Stellar Exploration

0845-EX-ST-2019

Status: Pending

N/A
2019-05-08

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

Description	Category	Date
E-Mail generated [May 9 2019]	Correspondence	2019-05-09
Incoming generated [May 13 2019]	Correspondence	2019-05-13
Rocket Overview	Images	2019-05-07
FAA Antenna Sketch	Images	2019-05-07
Grant E-mail Notification generated [May 24 2019]	Correspondence	2019-05-24

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Stellar Exploration

Address

Attention:	Tannis Hodge
Street Address:	835 Airport Dr, Suite C
P.O. Box:	9340
City:	San Luis Obispo
State:	CA
Zip Code:	93401
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: Hodge
First Name: Tannis
Title: Design Engineer
Phone Number: 5623953650

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
We are performing multiple rocket launches at White Sands Missile Range and would like to use a WiFi omnidirectional transmitter with 38 dBm EIRP at 2.412 GHz for telemetry. The EIRP exceeds the FCC EIRP limit at the band.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Use of a WiFi transmitter for telemetry for multiple rocket launches. We are performing multiple rocket launches at White Sands Missile Range and would like to use a WiFi transmitter for telemetry.

Information

Callsign:	WO9XOF
Class of Station:	MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	06/11/2019
Operation End Date:	06/15/2019

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:
Alfa Network	AWUS036NEH	10	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):	Tannis Hodge
Title of Applicant (if any):
Date:	2019-05-07 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Truth or Consequences	New Mexico	North 32 57 32	West 106 32 29	White Sands Missile Range, Truth or Consequences, NM: airborne max altitude 1640 ft. AGL	2.50

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? Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters: 500.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 500.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 50.00
(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: The air space during rocket testing will be clear of any aircraft.

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	2.40100000-2.42300000 GHz	MO	4.000000 W 6.000000 W	M	0.00000100 %	22M0G1D	16 QAM

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