FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY
Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Leidos, Inc.
Address
Attention:
Noah Quay
Street Address:
Leidos Hangar 1, 10660 Aviation Way
P.O. Box:
City:
Manassas
State:
VA
Zip Code:
20110
Country:
E-Mail Address:
NOAH.B.QUAY@leidos.com
Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name:
Quay
First Name:
Noah
Title:
Test Lead AIMSS Branch
Phone Number:
5304157139
Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Please See Exhibit
Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The testing conducted by Leidos is a critical part of the manufacture and delivery of military systems provided to the Armed Forces in support of Homeland Security as well as war efforts. Leidos is performing ground and flight testing of an aircraft and associated integrated systems under a government contract to support national security. Altitude is 12497 meters AGL. Please See Exhibit
Information
Callsign:
WU9XEF
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
09/01/2022
Operation End Date:
03/01/2023
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
Viasat
KOR-24A
2
No
Collins Aerospace
AN/ARC-210
1
No
Collins Aerospace
VHF-4000
1
No
Harris Falcon
R/T-1796PC/PRC
1
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):
Rick LeBlanc
Title of Applicant (if any):
Manager, AIMSS Branch
Date:
2022-07-12 00:00:00.0
Station Location
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Bridgewater
Virginia
North 38 21 44
West 78 57 28
Temporary Fixed Ground Bridgewater, VA
0.20
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:
15.24
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
363.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
0.20
(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:
Antenna is mounted on roof of a 25ft two-story office building, for a total distance of 50ft
Action
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Emission Designator
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251.30000000- MHz
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25K0F1D
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Emission Designator
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304.30000000- MHz
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Frequency
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Manassas
Virginia
North 38 43 49
West 77 30 51
Temporary Fixed Ground Manassas, VA
0.20
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
72.00000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F3E
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Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
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Emission Designator
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76.00000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
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25K0F3E
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122.70000000- MHz
MO
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25K0A3E
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Action
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Station Class
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Emission Designator
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123.35000000- MHz
MO
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25K0A3E
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Action
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Station Class
Output Power/ERP
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Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
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123.55000000- MHz
MO
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25K0A3E
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Action
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Station Class
Output Power/ERP
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Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
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251.30000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F1D
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Action
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Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
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New
304.30000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
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25K0F1D
Frequency
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Bridgewater
Virginia
North 38 21 44
West 78 57 28
Airborne Bridgewater, VA
370.00
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?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
12497.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
362.00
(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:
None
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
72.00000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
76.00000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
122.70000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0A3E
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Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.35000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0A3E
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Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.55000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0A3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
251.30000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F1D
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
304.30000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F1D
Frequency
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Manassas
Virginia
North 38 43 49
West 77 30 51
Airborne Manassas, VA
370.00
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?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
12497.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
194.00
(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:
None
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
72.00000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
76.00000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
122.70000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0A3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.35000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0A3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.55000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0A3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
251.30000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F1D
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Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
304.30000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F1D
Frequency
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Chambersburg
Pennsylvania
North 39 59 49
West 77 37 56
Airborne Chambersburg, PA
370.00
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?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
12497.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
190.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
3.00
(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
72.00000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
76.00000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
122.70000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0A3E
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Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.35000000- MHz
MO
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M
25K0A3E
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Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.55000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0A3E
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Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
251.30000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F1D
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Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
304.30000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F1D
Frequency
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Ft Meade
Maryland
North 39 6 15
West 76 45 25
Airborne Ft. Meade, MD
370.00
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?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
12497.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
49.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
2.00
(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
72.00000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
76.00000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
122.70000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0A3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.35000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0A3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.55000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0A3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
251.30000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F1D
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
304.30000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F1D
Frequency
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Lakehurst
New Jersey
North 40 2 4
West 74 20 20
Airborne Lakehurst, NJ
370.00
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?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
12497.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
20.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(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
72.00000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
76.00000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
122.70000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0A3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.35000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0A3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.55000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0A3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
226.30000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F1D
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
251.30000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F1D
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
304.30000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F1D
Frequency
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Atlantic Test Range
Maryland
North 38 17 33
West 76 22 43
Airborne Atlantic Test Range, MD
370.00
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?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
12497.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
18.00
(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:
None
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
72.00000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
76.00000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
122.70000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0A3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.35000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0A3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
123.55000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0A3E
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
251.30000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F1D
Frequency
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
304.30000000- MHz
MO
40.000000 W 40.000000 W
M
25K0F1D
Frequency