FCC Licensing

Every business-grade radio system that uses licensed spectrum — including MOTOTRBO repeaters, P25 infrastructure, microwave backhaul links, and base stations — requires a valid FCC license tied to specific frequencies, locations, and technical parameters. Operating without a current license, or on frequencies not authorized for your specific use, is a federal violation that can result in fines, license revocation, and forced shutdown of your communications.

Beyond compliance, proper frequency coordination ensures your system does not interfere with neighboring operators — and that neighboring operators do not interfere with you. With the radio spectrum becoming increasingly congested across the Western U.S., professional frequency coordination is no longer optional for any serious radio deployment.

Common situations that require immediate FCC attention include:

• Installing a new repeater or base station
• Adding sites to an existing MOTOTRBO or P25 system
• Upgrading from analog to digital (narrowband conversion)
• Acquiring a business whose radio licenses need to transfer to your name
• Renewing licenses approaching their 10-year expiration
• Registering a new communications tower with the FAA and FCC
• Applying for Special Temporary Authority for a short-term event or emergency

Radio Licensing Services was established in 1995 and has grown from a single-person FCC filing operation into one of the most experienced FCC compliance management firms in the country. When you contact Radio Licensing Services, you work directly with specialists who handle FCC applications, frequency coordination, and regulatory filings every day — not a generalist who processes licensing requests on the side.

Radio Licensing Services provides personal service to clients in all 50 states, all U.S. protectorates, and international clients requiring U.S. frequency licensing support. Their team is based in Milwaukie, Oregon — the same Pacific Northwest community that Day Wireless has served for decades.

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Radio Licensing Services manages the complete lifecycle of your FCC license — from initial application through frequency coordination, construction notification, renewal, and everything in between.

New Licenses & Modifications

Whether you are applying for your first FCC license or updating an existing one to reflect new frequencies, additional sites, or changed parameters, Radio Licensing Services guides the process from start to finish. Services cover repeaters and base stations, mobile and portable radios, microwave systems, public safety and school systems, and general business radio — so you get licensed correctly the first time.

License Renewals & Cancellations

FCC licenses require renewal every 10 years. Licenses are eligible for renewal up to 90 days before expiration — missing that window can result in automatic license termination. Radio Licensing Services manages the full renewal process and also handles late renewals to minimize disruption when expiration dates are missed.

Special Temporary Authority (STA)

When your operation requires authorization on frequencies not covered by your existing license — for a temporary event, an emergency deployment, or a system test — an STA provides short-term FCC authorization. Radio Licensing Services prepares and files STA applications with the speed required for time-sensitive situations.

Assignments of Authorization

When a radio system changes ownership — through a business acquisition, merger, or asset sale — the FCC requires a formal transfer of the associated license. These filings often involve coordination with multiple federal agencies and can be complex. Radio Licensing Services manages the process to ensure ownership transfers are handled correctly and approved efficiently.

Construction Notifications

After a new FCC license is granted — or an existing license is modified with new frequencies — the FCC requires a Construction Notification filing confirming the system has been built and placed in operation. Without this step, licenses automatically terminate one year after the grant date. Radio Licensing Services ensures this critical filing is completed accurately and on time.

FAA Studies & FCC Tower Registration

Communications towers above certain heights require both FAA obstruction evaluation and FCC antenna structure registration. Radio Licensing Services manages both filings, including coordination with the FAA for towers near airports or in controlled airspace.

Spectrum Acquisitions, Brokerage & Leasing

Organizations seeking to acquire, sell, or lease licensed spectrum can benefit from Radio Licensing Services' expertise in the secondary spectrum market. From valuation to FCC filing, the full transaction is managed professionally.

System Engineering, Design & Coverage Maps

Frequency coordination requires accurate technical analysis of coverage contours and potential interference. Radio Licensing Services provides system engineering and design services including contour and coverage mapping to support new license applications and modification filings.

Narrowband Conversion Services

Organizations still operating on wideband analog frequencies that have not yet completed their migration to narrowband digital face ongoing compliance risk. Radio Licensing Services manages narrowband conversion filings as part of a planned digital migration — often coordinated alongside a MOTOTRBO or P25 system upgrade.

Petitions for Reconsideration & Legal Help

When an FCC application is denied or an enforcement action is issued, Radio Licensing Services provides support for petitions for reconsideration and coordinates legal resources to address complex regulatory matters.

License Management

Organizations with large license portfolios — multiple sites, multiple frequencies, or licenses across different entities — benefit from ongoing license management services that track expiration dates, monitor license status, and ensure the portfolio stays current and compliant.

Whether you are starting a new radio system from scratch, expanding an existing network, renewing licenses before they expire, or managing a portfolio of licenses across multiple sites, Radio Licensing Services has the expertise to handle it — so you can focus on running your operation.

Day Wireless customers: FCC licensing is part of how we deliver a complete radio solution. When you purchase a MOTOTRBO system, P25 infrastructure, or any licensed radio deployment through Day Wireless, we coordinate directly with Radio Licensing Services on your behalf so the licensing side of your project is handled alongside the hardware and installation.

To get started, contact Radio Licensing Services directly:

• Request a free FCC licensing consultation at radiolicensing.com →
• Call Radio Licensing Services: 800-304-8821

Or if you are already working with a Day Wireless sales representative, let them know you need FCC licensing support — they will connect you directly.

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