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Technical guidance for municipalities managing wireless permits and property owners navigating complex carrier agreements. 

The Section 6409 Compliance Gap

Across the country, 4G rooftops are being converted to high-power 5G sites, often classified as "minor" Section 6409 changes, despite significant increases in power, equipment, and RF footprint. We provide independent review for affected projects, modeling actual RF exposure and identifying when an application qualifies as a true major modification. Our work provides property owners and municipalities with the technical expertise required to make informed decisions about the future of your property.

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Municipalities and Public Agencies

Permit Application Review

Technical evaluation of wireless facility applications including zoning compliance verification, completeness review, and FCC shot clock management. We help planning departments identify when applications require additional scrutiny or full environmental review.

Section 6409 Eligibility Analysis

Independent determination of whether proposed modifications meet substantial change criteria under 47 CFR § 1.6100. We evaluate power increases, equipment changes, and structural impacts to confirm correct classification.

RF Compliance Verification

On-site RF emission testing and FCC OET-65 compliance documentation. We provide independent verification that installations meet Maximum Permissible Exposure limits and operate as carriers certify.

Site Inspections and Audits

Field verification that installed equipment matches approved permits, including equipment inventory, specification verification, and identification of unauthorized modifications for enforcement support.

Wireless Ordinance Development

Assistance drafting and updating municipal wireless facility ordinances that balance federal preemption limits with local land use authority, including design standards and application procedures.

Staff Training

Comprehensive education for planning and public works departments on wireless regulations, Section 6409 criteria, FCC shot clocks, and technical application review procedures.

Property Owners and Portfolio Managers

Lease Agreement Review

Independent analysis of proposed leases, amendments, and renewal terms. We identify unfavorable provisions, verify technical specifications, and protect your rights and revenue in carrier negotiations.

Section 6409 Modification Analysis

Technical review of carrier upgrade proposals to determine if changes qualify as minor modifications or require your approval as substantial changes affecting lease terms and property conditions.

5G Upgrade Assessment

Evaluation of equipment changes, power increases, and RF exposure impacts from carrier network modernization. We document what's changing and how it affects your property and lease obligations.

RF Exposure Testing

Independent compliance verification ensuring installations meet FCC safety standards. We measure actual emissions, document exposure zones, and provide clear reports protecting you from liability.

Site Compliance Audits

Verification that installed equipment matches lease terms and approved configurations. We identify unauthorized equipment, excessive space usage, and undisclosed modifications.

Revenue Optimization

Analysis of lease terms, market comparables, and carrier proposals to ensure fair compensation for facility modifications, space expansions, and infrastructure upgrades.

Expert Witness Testimony

Technical Testimony and Litigation Support

We support attorneys, municipalities, and property owners in wireless infrastructure disputes involving Section 6409 eligibility, lease agreement breaches, RF compliance claims, unauthorized modifications, and zoning challenges.

Expert Witness Capabilities

  • Deposition testimony and trial testimony
  • Technical report preparation
  • Compliance analysis and documentation
  • Site inspection and evidence gathering
  • Regulatory interpretation and application
  • Case strategy consultation


Our licensed engineers combine RF engineering credentials with decades of hands-on wireless infrastructure experience, delivering testimony that withstands technical scrutiny and cross-examination.

Nationwide Property Experience

Client Experience Across Property Types

We provide wireless infrastructure consulting for commercial real estate owners, self-storage operators, religious institutions, industrial facilities, healthcare properties, educational institutions, municipal properties, and national portfolio managers. Our experience spans thousands of facilities across all 50 states.

What Makes SCM Advisors Different?

100% Independent

No carrier affiliations or tower company relationships. Our technical analysis serves municipalities and property owners exclusively.

Licensed Professionals

RF engineers and California-licensed contractors (License #1137805) with FCC compliance expertise and hands-on field experience.

Proven Experience

Over 10,000 wireless facilities analyzed nationwide. Decades of combined telecommunications experience across network design, installation, permitting, and compliance.

Technical Depth

We've designed, built, and managed the same infrastructure we analyze. This field experience reveals compliance gaps and technical discrepancies others miss.

Our Technical Expertise

RF Compliance Analysis

FCC OET-65 evaluation procedures, Maximum Permissible Exposure modeling, power density calculations, exclusion zone documentation, and compliance certification review.

Equipment Verification

Antenna specification analysis, transmitter configuration documentation, mounting location verification, and comparison of installed equipment against approved plans and lease terms.

Structural and Electrical Assessment

Load analysis for equipment additions, power consumption verification, electrical infrastructure review, and building code compliance evaluation.

Regulatory Compliance

Section 6409 substantial change analysis, FCC regulatory assessments, environmental standard requirements, and local ordinance compliance verification.

Wireless Guidance for Property Owners

We’re here to make the process simple. Our team can walk you through our services and explain how we assist in achieving safety compliance, advocate for your interests, and optimize your lease to protect sites effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Independent Expertise When You Need It

Whether you're reviewing a permit application, negotiating a carrier lease, or documenting compliance for legal proceedings, our licensed engineers provide the technical analysis that protects your interests. Schedule a consultation to discuss how independent verification strengthens your position.

SCM Advisors

3020 Old Ranch Parkway, Suite 300, Seal Beach, CA 90740

+1.5627995570 Spectrum Cellular Management · CA Contractor License #1137805 (Wireless & Low Voltage)

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