0117-EX-ST-2012

Filing overview

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:

Ms. Anita Kartic

City:

Lake Forest

E-Mail Address:

anita.kartic@panasonic.aero

State:

CA

Street Address:

26200 Enterprise Way

Zip Code:

92630

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Panasonic Avionics Corporation

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:

Carlos

Last Name:

Nalda

Phone Number:

202-626-6659

Title:

Attorney

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:

2012-02-08 00:00:00.0

Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):

Anita Kartic

Title of Applicant (if any):

Director, eXConnect Regulatory

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) requests a one-month experimental Special Temporary Authority (STA), commencing on or about February 15, 2012, to conduct certification testing of the equipment Panasonic has been using throughout the world to conduct electromagnetic interference (EMI) ground testing of multiple, simulated transmit portable electronic devices (T-PEDs) RF transmissions in the aircraft cabin in multiple frequency bands. These T-PED EMS tests are being conducted in support of Panasonics Global Communications Suite (GCS) featuring the eXConnect Ku-band aeronautical mobile-satellite service (AMSS) system to provide broadband connectivity onboard aircraft in flight. Panasonic has obtained a series of experimental STAs and a two-year experimental license to conduct these tests in multiple locations in the United States. (See, e.g., File No. 0671-EX-ST-2011, Call Sign WF9XGL ? Melbourne, FL; File No. 0225-EX-PL-2010, Call Sign WF2XLF ? four sites: Everett, WA; Victorville, CA; Waco, TX; and Greensboro, NC. Panasonic is working to deploy this system worldwide, including in Japan, and is actively seeking similar authority from the Japanese telecommunications ministry (Ministry of Industry and Communications, or MIC), to conduct T-PED EMI testing onboard in that country. Panasonic has learned that, as a required prerequisite to receiving the necessary authorization to conduct the T-PED EMI testing in Japan, it is first necessary for the test equipment (signal generator, amplifier, antenna) itself be inspected and certified by an authorized entity. What this means practically is that the T-PED EMI test equipment be turned on and calibrated consistent with the proposed T-PED EMI tests. The test equipment will be turned on and shown to be able to tune to the proposed test frequencies and transmit at the proposed transmit power. Due to scheduling and other issues, the intent is to have the Japanese engineering consultant engaged by Panasonic that will test the test equipment come to the United States, specifically to Panasonics test facility at its headquarters in Lake Forest, CA during the requested authorization period of February 15, 2012 to March 15, 2012 There are six frequencies at which Panasonic needs to test the test equipment, all within the 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands: 2412 MHz, 2437 MHz, 2484 MHz, 5170 MHz, 5190 MHz, 5210 MHz and 5230 MHz. The intent is to conduct the test indoors at Panasonics test facility at its headquarters in Lake Forest, CA. The preference would be to conduct the tests of the test equipment in a shielded test enclosure, which Panasonic has constructed and maintained at its Lake Forest facility. However, it appears that this enclosure may not be available during the requested time period. Regardless, the tests will be conducted indoors and shielded to the extent possible. The geographic coordinates of Panasonic?s Lake Forest facility is: 33-40-04 NL; 117-40-31 WL.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:

WF9XME

Class of Station:

MO

Nature of Service:

Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) requests a one-month experimental Special Temporary Authority (STA), commencing on or about February 15, 2012, to conduct certification testing of the equipment Panasonic has been using throughout the world to conduct electromagnetic interference (EMI) ground testing of multiple, simulated transmit portable electronic devices (T-PEDs) RF transmissions in the aircraft cabin in multiple frequency bands. These T-PED EMS tests are being conducted in support of Panasonics Global Communications Suite (GCS) featuring the eXConnect Ku-band aeronautical mobile-satellite service (AMSS) system to provide broadband connectivity onboard aircraft in flight. Panasonic has obtained a series of experimental STAs and a two-year experimental license to conduct these tests in multiple locations in the United States. (See, e.g., File No. 0671-EX-ST-2011, Call Sign WF9XGL ? Melbourne, FL; File No. 0225-EX-PL-2010, Call Sign WF2XLF ? four sites: Everett, WA; Victorville, CA; Waco, TX; and Greensboro, NC. Panasonic is working to deploy this system worldwide, including in Japan, and is actively seeking similar authority from the Japanese telecommunications ministry (Ministry of Industry and Communications, or MIC), to conduct T-PED EMI testing onboard in that country. Panasonic has learned that, as a required prerequisite to receiving the necessary authorization to conduct the T-PED EMI testing in Japan, it is first necessary for the test equipment (signal generator, amplifier, antenna) itself be inspected and certified by an authorized entity. What this means practically is that the T-PED EMI test equipment be turned on and calibrated consistent with the proposed T-PED EMI tests. The test equipment will be turned on and shown to be able to tune to the proposed test frequencies and transmit at the proposed transmit power. Due to scheduling and other issues, the intent is to have the Japanese engineering consultant engaged by Panasonic that will test the test equipment come to the United States, specifically to Panasonics test facility at its headquarters in Lake Forest, CA during the requested authorization period of February 15, 2012 to March 15, 2012 There are six frequencies at which Panasonic needs to test the test equipment, all within the 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands: 2412 MHz, 2437 MHz, 2484 MHz, 5170 MHz, 5190 MHz, 5210 MHz and 5230 MHz. 5 Watts is the requested authorized power (ERP) for all frequencies. The intent is to conduct the test indoors at Panasonics test facility at its headquarters in Lake Forest, CA. The preference would be to conduct the tests of the test equipment in a shielded test enclosure, which Panasonic has constructed and maintained at its Lake Forest facility. However, it appears that this enclosure may not be available during the requested time period. Regardless, the tests will be conducted indoors and shielded to the extent possible. The geographic coordinates of Panasonic?s Lake Forest facility is: 33-40-04 NL; 117-40-31 WL.

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental

No

Equipment 1 Manufacturer

Rohde & Schwarz Signal Generator

Equipment 1 Model Number

SMB100A

Equipment 1 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 2 Experimental

No

Equipment 2 Manufacturer

Empower RF Systems Amplifier

Equipment 2 Model Number

1131-BBM5K8CGM

Equipment 2 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 3 Experimental

No

Equipment 3 Manufacturer

Agilent Signal Generator

Equipment 3 Model Number

N/A

Equipment 3 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 4 Experimental

No

Equipment 4 Manufacturer

Empower RF Systems Amplifier

Equipment 4 Model Number

1179-BBM3K5KKO

Equipment 4 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 5 Experimental

No

Equipment 5 Manufacturer

ETS.Lindgren Antenna

Equipment 5 Model Number

3181

Equipment 5 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 6 Experimental

No

Equipment 6 Manufacturer

HyperLOG Calibration Antenna

Equipment 6 Model Number

4060

Equipment 6 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 7 Experimental

No

Equipment 7 Manufacturer

Rohde & Schwarz Spectrum Analyzer

Equipment 7 Model Number

FWH4/FSH8

Equipment 7 No. Of Units

1

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

As explained above, the purpose of the requested STA is to provide an opportunity for the Japanese engineering consultant engaged by Panasonic to test the test equipment to be used by Panasonic to conduct its T-PED EMI tests onboard aircraft in Japan to confirm that the test equipment is able to perform the T-PED EMI tests. More formally, the requested STA is sought to facilitate and confirm the completion of the construction of the T-PED EMI testing equipment, as required pursuant to Japanese regulations.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:

03/15/2012

Operation Start Date:

02/15/2012

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