General Dynamics C4 Systems

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

General Dynamics C4 Systems

Address

Attention:	Gil Estrella
Street Address:	8201 E. McDowell Rd
P.O. Box:
City:	Scottsdale
State:	AZ
Zip Code:	85257
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: Estrella First Name: Gil Title: GDC4S EMC Engineer Phone Number: 4804413725

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary: A STA is necessary for continued development testing on the JTRS Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit (HMS) System Design and Demonstration (SDD) Program. Contract # W15P7T-04-C-E405 Government POC: Sayeed Hasan [email protected] (443) 395-8734

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

For continued development testing of HMS software-defined radios at the GDC4S facility in order to detect potential radio field issues and provide stability.

Information

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

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	02/18/2013
Operation End Date:	08/15/2013

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
General Dynamics	AN/PRC-155	30	No
General Dynamics	AN/PRC-154	30	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):	Gil O. Estrella
Title of Applicant (if any):	GDC4S EMC Engineer
Date:	2013-02-06 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Scottsdale	Arizona	North  33  27  34	West  111  54  15	8201 E. McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ	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
New	30.00000000-88.00000000 MHz	MO	20.000000 W 40.000000 W	M	0.00015000 %	25K0F1E	data

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	225.00000000-400.00000000 MHz	MO	20.000000 W 40.000000 W	M	0.00015000 %	1M20G7W	data

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	290.00000000-318.00000000 MHz	MO	20.000000 W 40.000000 W	M	0.00015000 %	25K0G7W	data

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	420.00000000-450.00000000 MHz	MO	20.000000 W 40.000000 W	M	0.00015000 %	1M20G7W	data

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	1350.00000000-1390.00000000 MHz	MO	10.000000 W 20.000000 W	M	0.00015000 %	1M20G7W	data
	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Cave Creek	Arizona	North  33  44  29	West  111  48  31	Cave Creek, AZ	30.00

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
New	30.00000000-88.00000000 MHz	MO	20.000000 W 40.000000 W	M	0.00015000 %	25K0F1E	data

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	225.00000000-400.00000000 MHz	MO	20.000000 W 40.000000 W	M	0.00015000 %	1M20G7W	data

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	290.00000000-318.00000000 MHz	MO	20.000000 W 40.000000 W	M	0.00015000 %	25K0G7W	data

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	420.00000000-450.00000000 MHz	MO	20.000000 W 40.000000 W	M	0.00015000 %	1M20G7W	data

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	1350.00000000-1390.00000000 MHz	MO	10.000000 W 20.000000 W	M	0.00015000 %	1M20G7W	data

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