Experimental Licensing System

1705-EX-ST-2026

Elta North America

Experimental Licensing System filing 1705-EX-ST-2026 submitted by Elta North America.

Filing overview

StatusPending
Call signWA8XBO
Date filed2026-08-25
Status date2026-08-25
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
Dean Nohe
City:
Annapolis Junction
Country:
United States
E-Mail Address:
dnohe@elta-na.com
P.O. Box:
20701
State:
MD
Street Address:
8955 Henkels Lane #508
Zip Code:
20701

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
Elta North America

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
Dean
Last Name:
Nohe
Phone Number:
2404593443
Title:
Sr. Director

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:
2026-08-25 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Dean Nohe
Title of Applicant (if any):
Sr Director Business and Operations

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Participation in US Army led test events at Camp Grayling, MI. Army is evaluating counter UAS sensors for future consideration for ground combat vehicles. This STA allows participation on the events and in compliance with Army Spectrum Management Office. Additional locations are listed for testing prior to the event. allows sprectrum manager

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:
WA8XBO
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Elta ltd.
Equipment 1 Model Number
ELM-2135M
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
US Army demonstration and testing of emerging sensors for detection and tracking of drones, UAS and other airborne objects. Additional sites allows for pre-event testing and calibration

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
12/31/2026
Operation Start Date:
07/15/2026

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
NewFX120.0000004450.00000010M0P0N9.805 - 10.000
Michigan5.00
Michigan5.00
Maryland5.00
Michigan5.00
Michigan5.00
StateRadius of Operation

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
Grayling, MichiganNorth 44 37 15 West 84 47 54Ranges 7-15, Grayling, MI5.00

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS1705-EX-ST-20262026-09-02 04:52:06Direct Source Record
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusPendingELS 1705-EX-ST-20262026-09-02 04:52:06
Applicant NameElta North AmericaELS 1705-EX-ST-20262026-09-02 04:52:06
Call SignWA8XBOELS 1705-EX-ST-20262026-09-02 04:52:06
Receipt Date2026-08-25ELS 1705-EX-ST-20262026-09-02 04:52:06
Status Date2026-08-25ELS 1705-EX-ST-20262026-09-02 04:52:06

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Stop Buzzer POCText Documents2026-08-25Available
Additional LocationsText Documents2026-08-25Available
Stop Buzzer POCText Documents2026-08-25Available
Additional LocationsText Documents2026-08-25Available