Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Panasonic Avionics Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Carlos
Last Name:
Nalda
Phone Number:
202-626-6659
Title:
Attorney
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:
2010-07-22 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Antia Kartic
Title of Applicant (if any):
Director, eXConnect Regulatory
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) requests an experimental Special Temporary Authority commencing on or about August 1, 2010 to conduct ground testing in support of Panasonics Global Communications Suite (GCS) featuring the eXConnect Ku-band aeronautical mobile-satellite service (AMSS) system to provide broadband connectivity onboard aircraft in flight. The FCC previously granted an experimental STA (Call Sign WE9XDS) to conduct two types of testing: (1) electromagnetic interference (EMI) ground testing of multiple, simulated transmit portable electronic devices (T-PEDs) RF transmissions in the aircraft in multiple frequency bands; and (2) picocell system operations in the aircraft cabin for enabling GSM phone communications for passengers and crew. The experimental STA authorized testing at four sites. On May 7, 2010, Panasonic filed an application for a two-year experimental license to continue the same testing at the same four sites. That application (File No. 0225-EX-PL-2010) is currently pending. As further described in the attached Narrative Statement, the instant experimental STA application is sought to conduct ground testing at an additional site not covered by Call Sign WE9XDS or the pending application for an experimental two-year license: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, GA. Further, this testing will not involve the picocell system, but only T-PED EMI testing in Wi-Fi frequencies. Panasonics initial plans were to conduct the testing at the previously authorized Greensboro, NC site, but due to a recent change in ownership of the corporate Boeing 737, the modifications to airplane must take place at the Atlanta airport. The airplane is currently undergoing modifications and is expected to be made available for Panasonics testing in early August. (Further details are provided in attached Narrative Statement)
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WE9XMG
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
AeroMobile
Equipment 1 Model Number
TBD
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
4
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
It is the case that passengers are bringing onboard aircraft many types of personal communications (or transmit portable devices - T-PEDs) devices, whether they be mobile phones, Wi-Fi enabled laptop computers, and others. The prevalence of these devices is only going to continue. It is therefore critical that the potential for interference to aircraft avionics and communications from the use of these devices onboard be ascertained. The results of the T-PED EMI tests will be used for certification of Pansonics aircraft wireless connectivity and associated equipment by the FAA.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation