Physical Optics Corporation

1654-EX-ST-2017

Status: Granted

WM9XBN
2018-01-17

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

Description	Category	Date
Email 12/14	Correspondence	2017-12-14
E-Mail generated [Nov 30 2017]	Correspondence	2017-11-30
Incoming generated [Dec 1 2017]	Correspondence	2017-12-01
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Jan 17 2018]	Correspondence	2018-01-17
Supplemental Information	Text Documents	2017-11-16
Supplemental Information 2	Text Documents	2017-11-18
Supplemental Information 3	Text Documents	2017-12-01
Antennna and Transmission Specifications	Text Documents	2017-12-01
Email 12/14	Correspondence	2017-12-14
E-Mail generated [Nov 30 2017]	Correspondence	2017-11-30
Incoming generated [Dec 1 2017]	Correspondence	2017-12-01
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Jan 17 2018]	Correspondence	2018-01-17
Supplemental Information	Text Documents	2017-11-16
Supplemental Information 2	Text Documents	2017-11-18
Supplemental Information 3	Text Documents	2017-12-01
Antennna and Transmission Specifications	Text Documents	2017-12-01

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Physical Optics Corporation

Address

Attention:	John Matthews
Street Address:	1845 W. 205th Street
P.O. Box:
City:	Torrance
State:	CA
Zip Code:	90501
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: Berger
First Name: Stephen
Title: Regulatory Engineer
Phone Number: 512-864-3365

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Conduct experimental tests in support of U.S. Government research and development contracts.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

To evaluate the performance of low power radar units.

Information

Callsign:	WM9XBN
Class of Station:	MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	01/17/2018
Operation End Date:	07/17/2018

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:
FortemTech	R20	2	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):	H. Stephen Berger
Title of Applicant (if any):	Regulatory Engineer
Date:	2017-11-15 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Torrence	California	North 33 50 34	West 118 18 46		4.00

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? Yes
Exhibit submitted: Yes
(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? Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters: 500.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 1000.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 3.71
(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: The location is in urban LA with a number of buildings, elevated roads and other structures that will shield aircraft from this antenna.

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator
New	15.40000000-15.70000000 GHz	MO	3.000000 W 48.000000 W	P	0.00009400 %	300MF0N

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Long Beach	California	North 33 49 27	West 118 5 16		4.00

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? Yes
Exhibit submitted: Yes
(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? Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters: 500.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 1000.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 5.35
(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: This area is urban with many buildings, raised roadways and other structures shielding aircraft from the antenna.

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	15.40000000-15.70000000 GHz	MO	3.000000 W 48.000000 W	P	0.00009400 %	300MF0N

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