Experimental Licensing System

1184-EX-ST-2015

Raytheon IDS

Experimental Licensing System filing 1184-EX-ST-2015 submitted by Raytheon IDS.

Filing overview

StatusGrant Expired Due to New License
Call signWJ9XEA
Date filed2015-11-03
Status date2015-11-30
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
Karen Dyberg
City:
Marlborough
E-Mail Address:
karen.dyberg@raytheon.com
State:
MA
Street Address:
1001 Boston Post Road, Mail Stop 3-1-3355
Zip Code:
01752

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
Raytheon IDS

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
Karen
Last Name:
dyberg
Phone Number:
508-490-2723
Title:
Spectrum Management/RF Safety

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:
2015-11-03 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Karen Dyberg
Title of Applicant (if any):
Spectrum Management/RF Safety

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The Raytheon Low Power Radar 2 (LPR2) array is planned to be tested at the NTIA-ITS Table Mountain Antenna Fields Site in Boulder, Co, over the period of November 20, 2015-May 13, 2016. The purpose of this request for Special Temporary Authorization is to test array compliance to RF performance requirements in a relevant environment. Radar development testing is planned in parallel at the Raytheon facility in Sudbury, MA.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:
WJ9XEA
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The Raytheon Low Power Radar 2 (LPR2) array is planned to be tested at the NTIA-ITS Table Mountain Antenna Fields Site in Boulder, Co, over the period of November 20, 2015 – May 13, 2016. The purpose of this request for Special Temporary Authorization is to test array compliance to RF performance requirements in a relevant environment. Radar development testing is planned in parallel at the Raytheon facility in Sudbury, MA.

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
Frequency authorization is being requested for the period of November 20, 2015 – May 13, 2016 in X-band at frequencies between 9.55 – 9.65 GHz, in order to test prototype radar arrays in a relevant environment. Outdoor testing, across multiple frequencies as noted above is required to assess hardware compliance with requirements and to continue research and development. Only one unit will be tested at a time. Technical Synopsis: • Spectrum needed: 9.55 – 9.65 GHz • Power levels requested: 160 W output power, 953.4 kW ERP (peak) • Location of use: NTIA-ITS Table Mountain Antenna Fields Site in Boulder, Co and Raytheon Test Facility in Sudbury, MA • Direction of radiation: South East with +/- 45 degree scan angle with ability to adjust mechanically about boresite pointing angle +/- 30 degs) • Stop buzzer contact: Robert Palumbo, 978-376-7321

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:
11/20/2015

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Raytheon
Equipment 1 Model Number
LPR2
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
7

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
Radar development testing. Frequency authorization is being requested for the period of November 20, 2015-May 13, 2016 in X-band at frequencies between 9.55 - 9.65 GHz, in order to test prototype radar arrays in a relevant environment. Outdoor testing, across multiple frequencies as noted above is required to assess hardware compliance with requirements and to continue research and development. Only one unit will be tested at a time. Technical Synopsis: Spectrum needed: 9.55 - 9.65 GHz. Power levels requested: 160 W output power, 953.4 kW ERP (peak) . Location of use: NTIA-ITS Table Mountain Antenna Fields Site in Boulder, Co and Raytheon Test Facility in Sudbury, MA . Direction of radiation: South East with +/- 45 degree scan angle with ability to adjust mechanically about boresite pointing angle +/- 30 degs). Stop buzzer contact: Robert Palumbo, 978-376-7321

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
05/13/2016
Operation Start Date:
11/30/2015

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
2.00
Colorado2.00
StateRadius of Operation
New9550.000000009650.00000000MO160.000000953400.0000004M70Q3NFM pulsed chirp
New9550.000000009650.00000000MO160.000000953400.0000004M70Q3NFM pulsed chirp
New9550.000000009650.00000000MO160.000000953400.0000007M10Q3NFM pulsed chirp
New9550.000000009650.00000000MO160.000000953400.0000007M10Q3NFM pulsed chirp

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
North 42 21 57 West 71 25 56Raytheon Test Facility in Sudbur0.10
Sudbury, MassachusettsNorth 42 21 58 West 71 25 55Raytheon Test Facility in Sudbur0.10

Grant actions

DateCategoryDescription
2015-11-30GrantGrant Generated [Nov 30 2015]

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS1184-EX-ST-20152026-07-30 08:57:28Source Primary
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusGrant Expired Due to New LicenseELS 1184-EX-ST-20152026-07-30 08:57:28
Applicant NameRaytheon IDSELS 1184-EX-ST-20152026-07-30 08:57:28
Call SignWJ9XEAELS 1184-EX-ST-20152026-07-30 08:57:28
Receipt Date2015-11-03ELS 1184-EX-ST-20152026-07-30 08:57:28
Status Date2015-11-30ELS 1184-EX-ST-20152026-07-30 08:57:28

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Dec 1 2015]Correspondence2015-12-01Available
ExhibitText Documents2015-11-03Available
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