Experimental Licensing System

1232-EX-ST-2026

The Boeing Company

Experimental Licensing System filing 1232-EX-ST-2026 submitted by The Boeing Company.

Filing overview

StatusGranted
Call signWA8XBA
Date filed2026-06-18
Status date2026-07-16
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
Global Spectrum Management - John Johnston
City:
Ladson
Country:
United States
E-Mail Address:
john.p.johnston2@boeing.com
State:
SC
Street Address:
8795 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy
Zip Code:
29456-6727

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
The Boeing Company

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
John
Last Name:
Johnston
Phone Number:
8439348542
Title:
Spectrum Manager

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:
2026-06-17 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Joe D. Thorsheim
Title of Applicant (if any):
Sr. Manager, Boeing Spectrum Management

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Ground EMC testing of aircraft systems

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:
WA8XBA
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:
07/15/2026

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Rockwell Collins
Equipment 1 Model Number
AN/ARC-210
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
The purpose of this STA is to conduct ground Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing of RF systems integrated into the Boeing MH-139 helicopter prior to delivery to the USAF. Modeling and previous EMC/EMI testing shows a possibility of harmonic/cosite interference issues between RF systems on the specific frequencies listed in the application. This testing will be used to validate findings and develop mitigation plans.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
01/15/2027
Operation Start Date:
07/16/2026

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
NewFX23.00000036.30000018K2F3E
NewFX23.00000036.3000007K00A3E
NewFX23.00000036.3000007K00A7E
NewFX23.00000036.3000007S00A3E

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
Middletown, DelawareNorth 39 31 22 West 75 43 6
Middletown, DelawareNorth 39 31 22 West 75 43 6Middletown, DE

Grant actions

DateCategoryDescription
2026-07-16GrantGrant Generated [Jul 16 2026]

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS1232-EX-ST-20262026-07-29 04:47:07Source Primary
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusGrantedELS 1232-EX-ST-20262026-07-29 04:47:07
Applicant NameThe Boeing CompanyELS 1232-EX-ST-20262026-07-29 04:47:07
Call SignWA8XBAELS 1232-EX-ST-20262026-07-29 04:47:07
Receipt Date2026-06-18ELS 1232-EX-ST-20262026-07-29 04:47:07
Status Date2026-07-16ELS 1232-EX-ST-20262026-07-29 04:47:07

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Jul 16 2026]Correspondence2026-07-16Available
Incoming generated [Jul 14 2026]Correspondence2026-07-14Available
FAA CoordinationPre Coordination Document2026-07-14Available
Incoming generated [Jun 18 2026]Correspondence2026-06-18Available
Incoming generated [Jun 18 2026]Correspondence2026-06-18Available
E-Mail generated [Jun 18 2026]Correspondence2026-06-18Available
E-Mail generated [Jun 18 2026]Correspondence2026-06-18Available
Description of operation and Stop BuzzerText Documents2026-06-18Available
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