The “part 5” Experimental and Special Temporary Authority (STA) License Access Checklist provides a list of the required elements of a part 5 earth station application. This checklist contains links to document templates and examples, which are meant to aid applicants in ensuring they’ve provided the necessary initial information for the Commission to start a review and coordination. Applicants will also need to include technical information for all earth stations.
Applicants are reminded that all statements made in attachments are part of the application, and that the person signing the application must certify, individually and for the applicant, that all statements made in the application and attachments are true, complete, and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Willful false statements are punishable by fine, imprisonment, revocation of any station authorization, and/or monetary forfeiture.
The information provided in this webpage is for the convenience of applicants and is not controlling in case of discrepancies between this webpage and other Commission rules, orders, and releases. If you believe this webpage contains inaccuracies or omissions, please e-mail any concerns to satinfo@fcc.gov.
| Form or Attachment | Link to Form or Example Document | Description |
|---|---|---|
| STA Form | www.fcc.gov/els | License term for testing lasting 6 months or less |
| Form 442 | www.fcc.gov/els | License term for testing of up to 2 years, with option to renew for up to 5 years subject to approval based on providing sufficient justification (5.71(a)(1)). |
| Mission Description | Discuss nature of mission and operations. | |
| Earth Station (ES) Attachment | Earth Station Attachment Template | Include an attachment capturing location and technical information of each earth station. |
| Stop Buzzer | Stop Buzzer Template | Information and point of contact for ceasing emissions |
| International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Coordination Letter | Needed only if the earth station will operate using frequency bands allocated for amateur use. | |
| Strongly Recommended: “Pre-coordination” Description Attachment | Applicant may describe any “pre-coordination activities” with federal agencies, and to the extent coordination is successful, a document on letterhead from those entities stating successful coordination has been reached, and/or any requested conditions to be placed on any FCC issued license. Reference: "Pre-coordination between Commercial and Federal Agencies" |