This question is for Kent Winrich. Kent, if you're allowed to say; Can you confirm that this test is connected to the STA for BAE Systems and their "Mobile transmitter"? I notice that they listed the LPB Communications "Omni" solid state transmitter as their proposed transmitter--so it stands to reason that they felt they had a need to test the antenna and/or system, not the transmitter itself. This matches pretty well with what you've described.
Their STA request listed the need for the tests as "simulate overseas operating parameters." This would seem to mean that they felt it would be necessary to conduct a test, and specifically a test that occurred on channels that were already occupied by either legitimate broadcasts and/or jammers. It appears that the initial request for the STA was denied and/or cancelled. It would seem that the contractor could have then obtained authorization for the test via the NIST or other channels. The only difference that I can see between this STA request and what we're all hearing is the frequencies (1595-1605khz) vice 1610khz. Otherwise, it matches nearly perfectly. Kent, can you confirm or deny? 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF NRC/IRCA Broadcast Test Coordinator Please call anytime 24/7 if your transmitter will be off the air for maintenance. (205) 253-4867 _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
