Original STA Application

0123-EX-PL-2005 Text Documents

General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies, Inc.

2005-04-27ELS_70447

FCC FORM STA Page 1 of 4 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY This request for Special Temporary Authority (STA) is for a Existing STA 1. Name of Applicant (Company): General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies, Inc. 2. Address: Attention: Mr. Timothy M. Shroyer Street Address: 1900 Prodelin Drive P.O. Box: City: Newton State: NC Zip Code: 28658 Country: E-Mail Address: Tim.Shroyer@TriPointGlobal.com 3. Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application: Last Name: Shroyer First Name: Timothy Title: Vice President Phone Number: 408-232-1615 4. Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary: General Dynamics has created prototype units of a new satcom system ready to be installed for testing, demonstration and training to the U.S. Signal Corps at Fort Gordon, GA by the end of this week. Two of these prototype systems have already been provided to the U.S. military for use in Iraq, and orders for 25 more have already been accepted. General Dynamics anticipates that the STA will be required for a period of time less than 6 months, until an application for experimental authorization has been filed and granted. 5. Please explain the purpose of operation: Testing, demonstration and training of a Ku-band VSAT-type satcom network utilizing a hub terminal and sub- meter mobile terminals to provide services predominantly for military applications. Testing, demonstration and training of a Ku-band VSAT-type satcom network utilizing a hub terminal and sub-meter mobile terminals to provide private satellite communications services predominantly for military applications. The system is intended to demonstrate wideband service using FSS satellite transponders. Please see the attached narrative for further information. 6. Call Sign: WC9XAP Class of Station: FX MO Nature of Service: Experimental 7. Location of proposed operation: Operation Start Date: 11/19/2004 Operation End Date: 05/18/2005 8. 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 S825-1100 2 Yes Prodelin 1244-930 1 No 9. 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): T. Shroyer Title of Applicant (if any): Vice President Date: Nov 7 2004 12:00AM https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/els/reports/STA_Print.cfm?mode=current&application_seq=28305 4/21/2005

FCC FORM STA Page 2 of 4 Station Location City State Latitude Longitude Mobile: VertexRSI Richardson, TX (1) Richardson TX North 32 58 27 West 96 42 15 facility Datum: NAD 83 Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? Yes Exhibit submitted: Yes (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: Frequency Station Mean/ Emmission Modulating Action Frequency Output Power/ERP Tolerance Class Peak Designator Signal (+/-) 14.36000000- 2.170000 W / 0.00001000 New MO P 2M60G1D 2.048 MBPS 14.50000000 GHz 180.700000 kW % Frequency Station Output Mean/ Emmission Modulating Action Frequency Tolerance Class Power/ERP Peak Designator Signal (+/-) 14.36000000- 15.100000 W / 0.00001000 Modified FX P 2M60G1D 2.048 MBPS 14.50000000 GHz 80.100000 kW % Mobile: General Dynamics Taunton, (2) Taunton MA North 41 57 5 West 71 7 48 MA facility Datum: NAD 83 Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? Yes Exhibit submitted: Yes (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point: 2.30 (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: Frequency Station Mean/ Emmission Modulating Action Frequency Output Power/ERP Tolerance Class Peak Designator Signal (+/-) https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/els/reports/STA_Print.cfm?mode=current&application_seq=28305 4/21/2005

FCC FORM STA Page 3 of 4 14.36000000- 2.170000 W / 0.00001000 New MO P 2M60G1D 2.048 MBPS 14.50000000 GHz 180.700000 kW % (3) Fort Gordon GA North 33 24 36 West 82 8 24 Mobile: Fort Gordon, GA Datum: NAD 83 Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? Yes Exhibit submitted: Yes (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point: 2.30 (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: Frequency Station Mean/ Emmission Modulating Action Frequency Output Power/ERP Tolerance Class Peak Designator Signal (+/-) 14.36000000- 2.170000 W / 0.00001000 New MO P 2M60G1D 2.048 MBPS 14.50000000 GHz 180.700000 kW % (4) Duluth GA North 33 55 10 West 84 16 12 Mobile: VertexRSI Duluth, GA facility Datum: NAD 83 Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? Yes Exhibit submitted: Yes (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point: 2.30 (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: Frequency Station Mean/ Emmission Modulating Action Frequency Output Power/ERP Tolerance Class Peak Designator Signal (+/-) 14.36000000- 2.170000 W / 0.00001000 New MO P 2M60G1D 2.048 MBPS 14.50000000 GHz 180.700000 kW % https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/els/reports/STA_Print.cfm?mode=current&application_seq=28305 4/21/2005

FCC FORM STA Page 4 of 4 Mobile: Coherent Systems (5) Fredericksburg VA North 38 19 50 West 77 28 56 Fredericksburg, VA facility Datum: NAD 83 Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? Yes Exhibit submitted: Yes (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point: 2.30 (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: Frequency Station Mean/ Emmission Modulating Action Frequency Output Power/ERP Tolerance Class Peak Designator Signal (+/-) 14.36000000- 2.170000 W / 0.00001000 New MO P 2M60G1D 2.048 MBPS 14.50000000 GHz 180.700000 kW % https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/els/reports/STA_Print.cfm?mode=current&application_seq=28305 4/21/2005


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