Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
State of Texas (Dept of Public Safety)
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Michael
Last Name:
Simpson
Phone Number:
512-424-7427
Title:
Assistant Director
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:
2011-06-27 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Michael Simpson
Title of Applicant (if any):
Assistant Director
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The State of Texas requests special temporary authority (STA) from July 15, 2011 through January 15, 2012, to operate in the 763-768/793-798 MHz band for the purpose of testing and optimizing broadband Long-Term Evolution (LTE) coverage for public safety in the Harris County, Texas area.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WE9XZS
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The State of Texas requests special temporary authority (?STA?) from July 15, 2011 through January 15, 2012, to operate in the 763-768/793-798 MHz band for the purpose of testing and optimizing broadband Long-Term Evolution (?LTE?) coverage for public safety in the Harris County, Texas area.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The experimental authority requested herein will allow the State and its constituent jurisdiction, Harris County, to test and optimize the coverage and functionality of broadband operations in the Harris County area. The State of Texas requests that the FCC grant the STA for the period July 15, 2011 through January 15, 2012.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Prototype - FX
Equipment 1 Model Number
TBD
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
6
Equipment 2 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Prototype - MO
Equipment 2 Model Number
TBD
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
15
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
To test and optimize broadband Long-Term Evolution (LTE) coverage for public safety. The experimental authority requested herein will allow the State and its constituent jurisdiction, Harris County, to test and optimize the coverage and functionality of broadband operations in the Harris County area. The State of Texas requests that the FCC grant the STA for the period July 15, 2011 through January 15, 2012.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation