The ABA Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program is a MEMBER ONLY benefit that allows TV & Radio to voluntarily be inspected by an authorized inspector, protecting you from an FCC inspection/fines (unless the FCC is responding to a complaint or other red flag situation).

2) Return the completed agreement & Indemnification Form with the appropriate Fees to the ABA 

3) The ABA will sign the agreement and return a copy to the station with a pre-inspection check-list

4) The ABA notifies the FCC and your 150-day grace period begins the date the agreement is executed.

5) You are notified by the inspector when your station inspection date is scheduled

6) Once you pass, the inspector notifies the ABA and the ABA notifies the FCC in San Diego and your 3-year moratorium begins.

Should an FCC inspector come to your station for a routine inspection, they will see your certificate and should leave your station.  The exception to this is if the FCC agent is at your station for a complaint or something other than a routine inspection. 

Until you are passed if there are any infractions that stays between you and our inspector until he is satisfied the issue has been addressed and only then does he alert us that you have passed. The FCC only knows that you are going to be inspected and then when you have passed.