Experimental Licensing System

1670-EX-ST-2026

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL)

Experimental Licensing System filing 1670-EX-ST-2026 submitted by The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL).

Filing overview

StatusPending
Call signN/A
Date filed2026-08-19
Status date2026-08-19
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
Robert Schmid
City:
Laurel
E-Mail Address:
robert.schmid@jhuapl.edu
P.O. Box:
6-113
State:
MD
Street Address:
11100 Johns Hopkins Road
Zip Code:
20723

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL)

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
Robert
Last Name:
Schmid
Phone Number:
240-228-6653
Title:
APL Non-ionizing Radiation Safety and Control

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:
2026-08-19 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Robert Schmid
Title of Applicant (if any):
APL Non-ionizing Radiation Safety and Control

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
VHF waveform will be transmitted over the air

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
APL
Equipment 1 Model Number
Custom1
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
To asses the operation of an experimental VHF waveform

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
03/04/2027
Operation Start Date:
09/04/2026

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
Maryland6.00
StateRadius of Operation
New140.00000000170.00000000FX10.00000020.00000010M0G2DMSK
New140.00000000170.00000000FX10.00000020.0000001M00G2DMSK
New140.00000000170.00000000FX10.00000020.0000005M00G2DMSK

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
Laurel, MarylandNorth 39 9 57 West 76 53 482mi radius from GPS coordinates2.00

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS1670-EX-ST-20262026-08-20 13:50:07Direct Source Record
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusPendingELS 1670-EX-ST-20262026-08-20 13:50:07
Applicant NameThe Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL)ELS 1670-EX-ST-20262026-08-20 13:50:07
Call SignN/AELS 1670-EX-ST-20262026-08-20 13:50:07
Receipt Date2026-08-19ELS 1670-EX-ST-20262026-08-20 13:50:07
Status Date2026-08-19ELS 1670-EX-ST-20262026-08-20 13:50:07

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Experiment and Antenna DescriptionText Documents2026-08-19Available