CCO Fiberlink, LLC

1650-EX-ST-2017

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WM9XAR
2017-11-30

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

Description	Category	Date
Response	Correspondence	2017-11-30
E-Mail generated [Nov 29 2017]	Correspondence	2017-11-29
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Nov 30 2017]	Correspondence	2017-11-30
Antenna Description	Text Documents	2017-11-24
Description of Research Project	Text Documents	2017-11-24

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

CCO Fiberlink, LLC

Address

Attention:	Colleen King
Street Address:	12405 Powerscourt Drive
P.O. Box:
City:	St. Louis
State:	MO
Zip Code:	63131
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: King
First Name: Colleen
Title: Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
Phone Number: 202-621-1921

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
CCO Fiberlink (Charter) requires an STA to conduct testing in the 28 GHz band.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Charter seeks to test and evaluate millimeter wave coverage and capacity performance in anticipation of 5G wireless development. Charter seeks to test and evaluate millimeter wave coverage and capacity performance in anticipation of 5G wireless development. The proposed operations will advance Charter’s understanding of 5G technology and network potential in the millimeter wave bands and will advance the potential deployment of 5G fixed and mobile services.

Information

Callsign:	WM9XAR
Class of Station:	FX
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	12/01/2017
Operation End Date:	05/30/2018

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:
Ericsson	See Attachment	25	Yes

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):	Craig Cowden
Title of Applicant (if any):	SVP Wireless Technology
Date:	2017-11-15 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Grand Rapids	Michigan	North 42 58 0	West 85 39 58		1.00

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? No
Exhibit submitted: No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
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? Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters: 10.70
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 216.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 0.30
(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: 11 story building, 200 ft tower nearby

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	27.50000000-28.35000000 GHz	FX	794.400000 mW 121.600000 W	P	0.00000100 %	800MD7D	256 QAM,64 QAM,16QAM,QPSK

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Grand Rapids	Michigan	North 42 55 14	West 85 43 15		1.00

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? No
Exhibit submitted: No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
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? Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters: 10.70
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 194.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 5.10
(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: 50ft trees, 3 story steeple

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	27.50000000-28.35000000 GHz	FX	794.400000 mW 121.600000 W	P	0.00000100 %	800MD7D	256 QAM,64 QAM,16QAM,QPSK

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Grand Rapids	Michigan	North 42 55 52	West 85 36 8		1.00

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? No
Exhibit submitted: No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
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? Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters: 10.70
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 245.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 3.00
(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: 50ft trees

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	27.50000000-28.35000000 GHz	FX	794.400000 mW 121.600000 W	P	0.00000100 %	800MD7D	256 QAM,64 QAM,16QAM,QPSK

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Grand Rapids	Michigan	North 42 53 57	West 85 35 55		1.00

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? No
Exhibit submitted: No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
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? Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters: 10.70
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 215.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 6.00
(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: 60ft trees

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	27.50000000-28.35000000 GHz	FX	794.400000 mW 121.600000 W	P	0.00000100 %	800MD7D	256 QAM,64 QAM,16QAM,QPSK

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Grand Rapids	Michigan	North 42 57 9	West 85 39 47		1.00

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? No
Exhibit submitted: No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
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? Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters: 10.70
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 204.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 0.80
(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: 50ft trees, 40 ft utility poles

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	27.50000000-28.35000000 GHz	FX	794.400000 mW 121.600000 W	P	0.00000100 %	800MD7D	256 QAM,64 QAM,16QAM,QPSK

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Grand Rapids	Michigan	North 42 56 51	West 85 38 23		1.00

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? No
Exhibit submitted: No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
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? Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters: 10.70
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 235.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 1.60
(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: 50 ft power poles, 50ft trees, 4 story steeple

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	27.50000000-28.35000000 GHz	FX	794.400000 mW 121.600000 W	P	0.00000100 %	800MD7D	256 QAM,64 QAM,16QAM,QPSK

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Grand Rapids	Michigan	North 42 53 23	West 85 40 25		1.00

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? No
Exhibit submitted: No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
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? Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters: 10.70
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 208.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 7.80
(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: 40 ft power poles, 50 ft trees

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	27.50000000-28.35000000 GHz	FX	794.400000 mW 121.600000 W	P	0.00000100 %	800MD7D	256 QAM,64 QAM,16QAM,QPSK

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Grand Rapids	Michigan	North 42 57 5	West 85 38 39		1.00

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? No
Exhibit submitted: No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
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? Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters: 10.70
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 238.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 1.80
(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: 4 story steeple

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	27.50000000-28.35000000 GHz	FX	794.400000 mW 121.600000 W	P	0.00000100 %	800MD7D	256 QAM,64 QAM,16QAM,QPSK

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Grand Rapids	Michigan	North 42 58 31	West 85 44 44		1.00

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? No
Exhibit submitted: No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
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? Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters: 10.70
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 228.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 6.10
(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: 30 ft trees

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	27.50000000-28.35000000 GHz	FX	794.400000 mW 121.600000 W	P	0.00000100 %	800MD7D	256 QAM,64 QAM,16QAM,QPSK

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Grand Rapids	Michigan	North 42 59 49	West 85 45 13		1.00

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? No
Exhibit submitted: No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
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? Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters: 10.70
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 231.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 7.60
(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: 30 ft trees, residential homes

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	27.50000000-28.35000000 GHz	FX	794.400000 mW 121.600000 W	P	0.00000100 %	800MD7D	256 QAM,64 QAM,16QAM,QPSK

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Grand Rapids	Michigan	North 42 57 56	West 85 42 5		1.00

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? No
Exhibit submitted: No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
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? Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters: 10.70
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 189.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 2.50
(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: 50 ft trees, lightpoles

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	27.50000000-28.35000000 GHz	FX	794.400000 mW 121.600000 W	P	0.00000100 %	800MD7D	256 QAM,64 QAM,16QAM,QPSK

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Grand Rapids	Michigan	North 42 57 15	West 85 40 15		1.00

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? No
Exhibit submitted: No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
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? Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters: 10.70
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 191.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 0.80
(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: 3 story building, 40 ft poles

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	27.50000000-28.35000000 GHz	FX	794.400000 mW 121.600000 W	P	0.00000100 %	800MD7D	256 QAM,64 QAM,16QAM,QPSK

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