How to Use the FCC Broadcaster MCP in Claude

Q: Can Claude Desktop look up both radio and television stations using FCC Broadcaster?

Yes, Claude Desktop uses getfmstationdetails for radio and gettvstationdetails for television stations. You only need to provide the call sign to get the data.

Get real-time US radio and TV licensing records directly inside your Claude Desktop workspace.

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Lookup FM stations directly in Claude Desktop

The `get_fm_station_details` tool queries the public FCC database to pull operational and licensing data for any FM radio station using its call sign. You do not have to leave your chat to search external databases; just ask your agent to check the frequency, license status, or transmitter location. This MCP server runs locally as a subprocess or connects remotely via your browser integration. Claude Desktop executes the query instantly, giving you raw engineering facts right in your active conversation.

Pull live TV broadcast specs on the fly

The `get_tv_station_details` tool retrieves public records for US television broadcast stations directly from the regulator's database. Your agent reads the exact channel assignments, facility IDs, and licensed operational parameters without needing manual search portals. By configuring this MCP server in your local configuration file, you let Claude Desktop parse complex public records and present them as clean, structured text. It eliminates the slow process of manual web searches during your media research sessions.

No-auth FCC database queries in your chat

This MCP Server exposes tools that query the official FCC endpoint without API keys or developer accounts. You get immediate access to public broadcast data by typing a station call sign into Claude Desktop. The setup uses standard stdio transport for the desktop app or secure remote endpoints for the web client. Once connected, your agent pulls station files and technical coordinates on demand.

Setup guide

Set up FCC Broadcaster MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The FCC Broadcaster MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the FCC Broadcaster MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under fcc-broadcaster-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fcc-broadcaster-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about FCC Broadcaster MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your developer settings in Claude Desktop and edit your configuration file to include this server under the `mcpServers` key. Save the file, restart the app, and you will see the tools ready for call sign queries.

Yes, Claude Desktop uses `get_fm_station_details` for radio and `get_tv_station_details` for television stations. You only need to provide the call sign to get the data.

No, this server queries public databases that do not require any registration or authentication. Claude Desktop accesses these endpoints directly through the configured tools.

Yes, you can add this remote MCP server as a custom connector in your browser settings. Paste the remote URL, and your agent will query the broadcast tools without needing the local desktop application.

The server only processes public station call signs to fetch public records. Claude Desktop routes these queries through a secure local sandbox, ensuring your search history and call sign lookups remain private.

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