Experimental Licensing System

1643-EX-ST-2026

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL)

Experimental Licensing System filing 1643-EX-ST-2026 submitted by The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL).

Filing overview

StatusPending
Call signN/A
Date filed2026-08-18
Status date2026-08-18
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
Robert Schmid
City:
Laurel
E-Mail Address:
robert.schmid@jhuapl.edu
P.O. Box:
6-113
State:
MD
Street Address:
11100 Johns Hopkins Road
Zip Code:
20723

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL)

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
Robert
Last Name:
Schmid
Phone Number:
240-228-6653
Title:
APL Non-ionizing Radiation Safety and Control

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:
2026-08-18 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Robert Schmid
Title of Applicant (if any):
APL Non-ionizing Radiation Safety and Control

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Echodyne Echoshield operation requires Ku-band emissions 16.4-16.6 GHz

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Echodyne Echoshield
Equipment 1 Model Number
700025-200-200
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
Testing performance of Echodyne Echoshield in outdoor environment in sensor architecture

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
03/03/2027
Operation Start Date:
09/03/2026

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
NewFX160.00000080000.00000057M8Q3NPulsed LFM
NewFX160.00000080000.00000059M7Q3NPulsed LFM

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
Clarksville, MarylandNorth 39 14 35 West 76 58 19

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS1643-EX-ST-20262026-08-19 14:13:09Direct Source Record
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusPendingELS 1643-EX-ST-20262026-08-19 14:13:09
Applicant NameThe Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL)ELS 1643-EX-ST-20262026-08-19 14:13:09
Call SignN/AELS 1643-EX-ST-20262026-08-19 14:13:09
Receipt Date2026-08-18ELS 1643-EX-ST-20262026-08-19 14:13:09
Status Date2026-08-18ELS 1643-EX-ST-20262026-08-19 14:13:09

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
Experiment and Antenna DescriptionText Documents2026-08-18Available