Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Northrop Grumman
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Paul
Last Name:
Cano
Phone Number:
2563169316
Title:
Mr.
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:
2026-07-22 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Paul A. Cano
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
We are coordinating with the Airforce to conduct radar testing at Grand Forks Air Base, ND.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Robin Radar Systems
Equipment 1 Model Number
IRIS
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 2 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
ECHODYNE
Equipment 2 Model Number
Echoshield
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 3 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
Weibel Scientific
Equipment 3 Model Number
XENTA
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 4 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 4 Manufacturer
SRC, Inc.
Equipment 4 Model Number
Gryphon R1410
Equipment 4 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 5 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 5 Manufacturer
D-Fend Solutions
Equipment 5 Model Number
EnforceAir2
Equipment 5 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The Point Defense Battle Lab is hosting an event on base where we are setting up various radars to detect and track drones for a combined Counter UAS operation test and evaluation for the radars/sensors for base defense operations. All frequencies will be deconflicted with the NTIA and military spectrum manager on site.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation