Kepler Communications Inc.

1129-EX-ST-2019

Status: Pending

N/A
2019-06-19

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

DescriptionCategoryDate
NarrativeText Documents2019-06-19
Earth Station InformationText Documents2019-06-19
E-Mail generated [Jul 1 2019]Correspondence2019-07-01
Incoming generated [Jul 4 2019]Correspondence2019-07-04
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Jul 13 2019]Correspondence2019-07-13
EPFD VerificationText Documents2019-07-04
EPFD VerificationText Documents2019-07-04
Application Form:
OET Special Temporary Authority Report
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  Kepler Communications Inc.

Address
Attention: Nick Spina
Street Address: 196 Spadina Avenue, Suite 400
P.O. Box: M5T 2C2
City: Toronto
State:
Zip Code: M5T 2C2
Country: Canada
E-Mail Address: [email protected]

Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:  
Last Name: Spina
First Name: Nick
Title: Director - Regulatory, Launch Affairs
Phone Number: 4376370017

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Operation of the requested station is only necessary for a brief period of time to verify the function and operation of the listed antenna system prior to the commencement of a long-term marine research mission. Kepler must verify that the antenna can properly interface with its NGSO satellite network before mission commencement. Operation will consist of multiple tracking and transmission tests to verify link performance ahead of the planned mission.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  Testing and verification of antenna systems for compatibility with Keplers satellite network.

Information
Callsign: WO9XWG
Class of Station: FX
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 07/12/2019
Operation End Date: 09/24/2019

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
Cobham plc Sea Tel 9711 1 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): Nicholas Spina
Title of Applicant (if any): Director - Regulatory, Launch Affairs
Date: 2019-06-19 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Concord California North  38  0  25 West  122  2  39 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:   0.61
(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 14.18750000-14.31250000 GHz FX 40.000000 W 640.000000 W P 0.00100000 % 125MG1W QPSK

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