OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Hood Tech Aero Corp

Address

Attention:	Brian Prange
Street Address:	3650 Airport Drive
P.O. Box:
City:	3650 Airport Drive
State:	OR
Zip Code:	97031
Country:
E-Mail Address:	willy@hoodtechaero.com

Best Contact

Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name: Mekeel
First Name: Willy
Title: Project Manager
Phone Number: 3202267712

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Due to the radars unique operational frequency requirements and its innovative active electronically scanned array (AESA) technology based on Gallium Nitride (GaN) Amplifiers, standard FCC licensing does not cover our specific needs for this short-term experimental deployment.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

I am writing on behalf of Hood Tech Aero, Corp. to request Special Temporary Authority (STA) for the operation of the RPS-42 Radar System, an S band tactical hemispheric air surveillance radar developed by RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. As part of a critical experimental program, we seek to conduct a limited series of tests to evaluate the radar’s capabilities to interface with our custom built camera systems and software. Due to the radars unique operational frequency requirements and its innovative active electronically scanned array (AESA) technology based on Gallium Nitride (GaN) Amplifiers, standard FCC licensing does not cover our specific needs for this short-term experimental deployment. We require the STA for a period not to exceed 6 months, within the confines of 15km if The Dalles, Oregon, ensuring that the radar operates within the constraints of non-interference with existing communications and broadcast services. The findings from this experimental operation are expected to contribute significantly to advancements in surveillance and detection technologies, with direct benefits to public safety and national security interests. We assure the Commission that all operations will comply with the conditions set forth by the STA, and we are committed to monitoring for and reporting any instances of harmful interference, should they arise.

Information

Callsign:
Class of Station:	FX
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	04/05/2024
Operation End Date:	10/05/2024

Manufacturer

Manufacturer	Model Number	No. Of Units	Experimental
List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:
RADA Electronic Industries, LTD.	RPS-42	1	Yes

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):	Willy J. Mekeel
Title of Applicant (if any):
Date:	2024-04-02 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	The Dalles	Oregon	North 45 37 10	West 121 10 6		15.00

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
New	3.30000000-3.40000000 GHz	FX	0.057000 kW 8.500000 kW	M	0.00001000 %	20M0Q1N	Phase Modulation