[Lowfer] Experimental License

Tue, 29 Jul 2003 13:19:58 -0400 (EDT)

John,
   I'm doing an online application for a Part 5 license. How did you answer line 10 on FCC form 442 which asks for the manufacturer and model number for the transmitting equipment?
   For my justification (question 7) I'm going to put in language that talks about testing over the declining period of a solar cycle and I therefore need the license for 5 years.
   I'm also thinking of asking for a wider bandwidth in the 160 kHz region to try voice modes (in addition to digital modes at 136 kHz).
73 Warren

-------Original Message-------
From: John Andrews <[email protected]>
Sent: 07/29/03 02:56 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Lowfer] Experimental License

> 
> Bob,

The Experimental service is a separate animal governed by the FCC Office
of
Engineering & Technology. Part 5 of the FCC rules has all of the
information. Applications are made on FCC Form 442, and can be done
on-line
without mailing any paper to Washington. The Experimental service is for
people and companies who need to radiate RF to test antennas, equipment,
ideas, etc. Most of the use is commercial, for testing of new products.

But anyone can apply, and it has nothing to do with an Amateur license or
any other. Two-way communication is restricted to other Experimental
licensees, but you/they don't need any special permission to do that. It
would NOT be used for 2-ways with Amateur operators (such as across the
pond
to Europe). It would not be used to talk to Mitch or Joe up in Canada, for
the same reason, as this is a U.S. - only deal.

Assuming they approve it, you get what you ask for. I asked for the whole
136 kHz band, plus a slice at 166 kHz, with 200 watts transmitter output
and
1 watt effective radiated power maximum. I also specified the details of a
transmit loop antenna. The length of the license is again what you
request.
I asked for 5 years. I specified emission types that would include CW (and
QRSS), BPSK and Jason-style FSK.

You need to file a statement about the work you intend to accomplish. In
my
case, I am specifically interested in transmit loops supported by trees,
and
signalling methods other than CW, like BPSK, WOLF, Jason, and so on. I am
much more comfortable making a pitch like that for myself, rather than for 
a
group.

If you are interested, dig up the Part 5 rules from the FCC site, and read
up.

John Andrews

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