FCC Certified Transmitter List

FM transmitters operating in the LPFM service must be certified and bear a label with "FCC ID" on it. 

Transmitters that claim to be "type accepted", "type approved", "type verified" or only have a "Supplier's Declaration of Conformity" do not meet this requirement.  This includes many "hand me down" transmitters donated from other broadcast stations. 

Certified transmitters with an ID label, must be certified for use under Part 73. 

Transmitters that have the FCC ID label on it have gone through a process where it was sent to a testing lab and the test results have been filed with the FCC.  

While transmitters without the FCC ID label can be used in  other broadcast services (full-service FM, FM translators, FM boosters, etc.), they cannot be used in LPFM.

Certified transmitters

The following is a list of transmitters that have been certified by the FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology and are known to REC Networks.  This list does not imply an endorsement by REC of these models.

This list shows all transmitters that were certified after 2000 in the FM broadcast band with a power level of 600 watts or less.  Links to the manufacturers information pages or data sheets are available here for the units that we can find.  This does not constitute an endorsement of these products by REC.  Please note that some models shown may be now discontinued but are still authorized for use.  Please always triple-check with the manufacturer to assure that the transmitter you are going to receive does have the FCC ID label on it.  Most importantly, never purchase a transmitter from eBay, Amazon, Temu, Wish, Alibaba Express or any other marketplace site, even WalMart!  Always deal with the manufacturers directly or with a reputable dealer such as SCMS, BGS, BSW, etc.

Dealing with China-based companies: Our first and only suggestion, DONT!  Over the years, we have experienced a lot of deceptive listings, especially since the policy changes at Amazon where transmitting equipment must have an FCC ID number.  We are finding that these companies are using either fake ID numbers or ID numbers for other equipment (for example, a company may be selling a 300 watt transmitter, but their FCC ID number returns a "part 15" micro-powered transmtiter that plugs into a cigarette lighter for extending cell phone audio over the car radio.)  These Chinese transmitters may be good for other parts of the world, but they do not meet the stringent FCC Part 73 standards for FM broadcast as tested in the lab in order to get certification.  Stick with our list below and expect to pay about $3,500 to $6,000 for a new transmitter.  Do not fall into the trap. 

NOTE: Worldcast has advised REC that their new AiO series of FM transmitters, which are being advertised for the LPFM market have not yet been officially certified yet.  They have advised us that they expect to announce the certification during the NABSHOW (Apr 14~17, 2024).  REC recommends that those considering this transmitter to delay your purchase until we receive confirmation that the units are certified and we have the FCC IDs posted here.  (Updated 4-9-24 1:25PM EDT)

4-9-24: Added CW Broadcast 150ES as certified.  Unit uses the same exciter as the 300ES and uses the same FCC ID #.