Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc.
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
John A.
Last Name:
Ziegler
Phone Number:
314-553-4050
Title:
Sr. Engineering Scientist
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:
2007-05-04 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
John A. Ziegler
Title of Applicant (if any):
Sr. Engineering Scientist
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc. (DRS SSI) would like to demonstrate its radar system, the AN/PPS-5C, for homeland security applications. A guidance has been received from the MCEB of the NTIA for Department of Defense (DOD) uses of this system, MCEB J-12 Number 7792/3. NTIA has advised DRS SSI that an experimental license will be required from the FCC for non-DOD demonstations of the radar that are required in the pursuit of homeland security applications that are not yet covered by goverement contract.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WC9XUI
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation End Date:
01/17/2008
Operation Start Date:
07/16/2007
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc.
Equipment 1 Model Number
AN/PPS-5C (Mod)
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
This STA will be used to allow the AN/PPS-5C Radar System to be demonstrated to personnel of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and to personnel of potential prime contractors to the DHS.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation