Form 442

0185-EX-PL-2002 Text Documents

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

2002-08-13ELS_57778

 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS comMISsION                                                                                           APPROVED 8Yy omB
 Washington, DC 20554                                                                                                              3060 —0065
                                                                                                                             Exp_ires 9/30/98B8


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


 1.     Applicant‘s Name and Post Offiice address                                                     Do NOT WRITE IN THIS BLOCK
        (Street address, city, state, and ZIP Code. See instruction               File No.



                                                                                        0L85—EX—PL— 2002
        No. 4)

        General Atomics Aeronautical Systems,                           Inc.
        Attn:   Sonja Mitovski
        16761 Via Del Campo Court
        San Diego,   CA 92127—1713



 oi a). Application for (check only one box}                                     2b). For Modification indicate below:

      @( New station          D        Modification of existing authorization
                                                                                 File No:                             Call Sign:
 3. Application for Modification: Check the box beside all particulars to be modified. Check either addition or re—
   placement to indlcate whether the change is an addition or a replacement of parameters in the current authorization

C FREQUENCY         —                      DEMlSSION «=                         J rower —                          {QrLocation —
      J agdition or []] replacement?           [ agdition or [(] reptacement?     [ addition or [(] repiacement?      [ addition or [ reptecement?


J OTHER PARTICULARS — addition or replacement? (Describe below or in attached EXHIBIT No.



 4. Particulars of Operation (see instruction below)
    fr    cy (state
  whfl::‘e:m  o" hn                               POWER                                EMISSION              N?&:Ilm         NECESSATIHZB)N‘OWDTH


          (A)               (B)                  (C)                D)                 (©)                      (F)                   (G)
       5300               15W                 27dBW              Mean             20MBFIW                 7 . 5MHz            20MHz
       5350               15W                 27dBW              Mean             20MBFIW                 7 . 5MHz            20MHz
       5800               15W                 45dBW              Mean              1MBFIW                 200KB                1MHz
       5850               15W                 45dBW              Mean              1MBFIW                 200KB                1MHz


        The frequencies listed above are most importhnt to us.                                   We      ve, however, |requested
        additional frequencies which are listed in                              hibit 2.




 (A)     List each frequency or frequency band separately. (If more space is required, attach as EXHIBIT No.                          _2
 (B)     Insert maximum RF. output power at the transmitter terminals Specify units.
 (C)     iInsert maximum efféective radilated power from the antenna (If pulsed emission, specify peak 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 Rules)
 (F)     Insert as appropriate for the type of modulation:
         (1) the maximum speed of keying in bauds
         (2) maximum audio modulating frequency;
         (3) frequency deviation of carrier,
         (4) pulse duration and repetition rate.
         For complex emissions, describe in detall in the space provided below.
 (G)     Describe how the necessary bandwidth was determilned in space provided below.                                 FCC Form 442 — Page 2
                                                                                                                                  March 1996


5(a). Proposed location of transmitter and transmitting antenna (check only one box to indicate type of operation):
           [B( FIXED/BASE                       D     MOBILE                          D        BASE AND MOBILE

5(b). If permanently located at a FIXED location, give below:                                  5(c). If mobile, describe the exact area of
State               County                      City or Town                                         operation
  CA                San Diego                    San Diego
Number and street (or other indication of location)

           16761 Via Del Campo Court

B(D)(1). Enter geographical coordiantes exact to the nearest second (see instruction 10)       B¥@)(WEnter geographical coordinates of the approximate
                                                                                               center of mobile operation (see instruction      10.)
North Latitude (DD—MM—SS)                    West Longitude (DD—MM—SS)                         North Latitude                    West Longitude
           0            ®         »7                      0         #           r»               0              >          L4    o          2          LU




      33           ol        03                     117        05         40

d). Datum (see instruction 10); ..................                  J    nxap2az      [( nNapss                     GPS was used.
68.    Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? [EX yES                      D        NO
       If "YES", give the following information:
       (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half—power point_                2 degrees
       (b) Orientation in horizontal plane                                      (c) Orientation in vertical plane                    Yes

       Is this authorization to be used for fulfilling the requirement of a government contract with an agency of the
       United States Government?                                         v¥ES         D        NO

       If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. _____.1 ___.a narrative statement describing the government project,
       agency and contact number.

       Is this authorization to be used for the exclusive purpose of developing radio equipment for export to be employed
       by stations under the jurisdiction of a foreign government?
                                                                    J vyes            & no
       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 essentilal to a research project? (The radio communi—
       cation is not the objective of the research project).
                                                                         vYES                  NO
       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 communications facilities requested are necessary for the research project involved.
       (c) A showing that existing communications facilities are inadequate.

10. 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 accomplished.
       (c) How the program of experimentation has a reasonable promise of contribution to the development, extension,
           expansion, or utilization of the radio art, or is along line not already investigated.
ll{(a). Give an estimate of the length of time that will be required to complete the program of experimentation proposed
           in this application:        Ongoing (5+ Years)
      (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 grant of this application come within Section 11807 of the FCC Rules, such that it may have a
         significant environmental
                               2   impact (see instruction 11)?9      D ¥ES            m NO
           If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. ________________ an Environmental Assessment as required by Section 1.18i1.

18.        List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state):
           MANUF ACTURER                                                  MODEL NUMBER                                                     NO. OF UNITS
               Sierra Monolithic                                            1234211—FF—N                                                        2




                                                                                                                                FCC Form 442 — Page 3
                                                                                                                                           March 1996


14.   Is the equipment listed in Item 18 capable of station identification pursuant to Section 5.152?               D     YES      @      NO

      Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing bullding, will it extend
      more than 6 meters above the bullding, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other
      than a building?9                                         J vEs             kKk 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 mean sea level is _______________ meters.

      (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area is                                                                   kilometers.
      (@) 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 ailrcraft and thereby minimize the
          aeronautical hazard of the antenna.




      (e) Submit as EXHIBIT No. ___________ _.a vertical profile sketch of total structure including supporting building,
          if any, giving heights in meters above ground for all significant features. Clearly indicate existing portion,
          noting particulars of aviation obstruction lighting already available.

16.   Applicant I$:     (Check only one box?

      C        imopmvipuar       []     assoctation             []   PARTNERSHIP           kx corporatION

      []       OTHER (describe in space provided below)




17.   Is applicant a foreign government or a representative of a foreign government?                                 D     YES     @      NO

18.   Has applicant or any party to this application had any FCC station license or permit revoked or had any
      application for permit, license or renewal denied by this Commission?                        D yp3      m                           No
      If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. _____________. a statement giving call sign of license or permit
      revoked and relate cireumstances.

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

20.   Give name, title, and telephone number (include area code), and Internet e—mail address (if applicable) of person
      who can best handle inquirles pertaining to this application.
       Sonja Mitovski                                                              (858) 455—3622
       Associate Contracts Administrator                                           sonja.mitovski@gat.com
21.   APPLICANT ANTI—DRUG ABUSE CERTIFICATION:
      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 Section 5801 of the Anti— Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 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 section. For definition of a "party" for these purposes,
      see 47 CFR 1.2002%(b).                                                                                               vEs      [ no
                                                                                                                     4




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


  EXHIBIT NUMBER      TEM NO. OF FORM          EXHIBHT NUMBER         1TIEM NO. Of FORM        EXHIB1T   NUMBER             ITEM NO. OF FORM

           1                 7
           2                 4




                                                                                                                  FCC Form 442 — Page 4
                                                                                                                                 March   1996


© 28.   CERTIFICATION:
        Attention: Read this certification carefully before signing this application.
        THE APPLICANT CERTIFIES THAT:
        (a) Copies 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 5 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 part of the Commission:
            (1) that the frequencies and other technical parameters specified in the authorization 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
            (8) 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 licensed basis.
        APPLICANT CERTIFIES FURTHER THAT:
        (e) All the statements in the application and attached exhibits are true, complete and correct to the best of the
            applicant‘s knowledge; and
        (£) 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 claim to the use of any particular frequency or of the electromagnetic spectrum as
            against the regulatory power of the USA.


             Signed and dated this              M              2.3                day of                                         .4«   2002

             Name of Applicant                   General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
                                                                   (lmust correspond   wit        lwen on page   1)


             By            Terry Foster
                                           ( print?                      Vv                  *       \(signature)

             Title       Manager of Avionics Assembly

        Check appropriate classification:


        D     Individual applicant             D      Member of applicant partnership

        ey
        KX     Authorized employee             D      Office of applicant corporation or association


 WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title
 18 Section 1001}, AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. Code, Title 47,
 Section 312(a)(1)}, AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S$. Code, Title 47, Section 503).
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                                                   AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980
 Information requested through this form is authorized by the Communications Act of 19934, as amended, and specified
 by Section 808 therein. The information will be used by Federal Communications Commission staff to determine
 eligibility for issuing authorizations in the use of the frequency spectrum and to effect the provisions of regulatory
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 THE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974, P.L 98—579, DECEMBER 81, 1974, 5 US.C. 552a(e)(8),
 AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980, P.L 96—511, DECEMBER i1, 1980, 44 U.S.C. 8507.

                                                                                                                      FCC Form 442 — Page 5
                                                                                                                                 March 1996



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