Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Leidos, Inc.
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Ed
Last Name:
Foreman
Phone Number:
727-434-0760
Title:
Business Area Manager
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:
2016-05-13 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Ed Foreman
Title of Applicant (if any):
Engineer
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Please see Exhibit 1. Leidos has developed a next generation radio for the railroads. The radio prototype has been tested at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, CO in a remote location on test tracks. TTC and Norfolk Southern railroad want to perform tests on an operational track in Virginia to assess the ability to send information between the front of the train and the end of the train. The prototype radio is not FCC certified. We are seeking a STA. If the test are successful, we will start the certification process.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WJ9XXK
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation End Date:
07/31/2016
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Leidos
Equipment 1 Model Number
WSDR
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
3
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Please See Exhibit 1. TTC and Norfolk Southern want to assess performance in an operational environment (with canyons, tunnels, etc.) TTC and Norfolk Southern want to assess performance in an operational environment (with canyons, tunnels, etc.) The test will be run within the 450 MHz railroad frequency allocation. The maximum transmit output power is two watts. The tests will be conducted over a one to three day period. We would like to run the tests as soon as possible. The days listed below are candidate dates. If the STA is approved we will coordinate with the FCC, TTC and Norfolk Southern to choose firm dates.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation