[TCARC-NTX] Fw: ARLB071 FCC announces new Universal Licensing System interface

[Fred Muehlen]

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> ARLB071 FCC announces new Universal Licensing System interface
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> ZCZC AG71
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> ARRL Bulletin 71  ARLB071
> From ARRL Headquarters  
> Newington CT  December 12, 2003
> To all radio amateurs 
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> 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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