EFW Inc.

1680-EX-ST-2020

Status: Pending

N/A
2020-10-26

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DescriptionCategoryDate
E-Mail generated [Oct 26 2020]Correspondence2020-10-26
Radar Technology OverviewImages2020-10-26
Antenna Description drawing and detailsImages2020-10-26
Dismissal Without Prejudice generated [Oct 29 2020]Correspondence2020-10-29
Dismiss E-mail Notification generated [Oct 30 2020]Correspondence2020-10-30
Application Form:
OET Special Temporary Authority Report
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  EFW Inc.

Address
Attention: Steven VanLaningham
Street Address: 4700 Marine Creek Parkway
P.O. Box:
City: Fort Worth
State: TX
Zip Code: 76179
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: VanLaningham
First Name: Steven
Title: Sr. Staff Systems Engineer
Phone Number: 469-475-1558

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Elbit Systems of America (ESA) will be testing a new radar that will ultimately be used for border security, air domain awareness, etc. This STA will allow us to test this radar and correct issues or improve performance.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  To test an X-band pulse doppler radar for accuracy, detection capability, and other performance criteria. These tests will be conducted against ground targets, sea surface targets, and air targets.

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

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 03/31/2021
Operation End Date: 09/30/2021

Manufacturer
List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:  
Manufacturer Model Number No. Of Units Experimental
EFW Inc. DAiR 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): Steven VanLaningham
Title of Applicant (if any): Sr. Staff Systems Engineer
Date: 2020-10-26 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Tucson Arizona North  32  10  0 West  110  54  52 10.00
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?   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
New 9.00000000-10.00000000 GHz FX 480.000000 W 20.000000 kW P 0.01000000 % 1G00 CW
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 9.00000000-10.00000000 GHz FX 480.000000 W 20.000000 kW P 0.01000000 % 1G00A CW
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Marana Arizona North  32  25  5 West  111  8  17 10.00
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:   14.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   1429.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   4.20
(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 9.00000000-10.00000000 GHz FX 480.000000 W 20.000000 kW P 0.01000000 % 1G00A CW
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
McAllen Texas North  26  7  51 West  98  16  27 10.00
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:   14.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   37.00
(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: None
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 9.00000000-10.00000000 GHz FX 480.000000 W 20.000000 kW P 0.01000000 % 1G00A CW
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
McAllen Texas North  26  8  1 West  98  17  18 10.00
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:   14.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   37.00
(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: None
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 9.00000000-10.00000000 GHz FX 480.000000 W 20.000000 kW P 0.01000000 % 1G00A CW
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Fort Worth Texas North  32  49  47 West  97  23  0
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:   14.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   222.00
(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: None
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 9.00000000-10.00000000 GHz FX 480.000000 W 20.000000 kW P 0.01000000 % 1G00A CW

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