FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY
Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
SportsMEDIA Technology
Address
Attention:
Matthew Bertram
Street Address:
3511 University Drive
P.O. Box:
City:
Durham
State:
NC
Zip Code:
27707
Country:
E-Mail Address:
m.bertram@smt.com
Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name:
Imlay
First Name:
Christopher
Title:
Communications Counsel
Phone Number:
3013845525
Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Testing of an RF-based participant and object tracking system for inside arena sporting events, now in process of development at three short term test events. The product will enhance television broadcasting of sporting events. Please see attached narrative.
Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Testing of RF-based participant and object tracking system for televised, indoor arena sporting events. Please see attached narrative.
Information
Callsign:
WV9XSK
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
04/02/2024
Operation End Date:
04/19/2024
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
SportsMEDIA Technology
none
10
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):
Matthew Bertram
Title of Applicant (if any):
Director, IR Tracking Manufacturing Operations
Date:
2024-03-12 00:00:00.0
Station Location
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
San Antonio
Texas
North 29 23 11
West 98 33 4
Boeing Center at Tech Port, San Antonio, TX
1.00
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
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?
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
Modified
2390.00000000-2408.00000000 MHz
MO
0.500000 W 1.000000 W
P
4M60G1D
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
Modified
2390.00000000-2408.00000000 MHz
MO
0.500000 W 1.000000 W
P
4M60G7D
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2470.00000000-2480.00000000 MHz
MO
0.500000 W 1.000000 W
P
4M60G1D
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2470.00000000-2480.00000000 MHz
MO
0.500000 W 1.000000 W
P
4M60G7D
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Las Vegas
Nevada
North 36 6 34
West 115 9 12
The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas, NV
1.00
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
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?
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
Modified
2390.00000000-2408.00000000 MHz
MO
0.500000 W 1.000000 W
P
4M60G1D
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
Modified
2390.00000000-2408.00000000 MHz
MO
0.500000 W 1.000000 W
P
4M60G7D
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2470.00000000-2480.00000000 MHz
MO
0.500000 W 1.000000 W
P
4M60G1D
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2470.00000000-2480.00000000 MHz
MO
0.500000 W 1.000000 W
P
4M60G7D
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Chicago
Illinois
North 41 51 13
West 87 37 17
Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
1.00
Datum:
NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
No
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?
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
Modified
2390.00000000-2408.00000000 MHz
MO
0.500000 W 1.000000 W
P
4M60G1D
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
Modified
2390.00000000-2408.00000000 MHz
MO
0.500000 W 1.000000 W
P
4M60G7D
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2470.00000000-2480.00000000 MHz
MO
0.500000 W 1.000000 W
P
4M60G1D
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
2470.00000000-2480.00000000 MHz
MO
0.500000 W 1.000000 W
P
4M60G7D