Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Frank Ravenswood
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Frank
Last Name:
Ravenswood
Phone Number:
503-649-1821
Title:
Control Operator
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:
2012-01-06 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Frank E Ravenswood
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Request authorization to operate spread spectrum on the HF and VHF frequencies assigned to the Amateur Radio Service. Current part 97 prohibits spread spectrum below 220MHZ
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WF9XJM
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Conduct experiments with spread spectrum and research effectiveness under weak signal conditions. Compare against other digital modes such as JT65A, Olivia, MT63 and PSK31. Experiments will focus on: 1. Establishing the minimal transmitter power required to maintain reliable spread spectrum communications on each of the request frequency bands that is compatible modes operating within the Amateur radio frequencies. 2. Develop operating procedures that ensure reliable and compatible operation of spread spectrum transmission with in the Amateur Radio Service that can be shared with the community. 3. Conduct objective comparisons of weak signal capabilities of spread spectrum in comparison to weak signal modes such as WSTJ, JT65A, Olivia, and MT63 in order to advance our understanding of effective high frequency communications. Description of Operation: 1. On frequencies not in use by the primary services, make period transmissions, and have operators throughout the world provide signal reports back to this licensee. Data will be compared against date/time of transmission along with the transmitter power used at the time to determine effectiveness of spread spectrum emissions over the high frequency bands as a function of radio propagation conditions. All data will be log and made available to the Commission and the radio community. 2. Coordinate with stations authorized to operate same emissions and frequencies to exchange signal reports and other technical observations. All results will be logged and be made available to the Commission and the radio community. 3. Experiments will be conducted on a non-interference basis and only on requested frequencies where there is no interference to the Amateur radio service. 4. Transmission will be brief and long enough to exchange signal reports and callsigns. Identification will be done in Morse code at the end of each transmission. Designated point-of-contact to terminate transmissions if interference occurs: Frank E Ravenswood Home: 503.848.8059 Cell: 503.807.8691 E-mail: frank.k2ncc@gmail.com
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Kenwood
Equipment 1 Model Number
TS-480SAT
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
MFJ
Equipment 2 Model Number
1786
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Conduct experiments with spread spectrum on the HF and VHF frequencies assigned to the Amateur Radio Service. Conduct experiments with spread spectrum and research effectiveness under weak signal conditions. Compare against other digital modes such as JT65A, Olivia, MT63 and PSK31. Experiments will focus on: 1. Establishing the minimal transmitter power required to maintain reliable spread spectrum communications on each of the request frequency bands that is compatible modes operating within the Amateur radio frequencies. 2. Develop operating procedures that ensure reliable and compatible operation of spread spectrum transmission with in the Amateur Radio Service that can be shared with the community. 3. Conduct objective comparisons of weak signal capabilities of spread spectrum in comparison to weak signal modes such as WSTJ, JT65A, Olivia, and MT63 in order to advance our understanding of effective high frequency communications. Description of Operation: 1. On frequencies not in use by the primary services, make period transmissions, and have operators throughout the world provide signal reports back to this licensee. Data will be compared against date/time of transmission along with the transmitter power used at the time to determine effectiveness of spread spectrum emissions over the high frequency bands as a function of radio propagation conditions. All data will be log and made available to the Commission and the radio community. 2. Coordinate with stations authorized to operate same emissions and frequencies to exchange signal reports and other technical observations. All results will be logged and be made available to the Commission and the radio community. 3. Experiments will be conducted on a non-interference basis and only on requested frequencies where there is no interference to the Amateur radio service. 4. Transmission will be brief and long enough to exchange signal reports and callsigns. Identification will be done in Morse code at the end of each transmission. Designated point-of-contact to terminate transmissions if interference occurs: Frank E Ravenswood Home: 503.848.8059 Cell: 503.807.8691 E-mail: frank.k2ncc@gmail.com
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation