Experimental Licensing System

0405-EX-ST-2019

Swarm Technologies, Inc.

Experimental Licensing System filing 0405-EX-ST-2019 submitted by Swarm Technologies, Inc..

Filing overview

StatusDenied/Dismissed
Call signWN9XKV
Date filed2019-03-08
Status date2019-03-11
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
Sara Spangelo
City:
Palo Alto
E-Mail Address:
sara@swarm.space
State:
CA
Street Address:
P.O. Box 60092
Zip Code:
94306

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
Swarm Technologies, Inc.

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
Sophie
Last Name:
Arlow
Phone Number:
425-753-3349
Title:
Research and Operations Associate

Special Temporary Authority application - Certification

Applicant 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.
Date:
2019-03-08 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Sophie Arlow
Title of Applicant (if any):
Research and Operations Associate

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Swarm requests renewed STA to continue testing and demonstration of the viability of its proposed satellite-based communications network to technical and business partners, potential investors, and potential customers.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:
WN9XKV
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Swarm Technologies
Equipment 1 Model Number
SpaceBEE 1U
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
3
Equipment 2 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Swarm Technologies
Equipment 2 Model Number
Ground Station
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
2

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
Demonstration of new satellite and radio technology for deployment in a low-cost data rate relay system applicable for Internet and Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications. The proposed operation will demonstrate new satellite and radio technology for deployment in a low cost data rate relay system applicable for Internet and Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications, including asset tracking and remote ground sensors. See Narrative Exhibit for additional information.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
09/24/2019
Operation Start Date:
03/24/2019

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
Georgia5.00
NewMO0.2000000.20000062K5F1D1
ModifiedFX0.2000000.20000062K5F1D1
NewFX0.2000000.20000062K5F1D1
StateRadius of Operation

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
Los Altos, CaliforniaNorth 37 21 53 West 122 6 395.00

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS0405-EX-ST-20192026-07-30 08:56:56Source Primary
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusDenied/DismissedELS 0405-EX-ST-20192026-07-30 08:56:56
Applicant NameSwarm Technologies, Inc.ELS 0405-EX-ST-20192026-07-30 08:56:56
Call SignWN9XKVELS 0405-EX-ST-20192026-07-30 08:56:56
Receipt Date2019-03-08ELS 0405-EX-ST-20192026-07-30 08:56:56
Status Date2019-03-11ELS 0405-EX-ST-20192026-07-30 08:56:56

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Dismiss E-mail Notification generated [Mar 12 2019]Correspondence2019-03-12Available
Dismissal Without Prejudice generated [Mar 11 2019]Correspondence2019-03-11Available
Request for Confidential TreatmentText Documents2019-03-08Available
Swarm Technologies Mail ORBCOMM ResponseText Documents2019-03-08Available
ITU Cost Recovery LetterText Documents2019-03-08Available
Exhibit C Interference AnalysisText Documents2019-03-08Available
Exhibit B ODARText Documents2019-03-08Available
PUBLIC Exhibit AText Documents2019-03-08Available