Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Live Sports Radio, LLC
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Jim
Last Name:
Knapp
Phone Number:
248-844-0444 x 29
Title:
President
Special Temporary Authority application - Certification
Applicant 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.
Date:
2013-01-11 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Jim Knapp
Title of Applicant (if any):
President
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Live Sports Radio, LLC is an audio solutions provider that re-broadcasts existing network feeds live (i.e. radio, TV, Spanish...etc.) to fans attending select high profile sporting events across the nation. The service we provide allows fans in the stands to be as informed as fans listening from home. Our service also allows networks and properties to speak directly to the fans in-venue, if they desire. Live Sports Radio currently obtains STAs from the FCC to carry out our transmission. However, we are working to find a viable long term broadcast solution which will reduce the amount of spectrum that we use, while ensuring the service will be available for years to come. After a great deal of research, we have identified a rarely used spectrum that we believe we can utilize moving forward. The spectrum that we would like to test is a segment of the Broadcast Auxiliary High Frequency Land-Mobile Band. To be more specific, we are interested in experimenting within the range of 25.87 MHz to 26.03 MHz. Our plan is to run tests via FM modulation, with varying amounts of deviation, to determine the most ideal spacing for multiple broadcasts. Our plan requires the design of a new receiver and transmitter. We will begin the testing process at our lab in Rochester Hills, Michigan before testing the transmitters and receivers in the field at various sporting event (pending permission of local frequency coordinators). If our experiment produces data that supports our theory, with regard to successful transmissions, adequate reception, and lack of interference we would then ask the Commission to consider rule making or a blanket waiver for future licenses.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WG9XFJ
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
01/31/2013
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
To be developed by applicant
Equipment 1 Model Number
N/A
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
To find a long term broadcast solution that utilizes less spectrum while providing the same on-site audio services that event organizers have become dependent on.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation