FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY
Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Blue Origin Florida, LLC
Address
Attention:
Henry Oshiro
Street Address:
8082 Space Commerce Way
P.O. Box:
32953
City:
Merritt Island
State:
FL
Zip Code:
32953
Country:
United States
E-Mail Address:
hoshiro@blueorigin.com
Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name:
Oshiro
First Name:
Henry
Title:
Communications Architect
Phone Number:
321-222-4248
Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This STA is for frequency authorization on the New Glenn launch vehicle for the first flight and test campaign leading up to launch. All activities will occur at Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral, FL and the Blue Origin Manufacturing Complex at Merritt Island, FL.
Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Testing will be for the first launch and certification flight of New Glenn, to include integration verification tests leading up to launch.
Information
Callsign:
WY9XCC
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
11/08/2024
Operation End Date:
12/31/2024
Manufacturer
List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:
Manufacturer
Model Number
No. Of Units
Experimental
L3
T740
1
No
SpaceMicro
Micro-SDR
1
No
Quasonix
Timter
2
No
Certification
Neither the applicant nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits that includes FCC benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. The applicant hereby waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the prvious use of the same, whether by license or otherwise, and requests authorization in accordance with this application. (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.) The applicant acknowledges that all statements made in this application and attached exhibits are considered material representations, and that all the exhibits part hereof and are incorporated herein as if set out in full in this application; undersigned certifies that all statements in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of his/her knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Applicant certifies that construction of the station would NOT be an action which is likely to have a significant environmental effect. See the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR1.1301-1.1319.
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Henry Oshiro
Title of Applicant (if any):
Communication Architect
Date:
2024-09-17 00:00:00.0
Station Location
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Space Station
North 28 28 18
West 80 32 17
New Glenn, Stage 1, SP
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
Yes
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
51.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
3.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
2.10
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
N/A
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
Modified
400.75000000- MHz
MO
5.000000 W 15.811000 W
M
0.00100000 %
170KG1D
OQPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
Modified
2232.50000000- MHz
MO
10.000000 W 9.661000 W
M
0.00050000 %
8M00G1D
SOQPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
Modified
2272.50000000- MHz
MO
10.000000 W 9.661000 W
M
0.00050000 %
8M00G1D
SOQPSK
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Space Station
North 28 28 18
West 80 32 17
New Glenn, Stage 2, SP
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
Yes
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
71.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
3.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
2.10
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
N/A
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
Modified
2215.00000000- MHz
MO
50.000000 W 35.892000 W
M
0.00050000 %
1M00G1D
SOQPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
Modified
2215.00000000- MHz
MO
50.000000 W 35.892000 W
M
0.00050000 %
5M00G1D
SOQPSK
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Cape Canaveral
Florida
North 28 28 4
West 80 32 32
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
Yes
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
20.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
289.90
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
2.13
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
1.60
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Trees
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
Modified
400.75000000- MHz
FX
5.000000 W 0.393000 W
M
0.00100000 %
170KG1D
SOQPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
Modified
2215.00000000- MHz
FX
20.000000 W 0.226000 W
M
0.00050000 %
5M00G1D
SOQPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2215.00000000- MHz
FX
20.000000 W 24.266000 W
M
0.00050000 %
1M00G1D
SOQPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2232.50000000- MHz
FX
20.000000 W 0.017900 W
M
0.00050000 %
8M00G1D
SOQPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2272.50000000- MHz
FX
20.000000 W 0.017900 W
M
0.00050000 %
8M00G1D
SOQPSK
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Merritt Island
Florida
North 28 30 41
West 80 40 38
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
Yes
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
2.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
109.70
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
2.00
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
2.13
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
9.50
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
455.50000000- MHz
FX
30.000000 W 50.816000 W
M
0.00100000 %
170KG1D
OQPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
Modified
2042.00000000- MHz
FX
20.000000 W 0.019300 W
M
0.00050000 %
170KG1D
SOQPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
Modified
2080.00000000- MHz
FX
20.000000 W 0.019300 W
M
0.00050000 %
170KG1D
SOQPSK
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
North 27 56 24
West 74 13 18
Blue Origin Command Support Vessel
1.00
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
Yes
Exhibit submitted:
Yes
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
21.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
20.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
340.00
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
N/A
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
Modified
2080.00000000- MHz
MO
20.000000 W 609.537000 W
M
0.00050000 %
170KG1D
SOQPSK
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
North 28 1 19
West 74 12 19
Blue Origin Landing Platform Vessel
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
Yes
Exhibit submitted:
Yes
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
15.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
30.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
330.00
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
N/A
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
Modified
455.50000000- MHz
MO
30.000000 W 28.840000 W
M
0.00100000 %
170KG1D
OQPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
Modified
2042.00000000- MHz
MO
20.000000 W 21.670000 W
M
0.00050000 %
170KG1D
SOQPSK
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
North 28 28 33
West 80 32 17
Blue Origin Short Range System, CCSFS, FL
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
Yes
Exhibit submitted:
No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
2.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
180.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
60.00
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
9.50
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
2.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
2.50
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Trees
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
455.50000000- MHz
MO
30.000000 W 82.058000 W
M
0.00100000 %
170KG1D
OQPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2042.00000000- MHz
MO
20.000000 W 125.323000 W
M
0.00050000 %
170KG1D
SOQPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2080.00000000- MHz
MO
20.000000 W 125.323000 W
M
0.00050000 %
170KG1D
SOQPSK