Compliance with NTIA 8 3 28

0321-EX-CN-2017 Applicant Eligibility

Raven Industries, Inc.,

2017-04-27ELS_191174

                             Response for file # 0321-EX-CN-2017: Raven Industries, Inc.
We Solve Great Challenges.



                                                           Overview and Explanation of Use & Compliance with NTIA 8.3.28

                             Overview: Raven Industries, Inc. is filing this application for use of a GPS re-radiation system at its facility at 47513 254th
                             Street, Baltic, Minnehaha County, South Dakota to re-radiate GPS within the building in order to verify signal acquisition
                             of GPS products being developed. This product relies on an antenna that is integrated into the unit requiring the re-
                             radiated signal to verify operation.

                             General compliance with NTIA section 8.3.28 set forth below are Raven’s responses to the requirements of 8.3.28 as those
                             answers apply for this location.

                             For any questions about this application please contact Laura Zumhofe, Raven Compliance Manager, 605-731-0982,
                             laura.zumhofe@ravenind.com

                             Compliance with the Requirements of NTIA Manual Section 8.3.28

                             1. Individual authorization is for indoor use only, and is required for each device at a specific site.
                                      Answer: Yes, Raven Industries, Inc. confirms that this device is for indoor use only inside Raven’s facility and used
                                      by Raven employees

                             2. Applications for frequency assignment should be applied for as an XT station class with a note indicating the device is
                             to be used as an "Experimental RNSS Test Equipment for the purpose of testing GPS receivers" and describing how the
                             device will be used.
                                      Answer: Yes, Raven Industries, Inc. confirms that this application for frequency assignment is applied for as an XT
                                      station class and will be used as Experimental RNSS Test Equipment for the purpose of testing GPS receivers.
                                      Specifically, this device is used to re-radiate GPS within the building in order to verify signal acquisition of GPS
                                      products being developed and tested. Many of these products rely on an antenna that is integrated into the unit
                                      requiring the re-radiated signal to verify operation.

                             3. Approved applications for frequency assignment will be entered in the GMF.
                                     Answer: Yes, Raven Industries, Inc. affirms that we accept the fact that the requested frequency of 1575.42 Mhz
                                     will be published in the Government Master File (GMF) database.

                             4. The maximum length of the assignment will be two years, with possible renewal.
                                     Answer: Yes, Raven Industries, Inc. confirms understanding that the authorization will be for two (2) years, and it
                                     will seek renewals when required.

                             5. The area of potential interference to GPS reception (e.g., military or contractor facility) has to be under the control of
                             the user.
                                      Answer: Yes, Raven Industries, Inc. is in sole control of the GPS re-radiator units inside the building at 47513
                                      254th Street, Baltic, SD 57003

                             6. The maximum equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) must be such that the calculated emissions are no greater
                             than -140 dBm/24 MHz as received by an isotropic antenna at a distance of 100 feet (30 meters) from the building where
                             the test is being conducted. The calculations showing compliance with this requirement must be provided with the




                                                                                                                    205 E 6th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
                                                                                                                                        www.ravenind.com


                             Response for file # 0321-EX-CN-2017: Raven Industries, Inc.
We Solve Great Challenges.



                             application for frequency assignment and should be based on free space propagation with no allowance for additional
                             attenuation (e.g., building attenuation.)
                                      Answer: The re-radiators will be running at -146.69857 dBm at 100 feet from the building, this does not include
                                      attenuation from the building itself. Free space loss includes the 100 feet outside of the nearest point of the
                                      building. The calculations showing compliance with this requirement are provided below, under Question 2.

                             7. GPS users in the area of potential interference to GPS reception must be notified that GPS information may be
                             impacted for periods of time.
                                     Answer: Raven Industries, Inc. will post notices that re-radiated GPS is in use and may cause disruption of GPS
                                     service.

                             8. The use is limited to activity for the purpose of testing RNSS equipment/systems.
                                     Answer: Raven Industries, Inc. confirms that these units are for testing of its GPS related products only.

                             9. A "Stop Buzzer" point of contact for the authorized device must be identified and available at all times during GPS re -
                             radiation operation of the device under any condition.
                                      Answer: To “Stop Buzzer” contact: Nathan Dixon @ Nathan.dixon@ravenind.com or 800-243-5435 ext. 2618




                                                                                                                  205 E 6th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
                                                                                                                                      www.ravenind.com


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