Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

Address

Attention:	DS LAW PLLC
Street Address:	1629 K St NW Ste 300
P.O. Box:
City:	Washington
State:	DC
Zip Code:	20006-1631
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: Siddall First Name: David Title: outside counsel Phone Number: 202-559-4690

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary: An STA is necessary to use specific frequencies in performance of USGOV contract FA8650-19-C-7926. POC Michael Standiford, 571-218-4596, michael.standiford.ctr [at] darpa.mil.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Purpose of operation is to evaluate one-way radio data transmission of command and control for an UAV, and command a software defined payload to transmit at a given frequency and power. The Dragonlink 433 MHz radio modem will be used for control of the UAV test bed.

Information

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

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	01/20/2021
Operation End Date:	07/20/2021

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
Triad	TA1049	1	Yes
Dragonlink	V3	2	No
RF Design Modem	RFD900x	2	No

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):	Kevin Nekula
Title of Applicant (if any):	RF Spectrum and Licensing
Date:	2020-12-20 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Springfield	Ohio	North  39  50  35	West  83  50  37	Max Altitude 6500 ft AMSL	40.00

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	433.00000000- MHz	MO	1.000000 W 2.000000 W	P		4M00G1D

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	902.00000000-928.00000000 MHz	MO	1.000000 W 19.300000 W	P		230KF1D

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	2500.00000000-2655.00000000 MHz	MO	10.000000 W 13.000000 W			50K0G7D

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	2500.00000000-2655.00000000 MHz	MO	10.000000 W 13.000000 W			5M00G7D

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	4400.00000000-4940.00000000 MHz	MO	10.000000 W 16.000000 W			50K0G7D

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	4400.00000000-4940.00000000 MHz	MO	10.000000 W 16.000000 W			5M00G7D

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	5725.00000000-5875.00000000 MHz	MO	10.000000 W 16.000000 W			50K0G7D

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	5725.00000000-5875.00000000 MHz	MO	10.000000 W 16.000000 W			5M00G7D

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