L-3 Communications CSW

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

L-3 Communications CSW

Address

Attention:	Robert Corbit
Street Address:	640 North 2200 West
P.O. Box:
City:	Salt Lake City
State:	UT
Zip Code:	84116
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: Corbit First Name: Robert Title: System Engineer Phone Number: 801-594-2171

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary: This STA will be used in conjunction with a demonstration of a multi-link communications terminal being developed for the US Navy. The government contract number is NRO000-02-R-0343 and the government contact is Joe Crnkovich at (703) 808-6694 or (202) 767-6706.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

This STA will be used to support a demonstration of a multi-link communications terminal being developed for the US Navy.

Information

Callsign:	WB9XZR
Class of Station:	FX
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	11/15/2004
Operation End Date:	03/30/2005

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 CSW	N/A	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):	Robert Corbit
Title of Applicant (if any):	System Engineer
Date:	2004-09-02 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Salt Lake City	Utah	North  40  47  1	West  111  57  6		0.50

Datum:  NAD 27 Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   Yes Exhibit submitted:   No (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   5.90 (b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   180.00 (c) Orientation in vertical plane:   10.00 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?   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	9.75000000-9.95000000 GHz	FX	2.500000 W 2.500000 kW	M		400KG7D	BPSK
	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Salt Lake City	Utah	North  40  47  1	West  111  57  6		0.50

Datum:  NAD 27 Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   Yes Exhibit submitted:   No (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   3.50 (b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   180.00 (c) Orientation in vertical plane:   0.00 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?   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	15.15000000-15.35000000 GHz	FX	70.800000 W 44.700000 kW	M		400KG7D	BPSK
	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Salt Lake City	Utah	North  40  47  1	West  111  57  6		0.50

Datum:  NAD 27 Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   Yes Exhibit submitted:   No (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   13.00 (b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   0.00 (c) Orientation in vertical plane:   5.00 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?   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	10.15000000-10.43000000 GHz	FX	15.800000 W 2.750000 kW	M		280MG7D	OQPSK
	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Salt Lake City	Utah	North  40  47  1	West  111  57  6		0.50

Datum:  NAD 27 Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   Yes Exhibit submitted:   No (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   12.00 (b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   0.00 (c) Orientation in vertical plane:   5.00 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?   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	14.40000000-14.83000000 GHz	FX	2.000000 W 431.000000 W	M		25M0G7F	OQPSK

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	14.40000000-14.83000000 GHz	FX	2.000000 W 431.000000 W	M		90M0G7F	OQPSK

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