FCC Filing Alerts

🚨🚨 $RKLB Rocket Lab USA - FCC Docket 0426-EX-CR-2026 Ratna Upadhyay, an RF Engineer at Rocket Lab, is coordinating with Behnam Ghaffari at the FCC regarding the renewal of an experimental license for indoor GPS reradiation. The renewal is currently being processed under application number 0426-EX-CR-2026 using Form 405. Upadhyay needs to update the designated stop buzzer contact person because the individual previously listed, Aaron Kuipers, has left the company. The new emergency contact is Lewis Campbell, who serves as the Manager of Test and Launch Operations. Upadhyay is inquiring about the proper procedure for this modification, specifically whether email correspondence is sufficient or if a formal change must be submitted through the Electronic Licensing System, as the renewal form does not explicitly offer a path for such updates. The correspondence also mentions ongoing coordination with the FAA for the GNSS band. The current license is set to expire in September 2026, and the FCC has indicated that the extension request should be straightforward since the operations remain unchanged. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.htm….

🚨🚨 $RKLB Rocket Lab USA - FCC Docket 0426-EX-CR-2026 Behnam Ghaffari from the FCC sent an email to Rocket Lab USA regarding the status of their experimental license application, file number 0426-EX-CR-2026. To move forward with the application, Rocket Lab must fulfill two specific requirements. First, for the 1575.42 MHz frequency, they are instructed to complete an attached FAA GPS form and send it to FAA representatives Walter Hibner and Christopher Jones, while copying Navid Golshahi from the FCC. Second, for the 1227.60 MHz frequency, they must coordinate with the FAA through the WebFCR system to obtain an NGT number. These items must be submitted within 30 days of July 8, 2026. If Rocket Lab fails to provide the requested information within this timeframe, the application may be dismissed and the filing fee will be forfeited. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.htm….

🚨🚨 $SPCX Space Exploration - FCC Docket 1250-EX-ST-2026 On July 7, 2026, the OET Systems Administration sent an automated notification to Kristi Key at SpaceX regarding the approval of an experimental license grant. The license, identified by call sign WZ9XMM and file number 1250-EX-ST-2026, is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire on January 11, 2027. The message directs the recipient to the OET Experimental Licensing Branch electronic filing website to view the specific details of the grant. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.htm….

🚨🚨 $SPCX Space Exploration - FCC Docket 1229-EX-ST-2026 On July 7, 2026, the OET Systems Administration sent an automated notification to Kristi Key at SpaceX regarding the approval of an experimental license. The grant is associated with call sign WT9XBJ and file number 1229-EX-ST-2026. According to the document, the license is officially active and will remain in effect until its scheduled expiration date of January 1, 2027. The recipient is directed to the OET Experimental Licensing Branch Electronic Filing Site to view the specific details of the grant. The message concludes by stating it is an automated notification and does not require a reply. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.htm….

🚨🚨 $SPCX Space Exploration - FCC Docket 1229-EX-ST-2026 The Federal Communications Commission has granted Space Exploration Technologies Corp. a Special Temporary Authorization for experimental radar testing. This permit is effective from July 31, 2026, through January 1, 2027. The purpose of the operation is to evaluate radar measurement performance at various altitudes and speeds. Testing is authorized at three locations: Hawthorne, California; Starbase, Texas; and Harper Dry Lake, California. The equipment will operate in the 35.5 to 36 GHz frequency band at altitudes up to 16,500 feet. Several conditions are attached to this license to prevent interference with other services. SpaceX must ensure its radar beams point at or below the local horizontal plane to protect NASA’s remote sensing missions, including the Global Precipitation Measurement and Surface Water and Ocean Topography missions. Additionally, the company must coordinate specifically with NASA for operations in the Hawthorne area and maintain a designated point of contact for immediate shutdown if interference is reported. This temporary authority cannot be extended through another summary request and must be replaced by a formal application if testing needs to continue beyond the expiration date. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.htm….

🚨🚨 $SPCX Space Exploration - FCC Docket 1250-EX-ST-2026 The Federal Communications Commission has issued a Special Temporary Authorization to Space Exploration Technologies Corp, known as SpaceX, for experimental radio operations. Valid from July 10, 2026, through January 11, 2027, this permit allows for ground-based and indoor radio frequency testing of customer payloads for the Bluebird-2 missions. Testing is restricted to the SpaceX Payload Processing Facility and the LC-40 Hangar Annex at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The authorization explicitly prohibits use for flight, launch operations, or any outdoor testing. Operations involve frequencies ranging from 434.1 MHz to 2244 MHz with specific power and bandwidth limitations. SpaceX is required to coordinate with the Society of Broadcast Engineers, NASA Kennedy Space Center, and the 45th Space Wing Spectrum Management Office before operating. The company must immediately shut down operations if they cause interference with other licensed stations. This temporary permit does not establish a right to future use of these frequencies or technical specifications for flight missions. Bryan Aull is designated as the primary point of contact for emergency shutdowns. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.htm….

🚨🚨 $SPCX Space Exploration - FCC Docket 1229-EX-ST-2026 This document provides contact details regarding stop buzzer information for reference 1229-EX-ST-2026. Simon Scott is the designated point of contact for this matter and can be reached by telephone at (510) 501-2116. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.htm….

🚨🚨 $SPCX Space Exploration - FCC Docket 1229-EX-ST-2026 On July 6, 2026, Kristi Key sent a message to Nimesh Sangani regarding an information request for file number 1229-EX-ST-2026. The communication confirms that the stop buzzer contact information has been successfully uploaded to the associated application. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.htm….

🚨🚨 $JOBY Joby Aero - FCC Docket 1347-EX-ST-2026 Joby Aero Inc. has submitted an application to the FCC requesting Special Temporary Authority to operate an experimental radio station. This request is part of the company's ongoing effort to test and develop its electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft technology. Joby intends to use air-to-air datalinks to provide high-bandwidth telemetry, allowing engineers and flight crews to monitor onboard systems in real time. The application seeks to modify an existing license to include a 32-kilometer radius around the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. These operations are planned to take place from the surface up to an altitude of 2,000 feet. The requested authority would cover a two-month period beginning August 10, 2026. Additionally, Joby is asking for an exemption from standard station identification requirements because its current equipment is not capable of transmitting that data in the prescribed manner. Gerno Loots is designated as the emergency contact for these operations. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.htm….

🚨🚨 $JOBY Joby Aero - FCC Docket 1348-EX-ST-2026 Joby Aero Inc. has submitted an application to the Federal Communications Commission requesting Special Temporary Authority to operate an experimental radio station in a new location. This request is part of the company's ongoing efforts to test and develop its electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft technology. The operation involves using high-bandwidth air-to-air telemetry links to monitor aircraft systems during flight. Joby intends to utilize the technical parameters of its existing license, WA9XYO, but relocate operations to a thirty-two-kilometer radius around the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The proposed testing would take place from the surface up to an altitude of two thousand feet above ground level. The requested authorization is for a two-month period beginning August 10, 2026. Joby is also seeking an exemption from standard station identification requirements because its current hardware is not capable of transmitting that specific information. Gerno Loots is listed as the primary contact to handle any interference issues or emergency stop requests during the authorized window. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.htm….

🚨🚨 $JOBY Joby Aero - FCC Docket 1347-EX-ST-2026 This email sent to Brian Higgins on July 6, 2026, concerns application 1347-EX-ST-2026. The message states that prior coordination with the FAA is required for the requested frequencies between 5100 MHz and 5150 MHz. To proceed with the application, the applicant must upload a pre-coordination document to the FCC website using reference number 103477. If this information is not provided within 30 days of the message date, the application may be dismissed and the filing fee forfeited. The recipient is instructed not to reply directly to the email but to submit the response through the official FCC portal via the Reply to Correspondence link. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.htm….

🚨🚨 Lynk - FCC Docket 0137-EX-CM-2026 Amy Mehlman sent a response to Behnam Ghaffari concerning File # 0137-EX-CM-2026. She confirmed that Lynk has removed the antenna designated for use outside the United States from their application. Regarding future expansion into additional states, Mehlman stated that such moves would depend on the needs of Lynk’s government and private sector partners. She clarified that the Gen1A spacecraft are experimental units intended for research, innovation, and testing rather than commercial deployment. If a partner requires testing in an unauthorized area, Lynk will seek the necessary additional permissions. Finally, she emphasized that all operations are conducted on a non-interference and non-protected basis. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.htm….

🚨🚨 Lynk - FCC Docket 0137-EX-CM-2026 This email was sent by Amy Mehlman to Behnam Ghaffari on July 2, 2026. The subject line indicates that the correspondence is a request for information regarding file number 0137-EX-CM-2026. This file number is associated with an experimental license application with the Federal Communications Commission. Although the body of the message is not included in the provided text, the header identifies the sender, the recipient, the date, and the specific regulatory matter being discussed. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.htm….

🚨🚨 $JOBY Joby Aero - FCC Docket 0081-EX-CM-2026 Joby Aero, Inc. has received an experimental radio station license from the Federal Communications Commission under call sign WP2XOI. This authorization is effective from June 25, 2026, until May 1, 2027, for the purpose of conducting experimental radio communications. The license covers operations at two main sites: Yuma, Arizona, and Pendleton, Oregon. These operations include fixed ground stations and mobile units operating at altitudes up to 70,000 feet. The permitted frequency range is 2360 to 2395 MHz, with power outputs reaching up to 2,433 watts for fixed stations. All operations must be conducted on a non-interference basis. Joby Aero is required to coordinate with military authorities and the Aerospace and Flight Test Radio Coordinating Council. Specifically, the company must provide 72 hours notice to the Yuma Proving Grounds before operating and must shut down immediately if interference occurs. A stop buzzer contact is provided for emergency interference mitigation. This permit replaces a previous authorization for the same file number to update specific operating conditions. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.htm….

🚨🚨 Lynk - FCC Docket 0361-EX-CN-2026 The Federal Communications Commission has granted Lynk Global, Inc. an experimental radio station license and construction permit under call sign WQ2XKP. Valid from June 22, 2026, through July 1, 2027, this authorization allows for testing and communication between ground stations and non-geostationary orbit satellites. Operations will take place at designated sites in Chantilly, Virginia, and Chevy Chase, Maryland. The ground stations will use the 29.9 to 30.0 GHz frequency band for Earth-to-space communications with the Lynk Tower and Gen1A satellites. The license also covers mobile satellite operations in the 20.1 to 20.2 GHz range. Key provisions include a waiver of standard station identification requirements and a mandate to follow specific supplemental conditions. Tyghe Speidel is named as the primary point of contact to stop transmissions immediately if they cause radio interference. This experimental program must comply with the Communications Act of 1934 and all applicable federal regulations regarding radio transmissions. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.htm….

🚨🚨 Lynk - FCC Docket 0361-EX-CN-2026 This document is an experimental radio station license and construction permit issued by the Federal Communications Commission to Lynk Global, Inc. Under call sign WQ2XKP, the company is authorized to conduct a program of experimentation from June 22, 2026, until July 1, 2027. The license allows for the operation of radio transmitting facilities at specific ground locations in Chantilly, Virginia, and Chevy Chase, Maryland. These fixed stations are authorized to communicate with non-geostationary orbit satellites, specifically the Lynk Tower and Gen1A series, using the 29.9 to 30.0 gigahertz frequency band. Additionally, mobile satellite operations are authorized in the 20.1 to 20.2 gigahertz band. The permit includes several technical requirements regarding power limits and emission designators. It also lists Tyghe Speidel as the primary point of contact for terminating transmissions if interference occurs. Standard station identification requirements are waived for this experimental period, though the licensee must comply with all other applicable commission regulations and specific conditions regarding bandwidth limits and interference mitigation. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.htm….

🚨🚨 Lynk - FCC Docket 0137-EX-CM-2026 In a message dated June 30, 2026, the FCC requested additional information regarding a modification application for call sign WP2XZU. Behnam Ghaffari notified Amy Mehlman that antenna 17 must be removed from the filing because the FCC lacks jurisdiction over international communication regulations. Additionally, the applicant must clarify whether they intend to add more states to their license in the future beyond those listed in the current application. These requirements must be addressed within 30 days to avoid application dismissal and the forfeiture of filing fees. The response should not be sent via email but must be uploaded through the official FCC website using reference number 103369 to ensure expedited processing. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.htm….

🚨🚨 $VSAT Viasat - FCC Docket 0290-EX-CR-2026 On June 30, 2026, Steven Hemple sent an email to Gulmira Mustapaeva regarding a request for information for file number 0290-EX-CR-2026. The message is brief and simply directs the recipient to review a document referred to as Exhibit A. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.htm….

🚨🚨 $SPCX Space Exploration - FCC Docket 1162-EX-ST-2026 This notification, dated June 29, 2026, informs Paul Caritj that the OET Systems Administration has granted an experimental license for call sign WU9XCQ under file number 1162-EX-ST-2026. The license is effective immediately and will remain active until its scheduled expiration date of December 30, 2026. The official grant can be viewed on the OET Experimental Licensing Branch website. This is an automated message and does not require a reply. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.htm….

🚨🚨 $SPCX Space Exploration - FCC Docket 1143-EX-ST-2026 On June 29, 2026, the OET Systems Administration sent an automated email to Kristi Key at SpaceX to notify her that an experimental license has been granted. The license is associated with call sign WV9XYG and file number 1143-EX-ST-2026. This authorization is officially in effect and is scheduled to remain valid until its expiration date on January 9, 2027. The notification provides a link to the OET Experimental Licensing Branch website for those wishing to view the full details of the grant. Finally, the message notes that it is an automated transmission and requests that the recipient does not reply. 🔗 apps.fcc.gov//els/GetAtt.htm….