General Dynamics C4 Systems

0369-EX-ST-2014

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WG2XWO
2014-05-23

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

Description	Category	Date
Grant E-mail Notification generated [May 24 2014]	Correspondence	2014-05-24
Grant E-mail Notification generated [May 24 2014]	Correspondence	2014-05-24

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

General Dynamics C4 Systems

Address

Attention:	Nathaniel Berwind
Street Address:	8201 E. McDowell Rd., MD H2009
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: Sinclair
First Name: Keith
Title: Director, Solution Architects
Phone Number: (415)310-9165

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Pursuant to Section 5.3(d) and (f) and Section 5.61 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 5.3(d), (f), 5.61 (2012), General Dynamics C4 Systems (GD C4S), hereby respectfully requests special temporary authority (STA) from May 8th, 2014 through July 8th, 2014 to operate in the 698-716/728-746 MHz bands for the purpose of demonstrating prototype broadband Long-Term Evolution (LTE) equipment to base personnel at NSWC Crane in Crane, Indiana.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Demonstration of mobile broadband wireless technologies, in the form of LTE. Demonstration of mobile broadband wireless technologies, in the form of LTE. Operation will be constrainted to an area of 10km around an existing tower (38deg5250.41”N 86deg50’16.95”W) located on the base. The STA is requested for the duration of 2 months in order to perform a initial basic demonstration followed by subsequent application testing. The STA will serve the public interest by providing naval personnel with an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the benefits and capabilities of LTE.

Information

Callsign:	WG2XWO
Class of Station:	MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	05/08/2014
Operation End Date:	07/08/2014

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:
General Dymamics C4 Systems	eNB	1	No
General Dynamics C4 Systems	UE	6	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):	Nathaniel Berwind
Title of Applicant (if any):	Senior Contracts Manager
Date:	2014-04-28 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Crane	Indiana	North 38 52 50	West 86 50 17	Crane, IN	15.00

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: 65.00
(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
New	699.00000000-716.00000000 MHz	MO	200.000000 mW 200.000000 mW	P		5M00W7W	OFDM

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	729.00000000-746.00000000 MHz	MO	20.000000 W 550.000000 W	P		5M00W7W	OFDM

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