IMSA Certification Program Information
IMSA Frequency Coordination Fees
Fire / EMS Radio Service announces a new frequency coordination service fee schedule effective September 1, 2001.
The Federal Communications Commission has enacted several changes in the licensing process for applications in the public safety radio service bands. As a result we have had a significant increase in the steps and time required to complete the coordination of applications.
The International Municipal Signal Association and the International Association of Fire Chiefs are non-profit associations certified by the FCC to provide frequency coordination services to governmental and related agencies. Both are dedicated to providing quality service at the lowest possible cost. The fees you pay support the operation of our coordination office, the data processing and network costs of online operation, the maintenance of databases and our ongoing involvement with the regulatory functions of government in assuring adequate spectrum for your present and future use.
The below listed fee schedule represents our estimate of the minimum increases necessary at this time to provide you with the quality service you have come to expect.
Applicants are assessed fees for frequency coordination to cover the cost incurred in support of the licensing process.
Frequency Coordination Fee Schedule
New Frequencies Below 512 MHz |
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| Per frequency (frequency pair in UHF)/ per site | $200.00 |
Modifications to Frequencies Below 512 MHz Already Licensed |
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| Including changing or adding locations, increasing power
and antenna height, changing station class (as for conversion to a
mobile relay, for example), etc. Per frequency / per site |
$200.00 |
UHF "Med" Channels per Application |
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| Up to 10 Med channels at a site (up to 6 sites/application) |
$500.00 |
821 – 824 / 866 – 869 MHz (NPSPAC) |
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| Per frequency / per site | $80.00 |
806 – 821 MHz |
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| Per frequency / per site | $200.00 |
FXO /FX3 Station Class for 800 MHz. System |
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| -First site | $200.00 |
| -Reuse of same frequency per additional site | $10.00 |
Minor Modifications – 800 MHz Frequencies |
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| Administrative & reducing parameters - per frequency pair/per site | $ 80.00 |
| When combined with other chargeable items, there is no additional fee for the coordination of the five National Plan 800 MHz. “Call” channels or the reduction of parameters. Lower rates may apply to systems containing more than 180 chargeable items. | |
Payment:
Make checks payable to "IMSA".
IMSA Frequency Coordination
200 Metro Center Boulevard, Suite 6
Warwick, RI 02886
Valid government purchase orders will be accepted. Payment must be received prior to application being forwarded to the FCC.
Non-Government Agency Filing Fee
You may be subject to a filing fee, payable to the FCC, if you are not a recognized government agency. Non-Government Agencies are subject to an FCC fee of $60.00 per application. A separate check made payable to the FCC must accompany all applications from entities that do not qualify as government agencies.
Applications from entities classified as associations, corporations, individuals or partnerships must enclose either a check in the amount of $60.00 made payable to the FCC or provide proof of their federal tax exemption status by enclosing a copy of their IRS determination letter.
You can learn more about FCC fees by visiting their web site at Fee Filing Guide Page.
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