For most professionals, managing their organization’s radio licenses is not their only responsibility. And because of the infrequency of these filings, ensuring that everything gets done accurately and in a timely matter often requires extra staff time and maybe even professional assistance.
UTC Spectrum Services’ Wireless Regulatory Asset Protection (“WRAP”) service is like having a full-time staff member whose sole job taking care of your licenses. Turning over this function to UTC Spectrum Services frees up your time for more important responsibilities, while guaranteeing that your licenses remain in compliance with FCC Rules. Instead of struggling to manage this task on your own, why not let our experts do it for you?
UTC Spectrum Services’ WRAP service consists of these different aspects to assist your organization in the proactive management of your licenses:
FCC License Management includes the following elements, tailored to your needs and in accordance with your instructions:
- Add, modify, renew, and cancel FCC licenses and individual frequencies and sites
- Notify FCC when facility construction is complete
- Retain and manage license records
Frequency Coordination is required when applying for new frequencies or making changes to existing licenses. UTC has been certified by the FCC for frequency coordination in any Part 90, Private Land Mobile Radio Service frequency band (non-public safety). We also offer Fixed Service (microwave) coordination.This allows us to provide a complete licensing service without your relying on third-party vendors.
UTC provides frequency protection services for land mobile licenses using its Frequency Guard Plus™ service. This affordable notification service alerts clients to potentially interfering operations before they are licensed and constructed. UTC also provides frequency protection for microwave paths, thereby providing a complete frequency protection service.
Your FRN is a ten-digit number that is assigned to entities to allow them to do business with the FCC. The FCC uses the FRN to allow quick access to license documents and to determine if all of the registrant’s fees have been paid. An entity may have more than one FRN, which often complicates license management.
Managing FRNs includes the following elements:
- Acquiring new FRNs
- Modifying and consolidating FRNs
- Deactivating FRNs
Wireless sites meeting certain criteria must be registered with the FCC. ASR records must be updated whenever a registered antenna structure is modified in ways specified by FCC Rules. ASRs are public information and are available on the FCC’s ULS Web site.
Managing ASRs includes the following elements:
- Applying for new ASRs
- Modifying existing ASRs
- Retaining and managing site information
Also part of wireless siting, new and modified towers often require an FAA Aeronautical Study to make sure the structure is not a hazard to air navigation. The FAA Aeronautical Study (Form 7460) also is needed when obtaining an ASR from the FCC. UTC’s WRAP service can make sure that any new or modified tower structures meet FAA documentation requirements, check location accuracy and retain your siting records to be ready for future needs.
The process of organizing and storing paper records as required by the FCC & FAA can be a complex administrative task for both large and small organizations. UTC will complement our client’s record keeping strategies with a custom-designed solution for each client.
As part of our member benefits, UTC already identifies FCC & FAA rule changes that are important to our members. WRAP service customers also can benefit from this expertise. Notices are sent via email as part of routine association news bulletins. Issues of specific concern to license management clients will be addressed further thru targeted email, faxes or phone call notifications.
With all the services that UTC provides with WRAP, anyone struggling to keep up with their licenses, or finding enough people for more vital projects, should consider assigning this function to UTC Spectrum Services. The peace of mind that comes with knowing that your licenses are being managed by experts can be a major benefit to any organization.
Want to learn more about our new WRAP service? Contact UTC Spectrum Services at 202.872.0030 or spectrumservices@utc.org. We can provide you a customized quote for this service based on your unique situation.
