Sierra Nevada Corporation

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Address

Attention:	18632 JARKEY DR
Street Address:	18635 Jarkey Drive
P.O. Box:
City:	HAGERSTOWN
State:	MD
Zip Code:	21742
Country:
E-Mail Address:	[email protected]

Best Contact

Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:   Last Name: Hritz First Name: Kevin Title: Principal EE Phone Number: 2405003621

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary: STA is requested for testing that is anticipated to last no more than 6 months.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Test, research and demonstrate efficient use and installation/integration and EMI/RFI testing of transceivers which are manufactured by third parties. The radio frequency transmissions will be used to test, research and demonstrate efficient use and installation/integration of transceivers which are manufactured by third parties. Applicant anticipates using the frequencies for brief periods of time under highly controlled circumstances.

Information

Callsign:	WM9XBL
Class of Station:	FX
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	07/09/2018
Operation End Date:	12/01/2018

Manufacturer

List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:
Manufacturer	Model Number	No. Of Units	Experimental
Harris	AN/PRC-117G	1	No
Harris	AN/PRC-152A	1	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):	Kevin J. Hritz
Title of Applicant (if any):	Authorized Employee
Date:	2018-06-25 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Hagerstown	Maryland	North  39  42  43	West  77  43  27		2.00

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	32.25000000- MHz	FX	10.000000 W 10.000000 W	M	0.00010000 %	8K00F1D	Digital

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	32.25000000- MHz	FX	10.000000 W 10.000000 W	M	0.00010000 %	18K5F3E	FM Voice
	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Hagerstown	Maryland	North  39  42  43	West  77  43  27		2.00

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	38.25000000- MHz	FX	10.000000 W 10.000000 W	M	0.00010000 %	8K00F1D	Digital

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	38.25000000- MHz	FX	10.000000 W 10.000000 W	M	0.00010000 %	18K5F3E	FM Voice
	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Hagerstown	Maryland	North  39  42  43	West  77  43  27		2.00

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	154.25000000- MHz	FX	10.000000 W 10.000000 W	M	0.00010000 %	8K00F1D	Digital

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	154.25000000- MHz	FX	10.000000 W 10.000000 W	M	0.00010000 %	18K5F3E	FM Voice

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	462.25000000- MHz	FX	10.000000 W 10.000000 W	M	0.00010000 %	8K00F1D	Digital

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	462.25000000- MHz	FX	10.000000 W 10.000000 W	M	0.00010000 %	18K5F3E	FM Voice

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	756.25000000- MHz	FX	10.000000 W 10.000000 W	M	0.00010000 %	8K00F1D	Digital

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	756.25000000- MHz	FX	10.000000 W 10.000000 W	M	0.00010000 %	18K5F3E	FM Voice

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	802.25000000- MHz	FX	10.000000 W 10.000000 W	M	0.00010000 %	8K00F1D	Digital

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	802.25000000- MHz	FX	10.000000 W 10.000000 W	M	0.00010000 %	18M5F3E	FM Voice

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