Robert Bosch GmbH

1515-EX-ST-2017

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WL9XXT
2017-10-27

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

Description	Category	Date
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Oct 27 2017]	Correspondence	2017-10-27
Narrative Purpose of STA	Text Documents	2017-10-11

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Robert Bosch GmbH

Address

Attention:	Florian Waldenmaier
Street Address:	Bosch Engineering, Project Rail Transport
P.O. Box:	Postfach 13 50
City:	Heilbronn
State:
Zip Code:	74003
Country:	Germany
E-Mail Address:	[email protected]

Best Contact

Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name: Imlay
First Name: Christopher
Title: Communications Counsel
Phone Number: 3013845525

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The experiment proposes the use of a Part 15-certified radar sensor for testing and feasibility of use on a railroad vehicle. It is not yet entirely clear what the range of vehicles is on which the device can be operated, and the Commission has recently changed its vehicular radar rules from Part 15 to Part 95. the radar sensor at issue was originally intended for automotive radar applications. See attached narrative.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Testing of anti-collision system on railroad trains in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Green Line in Boston, Massachusetts.

Information

Callsign:	WL9XXT
Class of Station:	MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	11/11/2017
Operation End Date:	05/10/2018

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:
Bosch	MRREVO14F	30	No

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):	Michael Mahler
Title of Applicant (if any):	Technical Standardization and Regulatory Affairs
Date:	2017-10-11 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Boston	Massachusetts	North 42 20 56	West 71 5 44	Green Line Trains, MBTA, Boston, MA	20.00

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? No
Exhibit submitted: No
(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? No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in 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 aircraft:

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	76.00000000-77.00000000 GHz	MO	80.000000 mW 80.000000 mW	P		740MM2N

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