FCC Licensing Services

ISS licensing services will help ensure success in getting your station on the air when you need it. Why turn to ISS?

We're experienced.

ISS has been documenting radio systems with the Federal Communications Commission since 1983 and has provided more than 1,000 licenses for clients since then. We know how to get you licensed on time, every time.

We're fast and inexpensive.

We will prepare your FCC license application quickly and independently, without requiring you to purchase additional services or order broadcast equipment along with it.

	Licensing package: Our complete array of FCC application services is $790. Add $100 per site for additional locations. This will include all the licensing services (listed below) that you will need for your station(s).
	Individually ordered services: - Frequency search: $245. - Engineering study: $245. - Standard 10-year, renewable license application filing: $75. - Special 30-day, temporary assignment: $495. - Modification of existing license: $495. - Construction notification: $75.

We track and coordinate the FCC application process in its entirety.

From beginning to end, ISS will be with you in obtaining licensing from the FCC for your station; i.e., tracking filing numbers, informing you of grant dates and call signs. If you need to modify the application due to a change, it's covered. Should you need a temporary license to begin broadcasting before the FCC grants your 10-year license, it's in there. Once your station is built, we will file the required construction notification with the FCC to lock in your license for the full 10 years. Throughout the process, you will remain in the loop.

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Notes

Because FCC processing time is unpredictable, we recommend you request licensing and other FCC documentation services as soon as you know for sure you will have a station -- definitely no later than when you place your radio equipment order. See links (right) for easy-to-complete, interactive forms that get the ball rolling.

The FCC considers 10-year, renewable licenses for specific-area radio stations secondary to full-power broadcast stations. This means, that in a rare situation in which a full-power station on the same frequency might move into a given area, an advisory radio station already in that vicinity on the same frequency might need to change frequency. ISS can assist. Download FCC Part 90.242 TIS Rules - 80 KB.

Related Links

Email ISS which frequencies are available in your area.
Download a Frequency Monitoring Form (PDF) to help you test them in your area.
Complete a simple questionnaire below to request the full array of FCC documentation services:

1 Single fixed station - interactive PDF form.
2 Multiple fixed stations - interactive PDF form.
3 Portable station - interactive PDF form.
4 Wireless audio link station - interactive PDF form.
See "The FCC grants 10-year, renewable licenses" article.

This page was last updated on July 03, 2008.