PUBLIC NOTICE

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
1919 M STREET, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20554                                   News Media Information: (202) 418-0500
                                            Fax-On-Demand: (202) 418-2830
                                             Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
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                                                               DA 98-1497
      July 27, 1998

FCC Sponsors Seminar on 220 MHz Auction 
Event                  to Be Held August 6, 1998 

On August 6, 1998, the FCC will sponsor a free seminar for the Phase II 220 MHz auction,
which is scheduled to begin on September 15, 1998.  This seminar will be held at the
Sheraton City Center Hotel, 1143 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037
from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with registration from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. The seminar will
provide attendees with information about pre-auction procedures, conduct of the auction, FCC
remote bidding software, and the 220 MHz service and auction rules.  The morning session
will address legal and technical issues, and the afternoon session will address electronic filing
and bidding procedures.  

Please note that a maximum of two representatives from each company may attend,
first-come first-served, on a reservation basis until room capacity is filled.  To register
complete the form attached to this Public Notice and return no later than Thursday July 30,
1998.  Additional seating may be available on the day of the seminar.  Please contact the
Auctions and Industry Analysis Division of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau at (888)
225-5322  (press option #2 at the prompt) or dial directly (717) 338-2888 for general
registration information.  

If hotel accommodations are needed, reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at
(202)775-0800 ext. 3400.  Identify that you are attending the FCC Auction Seminar.

News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654
FCC Auctions Contacts: Kathy Garland at (888) 225-5322 (press option #2 at the prompt)

                  FCC AUCTION SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM 
                   The Phase II 220 MHz Service Auction

The FCC will sponsor a one day seminar for the 220 MHz auction applicants.  The seminar
will provide information about pre-auction procedures, service and auction rules, conduct of
the auction, and the FCC remote bidding software.

Space is limited.  A maximum of two representatives from each company may attend on a
reservation basis, first-come first-served 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:

                        Thursday, August 6, 1998
                       Sheraton City Center Hotel
                      1143 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
                         Washington, D.C.  20037
                                                      
                      Registration 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
                        Seminar  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
                                    
If hotel accommodations are needed, reservations can be made by calling the hotel
reservations at 1-800-526-7495 or directly at 202-775-0800.  Specify that you are attending
the FCC Auction Seminar.
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To register, complete the form below and return no later than Friday, July 31, 1998, by mail
or fax to:
                             FCC Auction 18
                       Auctions Operations Branch
                           1270 Fairfield Road
                        Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245
                                    
                           FAX:   717-338-2850
          Phone:  888-CALL-FCC (888-225-5322) or  717-338-2888
(General Auction Information and Seminar Registration, press option #2 at the prompt.)        
                                    
                                                                                                            
I/We will attend the 220 MHz auction seminar on Thursday, August 6, 1998
                                    
1.  Name of attendee:________________________________________                               
                                                                                             
2.  Name of attendee:________________________________________                               
                                                                    
Company name:____________________________________________                 
               
Phone:______________________    Fax:  _______________________