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DA 07-2179
June 1, 2007
THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ANNOUNCES ENHANCEMENTS TO 
THE UNIVERSAL LICENSING SYSTEM (ULS) LICENSE ARCHIVE
By this Public Notice, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announces a redesign of the 
Universal Licensing System (ULS) License Archive Search. Users are able to access the new 
functionality via the “Archives” button on the ULS homepage at: http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/
Each time a license is acted upon, the current version is captured within ULS. The License Archive
allows users to view the current and prior versions of a license. In the redesigned License Archive, the 
search interface, results screen and detail pages will use the same display as ULS License Search.  On the 
detail pages, users will directly access license information. There will be no need to “drill down”, i.e., 
follow link after link to reach the information you need. This enhancement increases functionality and 
improves compliance with Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act [Section 508 of the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 794 (d)].  
License Archive Search Interface
The redesigned License Archive search interface allows a user to search using most of the criteria
available in ULS Advanced License Search except the following: Radio Service Group; Licensee City, 
State and Zip Code; Frequencies.  Users will have the same ability to sort and restrict their archive search 
results that they have in ULS License Search.
Additionally, Licensee ID will no longer be available as a License Archive Search Criteria.  Users should 
now search by the Licensee’s FRN.
Improved Search Results and Detail Displays
The search results display will be similar to the search results in License Search, with a few minor 
exceptions:
· No display of a “Pending Applications” icon.
· A column titled “Version” will display “Archived” or “Current” depending on the version of the 
license.
· A “Last Action Date” column will be used instead of “Expiration Date.”
In general, the License Archive Search details will look similar to License Search details.  However, the 
following additional fields will be displayed for all archived licenses:
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· Last Action Date,
· Version,
· Licensee ID,
· Sub-Group Identification Number (SGIN).
Also, other License Search functions that previously were not available in the License Archive have been 
added:
· A Printable Page link allowing the user to print the contents of the page pre-formatted for most 
common printers.
· A Reference Copy link allowing the user to print an unofficial copy of the license.
· A link to view Related Applications from the current version of the license.
· Ability to view Attachments and Automated letters in a PDF format.
License Archive will display termination pending components similar to the manner in which they are 
currently displayed in License Search. Additionally, License Archive will display all terminated 
components of a license, regardless of when it was terminated. These components will indicate a status of 
“Terminated” on the component’s summary and detail pages. Previously in License Archive, terminated 
components were not displayed unless the license itself was terminated as well.
Archived versions of Leases will appear in License Archive as they appear currently in License Search.
Additional Information
For additional information or assistance, you may visit the Web at http://esupport.fcc.gov.  You may 
also call the FCC Support Center at (877) 480-3201 or 717-338-2888 (TTY 717-338-2824) and select 
Option #2, Forms or Licensing Assistance. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday 
through Friday (except Federal holidays). To provide quality service and ensure security, all telephone 
calls are recorded.
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