Form 442

0220-EX-PL-2000 Text Documents

GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.

2000-10-02ELS_42073

               FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION                                                                                           APPROVED B8v m
               Washington, DC 20554                                                                                                             3060—0065
                                                                                                                                           Expires V30/SS


                            APPLICATION FOR NEW OR MODIFIED RADIO STATION AUTHORIZATION UNDER PART 5
                                OF FCC RULES — EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERYVICE (OTHER THAN BROADCAST)


               1.     Appl‘cant‘s Name and Post Offlce address                                                   D0 NOT WRITE IN THIS BLOCK
                      (Street address, city, state, and ZIP Code. See Iinstruction             File No.
                       No. 4

      Ceneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.                                                  OZZOEX~ FL’Z@y0
       16761 Via Del Campo Court
       San Diego, CA                       92127—1713




               Ha). Apr.cation for (check only one box)                                       Xb). For Modification indicate below:

                    [;_]    NMew station      D      Modification of exsting authorization
                                                                                              File No:                             call Sign:    "A*¥Z
               3. Application for Modiflcation: Check the box beside all particulars :o be modified. Check elther addition or re—
                 placemer. to indicate whether the change is an addition or a replacement of parameters in the current authoriza‘

       [E rreaueney —                                   E emission —                         C rower —                          Cl rocation —
                    [® agasion or [|] reptacement?          J adamion or {] repiecement?       ( agaition or []] repiacement?      []] addition or [ replacemer


       D               OTHER TARTICULARS — addtion or replacement? Describe beliow or in attached DXHIBIT No.                         )




               4. Particu.ars of              tion isee Instruction below)
                      Frequency   state                                                            g                     MCOLLATING       NECESSATY JANC . T~
                    whether khz zs MHz)                        POWER                               EMISSION                SWJ‘.                   KHz)
                            (A‘                                 (0                                     (D                   ®                       D
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               (A)         Lis: each frequency or frequency band separately. (If more space is required. attach as EXHIBIT No.
               (B)         Inser: maximum RF. output power at the transmitter terminals Specify uini‘s
               (C)         Inser‘ maximum effective radlated power "rom the antenna (If pulsed emission, specify peak power. Specify
                           units
               (D)         Insert "MEAN® or "PEAK® (See definitions in Part 5)
               (E)         List each type of emission separately for each frequency. (See Section 2201 of FCC Rules)
               (F)         Inser: as appropriate for the type of modulation:
                           (1) the maximum speed of keying in bauds               14.400
                           (2) maximum audio modulating frequency:;                1000
                           (3) frequency deviation of carrier                       .0015%
                           (4) puise duration and repetition rate.        N/A
                           For somplex emissions, describe in detall in the space provided below.
               (G)         Describe how the necessary bandwidith was determined in space provided below.                              FCC Form 442 — Page
                                                                                                                                                 March 199
                             Determined at the 6 DB point.


S§a). Proposed location of transmitter and transmitting antenna (check only one box to indicate type of operationk
      D FIXED/BASE                    [:] MOBILE                    a BASE AND MOBILE

§b). If permanentiy located at a FIXED location, give below:.                            Kc). If mobile, describe the exact aree of
State        County                 City or Town                                              operation
     CA           San Francisco              San Francisco                                          100 NM Radius
Number and street (or other indication of location)


     Pier 35, Fisherman‘s Whart
§(DM1). Enter geographical coordiantes exact to the nearest second (see wnstruction 10) : KCXiEnter geographical coordinates sf the approxrate
                                                                                       ‘ center of mobile operation (see reruction 10)
Naorth Lattude DO—MM—SS)                west Longitude DC —MM—SS)                        North Latdtude                West _:~gitude
       o         &             1                   o          .            +.              ;            »          " g            .

     37         4AON      00                 122           25 W       00

xd@). Datum (see instruction iO ..................             D     NAD 27        m     NaAD 8G

8.    is a directional antenna (oiZer than radar) used? D            1Es           D     No
      If "YZS", give the following ‘nformation:
      (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half—power point
      (b) Orientation in horizonta. plane                                  {c) Orientaiion in vertical plane


7.    Is this authorization to be used for fuifilling the requirement of a government contract with an agency of ‘zke
      United States Government?                          E vEs          D NO

      If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No _1______a narrative statement describing the government project,
      agency and contact number.

8.    Is this authorization to be used for the exclusive purpose of developing radlo equipment for export to be employec
      by stations under the Jurisdiction of a foreign government?
                                                               0O ves              k xo
      If "YES", at‘ach as ZEXHIBIT No. __________. the following informa:ion: Provide the sontract number and the
      name of the foreign goverzment concerned.


9.    Is this authorization to be used for providing communlcations essential :o a research project? (The readio comnun!—
      cation is rnot the objective of the research project}.
                                                                     ¥Es                 No
      If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. ____________.a narrative statement provding the folowing information:
      (a) A description of the na‘:re of the research project being conduc:ed.
      (b) a showing that ‘he communications facilities requested are necessary for the research projec: involved.
      (c) A showing that existirg communications facilit‘ies are inadequata


10. If ail the answers :o items > 8 and 9, are "NO", attach as EXHIBIT No _______ _ a narrative statement descrici—;
      in dcotail the following:
      (a) The complete program of research and experimentation proposec Including description of equipment
          and theory of operatior
      (b) The specific objectives sought to be accomplished.
      (c) How the program of ex;erimentation has a reasonable promise of contribution to the development, extergon,
          expansion. or utilizatiocr of the radio art, or is along line not already investigated.
lila). Give an estimate of the length of time that will be required to complete the program of experimentation propose
          in this application: _      ___
     (b) If less than 2 years give ‘te length of time in months that the av:hor‘zation requested in this app.ication
         will be required:
12        Would a Commission graz: of this application come within Section L18O7 of the FCC Rules, such that it may =—ave
          significant environmen‘a.
                                 2l impact (see instruction
                                                    P       i1) 2      E vEs            g No
          If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. _ _____________ an Environmental Assessment as required by Section LSiL

1@         List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental so state):
          MANLUFACTURER                                          MOOEL NUMSER                                                  NO. OF UNnITs
 Bendix/King                                                               VHF                                                      2
 Sierra Monolithics                                                     POOO98                                                      2



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14.    is the equipment listed in Item 13 capable of station identification pursuant to Section BIBSZ®            D    YES       E!    NO

.la    WIll the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it exter.
       more than 8 meters above the bullding, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other
       than a building?                               D 7Es          m NO
       If "YES", give the following (see instruction 9)
       (a) Overall height above ground to tip of antennals __________ meters
       (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level is ________________ metlers
       (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area is                                                               kilometers
       (d) List any natural formations of existing man—made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc) which. in
           the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shieid the antenna from aircraft and thereby minimize the
           aerozautical hazard of the antenna.




       {e) Sur=it as EXHIBIT No. ___________ a vertical profile sketch of totai structure Including supporting bullding.
           If any. giving heights in meters above ground for all significant features Clearly indicate existing portion,
           no:‘zg particulars of aviation obstruction lighting already available.

16.    Appilcan!t I€     (Check ealy one bea}


       O mamviouar               D assoctation                 Q rartuersHip                E] corporatioNn

       J orHER (describe in space provided below)




17.    is applisant a foreign government or a representalive of a foreign government?                             D    YES      E      NO

18.    Has arr.icant or any party to this application had any FCC station license or permit revoked or had any
       applica:r.on
            t  —
                    for permit, tlicense or renewal denied
                                                    A
                                                           by this Commission?9                     D ¥Es                              xo
       If "YIS". attach as EKXHIBIT No. __________. a statement giving call sign of license or permit
       revorked and relate cirecumstances.

19.    WIll appilcant be owner and operator of the station?                                                       Q    YES      D      NO

20.    Give came, title, and telephone number {include area code), and Internet e—mail address (f applicable) of person
       who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application.
      Jon E. Lathrop, Director of Programs, Genral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
      858.455.2629; jon.lathrop@gat.com (e—mail)
2L     APPLICANT ANTI—ORUG ABUSE CERTFICATION:
       By checking "YES", the individual applicant certifies that he or she is eligible for this license This requires that
       he or stze is not subject to a denilal of federal berefits, including FCC benefits, as a result of a drug offense
       sonvic:.on pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti— Drug Abuse Act of :988, 21 USC. 862 A ron— individual applicant,
        eg. so—zoration. partnership or other unincorporated association, certifies that no party :o ‘he application is
       subjec: ‘o a denial of federal benefits, pursuant :o ‘that section. For definition of a "party" for these purposes,
       ssee 47 CZR 1.2002Xb).                                                                                     G vzs         (Q xo
22.    List becow all exhibits in numerical sequence and the item number of form requiring the exhibit identified.


  ExmBtT   NUMBER      1TBM NOC. Of FORM        E0011 MAAGEA       1TEM MQ. OF FORM             EXMB1T   NUMBER         ITBM NO. Of FORMM


.    CERTFICATION:
    Attention: Read this certification carefully before signing this application
    THE APPLICANT CERTFIES THAT:
    (a) Copies of FCC Rule Parts 2 and 5 are on hand; and
    (b) Adequate financial appropriations have been made to carry on the program of experimentation which will
        be conducted by quailfied personnel; and
    (c) All operations will be on an experimental basis in accordance wi‘t"t Part 5 and other applicable rules, and will
        be conducted in such a —anner and at such a time as to preciude ~armful Interference to any authorized
        station; and
    (d) Grant of the authorization requested herein will not be construec as a finding on the part of the Commision:
        (1) that the frequencies and other technical parameters specified :n the authorization are the best
            suited for the proposed program of experimentation, and
           (2) that the applicant will be authorized to cperate on any basis octrer than experimental, and
           (8) that the Commission is obligated by the results of the experimental crogram to make proviston in its t.les
              Including its :able of Trequency allocations for applicant‘s tyre of operation on a regularly licernsed tesis

    APPLICANT CERTFIES FUARTHER THAT:
    (e) All the statemen‘s in tre application and a‘tached exhiblts are trce, complete and correct to the test of :—s
        appilcant‘s knowledge; and
    (f) The applicant is willing ‘o Sinance and cond4uct the experimental program with full knowledge and
        understanding of the above limitations and
    (g) The applicant walves any claim to the use of any particular freq:ency or of the electromagnetic spectru= as
        against the regulatory power of the USA.


           signed and dated this                            %/ day of SVJ%                                           4&@

           Name of Applicant       CGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
                                                         laest :orru'poy


           BY Lathrop                                                     .        L*
                                   (proat?                                                    Isrgnatw


            itle                                                   ces Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

    Check appropriate classificalon:


    D       Individual applicant      D      Member of applicant partnership


     [:l     Authorized employee      D      Office of applicant corporation or association


WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FiNE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, ~*s
18 Section 1001}, AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. Code, Title 47.
Section 3+:Zlal1l, AND/OR FORTEITURE {U.S. Code, Title 47, Section ©33).
                                     NOTIFICATION TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER PRIVACY ACT OF 1974
                                           AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980

information requested through ‘his form is authorized by the Communica:ions Act of 1934, as amended, and spec.~ed
bsy Section 308 therein. The information will be used by Federal Commur:zations Commission staff® to determine
eilgibility for issuilng authorizat.ons in the use of the frequency spectru= and to effect the provisions of regula:ry
responsibilities rendered by the Commission by the Act Information requested by this form will be avallable to :te
public unless otherwise requeste< pursuant to 47 CFR 0459 of the FCC Ru.es and Regulations Your response is rec._.rec
to obtain this authorization.


Public reporting burden for this cc ection of information is estmated to average ‘our {4) hours per response, including ‘~s ‘me
for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintarrg the data needed, and completing and re.ew—
ng the collecton of informmation. Send comments regarding this burden estmate or any other aspect of this collecton of
nformation, including suggestions for reducing the burden to the Federal Commurications Commission, Records Management
Branch, Paperwork Reduction Projec: (3060—0065), Washington, DC 20554.            BO NOT send completed applications to th:s
address.       ndwiduals are not requred to respond to this collection uniess it dspolays a currenty valid OMB contro! number.


THE FOREGOING NOTICE iS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974, PL YG—579, DECEMBER 31, 1974, 5 USC. 5bZa(eXT.
AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCT.CN ACT OF 19890, PL 98—5il, DECEMEBER iL .=8B0, 44 USC. S607.

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Document Created: 2000-10-02 14:00:43
Document Modified: 2000-10-02 14:00:43

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