[W3GV] FCC Not Processing License Applications and Exam Session Files

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FCC Not Processing License Applications and Exam Session Files The ARRL Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) reports that the FCCUniversal Licensing System (ULS) electronic batch filing (EBF)system has been down since midday Tuesday, April 19, 2022, which isthe day the FCC application fees became effective for amateur radio. On Wednesday, in a notice to all VECs, the FCC asked them to refrainfrom submitting any session or application files while they work toresolve the issue. ARRL VEC Manager Maria Somma, AB1FM, said the FCC did not estimatehow long the system would be down. Some applications were processedthrough the system before the FCC notice was released to the VECs. Applicants should expect delays with license and applicationprocessing. ARRL VEC will provide an update when the FCC communicates that thefiling system is back online.