Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
David
Last Name:
Tretter
Phone Number:
610-577-5159
Title:
Corporal
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:
2026-08-14 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
David W. Tretter
Title of Applicant (if any):
Corporal- C-UAS Unit
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The Pennsylvania State Police Counter-UAS Unit is requesting this STA for approval of 2 frequencies to be used with Silvus MANET Radios being utilized for Counter-UAS networking at several upcoming events to include the Penn State University Home Football Games and Pittsburgh Steelers Home Football Games, which will warrant C-UAS coverage by the PSP operating as approved SLTT C-UAS agency under the Safer Skies Act.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WA8XIF
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The Pennsylvania State Police Counter-UAS Unit is requesting this STA for approval of 2 frequencies to be used with Silvus MANET Radios being utilized for Counter-UAS networking at several upcoming events to include the Penn State University Home Football Games, Pittsburgh Steelers Home Football Games, and other various outdoor large gathering events that will warrant C-UAS coverage by the PSP operating as approved SLTT C-UAS agency under the Safer Skies Act.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Silvus Technologies
Equipment 1 Model Number
4200
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
5
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The requested frequencies will be used as a primary and secondary frequencies for C-UAS Networking utilizing Silvus MANET Radios at several large events in Pennsylvania.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation