April 15, 1996

                          ATTACHMENT D
             ELECTRONIC FILING OF FCC APPLICATIONS

     The Commission recently implemented a remote access system which will allow
applicants to submit their FCC applications electronically.  FCC applications that are filed
electronically using this remote access system must be submitted and confirmed by April 29,
1996.  An FCC application may be submitted only once; no changes will be permitted after the
submission of an FCC application.  More detailed filing instructions will be provided in the
Help facility and in the Readme.txt file associated with the FCC Electronic Filing/Application
Review Software.

     Parties interested in viewing or printing other applicants' FCC applications are able to
do so subject to a 900 number telephone service at a cost of $2.30 per minute.  Applicants
interested in electronically submitting an FCC application are able to do so via a non-toll
service or the 900 service.

     Those applicants who wish to file their FCC application electronically or view other
FCC applications on-line will need the following hardware and software:

Hardware Requirements:

o    CPU:  Intel 80386 or above (80486 or faster recommended)
o    RAM:  8MB RAM (more recommended if you intend to open multiple applications)
o    Hard Disk:  18MB available disk space
o    1.44MB 3.5" Floppy Drive (to install the remote system)
o    Five blank MS-DOS  formatted 3.5" 1.44MB floppy disks
o    Modem:  v.32bis 14.4kbps Hayes compatible modem
o    Monitor:  VGA or above
o    Mouse or other pointing device

Software Requirements: 

o    FCC Electronic Filing/Application Review Software (will be available through the
     Internet and the FCC Bulletin Board System)
o    Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Microsoft Windows for WorkGroups v3.11 in an
     enhanced mode

Note: The FCC Electronic Filing/Application Review Software has not been completely tested in
a Macintosh, OS/2, or Windows95 environment.  Therefore, the FCC will not support operating
systems other than Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Microsoft Windows for Workgroups v3.11 in an
enhanced mode.  This includes any other emulated Windows environment.  If your Windows is
in a networked environment, you should check with your local network administrator for any
potential conflicts with the PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) Dialer that is incorporated into the
Electronic Filing/Application Review Software.  This usually includes any TCP/IP installed
network protocol.  

The PPP Dialer that is incorporated into the FCC Electronic Filing/Application Review Software
will establish a point-to-point connection from your PC to the FCC Network.  THIS
POINT-TO-POINT CONNECTION IS NOT ROUTED THROUGH THE INTERNET.

Applicants who wish to file their FCC applications electronically or who wish to view other
applicants' applications must first download the software from either the Internet or the FCC
Bulletin Board System (File Name:  ELECV1.EXE).

Internet Access:    

In order to download the compressed file from the Internet, you will need to have access to the
Internet and an ftp client software as follows:

o    FTP:  The following instructions are for the command line version of ftp.

     1.   Connect to the FCC ftp server by typing ftp ftp.fcc.gov

     2.   At the user name prompt, type anonymous [Enter]

     3.   At the password prompt, type your Internet e-mail address [Enter]

     4.   To allow the file to be downloaded type: binary [Enter]     

     5.   Change your current directory to the Programs directory by typing:
          cd /pub/Auctions/SMR/900/Programs [Enter]

     6.   Use the get command to download files from the FCC ftp server by typing:
          get elecv1.exe [Enter]

     7.   If you wish to exit, type:
               bye [Enter] 

o    Gopher:  gopher.ftp.fcc.gov or use any gopher to get to "all the gophers in the world"
     then 'U.S.' then 'DC' then 'FCC'.

o    World Wide Web: ftp://ftp.fcc.gov

Dial-In Access to the FCC Auction Bulletin Board System (BBS):

The FCC Auction Bulletin Board System provides dial-in access for the FCC-provided software. 
In order to access the FCC Auction BBS, use a communications package that can handle at least
xmodem protocol (e.g., pcAnyWhere, Telix, Procomm) to dial in to (202) 682-5851.  Use the
settings of 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit (8,N,1).

o    For new users follow steps 1-6, otherwise go to step 7 in the ANSI Protocol
     Instructions section or the Non-ANSI Protocol Instructions section (whichever is
     applicable):
  
     1.   Type New and press [Enter].  If the word ANSI is blinking, type Y for yes.  If the
          word ANSI is not blinking, type N for No

     2.   Type in your first and last name and press [Enter].  This will be your login name

     3.   Type in your Telephone number and press [Enter]  

     4.   Type in your Fax number and press [Enter]

     5.   Type in what you want your password to be and press [Enter] 

     6.   Retype the password for verification and press [Enter] 

o    ANSI Protocol Instructions (once the account is generated):

     7.   Type S for SMR Auction Files and press [Enter]

     8.   Type B for SMR 900 MHz Auction and press [Enter]

     9.   Type P for SMR 900 Auction Programs and press [Enter]

     10.  Type C for Current Library and press [Enter]

     11.       Move the cursor to the file named ELECV1.EXE and type [Control]-D (hold the
               Ctrl key down and press the D key) for Download and press [Enter] 

     12.  Type the letter representing the transfer protocol desired and press [Enter]. How
          the file is downloaded and where it gets downloaded depends on the transfer
          protocol package used.

     13.  The FCC Auction BBS will begin transferring the file.  You may need to give
          your terminal emulation software a command to receive the file; please consult
          your terminal emulation software manual for instructions concerning how to do
          so.

     14.  Type X to return to the Programs menu, then type X again.  Type X to Exit and
          press [Enter] and continue to do so until asked if you want to Exit the BBS. 
          Press Y for Yes when asked to that you want to exit.

o    Non-ANSI Protocol Instructions (once the account is generated):

     7.   Type S for SMR Auction Files and press [Enter]

     8.   Type B for SMR 900 MHZ Auction and press [Enter]

     9.   Type P for SMR 900 Auction Programs and press [Enter]

     10.  Type C for Current Library and press [Enter]

     11.  Type the letter next to the file named ELECV1.EXE and press [Enter]

     12.  Type D for Download now and press [Enter]

     13.  Type the letter representing the transfer protocol desired and press [Enter]. How
          the file is downloaded and where it gets downloaded depends on the transfer
          protocol package used.

     14.  The FCC Auction BBS will begin transferring the file.  You may need to give
          your terminal emulation software a command to receive the file; please consult
          your terminal emulation software manual for instructions concerning how to do
          so.

     15.  Type X, then type X to Exit and press [Enter] and continue to do so until asked if
          you want to Exit the BBS.  Press Y for Yes when asked to verify that you want to
          exit.

Creating Installation Disks from the Downloaded File

The Electronic Filing/Application Review Software available through the Internet and the FCC
Auction BBS will be in a self-extracting compressed file format.  Once the compressed file has
been downloaded, you will need to generate the installation disks.  You will need to have five (5)
blank MS-DOS  formatted 3.5" 1.44MB disks.  To generate the installation disks, go to the MS-DOS  prompt, switch to the directory where you downloaded the compressed file, type
ELECV1.EXE /! and press [Enter].
 

Installing the Electronic Filing/Application Review Software

To properly install the software, ALL components must be installed.  After you create the
installation disks, restart Windows, place Disk 1 in the floppy drive, run SETUP.EXE from
installation Disk 1 and follow the instructions on the screen.  Enter the destination directory (you
may want to use a directory that does not currently exist).  Press the Install button and, if using a
directory that does not exist, click on 'Yes' when the message box appears asking whether to
create the directory.  Respond 'Yes' to all message boxes that ask whether to overwrite an
existing file.  YOU MUST UPDATE ALL THE EXISTING FILES.  If you should receive a
message stating the commdlg.dll file or the ddeml.dll file is being used by Windows, press the
Ignore button.

For technical assistance in downloading, extracting or installing the Electronic Filing/Application
Review Software contact the FCC Technical Support Hotline at (202) 414-1250.  The FCC
Technical Support Hotline will be generally available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6
p.m. ET.

Running the Electronic Filing/Application Review Software

When the installation process is complete, you will have a new Program Manager group called
FCC Electronic Filing/Application Review with five icons: Configure PPP, Electronic Filing,
Application Review, Suggestion Box, and Software Readme File.

The PPP Dialer will attempt to establish a PPP connection to the FCC Network when you start
the Electronic Filing system and when you submit an electronic application to the FCC. 
It will also attempt to establish a PPP connection to the FCC Network when you start the
Application Review or Suggestion Box systems.

You must verify/modify the parameters in the Configure PPP program prior to establishing a
PPP connection.  See the "Configure PPP" section (below) for further information concerning the
connection parameters. 

For technical assistance in installing or using the software, contact the FCC Technical Support
Hotline at (202) 414-1250.  The FCC Technical Support Hotline will be available Monday
through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

Configure PPP

After installing the software, check your windows directory to ensure that the winsock.dll file is
NOT there.  If the winsock.dll file exists, we recommend that you rename it to winsock.oem.  If
you need to use previously installed PPP connection software, simply rename the winsock.oem
back to winsock.dll.

Make sure that no other PPP package is in your 'Path'.  This can be checked by going to the
DOS prompt and typing "path".  If any directory containing a PPP package does appear in the
path, edit the autoexec.bat file to remove the reference to that directory, save, and reboot the
computer.  If you later need to use that PPP package, reinsert the reference to its directory, save
and reboot.  

Before establishing a PPP connection, you must first run the Configure PPP program, adjust the
appropriate configuration settings and click on the OK button.  Even if you make no settings
modifications, you MUST at least start Configure PPP and click on OK.

To start the Configure PPP program, double-click on the icon labeled "Configure PPP".  The
communications setup window will appear.

Under the box labeled "Modem", select the com port to which your modem is connected.

Under the box labeled "Speed", select the maximum DTE rate of your modem; for 14.4kbps and
28.8kbps modems, select a speed of 38400. 

In most cases, carrier detect should not be checked and flow control should be checked.  If you
experience problems getting the modem to respond, experimenting with these settings may help.

The DNS should be set to 165.135.22.249

The remainder of the screen has default values which should provide you with the optimal
performance available.

Click on the Script button to bring up the Script Setup screen.  This screen provides you
with the ability to give specific commands to the modem.

Click on the box labeled "Selected Modem" and choose the entry from the list which most
closely matches the modem installed on your PC.  

It may be necessary to change the command in the box labeled "Modem Dial Prefix" to
accommodate how you make calls.

For example:

local 202 area code, no dialing prefix used: ATDT
local 202 area code, dialing prefix of 9 used: ATDT9
long distance or 900 service, no dialing prefix used: ATDT1
long distance or 900 service, dialing prefix of 9 used: ATDT91
turn off call waiting, long distance or 900 service, no dialing prefix used: ATDT*70,1

The default settings provided in Configure PPP should be compatible with most systems.  If you
experience problems connecting, refer to the Troubleshooting section for possible solutions.

When you have finished using the Configure PPP program, click on the OK button.  The first
time you do this, you will receive a message stating "Windows will now restart so your changes
will take effect."  Press the OK button and restart Windows.  After Windows restarts, you may
start the Electronic Filing system, the Application Review system, or the Suggestion Box system. 

Connecting to the FCC Network

A charge of $2.30 per minute will be applied to a user's telephone bill when connecting to the
FCC Network via the 900 (toll call) service.  The PPP Dialer will connect to the FCC Network
via the 900 service when you use the Application Review and Suggestion Box systems. 
However, the PPP Dialer may connect to the FCC Network via the local 202 or a non-toll 900
service when you use the Electronic Filing system.

If your telephone system blocks access to 900 numbers, you will be unable to properly connect to
the FCC Network.  Please see your telephone administrator for assistance.

The PPP Dialer will attempt to establish a PPP connection to the FCC Network when you start
the Electronic Filing system and when you submit an application to the FCC.  When you start the
Electronic Filing system, a screen will appear offering three dial options: Local 202 Area Code,
Regular Long-Distance, and Toll call (900 service).  If you choose the 900 service, be sure to add
a 1 to the "Modem Prefix" box in Configure PPP before establishing a toll connection.  Click on
the appropriate dial option, then click on OK to proceed or Cancel to terminate the call. 

The PPP Dialer will also attempt to establish a PPP connection to the FCC Network when you
start the Application Review or Suggestion Box systems.  It will automatically attempt to
connect to the FCC Network via the 900 service.  Be sure to add a 1 to the "Modem Prefix" box
in Configure PPP before establishing a toll connection. A screen will appear warning you that
you are about to make a 900 toll data connection.  Click on OK to proceed or Cancel to terminate
the call. 

Whenever the PPP Dialer establishes a connection, you will gain access to the PPP Dial Up
screen.  You may switch to the PPP Dial Up screen by pressing [Ctrl]-ESC and
double-clicking on PPP Dial Up in the Task List.  The screen will display the current status of
the PPP connection.

To refresh the status of the PPP connection, select the Dial | Refresh Status menu option.   

Select the Window | Minimize menu option to minimize the PPP Dial Up screen.

If you would like to test the status of the PPP connection, select the Dial | Test Connection menu
option.  This option allows you to ping the FCC Network.  The ping process sends a signal(s) to
the FCC Network; if the signal(s) return, then you have established a good connection.

The Hostname box will display 165.135.22.249

Under the Number menu option, choose the number of pings you wish to send (one, continuous,
or a user-specified number).  Under the Specifications menu option, you can customize the type
of request (e.g., icmp echo request), the interval between pings, and the timeout setting; the
default settings should suffice.  If you change any of the settings and would like to save them,
select the File | Save Settings menu option.

Press the Start button.  The status and packets boxes will display information concerning whether
the ping(s) was returned.  Press the Stop button, if necessary, to end the ping process.  Click on
the Exit button to exit the Ping program.

The PPP Dialer will automatically disconnect when all the FCC systems (e.g., the Electronic
Filing system, the Application Review system, and the Suggestion Box system) are closed.  It
will also automatically disconnect after the FCC Application submission process is complete.

Troubleshooting

Below are problems you may encounter and possible solutions for resolving/isolating these
problems.

*Modem does not respond
          Check COM port setting
          Check your modem for IRQ conflicts
          Check the physical connections               
          Change Carrier Detect
          Change Flow Control
        
*Modem connects but does not return an IP address
          Verify the DNS is set to 165.135.22.249
          Verify the MRU and MTU are set to 1500
          Turn off VJ Compression
          Change timeout to 15 (this is found on the Script Setup screen in Configure PPP)
          Check your modem IRQ for conflicts
          Unload network drivers

*SQLSERVER errors
          Turn off VJ Compression
          Unload network drivers
          Test the PPP connection with the Ping program

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ALL FCC REMOTE ELECTRONIC
SOFTWARE CAN BE FOUND IN THE README FILE ASSOCIATED WITH THE
ELECTRONIC SOFTWARE AS WELL AS IN THE CONTEXT SENSITIVE HELP
FUNCTION ASSOCIATED WITH EACH SOFTWARE SYSTEM. 

** The Commission released today an updated version of the electronic filing software.  This
software enables winning bidders who have won multiple licenses to copy their application to
submit multiple applications.  The new version of the software is called ELECV2.EXE and
can be found in the same directory as the original software.  Please note that the original
version of the software will still operate.  However, it does not contain the copy feature.