Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Hughes Network Systems
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Steven
Last Name:
Doiron
Phone Number:
301-428-5506
Title:
Director, Regulatory Affairs
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:
2004-12-08 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Joslyn Read
Title of Applicant (if any):
AVP Regulatory Affairs
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The test range described in the underlying application has been constructed and awaits FCC licensing in order to be brought into use. A test program of current AIReach 9400 and 9600 terminals requires the immediate use of the test range in order to fully verify new software and hardware modifications prior to manufacturing and sale.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WC9XBH
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Hughes Network Systems (HNS) currently builds and sells terrestrial transmitters to a variety of different customers both in the USA and overseas. While as much as possible, the testing of terrestrial transmitters is done in a laboratory environment, some software and hardware features of new radios require on-air testing in order to confirm correct operation. HNS is seeking permission from the FCC to test prototypes, pre-production units and modified production units on the roof of its development facility located at 20271 Goldenrod Road in Germantown, Maryland. As well, some testing requiring longer path lengths will require transmissions between the roof of the HNS facility on Goldenrod Road with the roof of a nearby building at Montgomery College. Coordination letters have been sent to local licensees to ensure that the operation of the range will not disrupt their operations. A radiation hazard has been completed indicating that there is no impact to the general public. Additional details are available in the underlying application.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Hughes Network Systems
Equipment 1 Model Number
AIReach 9400
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
25
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Hughes Network Systems
Equipment 2 Model Number
AIReach 9600
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
25
Equipment 3 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
Hughes Network Systems
Equipment 3 Model Number
prototypes
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
25
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Testing of prototype, AIReach 9400 and AlReach 9600 terminals in order to fully verify new software and hardware modifications prior to manufacturing and sale. Hughes Network Systems (HNS) currently builds and sells terrestrial transmitters to a variety of different customers both in the USA and overseas. While as much as possible, the testing of terrestrial transmitters is done in a laboratory environment, some software and hardware features of new radios require on-air testing in order to confirm correct operation. HNS is seeking permission from the FCC to test prototypes, pre-production units and modified production units on the roof of its development facility located at 20271 Goldenrod Road in Germantown, Maryland. As well, some testing requiring longer path lengths will require transmissions between the roof of the HNS facility on Goldenrod Road with the roof of a nearby building at Montgomery College. Coordination letters have been sent to local licensees to ensure that the operation of the range will not disrupt their operations. A radiation hazard has been completed indicating that there is no impact to the general public. Additional details are available in the underlying application.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation