TCOM, LP

0439-EX-ST-2015

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WI9XBQ
2015-06-19

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

Description	Category	Date
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Jun 20 2015]	Correspondence	2015-06-20

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

TCOM, LP

Address

Attention:	Jim McGuinness
Street Address:	7115 Thomas Edison Drive
P.O. Box:
City:	Columbia
State:	MD
Zip Code:	21046
Country:	United States
E-Mail Address:	[email protected]

Best Contact

Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name: McGuinness
First Name: Jim
Title: Engineer
Phone Number: 410-312-2479

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
STA request is to allow radiation from the JELNS Sprial 1 radar set. This equipment has been previously approved by under the following Commission file numbers and call signs: File number 0675-EX-ST-2013, Call sign WG9XUG, and existing STA file number 0336-EX-ST-2014, call sign WH9XLV. Parameters of the radar set are classified and were submitted as part of the original STA request. The language and restrictions concerning the use of, or development of, IFF as part of this STA, as stated in the existing grant, as well as altitude restrictions are entirely acceptable for purposes of this STA request submittal.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

To allow radiation from the radar for use in demonstrations to potential US Government Agencies. The purpose of the STA request is to allow radiation from the radar for use in demonstrations to potential US Government Agencies. In particular TCOM, LP wishes to demonstrate operation of the radar on an aerostat platform to representatives of the Department of Homeland Security, to assess utility as part of a border protection program. Due to budget constraints it is anticipated that any demonstrations would take place in early 2015 and therefore after the expiration date of the present grant. Cease Buzzer contact Mr. Charles Knauss, TCOM, LP MFTF, telephone number (252)-330-3159. In particular TCOM, LP would like to demonstrate operation of the radar on an aerostat platform to representatives of the Department of Homeland Security to assess utility as part of a border protection program. Cease Buzzer Contact: Mr. Charles Knauss, TCOM,LP MFTF, Telephone (252)-330-3159

Information

Callsign:	WI9XBQ
Class of Station:	MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	07/04/2015
Operation End Date:	01/03/2016

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:
Thales/Raytheon	JELNS Sprial 1	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):	Jim McGuinness
Title of Applicant (if any):	Engineer
Date:	2015-04-21 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Elizabeth City	North Carolina	North 36 13 50	West 76 7 50	TCOM MFTF Launch Pad, Elizabeth City, NC	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? Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters: 900.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 10.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 3.50
(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: None

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	9370.00000000-9990.00000000 MHz	MO	100.000000 uW 10.000000 W	M		1M00P0N	none

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