Sony Electronics Inc

0509-EX-ST-2000

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WB9XLB
2000-11-08

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Sony Electronics Inc

Address

Attention:	Julio N. Posse
Street Address:	1 Sony Drive
P.O. Box:
City:	Park Ridge
State:	NJ
Zip Code:	07656
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: Julio
First Name: Posse
Title: Manager-Product Safety & Compliance
Phone Number: 201-930-6973

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Pursuant to Section 5.61 of the Commissions rules, 47 C.F.R. Sec. 5.61, Sony Electronics Inc., hereby requests special temporary authorization to operate a prototype wireless camera system for a period not to exceed six months beginning on November 13, 2000. As Sony Electronics has a demonstration of the device scheduled for November 13, 2000, it also requests expedited consideration of this application pursuant to Sec. 5.61(a) of the Commissions rules, 47 C.F.R. Sec. 5.61(a). The purpose of the proposed demonstrations is to allow Sony Electronics to demonstrate and further refine a wireless camera system. The wireless camera system is consists of three items: a (a) compact MPEG encoder and a (b) RF transmitter which mounts to the back of a portable Electronic News Gathering (ENG) camera. The third part of the system is the (c) receiver which decodes the transmitted signal. Please see the attached diagram. Sony expects to modify certain parameters of the design before applying for equipment authorization, and an STA will allow Sony to show the product to perspective customers and receive feedback about features, which need to be added or modified. The demonstrations will allow perspective customers to see the current picture quality of the product and the robustness of its transmission capability. Sony Electronics intends to demonstrate the wireless camera to select customers and to show it at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention in Las Vegas, NV between April 15 and 27, 2000. Currently, Sony Electronics also has three earlier demonstrations scheduled. The dates and locations of those demonstrations are listed in Item 6 below. It is possible that Sony Electronics will want to conduct a few other demonstrations, and, if this application is granted, commits to let you know in advance of the time and place of those demonstrations.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Test, development, and demonstration of wireless camera system.

Information

Callsign:	WB9XLB
Class of Station:	MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	11/13/2000
Operation End Date:	05/13/2001

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:
Sony	DLXA-002	1	Yes

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):	Julio Posse
Title of Applicant (if any):	Manager
Date:	2000-11-06 17:08:37.736

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
		United States (All 50)	North	West	nationwide

Datum: NAD 27
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	2.50000000-2.60000000 GHz	MO	40.000000 mW 40.000000 mW	M		8M00XXX

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