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ULS Question
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cockpitbob
NES Member
It's been a few years, but I'm pretty sure no account is needed. It'll just show up.
It will show up BUT I saw an alert today from ARRL that there is a technical issue right now and nothing has been processed since 11/13 & "IT is working on it"
ToddDubya
NES Member
I seem to recall when I was looking for mine that it was picky about what you searched for. I just tried mine and searched on: amateur, last name, MA and expiration in descending order and it worked. By using expiration in descending order you'll get the newest ones first.
If I put in First Last it doesn't work, neither does Last,First. But Last, First does work. I suggest sticking with Last only.
If I put in First Last it doesn't work, neither does Last,First. But Last, First does work. I suggest sticking with Last only.
cockpitbob
NES Member
Cruising around the ULS is interesting. I used the advanced search to search for hams (Service Group = Amateur) in my little town of 6,000 and there's about 30 active licenses in my town. Two on my street that I never knew about.
Ugh..just what I didn't want to hear.
![[sad]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/004.gif "Sad [sad]")
Yeah, I've been poking around looking for hams in my town and there are about a dozen actives. One is only about 3/4 a mile from me. I heard him on the Paxton repeater during George's Old Timers Net Check-in. Once I'm live, I'll ping him and see if he'd be willing to take me under his wing. Older guy from the sounds of it with experience.
Ok, so I am confused now. I guy I know took his test and passed on Nov 15 and he already has his call sign, but no listing for me in ULS even though I took my test on Nov 12. I did not create an account as others said it would show up without an FRN. When I filed out the FCC form at the test site, I used my SSN as I didn't have an existing FRN.
So, what gives? Why isn't my call sign there?
Getting an FRN prior to your test makes it much faster. If you don't get and FRN it takes longer as they need to manually create an account for you and then assign your callsign vs. simply adding a call sign to an existing account which is largely automated.
ToddDubya
NES Member
You were probably deemed unsuitable.
![[wink]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/002.gif "Wink [wink]")
Just kidding. I hate waiting for stuff as much as the next guy, but you'll get it. I seem to remember it took a few weeks to get mine. You're at only 13 calendar days so far with holidays sprinkled in.
Just kidding. I hate waiting for stuff as much as the next guy, but you'll get it. I seem to remember it took a few weeks to get mine. You're at only 13 calendar days so far with holidays sprinkled in.
You were probably deemed unsuitable.
Just kidding. I hate waiting for stuff as much as the next guy, but you'll get it. I seem to remember it took a few weeks to get mine. You're at only 13 calendar days so far with holidays sprinkled in.
Stop being logical! I want it, now! NOW! NOW! NOW! <stomps feet>
![[rofl2]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/035.gif "ROFL2 [rofl2]")
ToddDubya
NES Member
Stop being logical! I want it, now! NOW! NOW! NOW! <stomps feet>
I hear you. I've been waiting for something to show up on the Registry of Deeds website and I check several times a day. I kept that pace after I was told it would take 30-45 days just in case they got to it sooner
.Now it's been 2.5 months and still no dice
![[angry]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/008.gif "Angry [angry]")
.one-eyed Jack
Manufacturer
When I got licensed in 1966, we had none of that to go thru. Jack.
But at that point it was just you, Tesla, and Alexander Graham-Bell, so the list was small.
![[smile]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/001.gif "Smile [smile]")
....Just joshin' you Jack
ToddDubya
NES Member
But at that point it was just you, Tesla, and Alexander Graham-Bell, so the list was small.
And you had to make your own vacuum tubes and grow your own crystals.
one-eyed Jack
Manufacturer
I could operate at night till I ran out of whale oil. Jack.But at that point it was just you, Tesla, and Alexander Graham-Bell, so the list was small.
So, the insanity is just spiraling now.
Called the FCC, my app is not on file. Called the ARRL, no test packet received from the Nov 12 Chelmsford session. Called the VE for that meeting. He calls the guy who ran that session. Packet was sent in AND the check for the fees was cashed by the ARRL on Nov 23, but claim that they've not received the packet. VE says that they STAPLE the check to the exam packet when they mail it in. This way, they are sure that the two are not separated.
The VE is escalating the issue to the New England Region ARRL director. Says he'll have a sit down with him tomorrow. VE feels that the ARRL just needs to go away. At this point, I'm inclined to agree with him.
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LOL...my parents told me that they had to watch TV by lantern light. Sounds like you are in that same boat!!! [roifl2]
![[rofl]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/013.gif "ROFL [rofl]")
Apparently, the ARRL are a bunch of retards. They cashed the check but didn't have the tests??? Riiiiiiight.
Well, the VE got to the bottom of this giant cluster f**k and says I should see my license in ULS in 48 hours or so.
Finders crossed.
Well, the VE got to the bottom of this giant cluster f**k and says I should see my license in ULS in 48 hours or so.
Finders crossed.
ToddDubya
NES Member
cockpitbob
NES Member
Woo Hoo ![[party]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/021.gif "Party [party]")
Remind us, do you have any gear yet? What repeaters are you near? I assume you got your Tech. When are you getting the General? Inquiring minds are nosey.
Remind us, do you have any gear yet? What repeaters are you near? I assume you got your Tech. When are you getting the General? Inquiring minds are nosey.
cockpitbob
NES Member
If he's focused on OpSec he shouldn't give his call as anyone can look up his home address from the call. Some security conscious folks will give the FCC a PO box. It's perfectly legal as all the FCC wants is some way to mail you stuff.
Woo Hoo
Remind us, do you have any gear yet? What repeaters are you near? I assume you got your Tech. When are you getting the General? Inquiring minds are nosey.
lol
Yeah...I've got an El Cheapo Baofen UV82 to learn on. Have a 5 ft. J-Pole antenna to get a bit more distance.
Repeaters:
Harvard, Westford, Paxton (amazed I can hit and hold that one), and Fitchburg (noisey but audible). I can probably hit Worcester as well, but haven't gotten any reply to CQ on that one.
I'll probably wait a bit to get my general...I don't really need to get up into the higher bands just yet...just want to practice and hone my radio skills first.
And I don't mind nosy questions!
Thanks for the help and support!
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Heh...I'm not sure I want to post that here.
![[grin]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/041.gif "Grin [grin]")
I'll PM it to you.Paxton has great coverage. Not sure your location but if you can reach any of the MMRA LINK repeaters, a lot of them are linked so you can get more range to chat with folks.
