Insitu

1561-EX-ST-2017

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WL9XYN
2017-11-09

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E-Mail generated [Oct 23 2017]Correspondence2017-10-23
E-Mail generated [Oct 24 2017]Correspondence2017-10-24
Incoming generated [Oct 23 2017]Correspondence2017-10-23
Incoming generated [Oct 25 2017]Correspondence2017-10-25
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Nov 9 2017]Correspondence2017-11-09
Technical DescriptionText Documents2017-10-23
Environmental AssessmentText Documents2017-10-23
Application Form:
OET Special Temporary Authority Report
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  Insitu

Address
Attention: Ben Schreffler
Street Address: 118 East Columbia River Way
P.O. Box:
City: Bingen
State: WA
Zip Code: 98605
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: Thorsheim
First Name: Joel
Title: Freqeuncy Manager
Phone Number: 206-544-6066

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This Special Temporary Authorization request is required to test and operate a command and control data link in the S-Band.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  The system will be installed in a Ground Control Station, and provide command and control link from the GCS to the aircraft. Initial testing will be at Bingen, WA on the ground, followed up with airborne UAS testing at Boardman, OR, and then a long range test will start at Wasco Butte where the GCS will be located and a Cessna flying east up to 200 km LOS. For this range flight the Cessna may have to fly at altitudes up to 12,000 feet. See Technical Description

Information
Callsign: WL9XYN
Class of Station: FX MO
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 11/10/2017
Operation End Date: 05/10/2018

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
Frewave Technologies Freewave 2 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): Ben Schreffler
Title of Applicant (if any): Flight Test Engineer
Date: 2017-10-23 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Bingen Washington North  45  42  23 West  121  27  23 1.00
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:
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2305.00000000-2314.00000000 MHz FX N/A 3.200000 W M 230KF1D
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2305.00000000-2314.00000000 MHz FX N/A 6.600000 kW M 230KF1D

City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Boardman Oregon North  45  44  54 West  119  47  38 1.00
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:
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2305.00000000-2314.00000000 MHz FX N/A 6.600000 kW M 230KF1D

City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Boardman Oregon North  45  44  54 West  119  47  38 Boardman, OR. Mobile up to 5000 Feet Flight Level 50.00
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 2310.00000000-2314.00000000 MHz MO N/A 3.200000 W M 230KF1D

City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Wasco Butte Oregon North  45  36  26 West  121  19  53 1.00
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:
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 2305.00000000-2314.00000000 MHz FX N/A 6.600000 kW M 230KF1D

City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Arlington Oregon North  45  46  58 West  120  5  20 Arlington, OR. 78 deg heading from Butte 12K Altitude 100.00
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 2310.00000000-2314.00000000 MHz MO N/A 3.200000 W M 230KF1D

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