Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Skyport Global Communications, Inc.
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Raul
Last Name:
Magallanes
Phone Number:
(281) 317-1397
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:
2010-01-28 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Douglas Whitworth
Title of Applicant (if any):
CFO
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This STA is necessary to test X-band disaster relief VSAT portable units for use by the United States Air Force Rome Air Development Center and the Army National Guard at Fort Pickett, VA.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WE9XFQ
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
US Air Force Proprietary
Equipment 1 Model Number
1.2m
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
6
Equipment 2 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
LHGXA
Equipment 2 Model Number
4.8m
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The operation includes emergency communications in Haiti in connection with recent natural disasters. The satellite planned to be used is XTAR LANT (30W). The includes a 4.8m hub in Houston and 1.2m portable VSAT units in Fort Pickett, VA. Eventually the portable units will be shipped to Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation