FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY
Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Leidos
Address
Attention:
Kevin Keaty
Street Address:
4001 N. Fairfax Dr. Suite 600
P.O. Box:
City:
Arlington
State:
VA
Zip Code:
22203
Country:
E-Mail Address:
kevin.s.keaty@leidos.com
Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name:
Keaty
First Name:
Kevin
Title:
Sr. Program Manager
Phone Number:
703-558-8869
Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
I have an upcoming test for which I want to use a MITRE custom digital broadcast transmitter. The basic transmitter system consists of the following components: 1. Source: A digital video signal transport stream 2. Exciter: Modulates source, converts to RF, and up converts to a desired frequency 3. Amplifier(s): Boosts the power up to 1000Watts 4. Splitter/Combiner/Couplers: For the 2 amp case the exciter signal is split to both amps and then is combined at the output with a feedback coupler passed to the exciter for tuning 5. Mask Filter: Removes unwanted edge noise and filters RF to conform to desired standard 6. Slot Antenna: Adds gain and sends test signal over the air 7. Frequencies (546 MHz, 566 MHz, 586 MHz)
Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
We will transmit DTV signals as part of a research program.
Information
Callsign:
WU9XGD
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
12/01/2022
Operation End Date:
05/31/2023
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
MITRE
N/A
3
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):
Kevin S Keaty
Title of Applicant (if any):
Sr. Program Manager
Date:
2022-07-01 00:00:00.0
Station Location
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Florida
North 30 23 27
West 86 33 30
Eglin AFB, Site A-3
2.00
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:
90.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
160.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
6.00
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:
17.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
11.00
(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:
None
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
542.00000000-550.00000000 MHz
MO
1000.000000 W 35200.000000 W
P
0.00010000 %
8M00J1W
8Msym/s
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
542.00000000-550.00000000 MHz
MO
1000.000000 W 35200.000000 W
P
0.00010000 %
8M00J2W
8Msym/s
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Florida
North 30 23 56
West 86 38 30
Eglin AFB, Site A-6
2.00
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:
90.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
160.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
6.00
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:
17.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
11.00
(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:
None
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
562.00000000-570.00000000 MHz
MO
1000.000000 W 35200.000000 W
P
0.00010000 %
8M00J1W
8Msym/s
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
562.00000000-570.00000000 MHz
MO
1000.000000 W 35200.000000 W
P
0.00010000 %
8M00J2W
8Msym/s
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Florida
North 30 23 35
West 86 44 47
Eglin AFB, Site A-13
2.00
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:
90.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
160.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
6.00
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:
17.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
11.00
(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:
None
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
582.00000000-590.00000000 MHz
MO
1000.000000 W 35200.000000 W
P
0.00010000 %
8M00J1W
8Msym/s
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
582.00000000-590.00000000 MHz
MO
1000.000000 W 35200.000000 W
P
0.00010000 %
8M00J2W
8Msym/s