DA 05-1278

May 4, 2005

**REDESIGNED APPLICATION SEARCH INTERFACE AND NEW LICENSE SEARCH
CAPABILITY WILL BE DEPLOYED IN UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM ON MAY 9,
2005**

As part of a continuing effort to improve the license application
process, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) announces the
completion of an extensive redesign of the Universal Licensing System
(ULS) Application Search interface. In addition to the redesigned
Application Search, a new search capability in ULS License Search will
be available.[^1] Interested parties may access the new functionality
and enhanced search capabilities via the "Search Applications" and
"Search License" links on the ULS homepage
(<http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls>).

**New Application Search Environment**

The new design of Application Search will resemble the ULS License
Search.[^2] The new ULS Application Search provides enhanced system
performance, more search options, better control of search criteria,
increased accessibility in accordance with Section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act, as amended,[^3] and compatibility with most major
Web browsers and operating systems. The visual redesign also offers
greater convenience of use with faster, easier navigation of displayed
application information.

Some of the many new features in ULS Application Search include the
following:

-   Speed and Compatibility---New technology dramatically increases the
    speed of searches and cuts the time needed to load search results.
    Many compatibility issues regarding browser and operating systems
    have also been eliminated.

-   Simplified Navigation of Data---You get easy access to the
    information in our database through new features such as navigation
    tabs for the application details. Application details also have been
    designed with accessibility in mind.

-   New Basic and Advanced Application Search Pages---ULS Application
    Search has been divided into a Basic and Advanced search. Commonly
    used search fields can be selected easily on the Basic Search page,
    eliminating the need to read through a list of all search fields.
    You can specify more detailed search criteria by using the Advanced
    Search.

-   Service Specific Searches---New service specific searches reduce
    your work and allow you to enter only search criteria pertaining to
    applications within a specific wireless service. Service Specific
    Searches are available for applications in the Amateur, Aircraft,
    Commercial and Restricted, General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), and
    Ship services.

-   Specialized Searches---Search by customized criteria such as
    market-based and site-based information, facility identification
    number, link registration identification number, and ownership
    disclosure filing information. Your search criteria will be applied
    to all relevant services.

-   Search Results Page---Displays high-level information about each
    application, returned in a search results set such as file number,
    applicant name, application status, radio service, and application
    purpose. Additionally, if the purpose of the application is
    Amendment, the purpose of the original application will also be
    displayed.

-   No Limit on Search Results---There is no longer a limit to the
    number of records returned by Application Search. Previously this
    limit was set at 3,000.

-   Application Search Details---The ULS Application Search details have
    been designed to make finding information on applications
    straightforward. New navigation tabs across the top of the detail
    provide you with instant access to general, administrative, and
    service-specific information, antenna and transmitter locations,
    frequencies, paths, and other data. The detail pages also provide a
    number of custom features for finding and organizing information:

    -   Link to the details of a license from Application Search;

    -   View a PDF reference copy of letters sent to the applicant
        (renewal reminders, construction reminders, returns, etc.);

    -   Display detailed frequency data in different views;

    -   Quickly access all frequencies associated with a given location,
        or click a convenient menu to "filter" frequencies by locations;
        and

    -   Display all paths for an application, or "jump" to specific
        paths, using navigation tools at the top and bottom of the Paths
        detail.

-   Improved Geographic Search---Find a location by searching around a
    geographic center point. Specify the point by state and county; by
    location street address, city, state, or zip code combinations; or
    by latitude and longitude. Combine an advanced search or specialized
    search with a geographic search to display results geographically.
    You also can refine a geographic search by frequency. The
    "Geographic Search" function also includes a point radius search
    around the location, or latitude and longitude search.

-   Printable Page---A new "Printable Page" button appears at the top of
    every search results page and detail, allowing you to print the
    contents of the page pre-formatted for most common printers.

-   Reference Copy---A new "Reference Copy" button appears at the top of
    every application detail, allowing you to print an unofficial copy
    of the application.

-   Redesigned Query Download---Click the new "Query Download" button at
    the top of any search results page, enter your e-mail address, and
    ULS will send the results of your search to you by e-mail in a
    pipe-delimited text (\*.txt) file. Import this file into your
    favorite spreadsheet application.

-   Map Application---A new "Map Application" button appears at the top
    of any search results page, allowing you to generate an interactive
    geographical map of applications found in your search.

**Note to Users Who Bookmark ULS Application Search**: When the
redesigned ULS Application Search is deployed Monday, May 9, 2005, the
current ULS Application Search will no longer be available. Please
update your bookmark or favorites list with the new URL.

**[Additional Information]{.underline}**

For additional information or assistance, you may visit the Web at
[http://esupport.fcc.gov](http://esupport.fcc.gov/).  You may also call
the FCC Support Center at (877) 480-3201 (TTY 202-414-1255) and select
Option #2, Forms or Licensing Assistance. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 7:00
p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays).  To
provide quality service and ensure security, all telephone calls are
recorded.

[^1]: As of May 9, 2005, you may search for site-based licenses using
    specialized search criteria such as frequency, Antenna Structure
    Registration (ASR) Number, and station class.

[^2]: Design enhancements that were a direct result of the Application
    Search redesign were made to the existing License Search in order to
    maintain a consistent look and feel in both searches.

[^3]: *See* 29 U.S.C. § 794d.