Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Don
Last Name:
Barnett
Phone Number:
817-777-3826
Title:
Senior Staff Engineer
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:
2004-05-06 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Anthony B. Wicks, Jr.
Title of Applicant (if any):
Manager
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The F-16 Block 60 Program is a Direct Commercial Sale to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sanctioned by both the DoD and The State department. Because of the unusual nature of this contract (Commercial rather than FMS) there were delays while the proper course was determined for accomplishing the license requirements. In late 2003 the Air Force (AFFMA) determined that this program should go through the FCC Channels for the required RF Authorizations. Requests have been filed with the FCC for the required authorizations, but have not completed the process. Therefore, temporary authorizations are required so that flight test activities can continue to satisfy both the Safety of Flight requirements of the government but also to be sure that the aircraft are ready for support the US Government commitment for pilot training of this foreign customer.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WD2XIL
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
FCC Form 422, Exhibit No. 1 Lockheed Martin Aerospace March 3, 2004 Item 9. a) Lockheed Martin has contracted with the government of the United Arab Emirates to develop and test a new version of the F16 fighter aircraft. Part of this contract includes an extensive flight test program. Aircraft are monitored, and critical support is provided, by ground personnel during flight testing using data telemetry and voice communications. Test flights are performed at several locations due to airspace and ground requirements. These locations include areas in the listed states and sections of the Gulf of Mexico. Radio communication is also used during transit of the aircraft from one location to another to insure safety, monitor test systems, and maintain contact. b) Reliable communication is critical to the safe completion of test flights. Aircraft telemetry data allows ground based engineers to monitor critical functions and performance of the aircraft and insure the test is performed safely, correctly, and efficiently through voice communication with the pilot. The URC-200 transceiver is used to provide voice communication between the ground support personnel and the aircraft. c) The URC-200 was selected for this program to retain compatibility with radio in use on the aircraft. The significant increase in flights, expanded airspace requirements, addition of remote flight locations, and loss of some government support functions require that additional frequency assignments be requested to complete the program.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
05/15/2004
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
General Dynamics
Equipment 1 Model Number
URC-200
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Development and testing of a new version of the F-16 aircraft using a URC-200 transceiver to provide voice communications between the ground support personnel and the aircraft in flight.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation