Avwatch, Inc

0946-EX-ST-2015

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WI9XHK
2015-08-28

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

Description	Category	Date
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Aug 29 2015]	Correspondence	2015-08-31
AFTRCC Confirmation	Text Documents	2015-08-27

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Avwatch, Inc

Address

Attention:	Ryan Kowalske
Street Address:	246 S Meadow Road; Office S-2 Gate 6
P.O. Box:
City:	Plymouth
State:	MA
Zip Code:	02360
Country:
E-Mail Address:	[email protected]

Best Contact

Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name: Kowalske
First Name: Ryan
Title: CTO/Spectrum Manager
Phone Number: 6177841181

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Coordination through AFTRCC for testing of Avwatch Datalink system on California Highway Patrol aircraft. Testing will be conducted in Sacramento, CA from 2 March 2015 - 2 September 2015. Frequency requested is 2377 MHz at 10W.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

To test the capabilities of the aircraft datalink system to be installed in California Highway Patrol aircraft.

Information

Callsign:	WI9XHK
Class of Station:	FX MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	09/01/2015
Operation End Date:	03/01/2016

Manufacturer

Manufacturer	Model Number	No. Of Units	Experimental
List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:
Persistent Systems LLC	Quad Radio Rout	2	No

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.

Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):	Ryan A Kowalske
Title of Applicant (if any):	CTO/Spectrum Manager
Date:	2015-08-27 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Sacramento	California	North 38 35 52	West 121 29 21	Within 201KM of 38-35-52 121-29-21	201.00

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? Yes
Exhibit submitted: No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point: 10.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane: 8.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane: 10.00
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building? No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft: None.

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	2377.00000000- MHz	FX	2.000000 W 3.990000 W	P	5.00000000 %	5M00M0D	22M0D1D

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
			North 38 35 52	West 121 29 21	201km radius around 38-35-52.49N 121-29-21.015W	201.00

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? Yes
Exhibit submitted: No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point: 8.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane: 20.00
(c) Orientation in vertical plane: 8.00
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building? No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	2377.00000000- MHz	MO	10.000000 W 19.950000 W	P	1.00000000 %	5M00M0D	22M0D1D

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