Form 442

6208-EX-PL-1998 Text Documents

RANDTRON SYSTEMS, INC.

2003-01-23ELS_59914

 F=DERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION                                                                                                       APPROVED BY OMB
 ‘Washington, DC 20554                                                                                                                        3060—0065
                                                       ‘                                                                                 Expires 9/30/98

             APPLICATION FOR NEW OR MODIFIED RADIO STATION AUTHORIZATION UNDER PART 5
                  OF FCC RULES — EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERVICE (OTHER THAN BROADCAST)


 1.     Applicant‘s Name and Post Office address                                                         DC NOT WRITE IN THIS BLOCK
        (Street address, city, state, and ZIP Code. See instruction                    File No.
         No. 4)

           Randtron Systems, Inc.                                                          620%‘E><" /DLV 1773
           130 Constitution Drive
           Menlo Park, CA 94025

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 2(a). Application for (check only one box)                                           2(b). For Modification indicate below:

      D      New station       ::X-_,‘   Modification of existing authorization       PFile No:   8‘9_80-EX-R-88                  Call Sign: KM2XLV

 3. Application for Modification: Check the box beside all particulars to be modified. Check either addition or re—
   placement to indicate whether the change is an addition or a replacement of parameters in the current authorization.

[X rreauvency —                              [X emission —                           [X] power —                                C Location —
      [y] addition or [] replacement?            [y]) agdition or [D] replacement?         addition or {_] replacement?           [] agdition or [_] replacement?


D        OTHER PARTICULARS — addition or replacement? (Describe below or in attached EXHIBIT No.                                    )




 4. Particulars of          ration (see instruction below)
        Frequency (state                                                                                           MODULATING "| NECESSARY BANDWIDTH
      whether kHz or MHz)                          POWER                                    EMISSION                 SIGNAL                       (KH2)
           (A)                                       (C)                                                                  (F)             :        (G)
      410—430_ M




 (A)       List each frequency or frequency band separately. (If more space is required, attach as EXHIBIT No.
 (B)       Insert maximum RF. output power at the transmitter terminals Specify units.
 (C)       Insert maximum effective radiated power from the antenna (If pulsed emission, specify peak power). Specify
           units.

 (D)       iIinsert "MEAN®" or "PEAK" (See definitions in Part 5).
 (E)       List each type of emission separately for each frequency. (See Section 2201 of FCC Rules)
 (F)       Insert as appropriate for the type of modulation:
           (1) the maximum speed of keying in bauds:;
           (2) maximum audio modulating frequency;
           (8) frequency deviation of carrier;
           (4) pulse duration and repetition rate.
           For complex emissions, describe in detail in the space provided below.
 (G)       Describe how the necessary bandwidth was determined in space provided below.                                            FCC Form 44'33;‘::3199992


5(a). Proposed location of transmitter and transmitting antenna (check only one box to indicate type of operation):
      m FIXED/BASE                    D MOBILE                      D BASE AND MOBILE

5(b). If permanently located at a FIXED location, give below:                                &c). If mobile, describe the exact area of
State               County                    City or Town                                         operation
        CA_         San Mateo                   San Mateo
Number and street (or other indication of location)

        10700 Skyline
5(b)(1). Enter geographical coordiantes exact to the nearest second (see instruction   10)   &{c)(iEnter geographical coordinates of the approximate
                                                                                             center of mobile operation (see instruction 10.)
North Latitude (DD—MM—SS)                 West Longitude (DD—MM—SS)                          North Latitude                West Longitude
        o            r        Lu                      °            P           27              0           ®           ar    o         #           r?




 37            30        55                   122            22          41

5(d). Datum (see instruction 10) ..................                [X nana              DJ napss
6.    Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? D                YES            m    NO
      If "YES", give the following information:
      (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half—power point
      (b) Orientation in horlizontal plane                                     (c) Orientation in vertical plane

7.    Is this authorization to be used for fulfllling the requirement of a government contract with an agency of the
      United States Government?                           m vYES        D NO

      If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. ___]________, a narrative statement describing the government project,
      agency and contact number.
8.    Is this authorization to be used for the exclusive purpose of developing radio equipment for export to be employed
      by stations under the jurisdiction of a foreign government?
                                                                   ) vss                [X] no
      If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. ______________ the following information: Provide the contract number and the
      name of the foreign government concerned.


9.    Is this authorization to be used for providing communications essential to a research project? (The radio communi—
      cation is not the objective of the research project).
                                                                         vEs            K no
      If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. ____________. a narrative statement provding the following information:
      (a) A description of the nature of the research project being conducted.
      (b) A showing that the communications facilities requested are necessary for the research project involved.
      (c) A showing that existing communications facilities are inadequate.

10. If all the answers to Items 7, 8, and 9, are "NO", attach as EXHIBIT No. ______________. a narrative statement describing
    in detail the following:
    (a) The complete program of research and experimentation proposed including description of equipment
            and theory of operation.
      (b) The specific objectives sought to be accomplished.
      (c) How the program of experimentation has a reasonable promise of contribution to the development, extension,
          expansion, or utilization of the radio art, or is along line not already investigated.
li(a). Give an estimate of the length of time that will be required to complete the program of experimentation proposed
        in this application: __2s Years
     (b) If less than 2 years, give the length of time in months that the authorization requested in this application
         will be required:
12.      Would a Commission grant of this application come within Section 11807 of the FCC Rules, such that it may have a
        significant environmental impact (see instruction 11)?        D vyEs            IX] No
        If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. __________________ an Environmental Assessment as required by Section LI8iL

18.     List below transmitting equipment to be installed (If experimental, so state):
        MANUFACTURER                                           MODEL NUMBER                                                          NO. OF UNITS

        Microwave Modules & Devices, Inc.                                  (Experimental)                                                   1



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                                                                                                                                       March 1996


14.   Is tfie equipment listed in Item 18 capable of station identification pursuant to Section 51522               D     Y ES    E       NO

15.   Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing bullding, 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?0                              D yE3          m®  NO
      If "YES", give the following (see instruction 9):
      (a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna is _______________ meters.
      (b) Elevation of greund at antenna site above mean sea level is ________________ meters.
      (c) Distance to nearest alrcraft landing area is                                                                 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 ailrcraft and thereby minimize the
          aeronautical hazard of the antenna.




      (e) Submit as EXHIBIT No. ______________. & vertical profile sketch of total structure including supporting building,
          If any, giving heights in meters above ground for all significant features. Clearly indicate existing portion,
          noting particulars of aviation obstruction lighting already available.

16.   Applicant Iis:     (Check only one box}

      J mpivipuar                [ association                   ) rartnNErsHiP          [K) corporatioN

      []    OTHER (describe in space provided below)




17.   Is applicant a foreign government or a representative of a foreign government?                               D     YES     E       NO

18.    Has applicant or any party to this application had any FCC station license or permit revoked or had any
                                                                            &A                                                       .
      application for permit, license or renewal denied by this Comnmission?                                       D     vyES    Kj      NO

      If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. ___________. a statement giving call sign of license or permit
      revoked and relate circumstances.

19.   Will applicant be owner and operator of the station?                                                         m     YES      D      NO

20.   Give name, title, and telephone number (include area code), and Internet e—mail address (if applicable) of person
      who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application.

           Gary Amaral, Production Test Supervisor (650)326—9500                            /¥$#Y
21.   APPLICANT ANTI—DRUG ABUSE CERTIFICATION:
      By checking "YES", the individual applicant certifies that he or she is eligible for this license. This requires that
      he or she is not subject to a denial of federal benefits, including FCC benefits, as a result of a drug offense
      conviction pursuant to Section 5801 of the Anti— Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 US.C. 862. A non— individual applicant,
      eg., corporation, partnership or other unincorporated association, certifies that no party to the application is
      subject to a denial of federal benefits, pursuant to that section. For definition of a "party" for these purposes,
      see 47 CFR 1.2002(b).                                                                             m yEs        D NO


22.   List below all exhibits in numerical sequence and the item number of form requiring the exhibit identified.


  EXHIBIT NUMBER       1TEM NO. OFf FORM        EXHIBIT NUMBER       1TEM NOQ. OF FORM       EXHIBIT   NUMBER             ITEM NO. OF FORM

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                                                                                                                FCC Form 442 — Page 4
                                                                                                                           March 1996


28.    CERTFICATION:
 ’    Attention: Read this certification carefully before signing this application.
      THE APPLICANT CERTIFIES THAT:
      (a) Coples of FCC Rule Parts 2 and 5 are on hand; and
      (b) Adequate financial appropriations have been made to carry on the program of experimentation which will
          be conducted by qualified personnel; and
      (c) All operations will be on an experimental basis in accordance with Part 5 and other applicable rules, and will
          be conducted in such a manner and at such a time as to preclude harmful interference to any authorized
          station; and
      (d) Grant of the authorization requested herein will not be construed as a finding on the part of the Commission:
          (1) that the frequencies and other technical parameters specified in the authorization are the best
              suited for the proposed program of experimentation, and
           (2) that the applicant will be authorized to operate on any basis other than experimental, and
           (8) that the Comnmission is obligated by the results of the experimental program to make provision in its rules
               including its table of frequency allocations for applicant‘s type of operation on a regularly licensed basis.
      APPLICANT CERTIFIES FURTHER THAT:
      (e) All the statements in the application and attached exhibits are true, complete and correct to the best of the
          applicant‘s knowledge;, and
      (f) The applicant is willing to finance and conduct the experimental program with full knowledge and
          understanding of the above limitations and
      (g) The applicant waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or of the electromagnetic spectrum as
          against the regulatory power of the USA.

                                                    19th                                             June                           98
           Signed and dated this                                              day of                                         . 19


           Name of Applicant                         James P. Scherer
                                                                lmust correspond mith name given on page 1}

           By       __<JPMIC S              P      3 C eR                              % /) \\/Scj ce Lc_‘
                                        (print})                                       /             (signature?


           Title              President

      Check appropriate classification:

      D     Individual applicant            D      Member of applicant partnership


      D      Authorized employee            'X]    Office of applicant corporation or association


WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title
18 Section 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT {U.S. Code, Title 47,
Section 312{a)(1),AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, Section 503).
                                          NOTIFICATION TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER PRIVACY ACT OF 1974
                                                   AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980
Information requested through this form is authorized by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and specified
by Section 308 therein. The information will be used by Federal Communications Commission staff to determine
eligibility for issuing authorizations in the use of the frequency spectrum and to effect the provisions of regulatory
responsibilities rendered by the Comnmission by the Act. Information requested by this form will be avallable to the
public unless otherwise requested pursuant to 47 CFR 0459 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Your response is required
to obtain this authorization.

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average four (4) hours per response, including the time
for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and review—
ing the coliection of information. Send commen‘ts regarding this burden estrnate or any other aspect of this collection of
information, including suggestions for reducing the burden to the Federal Communications Commission, Records Management
Branch, Paperwork Reduction Project (3060—0065), Washington, DC 20554.                  DO NOT send completed applications to this
address.        Individuals   are not required to respond to this collection unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.


THE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974, PL 98—579, DECEMBER 81, 1974, 6b US.C. b62a(e)(8),
AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980, PL 98—B11, DECEMBER 11, 1980, 44 US.C. 8507.

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                                                                                                                               March     1996



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