Experimental Licensing System

0280-EX-ST-2021

Electric Power Research Institute

Experimental Licensing System filing 0280-EX-ST-2021 submitted by Electric Power Research Institute.

Filing overview

StatusGrant Expired Due to New License
Call signWR9XRT
Date filed2021-02-26
Status date2021-03-03
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
Tim Godfrey
City:
Palo Alto
Country:
United States
E-Mail Address:
tgodfrey@epri.com
State:
CA
Street Address:
3420 Hillview Ave
Zip Code:
94304

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
Electric Power Research Institute

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
Tim
Last Name:
Godfrey
Phone Number:
6508558584
Title:
Technical Executive

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:
2021-02-26 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Tim Godfrey
Title of Applicant (if any):
Technical Executive

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
EPRI’s utility members have requested a technical evaluation of the potential of 6 GHz RLAN devices to create harmful interference to their incumbent fixed service (FS) 6 GHz operations. A new field test in an urban area. EPRI is proposing to test with a combination of Part-15 certified Wi-Fi 6E products, test equipment capable of generating Wi-Fi 6E signals, non-certified Wi-Fi 6E prototypes, and/or Part 15 PtMP equipment as the RLAN devices. Therefore, to operate this equipment in the 6 GHz band without a Prior Coordination Notice (PCN) it is our understanding that an STA is required.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:
WR9XRT
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Airspan / Mimosa
Equipment 1 Model Number
C5x
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 2 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Compex
Equipment 2 Model Number
PN02.7 Wi-Fi 6E
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 3 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
Octoscope
Equipment 3 Model Number
STAPAL
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 4 Experimental
No
Equipment 4 Manufacturer
Rohde & Schwartz VSG
Equipment 4 Model Number
SMCV100B
Equipment 4 No. Of Units
1

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
The purpose of the testing is to determine if RLAN devices can produce harmful interference to an incumbent licensed microwave receiver. The exercise will test several scenarios of the two equipment types. In all scenarios the RLANs will be in compliance with the FCC 20-51 Report and Order Appendix A, Final Rules. An incumbent fixed service (FS) “victim” microwave operating in the lower 6 GHz band (5925-6425 MHz) will be used in the testing. The testing will focus on RLAN operation within 5 km of the “victim” FS receiver, with RLAN devices operating in adjacent and co-channel scenarios. Further details on the specific test plans and sites are available on request.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
09/17/2021
Operation Start Date:
03/22/2021

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
NewFX4.0000004.000000160MGXW802.11ax OFDMA
NewFX4.0000004.000000160MGXWup to 256QAM OFDM
NewMO4.0000004.000000160MGXW802.11ax OFDMA
NewMO4.0000004.000000160MGXWup to 256QAM OFDM
NewMO4.0000004.00000020M0GXW802.11ax OFDMA
NewMO4.0000004.00000020M0GXWup to 256QAM OFDM
NewFX4.0000004.00000020M0GXW802.11ax OFDMA
NewFX4.0000004.00000020M0GXWup to 256QAM OFDM
NewFX4.0000004.00000040M0GXW802.11ax OFDMA
NewMO4.0000004.00000040M0GXW802.11ax OFDMA
NewMO4.0000004.00000040M0GXWup to 256QAM OFDM
NewFX4.0000004.00000040M0GXWup to 256QAM OFDM
NewFX4.0000004.00000080M0GXWup to 256QAM OFDM
NewFX4.0000004.00000080M0GXW802.11ax OFDMA
NewMO4.0000004.00000080M0GXWup to 256QAM OFDM
NewMO4.0000004.00000080M0GXW802.11ax OFDMA

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
Columbus, GeorgiaNorth 32 28 48 West 84 59 28Approx 5 km radius in the front 5.00

Grant actions

DateCategoryDescription
2021-03-03GrantGrant Generated [Mar 3 2021]

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS0280-EX-ST-20212026-07-30 00:19:20Source Primary
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusGrant Expired Due to New LicenseELS 0280-EX-ST-20212026-07-30 00:19:20
Applicant NameElectric Power Research InstituteELS 0280-EX-ST-20212026-07-30 00:19:20
Call SignWR9XRTELS 0280-EX-ST-20212026-07-30 00:19:20
Receipt Date2021-02-26ELS 0280-EX-ST-20212026-07-30 00:19:20
Status Date2021-03-03ELS 0280-EX-ST-20212026-07-30 00:19:20

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Mar 4 2021]Correspondence2021-03-04Available
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