Experimental Licensing System

1205-EX-ST-2026

Aloft Sensing, Inc.

Experimental Licensing System filing 1205-EX-ST-2026 submitted by Aloft Sensing, Inc..

Filing overview

StatusGranted
Call signWA8XAR
Date filed2026-06-12
Status date2026-07-15
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
Lauren Wye
City:
Ann Arbor
E-Mail Address:
lauren.wye@aloftsensing.com
State:
MI
Street Address:
464 Eberwhite Blvd
Zip Code:
48103

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
Aloft Sensing, Inc.

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
Lauren
Last Name:
Wye
Phone Number:
650-505-5474
Title:
CEO

Special Temporary Authority application - Certification

Applicant 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.
Date:
2026-06-12 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Lauren Wye
Title of Applicant (if any):
CEO

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
To test developmental radar sensor technology in support of short term research, development, and demonstration programs.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:
WA8XAR
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
08/11/2026
Operation Start Date:
07/11/2026

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Aloft Sensing, Inc.
Equipment 1 Model Number
Gen-1B
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 2 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
EMAG Technologies Inc.
Equipment 2 Model Number
Gen-4
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
1

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
To test Aloft Sensing, Inc. X-band radar sensors from the stratosphere for research and demonstration purposes.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
07/30/2026
Operation Start Date:
07/15/2026

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
Modified9201.000000009999.00000000MO128.00000031000.000000798MQ3NFM, 10 kHz max pulse rate
New9201.000000009999.00000000MO128.00000031000.000000798MQ3NFM, 10 kHz max pulse rate

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
North 35 54 35 West 116 58 1750-65kft MSL above Fort Irwin, C200.00

Grant actions

DateCategoryDescription
2026-07-15GrantGrant Generated [Jul 15 2026]

Notes

DateComment
2026-06-30Stopped buzzer contact: Patrick Rennich Phone: 734-821-3050.

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS1205-EX-ST-20262026-07-29 04:47:25Source Primary
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusGrantedELS 1205-EX-ST-20262026-07-29 04:47:25
Applicant NameAloft Sensing, Inc.ELS 1205-EX-ST-20262026-07-29 04:47:25
Call SignWA8XARELS 1205-EX-ST-20262026-07-29 04:47:25
Receipt Date2026-06-12ELS 1205-EX-ST-20262026-07-29 04:47:25
Status Date2026-07-15ELS 1205-EX-ST-20262026-07-29 04:47:25

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Jul 15 2026]Correspondence2026-07-15Available
Incoming generated [Jul 9 2026]Correspondence2026-07-09Available
E-Mail generated [Jul 9 2026]Correspondence2026-07-09Available
Revised radar exhibit reverting to original areaText Documents2026-07-09Available
Updated radar exhibit with reduced area of operationsText Documents2026-07-07Available
Radar ExhibitText Documents2026-06-12Available
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