Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
David
Last Name:
Siddall
Phone Number:
202-559-4690
Title:
outside counsel
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:
2021-08-18 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
William Gammon
Title of Applicant (if any):
RF Spectrum Manager
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
An STA is necessary to provide bi-directional connectivity between Northrop Grumman-owned communications equipment on the ground and onboard an aircraft. The experiment is designed to verify communication capabilities in the 30-88 and 225-420 MHz ranges.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WS9XON
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
An STA is necessary to provide bi-directional connectivity between Northrop Grumman-owned communications equipment on the ground and onboard an aircraft. The experiment is designed to verify communication capabilities in the 30-88 and 225-400 MHz ranges.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
This communications system is being developed for our communication solution for the U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift aircraft. On-board these types of aircraft, the system is required to support waveforms such as SINCGARS in the 30-88 MHz range and HAVEQUICK in the 225-400 MHz range.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
09/07/2021
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman prototype
Equipment 1 Model Number
Freedom 570
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Harris Multiband Radio
Equipment 2 Model Number
AN/PRC-117
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
This communications system is being developed for our communication solution for the U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift aircraft. On-board these types of aircraft, the system is required to support waveforms such as SINCGARS in the 30-88 MHz range and HAVEQUICK in the 225-420 MHz range.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation