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Universal Licensing System
The Universal Licensing System (ULS) allows electronic filing of all applications processed by the Wireless Bureau. ULS allows
you to indicate the application purpose and radio service code and guides you through the filing process until the application
is submitted. ULS also provides the ability to search for applications by providing information such as a file number, applicant
name or application purpose or to search for licenses by providing information such as a call sign, licensee name or radio
service. Other features of ULS include the ability to download, in pipe delimited format, application and license data as
well as the ability to use mapping software to visually display the specific location or overall geographic area of wireless
licensees.
Antenna Structure Registration
The Commission provides for online registration and updating of antenna structure registrations. The interactive software
also enables owners to review previously submitted antenna structure registrations (both electronic and hard copy submissions).
Transitional ULS (MDS/ITFS)
Electronic filing is currently not available for the Multipoint Distribution System (MDS) and Instructional Television Fixed
Service (ITFS). These services are in the process of being migrated to the Universal Licensing System (ULS). MDS/ITFS License
Searches can be performed against the transitional ULS Database for MDS/ITFS, which is the current repository of licensing
data for MDS/ITFS. Application searches are still available against the BLS database.
Auctions
FCC auctions are conducted electronically, and are accessible over the Internet. The FCC Auction System is accessible by
anyone using a personal computer with an internet connection and a browser, such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet
Explorer. (Bidders may also bid electronically through a dial-up network, as well as telephonically.) The system is state-of-the-art
and is designed for ease of use. In fact, most operations can be performed by clicking a mouse button. A built-in help facility
is also provided.
General Menu Reports (GenMen)
This search engine unites most of the Commission's licensing systems under a single search engine. Member databases include
Universal Licensing System, Experimental, Cable Operations, Mass Media and International Bureau. Queries include frequency
range, state/county, location (latitude/longitude), callsign and licensee name. A complete help facility exists to explain
the functionality of the system. This can be used if the primary server is down for any reason. The reports and data will
be exactly the same. A new version of the system has been developed. This includes powerful functionality not available with
the obsolete software used to develop the original table based system. These improvements include the ability to carry query
specifications through to the detail level and the calculated distance from center on location queries. The new system also
features an updated help system, easier to read report layout, and Adobe Acrobat PDF printing. Where available, direct links
to online license documents are provided. This facility is currently available for International Bureau, Experimental, and
Mass Media licenses; and will be added for the other systems as available.
