Experimental Licensing System

1017-EX-ST-2014

Volvo Ocean Race

Experimental Licensing System filing 1017-EX-ST-2014 submitted by Volvo Ocean Race.

Filing overview

StatusGrant Expired Due to New License
Call signWI9XMJ
Date filed2014-11-14
Status date2015-04-10
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
Brad Read
City:
Newport
E-Mail Address:
amegarry@sailnewport.org
State:
RI
Street Address:
60 Fort Adams Drive
Zip Code:
02840

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
Volvo Ocean Race

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
Richard
Last Name:
Hibbeler
Phone Number:
(703)726-5671
Title:
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:
2014-11-11 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Brad Read
Title of Applicant (if any):
Authorized Representative

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
For temporary video transmissions during the Volvo Ocean Race held in Newport, RI from April 20th to May 20th, 2015.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:
WI9XMJ
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
To provide temporary video broadcasting for the Volvo Ocean Race held in Newport, RI Video Transmissions will be held from a Radio Camera Chase Boat, Helicopter Downlink, Handheld Videos, and Onborad Radio Cameras. Tranmissions will occur offshore and be broadcast to a rooftop at Fort Adams staging arae onshore. The Helicopter will fly at a elevation of 3000 feet or less and will limit its transmission to offshore only.

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Cobham
Equipment 1 Model Number
SOLH264TX300350
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
4
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
BMS
Equipment 2 Model Number
OEM-HD
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
8
Equipment 3 Experimental
No
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
Motorola
Equipment 3 Model Number
DR3000
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 4 Experimental
No
Equipment 4 Manufacturer
Motorola
Equipment 4 Model Number
GP340
Equipment 4 No. Of Units
4
Equipment 5 Experimental
No
Equipment 5 Manufacturer
Igtimi Ltd
Equipment 5 Model Number
Na
Equipment 5 No. Of Units
4
Equipment 6 Experimental
No
Equipment 6 Manufacturer
Cobham
Equipment 6 Model Number
Solo Nao Tx
Equipment 6 No. Of Units
4
Equipment 7 Experimental
No
Equipment 7 Manufacturer
Colbham
Equipment 7 Model Number
NetNode Phase 3
Equipment 7 No. Of Units
4
Equipment 8 Experimental
No
Equipment 8 Manufacturer
SIAEMIC
Equipment 8 Model Number
ALFO plus 18
Equipment 8 No. Of Units
4
Equipment 9 Experimental
No
Equipment 9 Manufacturer
SAIEMIC
Equipment 9 Model Number
ALFO plus 38
Equipment 9 No. Of Units
4

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
To provide temporary video broadcasting for the Volvo Ocean Race held in Newport, RI. Video Transmissions will be held from a Radio Camera Chase Boat, Helicopter Downlink, Handheld Videos, and Onborad Radio Cameras. Tranmissions will occur offshore and be broadcast to a rooftop at Fort Adams staging arae onshore. The Helicopter will fly at a elevation of 3000 feet or less and will limit its transmission to offshore only.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
05/22/2015
Operation Start Date:
04/20/2015

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
NewMO1.0000001.00000056M0D9WCOFDM
New5.500000005925.00000000MO2.0000002.0000008M00F9WCOFDM
New403.00000000470.00000000MO30.00000030.00000025K0F8WFM
New450.00000000470.00000000MO5.0000005.00000015K0F8WFM
New2200.000000002315.00000000MO5.0000005.0000008M00D7WCOFDM
New2350.000000002495.00000000MO5.0000005.0000008M00D7WCOFDM
New2690.000000002700.00000000MO5.0000005.0000008M00D7WCOFDM
New3650.000000003700.00000000MO1.0000001.0000008M00F1DCOFDM
New4200.000000004900.00000000MO1.0000001.0000008M00F1DQPSK
New4940.000000004990.00000000MO1.0000001.0000008M00F9WCOFDM
New5500.000000005920.00000000MO2.0000002.0000008M00F9WCOFDM
New5530.000000005580.00000000MO2.0000002.0000008M00D7WCOFDM
New5670.000000005920.00000000MO2.0000002.0000008M00D7WCOFDM
New7130.000000007555.00000000MO10.0000001.00000010M0F9WQPSK

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
Newport, Rhode IslandNorth 41 28 48 West 71 20 13Out over the ocean from Fort Ada72.00
Newport, Rhode IslandNorth 41 28 48 West 71 20 13Out over the ocean from Fort Ada72.00

Grant actions

DateCategoryDescription
2015-04-10GrantGrant Generated [Apr 10 2015]

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS1017-EX-ST-20142026-07-30 08:57:25Source Primary
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusGrant Expired Due to New LicenseELS 1017-EX-ST-20142026-07-30 08:57:25
Applicant NameVolvo Ocean RaceELS 1017-EX-ST-20142026-07-30 08:57:25
Call SignWI9XMJELS 1017-EX-ST-20142026-07-30 08:57:25
Receipt Date2014-11-14ELS 1017-EX-ST-20142026-07-30 08:57:25
Status Date2015-04-10ELS 1017-EX-ST-20142026-07-30 08:57:25

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Apr 11 2015]Correspondence2015-04-11Available
AFTRCC CLEARANCEText Documents2015-03-20Available
Incoming generated [Dec 10 2014]Correspondence2014-12-10Available
E-Mail generated [Nov 26 2014]Correspondence2014-11-26Available
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