FAQ: Search

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More information is available on Getting Started: SEARCH: Searching for Applications and Licenses

1. Application Search
2. Auctions
3. Download Search Results
4. GIS Mapping
5. License Search
6. MTA/BTA/County Cross Reference Search (For use only with radio services licensed by MTA or BTA)
7. Public Notices
8. Status

Application Search

Can I use Application Search to obtain application history for licenses that were granted before a service was converted to ULS?

Yes. But you may not find all of the data from the original application forms because of differences between ULS and the legacy databases. In general, the "History" feature of the Application Search will provide pre-ULS history of what type of filing was made and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau's action on filing. However, some applicant and technical data from old applications will not appear in ULS because it was not converted from the legacy database.

Where do I get the Frequency Coordinator Identification Number?

If you have a File number or Licensee name, you can find this number in Application Search. For microwave applications, you can find this number in Schedule I; for Land Mobile applications, you can find this number in Schedule H.

You can find the Frequency Coordinator Identification Number on your Coordination Report.

NOTE: For more information on Frequency Coordinators, go to http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/plmrs/coord.html.

Auctions

Where can I find the table that displays the spectrum allocation?

You can find this table in chart form on the auctions web site at www.fcc.gov/wtb/auctions. From here, you should click on the link for Auction Related Bandplans and then click on the link for Frequency Allocation Chart under the heading "Additional Charts." You can also find this table (in table form) at www.fcc.gov/oet/spectrum/table/fcctable.pdf.

Where can I find the construction buildout requirements for PCS?

You can find these requirements in 47 CFR Rule Section 24.203.

Where can I find the construction buildout requirements for LMDS?

You can find these requirements in 47 CFR Rule Section 101.1011. You can also find the requirement definitions in the LMDS Bidders Package (pp. 261-64).

I want the address and ownership information for Auction 22 bidders. How can I obtain this information?

You can find this information at http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/auctions. Click "Form 175 Review."

How can I find out who won particular auction blocks?

You can use the ULS License Search to get this information. Choose "Market-Based Search."

Download Search Results

When doing a frequency search, one of my options is to download results, but the button is not activated in License Search. Why can't I download the results?

The button labeled "Download Search Results" was disabled; therefore, you should not be seeing it on your screen. The FCC needs to install some specific hardware to enable this function. The hardware in question is also needed to enable filing over the Internet. The Search Result download feature will be enabled around the same time that filing via the Internet becomes available.

GIS Mapping

Can I increase the Geographic Information system (GIS) mapping speed?

The FCC is working on various ways of increasing GIS speed in the future. In the meantime, here are some tips:

1. If you are mapping from License Search or Application Search, then narrow the scope of the search as much as possible. The more licenses/applications that you attempt to map in a single search, the longer that it takes.
2. Browser technology requires a great deal of computer memory. If you experience problems with mapping, then check your computer to determine whether it is running low on memory and delete non-essential files.

License Search

How can I find out who won particular auction blocks?

You can use the ULS License Search to get this information. Choose "Market-Based Search."

Why can't Cellular Market Area (CMA) searches be done on ULS, such as MTAs and BTAs?

Cellular Market Area (CMA) searches cannot be done by CMA number through ULS because cellular is considered a site-based service. ULS was not programmed to search for cellular licenses by market area (such as auctioned licenses) for this reason. The best way to search for cellular licensees in a particular area is to find out which states and counties comprise the CMA that you are interested in and do a state/county search. This can be done on ULS License Search: Select "General" as the search type; select radio service "CL"; click "GeoSearch"; select State/County search type; enter criteria; and pull up results.

How do I know location and path numbers?

Look up your call sign(s) using the Search tools available on the ULS homepage to find location and path numbers.

MTA/BTA/County Cross Reference Search (For use only with radio services licensed by MTA or BTA)

For radio services that are licensed by MTA or BTA, how can I determine the associated market areas within a MTA or BTA? (i.e. what are the BTAs and Counties of a particular MTA?)

This MTA/BTA/County Cross Reference link can be used for the following purposes:

Disclaimer: The Federal Communications Commission makes available this remote software. The Commission makes no warranty whatsoever with respect to the software. In no event shall the Commission, or any of its officers, employees, or agents, be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or any other loss) arising out of or relating to the existence, furnishing, functioning or use of the software.

Last Updated:  July 09, 2001