Panasonic Avionics Corporation

0375-EX-ST-2010

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WE9XMG
2010-07-30

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

Description	Category	Date
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Jul 31, 2010]	Correspondence	2010-07-31
Narrative Statement	Text Documents	2010-07-22

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Panasonic Avionics Corporation

Address

Attention:	Ms. Anita Kartic
Street Address:	26200 Enterprise Way
P.O. Box:
City:	Lake Forest
State:	CA
Zip Code:	92630
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: Nalda
First Name: Carlos
Title: Attorney
Phone Number: 202-626-6659

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) requests an experimental Special Temporary Authority commencing on or about August 1, 2010 to conduct ground testing 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. The FCC previously granted an experimental STA (Call Sign WE9XDS) to conduct two types of testing: (1) electromagnetic interference (EMI) ground testing of multiple, simulated transmit portable electronic devices (T-PEDs) RF transmissions in the aircraft in multiple frequency bands; and (2) picocell system operations in the aircraft cabin for enabling GSM phone communications for passengers and crew. The experimental STA authorized testing at four sites. On May 7, 2010, Panasonic filed an application for a two-year experimental license to continue the same testing at the same four sites. That application (File No. 0225-EX-PL-2010) is currently pending. As further described in the attached Narrative Statement, the instant experimental STA application is sought to conduct ground testing at an additional site not covered by Call Sign WE9XDS or the pending application for an experimental two-year license: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, GA. Further, this testing will not involve the picocell system, but only T-PED EMI testing in Wi-Fi frequencies. Panasonics initial plans were to conduct the testing at the previously authorized Greensboro, NC site, but due to a recent change in ownership of the corporate Boeing 737, the modifications to airplane must take place at the Atlanta airport. The airplane is currently undergoing modifications and is expected to be made available for Panasonics testing in early August. (Further details are provided in attached Narrative Statement)

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

It is the case that passengers are bringing onboard aircraft many types of personal communications (or transmit portable devices - T-PEDs) devices, whether they be mobile phones, Wi-Fi enabled laptop computers, and others. The prevalence of these devices is only going to continue. It is therefore critical that the potential for interference to aircraft avionics and communications from the use of these devices onboard be ascertained. The results of the T-PED EMI tests will be used for certification of Pansonics aircraft wireless connectivity and associated equipment by the FAA.

Information

Callsign:	WE9XMG
Class of Station:	MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	08/01/2010
Operation End Date:	01/31/2011

Manufacturer

Manufacturer	Model Number	No. Of Units	Experimental
List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:
AeroMobile	TBD	4	Yes

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):	Antia Kartic
Title of Applicant (if any):	Director, eXConnect Regulatory
Date:	2010-07-22 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
		Georgia	North 33 38 35	West 84 24 41	Temporary fixed, Aircraft on the ground at airfield	1.00

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	2400.00000000-2484.00000000 MHz	MO	N/A 2.400000 W	P		N0NXXX	Pulse

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	5250.00000000-5825.00000000 MHz	MO	N/A 2.400000 W	P		N0NXXX	Pulse

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	5250.00000000-5825.00000000 MHz	MO	N/A 2.400000 W	P		N0N	Continuous Wave

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