[Qcwa] license Renewal info

[Tommye & Jim Wilhite]

 Group:

There are a couple of things about the FCC web site that baffled me
for a while, but a phone call to the help line cured the problem as
you stated.

When doing a search for information about your or anyone's else call
it is tempting to put something in all the spaces on the query form.
It is not necessary, just the FRN, call sign, name (correct one) or
file number will do.  I was unable to search for my information and
they explained to just put in my last name, a comma then the first
name and initial.  The site supports wild card searches as well
using the * after the comma so I could access anyone with the same
last name then choose my own first name.

After reading the instructions carefully and navigating through it a
couple of times, I modified my license when I moved last April and
applied for the vanity call I now hold.  I also have changed my
address in their data base (CORES) and paid fees online.  If you
have trouble with the site a call to their help line will give you
any information you need and a "whole bunch" of help in a friendly
manner.  I was impressed with the graciousness of the lady who
helped.

Once you have accomplished it, it can be easy but there is a button
on the modification screen that is often overlooked which causes
lots of trouble for filers.  Read the HELP section CAREFULLY and
download the Java Console before you attempt to access any
information on the site.  That takes a while, even with a broadband
connection, and there are a couple of moments you will think things
have stalled.  If the site is busy it can be slow, but once the
console is on your computer the site moves right along.

73  Jim
de W5JO

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeffrey D Angus" <jangus@socal.rr.com>
To: <qcwa@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 4:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Qcwa] license Renewal info


> Joseph Fenn wrote:
>
> >Thanks Bob for that renewal info.
> >
> By the way. I had a friend send me email informing me that my
license had
> expired in October of last year. Oopsies. So off to the FCC web
site. Now
> I remember why I didn't do it sooner. Rather cryptic, BUT, it is
> possible for
> mere mortals to navigate the site.
>
> The biggest problem I had was not having a password. When the FCC
> changed over to the ULS system, they assigned an FRN to me and a
> password. I called the FCC office (per the instructions on the web
site)
> FAXed them my name, social security number, FRN, phone number
> and the case number assigned at the time of the call. They called
me back
> the same day with the temporary password. Once into the system, it
was
> pretty straight forward.
>
> Note: I called the FCC office on Thursday, January 16th and
according to
> the FCC data (and as displayed on QRZ.com, my license was renewed
on
> the next day.
>
> By the way, W5YI has a renewal service via the QRZ.com web site.
For
> about $6, I think, they will go through all the arcane and magical
> incantations
> for you.
>
> Jeff
> wa6fwi
> Now good through 2013, assuming we still have any spectrum by
then.
>