Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Southwest Research Institute
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Kurt
Last Name:
DeSoto
Phone Number:
2027197235
Title:
Wiley Rein LLP, FCC 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:
2026-08-28 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Monica Trollinger
Title of Applicant (if any):
General Counsel
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
As noted below, Southwest Research Institute seeks authority to conduct tests of prototype transmitters under development to evaluate their performance and functionality as part of its research and development as a subcontractor on behalf of a United States government contract. It proposes to commence the testing under the requested STA on Novermber 2, 2026, and, absent unforeseen circumstances, to complete such testing within 6 months. Thus, SwRI does not anticipate the need for a regular experimental license.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WM2XUV
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
TBD
Equipment 1 Model Number
TBD
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
As noted below, Southwest Research Institute seeks authority to conduct tests of prototype transmitters under development to evaluate their performance and functionality as part of its research and development as a subcontractor on behalf of a United States government contract. Government contract information and point of contact information will be provided under separate cover.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation