Experimental Licensing System

1539-EX-ST-2026

Technology and Communications Systems, Inc.

Experimental Licensing System filing 1539-EX-ST-2026 submitted by Technology and Communications Systems, Inc..

Filing overview

StatusPending
Call signN/A
Date filed2026-07-31
Status date2026-07-31
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
John Fenick
City:
Safety Harbor
E-Mail Address:
jfenick@tecomsys.com
State:
FL
Street Address:
940 Harbor Lake Drive, Suite A
Zip Code:
34695

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
Technology and Communications Systems, Inc.

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
Brian
Last Name:
Higgins
Phone Number:
202-783-4141
Title:
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:
2026-07-31 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
John Fenick
Title of Applicant (if any):
VP Engineering

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Technology and Communications Systems, Inc. seeks experimental STA to perform experimental testing associated with RangeHawk modifications of the MQ-9 Air Vehicle to enable upgrades for SkyRange Test Flight. Testing will be both fixed and airborne. See attached Exhibit 1.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Silvus Technologies
Equipment 1 Model Number
SC44K0E235-LBST
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
3

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
Technology and Communications Systems, Inc. seeks experimental STA to perform experimental testing associated with RangeHawk modifications of the MQ-9 Air Vehicle to enable upgrades for SkyRange Test Flight. Testing will be both fixed and airborne. See attached Exhibit 1.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
03/01/2027
Operation Start Date:
09/02/2026

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
California
California150.00
StateRadius of Operation
New2200.000000002309.00000000MO20.00000040.00000022M6D7WMIMO coded OFDM
New2200.000000002309.00000000FX20.000000632.00000022M6D7WMIMO coded OFDM
New2356.000000002500.00000000MO20.00000040.00000022M6D7WMIMO coded OFDM
New2356.000000002500.00000000FX20.000000632.00000022M6D7WMIMO coded OFDM

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
Palmdale, CaliforniaNorth 34 34 0 West 117 41 3

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS1539-EX-ST-20262026-08-16 04:49:36Direct Source Record
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusPendingELS 1539-EX-ST-20262026-08-16 04:49:36
Applicant NameTechnology and Communications Systems, Inc.ELS 1539-EX-ST-20262026-08-16 04:49:36
Call SignN/AELS 1539-EX-ST-20262026-08-16 04:49:36
Receipt Date2026-07-31ELS 1539-EX-ST-20262026-08-16 04:49:36
Status Date2026-07-31ELS 1539-EX-ST-20262026-08-16 04:49:36

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Incoming generated [Aug 6 2026]Correspondence2026-08-06Available
AFTRCC Coordination as IssuedPre Coordination Document2026-08-05Available
E-Mail generated [Jul 31 2026]Correspondence2026-07-31Available
Exhibit I Request for Exp STAText Documents2026-07-31Available