0283-EX-ST-2007

Filing overview

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:

Brian K. Lewallen, Attorney, Legal Services Div.

City:

Peoria

E-Mail Address:

Lewallen_Brian_K@cat.com

State:

IL

Street Address:

100 N.E. Adams Street

Zip Code:

61629

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Caterpillar, Inc.

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:

Andy

Last Name:

Knitt

Phone Number:

309-578-2724

Title:

EMC Technical Specialist

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:

2007-05-17 00:00:00.0

Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):

Mark R. Pflederer

Title of Applicant (if any):

Vice-President, Technology & Solutions Dept.

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:

Caterpillar, Inc. hereby requests special temporary authority (STA) to conduct electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) immunity testing on specified channels in the television broadcast bands at its proving grounds in Peoria, Illinois and Tucson, Arizona until such time as the FCC acts on its underlying application for experimental authority. See FCC File No. 0003-EX-PL-2007. Caterpillar has already secured STA to conduct outdoor EMC testing at its proving grounds in Peoria, Illinois and Tucson, Arizona, but the STA did not authorize outdoor EMC testing in the television broadcast bands except for the VHF band around Peoria. See FCC File No. 0100-EX-ST-2007. The parameters of Caterpillar's proposed STA are set forth in its pending experimental application. EMC immunity testing is necessary for product safety and to comply with the regulations of various countries, including European Union countries, in which Caterpillar regularly sells machinery. To comply with these foreign regulations, Caterpillar must conduct EMC testing on at least some channels in the television broadcast band. STA is urgently needed to allow Caterpillar to comply with these regulations and complete the required EMC testing of various prototype/pilot machines under development in the next few months. The prototype/pilot machines typically have very stringent development cycles with machine schedules project managed to the hour. These prototype/pilot machines typically incorporate new technology designed to maintain or improve Caterpillar's competitive position in the marketplace. To reduce the time from development to production, Caterpillar attempts to design EMC robustness early in the development stage of its new machines. Because of the competitively sensitive nature of the design and functionality of these prototype/pilot machines, this machine program is maintained under strict security that requires any EMC testing to be conducted on Caterpillar?s proving grounds rather than the test bed of an outside vendor. In these circumstances, it is crucial to establish and maintain a specific schedule to perform the EMC testing. Unfortunately, without STA to conduct EMC testing on at least some channels in the television broadcast band, Caterpillar will be unable to establish such a schedule in the near future due to the current backlog of experimental applications pending at the FCC. For all of these reasons, Caterpillar requests STA so that it can schedule and complete EMC testing on its prototype machines that complies with the regulations of a number of countries in which it sells equipment. Given the importance of these prototypes to maintaining and enhancing its global competitive position, Caterpillar submits that the requested STA is in the public interest and should be granted.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:

WC9XZG

Class of Station:

MO

Nature of Service:

Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:

Caterpillar, Inc. hereby requests special temporary authority (?STA?) to conduct electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) immunity testing on specified channels in the television broadcast bands at its proving grounds in Peoria, Illinois and Tucson, Arizona until such time as the FCC acts on its underlying application for experimental authority. See FCC File No. 0003-EX-PL-2007. Caterpillar has already secured STA to conduct outdoor EMC testing at its proving grounds in Peoria, Illinois and Tucson, Arizona, but the STA did not authorize outdoor EMC testing in the television broadcast bands except for the VHF band around Peoria. See FCC File No. 0100-EX-ST-2007. The parameters of Caterpillar?s proposed STA are set forth in its pending experimental application. EMC immunity testing is necessary for product safety and to comply with the regulations of various countries, including European Union countries, in which Caterpillar regularly sells machinery. To comply with these foreign regulations, Caterpillar must conduct EMC testing on at least some channels in the television broadcast band. STA is urgently needed to allow Caterpillar to comply with these regulations and complete the required EMC testing of various prototype/pilot machines under development in the next few months. The prototype/pilot machines typically have very stringent development cycles with machine schedules project managed to the hour. These prototype/pilot machines typically incorporate new technology designed to maintain or improve Caterpillar?s competitive position in the marketplace. To reduce the time from development to production, Caterpillar attempts to design EMC robustness early in the development stage of its new machines. Because of the competitively sensitive nature of the design and functionality of these prototype/pilot machines, this machine program is maintained under strict security ? security that requires any EMC testing to be conducted on Caterpillar?s proving grounds rather than the test bed of an outside vendor. In these circumstances, it is crucial to establish and maintain a specific schedule to perform the EMC testing. Unfortunately, without STA to conduct EMC testing on at least some channels in the television broadcast band, Caterpillar will be unable to establish such a schedule in the near future due to the current backlog of experimental applications pending at the FCC. For all of these reasons, Caterpillar requests STA so that it can schedule and complete EMC testing on its prototype machines that complies with the regulations of a number of countries in which it sells equipment. Given the importance of these prototypes to maintaining and enhancing its global competitive position, Caterpillar submits that the requested STA is in the public interest and should be granted.

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

This request for special temporary authority (STA) is to allow Caterpillar, Inc. to perform outdoor electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) immunity testing of its largest industrial machinery on certain specified channels in the television broadcast bands. Caterpillar has already secured STA to conduct outdoor EMC testing at its proving grounds in Peoria, Illinois and Tucson, Arizona, but the STA did not authorize outdoor EMC testing in the television broadcast bands except for the VHF band around Peoria. See FCC File No. 0100-EX-ST-2007. Caterpillar must conduct EMC immunity testing to comply with regulations in certain countries, including European Union countries, in which it regularly sells its largest industrial machinery. EMC immunity testing involves placing a transmitting antenna on or near the equipment under test (EUT) and generating an RF signal with an RF signal generator and amplifier. STA for outdoor testing is necessary because the size of some of Caterpillar?s heavy machinery makes testing in an absorber-lined, shielded enclosure difficult or impossible. STA is urgently needed here to allow Caterpillar to conduct EMC immunity testing on certain specified channels in the broadcast band because Caterpillar cannot comply with the applicable foreign regulations without conducting some testing in that band. Without STA to test on some channels in the television bands, Caterpillar will be forced to stop exporting new machinery to many foreign markets, including the European Union countries.

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

Operation End Date:

11/21/2007

Operation Start Date:

05/21/2007

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental

No

Equipment 1 Manufacturer

RF Powerlabs

Equipment 1 Model Number

220-1K60L

Equipment 1 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 2 Experimental

No

Equipment 2 Manufacturer

Amplifier Research

Equipment 2 Model Number

15A250

Equipment 2 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 3 Experimental

No

Equipment 3 Manufacturer

Amplifier Research

Equipment 3 Model Number

500W1000M7

Equipment 3 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 4 Experimental

No

Equipment 4 Manufacturer

Amplifier Research

Equipment 4 Model Number

120S1G3

Equipment 4 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 5 Experimental

No

Equipment 5 Manufacturer

Amplifier Research

Equipment 5 Model Number

100W1000M1

Equipment 5 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 6 Experimental

No

Equipment 6 Manufacturer

Agilent Technologies

Equipment 6 Model Number

8648D

Equipment 6 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 7 Experimental

No

Equipment 7 Manufacturer

Hewlett Packard

Equipment 7 Model Number

8648C

Equipment 7 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 8 Experimental

No

Equipment 8 Manufacturer

Amplifier Research

Equipment 8 Model Number

150A100A

Equipment 8 No. Of Units

1

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

This request for special temporary authority (STA) is to allow Caterpillar, Inc. to perform outdoor electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) immunity testing of its largest industrial machinery on certain specified channels in the television broadcast bands. Caterpillar has already secured STA to conduct outdoor EMC testing at its proving grounds in Peoria, Illinois and Tucson, Arizona, but the STA did not authorize outdoor EMC testing in the television broadcast bands except for the VHF band around Peoria. See FCC File No. 0100-EX-ST-2007. Caterpillar must conduct EMC immunity testing to comply with regulations in certain countries, including European Union countries, in which it regularly sells its largest industrial machinery. EMC immunity testing involves placing a transmitting antenna on or near the equipment under test (EUT) and generating an RF signal with an RF signal generator and amplifier. STA for outdoor testing is necessary because the size of some of Caterpillar's heavy machinery makes testing in an absorber-lined, shielded enclosure difficult or impossible. STA is urgently needed here to allow Caterpillar to conduct EMC immunity testing on certain specified channels in the broadcast band because Caterpillar cannot comply with the applicable foreign regulations without conducting some testing in that band. Without STA to test on some channels in the television bands, Caterpillar will be forced to stop exporting new machinery to many foreign markets, including the European Union countries.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:

03/01/2008

Operation Start Date:

09/01/2007

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