Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
LoJack Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Ryan
Last Name:
Terry
Phone Number:
202-429-4900
Title:
Telecommunications Specialist
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:
2005-11-08 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Sampath Krishna
Title of Applicant (if any):
Vice President, Engineering
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
LoJack Corporation herein seeks extension of its experimental STA in order to continue development and testing of the next generation VLU, the radio device both used by police and implanted within automobiles to communicate a stolen automobiles location when activated. LoJack has determined that the development of the VLU is best done at its Engineering facilities, and that the enhanced performance of the device following this period of testing will permit it to expand its operations in various locations and increase effective spectrum use. LoJack is herein seeking extension of its STA because it has not completed the testing of the devices that it intends to bring to market. LoJack respectfully requests that the OET extend its STA for an additional six months to permit it to gather additional information and testing details for this purpose. LoJack continues to use its experimental devices consistent with its initial grant.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WC9XEL
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
LoJack Corporation
Equipment 1 Model Number
VLU5
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
10
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Product development and testing of next generation VLU for international licensees. The requested frequency is commonly used by LoJacks international licensees. The purpose of the temporary license has been to test the product in and around the LoJack Engineering facility in Canton, MA. In order to speed up the product development process and realize the gains afforded by the new functionality of the VLU5, LoJack has conducted this product testing for its international licensees in the USA, where the Engineering facilities are located. The testing consists of installing up to 10 product samples in various vehicles, and driving them in the area. The base station is used to activate, track, and deactivate the VLU under various conditions. The power output of the devices is very low and thus the potential for interference is minimal; however, LoJack also has monitoring equipment both at its facilities and possibly in the mobile vehicles to monitor any potential interference to other users of the frequency.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation