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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 current status of the license, designated by the following letter codes:
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.
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 For example, a license with a 12/1/2004 expiration is no longer valid at 12:00am on 12/2/2004.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 or discontinuance of operations.
Last Action
The last date an action was taken on the license.
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.
Type
The entity type of the licensee is displayed. The entity types are listed below:
Licensee ID
The ID of the individual or business entity who filed the license. Licensee ID is an FCC-assigned number that represents the licensee's Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). A licensee's TIN is not made available for public inspection.
SGIN
Licensees may be identified at the sub-group or subsidiary level by means of a unique Sub-Group Identification Number (SGIN) that may be added as an extension of the TIN. The SGIN will enable licensees that share a common TIN because they are sub-groups or subsidiaries of a common "parent" to register separately in ULS.
Licensee Name and Address
The name of the individual or business entity holding the license and its address.
The following data is displayed only on the Main tab for the Amateur radio services group license detail:
Operator Class
The FCC has issued six classes of licenses, determined by the degree of skill and knowledge in operating a station that the licensee demonstrates during an examination to volunteer examiners (VEs) in his or her community.
The six classes are as follows:
The Amateur Radio Service provides a complete explanation of operator class.
Previous Operator Class
The last Operator Class previously held on this license.
Previous Call Sign
The last Call Sign previously held by this licensee.
Group
The range of Amateur call signs, indicated by letters A-D, used in a call assignment. The prestige level of the licensee's operator class determines the group:
A -- Extra
B -- Advanced
C -- General
Technician Plus
Technician
D -- Novice
Eligibility Code
The Vanity eligibility codes, per the application filing, are as follows:
A) FORMER PRIMARY STATION HOLDER
B) CLOSE RELATIVE OF FORMER HOLDER
C) FORMER CLUB STATION HOLDER
D) CLUB STATION WITH CONSENT OF CLOSE RELATIVE OF FORMER HOLDER
F) CLUB STATION PREFERENCE LIST
Trustee/Custodian (for Non-Individuals Only)
If the license is not for an individual, the Name and Call Sign of the trustee for the Amateur Club, or the Name and Call Sign of the Custodian, if there is one, for the Military Rec or Races will be displayed.
The following data is displayed only on the Main table of License Detail for the Aircraft radio services group.
Fleet
Yes or No will be displayed depending upon applicant's response on FCC Form 605 Schedule C.
Aircraft in Fleet
The number of aircraft in the fleet will be indicated.
Portable
Yes or No will be indicated.
Classification
Private aircraft or air carrier will be indicated.
This data appears on the Main tab of archived licenses in the Commercial and Restricted radio services group only.
Operator Class
The Commercial License Operator classes are as follows:
Endorsements
One of the following endorsements will be indicated if required documentation and original proof under Rule Section 13.9 (e) was submitted with application for the license.
COLEM
The name of the commercial operator license exam manager (COLEM) that administered the license exam for this licensee.
No data specific to only archived GMRS licenses is shown. The License Archive for GMRS licenses displays the Call Sign, Radio Service (ZA), Status, Authorization Type, Dates and Licensee Information.
The following data is displayed only on the Main tab for license detail in the Ship radio services group.
License Type
R -- Regular (transmitter(s) to be used on 1 vessel only)
P -- Portable (a single transmitter will be used on various U.S. registered vessels)
F -- Fleet (several vessels will each have transmitters that operate in similar frequency bands and are to be licensed under one authorization)
Number of Ships in Fleet
The number of vessels in the fleet will be indicated.
Official Ship Number and Ship Name
The ship's official number and name is displayed.
General Class
MM -- Merchant
PL -- Pleasure
SV -- Rescue
FV -- Fishing
GV -- Official Service Ship
Specific Class
ACV -- Air-cushion vehicle
AUX -- Auxiliary Ship
CHA -- Barge
BLK -- Bulk Carrier
CBL -- Cable Ship
PMX -- Cargo and Passenger
CA -- Cargo Ship
CAB -- Coaster
CON -- Container Ship
BTA -- Factory Ship
FBT -- Ferry
PH -- Fishing Vessel
VDT -- Hydrofoil
MTB -- Motorboat
OIL -- Oil Tanker
TPO -- Ore Carrier
PA -- Passenger Ship
PLT -- Pilot Tender
FRG -- Reefer
EXP -- Research or Survey Ship
VLR -- Sailing Ship
RAM -- Salvage Ship
SLO -- Sloop
RAV -- Supply Vessel
CIT -- Tanker
ECO -- Training Ship
TRA -- Tramp
CHR -- Trawler
BLN -- Whaler
TUG -- Tug
YAT -- Yacht
Gross Tonnage / Working Series /Length in meters
Physical specifications and the series group for the ship are displayed.
MMSI Number
The nine-digit maritime mobile service identity (MMSI) number programmed into the transmission unit.
Selective Call Digital, Selective Call INMARSAT, and Accounting Authority Code
The terms Yes or No will appear for the following questions -- based on the licensee's responses to these questions on FCC Form 605 Schedule B.
Does ship make international voyages?
Does ship communicate with foreign coast stations?
Ship Radiotelegraph Station Requirements
Required by Title III, Part II of the Communications Act?
Required by Title III, Part II of the Communications Act or Safety Convention?
Required by Title III, Part III of the Communications Act?
Required by Great Lakes Radio Agreement?
Required by the Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act?
Ship Exemptions
This section identifies any exemptions the ship is qualified for. The ship's identifiers and equipment are displayed along with the requirements and reasons that the ship is exempted.
Search and Rescue Information
This section lists the emergency information for the ship's contact person who is located on land. The alternative emergency contact person information is also listed. The ship's EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacon), radio information, maximum occupancy, and emergency facilities are listed.
The top of the Administration page identifies the Call Sign and Radio Service of the current License. The following detailed information is provided:
Applications
This section details the date, file number and type, and status of any applications relating to the license on file in the system. Click on the file number of an application to open a new window with the Application Search detail page for the application. Up to three applications associated with the call sign are displayed on the Admin tab. If there are more than three, click the link provided to access the All Applications page.
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.
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