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 gating testing activity for the launch of New Glenn first flight. All activities will occur near Port of Cape Canaveral, FL
Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Blue Origin (New Glenn Program) needs to perform a test verification and validation activities of Marine antenna systems while offshore near the Port of Cape Canaveral, FL
Information
Callsign:
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
11/01/2024
Operation End Date:
11/19/2024
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
Kratos
qRadio
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:
2024-10-23 00:00:00.0
Station Location
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Florida
North 28 20 0
West 80 25 30
Blue Origin Command Support Vessel
2.80
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:
2.00
(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
New
2080.00000000- MHz
MO
20.000000 W 125.323000 W
M
0.00050000 %
170KG1D
SOQPSK
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Florida
North 28 20 0
West 80 25 30
Blue Origin Landing Platform Vessel
2.78
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?
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
New
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
New
2042.00000000- MHz
MO
20.000000 W 21.670000 W
M
0.00050000 %
170KG1D
SOQPSK
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Florida
North 28 28 48
West 80 19 36
Command Support Vessel - alternate location
2.80
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:
2.00
(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
New
2080.00000000- MHz
MO
20.000000 W 125.323000 W
M
0.00050000 %
170KG1D
SOQPSK
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Florida
North 28 28 48
West 80 19 36
Landing Platform Vessel - alternate location
2.78
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?
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
New
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
New
2042.00000000- MHz
MO
20.000000 W 21.670000 W
M
0.00050000 %
170KG1D
SOQPSK