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Conference: March 16-19, 2026
Exhibits: March 18-19, 2026
West Hall , Las Vegas Convention CenterLas Vegas, NV

2026 Agenda

Top 10 FCC Licensing Mistakes and Rule Violations

Alan Tilles  (Attorney, Law Offices of Alan Tilles)
Location: W218
Date: Monday, March 16
Time: 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Track: First Responders
Topics: Regulation & Standards
Format: Power Session
Vault Recording: TBD

Too many FCC licensees lose their authorizations or are fined because of unfortunate errors or rule misunderstandings. These simple omissions can result in devastating consequences for entities that rely on their FCC licenses to conduct their business or protect the public, and merely relying on frequency advisors is insufficient for this important task. This session will list the Top 10 most common errors, and how you can avoid them.

Takeaway

Saving and retaining your FCC authorization

Realizing simple mistakes

Uncovering omissions