Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Raytheon Company (Missiles and Defense - M)
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Joshua
Last Name:
Salmon
Phone Number:
520-473-6784
Title:
Raytheon Spectrum 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:
2026-07-09 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Joshua Salmon
Title of Applicant (if any):
Raytheon Spectrum Manager
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
We are submitting this request since we need to have something in place by the 31th of July 2026. We will ultimately seek a conventional license going further.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Persistent Systems
Equipment 1 Model Number
WR-5200
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Raytheon Company develops a number of missile systems for the US government. Those systems incorporate a number of highly developed systems including radio technology that improves the function, performance, precision of Raytheon’s technologies. This application is for the use of Marshal Orion incorporated into Raytheon systems. This application seeks authorization for operations at three (3) locations. Operation in the vicinity of Raytheon Facilities (Tucson, AZ), with a radius of 4 km. Operation in the vicinity of Skydive Arizona (Eloy, AZ), with a 30 km radius. Operation in the vicinity of Yuma Proving Grounds (Yuma, AZ), with a 50km radius. Operation in the vicinity of Florence Military Reservation (Florence, AZ), with a 10km radius. The testing is conducted to comply with the provisions of DOD Contract Number W9124P-19-9-0001. Testing is not constant. The program conducts only occasional testing in the area of operations and is willing to continue to adhere to all coordination requirements deemed necessary by regional frequency management offices and the FCC.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation