0856-EX-ST-2021

Filing overview

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:

Carrie Gage

City:

Seattle

E-Mail Address:

carigage@amazon.com

State:

WA

Street Address:

410 Terry Ave N

Zip Code:

98109

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Kuiper Systems LLC

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:

Carrie

Last Name:

Gage

Phone Number:

206-300-3398

Title:

Corporate Counsel

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:

2021-05-26 00:00:00.0

Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):

Carrie Gage

Title of Applicant (if any):

Corporate Counsel

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:

Amazon seeks special temporary authority for a series of tests to evaluate the functionality and performance of prototype earth station and spacecraft antennas by operating on-site over-the-air test stations comprised of a combination of commercial off-the-shelf equipment and the equipment under test. Amazon seeks to commence testing as soon as possible, by June 5, 2021, to allow it to evaluate prototype equipment in furtherance of developing innovative satellite-delivered services to customers. Accordingly, grant of the requested experimental authority would serve the public interest, convenience, and necessity.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:

WS9XFW

Class of Station:

MO

Nature of Service:

Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Amazon proposes to conduct over-the-air outdoor tests of a prototype earth station antenna (“Antenna 1”) and a prototype spacecraft antenna (“Antenna 2”) to evaluate the wireless communication capabilities of such equipment. Please see narrative.

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:

06/05/2021

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental

No

Equipment 1 Manufacturer

Eravant

Equipment 1 Model Number

SAC-1533-470-S2

Equipment 1 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 10 Experimental

No

Equipment 10 Manufacturer

RF-Lambda

Equipment 10 Model Number

RFLUPA27G32GN

Equipment 10 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 11 Experimental

No

Equipment 11 Manufacturer

RF-Lambda

Equipment 11 Model Number

RFLUPA20G47GA

Equipment 11 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 2 Experimental

No

Equipment 2 Manufacturer

Eravant

Equipment 2 Model Number

SAF-2633331725-

Equipment 2 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 3 Experimental

No

Equipment 3 Manufacturer

Eravant

Equipment 3 Model Number

SAO-2734030345-

Equipment 3 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 4 Experimental

No

Equipment 4 Manufacturer

Eravant

Equipment 4 Model Number

SAP-28-R2

Equipment 4 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 5 Experimental

Yes

Equipment 5 Manufacturer

Amazon

Equipment 5 Model Number

Prototype 1

Equipment 5 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 6 Experimental

Yes

Equipment 6 Manufacturer

Amazon

Equipment 6 Model Number

Prototype 2

Equipment 6 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 7 Experimental

No

Equipment 7 Manufacturer

SAF Tehnika

Equipment 7 Model Number

J0SSAG13

Equipment 7 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 8 Experimental

No

Equipment 8 Manufacturer

Rohde & Schwarz

Equipment 8 Model Number

SMA100B

Equipment 8 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 9 Experimental

No

Equipment 9 Manufacturer

SAF Tehnika

Equipment 9 Model Number

J0SSAG14

Equipment 9 No. Of Units

1

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Amazon proposes to conduct over-the-air outdoor tests of a prototype earth station antenna (Antenna 1) and a prototype spacecraft antenna (Antenna 2) to evaluate the wireless communication capabilities of such equipment. Please see narrative.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:

12/02/2021

Operation Start Date:

06/09/2021

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