New Stations / Major Modifications

800 MHz (NPSPAC) channels

700 MHz Narrowband channels

FXO/FX3 Station Classes

No major technical modifications or changes increasing coverage area.

Minor Modifications are defined as changes affecting existing licenses requiring administrative information, reducing technical parameters, changing/adding emission designators only, increasing mobile units or control station units (with antennas under 6.1 meters) only, deleting frequencies and/or sites.

$100 Minimum fee

(Applies ONLY if the app is submitted via SpectrumWatch. Minor Modifications are included at no additional charge when submitted as New Station/Major Modifications per above "NEW" fee schedule.)

NO CHARGE When combined with other chargeable items.

CLICK HERE for schedule If listed alone with no other non-interop frequencies

* Per frequency or pair of frequencies (as described by the FCC) per site.

SPECIAL NOTICE!!

APCO ACCEPTS FCC FORM 601 ONLINE

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Contemplating a large system?

If you are anticipating a large project requiring a competitive bid , be sure and contact AFC. We specialize in high performance processing for bulk applications and will provide responsive bids with significant discounts to the above published fees.

Refund Policy: The fees charged by APCO are for the coordination service APCO provides and do not guarantee the acquisition of frequencies. Applications that have progressed to the coordination stage are not refundable.

Engineering Support: If you are uncertain if frequencies are available, it is advisable to have an engineering study done prior to coordination in order to verify the availability of frequencies prior to submitting an application for coordination. APCO has an engineering staff that is ready to help. Check out the services available in Engineering Services .

Legal Assistance: Some applications require waivers to FCC Rules and Regulations. Occasionally the services of a legal firm specializing in telecommunications law practice is advised. If you should require such services, contact AFC. AFC may be able to steer you to an appropriate firm to provide assist in this area.

Method of Payment:
A check, purchase order/voucher or a letter of intent must accompany the application package to ensure processing of applications.  Applications will not be submitted to the FCC until payment has been confirmed. Make check or money order payable to AFC. APCO now accepts Discover, American Express, Master Card and VISA. If paying by credit card, please contact AFC at (386)322-2500.

Fees subject to change without notice.

APCO is certified by the Federal Communications Commission to coordinate public safety license applications in the Part 90 Private Land Mobile Radio Services.

AFC provides spectrum and licensing services for public safety related to licensing of public safety frequencies. 

AFC employs a  staff of 15 dedicated full time professionals and over 50 regional volunteer professionals to process radio station licenses.

 In addition to AFC's permanent staff, there is a network of Local Frequency Advisors (click here for info) throughout the United States who, on a volunteer basis, perform the coordination process on a regional basis. There is no substitute for Local Advisors knowledgeable in the RF field and familiar with local politics, terrain and Regional Plans.

The fees charged for frequency coordination support both the actual process of coordination as well as APCO's continued support of all public safety spectrum issues. APCO has a commitment to monitor and address matters that affect public safety spectrum. APCO actively and routinely participates in regulatory issues to assure public safety is assured of its ability to access, acquire, maintain, and plan for the best utilization of radio system operations.