Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Newport Utilities
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Boyd
Last Name:
Goodin
Phone Number:
423-625-2899
Title:
IT Administrator
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:
2013-06-14 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Joseph B. Goodin
Title of Applicant (if any):
IT Administrator
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
We look to confirm the viability of TV white space within our area, which provides significant terrestrial challenges under current technologies and is home to a large community with underserved broadband needs. Current technology has proven unable to serve said community, this license would serve to prove a viable alternative.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WG9XSB
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Redline Communications
Equipment 1 Model Number
RDL-3000
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
5
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
To demonstrate and establish the potential utility of TVWS in serving a region with distinct needs and terrestrial challenges. This could be the only technology that can effectively provide internet service to underserved communities within our area and we need to understand if that is the case
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation