Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Raytheon Missile Systems
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Anne
Last Name:
Cortez
Phone Number:
520-360-0925
Title:
Counsel
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:
2012-10-15 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Thomas J. Fagan
Title of Applicant (if any):
Spectrum Manager
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Raytheon Missile Systems was recently awarded a government contract requiring the testing requested here. The timeframe for starting to deliver results on the contract requires that RMS initiate its research and testing almost immediately. RMS explains in greater detail in the exhibit attached hereto why an STA is appropriate in this instance.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WG9XAR
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Raytheon is proposing to step through the requested frequencies in 100 MHz increments to test the receive-only radar on one of its missile systems. The experiment will test how to improve the performance of the receive-only radar in target acquisition, detection, and response. When the missile system works properly, it can intercept incoming threats before they can harm US soldiers or civilians.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Raytheon
Equipment 1 Model Number
generic
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
To test the receive-only radar on one of Raytheon's missile systems. Raytheon is proposing to step through the requested frequencies in 100 MHz increments to test the receive-only radar on one of its missile systems. The experiment will test how to improve the performance of the receive-only radar in target acquisition, detection, and response. When the missile system works properly, it can intercept incoming threats before they can harm US soldiers or civilians.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation