General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

0580-EX-ST-2016

Status: Denied/Dismissed

WJ9XDW
2016-04-25

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

Description	Category	Date
E-Mail generated [Apr 22 2016]	Correspondence	2016-04-22
Incoming generated [Apr 25 2016]	Correspondence	2016-04-25
Dismissal Without Prejudice generated [Apr 25 2016]	Correspondence	2016-05-18
Compact Lens Antenna	Images	2016-04-21

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Address

Attention:	3550 General Atomics
Street Address:
P.O. Box:	85608
City:	San Diego
State:	CA
Zip Code:	92121
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: Delaware
First Name: Sheri
Title: Engineering Manager
Phone Number: 858 762-6993

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This frequency authorization is required for flight testing of the developmental payload system for the GA-ASI aircraft.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Flight testing of the developmental payload system for the GA-ASI aircraft. Will test the prescribed equipement for interfacing and performance of the payload system.

Information

Callsign:	WJ9XDW
Class of Station:	MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	05/01/2016
Operation End Date:	10/01/2016

Manufacturer

Manufacturer	Model Number	No. Of Units	Experimental
List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:
L-3 Com	ATE	1	Yes

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):	Sheri W. Delaware
Title of Applicant (if any):	Engineering Manager
Date:	2016-04-21 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	San Diego	California	North 32 48 50	West 117 8 34	Montgomery Field Airport, San Diego, CA: max altitude 25,000 ft MSL	20.00

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
Modified	14.40000000-14.83000000 GHz	MO	6.300000 W 446.000000 W	M	0.00005000 %	1M60G1D	BPSK

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	14.40000000-14.83000000 GHz	MO	6.300000 W 446.000000 W	M	0.00005000 %	20M0G1D	OQPSK

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	14.40000000-14.83000000 GHz	MO	6.300000 W 446.000000 W	M	0.00005000 %	7M00G1D	OQPSK

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	14.40000000-14.83000000 GHz	MO	6.300000 W 446.000000 W	M	0.00005000 %	90M0G1D	OQPSK

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Borrego Springs	California	North 33 17 15	West 116 16 3	Borrego Springs, CA: max altitude 25,000 ft MSL	100.00

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: 12.00
(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
Modified	14.40000000-14.83000000 GHz	MO	6.300000 W 446.000000 W	M	0.00005000 %	1M60G1D	BPSK

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	14.40000000-14.83000000 GHz	MO	6.300000 W 446.000000 W	M	0.00005000 %	20M0G1D	OQPSK

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	14.40000000-14.83000000 GHz	MO	6.300000 W 446.000000 W	M	0.00005000 %	7M00G1D	OQPSK

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
Modified	14.40000000-14.83000000 GHz	MO	6.300000 W 446.000000 W	M	0.00005000 %	90M0G1D	OQPSK

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Pacific Ocean	Pacific Ocean	North 32 37 44	West 118 16 5	Pacific Ocean: max altitude 25,000 ft MSL	250.00

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	14.40000000-14.83000000 GHz	MO	6.300000 W 446.000000 W	M	0.00005000 %	1M60G1D	BPSK

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	14.40000000-14.83000000 GHz	MO	6.300000 W 446.000000 W	M	0.00005000 %	20M0G1D	OQPSK

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	14.40000000-14.83000000 GHz	MO	6.300000 W 446.000000 W	M	0.00005000 %	7M00G1D	OQPSK

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	14.40000000-14.83000000 GHz	MO	6.300000 W 446.000000 W	M	0.00005000 %	90M0G1D	OQPSK

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