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Step 1: Create a Comsearch Account
You will need to create a Comsearch Account login and password to use ULS Express^SM. By entering a credit card, you can begin using ULS Express immediately. Other payment options (Purchase Order and Prepayment) are available but must first be activated by Comsearch after the account is created. You can contact us or call 800-318-1234 for more information on the various payment methods.

Step 2: Log In
You can easily access ULS Express through the Comsearch home page under Interactive Solutions. You will be directed to an overview page; select the Launch ULS Express link to begin using ULS Express. After accessing ULS Express, you will be prompted to enter your Comsearch Account login and password.

Step 3: Create a Collection Template -OR- Enter Job Number(s)

3a. Create a Collection Template: This is optional but recommended. Allows the user to create a template which will be applied to all the applications in the collection.

Create a Collection Template

3b. Enter up to 100 Job Numbers: The job number is assigned by your frequency coordinator to identify a prior coordination notice (PCN) and can be found on the PCN. After entering your job number(s), click the "Create a New Application" button. You also have the option to upload the job numbers in a single file.

Enter Job Number(s)

Step 4: Create an Application Collection
An Application Collection contains a set of FCC Form 601 applications that you define. The Application Collection can be saved and modified prior to submitting it to the FCC. To define the Collection, you simply enter a Collection Name, select a Template Name (if created), and select the application(s). Click the "detail" link to display the technical specifications for each path to help identify the transmit site and corresponding paths.

Create an Application Collection

Step 5: Select an Application
Select the application that you wish to edit. You will need to complete a separate FCC Form 601 for each transmit site.

Application Selection

Step 6: Complete the Application
Over 90% of the Form 601 fields are automatically populated with prior coordinated data on file with Comsearch and administrative data from the FCC. Some of these fields are editable; those that are grayed are not. You should review, verify, and complete all necessary pages of the application. You can easily maneuver among pages using the drop down menu at the top of each screen.

Complete the Application

Step 7: Enter your FCC Registration Number (FRN)
If you created a template, this information is auto populated. Otherwise, this page must be filled out where necessary. You are only required to enter your FCC Registration Number (FRN) if an existing call sign is not associated with your microwave path. It is a 10 digit unique identifier. When filing through ULS Express, the FCC uses the FRN to identify the licensee.

Enter FCC Registration Number (FRN)

Step 8: Technical Summary & FCC Path Data
For modifications of existing call signs, this page must be completed. If modifying an existing path, click on ‘Locate FCC Path Number’ which includes a list of paths currently licensed by the FCC from the transmit site. If modifying one of these licensed paths, note the FCC path number in the first column, close this window, enter that number in the Technical Summary page, and select M for Modify. If adding another path onto the call sign, simply select A for Add and continue.

Technical Summary

Step 9: Location Data
Verify and complete this section for each location. You must complete all fields on this page.

Location Data

Step 10: Upload Additional Attachments
You will need to have electronic copies of all your attachments to upload into ULS Express. The Supplemental Showing is automatically added. You can specify multiple attachments to be filed with your application, each limited to a file size of 2 MB. ULS Express currently supports two file types: Word processing documents such as Microsoft^® Word (.doc), WordPerfect^® (.wpd), and Rich Text Format (.rtf) or Adobe^® Acrobat^® (.pdf) format.
Note: This step is optional. Examples of optional attachements are Waiver Request, Microwave Path Datasheet, Reliability Calculations, etc.

Upload Additional Attachments

Step 11: Certification
Only two fields need to be completed on this page: Name and Title of the Party Authorized to Sign the application.

Complete Certification Page

Step 12: Save, Validate, Download and Submit the Application
There are several buttons at the bottom of each page:

Save - if you EXIT ULS Express, this will save your work; otherwise, all work is automatically saved when you go to another page within ULS Express.
Validate - this will validate all pages of the application prior to submission to the FCC, verifying that there are no errors.
Download 601 - this will download a draft copy of the prepared FCC Form 601 suitable for printing.
Submit to FCC - this will validate your application. Only when you see the below, VALIDATION SUCCESSFUL, you are ready to submit to FCC.

Validation Successful

Step 13: Indicate Whether You Want Comsearch to Pay Your FCC Filing Fee
Once you have resolved any validation issues and successfully submitted your application to the FCC, you will have the option to request that Comsearch file the FCC filing fee on your behalf. If you choose to do so, you will need to select a payment option.

Step 14: Receive an Acceptance E-mail
Comsearch will send you an e-mail once the FCC has accepted the application for filing. The e-mail will include the ULS file number assigned by the FCC and the required FCC filing fee (if you chose for Comsearch not to pay).

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