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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
APRIL 23, 2001
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
TELECOMMUNICATIONS INCOME FUND IX, L.P.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
IOWA 0-21458 42-1367356
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(State of Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Number) Identification No.)
701 TAMA STREET MARION IOWA 52302
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(319) 447-5700
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(Issuer's telephone number)
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 5. Other Events.
ACTEL INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS INC. FILES FOR CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY.
Actel Integrated Communications Inc. ("Actel") filed for protection
under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code on Wednesday April 11, 2001.
Telecommunications Income Fund IX, L.P. (The "Partnership") has investments in
Actel and Murdock Communications Corporation ("Murdock"). The value of the
Partnership's investments in Actel and Murdock are significantly impaired due to
the Actel bankruptcy. As such, the Partnership has recorded a charge against
results of approximately $150,000.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Telecommunications Income Fund IX, L.P.
Date: April 23, 2001 By: /s/ Daniel P. Wegmann
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Controller
Berthel Fisher & Company Leasing Inc.
General Partner