Experimentation Description

0157-EX-CN-2018 Text Documents

TrellisWare Technologies

2018-03-23ELS_207011

                                                                         TrellisWare Technologies.
                                                              Application for Experimental License
                                                                   OET File No. 0157-EX-CN-2018
                                                                                            Page 1

                              TRELLSWARE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
                              FORM 442 NARRATIVE STATEMENT


TrellisWare Technologies (“TrellisWare”) respectfully requests experimental authority to
operate in the 1391-1434 MHz, 1670-2315 MHz, and 2396-2600 MHz frequency bands for the
purpose of conducting testing and experiments for product development of its TSM-enabled
software defined radios (“SDRs”). The operations conducted pursuant to this license will be
limited to the site listed in the instant application

Product Description, Purpose of Operation and Need for Experimental License

TSM is a true waveform designed to run on SDRs. It provides high throughput, range,
scalability, and mobility. TSM is not based on technologies such as Wi-Fi (802.11), DECT,
WiMax (802.16) or LTE chips, and it is not dependent on internet-driven routing protocols.
Instead, this technology will be used for advanced digital signal processing. The TSM waveform
SDRs will be engineered to be the most suitable mobile ad-hoc network (MANET) to support
uninterrupted real-time communications, resulting in reliable operations for tactical
environments.

TrellisWare proposes to test and develop its TSM-enabled SDRs for sale (once approved by the
FCC) to its government & defense, first responder, and commercial customers. Because
mission-critical communications take place in highly mobile, dynamic environments,
TrellisWare must test and develop the TSM-enabled SDRs to ensure that they will
provide mobility and scalability across one network, and robust communication in harsh RF
environments. TrellisWare will also troubleshoot technical issues, and train its applicable
employees on all aspects of the TSM-enabled SDRs to ensure the highest quality customer
support.

Public Interest Statement

TrellisWare submits that issuance of the requested experimental license will serve the public
interest, convenience and necessity. The TSM-enabled SDRs will contribute to the expansion of
services to: (a) government & defense, by providing robust communications solutions when
other MANETs cannot accommodate large-scale, highly mobile, or harsh RF environment
missions; (b) first responders, by providing essential communications to authorities such as
police, firefighters, and paramedics – in crisis situations, large number of end devices can easily
congest or cause systems to fail, but these devices, because they will require no infrastructure, no
cell towers, no access point or gateways, and no command center, will be able to handle
unforeseen changes, such as network topologies and remain operational; and (c) commercial
customers, because the TSM waveform’s superior networking capability and advanced signal
processing will enable subject SDRs to collaboratively combine simultaneous relay
transmissions into a stronger and more robust signal, without causing data loss due to collisions
or consuming additional bandwidth in all types of environments.


                                                                         TrellisWare Technologies.
                                                              Application for Experimental License
                                                                   OET File No. 0157-EX-CN-2018
                                                                                            Page 2

Grant of the requested experimental license will enable TrellisWare to conduct necessary testing
and product development that will ensure that the subject SDRs are properly designed so that
they will be operational at the highest level of efficiency when used by its government &
defense, first responder, and commercial customers.

Restrictions on Operation

TrellisWare also understands that the proposed experimental operation must not cause harmful
interference to authorized facilities or operations. TrellisWare does not anticipate any
interference issues. In the unlikely event that any interference occurs, TrellisWare will
immediately take steps to resolve the interference, including discontinuing operation, if
necessary. TrellisWare proposes to include following information in the subject SDRs’ user’s
manuals:

       FCC Statement

       Permission to operate this device has been granted under experimental authority issued
       by the Federal Communications Commission, is strictly temporary and may be cancelled
       at any time.

Request for Expedited Processing

TrellisWare proposes to start testing and developing the subject SDRs on or before March 10,
2018, but not before approval has been granted; TrellisWare respectfully requests expedited
processing to achieve this start date. TrellisWare has numerous customers, including
government entities that are interested in the subject SDRs, and would like to take delivery as
soon as the products become available for marketing. Due to the product capabilities stated
above, these customers want to use the SDRs for mission-critical deployments. TrellisWare
needs sufficient time to properly test, develop, and troubleshoot the SDRs at its proposed site.

Special Conditions:

(1) In lieu of frequency tolerance, the occupied bandwidth of the emission shall not
extend beyond the band limits set forth in the instant application.

(2) Licensee should be aware that other stations may be licensed on these frequencies
and if any interference occurs, the licensee of this authorization will be subject to
immediate shut down.

Stop Buzzer Contact

"Stop Buzzer" contact is Michael Smith. Mr. Smith can be reached at (858) 888-5298, and shall
be available during testing to cease operations in the event of any interference.


                                                                       TrellisWare Technologies.
                                                            Application for Experimental License
                                                                 OET File No. 0157-EX-CN-2018
                                                                                          Page 3


Additional Information

Required information concerning: (a) testing location and antenna specifications; (b) contacts;
and (c) technical information are included in the accompanying application. If any further
information is required to process the application, please contact the individual listed in the
application as the person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to same.



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Document Modified: 2018-03-23 16:27:34

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