FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Address
Attention: Terri Kirschman
Street Address: 8201 E. McDowell Rd M/d H3250
P.O. Box:
City: Scottdale
State: AZ
Zip Code: 85257
Country: United States
E-Mail Address: terri.kirschman@gd-ms.com

Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:  
Last Name: Hansen
First Name: Shannon
Title: Systems Engineer
Phone Number: 508-880-1185

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Conduct test of Air Force Communications System Under Development. Contract Number: FA8735-21-9-001. POC: Captain Orezzoli, anthony.orezzoli.1@us.af.mil, 808-202-0490

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  Conduct Test of Air Force Communication System

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

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 10/08/2024
Operation End Date: 01/30/2025

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
RITRON DTX-465-O 6 No
Telewave ANT450F2 6 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): Shannon Hansen
Title of Applicant (if any):
Date: 2024-09-16 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Taunton Massachusetts North  41  56  58 West  71  7  58
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 406.10000000-412.00000000 MHz FX 30.000000 W 85.113804 W M 0.00010000 % 8K30F1D FM
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 406.10000000-412.00000000 MHz FX 30.000000 W 85.113804 W M 0.00010000 % 8K30F1E FM
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 406.10000000-420.00000000 MHz FX 30.000000 W 85.113804 W M 0.00010000 % 8K30F1D FM
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 406.10000000-420.00000000 MHz FX 30.000000 W 85.113804 W M 0.00010000 % 8K30F1E FM
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 415.00000000-417.00000000 MHz FX 30.000000 W 85.113804 W M 0.00010000 % 8K30F1D FM
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 415.00000000-417.00000000 MHz FX 30.000000 W 85.113804 W M 0.00010000 % 8K30F1E FM
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 418.00000000-420.00000000 MHz FX 30.000000 W 85.113804 W M 0.00010000 % 8K30F1D FM
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 418.00000000-420.00000000 MHz FX 30.000000 W 85.113804 W M 0.00010000 % 8K30F1E FM
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Charlotte North Carolina North  40  44  31 West  73  59  22 0.50
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 406.10000000-412.00000000 MHz FX 30.000000 W 30.000000 W M 0.00010000 % F1D FM
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 406.10000000-412.00000000 MHz FX 30.000000 W 30.000000 W M 0.00010000 % F1E FM
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 415.00000000-417.00000000 MHz FX 30.000000 W 30.000000 W M 0.00010000 % F1D FM
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 415.00000000-417.00000000 MHz FX 30.000000 W 30.000000 W M 0.00010000 % F1E FM
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 418.00000000-420.00000000 MHz FX 30.000000 W 30.000000 W M 0.00010000 % F1D FM
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 418.00000000-420.00000000 MHz FX 30.000000 W 30.000000 W M 0.00010000 % F1E FM