Thursday, January 16, 2020

FM Auction 106 Deadlines


The following dates and deadlines apply to FM Auction #106

Short-Form Application (FCC Form 175) Filing Window 
Opens January 29, 2020, 12:00 noon Eastern Time (ET)
Closes February 11, 2020, 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

Upfront Payments (via wire transfer) due by March 20, 2020, 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)


Those wishing to participate in this auction must:

  • Submit a short-form application (FCC Form 175) electronically prior to 6:00 p.m. ET, on February 11, 2020, following the electronic filing procedures set forth in Attachment B to this Public Notice, that complies with the Commission’s competitive bidding rules and other requirements set forth in this Public Notice;

  • Submit a sufficient upfront payment and a complete and accurate FCC Remittance Advice Form (FCC Form 159) by 6:00 p.m. ET, on March 20, 2020, following the procedures and instructions set forth in Attachment C to this Public Notice; and
  • Comply with all provisions outlined in this Public Notice and applicable Commission rules.

ONLY those cities listed on the attachment A attached are up for bid.

If you are thinking about participating in this auction I strongly suggest that you contact an Attorney that is familiar with the FCC auction procedures to assist you;

AND that do a "due diligence" study (engineering study) on the facility(s) in which you are interested.   

Many of the facilities being proposed have poor service areas, with limited service population and may not really be suitable for use, or have highly restrictive site locations that may be impossible to build. The FCC has not evaluated the suitability of any of the auction facilities beyond their ability to provide service to the community of license. Other restrictions may apply that are not readily apparent without an independent engineering study (contact me if you need assistance).

Links below for more information (FCC Public Notices)

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