Experimental Licensing System

1501-EX-ST-2026

Liquid Robotics Inc.

Experimental Licensing System filing 1501-EX-ST-2026 submitted by Liquid Robotics Inc..

Filing overview

StatusGranted
Call signWA8XHC
Date filed2026-07-28
Status date2026-08-10
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
Global Spectrum Management - John Johnston
City:
Ladson
Country:
United States
E-Mail Address:
john.p.johnston2@boeing.com
State:
SC
Street Address:
8795 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy
Zip Code:
29456-6727

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
Liquid Robotics Inc.

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
John
Last Name:
Johnston
Phone Number:
8439348542
Title:
Spectrum 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:
2026-07-28 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Joe D. Thorsheim
Title of Applicant (if any):
Sr. Manager, Boeing Spectrum Management

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Integration and testing of a Fortem R20 radar on the Liquid Robotics Inc. Waveglider Unmanned Sea Vehicle.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:
WA8XHC
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Fortem Technologies
Equipment 1 Model Number
Trueview R20
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
Integration and testing of a Fortem R20 radar on the Liquid Robotics Inc. Waveglider Unmanned Sea Vehicle.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
02/27/2027
Operation Start Date:
08/28/2026

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
NewFX2.34000030.000000150MQ0N
NewFX2.34000030.000000150MQXN
NewFX2.34000030.000000300MQ0N
NewFX2.34000030.000000300MQXN
New16200.0000000016500.00000000FX2.34000030.000000150MQ0N
New16200.0000000016500.00000000FX2.34000030.000000150MQXN
New16200.0000000016500.00000000FX2.34000030.000000300MQ0N
New16200.0000000016500.00000000FX2.34000030.000000300MQXN

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
Jessup, MarylandNorth 39 8 38 West 76 48 21

Grant actions

DateCategoryDescription
2026-08-10GrantGrant Generated [Aug 10 2026]

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS1501-EX-ST-20262026-07-30 08:01:57Source Primary
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusGrantedELS 1501-EX-ST-20262026-07-30 08:01:57
Applicant NameLiquid Robotics Inc.ELS 1501-EX-ST-20262026-07-30 08:01:57
Call SignWA8XHCELS 1501-EX-ST-20262026-07-30 08:01:57
Receipt Date2026-07-28ELS 1501-EX-ST-20262026-07-30 08:01:57
Status Date2026-08-10ELS 1501-EX-ST-20262026-07-30 08:01:57

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Aug 10 2026]Correspondence2026-08-10Available
Certification test reportText Documents2026-07-28Available
Description of OperationText Documents2026-07-28Available
Technical info and stop buzzerText Documents2026-07-28Available
View GrantAvailable