Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program
The Arizona Media Association has an FCC-trained inspector ready to educate TV and radio station staffs on all FCC rules, audit station practices and ensure stations are doing everything possible to avoid FCC infractions and fines.
We call this service the Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) and offer up our inspector to stations for what is normally a 2-day visit. The AMA covers a majority of the costs associated with conducting these inspections and trainings, but does ask stations to pay nominal commitment fees.
Registration for the 2026 inspection season is now open. Just fill out the below form and return it via email to ama@azmedia.org
ABIP Radio Station Inspection Fee
$100 per station
- Single AM/FM Station
ABIP TV Station Inspection Fee
$100 per station
- Television Station
Average FCC Fine without Inspection
$10,000
- Possible cost without ABIP