Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Microsoft Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Ranveer
Last Name:
Chandra
Phone Number:
(425) 706-7034
Title:
Principal Researcher
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:
2016-06-15 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Michael Daum
Title of Applicant (if any):
Principal Technology Policy Strategist
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The proposed testing would involve experimental white-space device operations in the VHF and UHF television bands. For purposes of these experiments, Microsoft intends to coordinate with incumbent operations rather than using the channel selection methodology set forth in 47 C.F.R. 15.711.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WK9XBJ
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The proposed testing would involve experimental white-space device operations in the VHF and UHF television bands. For purposes of these experiments, Microsoft intends to coordinate with incumbent operations rather than using the channel selection methodology set forth in 47 C.F.R. ยง 15.711.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation End Date:
12/20/2016
Operation Start Date:
06/20/2016
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Microsoft
Equipment 1 Model Number
Experimental
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
4
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Microsoft will test sensors using white-space technologies operating in the specified VHF and UHF frequency bands to determine their suitability for precision agriculture applications.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation