1 Texzon Technologies, LLC Request for Part 5 Experimental License ELS File No. 0924-EX-CN-2017 NARRATIVE STATEMENT Pursuant to Sections 5.203 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 5.203 (2016), Texzon Technologies, LLC (“Texzon”) hereby respectfully requests experimental license from January 17, 2018 to January 17, 2020, to operate in the 1800 kHz spectrum band. This experimental license will allow Texzon to continue the experimental testing done under experimental special temporary authority (call sign: WL9XKQ). Texzon is developing systems for the excitation of terrestrial electromagnetic surface waves (Zenneck surface waves, not Norton ground waves) with the ultimate intent of more efficient broadcast signaling without the current issues associated with ionosphere skip interference. The equipment to be used is experimental and proprietary and is entirely of a prototype nature. Testing will be done under the control of the General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) held by: Kenneth Corum FRN: 0003674447 Granted 03-18-2009 File Number:0003778069 Serial Number: PG00026528 As well as under the control of Amateur licensee: Michael Paul Taylor FRN: 0024766438 General Class Amateur License call sign KG5IUC A. Purpose of Operation and Need for STA: Texzon is a startup technology company focused in the fields of energy storage and distribution. Texzon will be recording precise field strength measurements at the requested frequency ranges using low frequency spectrum analyzers and calibrated antennas. The purpose of the test is to determine the efficiency of design of the prototype and validate the science of the terrestrial EM surface wave for use in signaling. Importantly, Texzon believes such testing will be nonradiating – which will limit the interference effects to any other party in the spectrum bands under test. The system under test will be used to demonstrate the science and applications of Zenneck surface waves and is a precursor to a larger demonstration of this new signaling technology. The experimental license is needed to tune and test the demonstration apparatus. 2 B. Location of Proposed Operation: Texzon proposes to conduct its experimental testing at its facilities in Texas. The approximate reference coordinates (in Datum: NAD83) of the fixed location is: Approx. 32° 9' 24"N, 96° 56' 22"W C. Technical Specifications: 1. Frequencies Desired Texzon will be conducting the testing and tuning in the frequency range 1710-1900 kHz. To conduct a series of measurements over a frequency range, Texzon requests authorization to use a continuous wave (CW) transmission with a 3 dB bandwidth of less than 10 Hertz (Hz). 2. Effective Radiated Power Texzon anticipates that the demonstrations will be non-radiating. To conduct the demonstrations, the RF power necessary to maintain the voltage to produce local fields required to launch a high velocity propagating surface wave will be utilized. The testing will not exceed 50 kW of RF input power to the surface wave launching probe at 1710 kHz. The intent is to produce a surface wave without producing any Norton ground wave radiation. Texzon believes that the EIRP will be limited to 1000 watts. Texzon will conduct other testing in the spectrum range from 1710 kHz to 1900 kHz but the input power will be less than 5 kW for those tests with EIRP limited to 100 watts or less for that testing. 3. Modulation and Emissions Texzon proposes to utilize a continuous wave signal with less than 10 Hertz of bandwidth. The emission designator would be H10N0N. 4. Antenna Information While the testing should be non-radiating, the surface wave launching probe will not exceed 35 feet above ground level for the 1800 kHz testing and tuning. No probes will be mounted in a fashion that will require approval under FAA and FCC rules and regulations. 5. Equipment To Be Used Texzon expects to conduct its demonstration with a single test probe at the above referenced fixed location. The surface wave structure is entirely custom built and proprietary to Texzon Technologies. The transmitter used to produce and drive the signal is a Nautel NX 50 broadcast transmitter with modifications made. Texzon will limit the power, area of 3 operation, and transmitting times to the minimum necessary to gather the needed scientific measurements of this new technology. D. Protection Against Causing Interference: Texzon has requested authority to operate in the 1800 kHz band. The 1800 kHz band is a primary Amateur Radio Service as well as a primary band for fixed, mobile, and radiolocation services. Texzon understands that it must accept any interference from any users of this band and that all operations by Texzon will be on a secondary basis. Texzon has established a point of contact identified below with “kill switch” authority should any interference occur to primary licensed services. Should interference occur, Texzon will take immediate steps to resolve the interference, including, if necessary, arranging for the discontinuance of operation. E. Restrictions on Operation: Texzon is not seeking authority to perform a market study under the requested experimental license. Moreover, no fees will be charged to entities using the equipment during this test. Entities will be advised in accordance with Section 2.803 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. §2.803, that any unapproved devices which have not been authorized as required by the FCC are not being offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained. F. Public Interest: Texzon submits that issuance of an experimental license as requested is in the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Grant of an STA will help Texzon to develop and test innovative equipment that will allow for more effective and efficient power management and distribution. G. Contact Information: Technical Contact and “Stop Buzzer/Kill Switch:” Michael P. Taylor Texzon Technologies, LLC Telephone: 979-255-8502 [email protected] FCC Legal Counsel/Contact: Tom Dombrowsky Senior Engineering Advisor DLA Piper LLP 500 8th Street, NW Washington, DC 20004 Telephone: 202.799.4039 [email protected] John Parmalee [email protected] 281-380-3811 K5VGM WI2XLJ In a message dated 2/6/2018 11:33:31 AM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
I wonder what that might do for reception of Broadcast KTRK ( AM )... KB0MNM Zip code 77099-3523 From: "Allen Brier N5XZ via BVARC" <[email protected]> To: "John Chauvin" <[email protected]> Cc: "Allen Brier N5XZ" <[email protected]>, [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], "BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 11:03:45 AM Subject: Re: [BVARC] [lsdxa] Fwd: [k5rwk] Texas company plans 160m band Wireless Power Transfer Wonderful! Is the Amateur allocation on 160 meters a Secondary Allocation, I wonder? Allen R. Brier N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77406-2553 (281) 342-1882 (Home) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) From: John Chauvin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2018 8:59 AM To: Allen Brier N5XZ <[email protected]>; Allen Brier <[email protected]> Subject: Fw: [lsdxa] Fwd: [k5rwk] Texas company plans 160m band Wireless Power Transfer Big Al, You will love this one. Li'l John ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: '[email protected]' [email protected] [lsdxa] <[email protected]> To: LSDXA <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 6, 2018, 8:18:34 AM CST Subject: [lsdxa] Fwd: [k5rwk] Texas company plans 160m band Wireless Power Transfer Oh-oh.... seriously ??? KW noise on top band? Every where! And it is not even April fool day! Sent from my iPhone6 Begin forwarded message: From: "Gary Nachman K9JN via Groups.Io" <[email protected]> Date: February 6, 2018 at 8:00:01 AM CST To:[email protected] Subject:[k5rwk] Texas company plans 160m band Wireless Power Transfer Reply-To:[email protected] company plans 160m band Wireless Power Transfer SWLing Post reports Texzon Technologies has been granted an FCC experimental license, callsign WJ2XGB, to test Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) from 1710 kHz to 1900 kHz in the 160 meter band Texzon Technologies apparently aim to conduct testing in the spectrum range from 1710 kHz to 1900 kHz with an input power of less than 5 kW and EIRP limited to 100 watts or less. The FCC license permits an ERP of 1000 watts. The submission to the FCC listed Michael Taylor KG5IUC as being involved in the project https://apps.fcc.gov/els/GetAtt.html?id=202374&x=. FCC database https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/els/reports/GetApplicationInfo.cfm?id_file_num=0924-EX-CN-2017 Texzon Technologies, LLC http://www.texzontechnologies.com/ The SWLing Post https://swling.com/ New Experimental Radio licenses https://twitter.com/experimradio Story originally poasted at: http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2018/february/texas-company-plans-160m-band-wireless-power-transfer.htm -- 73 de Gary K9JN _._,_._,_ Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#4660) | Reply To Group | Reply To Sender | Mute This Topic | New Topic Change Your Subscription Group Home Contact Group Owner Terms Of Service Unsubscribe From This Group _._,_._,_ __._,_.___ Posted by: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Reply via web post•Reply to sender •Reply to group •Start a New Topic•Messages in this topic (1) Have you tried the highest rated email app? With 4.5 stars in iTunes, the Yahoo Mail app is the highest rated email app on the market. What are you waiting for? Now you can access all your inboxes (Gmail, Outlook, AOL and more) in one place. Never delete an email again with 1000GB of free cloud storage. Visit Your Group Yahoo! Groups • Privacy • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __,_._,___ Virus-free. www.avg.com _______________________________________________ BVARC mailing list [email protected] http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to [email protected] _______________________________________________ BVARC mailing list [email protected] http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to [email protected]
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