Experimental Licensing System

1618-EX-ST-2017

Volvo Ocean Race

Experimental Licensing System filing 1618-EX-ST-2017 submitted by Volvo Ocean Race.

Filing overview

StatusGrant Expired Due to New License
Call signWM9XDH
Date filed2017-11-06
Status date2017-12-19
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
Andrew D DeNeen
City:
Newport
E-Mail Address:
andrew.deneen@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:
2017-11-06 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Andrew DeNeen
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 25th, 2018.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:
WM9XDH
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental

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

Operation Start Date:
04/20/2018

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:
05/25/2018
Operation Start Date:
04/25/2018

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
NewMO1.0000001.00000056M0D9WCOFDM
New403.00000000449.00000000MO30.00000030.00000025K0F8WFM
New403.00000000470.00000000MO30.00000030.00000025K0F8WFM
New450.00000000470.00000000MO5.0000005.00000015K0F8WFM
New606.00000000666.00000000MO10000000.00000010000000.00000025K0F8WVoice
New1980.000000002199.00000000MO5.0000005.0000008M00D7WCOFDM
New1980.000000002200.00000000MO5.0000005.0000008M00D7WCOFDM
New2200.000000002315.00000000MO5.0000005.0000008M00D7WCOFDM
New2291.000000002315.00000000MO5.0000005.0000008M00D7WCOFDM
New2350.000000002495.00000000MO5.0000005.0000008M00D7WCOFDM
New2495.000000002600.00000000MO5.0000005.0000008M00D7WCPFDM
New2495.000000002600.00000000MO5.0000005.0000008M00D7WCPFDM
New3650.000000003700.00000000MO1.0000001.0000008M00F1DCOFDM
New4940.000000004990.00000000MO1.0000001.0000008M00F9WCOFDM
New5500.000000005849.00000000MO2.0000002.0000008M00F9WCOFDM
New5500.000000005920.00000000MO2.0000002.0000008M00F9WCOFDM
New5530.000000005580.00000000MO2.0000002.0000008M00D7WCOFDM
New5670.000000005849.00000000MO2.0000002.0000008M00D7WCOFDM
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

Grant actions

DateCategoryDescription
2017-12-19GrantGrant Generated [Dec 19 2017]

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS1618-EX-ST-20172026-07-30 08:57:35Source Primary
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusGrant Expired Due to New LicenseELS 1618-EX-ST-20172026-07-30 08:57:35
Applicant NameVolvo Ocean RaceELS 1618-EX-ST-20172026-07-30 08:57:35
Call SignWM9XDHELS 1618-EX-ST-20172026-07-30 08:57:35
Receipt Date2017-11-06ELS 1618-EX-ST-20172026-07-30 08:57:35
Status Date2017-12-19ELS 1618-EX-ST-20172026-07-30 08:57:35

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Dec 19 2017]Correspondence2017-12-19Available
E-Mail generated [Nov 6 2017]Correspondence2017-11-06Available
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