Form 442

6238-EX-PL-1998 Text Documents

FORD COMMUNICATIONS INC.

1998-12-09ELS_870

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  ‘washington, DC 20554                                                                                                                   s060—0065
                                                                                                                                     Expires 9/30/98

                APPLICATION FOR NEW OR MODIFIED RADIO STATION AUTHORIZATION UNDER PART 5
                     OF FCC RULES — EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERYVICE (OTHER THAN BROADCAST)


  l-.      Applicant‘s Name and Post Office address                                                  DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BLOCK
           (Street address, city, state, and ZIP Code. See Instruction             File No.
           No. 4)

                Ford Communications Inc.                                                      6238~EX-/)L‘/77Q
                330 Town Center Dr.
                Suite 600
                Dearborn, MIL. 48126
              Attn: Mr. Bruce Reichmann

  5:a). Application for (check only one box)                                      Xb). For Modification indicate below:

         BX New station           [D] Modification of existing suthorization      File No:                                   Call Sign:
  E. Application for Modification: Check the box beside all particulars to be modified. Check either addition or re—
         placement to Indicate whether the change is an addition or a replacement of parameters in the current authorization.

Cl rreoueney —                             C emission —                          D rower —                               Grocation —
        []] addition or [{] replacement?       [] addition or [C] repiscement?     [J sddition or [{] replacement?           [] addition or {7] replscement?


E._‘       OTHER PARTICULARS — addition or replacement? (Describe below or in attached EXHIBIT No.                            )




  .                          of              Instruction below)
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        x hether kiz or Mit)                      POWER                                EMISSION                 sIGAL ING              E
                                                                                                                                    NECESSARY

                (A)                                (Q)                                                               P
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  (A)        List each frequency or frequency band separately. (If more space is required, attach as EXHIBIT No.
  (E)        Insert maximum RF. output power at the transmitter terminals, Specify unita                             .
  (C)        Insert maximum effective redlated power from the antenna (If pulsed emission, specify pesk power) Specify
             units.
  (D)         Insert "MEAN" or "PEAK" (See definitions in Part 5)
  (E)         List each type of emission separately for each frequency. (See Section 2201 of FCC Rulea)
  (F)        Insert es appropriate for the type of modulation:
             (1) the maximum speed of keying in batids;
             (2) maximum audio modulating frequency;
             (@) frequency deviation of carrier;
             (4) pulse duration and repetition rate.
             For complex emissions, desoribe in detell In the space provided below.
  () Describe how the necessary bandwidth was determined in space provided below.                                             FCC Form 442 ~ Page 2
  + or— 153 MHz in .27MHz/uSec. linear ramp sweeps, to achieve                                                           ‘               March 1996
                 best resolution over the maximum range.


 |;-u) Proposed location of transmitter and transmitting antenna (check only one box to indicate type of operation)
         []   FXBD/BASE                       [¥    mosice                             []   BASB AND MOBILE

~ |§ 1», If permanently located at a FIXED location, give below:                            &o). If mobile, describe the exact area of
 State           County                       City or Town                                        operation
                                                                                            CONTINENTAL US, HAWAIL & ALASKA.
 Aumber and street (or other indication of location)



 5‘i9X1. Enter geegraphical coordiantes exact to the nearest second (see instruction 10)    6(@)(TEnter geographical coordinates of the approximate
                                                                                            center of mobile operation (see instruction 10.)
 So‘th Latitude CD—MM—SS)                  West Longitude ©D—MM—S$)                         North Lattude                 Weet Longitude
         o        &            w                      o           .            &              o             .            PR              &        &

 5i4). Datum (see iInstruction 10..................               C nanz               D wan
 E. Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?                   vEs            1    xo
       If "YES%, give the following information:                                   s
       (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half—power point                    2.2                                                  o
       (b) Orientation in borizental plane  8.8                                (c) Orientation in vertical plane              3.3
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       Is this authorization to be used for fulfilling the requirement of a government contract with an agency of the
       United States Government?                                  D     ves            m    NO
       If "VES, aitach as EXHEIBIT No. _____                  a narrative statement desoribing the government project,
       agency and contact number.
 E.    Is this authorization to be used for the exclusive purpose of developing radlo equipment for export to be employed
       by stations under the Jurlsdiction of a foreign government?
                                                                  {Q ves               & xo
       If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No.              _____ the following information: Provide the contract number and the
       name of the foreign government concerned.


 £. Is this authorization to be used for providing communications essential to a research project? (The radio communi—
    cation is not the objective of the research project).
                                                1                       vyes           0O xo
       If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. _              _____ a narrative statement provding the following information:
       (a) A description of the nature of the research project beirg conducted.
       (b) A showing that the communications facllitles requested are necessary for the research project involved.
       (c) A showing that existing communications fecilities are inadequate.

 12. If all the answers to Items 7, 8 and 9 are "NO%, attach as EXHIBIT No. ______________ a narrative statement describing
       in detail the following:
       (a) The complete program of research and experimentation proposed including description of equipment
           and theory of operation.
       (b) The specific objectives sought to be sccomplished.
       (c) How the program of experimentation has a reagonable promise of contribution to the development, extension,
           expansion, or utllization of the radio art, or is along line not already Investigated.
 llta.) Give an estimate of the length of time that will be required to complete the program of
                                                                                              sxperlmentaflon proposed
         in this application: ___3_YES._..._______
      (b) If less than 2 years, glve the length of time in months that the authorization requested in this application
         will be required: ____________________________
 15      Would a Commission grant of this application come within Section L1907 of the FCC Rules, such that it mey have a
         significant environmental impact (see instruction 10?                         O    ves                 E   xo
         If "YES" attach as EXHIBIT No. _______________an Environmental Assessment as required by Section LISHL

 1:      um. below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state}:
             UFA    RER                                        MODEL NUMBER                                                             NO. OF UNITS
       5&! iecsrggf:ems Div.
       50 Apple Hill Dr.
       Tewksbury, Ma. 01876                                                 Experimental                                                          3


                                                                                                                         FCC Form 442 — Page 3
                                                                                                                                    March 1996


      is the equipment listed in Item 18 capable of station identification pursuant to Seotion §182? [ vEs                      ) wo
      Will the antenra extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or If mounted on an existing bullding, will it exten
      more than 6 meters above the bullding, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other
      than a bullding?                               C ves          M xo
      If "YES"®, give the following (see instruction 9)
      (a) Overall helght above ground to tip of antenna is ___                       _ meters
      (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level is ________ meters.
      (c) Distance to nearest aircreft landing area is                                                                 kilometers.
      (d) List any natural formations of existing man—made structures (hills, trees, weter tanks, towers, eto) which, in
          the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from alreraft and thereby minimize the
          meronautical hazard of the antenna.




      (e) Submit as EXHIBIT No. ____________ & vertical profile sketch of total structure Including supporting bullding,
          If any, giving heights in meters above ground for all significant features. Clearly indicate existing portion,
           noting perticulars of aviation obstruction lighting already available.
      Applicant is      (Check eniy ene bext

      {J    immoivipuan        (]     association                {] rartnErsimp            x    corporarion

      D     OTHER (describe in space provided below)




      Is appllcani a foreign government or a representative of a forelgn government?                               D    YES             NO

      Fas applicant or any party to this application hed any FCC station license or permit revoked or had any
      application for permit, license or renewsl denied by this Commission?                                        D    yBs      g      xo
      If "YES®, attach as EXHIBIT No. _____                     a statement giving call sign of lcense or permit
      revoked and relate ciroumstances.

      Will appllcant be owner and operater of the station?                                                         [    ves      fi      No
      Give name, title, and telephone number (Include area code), and Internet e—mail address (If applicable) of person
      who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application.

        Bruce P. Reichmann, Telecomm Analyst                          313—594—3389
      APPLICANT ANTI—DRUG ABUSE CERTFICATION:
      By checking "YES, the Individual applicant certifies that he or she is eligible for this license. This requires that
      he or she is not subject to a denial of federal benefits, Including FCC benefits, as a result of a drug offense
      conviction pursuant to Sectlon 6801 of the Ant— Drug Abuse Act of 1988 21 USC. 862 A non— individual applicant,
      eg, corporation, partnership or other unincorporated association, certifies that no party to the application is
      subject to a denial of federal benefits, pursuant to that seotlon. For definition of a "party" for these purposes,
      see 47 CFR 12002b).                                                                                          m    yss       D     NO

it2   List below all exhiblts in numerlcal sequence and the item number of form requiring the exhibit Identified.

 EXHIRIT NMBER       ITEM NO. OF   FORM        EXHMBIT Humsen          LTBM NO. DF FORM         EXMAIT NumiER             ITBM NO. OF ForM




                                                                                                                FCC Form 442 — Page 4
                                                                                                                              March 1996


@3 certiricarTion:
     Attention: Read this certification carefuily before signing this application.
     THE APPLICANT CERTIFIES THAT:
     (a) Coples of PCC Rule Parts 2 and 5 are on hand; and
     (b) Adequate financlal appropriations have been made to carry on the program of experimentation which will
         be conduoted by qualified personnel; and
     (c) All operations will be on an experimental basis in eccordance with Part 6 and other applicable rules, and will
          be conducted in such a manner and at such a time as to preclude harmful interference to any authorized
          station; and
    (d) Grant of the authorization requested herein will not be construed as a finding on the pert of the Commission:
         (1) that the frequencies and other technical perameters speoified in the euthorization are the best
             suited for the proposed program of experimentation, and
         (2) that the applicant will be authorized to operate on any basis other than experimental, and
         (9) that the Commission is obligated by the results of the experimental program to make provision in its rules
             including its table of frequency allocations for applicant‘s type of operation on a regularly lHcensed basia
     APPLICANT CERTIFIES FURTHER THAT:
     (e) All the statements in the application and aitached exhiblis are trus, complete and correct to the best of the
         applicant‘s knowledge; and
     {f) The applicant is willing to finance and conduct the experimental program with full knowledge and
         understanding of the above limitations; and
     (g) The applicant waives any clalm to the use of any psrncula.r frequency or of the electromagnetio spectrum as
         against the regulatory power of the USA.

         Signed and dated this            7th                            day of    August                                 .19   98

             Kame of Applicant         Ford Communictions, Inc.
         '                                                  luext correspend with name given on    e ”@)

             By       Bruce P. Reichmann                                                            L.             JM
                                     (print]                                                ~     Laignature?

         Title Assistant Secretary


     Check appropriate classification:


     D        Individual applicant      D      Member of applicant partnership

     E        Authorized employee       D      Office of applicant corporation or association

;\ILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BV FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title
i3 Section 1001, AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. Code, Title 47,
fisetion 812(a)(1), AND/OR FORFETURE (US. Code, Title 47, Section 5031.
                                      NOTIFICATION TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER PRIVACY ACT OF 1974
                                               AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980
Information requested through this form is authorized by the Communications Act of 1964, as amended, and specified
by Section 808 therein. The information will be used by Federal Communications Commission staff to determine
«wligibility for issulng authorizations in the use of the frequency spectrum and to effect the provisions of regulatory
iusponsibilities rendered by the Commisslon by the Act Information requested by this form will be available to the
pablic unless otherwise requested pursuant to 47 CFR 0450 of the FCC Rules and Regulations, Your response is required
10 obtain this authorization.

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 ng the collaction of information. Send comments regarding this burden estmate or any other aspect of this collection of
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"‘HE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OP 1974, PL 98—570, DECEMBER 81, 1974, 6 US.C. $62a(e)(8),
AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980, PL 96—611, DECEMBER 11 1980, 44 US.C. 867.

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Document Modified: 2001-08-30 09:45:10

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