Form 442

0229-EX-PL-2000 Text Documents

GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.

2000-10-02ELS_42111

 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION                                                                                                  APPROVED ay on
 Washington,             DC 20554                                                                                                          3080—0065
                                                                                                                                    Expres Y30/SS8

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


 1.      Applisan‘‘s Name and Post Office address                                                       D0 NOT WRITE IN THIS BLOCK
        (Stree: address, city, state, and ZIP Code. See irstruction                     File No.
         No. 4:


 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.                                                       0 Z Z 7‘ E)(~ [DL/ ZOfld
 16761 Via Del Campo Court
 San Diego, Califoria 92127—1713



 Ma). apr.cetion for (check only one box)                                              Xb). For Modification indilcate below:

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             Mex&   : ation            ogificatio
                                     Madif i      n    of f exsting autrar:zat
                                                                       n       ion     File No:                             Call Sign:     KA2ZXVZ
 3. applicaron for Modification: Check the box beside all particulars to be modified. Check elther addition o re—
   placemec. :o Indicate whether the change is an addition or a replacement of parameters in the current azthorizatio

EK#rrequency —                            C emission —                               {Q rower —                           C location —
      CA adose~ w [|] reptcement?             [ agortion or []] repicement?             J asgazion or []] repiacement?      {D] addition or [1 reptacemer‘


D otHER "sTCULARS — addt.on or replacement" Describe selow or in attached LXHIBiT No.                                           )



 4. Particu.sr~s of           ration isee !nstruction below}
         Frequenc, cate                                                                     z                     MODLLA _ NG       NECESSAPY     FaNC   . 2—
      whether «="; c MHz]                        POWER                                      SMISSION                SIGw               &     Q"Z? C
             C                                        (C)                                     (D                     (P                       D




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 (A)       Lis: sa3h frequency or frequency band separately. (If more space is required, attach as ZXHIBIT No.
 (B)       insem maximum RF. output power at the traznsmitter terminals Specify ini‘s
 (C)       Inser maximum effective radlated power "rom the antenna (If pulsed emission, spec:‘y peak power. Speci‘y
           units
 (D)       inser: *MEAN® or "PEAK" (See definitions in Part 5).
 (E)        List each type of emission separately for each frequency. (See Section 2201 of FCC Ruies)
 (F)       Inser. as appropriate for the type of modulation:
           (1) ‘:te maximum speed of keying in bauds                        14.400
           (2) =aximum audio modulating frequency;                            1000
           (8) frequency deviation of carrier.                                ~0015%
           (4) pulse duration and repetition rate.         N/A
           For omplex emissions, describe in detail in the space provided below.
 (G)       Describe how the necessary bandwidth was ietermined in space provided below.                                      FCC Form 442 — Page
              Determined at the 6 DB point                                                                                                    March 199


§a). Proposed location of transmitter and transmitting antenns (check only one box to indicate type of operation}
     D FIXED/BASE                    D MOBILE                     @ BASE AND MOBILE

b). Ifpermanently located at a FXED location.give below.                                    We If moblle, describe the exact area of
State           County                        Clity or Town                                       operation
NC        Carteret                   Swansboro
Number and street (or other Indication of location)                                                  4 miles E of SWANSBORO, NC
                                                                                                     100 NM Radius

§(D)(1). Enter geographical coordiantes exact to the nearest second (see iwnetruction 10)   KCXiEnter geographical coordinates sf the approxmate
                                                                                            certer of mobile operation (see freruction    10}
North Lattude ©O—MM—SS)                 ' west Longitude ©O—MM—SS}                          Narmtn Latitude               Wes: _:rgitude
        o         ‘           *         i             o            *           "*             2               ‘      "    o          *
 34            41        25.583         >       77             1         46.807

xd). Datum (see instruc:ion 10) ..................                 D     NAD 27        D    NADQ 83

8.    Is a directional anterna (other than radar) used? E 1Es        D xo
      If *YES", give the folowing information:
      (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half—power point
      (b) Orientation in Rhorizontal plane                    (c) Orientation in vertical plane


7.    Is this authorization ‘o be used for fulfllling the requirement of a government contract with an agency of the
      United States Government?                           D v1Es             No

      If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT Na __________ a narrative statement descriting the government project,
      agency and contact number.

8.    Is this authorization to be used for the exclusive purpose of developing radio equipment for export to be employed
      by stations under ‘he Jurisdiction of a foreign government?
                                                                   0O ves              x xo
      If "YSS", attach as SZSXHMIBIT No _________ the following information: Provide the sontract number and the
      name of the foreig~ governzent concerned.


9.    Is this authorization :o be used for providing communlcations essential ‘to a research project? (The radio communi—
      catlon is not ‘he ofjective of ‘the research project).
                                                                         ¥Es           L¥ xo
      If "YES~,. attach as EXHIBIT No __________.a narrative statement provding the following information:
      (a) A description of ‘the nature of the research project being conducted
      (b) A showing that ‘the communlications facilitiese requested are necessary for the research project :nvolved.
      (c) A showing that existing communlcations facilities are inadequate


10. If all the answers to Items 7. 9, and 9, are "NO", attach as EXHIBIT No. ____________ a narrative statement describi—:
    in detail the following:
    (a) The complete program of research and experimentation proposed irciuding description of equipment
        and theory of operation.
    (b) The specific objectives sought to be accomplished.
    (c) How the program of experimentation has a reasonable promise of contribution to the development extension,
        expansion, or utllization of the radio art, or is along line not already ‘nvestigated.
li(a). Give an estimate of the lergth of time that will be required to compiete the program of experimentation propose:
         in this application: __2 months
     (b) If less than 2 years, give the length of time in months that the authorization requested in this application
         will be required:
12      Would a Commission grarn: of this application come within Section LS07 of the FCC Rules, such that it may have :
        significant environmental ‘mpact (see instruction 11)?        D vEs            E No
        If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. ______________ an Environmental Assessment as required by Section LIGiL

18.     List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental so state):
        MANLFACTURER                                                       MODEL NUMBER                                            NO. OF UNnITs
        Bendix/King                                                             VHF                                                  2
        Sierra Monolithics                                                   POOO98                                                  2




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14.    is the equipment listed in Item i3 capable of station identification pursuant to Section L2 D                      YES      @ NO

14     Wili the antenna extend more than 8 meters above the ground. or if mounted on an existing buillding, will it extenc
       more than 6 meters above the bullding, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other
       than a building?                               D 1Es          E No
       If "YES", give the following (see Instruction 9¢
       {a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna is ____________ meters
       {(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mear sea level is ______________ meters.
       (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area is                                                                 kllometers.
       id) 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 shieli the antenna from aircraft and thereby minimize the
           aeronautical hazard of the antenna.




       {e} Submit as EXHIBIT No. _______ _ a vertical profile sketch of totai structure including supporting bullding.
           If any. giving heights in meters above ground for all significant features Clearly ind‘cate existing portion,
           noting particulars of aviation obstruction lightirng already avallable.

18.    Appilcant is     ({heck enly one bea}


       J momviouar              C assoctation                     Q rartneErsuHip           [X corporation

       J OTHER (describe in space provided below)




17.    is applican:t a foreign government or a representative of a foreign government?                              D    YES       E]     NO

18.    Has applicant or any party to this application had any FCC station license or permit revorked or had any
           lma t
       application £
                   for permit, license or renewal denied E
                                                         ty this Commission?2                        D vEs      E                         xo
       If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. _________. a statement giving call sign of license or permit
       revoked and relate circumstances.

19.    Will applicant be owner and operator of the station?                                                        Q     YES       D      NO

20.    Give name. title, and telephone number (include area code), and Internet e—mail address ((" applicable) of person
       who can best handle inquiries pertaining :o this application.
      Jon E. Lathrop, Director of Programs, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
      858.455.2629; jon.lathrop@gat.com (e—mail)
2L     APPLICANT ANTI—DORUG ABUSE CERTFICATION:
       By checking "YES"®, the individual applicant certifies that he or she is eligible for this licezse This requires that
       he or she is not subject to a denilal of federal benefits, including FCC benefits, as a result of a drug offense
       sonvictionr pursuant to Section 5301 of the Antl— Drig Abuse Act of :988, 21 USC. 862 A roz— individual appilcant
       eg. corporation, partnership or other unincorpora‘ted association, certifies that no party :o ‘the application :s
       subject to a denial of federal benefits, pursuant to ‘hat section. For definition of a "party" for these purposes,
       see 47 CFR t12002(b).                                                                             E vEs        D xo


22.    List below all exhibits in numerical sequence and :the item number of form requiring the exhibit identified.


  bumBiT   NUVEER     iTéM NO. OFf FORM        EX00B11   MUMBER        iTEM NO. OFf FORMM       ExXMO1T MUMBER             tTBM MQ. OF FORMM




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20.    CERTFICATION:
      _ Attention: Read this certification carefully before signing this application
       THE APPLICANT CERTFIES THAT:
       (a) Coples of FCC Rule Parts 2 and 5 are on hand; and
       (b) Adequate financial appropriations have been made to carry on the program of experimentation which will
           be conducted by qualified personnel; and
       (c) All operations will be on an experimental basis in accordance with Part S and other applicable rules and will
           be conducted in such a manner and at such a time as to preciude karmful interference to any authorized
           station; and
       (d) Grant of the authorization requested herein will not be construed as a finding on the part of the Commission:
           (1) that the frequencles and other technical parameters specifiied in ‘he authorization are the best
               suited for the proposed program of experimentation, and
           (2) that the applicant will be authorized to operate on any basis otrer than experimental, and
           (8) that the Commission is obligated by the results of the experimenrtal program to make provislon in its rules
               including its ‘able of "requency allocatiors for applicant‘s typre of operation on a regulariy licensed basis
       APPLICANT CERTFIES FURTHER THAT:
       te) All the statemen‘s in the arplication and attached exhibits are true, complete and correct to the test of the
           app.icant‘s knowledge;, arnd
       (f) The applicant is willing to "inance and conduct the experimental program with full knowledge and
           understanding of the above limitations and
       ig) The applicant waives any claim to the use of any particular frequercy or of the electromagnetic spectrum as
           against the regulatory power of the USA.


           Signed and dated this                                 % day of %fl %                                             D P02>>

           Name of Applicant         General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
                                                            laest cerrespend   eith neme given g


           By         J.E. Lathrop
                                      pront]                                             C         "m;fl@’

           Titte    Director of Programs, General Atomics                      ronautical Systems, Inc.

       Check appropriate classification:


       D    Individual applicant          D    Member of applicant partnership


       D     Authorized employee          D    Offlce of appilcant corporation or association


WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT {U.S. Code, Title
18 Section 100 1}, AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. Code, Titie 47,
Section 3iZ(zui1!, AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.$. Code, Title 47, Section 503).
                                        NOTIFICATION TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER PRIVACY ACT OF 1974
                                              AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980
iInformation requested through this form is authorized by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and specified
by Section 308 therein. The information will be used by Federal Communica:iions Commission staff to determine
eligibnility for issuing authorizations in the use of the frequency spectrum and to effect the provisions of regulatory
responsibilities rendered by the Commission by the Act Information requested by this form will be avallable to the
public uniless otherwise requested pursuant to 47 CFR 0459 of the FCC Rules and Regulations Your response is require<
to obtain this authorization.

Pubhc    reporting burden for this collestion of information is estmated to average ‘our (4) hours per response, including the :me
for reviewrg instructions, searching ex:sting data sources, gathering and maintaning         the data needed, and completing and rewew—
ing the collection of infornation. Send comments regarding this burden estmate or any other aspect of this collection of
nformation, including suggestions for reducing the burden to the Federal Communications Commission, Records Management
Branch, Paperwork Reduction Project (3060—0065), Washington, OC 20554.                DO NOT send compieted applications to this
addross.        ingwiduals   are not requred to respond to this collection unless it dsplays a currenty vald OMB control number.


THE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974, PL 9G—579, DECEMBER 31, 1974, 5 USC. §62ZaCeX3),
AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 19890, PL 98—511. DECEMBER I!1, 1980 44 USC. aso7.

                                                                                                               FCC Form 442 — Page 5
                                                                                                                          March 1996



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Document Modified: 2000-10-02 15:12:44

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