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1257-EX-ST-2019
Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc.
1257-EX-ST-2019
Status: Pending
N/A
2019-07-11
Application Form:
OET Special Temporary Authority Report
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY
Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc.
Address
Attention:
Barry Williams
Street Address:
144 McCurdy Avenue North
P.O. Box:
217
City:
Rainsville
State:
AL
Zip Code:
35986
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:
Hibbeler
First Name:
Richard
Title:
Manager
Phone Number:
7037265671
Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Filing in advance of CBRS ICD so that pre-testing can be done with fixed CBSDs
Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
To test and evaluate coverage, propagation characteristics and performance in the 3550-3700 MHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service band. This testing is in advance of the Spectrum Access System Initial Commercial Deployment in conjunction with FCC docket 15-319 which is expected to consume a 6 month window starting in July. This STA is to facilitate installation and testing in advance of ICD and/or CBRS certification of radio devices.
Information
Callsign:
WO9XWJ
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
07/31/2019
Operation End Date:
01/26/2020
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
Baicells
233
16
No
Baicells
436
16
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):
Barry Williams
Title of Applicant (if any):
Authorized Representative
Date:
2019-07-10 00:00:00.0
Station Location
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Crossville
Alabama
North 34 16 10
West 85 59 36
25.00
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:
120.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
90.00
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?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
85.30
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
350.20
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
122.00
(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:
This site has a FCC ASR# 1036103
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
16QAM
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Kilpatrick
Alabama
North 34 15 56
West 86 4 43
25.00
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:
120.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
90.00
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
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
16QAM
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Sylvania
Alabama
North 34 29 52
West 85 44 35
25.00
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:
120.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
90.00
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
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
16QAM
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Dutton
Alabama
North 34 36 58
West 85 54 29
25.00
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:
120.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
90.00
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
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
16QAM
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Dogtown
Alabama
North 32 20 50
West 85 43 57
25.00
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:
120.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
90.00
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
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
16QAM
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Fort Payne
Alabama
North 34 26 39
West 85 42 7
25.00
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:
120.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
90.00
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?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
42.70
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
533.70
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
3.50
(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:
This site has a FCC ASR# 1284460
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
16QAM
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Fort Payne
Alabama
North 34 23 52
West 85 44 42
25.00
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:
120.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
90.00
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?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
59.10
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
504.80
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
8.00
(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:
This site has a FCC ASR# 1217848
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
16QAM
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Mentone
Alabama
North 34 35 6
West 85 35 14
25.00
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:
120.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
90.00
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?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
57.60
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
566.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
16.00
(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:
This site has a FCC ASR# 1218157
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
16QAM
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Rainsville
Alabama
North 34 29 35
West 85 50 47
25.00
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:
120.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
90.00
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?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
59.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
396.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
11.00
(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:
The tower is in the city of Rainsville and is shielded to the east by Water Tanks and other communications towers.
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
16QAM
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Fyffe
Alabama
North 34 26 34
West 85 54 30
25.00
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:
120.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
90.00
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?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
60.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
393.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
17.00
(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:
The tower is in the town of Fyffe and over 16km from the nearest runway
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
16QAM
City
State
Latitude
Longitude
Mobile
Radius of Operation
Adamsburg
Alabama
North 34 23 59
West 85 40 24
25.00
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:
120.00
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
90.00
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?
Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
40.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
449.50
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
9.00
(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:
Not applicable
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
QPSK
Action
Frequency
Station Class
Output Power/ERP
Mean Peak
Frequency Tolerance (+/-)
Emission Designator
Modulating Signal
New
3550.00000000-3700.00000000 MHz
FX
N/A 61.000000 W
20M0W7D
16QAM
81366
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