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FAQ: Filing
More information is available on Getting Started: FILE: Using U L S Online Filing
AmendmentCan I provide clarification of the Major/Minor determination for amendments? Yes. Answer the question "Yes" if the amendment or modification by itself is a major action. If the amendment or modification is a minor action, then also answer "Yes"-but only if all previously filed minor amendments or modifications would produce the cumulative effect of a major action. How do I know if an amendment will produce a cumulative effect that would equal or exceed the criteria for a major filing? You can find the rules for major modifications outlined in Part 1.929. You should review these rules carefully to determine if your application-when you combine it with your previously filed modifications or amendments-equals or exceeds the listed criteria. AttachmentsWhat is the FCC looking for as an attachment with MAS applications? What has taken the place of the statement of use? Section 101.105(c)(3) requires proof that you have met protection criteria over the entire service area of existing systems. In addition, Section 101.1309 requires that each application for authorizations in bands designated for private internal use include a certification that states why the application satisfies the definition of private internal use. Do attachments need to include the Path Data Sheet? Path data sheets are no longer required by the FCC. Technical support has told me that attachments must be PDF. What types of graphic attachments can I file? ULS currently supports 2 types of attachments:
I am having problems downloading zip files. What should I do? To speed transmission time and to provide search results as efficiently as possible, the download file is compressed. Currently, due to the FCC's operating system, ULS compresses the requested information into a TAR file, which is equivalent to the more familiar ZIP file. You can decompress TAR using most decompress programs, including PKZIP. We are investigating whether it is possible to provide these files in ZIP format rather than TAR format. Do I have to use a specific file extension to make files convertible to PDF? No. The PDF conversion process is not affected by the file extension. The conversion process uses the character control information in the file itself to determine what type of file that it is. Will ULS accept attachments in WordPerfect 7.0? Yes. The FCC has received some reports of problems but our testing indicates that WordPerfect 7.0 can be uploaded as attachments to ULS applications. If you experience problems, then contact Technical Support at (202) 414-1250. When I upload a file as an attachment to an application, ULS lists the file as "unavailable" for a few moments until it can be converted to PDF format. Does this situation mean that I must wait before I can file the application electronically by clicking on the "Submit" button? No. If the application is otherwise complete, you do not have to wait for the file to be converted prior to submitting the application. In the event a file does not properly convert after the application has been submitted, the FCC staff will contact the person identified on the application and request that another copy be emailed or faxed. How do I add an attachment to a returned application? You simply file an amendment and answer "Yes" to the question on Form 601, which asks if you are filing attachments with the application. Note that there is an Attachment Button at the bottom of any page of the online Form 601. Do I still need to file microfiche with ULS? No. The FCC no longer requires microfiche filing. CancelingI am no longer using my equipment. How can I cancel my license? You must formally notify the FCC that you want to cancel your license. You can do this cancellation in two ways:
Manually Write a letter to the FCC and mail to
1270 Fairfield Road Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245 If I do a cancellation of a license, will I get a notification of completed cancellation? Yes. ULS will generate a cancellation letter. Database CorrectionsOne applicant filed between 600 and 700 corrections. What is the status of database corrections? What happens when previous corrections have not been properly added to the system? Although ULS has many microwave database corrections to key in, resources are currently being utilized to process new and modification applications. When the backlog has been reduced, processors will review correction requests to determine if the database should be corrected or if an intervening modification has superceded the correction request. Licensees either will receive a new license or be contacted for further information if needed. Filing Form 601ConstructionWhat information do I need to complete Form 601 for a notification? To file online, you should select Required Notification (NT) for purpose of filing. Auctioned frequencies have benchmarks listed for "construction notifications." To find these construction notifications, you should perform a license search by call sign.
DatesHow will ULS handle "Grant" dates and "Issue/Effective" dates? Basically, the Grant date will reflect the date that the New or Renewed application was granted and the Effective Issue date will reflect the date that a license was Modified/Changed. More specifically, for
Minor FilingWhat does the FCC consider "minor filings"? The FCC considers minor filings as those that fall under any of the following categories:
*Typically, the FCC considers Notification of Consummation or Construction a minor filing; however, there are exceptions. For example, if a company with an expired license is still providing service, then the filing necessitates possible enforcement action. PurposeOriginally, I completed Form 600 for New applications (NE), Modified applications (MD), etc. What form do I use now? All services that required you to complete Form 600 now require you to file Form 601. Only services converted to ULS that required you to complete Form 600 require you to file Form 601. How much of the Form 601 do I need to complete for a Renewal Only (RO), Duplicate License (DU), Administrative Update (AU), Cancel (CA), and Withdrawal (WD)? You need to complete the main form of the Form 601 and Schedule A if there are multiple call signs affected.
Is it necessary to fill out all the information if I am filing a paper form for a renewal? If you are filing a Renewal Only (RO), you need to complete the entire main form of the Form 601 or Form 605, depending on which radio service you are renewing. Can I change a control point using the Administrative Update (AU)? Yes. You can change control points using the Administrative Update (AU) but only for a single call sign. What application purposes "automatically generate a printed license/authorization" when the application is granted, consented, consummated, or do all purposes generate a printed license/authorization? ULS automatically generates printed licenses/authorizations only for purposes:
Quiet ZonesArecibo, Puerto Rico, and Green Bank, WV. Real Party InterestOn Form 601, what does "real party interest" mean? A "real party interest" is a person who "has an ownership interest, or will be in a position to actually or potentially control the operation of the station." Renewal: renew only, renew modificationA renewal can only be completed 90 days prior to the expiration date of that license. To complete a renewal of your license the FCC Form 601 (Main Form and/or associated schedules) is required. The purpose of the filing will either be Renewal Only "RO" or Renewal/Modification "RM". If you need to make a mailing address change it is advised to file an Administrative Update application prior to filing the renew application. Then submit a Renewal Only application to generate a new license period for your license. Renewal Only will be selected to renew an existing license that has not expired and where no changes in the license are being requested. Completing a Renewal Only you would only need to complete the 601 main form. Renewal/Modification would be used to renew an existing authorization, Special Temporary Authorization (STA), or developmental authorization and request a change in the conditions of that authorization. Completing a Renewal/Modification you would use 601 main form and schedules D & H for modifying technical data. For a manual filing the appropriate form can be obtained via web site: www.fcc.gov/formpage.html. To file an application electronically via ULS you will need to use a Netscape Communicator Browser (4.61, 4.75, 4.76, 4.5 version) with windows application.Electronic filers would utilize web site: www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls.
2) Enter your TIN (taxpayer identification number) and Password. If you do not have your password or have forgotten it please call Technical Support 202-414-1250 for assistance. 3) Click on Select New Filing. FOR RENEWAL ONLY: FOR RENEWAL/MODIFICATION: If assistance is needed in completing the manual or electronic form (601) call the ULS/Auctions Hotline at 1-888-225-5322, select option #2 after the recording. Special Temporary Authority (STA)How do I file for a Special Temporary Authority (STA)? You can file for an STA interactively or manually. To file interactively, you must
You can provide technical information in the format of the online application, or you can bypass these parts of the application by clicking on "Continue" when an error screen appears, and then provide the technical information in the attachments. To file manually, you must submit Form 601 (main form) with the appropriate schedule(s) for your radio service, plus any attachments that are required. The purpose of the filing would be New (NE). Refer to rule 1.931 for general information on STAs or to the rule sections for the appropriate services for STA "checklists." I applied for a Special Temporary Authority (STA). Can I file an application while the STA is pending? Yes. You may file your application even if an STA is pending. I need to renew my Special Temporary Authority (STA). What form(s) do I use? Use Form 601 to renew your STA-with purpose of New (NE)-so you can submit the attachment. I filed a microwave Special Temporary Authority (STA) manually, but I cannot find it on the ULS application search. How can I see the application and the status? Most manually filed Special Temporary Authority (STA) applications are not keyed into ULS. The FCC has an internal STA database where manually filed applications are kept. You can call the Licensing Support Hotline (888-225-5322, select option 2 after the recording) and request a status check of your manually filed STA. StatusI have a pending Modification application, Status 2, and I need to do another modification. Can I file multiple modifications (mods)? In certain situations, you can file multiple modification applications, as long as these applications are not conflicting with one another. The best way to correct a pending modification application is to file an Amendment application (AM). Pending Level 2 means that your application has been accepted into ULS and has gone through the nightly batch process without any fatal errors. It is waiting for review by processors and/or payment confirmation. What is an "incomplete" application? An incomplete application is an application that you started online but never submitted to ULS. You can complete or change an incomplete application within thirty (30) days of its creation, but after thirty (30) days, ULS purges the application from the database. Note that Pack applications remain for sixty (60) days. What is an "inactive" application? An inactive application is a previous version of an application that has been superseded by another amended application. ULS databases maintain this inactive version of an application. You can view this application, though, with an Application Search. Technical DataForm 601 does not collect technical data, such as output data and line loss, even though many of the coordinators used this information to facilitate building databases. Is the FCC considering reinstating the requirements for this technical data? If not, how does the coordinator obtain the necessary data? Currently, the FCC is not actively pursuing reinstatement of the collection of this technical data. With the implementation of ULS and the use of the new Form 601, the FCC is trying to reduce burdens on the licensees and to collect only the information that it needs to license microwave applicants. The FCC does collect EIRP, however, which takes output power and line loss into account. Could the FCC add a question on the receiver being left or right feed? Could the FCC instruct applicants to include this information with the model number? The FCC is not actively pursuing any additional data collection requirements on microwave applicants. However, if applicants want to indicate whether their receiver has a left or right feed in the same field with the model number, then they can do so. This indication, though, is not a requirement. Why am I entering latitude and longitude information to the tenth if the FCC rounds to the second and the ASR display does not show tenths? ULS and ASR are consistent in the way that you enter latitude and longitude and in the way that the system displays them. In both, data entry and display is to a tenth of a degree. Why do I need to put latitude/longitude information on the second location site if I have a tower registration number? Why can't I just put the Antenna Structure Registration number and have the system pull the information? ULS is programmed to pull Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) information for transmit locations only. Since the FCC required only coordinates and AMSL for receive locations, programming was not included to pull ASR information for receivers. I have one (1) transmitter, split power, and transmit to two (2) receive sites. Is this one (1) application with two (2) paths or two (2) applications? As long as transmissions are coming from the same location, this would be one (1) application with two (2) paths. The system will not accept my emission designator. I get an error that it does not match the frequency information that I provided. I have used this designator for a long period, but the system will not accept it now. What am I doing wrong, or is it ULS? Remember that the first four (4) characters of the designator indicate the bandwidth. Refer to CFR Rule Section 2.201. If I am correcting the coordinates on a point-to-point microwave modification, do I need to complete the path data? On a modification application, you need to correct only the data that you are changing. If you are correcting only coordinates and you are not changing anything for the path data, then you do not need to complete the path supplement. When completing an application, why doesn't the "without appurtenances and structure type" information pre-fill when it is in the ASR database? These fields should be pre-filled with data from ASR when the applicant enters the registration number. If this situation is not occurring, then these fields might be NULL in the ASR database. If I filed in megabits, then do I need to amend my application? The FCC changed the data collection for digital modulation rate from mbps to kbps to accommodate some of the Narrowband systems, such as MAS. Instead of receiving small numbers for these systems via truncation and rounding, we changed the units. For the Wideband systems, this process means that the numbers will be large, but they will be accurate (i.e., no truncation or rounding is necessary). You should file an amendment to correct any application that you have previously filed with incorrect data for the digital modulation rate. WaiverHow do I file a waiver on Form 601? You must complete the main Form 601 and answer "Yes" to question 8A. Then Upload File Attachments. Work in ProgressWhy doesn't the date on the intermediate filing (work in progress) screen change when I make a change to an incomplete application? The software updates the "date entered" only when a change is made to application-level information (e.g., name, address, certifications) or when the application is submitted. The FCC's software development contractor is researching this issue. Filing Form 602 (Ownership Attachments)What is the purpose of Form 602? Form 602 for auctionable wireless services and common carrier services allows you to submit ownership information in conjunction with license applications, renewals, license assignments, and transfers of control. The disclosure requirements are set forth in Sections 1.919 and 1.2112(a) of the FCC's rules. See 47 CFR §§ 1.919, 1.2112(a). Who is subject to Form 602 filing requirements? All applicants and licensees in services that are subject to licensing by auction and common carrier services under Section 309(j) of the Communications Act and Section 1.2102 of the FCC's rules are subject to Form 602 filing requirements. Auctionable services include all wireless services other than those specifically exempted from competitive bidding procedures pursuant to Section 1.2102(b) and 1.2102(c) of the FCC's rules. Applicants and licensees in the following exempt services are not subject to Section 1.2112 or Form 602 filing requirements:
Must I as a licensee in auctionable services file Form 602, even if I did not obtain my license by auction? Yes. As an applicant or licensee in auctionable services, you are subject to Form 602 filing requirements even if your particular application does not trigger an auction (e.g., because no mutually exclusive application is filed) or the license was granted by some means other than auction (e.g., lottery, first-come, first-served procedures). For example, cellular and other common carrier licensees who obtained their licenses by lottery before the FCC obtained auction authority are subject to Form 602 filing requirements when they apply for assignment, transfer, or renewal of the license. When must I file or update Form 602? The requirement to file or to update Form 602 is triggered by your filing of
Will I need to file Form 602 if the original Form 430 information is correct and already filed? Yes. Rule Section 47 CFR 1.919 requires you as a Part 22, 24, 26, and 27 license holder to file Form 602 (i.e., the ULS Ownership Form) simultaneously upon renewal, if you do not have one already on file. NOTE: You must also file Form 602 if you
If I am filing a Short Form 175 (Application to Participate in an FCC Auction), am I required to file Form 602? No. Auction applicants should not file Form 602 at the short-form stage, although they may be subject to separate ownership disclosure requirements in conjunction with filing Form 175. In the auction context, only the auction winner is required to file Form 602, and the requirement applies at the time the winner files its long-form application. Can I use Form 602 to establish eligibility for Designated Entity treatment? No. You must establish Designated Entity (DE) status (e.g., small business eligibility for bidding credits) at the Short Form 175 (Application to Participate in an FCC Auction) stage by providing detailed information regarding your ownership, control, and revenues as required by Section 1.2110. Form 602 does not collect this information and cannot be used to establish DE eligibility. At the long-form stage, both DE and non-DE applicants must file or update Form 602, but DE applicants must also provide additional information as required by Section 1.2112(b) of the rules that is not required of non-DE applicants and that is not collected on Form 602. The rules require Form 602 to be filed in conjunction with an assignment application. Does this requirement apply to the assignor or to the assignee? Assignees must file or update Form 602 if they do not have a current Form 602 on file. Assignors may also file or update Form 602, but they are not required to do so. An "assignee" is the person or entity that is applying to become or control the licensee or the authorizations listed in an application. What is an "assignor"? When filing a Form 602 in conjunction with a transfer of control application, should I provide information regarding my pre-transfer or my proposed post-transfer ownership structure? When you file Form 602 in conjunction with a transfer of control application, you should provide information on the form based on the anticipated post-transfer ownership structure that will exist after FCC approval (if necessary) has been obtained and the transaction has been completed. Can I file Form 602 electronically? Not at the present time. The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) is in the process of developing electronic filing capability for the Form 602. When electronic filing is available, details will be announced by Public Notice. Where do I file Form 602 manually? Applicants and licensees filing Form 602 manually should send it to:
1270 Fairfield Road Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245 Can I get a stamp-and-return copy of Form 602? Yes. To obtain a stamp-and-return copy, you must provide an original and one copy of Form 602 with a self-addressed stamped return envelope. The FCC will date stamp and return the copy in the envelope provided. Is a fee required to file or to update Form 602? No. Do I need to file Form 602 (Ownership Attachment) before I participate in an auction? No. You will need to file Form 602 only if you are an auction winner. Since the ULS software is purpose-drive, Form 602 will become available once you select the license type. You will file Form 602 when you file Form 601 and submit your first down payment. Form 602 can be manually filed only; they are not available for online filing. NOTE: FCC Form 175 with a separate Ownership Attachment is filled out prior to Auction. I am confused by Form 602 (4b). Is this only a description of business or the percent of interest held? Form 602 (4b) requires only a description of the business (e.g., broadcast station, cellular, or wireless telecom). I have a Form 430 on file. Do I have to file updated ownership information? You must file updated ownership information unless
If these conditions are met, then no updated filing is required. If I need to update a previously filed Form 430, can I file an updated Form 430 instead of Form 602? Applicants and licensees may use Form 430 instead of Form 602 to provide updated ownership information until
NOTE: Form 430 does not collect all ownership information required to be reported pursuant to Sections 1.919 and 1.2112(a) of the rules. Therefore, when using Form 430, you should use attachments to provide the additional information. Can I file Form 602 as an attachment to Form 603 or 601 instead of filing it separately in Gettysburg? No. While a copy of Form 602 may be used as an attachment to provide supplementary information to Form 601 or 603, this is not a substitute for the requirement that the original Form 602 be filed separately in accordance with the above procedures. In addition to filing Form 602 in Gettysburg, can I attach a copy of Form 602 as an attachment to Form 601 or 603? Yes. You may submit ownership information as an attachment to Form 601 or Form 603 by attaching a copy of your current FCC Form 602 as an exhibit. This may be done electronically by converting the form to an electronic text file that is uploaded with the application.
Will the public be able to see Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) information entered on Form 602? No. TIN information entered on the form will be kept confidential, and copies of Form 602 made available to the public will have the TIN fields blocked out to prevent inadvertent disclosure.
Can I file a single Form 602 for multiple licenses? Yes. You are required to submit only a single FCC Form 602 for all applications submitted or licenses held. Once you file Form 602 initially, it is not required to refile the form with subsequent applications, regardless of service, so long as the ownership information on the previously filed Form 602 has not changed. A corporate entity holds licenses through multiple corporate subsidiaries. Must I file a separate Form 602 for each subsidiary? In general, you must file a separate Form 602 for each entity that holds licenses and is identified by a separate TIN in ULS. Therefore, if a corporate entity holds licenses through multiple subsidiaries and each subsidiary is registered under a separate TIN, then you should file a separate form for each. (As discussed below, information contained on one subsidiary's form may be incorporated by reference in the other forms.) However, if a parent entity holds licenses through multiple wholly owned subsidiaries, it may file a single Form 602 on behalf of the parent and list the subsidiary licensees, even if each subsidiary is registered in ULS under a separate TIN.
Form 602 main form (Item 4) requires the licensee/applicant to list "Related FCC Regulated Businesses" of the applicant/licensee. What information should be listed here, and what should be listed on Schedule A, which requests similar information? The purpose of this section on the main form is to identify other FCC-regulated businesses in which the applicant/licensee itself has a ten percent (10%) or greater ownership interest. Schedule A collects the same information concerning "disclosable interest holders" (i.e., persons and entities above the applicant/licensee in the ownership chain).
What is an "FCC regulated business" that I must identify on Form 602? Does it include entities other than FCC licensees? The term "FCC regulated business" includes-but is not limited to-FCC licensees. It also includes entities that are not licensed by the FCC under Title III of the Communications Act but that provide communications services that are subject to FCC regulation under other provisions of the Act (e.g., wireline common carriers and cable television companies). What is a "disclosable interest holder" for purposes of Form 602, Schedule A? A disclosable interest holder is any person or entity that has an interest in a licensee that is required to be disclosed under Section 1.2112(a) of the FCC's rules, 47 CFR § 1.2112(a). A disclosable interest is any of the following:
How are indirect interests calculated for purposes of determining whether the ten percent (10%) ownership threshold is met? Indirect interests are determined by successive multiplication of the ownership percentages in each link of the ownership chain, except that if the ownership percentage for any link in the chain exceeds fifty percent (50%) or represents actual control (e.g., general partners and limited liability corporation members are presumed to have actual control), it shall be calculated as a one hundred percent (100%) interest. If the product of the multiplication process is 10 percent or greater, the interest is disclosable.
Example 2: Same as Example 1, except that Company B is a partnership, and John and Jane are general partners. In this example, both John and Jane are deemed to have one hundred percent (100%) control of Company B. Therefore, both are disclosable interest holders in Licensee L. However, if John and Jane were limited partners in Company B (with ten percent [10%] and fifty percent [50%] equity interest in the partnership, respectively), their actual percentage interests would be used to calculate their interest in Licensee L and the result would be the same as in Example 1. Are corporate officers and directors who hold no direct or indirect ownership interest in the licensee considered "disclosable interest holders" that must be listed on Form 602? Not necessarily. Corporate officers and directors are not considered disclosable interest holders per se. The only circumstances under which an officer or director must be identified on Form 602 are
This rule applies to disclosure of officers and directors of the licensee, if the licensee is a corporation. If an entity holds a license or a disclosable interest in a license through a vertical chain of subsidiaries, must each intermediate subsidiary in the chain be listed as a disclosable interest holder on Form 602? Intermediate subsidiaries need not be listed under these circumstances so long as the parent entity is listed on Form 602, Schedule A, as a disclosable interest holder and all required information concerning the parent is fully disclosed.
If the ownership structure of my license is particularly complex, can I attach a chart to the Form 602 in lieu of filling out information on the form? Yes. Items 5-10 on Schedule A request information from each disclosable interest holder in regard to the type of interest held in the applicant/licensee and the position of the interest holder in the ownership chain. In lieu of filling out these items, you may provide this information in a chart as an attachment to the form if this would simplify or clarify the presentation of the required information.
If I am filing Form 602s on behalf of related entities, can I incorporate information by reference from one Form 602 to another? Yes. For example, when filing multiple Form 602s on behalf of licensees that partially share a common ownership structure, you may designate one form as the "lead" form on which the common information is provided and cross-reference the lead form on other forms.
When a person or entity is identified as a disclosable interest holder in an applicant/licensee, what level of detail is required on Form 602, Schedule A, concerning "other FCC-regulated businesses" in which that person or entity has an interest? Item 11 on Schedule A requires the filer to identify "other FCC-regulated businesses" (besides the licensee) in which a disclosable interest holder has a ten percent (10%) or greater interest. For each identified business, the following information should be provided:
Filing Form 603 (FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Application for Assignments of Authorization and Transfers of Control)In an assignment or transfer of control, which party initiates the consummation filing? The consummation would be filed by the assignee/transfee (i.e., the person doing the buying). When doing a Transfer of Control or an Assignment, who initiates the process? An assignment/transfer would be initiated by the assignor/transfor (i.e., the person doing the selling). A client has an assignment of stock in a company that owns an FCC license (television station). Does this company need to inform the FCC of this information when doing an assignment? If a company owns 10% or greater in an FCC licensee, it would need to report this information on a Form 602 (Ownership Disclosure Information for the WTB Services), if the company does not already have a Form 602 on file with the FCC. Form 602 does need to be on file before an assignment can be filed. When a cellular license is transferred from a private company to a governmental entity, how should this information appear on an application? Question #44 on the paper Form 603 collects assignee/transfee type information. This question is found in the upper right-hand corner of the Assignee/Tranferee tab of the interactive Form 603. This could also be described in an attachment to the application. I am trying to do an assignment. I am the assignee trying to approve my part of the assignment, but the system is not allowing me to add Schedule A information or to submit for approval. Why? Check to make sure that the assignor has "approved" its part of the application. This should allow the assignee to log in (using the assignee's TIN) to the application and complete the appropriate sections. Why does Form 603 display certain fields in gray after I enter my Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)? The gray fields are filled automatically with information that is associated with your TIN information or other information that you have already provided on your application; therefore, you are not required to complete this information again. Does the FCC charge me per form or per call sign in regard to Form 603? Your charge depends on the radio service in question. We determine most fees by form, but some services do charge a fee per call sign. Check the Fee Filing Guide. When completing Form 603 manually and trying to determine my fees, I have trouble getting payment codes, types, and amounts of fees. What are these codes, types, and amounts of fees? All the services listed below can no longer be filed manually. Instead, they must be filed electronically.
If I need to notify the FCC of pro forma assignment, what should I fill out on Form 603? You must complete the entire Form 603. How long do I have to "consummate" a consented AA (Assignment of Authorization) or TC (Transfer of Control) application? You have 180 days to consummate a consented AA or TC application. Can I file for an extension to consummate a consented AA (Assignment of Authorization) or TC (Transfer of Control) application? Yes. You must use Schedule E of Form 603. How long does it take for the FCC to consent to an assignment? If the FCC releases an assignment via Public Notice (PN), it remains on public notice for thirty (30) days, and there is a wait period of forty-five (45) days. Our goal is to process the assignment ninety (90) days. Typically, though, we process the assignment in fifty-five (55) days. When doing a partitioning transaction on Form 603, Schedule B, I find that certain types of partitioned areas are difficult to describe using the required coordinate information. For example, what happens if the assignor is keeping the central core of its market while partitioning the outlying portions to the assignee? Because the partitioning schedule calls for the coordinates of the area being partitioned to the assignee, this type of "donut-hole" partition (i.e., where the assignor keeps the center of the market area) has reportedly caused difficulties for applicants. To describe such a transaction, the applicant must break the area to be assigned down into one or more polygons, whose composite area is identical to the area being assigned. The "undefined area" specifications allow an applicant to submit coordinates (as few as 3, but as many as 120) to describe each polygon. In the future, we will investigate various interfaces that will make such transactions easier to describe. When I fill out Form 603 for an assignment and use Print Preview, the form does not print out call sign information. Why? Be sure that you have both selected the call signs and clicked on the "Assign" button, which causes the identified call signs to appear in the "To Be Assigned" field of the form. Until you use the "Assign" button, the call sign data will not appear on a Print Preview of the form. Filing Form 605 (Quick-Form Application for Authorization in the Ship, Aircraft, Amateur, Restricted and Commercial Operator, and General Mobile Radio Services [GMRS])AircraftWhere can I find information in regard to Aircraft radio services? You should go to http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/aviation/ to learn more information about Aircraft radio services. What form do I need to file with the FCC to obtain an Aircraft license? You need to file Form 605, Schedule C. You can file either manually or electronically. How much is the Aircraft license fee? The fee is $120.00 for a ten-year license. I have rented an aircraft, and I do fly internationally. What license do I need to obtain from the FCC? You will need to obtain a 753 permit. You also need to confirm that the owner of the aircraft does have a license for the aircraft. I want to renew my Aircraft license. What form do I use? You must file Form 605 either manually or electronically. AmateurWhere can I find information in regard to Amateur radio services? You should go to http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/amateur/aminfo.html to learn more information about Amateur radio services. Can I file my new Amateur application online? Yes. You can file a new Amateur online via a Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC). Only a Volunteer Examiner Coordinator can file a new Amateur application. What form do I need to file with the FCC to obtain an Amateur Vanity license? You must file Form 605, Schedule D, along with a Form 159 (fee remittance). What form do I need to file with the FCC to obtain an Amateur Club license? You must file Form 610B. How do I file an Administrative Update (AU) for an Amateur license? You must file Form 605 and choose "AU" for your Purpose. You would file in this way for an address change. Do I have to send a copy of my Amateur license along with my Form 605 application? No. You are no longer required to send copies of old licenses with ULS applications. Can I file a Renewal/Modification (RM) to apply for a Vanity call sign? You do not want to file a Renewal/Modification (RM) to apply for a Vanity call sign. If your application is dismissed because the Vanity call that you are requesting is not available or has been issued to someone else, this application will not renew your current call sign. When applying for a Vanity call sign, you need to select Modification (MD) as your purpose. If your Vanity application is granted, then a ten-year license is issued and a renewal of your old call sign is no longer required.
My call sign will not come up in my pick list for a renewal. I have checked to assure that the call sign is associated with my Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and I do not have anything pending for this application. Why can't I get this call sign to appear on my pick list? You need to check to see if you are within your renewal window, which is ninety (90) days prior to the expiration date of your license. Also, if the license is expired, then it would not appear on your pick list. How does an Amateur Licensee file a change of address? To complete a change of address you will need FCC Form 605 (Main Form). The purpose of the filing would be Administrative Update "AU ". For a manual filing the appropriate form can be obtained via website: www.fcc.gov/formpage.html. To file electronically using the ULS you will need to utilize a Netscape Communicator Browser (i.e., 4.61; 4.75, 4.76, 4.5 version) with windows application. Electronic filers would utilize website: www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls.
If assistance is needed in completing the manual or electronic form (605) call our ULS/Auctions Hotline at 1-888-225-5322, select option #2 after the recording. How does an Amateur file for a duplicate license? To file for a duplicate license you need FCC Form 605 (Main Form). The purpose of the filing will be Duplicate License "DU". For a manual filing the appropriate form can be obtained via website: www.fcc.gov/formpage.html. Electronic filers would utilize website: www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls.
If assistance is needed in completing the manual or electronic form (605) call our ULS/Auctions Hotline at 888-225-5322, select option #2 after recording. When can I renew my Amateur license? You can renew your Amateur license (or any other FCC license) ninety (90) days prior to the expiration date of that license. How does an Amateur file for renewal? A renewal can be filed 90 days prior to the expiration date of a call sign. To complete a renewal of your license the FCC Form 605 (Main Form and/or associated schedules) is required. The purpose of the filing will either be Renewal Only "RO" or Renewal/Modification "RM". Renewal Only will be selected to renew an existing license that has not expired and where no changes in the license are being requested. Renewal/Modification will be selected to renew an existing license and request changes to that license (i.e., address, telephone, email, etc.) For a manual filing the appropriate form can be obtained via website: www.fcc.gov/formpage.html. To file electronically via the ULS you will need to use a Netscape Communicator Browser (4.61; 4.75, 4.76, 4.5 version) with windows application. Electronic filers would utilize website: www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls.
2) Enter your TIN (taxpayer identification number) and Password. If you do not have your password or have forgotten it please call Technical Support 202-414-1250 for assistance. 3) Click on Select New Filing. FOR RENEWAL ONLY: FOR RENEWAL/MODIFICATION: If assistance is needed in completing the manual or electronic form (605) call our ULS/Auctions Hotline at 888-225-5322, select option #2 after the recording. How do I upgrade my Amateur class license? After taking the required exam with a volunteer examiner, your application will be forwarded to a Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) for submission to the FCC. Only a VEC can submit upgrade applications to the FCC for processing. I was overcharged on my credit card for an Amateur Vanity application. How do I get a refund? To apply for a refund, you will need to write a letter to the FCC containing the following information:
You must then mail this letter to:
1270 Fairfield Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 Where do I send my Form 605 application after I complete it? If there is a fee involved, you must send your application to the lock box address at Mellon Bank. Otherwise, you must mail it to 1270 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245. A lock box is an assigned mailing area for specific services at Mellon Bank.
General MobileWhere can I find General Mobile radio services? You should go to http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/prs/genmbl.html to learn more about General Mobile radio services. Restricted and Commercial OperatorWhere can I find information in regard to Restricted and Commercial Operator radio services? You should go to http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/commoperators/ to learn more about Restricted and Commercial Operator radio services. ShipWhere can I find information in regard to Ship radio services? You should go to http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/marine to learn more information about Ship radio services. Filing Form 606 (TIN Registration Form)My Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) registration went through, but why is the screen that is supposed to display my information blank? You need to use the Netscape browser for your filings in ULS to work properly. (Seeing a blank screen is usually an indicator that you may be using a browser other than Netscape.) To get your confirmation information or to see if your registration was received, you should dial our Licensing Support Hotline (888-225-5322, select option 2 after the recording), and a representative will be able to give you this information over the phone. How do I add call signs that I forgot to include in my original Form 606? Click on the "TIN/Call Sign Registration" button from the ULS application filing screen by selecting "Update Call Sign/ASR Information." I cannot type all of my Employer Identification Number (EIN) in the assigned box. What is the problem? You might be attempting to enter the number with all of the dashes in place. You must enter your EIN with no spaces or dashes. In Form 606, the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is registered under a name other than the licensee. How can I change the license so that the names match? You must file an application with the purpose of Administrative Update (AU). Do I need to register a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) before I send in my renewal application? Yes. You must register your TIN before you file your renewal application. I am trying to renew a paging license, and I have registered my Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). ULS, however, does not recognize my password. What should I do? Contact Technical Support. How long does it take for the FCC to process Form 606? If you file the form electronically, you can submit an application immediately after you enter your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). If you file the TIN Registration form manually, it may take approximately two (2) weeks for the Form 606 applications to be entered into the system. FormsWhere can I get the forms that I need to submit my applications? You can download forms from the forms page at www.fcc.gov/formpage.html, or by calling our toll free forms number (800-418-3676). Getting StartedHow do I file an application in ULS? To file an application electronically via ULS you will need to use a Netscape Communicator Browser 4.61, 4.75 version with windows application. Electronic filers would utilize web site: www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls.
If you are ready to start using the system you can click on the yellow buttons upper right at any time to register, file or search (applications/licenses). If you would like more information about Getting Started go to our Getting Started HELP documentation http://wtbwww05.fcc.gov/infoCenter/gettingStarted_1.html. Mandatory Electronic Filing/Waiver RequestsHow do I file a waiver on Form 601? You must complete the main Form 601 and answer "Yes" to question 8A. Then Upload File Attachments. I am required to file applications electronically via ULS and am experiencing technical difficulties. What should I do? The FCC realizes that there may be instances when a licensee experiences hardware problems, software problems, or problems with ULS. In these instances, you have three options:
Are there any types of applications that cannot be filed electronically via ULS? Yes. The following types of applications cannot be filed electronically:
In these cases, you should file your application manually and request a waiver of 47 C.F.R. § 1.904; we will grant the waiver in these cases because electronic filing is not possible. Alternatively, for two-step ownership changes, you may phone ULS Technical Support at (202) 414-1250. Technical Support will put you in touch with staff who can describe options for filing electronically, depending on your particular scenario. How do I file a two-step ownership change via ULS? Recently, applicants have requested the ability to file both steps of two-step ownership changes simultaneously and have the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) consider them together, with unified consent and consummation dates. For example, an applicant may want to file an assignment from A to B and B to C. Only the first step (i.e., the A to B part) may be filed electronically via ULS at this time. We recommend that you call ULS Technical Support and have them put you in touch with WTB staff members who have expertise in this area to resolve your particular situation. Two solutions that have been used in past months are
In either case, WTB staff members need to do work behind the scenes to enable simultaneous consideration of these applications. How do I file an application that requires a waiver of the rules (e.g., I want to request more power than the rules allow, but ULS gives me an error)? When submitting an application, you may answer "Yes" to the waiver question and select "Attachments" and choose Attachment Type = "Waiver" to upload a waiver request. For example, the rules limit your transmitter power to 100 watts, but you would like to request a waiver to use 200 watts. In this situation, ULS will give you an error message unless you
Even if you answer the waiver question "Yes," ULS will still generate an error message if the specified parameter is outside of what is provided in the rules. However, in these instances you may select the "Continue" button on the error message screen to save your data and to continue with the application. How do I file a Paging Application where I propose to use an FM broadcast subcarrier? Infrequently, the FCC receives requests for paging licensees to use FM broadcast subcarriers with the consent of the broadcaster. Because of the power levels involved, this type of application cannot be filed electronically in the usual manner. We recommend that you answer "Yes" to the waiver in question and upload an attachment that includes the actual power levels, etc., that cannot be filed electronically via ULS. The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau staff will work with the database to put in the appropriate values. We also recommend that you contact ULS Technical Support prior to filing so that you can discuss any particulars of your application well in advance with WTB staff. How do I file an application that requires a waiver of the rules (e.g., if I want to request more power than the rules allow, the ULS gives me an error)? You need to file the application within the required limits for the particular filing. In your waiver request, you should put the information that you are requesting. Will ULS allow me to submit an application with errors, causing the system to dismiss it? No. ULS will not allow you to file an application with errors that would cause application dismissal. However, some areas programmed to accept a range may allow you to enter data not allowable for your applications service, and it could be returned for correction. ManualThe FCC told me that a T&A that I filed manually in September would not be entered until after the first of the year. What is the time frame for data entry of applications that I file manually? All applications that have been filed manually have been entered into ULS. The FCC recommends electronic filing of amendments. If an application that I submitted manually has not been entered into the system yet, how do I file an online amendment or modification to this application? In situations where you submitted a application manually, you must wait until it has been data entered into the ULS system to file an amendment electronically. Do I have to fill out manual applications completely? We advise anyone filing manually to fill out the application in its entirety to ensure that no information is missing when data entry staff is ready to key into system. This is especially important for services recently converted to ULS, where certain information that was not available in the Legacy databases is now required for ULS filings. Old FormsIs there going to be a replacement for the Form 415T? No. Form 415T will be eliminated. I experienced difficulty filing an amendment to Form 415. What should I do? You should use the ULA application query utility to view the application in question. If necessary, you should file an amendment. How long is the FCC retaining the 415T? We will retain the 415T at least until March 1, 2000. After this date, we either will extend the period or eliminate the requirement to use the 415T. PackWhat is a "pack," and how do I register it? A pack is a set of applications that request a system or subsystem of microwave links be granted together. These links are related to the extent that they cannot or must not operate independently; therefore, they must all have the same grant date and construction deadline. You can register the pack online prior to the initial filing of the pack. When I file a pack, do I need to put the pack number on Form 159? No. When I file packs, each application is given a file number. Even if the applications are incomplete, I cannot change anything in the application. How do I amend an application that is part of a pack? An incomplete application will not receive a file number. If you need to make corrections to an incomplete application, you will need to log in and click on the link for incomplete application. Your application should load at this point, and you can make corrections. If your application were part of a pack, you would click on "Add to Pack" upon completion of the application. Once you add all applications to the pack, you would need to go to the Log In screen, log in, and click on "Register/Submit Pack" to submit the entire pack of applications for processing. To amend an application that was part of a pack, you would log in and click on "Select New Filing." Then you would choose "Amendment" from the drop-down box and then click "Continue." The application that you need to amend will now load, and you will be able to make any corrections or additions at this time. Upon completion of your corrections, you will click on the "Add to Pack" button to add your application back into the pack. You then must go back out to the log in screen, log in, and click on the "Register/Submit Pack" button to submit the pack again.
I am filing applications as part of a pack, but each of these applications has different receipt dates. Will all of these applications still grant on the same day? Yes. That is the purpose of filing applications as part of a pack. I submitted a pack of eleven (11) applications, but one (1) of these applications is showing an incomplete status. How can this situation happen? You or someone else may have gone into the application for review after it was originally submitted. This review causes ULS to place the application into an incomplete status. You must click on the Add to Pack button, go to Log In, and click Submit Pack button to have the application resubmit to pack.
If I submit applications in a pack that require the same attachment, do I need to include the attachment in multiple applications? ULS does not associate an attachment with all applications of a pack, but only with the application that the attachment is specifically attached to. Can ULS add a confirmation message after an applicant adds an application to a pack? We currently issue a message when an application is successfully added to a pack: "Application has been added to Pack #." How do I remove an application from a pack? You simply amend to answer "No" to the pack question on the Schedule I and remove the pack registration number. Renewal/ExpirationA renewal can only be completed 90 days prior to the expiration date of that license. To complete a renewal of your license the FCC Form 601 (Main Form and/or associated schedules) is required. The purpose of the filing will either be Renewal Only "RO" or Renewal/Modification "RM". If you need to make a mailing address change it is advised to file an Administrative Update application prior to filing the renew application. Then submit a Renewal Only application to generate a new license period for your license. Renewal Only will be selected to renew an existing license that has not expired and where no changes in the license are being requested. Completing a Renewal Only you would only need to complete the 601 main form. Renewal/Modification would be used to renew an existing authorization, Special Temporary Authorization (STA), or developmental authorization and request a change in the conditions of that authorization. Completing a Renewal/Modification you would use 601 main form and schedules D & H for modifying technical data. For a manual filing the appropriate form can be obtained via web site: www.fcc.gov/formpage.html. To file an application electronically via ULS you will need to use a Netscape Communicator Browser (4.61, 4.75, 4.76, 4.5 version) with windows application.Electronic filers would utilize web site: www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls.
2) Enter your TIN (taxpayer identification number) and Password. If you do not have your password or have forgotten it please call Technical Support 202-414-1250 for assistance. 3) Click on Select New Filing. FOR RENEWAL ONLY: FOR RENEWAL/MODIFICATION: If assistance is needed in completing the manual or electronic form (601) call the ULS/Auctions Hotline at 1-888-225-5322, select option #2 after the recording. How does an Amateur file for renewal? A renewal can be filed 90 days prior to the expiration date of a call sign. To complete a renewal of your license the FCC Form 605 (Main Form and/or associated schedules) is required. The purpose of the filing will either be Renewal Only "RO" or Renewal/Modification "RM". Renewal Only will be selected to renew an existing license that has not expired and where no changes in the license are being requested. Renewal/Modification will be selected to renew an existing license and request changes to that license (i.e., address, telephone, email, etc.) For a manual filing the appropriate form can be obtained via website: www.fcc.gov/formpage.html. To file electronically via the ULS you will need to use a Netscape Communicator Browser (4.61; 4.75, 4.76, 4.5 version) with windows application. Electronic filers would utilize website: www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls.
2) Enter your TIN (taxpayer identification number) and Password. If you do not have your password or have forgotten it please call Technical Support 202-414-1250 for assistance. 3) Click on Select New Filing. FOR RENEWAL ONLY: FOR RENEWAL/MODIFICATION: If assistance is needed in completing the manual or electronic form (605) call our ULS/Auctions Hotline at 888-225-5322, select option #2 after the recording. What forms do I use to renew my paging license? Complete Form 601 (ULS Filing) and Form 602 (Ownership Attachment to Form 601) (47 CFR 1.919). Can I electronically access a manually filed application to make changes through ULS? Yes. You can electronically access manually filed applications via ULS for changes-but only after ULS processors have input the application data into the ULS system. By electronically filing an amendment to the original, manually filed application, you can make changes to the application, but, again, only after it appears in ULS and has a pending status.
I filed a timely cellular renewal. The call signs expired while the application was pending. The call signs disappeared from my pick list. What should I do? We placed new logic into production on November 2, 1999, to correct this situation. You will now have the option to select all active call signs for modification, even if it is after the expiration date. SignaturesCould the FCC add a separate signature line for consultants, similar to that on tax forms? The ULS Task Force is evaluating this recommendation. | |||||||
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