FAQ
  • Why do call signs not show up in this database as soon as they are updated in the FCC ULS Database?
    • The FCC parses its data files for public access on a daily basis. The Public Access files are compiled at various times of the day depending on the type of file. So we have to set an arbitray time to grab these files when we are 100% sure the files have been made available. That is why we start the data dumps late in the evening of the day the file is generated by the FCC. At most our database is not more than 23 hours and 59 minutes behind the FCC ULS Database.

  • Why did I NOT get a confirmation e-mail when I signed up?
    • This could be due to two reasons. If you failed to receive a confirmation e-mail first check your Junk/Spam folder to see if it may have been directed there.
    • Note to Yahoo e-mail account users. Because of the way we secure our e-mail processing, Yahoo Mail does not like the stringent security parameters we have enacted. We apoloogize for this inconvenience but we feel security takes precedence over convenience.


  • I am having trouble logging into the system. What should I do?
    • You can e-mail Jess: info [at] centralillinoishams.org

  • I have an idea for a future event or I want to organize an event of my own. Can a logging system such as this be set up for my event?
    • No promises, send me an e-mail and we can look into setting something up.

  • If this event is for all Hams, why is it being hosted on the central Illinois website?
    • We do not have a state-wide amateur radio web site with the technical capabilities to host an event of this type. It is the tool I had available in my tool box to put this event together.