Experimental Licensing System

1223-EX-ST-2026

MatrixSpace Inc.

Experimental Licensing System filing 1223-EX-ST-2026 submitted by MatrixSpace Inc..

Filing overview

StatusGranted
Call signWA8XGB
Date filed2026-06-15
Status date2026-08-04
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
David Cameron
City:
Hoffman Estates
Country:
United States
E-Mail Address:
david.cameron@matrixspace.com
State:
IL
Street Address:
1721 Moon Lake Blvd. Ste 200
Zip Code:
60169

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
MatrixSpace Inc.

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
David Cameron
Last Name:
Cameron
Phone Number:
4087612923
Title:
Field services engineer

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:
2026-06-15 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
David Cameron
Title of Applicant (if any):
Field Services engineer

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This operation is a non-recurring service where regular authorization is not appropriate, to be conducted through the requested dates. testing these devices are to develop and evaluate for for CUAS detection applications no electronic jamming, or physical mitigations are involved. Because approval of the proposed license will contribute to the development of new technology, the proposed license is consistent with the public interest.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:
WA8XGB
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
Applicant proposes to test up to four (8) devices pursuant to this requested license. The proposed partner TCOM will use these devices to develop and evaluate a system for CUAS applications for tracking drones and other air targets. No directed energy / RF jamming /electronic attacks will occur.

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
MatrixSpace
Equipment 1 Model Number
LRR
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
4
Equipment 2 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Matrixspace
Equipment 2 Model Number
MS0100
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
4

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
Operation to test up to 8 devices: 4 devices operating in the 24.45-24.65 GHz band and 4 devices operating in the 9.5-9.8 GHz band. Each set of 4 devices provides 360 degrees of coverage. Only one set of devices will be transmitting at any given time, and transmissions will not be continuous for the duration of the requested authorization period. The devices will be set up in an adjacent open field, within 0.5 km of the demonstration area, and no demonstration observer will be in close proximity to the device(s) during operation. Applicant will demonstrate this device for detecting UAS and general aviation aircraft within the airspace. Small UAS aircraft flown as part of the demonstration will be flown in accordance with 14 CFR Part 107, by licensed UAS pilots. All Part 107 regulations will be followed, and any required airspace pre-authorizations will be obtained in advance of flight operations. No directed-energy, RF-jamming, or electronic-attack functions will be employed — the equipment is passive-receive/active-radar detection and tracking equipment only.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
08/07/2026
Operation Start Date:
08/03/2026

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
NewMO2.20000068.000000200MF3N
NewMO10.0000001600.000000200MF3N
ModifiedMO10.0000001600.000000200MF3N
ModifiedMO10.0000001600.00000023M0P0N
NewMO10.0000001600.00000023M0P0N
NewMO2.20000068.00000023M0P0N
NewMO10.0000001600.00000043M0P0N
ModifiedMO10.0000001600.00000043M0P0N
NewMO2.20000068.00000043M0P0N
NewMO10.0000001600.00000080M0D2D
ModifiedMO10.0000001600.00000080M0D2D
NewMO2.20000068.00000080M0D2D

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
Benton Harbor, MichiganNorth 42 6 52 West 86 28 29with in .5km of 42-6-52N, 86-28-0.50
MichiganNorth 42 6 52 West 86 28 29with in .5km of 42-6-52N, 86-28-0.50

Grant actions

DateCategoryDescription
2026-08-04GrantGrant Generated [Aug 4 2026]

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS1223-EX-ST-20262026-08-06 19:00:30Direct Source Record
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusGrantedELS 1223-EX-ST-20262026-08-06 19:00:30
Applicant NameMatrixSpace Inc.ELS 1223-EX-ST-20262026-08-06 19:00:30
Call SignWA8XGBELS 1223-EX-ST-20262026-08-06 19:00:30
Receipt Date2026-06-15ELS 1223-EX-ST-20262026-08-06 19:00:30
Status Date2026-08-04ELS 1223-EX-ST-20262026-08-06 19:00:30

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Aug 4 2026]Correspondence2026-08-04Available
Incoming generated [Jul 21 2026]Correspondence2026-07-21Available
E-Mail generated [Jul 21 2026]Correspondence2026-07-21Available
E-Mail generated [Jul 21 2026]Correspondence2026-07-21Available
Operational descriptionText Documents2026-07-21Available
View GrantAvailable