WASHINGTON�The Federal Communication Commission�s beta Online Public Inspection File website has been available since May 12, as we reported earlier, and �now is the time to get the hang of it,� Fletcher Heald and Hildreth lawyers advise in a CommLawBlog post.
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FHH also noted a hiccup discovered during attempts to test the beta system. Now the attorneys posted a helpful update for radio stations and others who need to acquire passcode(s) to log in to try the FCC�s system.
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�At the main login screen for the test OPIF system, if you do not already have a passcode, click on the �Sign in to Owner Dashboard� link immediately below the login blanks. That will take you to the �Owners Sign In� page. There you will need the licensee�s FRN and FRN password,� according to the FHH blog.
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At this point, after entering the FRN and passsword and signing in, users should see all stations associated with that particular FRN, as well as each station�s facility ID number and the FCC-assigned alphanumeric and case senstive passcode. Once you have the passcode, go back to the main login page and sign in using the facility ID number and passcode.
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Although the FCC test site will only be available through June 24, it offers a good opportunity for radio broadcasters to practice the new system�s requirements.
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