Experimental Licensing System

1642-EX-ST-2026

Penn State Applied Research Laboratory

Experimental Licensing System filing 1642-EX-ST-2026 submitted by Penn State Applied Research Laboratory.

Filing overview

StatusPending
Call signN/A
Date filed2026-09-01
Status date2026-09-01
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
Dr. Elliot J Riley
City:
State College
E-Mail Address:
ejr5046@arl.psu.edu
State:
PA
Street Address:
225 Science Park Rd
Zip Code:
16803

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
Penn State Applied Research Laboratory

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
Elliot
Last Name:
Riley
Phone Number:
8148635218
Title:
Dr

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:
2026-08-18 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Elliot J. Riley
Title of Applicant (if any):
Dr

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
We are planning on doing ground surveillance radar testing to support or research for the military.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
ECHODYNE
Equipment 1 Model Number
2ANLB-MESA00055
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
ECHODYNE
Equipment 2 Model Number
700-0005-003 SS
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
2

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
We will use the radar to conduct test and evaluations to support our DoW contract.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
02/28/2027
Operation Start Date:
09/01/2026

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
ModifiedFX180.00000049008.000000194MQ3NFrequency Sweep
NewFX180.00000049008.000000194MQ3NFrequency Sweep
NewFX180.00000049008.000000194MQ3WFrequency Sweep
NewFX180.00000080352.610000194MQXXFrequency Sweep
Pennsylvania3.00
North Carolina3.00
NewFX3.200000245.50000047M1FXNFrequency Sweep
ModifiedFX3.200000245.50000047M1FXNFrequency Sweep
North Carolina8.00
StateRadius of Operation

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
Rock Sprinsg, PennsylvaniaNorth 40 42 31 West 77 58 14
State College, PennsylvaniaNorth 40 42 31 West 77 58 148.00

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS1642-EX-ST-20262026-09-05 05:15:24Direct Source Record
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusPendingELS 1642-EX-ST-20262026-09-05 05:15:24
Applicant NamePenn State Applied Research LaboratoryELS 1642-EX-ST-20262026-09-05 05:15:24
Call SignN/AELS 1642-EX-ST-20262026-09-05 05:15:24
Receipt Date2026-09-01ELS 1642-EX-ST-20262026-09-05 05:15:24
Status Date2026-09-01ELS 1642-EX-ST-20262026-09-05 05:15:24

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
E-Mail generated [Sep 3 2026]Correspondence2026-09-03Available