FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY
Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Fourth State Communications
Address
Attention:
Levi E Kunkel
Street Address:
750 Road 138
P.O. Box:
City:
Cheyenne
State:
WY
Zip Code:
82007
Country:
United States
E-Mail Address:
lkunkel@4thstatecommunications.com
Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name:
Kunkel
First Name:
Levi
Title:
Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number:
3072876851
Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This STA will be used to support testing of organic radio equipment and frequencies within the United Air Force and Marine Corps.
Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The purpose is to conduct over-the-horizon VHF testing using atmospheric heating techniques.
Information
Callsign:
WU9XRD
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
01/11/2023
Operation End Date:
06/01/2023
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/Harris
PRC-117G
4
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):
Levi Kunkel
Title of Applicant (if any):
Chief Technology Officer
Date:
2022-12-27 00:00:00.0
Station Location
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Cheyenne
Wyoming
North 41 3 16
West 104 53 33
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:
10.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
90.00
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:
9.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
6062.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
12.00
(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:
500ft Tower, Multiple Buildings exceeding Antenna height near the location.
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
4.50000000- MHz
FX
120.000000 kW 6.444000 MW
P
N0N
CW
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Cheyenne
Wyoming
North 41 3 16
West 104 53 33
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:
24.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
90.00
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:
20.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
1847.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
12.00
(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:
There is a neighboring building approximately 0.5km to the north of the antenna field. Approximately 1km to the south, there is a 150m tower. In addition to this, there are hills, uneven terrain, and power lines in the area minimizing the aeronautical hazard of the antenna field.
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
4.50000000- MHz
FX
80000.000000 W 4.080000 MW
M
25.00000000 %
N0N
CW
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Cheyenne
Wyoming
North 41 3 16
West 104 53 33
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:
24.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
90.00
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:
20.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
1847.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
12.00
(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:
A neighboring building approximately 0.5km to the north of the antenna field is also 20m high. There is also a 150m tower located approximately 1km to the south of the antenna field. In addition to this, there are power lines, uneven terrain, and hills surrounding the antenna field.
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
4.50000000- MHz
FX
80000.000000 kW 4.080000 MW
M
25.00000000 %
N0N
CW
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Wichita Falls
Texas
North 33 54 54
West 98 29 37
In the vicinity of Wichita Falls, TX
5.00
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:
67.80
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
329.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
7.00
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:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(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
30.00100000-31.00100000 MHz
MO
1500.000000 W 10.100000 kW
M
0.50000000 %
25K0W7W
AM/FM
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
50.00000000-54.00000000 MHz
MO
1500.000000 W 16.900000 kW
M
0.50000000 %
25K0W7W
AM/FM
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Mesquite
Nevada
North 36 48 27
West 114 4 1
In the vicinity of Mesquite, Nevada
5.00
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:
67.80
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
54.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
7.00
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:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(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
30.00100000-31.00100000 MHz
MO
1500.000000 W 10.100000 kW
M
0.50000000 %
25K0W7W
AM/FM
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
50.00000000-54.00000000 MHz
MO
1500.000000 W 16.900000 kW
M
0.50000000 %
25K0W7W
AM/FM
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Mesquite
Nevada
North 36 48 9
West 114 4 56
City of Mesquite, Nevada
10.00
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:
67.80
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
54.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
7.00
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:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(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
50.00000000-54.00000000 MHz
FX
1500.000000 W 10.100000 kW
P
0.50000000 %
25K0K0W
AM/FM