# Presentation: 721392

## Pre - Auction Procedures

- FM Broadcast Licenses
- (Auction No. 37)

- Linda Sanderson (Linda.Sanderson@fcc.gov)
- Auctions Marketing Specialist
- FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
- Auctions & Spectrum Access Division
- (717) 338-2888

## Disclaimer

- 	Nothing herein is intended to supersede any provision of the Commission's rules or public notices.  These slides should not be used as a substitute for a prospective applicant's review of the Commission's relevant orders, rules, and public notices.  Prospective applicants must familiarize themselves thoroughly and remain current with the Commission's rules relating to the FM Broadcast Service, rules relating to application and auction procedures, and the procedures, terms and conditions contained in the Auction No. 37 public notices.

## Auction Deadlines(Deadlines are Deadlines)

- FCC Form 175s due:	**August 6**
- Upfront Payments due:	**September 24 **
- Mock Auction:   		**October 29**
- Auction Begins:		**November 3**

## FCC Form 175 (Deadline – August 6th 6:00 PM ET)

- Must be filed electronically
- Filing window opens **today** and will close at **6:00 PM** **ET** on **August 6, 2004**
- Instructions are provided in the Procedures PN (DA 04-1699, rel. 6/10/04)
- File early
- For Technical Support, contact 202-414-1250

## Status Public Notice(Sent by FedEx)

- Released approximately 4-5 weeks after Form 175 filing deadline
- Lists Accepted, Incomplete and/or Rejected applications, as well as construction permits applied for
- Applicants with incomplete applications receive approximately 1-2 weeks to remedy their applications

**Sent to the contact person at the**
**contact address as indicated on Form 175**

## Upfront Payments(Deadline – September 24th 6:00 PM ET)

- Wire Transfer Only
- Fax FCC Form 159 to Mellon Bank at least one hour before sending wire transfer
- Submit early and confirm payment receipt with **your** financial institution

## Bidding Options(Electronic or Telephonic) 

- Qualified bidders may bid electronically or telephonically
- FCC encourages electronic bidding
- If bidding telephonically, call early in the bidding period

## Qualified Bidder Public Notice(FedEx Mailing)

- Released approx. 2-3 weeks after resubmission and upfront payment deadline
- Lists:
*All qualified bidders*
*Upfront payments received *
*Construction Permits applied for*
*Bidding schedule for Mock Auction and first day of actual auction*

**Sent to the contact person at the**
**contact address as indicated on Form 175**

## 2nd FedEx Mailing(Approx. 1 week after QB PN)

- Every qualified bidder will receive a confidential Bidder Identification Number
- Telephonic Bidding Phone Number
- If **not** received by noon **Wednesday, October 27th,** contact 717-338-2888

**Sent to the contact person at the**
**contact address indicated on Form 175**

## 3rd FedEx Mailing(Approx. 1 week after QB PN)

- Every qualified bidder will receive at least two SecurID Cards
- A Bidding System Manual
- If **not** received by noon **Wednesday, October 27th,** contact 717-338-2888

**Sent to the contact person at the**
**contact address indicated on Form 175**

## Mock Auction(October 29, 2004)

- Provides bidders the opportunity to:
- Become familiar with the electronic bidding system
- Try telephonic bidding option
- Ask questions

## Auction Begins

**Wednesday,  **
**November 3, 2004**** **

## Hints & Reminders

- Contact phone numbers are listed on page 13 of Procedures PN DA 04-1699 (rel. 6/10/04)
- Review all Public Notices carefully
- Our Web site is a valuable source of information   (wireless.fcc.gov/auctions)
- Deadlines are taken very seriously!!