[ARRL-OK] Apology Re: [OCAPA] ARLB071 FCC announces new ULS interface

[D C Macdonald]

Somehow, it got into my inbox this morning and
I didn't notice the old date.  Sorry!

Mac, K2GKK/5



----Original Message Follows----
From: "SteveBallantyne" <sballantyne4@cox.net>
To: "D C Macdonald" <k2gkk@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [OCAPA] ARLB071 FCC announces new Universal Licensing System 
interface
Date: Mon, 3 May 2004 08:57:20 -0500

ooooooooooold news?????
----- Original Message -----
From: "D C Macdonald" <k2gkk@hotmail.com>
To: <OCAPA@mailman.qth.net>; <arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net>;
<centralokares@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 8:43 AM
Subject: [OCAPA] ARLB071 FCC announces new Universal Licensing System
interface


 >
 > SB QST @ ARL $ARLB071
 > ARLB071 FCC announces new Universal Licensing System interface
 >
 > ZCZC AG71
 > QST de W1AW
 > ARRL Bulletin 71  ARLB071
 > From ARRL Headquarters
 > Newington CT  December 12, 2003
 > To all radio amateurs
 >
 > SB QST ARL ARLB071
 > ARLB071 FCC announces new Universal Licensing System interface
 >
 > The FCC on December 14 will unveil a new on-line filing interface
 > for its Universal Licensing System (ULS), on the web at,
 > http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls, which includes the Amateur Service.
 >
 > To implement the changes, the ULS on-line filing system will be down
 > from 12 AM EST Saturday, December 13, until 10 AM EST Sunday,
 > December 14.
 >
 > Among other features, the ULS's new look will include easier-to-read
 > on-screen forms that guide users through filing and simplify such
 > routine tasks as applying for license renewal, address change or
 > vanity call sign. The FCC says the introduction of its new system,
 > called "ULS License Manager," concludes phase one of an ongoing ULS
 > overhaul by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.
 >
 > ULS License Manager will be compatible with most major Web browsers
 > and computer platforms and no longer will require downloading Java
 > and Java Script files. An FCC staffer involved with implementing ULS
 > License Manager notes that all features may not be in place when the
 > system debuts.
 >
 > The ULS will require all filers to log into the system using an FCC
 > Registration Number (FRN) and Commission Registration System (CORES)
 > password. Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs) no longer will be
 > accepted for log-in purposes, the FCC said.
 >
 > Once the new system is up and running, all licenses and applications
 > in the ULS database will be converted to the new ULS License Manager
 > filing environment.
 >
 > There's also a new paper version of FCC Form 605, dated December
 > 2003. One change is that Form 605 no longer requests a date of birth
 > and will only accept an FRN and CORES password. There are no Amateur
 > Service-related changes to any Form 605 schedules. The FCC says
 > Amateur Service applicants may continue to use the March 2001 (or
 > later) edition of Form 605, although it encourages use of the newest
 > version. The new FCC Form 605 now is available via the FCC Web site
 > at, http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form605/605.html.
 >
 > To assist with any ULS issues after the changeover, the Technical
 > Support Hotline staff will be available Sunday, December 14, from 10
 > AM until 6 PM EST. Normal hours are weekdays (except holidays) from
 > 8 AM until 6 PM Eastern Time. Technical Support is available via the
 > FCC Web site at, http://esupport.fcc.gov, or telephone 877-480-3201
 > (TTY 202-414-1255).
 >
 > ULS licensing support and forms information is available weekdays
 > (except holidays) from 8 AM until 5:30 PM Eastern Time via e-mail
 > at ulshelp@fcc.gov, or telephone 888-CALLFCC (225-5322),
 > Option 2 (users also may call 717-338-2888).

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