FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  Fourth State Communications

Address
Attention: Levi E Kunkel
Street Address: 750 Road 138
P.O. Box:
City: Cheyenne
State: WY
Zip Code: 82007
Country: United States
E-Mail Address: lkunkel@4thstatecommunications.com

Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:  
Last Name: Kunkel
First Name: Levi
Title: Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number: 3072876851

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This STA will be used to support testing of organic radio equipment and frequencies within the United Air Force and Marine Corps.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  The purpose is to conduct over-the-horizon VHF testing using atmospheric heating techniques.

Information
Callsign: WU9XRD
Class of Station: FX MO
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 01/11/2023
Operation End Date: 06/01/2023

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
L3/Harris PRC-117G 4 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): Levi Kunkel
Title of Applicant (if any): Chief Technology Officer
Date: 2022-12-27 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Cheyenne Wyoming North  41  3  16 West  104  53  33
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:   10.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:  
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:   90.00
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:   9.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   6062.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   12.00
(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: 500ft Tower, Multiple Buildings exceeding Antenna height near the location.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 4.50000000- MHz FX 120.000000 kW 6.444000 MW P N0N CW
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Cheyenne Wyoming North  41  3  16 West  104  53  33
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:   24.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:  
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:   90.00
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:   20.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   1847.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   12.00
(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: There is a neighboring building approximately 0.5km to the north of the antenna field. Approximately 1km to the south, there is a 150m tower. In addition to this, there are hills, uneven terrain, and power lines in the area minimizing the aeronautical hazard of the antenna field.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 4.50000000- MHz FX 80000.000000 W 4.080000 MW M 25.00000000 % N0N CW
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Cheyenne Wyoming North  41  3  16 West  104  53  33
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:   24.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:  
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:   90.00
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:   20.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   1847.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   12.00
(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: A neighboring building approximately 0.5km to the north of the antenna field is also 20m high. There is also a 150m tower located approximately 1km to the south of the antenna field. In addition to this, there are power lines, uneven terrain, and hills surrounding the antenna field.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 4.50000000- MHz FX 80000.000000 kW 4.080000 MW M 25.00000000 % N0N CW
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Wichita Falls Texas North  33  54  54 West  98  29  37 In the vicinity of Wichita Falls, TX 5.00
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:   67.80
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   329.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:   7.00
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?   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 30.00100000-31.00100000 MHz MO 1500.000000 W 10.100000 kW M 0.50000000 % 25K0W7W AM/FM
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 50.00000000-54.00000000 MHz MO 1500.000000 W 16.900000 kW M 0.50000000 % 25K0W7W AM/FM
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Mesquite Nevada North  36  48  27 West  114  4  1 In the vicinity of Mesquite, Nevada 5.00
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:   67.80
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   54.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:   7.00
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?   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 30.00100000-31.00100000 MHz MO 1500.000000 W 10.100000 kW M 0.50000000 % 25K0W7W AM/FM
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 50.00000000-54.00000000 MHz MO 1500.000000 W 16.900000 kW M 0.50000000 % 25K0W7W AM/FM
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Mesquite Nevada North  36  48  9 West  114  4  56 City of Mesquite, Nevada 10.00
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:   67.80
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   54.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:   7.00
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?   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 50.00000000-54.00000000 MHz FX 1500.000000 W 10.100000 kW P 0.50000000 % 25K0K0W AM/FM