FCC Licensing

We are a member of EWA and provide all of your FCC Licensing needs. From applying for a new license to modifying an existing license, to renewal and rebanding, we do it all. Don’t be overwhelmed by FCC rules and guidelines, Communications Service can help to keep your FCC licenses in order.

Please contact us or call us toll free at 1-800-352-2196 with any licensing questions that you might have.

What is the FCC?

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934, and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC’s jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. possessions.

Are there penalties for using radios without an FCC license?

Yes. The FCC’s policy statement 91-217 (effective August 1, 1991), established fines of $8,000.00 per day for unlicensed and/or improperly licensed radio systems. There are various other fines that can also be charged.

Who is required to have an FCC License?

Almost all, commercial or public entity radios need to be licensed. Unless you are a Subscriber on a Communications Service UHF LTR or Community Repeater System, you are required to hold an FCC License for your commercial or public radios. Basically, anything over 1 watt of power needs to have an FCC License.