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Location

122 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 800.886.4222
Fax: 717.337.9157

Staff

Karen has worked for LAO since 1993 in various administrative positions. She possesses excellent organizational skills necessary for the daily operations of the company. Karen earned her diploma in computerized accounting which is beneficial to working with account receivables and payables, and letter generation through computer merging. Database creation and maintenance, data entry, record keeping, office supply inventory and maintenance, mail organization and mass mailings for advertising are just a few of Karen's many talents.

Nancy began her career in the wireless industry when hired by the Motorola Government Relations Office in Gettysburg in 1980. During her thirteen years with Motorola, she helped create, then later managed the RADIUS Office. Nancy received an award from Motorola in 1992 for her outstanding leadership and managerial skills. She left Motorola in 1992 to manage the LAO office. With her vast knowledge of FCC Rules & Regulations, Nancy is a regulatory advisor to dealers and licensees nationwide. Prior to LAO becoming EWA, Nancy served on the Board of Directors for the Enterprise Wireless Alliance.

Karen began her career in commun-
ications with Motorola in the mid 1980s as a data entry person in the Gettysburg Government Relations Office. She was promoted within Motorola to licensing representative where she reviewed and filed FCC license applications for assigned geographic areas and special market groups for the Motorola sales force. Karen is now employed with LAO as a licensing representative and uses her vast knowledge of the FCC Rules & Regulations in assisting two-way radio dealers and customers nationwide with their licensing needs.

Cheryl, being a very organized individual, has been one of LAO's assets since the year 2000. With her background in accounting and her experience with completing federal and muti-state taxes, Cheryl has mastered her position in the engineering-technical support division for Land Mobile frequency coordination assistance services. She also handles research requests, confirms and verifies weekly FCC reports and payments, understands FCC licensing including the Rules & Regulations, and is outstanding with customer communications.

Bill spent over twenty years on active duty with the U.S. Navy working in the communications field. Throughout his naval career he served in positions demanding the utmost in trust, responsibility and leadership while demonstrating a capacity to make exact decisions. Upon his retirement from the Navy in 1997, Bill began working for LAO in 1998 and now manages both the licensing and the frequency coordination support offices. Bill runs a tight ship!

Becky has proven herself to be a valuable member of the LAO office since the year 2001 as a licensing representative for two-way radio dealers and customers nationwide. She is intelligent, responsible and friendly and has a good working relationship with the frequency coordinators and FCC personnel. With Becky's in-depth knowledge of the FCC Rules & Regulations, she not only possesses the ability to solve complicated problems but is also a winner at achieving customer satisfaction. Becky will always go above and beyond the call of duty.

Judy was employed by LAO in 1995 and has processed thousands of FCC license applications for two-way radio dealers and customers nationwide. She is well-versed with FCC Rules & Regulations, both old and new, and has extensive experience with all types of FCC research and requirements. A very organized and thorough worker, Judy currently manages multiple Database Maintenance accounts for large companies. This entails being responsible for maintaining all FCC licenses, renewals, modifications and construction notifications. Being extremely computer literate, Judy performs computer trouble-shooting within the office.

About

The Licensing Assistance Office provides quality licensing of FCC Part 90 radio systems at a price you can afford. However, we are more than just a Licensing Service.

EWA/LAO provides an excellent frequency pre-certification coordination service for all types of Industrial/Business Radio Service systems from low band to 900 MHz. Whether Conventional or Trunked, Private or Commercial, we go a step further by contacting you with frequencies to monitor in saturated areas, or to discuss what steps you might want to consider to be able to obtain the best possible frequency for your system. And at no extra cost to you.
EWA/LAO can generate computer-based coverage predictions based on frequency (VHF ,UHF, 800 MHz), communications service and terrain.
EWA/LAO is an Information & Research center. Need a license copy, expiration or build-out deadline date, application status, a contour or short-space study? We have the equipment and the expertise to give you the total picture. Are you properly licensed? Are you sure?
EWA/LAO is there to assist you with Electronic Renewals and with the electronically filed FCC Schedule K Construction Notification letter. You do not want to ignore this one!
EWA/LAO members are emailed informative updates addressing the latest news in the wireless industry, FCC rule and policy changes and various helpful hints to make the chore of licensing easier for you. Stay informed.
EWA/LAO offers a License Maintenance Service designed to stay on top of your FCC license renewals and necessary modifications. We handle everything for you, or only the portions you choose not to take care of yourself. We customize this database to fit your needs. Call us for details, as monthly fees vary according to database size. This service is becoming quite popular!
EWA/LAO offers various Memberships to operators and dealers nationwide. With a member per application discount, it doesn’t take long to pay for itself. Non-members are also welcome and pay no annual fee. Non-members pay our Basic per application price.
EWA/LAO is located within a mile from the FCC. Take advantage of our Gettysburg location and our close proximity to Washington, DC. We’ll be glad to obtain a “Proof of File” for you.
EWA/LAO supplies you with an 800 number so it is both convenient and inexpensive to call us at any time, from any location. Call with questions, problems or status requests 800.886.4222.
EWA/LAO phones are always answered during office hours by one of our knowledgeable licensing representatives ready to assist you. A refreshing change from automated telephone menus.
EWA/LAO makes it convenient for you to pay FCC, EWA/LAO and frequency coordination fees by accepting one check payable to EWA/LAO. We also accept most major credit cards.
EWA/LAO is unlike any other licensing service, as you may call us for just about anything. If you request a service EWA/LAO does not provide, we will offer suggestions and information on who can. “Assistance” is our middle name!

Call us today and discover what the Licensing Assistance Office is all about.

If you would like to learn more about LAO, please visit our History page.