Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Raytheon Network Centric System
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
John
Last Name:
Adams
Phone Number:
803-318-0021
Title:
NCS Spectrum Manager
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:
2009-05-08 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
John F. Adams
Title of Applicant (if any):
NCS Spectrum Manager
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Raytheon seeks this STA in order to allow testing and technical demonstrations of the interoperability telecommunications platform to enhance Public Safety Communication in Los Angeles. Emergency day-to-day operation, require communication and coordination on the part of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical first responders. However, because of fragmented and obsolete radio systems, many public safety agencies in the Los Angeles region operate in an environment where it is difficult, if not impossible, to communicate with one another.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WD9XVU
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
To demonstrate The Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communication System (LA-RICS) will remedy the communication challenges. Through a joint effort, of the Los Angeles region?s public safety agencies are planning a regional, interoperable radio system that would enable first responders to communicate with each other during routine and emergency operations.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Raytheon
Equipment 1 Model Number
P-25 net
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
12
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
EADS
Equipment 2 Model Number
COR P-25
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
12
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
To demonstrate and test the Interoperable Communication System (LA-RICS). To demonstrate The Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communication System (LA-RICS) will remedy the communication challenges. Through a joint effort, of the Los Angeles region?s public safety agencies are planning a regional, interoperable radio system that would enable first responders to communicate with each other during routine and emergency operations.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation