Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Battelle Energy Allliance
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Russ
Last Name:
Smith
Phone Number:
2085261145
Title:
INL Spectrum Manager
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:
2015-11-09 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Russ W. Smith
Title of Applicant (if any):
Idaho National Laboratory Spectrum Manager
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
STA application is necessary to request access through the FCC to get approval from the FCC and FIRSTNET to use the FIRSTNET Public Safety frequencies to build a network node at the Idaho National Laboratory for LTE Public Safety interoperability communications. FCC STA process was determined by FIRSTNET individuals to be the best avenue for this process. Requesting access to 758-768 MHz (Downlink) and 788-798 MHz (Uplink) requires a Radio Service code of SP, but SP is not available in the dropdown list in the ULS. Radio Service code needs to be SP. Idaho National Laboratory has been working with the State of Idaho, Bureau of Homeland Security, and received approval from the Idaho BHS to obtain access to the FCC/FIRSTNET frequencies to develop a network node and help with the testing and development of the Public Safety Nationwide Broadband Network. This offsite STA request will allow testing in an area where there are no Band-13 or Band-14 LTE signals.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WI9XTQ
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
11/10/2015
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Nokia
Equipment 1 Model Number
FRBB
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
various handhelds
Equipment 2 Model Number
various models
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
25
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
To develop a network node off the Idaho National Laboratory site to further test the LTE Band-14 co-existence with LTE Band-13 systems. Site will be tested where there is no Band-13 or Band-14 signals. To develop a network node for FIRSTNET vendors, service providers, and users (both US Government and FCC Public Safety First Responders) that enables testing and operation of various types of equipment, network configuration and parameters, and different user interfaces. Network site will be initially used as a stand-alone test and development site.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation