Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Kymeta Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Robert
Last Name:
Koppel
Phone Number:
703-584-8669
Title:
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:
2016-12-09 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Amy Bensinger
Title of Applicant (if any):
Project Engineer
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Kymeta is developing a microwave antenna technology that could significantly improve performance and lower costs in commercial deployments. Grant of the experimental license will allow Kymeta to test and demonstrate its technology on a vessel at sea. Please see attached Narrative Statement.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WK9XQD
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:
Please see attached Narrative Statement.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Please see attached Narrative Statement
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Kymeta
Equipment 1 Model Number
mTenna
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Kymeta will test and demonstrate its antenna technology on a U.S.-flagged container ship traveling between Seattle and Oakland. Kymeta will test and demonstrate its antenna technology on a U.S.-flagged container ship traveling between Seattle and Oakland. The purpose of the test is to demonstrate that the Kymeta beam steering technology and antenna mounted on a mobile platform can track and transmit to a fixed satellite. Please see attached Narrative Statement
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation