATTACHMENT B**

GUIDELINES FOR COMPLETION

**OF FCC FORM 175 AND EXHIBITS**

**A. FCC Form 175**

Applicants should especially note the following:

**Applicant Address:** Applicants must submit a street address (not a
Post Office box number), suitable for mail or private parcel delivery.

**Applicant Classification:** Applicants must indicate their legal
classification. The FCC Form 175 requires the applicant to classify
itself as an individual, joint venture, partnership, trust, corporation,
consortium, association, limited liability company (LLC) or government
entity.

**Applicant Status:** Applicants are requested to indicate their status
as a rural telephone company, minority-owned business and/or women-owned
business, so that the FCC can monitor its performance in promoting
economic opportunities for these designated entities.

**Bidding Credit Eligibility:** Applicants that qualify for the New
Entrant Bidding Credit must enter the applicable bidding credit (25
percent or 35 percent) in the bidding credit eligibility item on the
Form 175. Applicants are advised that this is the sole opportunity to
select "New Entrant" status and claim a bidding credit level (if
applicable). There is no opportunity to change the election once the
initial short-form filing deadline passes on January 28, 2000.

**Licenses/Construction Permits: Applicants should confirm the choice of
the Blanco, Texas construction permit. To confirm this selection,
applicants will choose the "Save" button on the License/Construction
Permit Page.**

**Authorized Bidders:** Applicants must list the name(s) of the
person(s) (no more than 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.

**Certifications:** Applicants should carefully read the list of
certifications on the FCC Form 175. 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 an FCC Form 175 application constitutes a representation
by the certifying official that he or she is an authorized
representative of the applicant, has read the form\'s instructions and
certifications, and that the contents of the application and its
attachments are true and correct. Submission of a false certification to
the Commission may result in penalties, including monetary forfeitures,
license forfeitures, ineligibility to participate in future auctions,
and/or criminal prosecution.

**Contact person/address:** 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. Space is provided
for an address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address. All
written communication 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 may
be used.

**Completeness:** Applicants must submit all information required by the
FCC Form 175 and by applicable rules. Failure to submit required
information by the resubmission date will result in dismissal of the
application and inability to participate in the auction. *See* 47 C.F.R.
§ 1.2105(b).

**NOTE:** Applicants must press the "Submit Form 175" button on the
"Submit" page to successfully submit their FCC Form 175.

**Continuing Accuracy:** Each applicant is responsible for the
continuing accuracy and completeness of information furnished in the FCC
Form 175 and its exhibits. *See* 47 C.F.R. § 1.65. Applicants are
reminded that they consent to be audited in the certification section of
the FCC Form 175 (see certification item number 6).

**B. Exhibits and Attachments**

In addition to the FCC Form 175 itself, applicants must submit
additional information required by the FCC\'s rules. Although the FCC
does not require a particular format for this information, it has
developed the following guidelines that will facilitate the processing
of short-form applications. The FCC encourages applicants to submit this
information using the following format.

**Exhibit A \-- Applicant Identity and Ownership Information**: Section
73.5002 of the broadcast competitive bidding procedural rules specifies
the bidding procedures, certification requirements, and anti-collusion
rules applicable to applications for commercial broadcast services that
are subject to auction. Subsection (b) of that rule requires the timely
submission of short-form applications along with all required
certifications, information and exhibits pursuant to the provisions of
47 C.F.R. § 1.2105(a). Section 1.2105, in turn, requires the disclosure
on the short-form of applicant ownership information as set forth in
Section 1.2112. Specifically, 47 C.F.R. § 1.2105(a)(2)(ii) requires each
applicant to fully disclose the real party or parties-in-interest, and
the addresses and citizenship of the parties, in an exhibit to its FCC
Form 175 application. Furthermore, each applicant applying for a New
Entrant Bidding Credit must provide detailed ownership information for
itself and its attributable interest holders, as defined by Section
73.3555 of the Commission\'s rules and by Note 2 to that Section.
Regardless of whether a New Entrant Bidding Credit is being sought, all
applicants must provide the identification and ownership information.

**Exhibit B \-- Agreements with Other Parties/Joint Bidding
Arrangements**: Applicants must attach an exhibit identifying all
parties with whom they have entered into any agreements, arrangements or
understandings of any kind that relate to the licenses being auctioned,
including any agreements relating to the post-auction market structure.
*See* 47 C.F.R. § 1.2105(a)(2)(viii).

Certification (4) to the FCC Form 175 requires the applicant to certify
that it will not enter into any explicit or implicit agreements or
understandings of any kind with parties not identified in the
application regarding bid amounts, bidding strategies, or the particular
licenses the applicant will or will not bid. *See* 45 C.F.R. §
1.2105(a)(2)(ix*). Except to the extent provided in 47 C.F.R. § 73.5002
(d),* the prohibition of collusion set forth in 47 C.F.R. § 1.2105 (c)
becomes effective upon the filing of short-form applications. To prevent
collusion, the Commission\'s Rules *generally* prohibit communication
among applicants for the same mutually exclusive permits or licenses
between the initial short-form applications filing deadline and the
deadline for down payments on licenses won, when such communication
concern bids, bidding strategies, or settlements*.* 47 C.F.R. §
1.2105(c).

**Exhibit C \-- Status as a New Entrant Bidding Credit Recipient:** An
applicant claiming that it qualifies for a 35 percent new entrant credit
must certify under penalty of perjury that neither it nor any of its
attributable interest holders have any attributable interests in any
other media of mass communications, as defined in 47 C.F.R. § 73.5008.
With respect to those qualifying for a 25 percent credit, the applicant
must provide a certification under penalty of perjury that neither it
nor any of its attributable interest holders have attributable interests
in more than three media of mass communications, as defined in 47 C.F.R.
§ 73.5008. In addition, applicants claiming a 25 percent credit shall
identify and describe such media of mass communications. *See* 47 C.F.R.
§§ 73.5007 and 73.5008.

**Exhibit D \-- Information Requested of Designated Entities:**
Applicants owned by minorities or women, as defined in 47 C.F.R. §
1.2110(b)(2), or that are rural telephone companies, as defined in 47
C.F.R. § 1.2110(b)(3), may attach an exhibit regarding this status. This
information, in conjunction with the information in the Applicant Status
item, will assist the Commission in monitoring the participation of
these \"designated entities\" in its auctions.

**Exhibit E -- Miscellaneous:** Applicants wishing to submit additional
information may do so in Exhibit E.

The electronic Form 175 has functionality allowing the applicant to
upload exhibits/attachments with the Form 175 for FCC review. Once the
applicant has uploaded the attachment, that attachment will be converted
by the auctions system into an Adobe PDF format and become available for
the applicant's review.

If an applicant finds that an attachment has not converted properly to
Adobe PDF format, the applicant should take the following steps:

1)  Simplify the formatting of the file. For example, if using a Table
    structure in a WordPerfect document, remove the Table structure
    leaving the contents of the table, re‑save the document.

2)  *Re‑upload the attachment.*

3)  *Delete the failed attachment.*

**NOTE:** In order to protect their privacy, applicants should not list
their TIN/SSN numbers on any Exhibits to their FCC Form 175s.

**ATTACHMENT C**

**ELIGIBILITY FOR** **NEW ENTRANT BIDDING CREDIT;**

**OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS;**

**CONSORTIA AND JOINT BIDDING ARRANGEMENTS**

**ELIGIBILITY FOR** **NEW ENTRANT BIDDING CREDIT**

**A. General Eligibility Criteria**

To fulfill its obligations under Section 309(j) and further its
long-standing commitment to the diversification of broadcast facility
ownership, the Commission adopted a tiered New Entrant Bidding Credit
for auction applicants with no, or very few other media interests.

(1) **Determination of** **Eligibility for Bidding Credit**

For purposes of determining which entities qualify for a New Entrant
Bidding Credit, the following information should be considered: the
interests of the bidder, and of any individuals or entities with an
attributable interest in the bidder, in other media of mass
communications at the time of the short-form application filing
deadline.

The interests held by the bidder, and by any individual or entity with
an attributable interest in the bidder, in other media of mass
communications shall be considered when determining a bidder\'s
eligibility for the New Entrant Bidding Credit. Under traditional
broadcast attribution rules, those entities or individuals with an
attributable interest in a bidder include: all officers and directors of
a corporate bidder; any owner of 5% or more of the voting stock of a
corporate bidder; all partners and limited partners of a partnership
bidder, unless the limited partners are sufficiently insulated; and all
members of a limited liability company, unless insulated.[^4] In cases
where a bidder's spouse or close family member holds other media
interests, such interests are not automatically attributable to the
bidder. The Commission decides attribution issues in this context based
on certain factors traditionally considered relevant.[^5] Bidders should
note that the mass media attribution rules were recently revised.[^6]

Bidders are also reminded that, by *Memorandum Opinion and Order*
released August 5, 1999,[^7] the Commission further refined the
eligibility standards for the New Entrant Bidding Credit, judging it
appropriate to attribute the media interests held by very substantial
investors in, or creditors of, a bidder claiming new entrant status.
Specifically, the attributable mass media interests held by an
individual or entity with an equity and/or debt interest in a bidder
shall be attributed to that bidder for purposes of determining its
eligibility for the New Entrant Bidding Credit, if the equity and debt
interests, in the aggregate, exceed 33% of the total asset value of the
bidder, even if such an interest is non-voting. [^8]

Generally, media interests will be attributable for purposes of the New
Entrant Bidding Credit to the same extent that such other media
interests are considered attributable for purposes of the broadcast
multiple ownership rules.[^9] However, attributable interests held by a
winning bidder in existing low power television, television translator
or FM translator facilities will not be counted among the bidders\'
other mass media interests in determining its eligibility for a New
Entrant Bidding Credit.[^10] A medium of mass communications is defined
in 47 C.F.R § 73.5008(b).

The bidder\'s attributable interests shall be determined as of the short
form (FCC Form 175) filing deadline. Bidders intending to divest a media
interest or make any other ownership changes, such as resignation of
positional interests, in order to avoid attribution for purposes of
qualifying for the New Entrant Bidding Credit must have consummated such
divestment transactions or have completed such ownership changes by no
later than the short-form filing deadline.[^11]

**(2) Application Showing**

Applicants are required to file supporting documentation as Exhibits A
and C to their FCC Form 175 short-form applications to establish that
they satisfy the eligibility requirements to qualify for a New Entrant
Bidding Credit.[^12] In addition, in those cases where a New Entrant
Bidding Credit is being sought, a certification under penalty of perjury
must be set forth in Exhibit C attesting to the eligibility of the
bidder for the level of Credit claimed.

**B. Bidding Credits**

Applicants that qualify for the New Entrant Bidding Credit, as set forth
in 47 C.F.R. § 73.5007,[^13] are eligible for a bidding credit that
represents the amount by which a bidder\'s winning bids are discounted.
The size of a New Entrant Bidding Credit depends on the number of
ownership interests in other media of mass communications that are
attributable to the bidder-entity and its attributable interest-holders:

-   A 35 percent bidding credit will be given to a winning bidder if it,
    and/or any individual or entity with an attributable interest in the
    winning bidder, has no attributable interest in any other media of
    mass communications, as defined in 47 C.F.R. § 73.5008; and,

-   A 25 percent bidding credit will be given to a winning bidder if it,
    and/or any individual or entity with an attributable interest in the
    winning bidder, has an attributable interest in no more than three
    mass media facilities, as defined in 47 C.F.R. § 73.5008; and,

-   No bidding credit will be given if any of the commonly owned mass
    media facilities serve the same area as the proposed broadcast
    station, as defined in 47 C.F.R. § 73.5007, or if the winning
    bidder, and/or any individual or entity with an attributable
    interest in the winning bidder, have attributable interests in more
    than three mass media facilities.

Bidding credits are not cumulative; qualifying applicants receive either
the 25 percent or the 35 percent bidding credit, but not both.
Attributable interests are defined in 47 C.F.R. § 73.3555 and Note 2 of
that section. Bidders should note that unjust enrichment provisions
apply to a winning bidder that utilizes a bidding credit and
subsequently seeks to assign or transfer control its license or
construction permit to an entity not qualifying for the same level of
bidding credit.[^14]

**OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS**

All applicants must comply with the uniform Part 1 ownership disclosure
standards and provide information set forth in Sections 1.2105 and
1.2112 of the Commission's rules. Specifically, in completing Form 175,
applicants will be required to file in Exhibit A, a full and complete
statement of the ownership of the bidding entity.[^15] The ownership
disclosure standards for the short form are set forth in Section 1.2112
of the Commission's rules. Bidders should note that, under Section
1.2112 (a)(4), the short form must list, *inter alia*, the names,
addresses and citizenship of any party holding options permitting the
acquisition of a ten percent or greater equity interest in the
application, as well as the amount and percentage held.

Applicants owned by minorities or women, as defined in 47 C.F.R. §
1.2110(b)(2), may attach an exhibit (Exhibit D) regarding this status.
This applicant status information is collected for statistical purposes
only and assists the Commission in monitoring the participation of
\"designated entities\" in its auctions. Applicants wishing to submit
additional information may do so in Exhibit E -Miscellaneous Information
-- to the FCC Form 175.

**CONSORTIA AND JOINT BIDDING ARRANGEMENTS**

Applicants will be required to identify on their short-form applications
any 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. *See* 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.2105(a)(2)(viii); 1.2105(c)(1). Applicants
will also be required to certify on their short form applications that
they have not entered into any explicit or implicit agreements,
arrangements or understandings of any kind with any parties, other than
those identified, regarding the amount of their bids, bidding
strategies, or the particular construction permits on which they will or
will not bid. *See* 47 C.F.R*.* § 1.2105(a)(2)(ix). In cases where such
consortia or joint bidding arrangement are contemplated, applicants must
submit an Exhibit B to the FCC Form 175.

**Attachment D**

**ELECTRONIC FILING AND REVIEW**

**OF THE FCC FORM 175**

Applicants must submit their FCC Form 175 applications electronically
using the Commission\'s remote access system. This system will generally
be available 24 hours per day. FCC Form 175 applications must be
submitted and confirmed by **5:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 28,
2000.** Late applications or unconfirmed submissions of electronic data
will not be accepted.

Applicants must press the **175 Submit** button on the *Submit* page to
successfully submit their FCC Form 175. The electronic filing process
consists of an initial filing period and a resubmission period to make
minor corrections. Dates and filing instructions for the resubmission
period will be released in a subsequent Public Notice. During each
filing period, submitted applications may be updated and amended
multiple times until the filing deadline.

Applicants will need to meet the following minimum hardware and software
requirements:

**Minimum Hardware Requirements**

CPU: Intel Pentium

RAM: 16 MB (more recommended if you have multiple applications open)

Modem: v.32bis 14.4kbps Hayes compatible modem or faster (recommend 56.6
Kbps)

Monitor: VGA or above

Mouse or other pointing device

**Minimum Software Requirements**

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95 or 98

PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) Dialer: Use the Dial-Up Networking feature
included with Windows 95/98

Web Browser: Netscape Communicator 4.7 is recommended. However, you can
also use Netscape Communicator 4.5, 4.51, or 4.61 (Internet web browser
software).

**Note:** To download Netscape Communicator 4.7 free of charge, access
the Netscape download site at ***http://home.netscape.com/download/***

PDF Viewer: Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 or higher (available at
***http://www.adobe.com***)

If you wish to use the download feature in the Form 175 Review, you will
need a .tar file extraction utility, e.g., Winzip (available at
***http://www.winzip.com***) or Pkzip for Windows (available at
***http://www.pkware.com/download.html***).

**Submitting FCC Form 175 Applications**

To submit FCC Form 175 applications electronically, you must first
connect to the FCC Network via a toll-free 800 phone number,
(800-378-7435) using Dial-Up Networking. Dial-Up Networking establishes
a point‑to‑point connection from your PC to the FCC Network. *This
point‑to‑point connection is not routed through the Internet*.

> **Note:** For instructions on how to connect to the FCC Network using
> Dial-Up Networking, see the *Accessing the FCC Network Using Windows
> 95/98* attachment.

After you have connected to the FCC Network, start your Netscape Web
browser. In your browsers *Location* field, enter
***http://wtbwww04.fcc.gov*** and then click **175 Submit**.

When uploading attachments in FCC Form 175 Submission, applicants may
use a variety of file formats \-- including Word, WordPerfect, Adobe
PDF, Excel, Lotus, and ASCII text \-- and should verify that the files
contain all exhibit information. Graphics file uploads (e.g., *.bmp*,
*.tiff*, *.jpg*) are not supported, and graphics images should not be
imported into any word processing files that are uploaded.

After you upload an attachment, check to see if it converted properly by
selecting the PDF filename in the rightmost column. The conversion
process may take up to thirty minutes. If you are unable to read this
file after it has been converted, please do the following:

1\. Re-upload the attachment.

2\. If the file still has not converted properly, then simplify the
formatting of the file.

For example, if you are using a Table structure in a WordPerfect
document, remove the Table structure and leave the contents of the
table, then re-upload the attachment.

After you have successfully re-uploaded an attachment, please delete the
old, unreadable attachment files.

Applicants must press the **Submit Form 175** button on the *Submit*
page to successfully submit their FCC Form 175. During each filing
period, submitted applications may be updated and amended multiple times
until the filing deadline.

When you have finished, exit your Web browser; then disconnect from the
FCC Network.

**Reviewing FCC Form 175 Applications**

Once the FCC has completed the 175 Review process, you can review FCC
Form 175 applications electronically via the Internet. Start your
Netscape Web browser. In your browsers *Location* field, enter
***http://wtbwww15.fcc.gov*** and then click **175 Review**.

Note: Applicant information will not be available in FCC 175 Review
until the Commission has completed reviewing the Form 175 as indicated
by release of a Public Notice.

**Help**

For technical assistance with installing or using FCC software, contact
the FCC Technical Support Hotline at (202) 414‑1250 (V) or (202)
414-1255 (TTY). The FCC Technical Support Hotline is generally available
Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. *All calls to the FCC
Technical Support Hotline are recorded.*

**Attachment E**

**ACCESSING THE FCC NETWORK USING**

**WINDOWS 95/98**

This attachment describes how to access the FCC Network from a system
that is running the Microsoft Windows 95 or Microsoft Windows 98
operating system. This involves configuring dial-up network access and
then performing the dial-up procedure. Dial-up access to the FCC Network
is required to submit FCC Form 175 applications electronically or use
the FCC Remote Access System.

> **Note:** Dial-up access to the FCC Network is ***not*** required to
> review FCC Form 175 applications. You can perform that function from
> the Internet, by entering location ***http://wtbwww15.fcc.gov/*** on
> your Netscape Web browser and clicking the **175 Review** 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://wtbwww03.fcc.gov***, you should type all of the
characters 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.

**Configuring Dial-Up Networking**

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\. If you are connecting to submit FCC Form 175 applications, type
***FCC Auctions 800#*** in the field titled *Type a name for the
computer you are dialing.*

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 **Next** button.

6\. If you are connecting to submit FCC Form 175 applications, type
***800*** and ***378-7435*** in the *Area Code* and *Telephone Number*
fields, respectively.

7\. 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.

8\. Click the **Next** button.

9\. Click the **Finish** button.

> An icon labeled *FCC Auctions 800#* appears in the Dial-Up Networking
> window.

10\. Verify that properties are configured correctly before attempting a
dial-up session. Put the mouse pointer on the FCC Auctions icon that you
wish to configure and click the ***right*** mouse button to display a
menu. Click **Properties** from the menu.

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

12\. 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 **OK**.

13\. In Windows 95, click the **Server Type\...** button.

> In Windows 98, click the **Server Types** tab at the top of the
> Properties window.

14\. 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.

15\. 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.

16\. Click the **TCP/IP Settings** button. On the TCP/IP Settings
window, select *Server assigned IP addresses* at the top and select
*Specify name server addresses* midway down the window.

17\. Type ***165.135.22.249*** as the Primary DNS.

Ensure that these two options are checked:

-   Use IP header compression

-   Use default gateway or remote network

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

19\. 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\. Highlight the TCP/IP Protocol and click *Properties*. If there are
> multiple TCP/IP protocols, highlight TCP/IP \--\> Dial-Up Adapter and
> click *Properties*.
>
> In a Windows 98 environment, a confirmation dialog appears. Read the
> information on the dialog, then click the **OK** button.
>
> 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 **165.135.22.249** 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 windows.

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

**Dial-Up Procedure**

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\. In the Dial-Up Networking window, double-click the **FCC Auctions
800#**.

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

> The Connection 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.

4\. Once the connection is established, open your Web browser.

5\. In your browser's *Location* field, enter the appropriate Universal
Resource Locator (URL) as follows:

-   For FCC Form 175 Submit, enter ***http://wtbwww04.fcc.gov***
    (primary location) or ***http://wtbwww34.fcc.gov*** (secondary
    location)

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

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

**Troubleshooting**

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

***Modem does not respond or does not connect***

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.

4.  Confirm that the number the modem is dialing is correct.

5.  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.  Verify the Dial-Up Networking settings specified in the Configuring
    Dial-Up

*Networking* section.

2.  Confirm that your Web browser is not using proxies:

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a)  On your browser, click the *Preferences* option in the Edit menu.

b)  In the Category area at the left, double-click *Advanced*.

c)  Click the Advanced structure's *Proxies* option.

d)  Click the radio button labeled *Direct connection to the Internet*.

e)  Click the **OK** button at the bottom of the window.

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

1.  Confirm that the *Location* is correct.

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

**Help**

## For technical assistance with installing or using FCC software, contact the FCC Technical Support Hotline at (202) 414‑1250 (V) or (202) 414-1255 (TTY). The FCC Technical Support Hotline is generally available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. *All calls to the FCC Technical Support Hotline are recorded.*

[^1]: *See, e.g.,* "Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Responds to
    Questions About the Local Multipoint Distribution Service Auction,"
    *Public Notice*, 13 FCC Rcd 341 (1998); Application of Nevada
    Wireless for a License to Provide 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio
    Service in the Farmington, NM-CO Economic Area (EA-155) Frequency
    Band A, *Memorandum Opinion and Order*, 13 FCC Rcd 11973, 11977 ¶ 11
    (1998) ("*Nevada Wireless*").

[^2]: *See Nevada Wireless, supra* note 1 at 11978, ¶ 13.

[^3]: *See* 47 C.F.R. § 1.2105( c ).

[^4]: *See* 47 C.F.R. § 73.3555 Note 2.

[^5]: *See* *Clarification of Commission Policies Regarding Spousal
    Attribution*, 7 FCC Rcd 1920 (1992).

[^6]: *See Review of the Commission's Regulations Governing Attribution
    of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests*, MM Docket No. 94-150, FCC
    99-207 (rel. August 6, 1999) (prior history omitted).

[^7]: *Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act --
    Competitive Bidding for Commercial Broadcast and Instructional
    Television Fixed Service Licenses*, MM Docket No. 97-234, 64 Fed.
    Reg. 44856 (August 18, 1999).

[^8]: *See* 47 C.F. R. § 73.5008.

[^9]: Further, any bidder asserting new entrant status must have *de
    facto* as well as *de jure* control of the entity claiming the
    bidding credit. 47 C.F.R. § 73.5007. Typically, *de jure* control is
    evidenced by ownership of at least 50.1 percent of an entity\'s
    voting stock or equivalent level of interest in cases where the
    bidder is not a corporate entity. *De facto* control is determined
    on a case-by-case basis.

[^10]: ^?^ *Memorandum Opinion and Order on* *Reconsideration* at ¶ 75.

[^11]: The fact that, on the short form filing deadline, a bidder has a
    pending or granted application to assign or transfer control of a
    media interest shall not be sufficient to avoid attribution. Bidders
    must have consummated the transaction by the short form filing
    deadline to avoid attribution.

[^12]: See 47 C.F.R. § 1.2105.

[^13]: Section 73.5007 of the Commission's rules was most recently
    revised pursuant to the *Memorandum* *Opinion and Order on
    Reconsideration*. The revised version of the rule became effective
    on July 6, 1999.

[^14]: *See* 47 C.F.R. § 73.5007( c ).

[^15]: Section 73.5002 of the broadcast competitive bidding procedural
    rules specifies the bidding procedures, certification requirements,
    and anti-collusion rules applicable to applications for commercial
    broadcast services that are subject to auction. Subsection (b) of
    that rule requires the timely submission of short-form applications
    *along with all required certifications, information and exhibits
    pursuant to the provisions of 47 C.F.R. § 1.2105(a).* Section
    1.2105, in turn, requires the disclosure on the short-form of
    applicant ownership information as set forth in Section 1.2112.