I just found you some more information on the current state of the
FCC's online system. Go read:
http://www.w5yi.org/Sep%2015%202001.htm
The FCC ULS/CORES/TIN/FRN system is a mess. FCC is helping IRS track
down its tax cheats, non-filers, which is what the FRN is all about.
Good luck. You're gonna need it!
Larry W4CSC/MM2 (soon I hope!)