NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MID-ATLANTIC, INC.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MID-ATLANTIC, INC.

Address

Attention:	Robin J. Cohen
Street Address:	2001 Edmund Halley Drive
P.O. Box:
City:	Reston
State:	VA
Zip Code:	20191
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: COHEN First Name: ROBIN Title: MANAGER, REGULATORY Phone Number: 703-433-4211

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary: To provide a laboratory test platform within existing Nextel facilities. This platform will consist of transmission and reception equipment being tested on channels in the 821-824/866-869 MHz band. The subject equipment will be utilized to perform experimental tests on network and customer elements using channels in the 821-824/866-869 MHz band. All tests will be conducted in a closed environment, not to exceed the building premises.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Test and development of telecommunications technology in enclosed facility.

Information

Callsign:	WC2XTR
Class of Station:	FX MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	08/25/2003
Operation End Date:	02/01/2004

Manufacturer

List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:

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):	Robin J. Cohen
Title of Applicant (if any):	Manager, Regulatory
Date:	2003-08-19 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Reston	Virginia	North  38  56  34	West  77  21  22		0.06

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	821.00000000-824.00000000 MHz	MO	1.000000 W 0.600000 W	M		1M25W7W

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	866.00000000-869.00000000 MHz	FX	1.000000 W 0.600000 W	M		1M25W7W
	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	McLean	Virginia	North  38  55  7	West  77  12  49		0.06

Datum:  NAD 27 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	821.00000000-824.00000000 MHz	MO	1.000000 W 1.000000 W	M		1M25W7W

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	866.00000000-869.00000000 MHz	FX	1.000000 W 1.000000 W	M		1M25W7W

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