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Call Sign
The combination of letters and numbers that identify an FCC license.
Radio Service
The name of the wireless service under which the Universal Licensing System (ULS) has authorized the license. The name of the service is preceded by a unique, 2-letter code assigned to the service in ULS. Click here for a complete listing of Radio Services and their two letter codes.
Status
The status of the license record you are viewing.
The following status message may appear at the top of the License Archive detail:
This call sign or a component(s) of this call sign is in termination pending status for failure to meet the buildout requirement.
If the license is in termination pending status for failure to meet the buildout requirement, the call sign status will display as "Term Pending." If one or more components (location or frequency) of a license are in termination pending status, an icon will appear next to the affected component(s) on the Locations or Frequencies tab(s).
NOTE: When searching in ULS License Archive Search, all statuses are selected by default. To narrow your search, clear the All checkbox and select the desired status code(s).
Auth (Authorization) Type
Developmental -- Authorizations that the FCC granted for developmental authority to construct and operate transmitters for the purpose of developing a new radio service or a new technology not regularly authorized under specific FCC rules.
STA -- Authorizations that the FCC granted for temporary use (i.e., circumstances requiring immediate or emergency use of facilities, temporary authority to install and/or operate new or modified equipment, etc.).
Demonstration -- Licenses used by licensees involved in the sale and/or marketing of radio equipment. Demonstration licenses may be used for purposes of demonstrating equipment to potential customers at trade shows or at other exhibitions, performing on site coverage studies for potential customers, or other uses as provided for under specific FCC rules.
Regular -- Regular authorizations, not applicable for Developmental, STA, or Demonstration.
Version
The license version that is displayed in the archive.
- Current
- Archive
Grant Date
The date on which the license term (usually 10 years) begins. This date also sets the timetable for any applicable construction or coverage deadlines.
Effective Date
The date on which a license becomes effective. In most cases this is the same as the Grant Date. For modifications, the original Grant Date of the license will remain the same, but the Effective Date will be the day the Modification becomes effective.
Expiration Date
The date after which a license ceases to be valid. For example, a license with a 12/1/2004 expiration is no longer valid at 12:00am on 12/2/2004. In most cases wireless licenses have a 10-year license term, and the expiration date is the 10-year anniversary date of the original license grant date.
Cancellation Date
The date a call sign became inactive. The licensee may file an application to request cancellation. Licenses can become inactive when the license expires and is auto-deleted via the ULS auto-expiration program. The FCC can also choose to terminate the license in the case where a licensee fails to meet its debt obligations to the U.S. government with respect to an auctioned license or for non-construction or discontinuance of operations.
Last Action
The last date an action was taken on the license.
A location where the operation of a public mobile station is supervised and controlled by the licensee of that station. The Control point number, address, and contact information for up to three control points will be displayed in this section. If there are more than three, click the All Control Points link to view other control points.
FRN
The FCC Registration Number (FRN) is a unique 10-digit number that is assigned by the Commission Registration System (CORES) to an entity doing business with the FCC. The FCC will use the FRN to determine if all of an entity's fees have been paid for application filings requiring a fee.
To determine if an FRN is associated with an existing call sign, search by call sign in ULS License Search. The FRN will appear on the Search Results page. If there is no FRN associated with the call sign, select Register CORES/Call Sign on the ULS homepage. Search by FRN in ULS License Search to find all call signs registered to that FRN.
View Ownership Filing
Click this link to view Ownership Filing (Form 602) information in ULS for the licensee's FRN.
Type
The entity type of the licensee is displayed. The entity types are listed below:
Licensee Name and Address
The name of the individual or business entity holding the license, its address, and other contact information such as phone, fax, and e-mail.
Contact Information
The name, address, and other contact information for the individual point of contact for the licensee.
This data is provided on the Main tab of License Detail for the Microwave Site-Based radio services group only.
Operation Type
The Microwave Operation Type Codes and Description are as follows:
Station Class
The three-letter code that identifies the microwave transmitter class and description. The station class codes and descriptions are as follows:
The following section appears only if there is a broadcast auxiliary station with this license.
If there is a parent of the Broadcast Auxiliary the following fields appear:
Facility ID
The 5-digit number assigned by the FCC's Media Bureau to the Broadcast Auxiliary station. This is not the Call Sign of the Parent station.
City and State of Principal Community
The city and state of the parent station's principal community is displayed.
Radio Service
The Radio Service Codes for the Broadcast Parent station will appear as TV or TX for Broadcast Auxiliary Radio Service Code of TB, TI, TS, TT, or TP. For a Broadcast Auxiliary Radio Service Code of AB, AI, or AS, the Parent station Radio Service Code will appear as AM, FM, or FX.
If there is no parent for the station, Type will appear as
Broadcast Network Entity and the State of Primary Operation will be displayed.
Regulatory Status
This item identifies the type(s) of radio service offerings provided by the licensee, as follows: Common Carrier, Non-Common Carrier, Private (internal communications), Broadcast Services, and Band Manager.
Type of Radio Service
One of the following service types will be displayed:
Interconnected
This item will display Yes if the licensee provides interconnected service to the public switched telephone network as defined in FCC rules. No will appear if the licensee does not provide this service. If there is no response on record, the field will be blank.
Alien Ownership
If the licensee answered No to all questions in this section, the following message is displayed: "The applicant answered no to all Alien Ownership application questions." A link is also provided to access the complete text of the questions. If the applicant answered Yes or did not respond to one or more items, the text of the questions will be displayed. Yes or No indicates the licensee's response. If there is no response on record, the field will be blank.
Basic Qualifications
If the licensee answered No to all questions in this section, the following message is displayed: "The applicant is eligible to hold a station license under Section 310(a) and (b) of the Communications Act of 1934." A link is also provided to access the complete text of the questions. If the licensee answered Yes or did not respond to one or more of the questions, the text of the questions will be displayed. Yes or No indicates the licensee's response. If there is no response on record, the field will be blank.
Race, Ethnicity, and Gender
The names of up to four racial/ethnic groups and the gender of the licensee will be displayed in this section if the licensee included this optional information on FCC Form 601.
The top of the Administration page identifies the Call Sign and Radio Service of the license record you are viewing. The following detailed information is provided:
Call Sign
The combination of letters and numbers that identify an FCC license.
Radio Service
The name of the wireless service under which the Universal Licensing System (ULS) has authorized the license. The name of the service is preceded by a unique, 2-letter code assigned to the service in ULS. Click here for a complete listing of Radio Services and their two letter codes.
Applications
To view related applications, click on the "current License" link. It will open a new window to the Admin Tab for the current license in License Search.
Automated Letters
This section lists the letters generated by ULS that the FCC has sent to the licensee and/or its contact. You are able to view a summary of the information associated with each letter. A sequential reference number assigned by ULS identifies each letter, the call sign, the letter type (e.g., Renewal Reminder), and the date the letter was generated. Click the number/title of a letter to open a new browser window and display the complete text of the letter. If there are more than three letters associated with the license, click the link provided to access the All Automated Letters page.
Comments
Up to three comments made by the FCC will be displayed. If there are more than three, click the link provided to access the All Comments page.
History
This section lists each significant event that occurred for the license, as well as the date on which the event occurred. The date and description of up to three history items will be displayed. If there are more than three, click the link provided to access the All History page.
License Special Conditions
This section displays special rules or restrictions that apply to a particular license. The text of up to three special conditions will appear. If there are more than three, click the link provided to access the All Special Conditions page. Note: Refer to the Locations and/or Frequencies tabs to see special conditions at those levels.
Attachments
This section lists all attachments (if any) that have been submitted for the license by displaying the type, description and date the attachment was submitted.
The top of the Location page displays the following data for the license:
Call Sign
The combination of letters and numbers that identify an FCC license.
Radio Service
The name of the wireless service under which the Universal Licensing System (ULS) has authorized the license. The name of the service is preceded by a unique, 2-letter code assigned to the service in ULS. Click here for a complete listing of Radio Services and their two letter codes.
Total Locations
The total number of locations associated with this license.
Index of Numbered Links
If there are more than ten locations associated with this license, a numbered list provides links to other Location Summary pages, as well as links to the Next and Previous pages in the list.
Location Data is displayed in two formats. The section provides information about the Transmit Location. Additional tables provide information about all receive locations or passive repeater locations associated with the license. For all operation types other than Fixed Point to Point (PP), Transmit Location information is provided in a single table only.
The Transmit Location data identifies the type of location and provides the Location Number and Location Name. If the Transmit Location is Fixed, the table will display description; city, state, and county; coordinates; Site Elevation (AMSL) in meters; Structure Height without Appurtenances in meters; ASR number (if registered); Structure Height with Appurtenances in meters; and Site Structure. If the Transmit Location is not fixed, the area of operation will be displayed.
Up to three special conditions associated with this location will be listed. If there are more than three, click the link provided to access All Special Conditions.
For Fixed Point to Point Operation, data for all Receive Locations or Passive Repeater Locations associated with the license will appear in additional tables on the Locations Summary page. For each additional location, the following data is displayed:
Paths Summary
The Paths Summary page will display all paths associated with the license. For most Operation Types, information for one path only will be displayed. For Fixed Point to Point operation, separate tables of path data will be displayed for each path between the Transmitter Location and the Receive Locations, including Passive Repeater Locations.
Call Sign
The combination of letters and numbers that identify an FCC license.
Radio Service
The name of the wireless service under which the Universal Licensing System (ULS) has authorized the license. The name of the service is preceded by a unique, 2-letter code assigned to the service in ULS. Click here for a complete listing of Radio Services and their two letter codes.
Transmit Coordinates
The Latitude, Longitude, and cardinal directions associated with this location are indicated. The coordinates are listed in degrees, minutes, and seconds and are referenced in NAD83 (North American Datum 1983).
Total Paths
The total number of paths associated with this license.
Paths Jump Menu
Each path for this license is displayed with Path number and Receive Location. Select a path, and click GO to jump directly to the Path Detail screen for that path.
Index of Numbered Links
If there are more than ten paths associated with this license, a numbered list provides links to other Paths Summary pages, as well as links to the Next and Previous pages in the list.
Term Pending Icon
The icon appears next to a path in a termination pending status.
Click on the Path Details link to access the Path Detail page for that path.
Terminated Icon
The icon appears next to a Path that has been terminated.
Click on the Path Details link to access the Path Detail page for that path.
Define Views
Each view displays general data, including the location name, coordinates, frequency listed and associated paths.
General (default view)
Path Frequencies, Tolerance, EIRP, ATPC, Emission Designator
Buildout
Click this link to view the following Buildout information for all frequencies associated with this path:
COSER
COSER Number, COSER Request Type, COSER Result
IRAC
FAS Docket, FAS XRC, FAS NG, Results
Path Data
For each path associated with the license, a table of Path Data is displayed on the Paths Summary page. Each table includes the following information:
Path Number
The path number is displayed.
Path Type
Valid Path Types are as follows:
Path Details
Click this link to view the Path Details screen for this path.
Receive Location Call Sign
Location Name, Coordinates, and Path Frequencies are displayed for receivers and passive repeaters (if any are used). Click on the receive call sign link to access the license detail for that call sign.
Location Name
Note: This data will only appear for a license with a Fixed Point to Point path type.
Coordinates
Note: This data will only appear for a license with a Fixed Point to Point path type.
Path Frequencies
The frequencies associated with the path are displayed.
The top of the Path Detail page displays the Path Number and Transmit and Receive Locations for the Path.
Call Sign
The combination of letters and numbers that identify an FCC license.
Radio Service
The name of the wireless service under which the Universal Licensing System (ULS) has authorized the license. The name of the service is preceded by a unique, 2-letter code assigned to the service in ULS. Click here for a complete listing of Radio Services and their two letter codes.
Total Paths
The total number of paths associated with this license.
Paths Jump Menu
Each path for this license is displayed with Path number and Receive Location. Select a path, and click GO, to jump directly to the Path Detail screen for that path.
Return to Paths Summary link
Click this link to return to the Paths Summary page.
Path Data
The Path Number, Path Type Code, and Transmit/Receive Locations are displayed at the top of the first table of Path Data on the Path Details Screen. Note: Path Type Codes and their associated types are as follows:
Transmit Location Name
Coordinates- The Latitude, Longitude, and cardinal directions associated with this location listed in degrees, minutes, and seconds and referenced in NAD83 (North American Datum 1983).
Elevation (AMSL) (in meters) -- Elevation of the transmit location above mean sea level.
Polarization -- Polarization of the transmitting signal, valid codes are
D -- Rotating
E -- Elliptical
F -- 45 Degrees
H -- Horizontal
J -- Linear
L -- Left Hand Circular
R -- Right hand circular
S -- Horizontal and Vertical
T -- Right and Left hand circular
V -- Vertical
X -- Other
Azimuth(degrees) -- Pointing direction of the antenna.
Elevation Angle(degrees) -- Tilt of the antenna with respect to the horizon.
Transmit Antenna
Height (meters) -- Centerline height of the antenna
Beamwidth (degrees) -- Width of the beam of the antenna at the half-power points
Gain(dBi) -- Gain of the antenna as measured with respect to an isotropic radiator
Diversity Antenna
Height(meters) -- Centerline height of the antenna
Beamwidth(degrees) -- Width of the beam of the antenna measured at the half-power points
Gain(dBi) -- Gain of the antenna as measured with respect to an isotropic radiator
Periscope Reflector
Height(meters) -- Horizontal dimension of the periscope reflector
Width(meters) -- Vertical dimension of the periscope reflector
Separation(meters) -- Distance between the periscope dish and the periscope reflector
MAS/DEMS Sub-Type of Operation
This is displayed only if applicable to the path type.
Valid MAS Sub Types are:
T -- two way master-remote
I -- one way inbound
O -- one way outbound
M -- mobile meter reader
S -- subfrequency operation
U -- multiple master operation
Fixed Point-to-Point Paths and Segment Information
If the operation type for the license is Fixed Point to Point (PP), Segment Information will be displayed for each segment associated with the Path. For each segment the following information will be displayed: Segment Number, Names of Transmit/Receive/Passive Repeater Locations, and Segment Distance (in kilometers).
Passive Repeater Information
The following is displayed for any passive repeaters associated with the path:
Receiver Information
Receiver Antenna
Diversity Antenna
Periscope Reflector
Non-Fixed Point-to-Point Paths
If a path is not fixed point-to-point, segment information is not applicable and is not displayed. In addition to the Transmit Location and Antenna, only the Receiver Antenna information will be displayed -- no Receiver Location information is displayed.
Geostationary Satellite Orbit
The answer is displayed here for this question from Schedule I of the FCC Form 601.
Frequencies
The following frequency information is displayed for all Microwave Operation Types:
Buildout Dates
Click this link to view the following Buildout information for all frequencies associated with this path:
The Buildout Dates page provides two pull-down menus for easy navigation.
COSER/IRAC
Click this link to view the following COSER/IRAC data for all the frequencies associated with this path:
COSER Canadian Coordination
Frequency (MHz)
IRAC Interference Coordination
Frequency(MHz)
The COSER/IRAC page provides two pull-down menus for easy navigation.
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