FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  Western DataCom

Address
Attention: Jeff Sweitzer
Street Address: 959 Basset Road Suite B
P.O. Box:
City: Westlake
State: OH
Zip Code: 44145
Country:
E-Mail Address: jeff@western-data.com

Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:  
Last Name: Sweitzer
First Name: Jeff
Title: Senior Network Engineer
Phone Number: 4408351510

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
We are conducting an experiment to evaluate and demonstrate the range and throughput of a UMTS cellular based system mounted to a fixed Aerostat. Please note the original request was for 0577-EX-ST-2010 which had been approved, but we needed to postpone it. This is at a new location, but close to the original request.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  Testing The operation is an experiment demonstrating the capabilities of the system to a potential customer. This is a follow up to STA 0090-EX-ST-2011 which we were unable to finish do to complications with the Aerostat.

Information
Callsign: WE9XQF
Class of Station: FX MO
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 04/28/2011
Operation End Date: 05/05/2011

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
Berico Tailored Systems Praefectus 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): Jeff Sweitzer
Title of Applicant (if any): Vice President
Date: 2011-04-07 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
South Boston Virginia North  36  40  6 West  78  56  20 40.00
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:   915.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   131.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   4.00
(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: The antenna will have shielding from the sky down via mounting system. The antenna pattern will be toward the earth.
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2162.50000000- MHz FX 25.000000 W 25.000000 W P 5M00G1W UMTS
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
South Boston Virginia North  36  40  6 West  78  56  20 South Boston, VA 30.00
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?   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 1972.50000000- MHz MO 2.000000 W 2.000000 W P 5M00G1W UMTS