The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the agency responsible for implementing and enforcing America’s communications law and regulations. It regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.
An FCC license ensures that you have permission to operate on specific frequencies, preventing interference with other licensed users and ensuring clear communication. In recent years, the FCC has been increasingly strict in enforcing compliance of two-way radios transmitting on unauthorized channels. Many of these devices, often sold by unverified sellers and large e-commerce companies, lack FCC authorization and pose risks to public safety and other critical services.
How Tele-Rad Supports Your FCC Licensing Needs
With decades of experience and a dedicated licensing team, Tele-Rad simplifies every step of the FCC licensing process. From initial applications to renewals and modifications, we’re here to ensure your system stays compliant year-round.
Here’s how our FCC Licensing Support makes a difference:
- Expert Guidance: Our specialists handle the paperwork, filings, and frequency coordination so you don’t have to.
- Regulatory Compliance: We ensure your system complies with all current FCC rules, minimizing the risk of violations and fines.
- License Monitoring: Never miss a renewal. We track expiration dates and handle renewals proactively.
- System Optimization: Get help choosing the right frequencies and licensing structure to match your coverage needs.
- Peace of Mind: Let us handle the legal and technical details while you focus on daily operations.
Whether you’re applying for your first license or updating an existing one, we tailor our support to fit your unique environment.
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Fun Fact - Did you know that one of the FCC Monitoring Sites is in Allegan, Michigan?
The FCC uses about a dozen sites throughout the United States to monitor the airwaves, and one of them is right here in our territory. The Allegan, Michigan monitoring station, which sits right along the M40 roadway, used to be housed in what appeared to be a standard family home, and was fully-staffed 24/7 by individuals monitoring the airwaves.
The now-automated monitoring happens in a small white shed at the Allegan facility. It sits a ways behind the old station, in the middle of a hay field. It’s surrounded by antennas, sending the collected information to the region’s field office in Maryland.