Hanscom AFB Kill Chain Integration Branch

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Hanscom AFB Kill Chain Integration Branch

Address

Attention:	Ryan Whyte
Street Address:	11 Barksdale Street
P.O. Box:
City:	Hanscom AFB
State:	MA
Zip Code:	01731
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: Whyte First Name: Ryan Title: Systems Engineer Phone Number: 7812250440

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary: An STA is required to allow the Kill Chain Integration Branch (HNJJ), Hanscom AFB to test a new experimental data link, developed for USAF by L3 Communication System-West, at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. The data link is a multi node network and each node will transmit on one frequency while simultaneously receiving on the other two frequencies. The uniqueness of this system is that it incorporates Low Probability of Intercept, Low Probability of Detect, and Anti Jam features. The frequencies required are based on what is used for the current F-35 antenna aperture, which is a target platform for this data link. We (Hanscom AFB, HNJJ) provided justification to FCC and NTIA representatives in a briefing given by us at the 10/13/2016 SPS meeting. This is contained in NTIA document SPS-22021/1 (Classified)

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

The purpose of operation is to conduct over the air testing of a new experimental data link for use in Anti Access and Area Denial environments. The data link is being developed as next generation multi node radio solution for the USAF. Over the air testing is planned at Dugway Proving Ground for January 25 - February 2. This testing is critical for characterization of data link and risk reduction for planned demonstrations at Northern Edge in May ’17, which is a key milestone in our effort to integrate Low Probability of Intercept, Low Probability of Detect, and Anti Jam Network (LLAN) radios onto Marine Corp F-35s by January ‘18. Any impact to our ability to test at Dugway in late January will increase our chances of missing our planned Northern Edge demo and subsequently our ability to provide radios for the Marines.

Information

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

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	01/25/2017
Operation End Date:	02/02/2017

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
L-3 Communications Systems West	1020100000	8	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):	Ryan Whyte
Title of Applicant (if any):
Date:	2017-01-18 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Dugway Proving Groun	Utah	North  40  9  0	West  112  55  0		15.00

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	2.00000000-2.20000000 GHz	FX	7.000000 W 7.000000 W	P	5.00000000 %	59M0G1D

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	2.50000000-2.70000000 GHz	FX	7.000000 W 7.000000 W	P	5.00000000 %	59M0G1D

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	3.10000000-3.30000000 GHz	FX	7.000000 W 7.000000 W	P	5.00000000 %	59M0G1D

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