General Dynamics Mission Systems

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Address

Attention:	Mr. Gil O. 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: EMC/TEMPEST Group Lead Phone Number: 480.441.3725

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary: Verification of mesh radio operation for four (4) production transportable systems. Radios utilize unlicensed band but slightly higher power level is required for testing purposes.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Verification of mesh radio operation for four (4) production transportable systems. Verify proper integration into vehicle systems and basic radio functionality with all nodes operating simultaneously. Vehicles will be stationary during operation and within the radius of operation. Testing will be intermittent as each of the systems undergo verification over the start through stop dates.

Information

Callsign:	WN9XHW
Class of Station:	FX
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	05/01/2018
Operation End Date:	10/31/2018

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
Silvus	SC4240-580	6	No
Silvus	SC4240-580	1	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):	EMC/TEMPEST Group Lead
Date:	2018-04-11 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Phoenix	Arizona	North  33  15  29	West  112  1  26		10.00

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:   80.00 (b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   360.00 (c) Orientation in vertical plane:   7.00 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?   Yes (a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:   9.00 (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   457.00 (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   13.00 (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: This is a remote desert area south of Phoenix Arizona on the Gila River Indian Community. This remote test area is shielded to the North by the South Mountain range which lies between the test site and Sky Harbor Airport, and to the West by the Estrella Mountain range.

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	5.72500000-5.85000000 GHz	FX	4.000000 W 80.000000 W	P	0.00150000 %	20M0W7D	Data

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