Experimental Licensing System

0178-EX-ST-2014

San Jose State University

Experimental Licensing System filing 0178-EX-ST-2014 submitted by San Jose State University.

Filing overview

StatusGrant Expired Due to New License
Call signWH9XPW
Date filed2014-02-28
Status date2014-06-26
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
San Jose State University
City:
San Jose
E-Mail Address:
periklis.papadopoulos@sjsu.edu
State:
CA
Street Address:
1 Washington Sq
Zip Code:
95112

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
San Jose State University

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
Simeon
Last Name:
Kanis
Phone Number:
4088932296
Title:
Engineer

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:
2014-02-28 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
San Jose State University

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
For use of the communication systems of the satellite (cubesat). Iridium 9602 modem for two way of communication, UHF transmitter for downlink and UHF receiver for uplink.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:
WH9XPW
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Address

E-Mail Address:
kanis.simon@gmail.com

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Information

Class of Station:
FX

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
The Lambdasat is a cubesat which demonstrates a science experiment which measures the radiation exposure in the graphene material, the two way communications with the Iridium modem constellation by using the Iridium 9602 SBD modem, one UHF transmitter and one UHF receiver. Also, the satellite is capable for locating and tracking the vessels around the globe by using the AIS signals.

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:
06/01/2014

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Iridium
Equipment 1 Model Number
9602
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Stensat Group LLC
Equipment 2 Model Number
STM-51-02
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
1

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
Operation of a cubesat to measure radiation exposure in graphen material and two-way communications with Iridium satellite constellation. The Lambdasat is a cubesat which demonstrates a science experiment which measures the radiation exposure in the graphene material, the two way communications with the Iridium modem constellation by using the Iridium 9602 SBD modem, one UHF transmitter and one UHF receiver. Also, the satellite is capable for locating and tracking the vessels around the globe by using the AIS signals.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
12/01/2014
Operation Start Date:
05/01/2014

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
NewMO1.000000300000000.00000010K0F2DFM
ModifiedFX200.0000001000000.00000010K0F2DFM
California250.00
StateRadius of Operation
New431.00000000478.00000000FX25.00000025.50000010K0F2DFM
New437.46225000437.46225000FX1.000000300000000.00000010K0F2DFM
New1616.000000001625.50000000FX1.6000001000000.00000041M7Q7WPuse Angle Modulated
New1618.725000001626.50000000MO1.6000001000000.00000031K5Q7WPuse Angle Modulated

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
San Jose, CaliforniaNorth 37 20 8 West 121 52 51500.00
North WestLow Earth Orbit

Grant actions

DateCategoryDescription
2014-06-26GrantGrant Generated [Jun 26 2014]

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS0178-EX-ST-20142026-07-30 08:56:28Source Primary
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusGrant Expired Due to New LicenseELS 0178-EX-ST-20142026-07-30 08:56:28
Applicant NameSan Jose State UniversityELS 0178-EX-ST-20142026-07-30 08:56:28
Call SignWH9XPWELS 0178-EX-ST-20142026-07-30 08:56:28
Receipt Date2014-02-28ELS 0178-EX-ST-20142026-07-30 08:56:28
Status Date2014-06-26ELS 0178-EX-ST-20142026-07-30 08:56:28

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Jun 27 2014]Correspondence2014-06-27Available
FAS Coordination ResponseText Documents2014-04-07Available
Lambdasat frequency letter from IARU for uplinkText Documents2014-03-29Available
Incoming generated [Mar 21 2014]Correspondence2014-03-21Available
E-Mail generated [Mar 19 2014]Correspondence2014-03-19Available
Incoming generated [Mar 12 2014]Correspondence2014-03-12Available
E-Mail generated [Mar 7 2014]Correspondence2014-03-07Available
Antenna Description for ground stationText Documents2014-03-04Available
Lambdasat School Project DescriptionText Documents2014-02-28Available
Technical description for LambdasatText Documents2014-02-28Available
Stensat Antenna PatternText Documents2014-02-28Available
IARU Frequency LetterText Documents2014-02-28Available
ODAR for LambdasatText Documents2014-02-28Available
Iridium antenna pattern 2 of 2Images2014-02-28Available
Iridium antenna pattern 1 of 2Images2014-02-28Available
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