FCC Changes “Lockbox Bank” for Vanity Call Sign Payments

February 19, 2008 by kb3ljm.

As of February 14, 2008, U.S. Bank has replaced Mellon Bank as the lockbox bank for all FCC programs (with the exception of auction-related payments). Applicants who manually file FCC paper applications via mail — usually for new vanity call signs or for renewal of vanity call signs — will need to send payments to U.S. Bank. Amateurs filing paper applications for a new Vanity Call Sign Applications need to submit FCC Payment Form 159 and the FCC Regulatory Fee < http://www.arrl.org/arrlvec/vanityfee.html>, along with the FCC Form605 and FCC Form 605 Schedule D. After completing all required forms, mail them along with the payment to the address of the Commission’s new lockbox bank: Federal Communications Commission, PO Box 979097, St Louis, MO 63197-9000. When submitting fees, payments or applications to the lockbox bank, filers should specifically reference the Government Lockbox number - 979097 — on the 159 payment form. U.S. Bank will accept hand-delivered filings or courier deliveries at their office located at U.S. Bank, attn: FCC Government Lockbox Number 979097, SL-MO-C2-GL, 1005 Convention Plaza, St Louis, MO 63101. According to ARRL VEC Manager Maria Somma, AB1FM, “The FCC has also established a 45-day transition period that began on February 14 to mitigate the transition’s impact and to provide time to resolve any reconciliation and change-over discrepancies.” The FCC strongly encourages the use of their electronic filing and payment options. Electronic payments can be submitted through their secure Web site <http://www.fcc.gov/fees/feefiler.html>. Electronic payments allow for faster processing of applications. Further info can be found on FCC Web Site <http://www.fcc.gov/fees/lockbox.html>.

http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/08/0215/

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Hamfest: W. Friendship, MD, 7/20/2008

February 19, 2008 by kb3ljm.

Sunday, July 20 – W. Friendship, MD
BRATS MD Hamfest and Computer Fest.
Howard Co. Fair. 147.03/R, 448.325/R.
410-461-1212; http://www.bratsatv.org

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Hamfest: W. Friendship, MD, 5/25/2008

February 19, 2008 by kb3ljm.

Sunday, May 25 – W. Friendship, MD
MDFMA Memorial Day Hamfest, Howard County Fairgrounds (16/76R) 301-641-5313 evenings.

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Silent Key: Jeffrey Sippel, K3OCO

February 19, 2008 by kb3ljm.

Silent Key
Jeffrey V. Sippel, K3OCO
Feburary 14, 2008
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jeff, a long-time and very active BRATS member. Our condolences to Cleo and to Jeremy, KB3EEZ.. We will miss his regular participation in the Weekly News Bulletin as well as in The BRATS Answer Men.

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