Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Raytheon IDS
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Karen
Last Name:
Dyberg
Phone Number:
508-490-2723
Title:
Spectrum Management and RF Safety
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:
2016-06-29 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Karen Dyberg
Title of Applicant (if any):
Spectrum Management and RF Safety
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The purpose of this request for Special Temporary Authorization is to test array compliance to RF performance requirements in a relevant environment. Radar development testing is planned at the Raytheon facility in Marlborough, MA.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WK9XBY
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Frequency authorization is being requested for the period of August 1, 2016 – January 23, 2017 in X-band at frequencies between 9.55 – 9.65 GHz, in order to test prototype radar arrays in a relevant environment. Outdoor testing, across multiple frequencies as noted above is required to assess hardware compliance with requirements and to continue research and development. Up to two units will be tested over this range simultaneously. Technical Synopsis: • Spectrum needed: 9.55 – 9.65 GHz • Power levels requested: 160 W output power, 953.4 kW ERP (peak) • Location of use: Raytheon Test Facility in Marlborough, MA • Direction of radiation: - Antenna 1: North West (boresite 343º) - Antenna 2: North East (boresite 73º) - Each antenna has a +/- 45º scan angle • Stop buzzer contacts: Robert Palumbo (978-376-7321), Nate Miller (507-421-9830), and Rene Messier (774-696-3634)
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Raytheon
Equipment 1 Model Number
LPR3
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
6
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
To test prototype radar arrays in a relevant environment. Frequency authorization is being requested for the period of August 1, 2016 - January 23, 2017 in X-band at frequencies between 9.55-9.65 GHz, in order to test prototype radar arrays in a relevant environment. Outdoor testing, across multiple frequencies as noted above is required to assess hardware compliance with requirements and to continue research and development. Up to two units will be tested over this range simultaneously. Technical Synopsis: Spectrum needed: 9.55-9.65 GHz. Power levels requested: 160 W output power, 953.4 kW ERP (peak) • Location of use: Raytheon Test Facility in Marlborough, MA . Direction of radiation: - Antenna 1: North West (boresite 343 DEG) - Antenna 2: North East (boresite 73 DEG) - Each antenna has a +/- 45º scan angle . Stop buzzer contacts: Robert Palumbo (978-376-7321), Nate Miller (507-421-9830), and Rene Messier (774-696-3634)
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation