FCC Web Documents citing 25.202

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  • Report and Order, 17 FCC Rcd 369, 392 at paras. 2 and 52. In the Commission's Rules, 1.85 megahertz of spectrum has been designated for use by Little LEO downlinks (137-138 MHz and 400.15-401 MHz) and 2.2 megahertz of spectrum has been designated as being available for use by Little LEO uplinks (148-150.05 MHz and 399.9-400.05 MHz). 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(a)(3). This spectrum is to be used for both feeder links and service links (radio links from subscriber units to a space station or vice versa). Accordingly, the provision of separate dedicated feeder link spectrum near 1400 MHz would permit greater service link use. Footnote US368 reads as follows: ``The band 1390-1392 MHz is also allocated to the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space)
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  • 3, at 3-23 through 3.24. Id. Id. See, e.g., Orbital Communications Corporation, Order and Authorization, 13 FCC Rcd 10828 (1998); see also Space Imaging L.P., Order and Authorization, 10 FCC Rcd 10911 (1995); Dept. of Defense, Global Positioning System (GPS) 2000, A Report to Congress (Oct. 2000). 70/80/90 GHz Proceeding, WT Docket No. 02-146, RM-10288, FCC 02-180. 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(a)(1). 47 C.F.R. § 15.253. 47 C.F.R. § 5.01 et seq. These rules permit simplified licensing of spectrum for experiments that would not otherwise be permitted under the Commission's rules. In general, equipment may not be marketed in connection with such experiments and service may not be provided for commercial use. However, there are provisions for ``limited marketing studies'' that permit
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  • of our Rules. The Part 15 rules specify limits on the power and operating characteristics of these devices that are designed to avoid the potential for such devices to cause interference. These rules also provide that unlicensed devices may not cause interference and must accept interference from other radio transmitters. See generally, 47 C.F.R. Part 15. 47 C.F.R. §§ 15.253, 25.202(a)(1). Consistent with their class of licenses, Amateur licensees are permitted to use various bands allocated to the Amateur Service without authorization for specific frequencies. Therefore, it is unclear as to whether the 75.5-76 GHz Amateur Radio band is currently being used. 47 C.F.R. § 5.01 et seq. These rules permit simplified licensing of spectrum for experiments that would not otherwise
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  • primary basis, the Commission deleted those AMS(R)S allocations in early 2002, following the recommendation of the 1995 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-95). See Amendment of Parts 2, 25 and 97 of the Commission's Rules with Regard to the Mobile-Satellite Service Above 1 GHz¸ Report and Order, ET Docket 98-142, 17 FCC Rcd 2658, 2660 ¶ 3 (2002). See 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(a). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 2.106 n.US308, 87.187(q), 87.189(d). NPRM, 16 FCC Rcd at 19010 ¶ 11. Id. Id. at 19010 n.24. See ARINC/ATA Comments at 7-8; Boeing Comments at 5-7; FAA Comments at 1, 3; Globalstar Reply Comments at 3-8; Rockwell Collins Comments at 5. FAA Comments at 1, 3; ARINC/ATA Comments at 7-8; Rockwell Collins Comments at 5. Boeing
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  • Part 15 of our Rules. 47 C.F.R. Part 15. Part 15 Rules specify limits on the power and operating characteristics of these devices that are designed to avoid the potential for such devices to cause interference. These rules also generally provide that unlicensed devices may not cause interference and must accept interference from other radio transmitters. 47 C.F.R. §§ 15.253, 25.202(a)(1). Consistent with their class of licenses, Amateur licensees are permitted to use various bands allocated to the Amateur Service without authorization for specific frequencies. 47 C.F.R. § 5.01 et seq. These rules permit simplified licensing of spectrum for experiments that would not otherwise be permitted under our Rules. In general, equipment may not be marketed in connection with such experiments,
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  • Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 18228 ¶ 15. PanAmSat Corporation, Petition for Reconsideration or Clarification at 2 (filed Dec. 27, 1999). NPRM, 17 FCC Rcd at 23139 ¶ 3. Id. at 23170 ¶ 57. Id. Id. Id. PanAmSat Comments at 1; Satellite Industry Association Reply Comments at 5. The FSS earth station operational rules are 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.202(f), 25.209, 25.211, 25.212. SIA Reply Comments a 7. ITS America Reply Comments at 19. Id. Id. Id. Satellite Industry Association Reply Comments at 8-9. ITS America Reply Comments at 19-20; DOT Comments at 9. ITS America Reply Comments at 19. Satellite Industry Association Reply Comments at 9. See Letter from Robert B. Kelly, Esq., counsel to ITS America, to Marlene
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 101.509(e) , supra, and accompanying text. See supra ¶¶ 66-69. Thus we may have a Part 25 earth station licensee who also holds a Part 101 license as compared to a Part 25 licensee who secures agreement with a Part 101 licensee. See 36-51 GHz Second R&O at ¶ 32. Id. at ¶ 33 and new rule 25.202 note 16 ( ``Use of this band by the fixed-satellite service is limited to `gateway' earth station operations, provided the licensee under this Part obtains a license under Part 101 of this Chapter or an agreement from a Part 101 licensee for the area in which an earth station is to be located. Satellite earth station facilities in this band
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  • the definition of DBS service by referencing the specific frequencies used for DBS service. Thus, in defining the DBS service, the Commission stated that ``[t]he following frequencies are available for use by the Direct Broadcast Satellite service: 12.2-12.7 GHz.'' See Part 100 R&O, 17 FCC Rcd at 11344, ¶ 21, and Appendix B; see also 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.201 and 25.202(a)(7). The ITU rules apportion spectrum and orbit locations for the BSS in various geographic regions in certain planned frequency bands. The provisions of Appendices 30 and 30A of the International Radio Regulations are applicable to the BSS in the frequency bands 11.7-12.2 GHz (Region 3), 11.7-12.5 GHz (Region 1) and 12.2-12.7 GHz (Region 2), and to their associated feeder-links in
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  • (i) define interference contours for FSS, (ii) require applicants for RSUs within these zones to make detailed interference assessments, (iii) decline to license DSRC stations until the applicants complete the ``interference contours'' assessment for in-band cases, and (iv) require the design of DSRC stations to be compatible with the out-of-band emission levels for FSS earth stations established pursuant to Section 25.202 of our Rules. We also note that SIA indicates that the FSSISG remains in the process of finalizing the "interference contours" for each of the existing in-band FSS sites. Similarly, ARINC seeks rule revisions such that prior to registering a proposed RSU site, a DSRC licensee would have to conduct an interference analysis of the potential for each proposed site
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  • of 70 + 10log P dB and 43 + 10logP dB at the 2000 MHz MSS band edge. This use of AWS-3 spectrum would provide additional downstream (base station) transmission capacity for FDD systems operating on AWS-1, proposed AWS-2, or other CMRS spectrum. . The MSS/ATC band (2180-2200 MHz) is also used only for base transmissions. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.202(a)(4)(ii) and 25.252. See AWS-1 Service Rules Report and Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 25210-12 ¶¶ 127-131 for a discussion on the OOBE limits to be applied to AWS-1 base and fixed stations. As part of its earlier filed application to receive an exclusive nationwide license, M2Z proposed a license condition that would require the attenuation for fixed digital stations to
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  • registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission; (3) completion of financial analysis and due diligence; (4) a copy of the Preliminary Prospectus and the Final Prospectus (when made available to the general public); and (5) information on novation of its customer contracts. (c) Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc.'s six earth stations on board vessels are granted a waiver of Sections 25.202(g), 25.210(a)(1), 25.210(a)(3), 25.210(c), 25.210(i), 25.210(j)(1), and 25.211(a) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.202(g), 25.210(a)(1), 25.210(a)(3), 25.210(c), 25.210(i), 25.210(j)(1), 25.211(a), for the limited purpose of communicating with New Skies 513 and New Skies 803, consistent with the conditions set forth in Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc.'s Special Temporary Authority. (d) Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc.'s six earth stations on board vessels
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  • (Route) Service (AMS(R)S) operation in a portion of this band. Consistent with these requirements, TMI's operation in the bands 1545-1558.5 and 1646-1660 MHz is on a secondary basis to the U.S. AMS(R)S requirements of other U.S.-authorized MSS providers operating in these bands. In addition, the level of out-of band and spurious emissions from TMI's METs must be consistent with Section 25.202(f) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(f), with the 1994 Memorandum of Understanding among the Commission, the National Telecommunications Information Administration, and the Federal Aviation Administration to protect Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and any applicable standards subsequently incorporated in the Commission's rules to protect GNSS. IV. Conclusion For the reasons specified by the Commission in SatCom Systems, we
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  • service. However, the relevent regulations state that ``[t]hese functions will normally be provided within the service in which the space station is operating.'' The Astrolink system provides a fixed satellite service. Therefore, Astrolink's proposed TT&C frequencies, because they are in bands allocated to the FSS, are consistent with international allocations and the United States Table of Frequency Allocations. 7. Section 25.202 of the Commission's rules lists the frequencies generally available in the United States for fixed satellite services. The extended C-Band frequencies that Astrolink is seeking to use are not among the frequencies listed in Section 25.202. However, Section 25.202(b) of the rules provides that ``[o]ther frequencies . . . may be assigned on a case-by-case basis to space systems .
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  • international standard microwave landing system in the aeronautical radionavigation service and non-geostationary mobile satellite service stations providing feeder uplink services). See ITU Recommendation ITU-R S.1340 (Sharing between feeder links for the mobile-satellite service and the aeronautical radionavigation service in the Earth-to-space direction in the band 15.4-15.7 GHz). See 2 GHz MSS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 16162-63 ¶ 77. Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules states that TT&C functions for U.S. domestic satellites ``shall be conducted at either or both edges of the allocated band(s),'' i.e., at either or both edges of a frequency band assigned to a satellite licensee for communication. 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(g). See Letter from Associate Administrator, Office of Spectrum Management, NTIA, to Acting Chief, Office of
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  • directors or employees of ICO. For these reasons, we reject requests that we deny, defer or condition ICO's application due to the company's prior relationship with Inmarsat. Other Issues 1. In-Band TT&C ICO proposes to provide tracking, telemetry and control (TT&C) on bands inside the system's feeder link spectrum bands at 5150-5250 MHz and 6975-7075 MHz. To minimize interference, Section 25.202(g) of our rules generally requires space-station licensees to conduct TT&C operations at either or both edges of the bands that the applicant proposes to use for feeder links. While ICO proposes to provide TT&C on bands well inside the system's feeder link spectrum, we will allow ICO to operate as proposed for four reasons. First, the requested TT&C frequencies remain
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  • preclude operation in a two-degree spacing environment. The Second Round Ka-band applications were received subsequent to the Ka-Band FSS Rules Order but prior to the 18 GHz Band Report and Order. In both orders, rules affecting two-degree orbital spacing were adopted. We remind CAI Data of its continuing obligation to meet all Part 25 rules governing system operations, including Sections 25.202 (frequencies, frequency tolerances, and emission limitations) and 25.210 (technical requirements for space stations in the Fixed-Satellite service). Further, Loral must meet the current Ka-band power flux-density limits (``pfd'') of Section 25.208, which were adopted after Loral filed its application. Financial Qualifications The Commission's FSS rules require that an applicant for a new fixed-satellite system possess sufficient financial resources to cover
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  • to preclude operation in a two-degree spacing environment. The Second Round Ka-band applications were received subsequent to the Ka-Band FSS Rules Order but prior to the 18 GHz Band Report and Order. In both Orders, rules affecting two-degree orbital spacing were adopted. We remind Celsat of its continuing obligation to meet all Part 25 rules governing system operations, including Sections 25.202 (frequencies, frequency tolerances, and emission limitations) and 25.210 (technical requirements for space stations in the Fixed-Satellite Service). Further, Celsat must meet the current Ka-band power flux-density (``PFD'') levels of Section 25.208. As a condition of this authorization, Celsat must meet these revised PFD limits, which were adopted after Celsat filed its application. Financial Qualifications The Commission's FSS rules require that
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  • to preclude operation in a two-degree spacing environment. The Second Round Ka-band applications were received subsequent to the Ka-Band FSS Rules Order but prior to the 18 GHz Band Report and Order. In both orders, rules affecting two-degree orbital spacing were adopted. We remind DirectCom of its continuing obligation to meet all Part 25 rules governing system operations, including Sections 25.202 (frequencies, frequency tolerances, and emission limitations) and 25.210 (technical requirements for space stations in the fixed-satellite service). Further, DirectCom must meet the current Ka-band power flux-density (``pfd'') limits of Sections 2.106 US255 and 25.208, which were adopted after DirectCom filed its application. As a condition of its authorization, DirectCom must meet these revised pfd limits. Financial Qualifications The Commission's FSS
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  • to preclude operation in a two-degree spacing environment. The Second Round Ka-band applications were received subsequent to the Ka-Band FSS Rules Order but prior to the 18 GHz Band Report and Order. In both orders, rules affecting two-degree orbital spacing were adopted. We remind Hughes of its continuing obligation to meet all Part 25 rules governing system operations, including Sections 25.202 (frequencies, frequency tolerances, and emission limitations) and 25.210 (technical requirements for space stations in the Fixed-Satellite Service). Further, Hughes must meet the current Ka-band power flux-density (``PFD'') levels of Sections 2.106 US255 and 25.208. As a condition of this authorization, Hughes must meet these revised PFD limits. Financial Qualifications The Commission's FSS rules require that an applicant for a new
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  • to preclude operation in a two-degree spacing environment. The Second Round Ka-band applications were received subsequent to the Ka-Band FSS Rules Order but prior to the 18 GHz Band Report and Order. In both orders, rules affecting two-degree orbital spacing were adopted. We remind KaStarCom of its continuing obligation to meet all Part 25 rules governing system operations, including Sections 25.202 (frequencies, frequency tolerances, and emission limitations) and Section 25.210 (technical requirements for space stations in the Fixed-Satellite service). Further, KaStarCom must meet the current Ka-band power flux-density (``pfd'') limits of Section 25.208 which were adopted after KaStarCom filed its application. As a condition of this authorization, KaStarCom must meet thee revised pfd limits. Financial Qualifications The Commission's FSS rules require
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  • to preclude operation in a two-degree spacing environment. The Second Round Ka-band applications were received subsequent to the Ka-Band FSS Rules Order but prior to the 18 GHz Band Report and Order. In both orders, rules affecting two-degree orbital spacing were adopted. We remind LMC of its continuing obligation to meet all Part 25 rules governing system operations, including Sections 25.202 (frequencies, frequency tolerances, and emission limitations) and 25.210 (technical requirements for space stations in the Fixed-Satellite service). Further, LMC must meet the current Ka-band power flux-density (``pfd'') limits of Sections 2.106 US255 and 25.208, which were adopted after LMC filed its application. As a condition of authorization, LMC must meet these revised pfd limits. Hughes' arguments that LMC's satellites do
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  • to preclude operation in a two-degree spacing environment. The Second Round Ka-band applications were received subsequent to the Ka-Band FSS Rules Order but prior to the 18 GHz Band Report and Order. In both orders, rules affecting two-degree orbital spacing were adopted. We remind Loral of its continuing obligation to meet all Part 25 rules governing system operations, including Sections 25.202 (frequencies, frequency tolerances, and emission limitations) and Section 25.210 (technical requirements for space stations in the Fixed-Satellite service) Further, Loral must meet the current Ka-band power flux-density (``pfd'') limits of Section 25.208 which were adopted after Loral filed its application. As a condition of this authorization, Loral must meet these revised pfd limits. Financial Qualifications The Commission's FSS rules require
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  • in a two-degree spacing environment. The Second Round Ka-band applications, and this LOI, were received subsequent to the Ka-Band FSS Rules Order but prior to the 18 GHz Band Report and Order. In both orders, rules affecting two-degree orbital spacing were adopted. We remind PCG of its continuing obligation to meet all Part 25 rules governing system operations, including Sections 25.202 (frequencies, frequency tolerance, and emission limitations), 25.208 (power flux-density limits) and 25.210 (technical requirements for space stations in the Fixed Satellite Service). Further, PCG must meet the current Ka-band power flux-density (``PFD'') limits of Sections 2.106 US255 and 25.208, which were adopted after PCG filed its LOI. As a condition of this authorization, PCG must meet these revised PFD limits.
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  • to preclude operation in a two-degree spacing environment. The Second Round Ka-band applications were received subsequent to the Ka-Band FSS Rules Order but prior to the 18 GHz Band Report and Order. In both orders, rules affecting two-degree orbital spacing were adopted. We remind PanAmSat of its continuing obligation to meet all Part 25 rules governing system operations, including Sections 25.202 (frequencies, frequency tolerance, and emission limitations), and 25.210 (technical requirements for space stations in the Fixed Satellite Service). Further, PanAmSat must meet the current Ka-band power flux-density (``PFD'') limit of Sections 2.106 US255 and 25.208, which were adopted after PanAmSat filed its application. As a condition of this authorization, PanAmSat must meet these revised PFD limits. Financial Qualifications The Commission's
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  • to preclude operation in a two-degree spacing environment. The Second Round Ka-band applications were received subsequent to the Ka-Band FSS Rules Order but prior to the 18 GHz Band Report and Order. In both orders, rules affecting two-degree orbital spacing were adopted. We remind Pegasus of its continuing obligation to meet all Part 25 rules governing system operations, including Sections 25.202 (frequencies, frequency tolerances, and emission limitations) and 25.210 (technical requirements for space stations in the fixed-satellite service). Further, Pegasus must meet the current Ka-band power-flux density (``pfd'') limits of both footnote US255 to Section 2.106 and Section 25.208, that were adopted after Pegasus filed its application. As a condition of this authorization, Pegasus must meet these revised pfd limits. Financial
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  • to preclude operation in a two-degree spacing environment. The Second Round Ka-band applications were received subsequent to the Ka-Band FSS Rules Order but prior to the 18 GHz Band Report and Order. In both orders, rules affecting two-degree orbital spacing were adopted. We remind Pegasus of its continuing obligation to meet all Part 25 rules governing system operations, including Sections 25.202 (frequencies, frequency tolerances, and emission limitations) and 25.210 (technical requirements for space stations in the fixed-satellite service). Further, Pegasus must meet the current Ka-band power-flux density (``pfd'') limits of both footnote US255 to Section 2.106 and Section 25.208, that were adopted after Pegasus filed its application. As a condition of this authorization, Pegasus must meet these revised pfd limits. Financial
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  • to preclude operation in a two-degree spacing environment. The Second Round Ka-band applications were received subsequent to the Ka-Band FSS Rules Order but prior to the 18 GHz Band Report and Order. In both orders, rules affecting two-degree orbital spacing were adopted. We remind TRW of its continuing obligation to meet all Part 25 rules governing system operations, including Sections 25.202 (frequencies, frequency tolerances, and emission limitations) and 25.210 (technical requirements for space stations in the Fixed-Satellite Service). Further, TRW must meet the current Ka-band power flux-density (``PFD'') levels of Sections 2.106 US255 and 25.208. As a condition of this authorization, TRW must meet these revised PFD limits. Financial Qualifications The Commission's FSS rules require that an applicant for a new
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  • STA request at 10; Written Ex Parte Comments of Navini Networks, filed on August23, 2001, in response to the XM Radio STA request and the Sirius STA request at 6. The out-of-band emissions requirement proposed by the DARS licensees is to attenuate the transmitter EIRP by 75+10log(EIRP) dB, which is far more restrictive than the ``emissions mask'' defined in § 25.202(f) of the Commission's rules that applies to all Part 25 licensees. The Commission had proposed in the DARS Order and FNPRM to apply the § 25.202(f) emission mask to terrestrial repeaters in order to prevent out-of-band interference to adjacent radiocommunication services. Agreement Concerning the Coordination Between U.S. Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service and Canadian Fixed Service and Mobile Aeronautical Telemetry
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  • STA request at 10; Written Ex Parte Comments of Navini Networks, filed on August23, 2001, in response to the XM Radio STA request and the Sirius STA request at 6. The out-of-band emissions requirement proposed by the DARS licensees is to attenuate the transmitter EIRP by 75+10log(EIRP) dB, which is far more restrictive than the ``emissions mask'' defined in § 25.202(f) of the Commission's rules that applies to all Part 25 licensees. The Commission had proposed in the DARS Order and FNPRM to apply the § 25.202(f) emission mask to terrestrial repeaters in order to prevent out-of-band interference to adjacent radiocommunication services. Agreement Concerning the Coordination Between U.S. Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service and Canadian Fixed Service and Mobile Aeronautical Telemetry
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  • 3697 MHz and 3699 MHz. CyberStar specifically chose frequencies at the edges of the band to facilitate coordination. These frequencies are in the extended C-band, i.e., outside of CyberStar's Ka-band FSS service links. As when CyberStar requested Ku-band frequencies for TT&C, its modified plan proposes TT&C frequencies outside its service links, a system design that does not comport with Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules. In that regard, the Commission has a pending proceeding seeking comment on whether Part 25 of the Commission's rules should be modified to permit TT&C operations in the extended C-bands for FSS systems that operate outside of the C-band frequencies upon a particularized showing of need. Although CyberStar ``believes it will be able to coordinate its
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  • space stations. An SDARS licensee shall locate repeater frequency assignments in the center of its exclusively licensed frequency band, with the edge of the repeater band being no less than four megahertz from the edge of the SDARS spectrum at 2320 MHz and 2345 MHz. D. Emission limits. 1. SDARS repeater out-of-band emission levels shall comply with 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(f) within the 2320-2332.5 MHz and 2332.5-2345 MHz frequency bands. 2. Below 2320 MHz and above 2345 MHz, the power of any SDARS repeater emission shall be attenuated below the peak equivalent isotropically radiated power (Peirp) within the assigned frequency band(s) of operation between 2320 MHz and 2345 MHz, measured in watts, by a factor not less than 75 + 10log
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  • conduct its TT&C operations during transfer-orbit maneuvers and on-orbit in extended C-band frequencies. Specifically, Astrolink proposes to conduct its command functions in the 6425-6525 MHz band and its telemetry functions in the 3650-3700 MHz band. All of these requested operations are within the C-band frequencies, which are not the system's service band. Thus, the request is not consistent with Section 25.202 of the Commission's rules. As the Commission recently indicated, this rule serves the valid purpose of simplifying coordination among satellites at adjacent orbital locations, and promoting efficient spectrum use. Although Astrolink has provided a showing seeking to demonstrate that a waiver of Section 25.202(g) for TT&C operations outside its service band is warranted, that showing only addressed potential coordination concerns
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  • minimize the potential for interference to other licensees. The Second Round Ka-band applications were received subsequent to the Ka-Band FSS Rules Order but prior to the 18 GHz Band Report and Order. In both orders, rules affecting two-degree orbital spacing were adopted. We remind KaStarCom of its continuing obligation to meet all Part 25 rules governing system operations, including Sections 25.202 (frequencies, frequency tolerances, and emission limitations) and Section 25.210 (technical requirements for space stations in the Fixed-Satellite service). Further, KaStarCom must meet the current Ka-band power flux-density (``pfd'') limits of Section 25.208 which were adopted after KaStarCom filed its application. As a condition of this authorization, KaStarCom must meet these revised pfd limits. Financial Qualifications The Commission's FSS rules require
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  • or territory, by reason of any concession, contract, understanding or working arrangement to which the satellite operator or any persons or companies controlling or controlled by the operator or parties. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to Section 1.3 of the Commission's rules, each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED a waiver of Sections 25.202(g), 25.210(a)(1), 25.210(a)(3), and 25.211(a) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.202(g), 25.210(a)(1), 25.210(a)(3), 25.211(a), for the limited purpose of communicating with NSS-513, NSS- 803, or NSS-806 subject to the conditions set forth in its earth station license and in this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to Section 1.3 of the Commission's rules, each earth station with "ALSAT"
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  • of the NGSO constellation. Sirius has incorporated into its spacecraft TT&C design the capability to terminate the 4 GHz transmissions during its NGSO equatorial crossing points without harm to the satellite transmitters. 14. Commission rules require that satellite TT&C operations ``shall be conducted at either or both edges of the allocated band(s).'' Sirius requests a waiver of the rule, Section 25.202(g), because the service link frequencies (2320-2332.5 MHz) on which Sirius would normally operate its telemetry downlinks are not available for BSS (sound) systems in South America where it proposes to locate its primary receiving TT&C earth stations. Sirius proposes to locate its TT&C earth stations in South America in order to have the total orbit of each NGSO satellite in
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  • needed and this would enhance the quality and the cost of the service. In addition, since XM was assigned exclusive use of the spectrum through an auction, there are no other radio operators in the frequency band to be affected by the satellite power increase. XM will continue to be required to abide by the out-of-band emission limits of Section 25.202(f) of the Commission's rules. 7. The new channelization plan and the increase in the transmission rate will provide more information in the authorized bandwidth than that available in the current authorization. This data increase may be used in several ways to provide better service. First, the data rate increase may be used to provide additional channels that can increase the
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  • upon successful coordination with adjacent satellite operators in the band. III. DISCUSSION We deny WB's request for modification of its applications to add C-band spectrum for use in TT&C operations. This action conforms to the Commission's rules governing use of spectrum for TT&C operations and is consistent with prior decisions concerning the applications of other similarly situated Ka-band licensees. Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules states that TT&C operations should be provided within the frequency bands in which the particular satellite system will be providing service. WB proposes to conduct its TT&C operations during transfer-orbit maneuvers and emergencies in C-band frequencies. Specifically, WB intends to conduct temporary TT&C operations in the 3.700-3.7035 GHz and 4.1960-4.1995 GHz for downlink (telemetry) functions and
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  • authorize New Skies Satellites, N.V., to provide any Direct-to-Home service, Direct Broadcast Satellite service, or Digital Audio Radio Service to, from, or within the United States using the NSS-7 satellite. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to Section 1.3 of the Commission's rules, each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, IS GRANTED a waiver of Sections 25.202(g), 25.210(a)(1), 25.210(a)(3), 25.210(i) and 25.211(a) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.202(g), 25.210(a)(1), 25.210(a)(3), 25.211(a), and 25.210(i) for the limited purpose of communicating with NSS-7 in the conventional C-and Ku-bands, subject to the conditions set forth in its earth station license and in this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that access to the New Skies satellite networks SHALL BE
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  • pfd excesses are as great as 7.5 dB. Accordingly, we require PanAmSat to operate by whatever means necessary within the downlink power flux density limits specified in Section 25.208(b). This includes, when needed, a reduction in its transmitted downlink e.i.r.p. Request to Operate in the Extended C-Band (6425-6675 MHz). PanAmSat proposes to uplink in the 6425-6675 MHz frequency band. Section 25.202(a) of the Commission's Rules does not specifically list the 6425-6675 MHz portion of the extended C-Band among the bands available for satellite licensing. However, under section 25.202(b) of our Rules, this band may be licensed on a case-by-case basis to space systems in conformance with Section 2.106 and the Commission's rules and policies. It should be noted, though, that the
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  • (Route) Service (AMS(R)S) operation in a portion of this band. Consistent with these requirements, BotCorp's operation in the bands 1545-1559 and 1646.5-1660.5 MHz is on a secondary basis to the U.S. AMS(R)S requirements of other U.S.-authorized MSS providers operating in these bands. In addition, the level of out-of band and spurious emissions from BotCorp's METs must be consistent with Section 25.202(f) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(f), with the 1994 Memorandum of Understanding among the Commission, the Federal Aviation Administration, and NTIA to protect Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and any applicable standards subsequently incorporated in the Commission's rules to protect GNSS. IV. Conclusion We find that BotCorp has demonstrated that its operations will comport with the DISCO II
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  • (Route) Service (AMS(R)S) operation in a portion of this band. Consistent with these requirements, Infosat's operation in the bands 1545-1558.5 and 1646-1660 MHz is on a secondary basis to the U.S. AMS(R)S requirements of other U.S.-authorized MSS providers operating in these bands. In addition, the level of out-of band and spurious emissions from Infosat's METs must be consistent with Section 25.202(f) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(f), with the 1994 Memorandum of Understanding among the Commission, the Federal Aviation Administration, and NTIA to protect Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and any applicable standards subsequently incorporated in the Commission's rules to protect GNSS. IV. Conclusion We find that Infosat has demonstrated that its operations will comport with the DISCO II
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  • that have been authorized to provide service to the U.S. market, and any future coordination agreements. These conditions will be included on the Permitted List with respect to Anik F2. Telesat plans to operate Anik F2 at the 13996.0 MHz and 14499.25 MHz frequencies for its command functions and at the 12198.75 and 12199.75 MHz frequencies for its telemetry. Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules requires U.S.-licensed satellite operators to perform telemetry, tracking and control ("TT&C") functions within the communication band at the edges of the band. Telesat's plans to perform command functions at 13996 MHz do not comply with this rule. Because Telesat's control center will be located in Canada rather than the United States, however, we find that these
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  • the 3650-3700 MHz extended C-band have since been grandfathered without regard to the satellite's orbital location under the rules adopted by the Commission reallocating that spectrum to terrestrial services. With respect to the other TT&C frequencies, we note that EchoStar has operated on these frequencies since 1996 without any evidence of unacceptable interference. On our own motion, we waive Section 25.202(g) to the extent necessary to enable EchoStar to continue performing TT&C functions for EchoStar 2 outside the allocated band as it has in the past. Although EchoStar states that there is little potential for harmful interference to any authorized user, we will continue to require that EchoStar's operations over these frequencies not cause harmful interference to authorized users. In addition,
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  • The FSS rules, including those applicable to satellites providing DTH service, are in Part 25 of the rules. DBS operates in the 12.2-12.7 GHz frequency bands (space-to-earth), allocated for the Broadcasting Satellite Service ("BSS"). See Policies and Rules for the Direct Broadcast Satellite Service, Report and Order, 17 FCC Rcd 11331 at para. 3 (2002); see also 47 C.F.R. § 25.202. The United States made no market access or national treatment commitments for DTH, DBS, and DARS, and took an exception from MFN for these issues. DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24104 (para. 25). DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24136 (para. 98). DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24136-7 (para. 98). DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24137 (para.
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  • The FSS rules, including those applicable to satellites providing DTH service, are in Part 25 of the rules. DBS operates in the 12.2-12.7 GHz frequency bands (space-to-earth), allocated for the Broadcasting Satellite Service ("BSS"). See Policies and Rules for the Direct Broadcast Satellite Service, Report and Order, 17 FCC Rcd 11331 at para. 3 (2002); see also 47 C.F.R. § 25.202. The United States made no market access or national treatment commitments for DTH, DBS, and DARS, and took an exception from MFN for these issues. DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24104 (para. 25). DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24136 (para. 98). DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24136-7 (para. 98). DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24137 (para.
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  • the 10.95-11.2 GHz and 11.45-11.7 GHz frequency bands (downlinks), and the 13.75-14.00 GHz frequency band (uplinks). We note that the 10.95-11.2 GHz and the 11.45 -11.7 GHz frequency bands in which EchoStar proposes to operate are allocated to terrestrial services and to the FSS on a co-primary basis. However, under footnote NG104 of Section 2.106 and footnote 2 of Section 25.202(a)(1) of our rules, FSS operations in these bands, are limited to international service. In the United States, use of these frequency bands is also allocated to the terrestrial wireless service, and the fixed-satellite service is prohibited from using these frequencies domestically in order to limit the number of FSS earth stations with which the terrestrial wireless fixed-service would be required
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  • the 10.95-11.2 GHz and 11.45-11.7 GHz frequency bands (downlinks), and the 13.75-14.00 GHz frequency band (uplinks). We note that the 10.95-11.2 GHz and the 11.45 -11.7 GHz frequency bands in which EchoStar proposes to operate are allocated to terrestrial services and to the FSS on a co-primary basis. However, under footnote NG104 of Section 2.106 and footnote 2 of Section 25.202(a)(1) of our rules, FSS operations in these bands, are limited to international service. In the United States, use of these frequency bands is also allocated to the terrestrial wireless service, and the fixed-satellite service is prohibited from using these frequencies domestically in order to limit the number of FSS earth stations with which the terrestrial wireless fixed-service would be required
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  • NetSat's Modification Application states an intent to use frequencies outside of NetSat's authorized Ka-band frequencies to perform telemetry, tracking and control ("TT`&C`') functions for launch and transfer orbit operation^.^ The Commission's rules, however, require that TT&C functions for U.S.-licensed satellites are to be conducted at either or both edges of the allocated bands for the service. See 47 C.F.R. 9 25.202(g). Thus, the Modification Application is plainly inconsistent with the Commission's rules, and NetSat has not requested a waiver of the Commission's rules to permit such an inconsistency. As a result, the Modification Application is not acceptable for filing at this time. Furthermore, as part of its Modification Application, NetSat has sought to modify its underlying space station authorization by extending
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  • cease those operations. This is consistent with conditions the Commission has placed on full-frequency reuse waivers in the past. In addition, Hispasat proposes to use the 14496.7 MHz and 2060.0 MHz (emergency) frequencies for Hispasat-1B's command functions and the 12749.0 MHz and 2237.104 MHz (emergency) frequencies for its telemetry. Additionally, Hispasat proposes to operate a beacon at 11954 MHz. Section 25.202(g) requires U.S.-licensed satellite operators to perform telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C) functions within the communication band at the edges of the band. Hispasat's plans to perform TT&C functions at 12749.0 MHz do not comply with this rule. Moreover, the Table of Frequency Allocations places restrictions on many operations in 2025-2110 MHz and 2200-2290 MHz bands. Because Hispasat's control center will
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  • the lower L-band (1525-1544 MHz and 1626.5-1645.5 MHz) on a non-real-time preemptive basis. Under this waiver, operations of half-duplex METs in the lower L-band shall be on a secondary basis to safety and distress communications of those stations operating in the GMDSS. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Richtec's METs shall comply with the out-of-band emission limits set forth in Sections 25.202(f) and 25.216 of the Commission's rules. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(f); Out-of-Band Emission Order, FCC 02-34 (rel. May 14, 2002). This authorization is limited to the Inmarsat D+ METs manufactured by JRC. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this authorization permits the licensee to provide common carrier service consistent with Richtec's Section 214 authorization in File No. ITC-214-20020228-00160. See Public Notice,
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  • the lower L-band (1525-1544 MHz and 1626.5-1645.5 MHz) on a non-real-time preemptive basis. Under this waiver, operations of half-duplex METs in the lower L-band shall be on a secondary basis to safety and distress communications of those stations operating in the GMDSS. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Richtec's METs shall comply with the out-of-band emission limits set forth in Sections 25.202(f) and 25.216 of the Commission's rules. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(f); Out-of-Band Emission Order, FCC 02-34 (rel. May 14, 2002). This authorization is limited to the Inmarsat D+ METs manufactured by JRC. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this authorization permits the licensee to provide common carrier service consistent with Richtec's Section 214 authorization in File No. ITC-214-20020228-00160. See Public Notice,
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  • associated Feeder Link Plan are modified to include DIRECTV 7S's parameters. DIRECTV will be expected to provide continuing documentation, as necessary, for the agreement-seeking process. Similarly, DIRECTV may be required to assist the Commission in future cases in which it may be required to negotiate with the Administrations of later implemented systems regarding DIRECTV's network. Telemetry, Tracking, and Control. Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules requires that telemetry, tracking, and control (``TT&C'') functions for U.S.-licensed satellites be conducted at either or both ends of the allocated bands for the service. DIRECTV has filed a request for a limited waiver of Section 25.202(g) to use 14.0-14.5 GHz fixed-satellite service (``FSS'') frequencies for the purpose of conducting transfer orbit TT&C operations for DIRECTV
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  • its two proposed hybrid satellites. EchoStar proposes one-way direct-to-home services to the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and parts of Canada and Mexico. None of the petitioners commented on this portion of the application. Although the ITU has allocated the 10.7-11.7 GHz ``extended'' Ku-band frequencies to the fixed-satellite service, under Section 2.106, footnote NG 104 and Section 25.202(a)(1), footnote 2, the Commission limits FSS use of these bands to international satellite service and prohibits domestic use. In the United States, use of the 10.95-11.2 GHz and 11.45-11.7 GHz frequency bands is also allocated to the terrestrial wireless service, and FSS is prohibited from using these frequencies domestically in order to limit the number of FSS earth stations with
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  • the Fixed Satellite Service (``FSS'') for TT&C functions for the proposed satellites. However, in both the original April 1999 applications and the July 2003 amendments, Lockheed does not specify the center frequencies it plans to use for its proposed TT&C functions. Therefore, Lockheed should further amend its applications to provide the specific center frequencies that it is requesting. Additionally, Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules requires that ``tracking, telemetry and telecommand functions for U.S. domestic satellites be conducted at either or both edges of the allocated bands.'' The Commission has interpreted this rule to mean that satellite operators are limited to operating TT&C links in the same frequency bands as their general satellite operations. Lockheed's proposed requests to use the FSS
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  • it conforms to the rules as revised. 3. Domestic Operations a. Downlink to Customer Terminals 9. EchoStar seeks to downlink to customer receive-only earth stations in the 11.45-11.7 GHz frequency bands. These bands are allocated internationally and domestically to terrestrial services and to the FSS on a co-primary basis. However, footnote NG104 of Section 2.106 and footnote 2 of Section 25.202(a)(1) of the Commission's rules limit FSS operations in these bands to international service only. The Commission found that restricting FSS use of these bands to international systems would limit the number of FSS earth stations with which the co-primary terrestrial wireless fixed-service (FS) would need to coordinate. The Commission subsequently declined to amend Footnote NG104 to exempt NGSO FSS user
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  • for waiver is moot. 3. Downlink Operations a. Downlink to Customer Terminals 9. EchoStar seeks to downlink to customer receive-only earth stations in the 10.95-11.2 GHz and 11.45-11.7 GHz frequency bands. These bands are allocated internationally and domestically to terrestrial services and to the FSS on a co-primary basis. However, footnote NG104 of Section 2.106 and footnote 2 of Section 25.202(a)(1) of the Commission's rules limit FSS operations in these bands to international service only. The Commission found that restricting FSS use of these bands to international systems would limit the number of FSS earth stations with which the co-primary terrestrial wireless fixed-service (FS) would need to coordinate. The Commission subsequently declined to amend Footnote NG104 to exempt non geostationary-satellite orbit
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  • to the rules as revised. 3. Downlink Operations a. Downlink to Customer Terminals 10. EchoStar seeks to downlink to customer receive-only earth stations in the 11.45-11.7 GHz frequency bands. The proposed downlink bands are allocated internationally and domestically to terrestrial services and to the FSS on a co-primary basis. However, footnote NG104 of Section 2.106 and footnote 2 of Section 25.202(a)(1) of the Commission's rules limit FSS operations in these bands to international service only. The Commission found that restricting FSS use of these bands to international systems would limit the number of FSS earth stations with which the co-primary terrestrial wireless fixed-service (FS) would need to coordinate. The Commission subsequently declined to amend Footnote NG104 to exempt NGSO FSS user
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  • to the rules as revised. 3. Downlink Operations a. Downlink to Customer Terminals 10. EchoStar seeks to downlink to customer receive-only earth stations in the 11.45-11.7 GHz frequency bands. The proposed downlink bands are allocated internationally and domestically to terrestrial services and to the FSS on a co-primary basis. However, footnote NG104 of Section 2.106 and footnote 2 of Section 25.202(a)(1) of the Commission's rules limit FSS operations in these bands to international service only. The Commission found that restricting FSS use of these bands to international systems would limit the number of FSS earth stations with which the co-primary terrestrial wireless fixed-service (FS) would need to coordinate. The Commission subsequently declined to amend Footnote NG104 to exempt NGSO FSS user
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  • introduction By this Order, we grant Intelsat LLC's (Intelsat) request to modify its license and operate the INTELSAT 805 satellite on a non-harmful interference basis, in the 12.7-12.75 GHz frequency band, in the space-to-Earth direction (downlink) to provide service to Columbia, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and El Salvador. In doing so, we also grant Intelsat's request to waive Section 25.202(a)(1) of the Commission's rules. We find that this action will serve the public interest by enabling Intelsat to provide additional satellite services to fulfill consumer service demands without causing harm to existing spectrum users. II. BACKGROUND On August 8, 2001, the Commission granted Intelsat authority to operate 17 in-orbit C-band and Ku-band satellites then-owned and operated by the International Telecommunications
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  • to satellites providing DTH service, are in Part 25 of the rules. DBS operates in the 12.2-12.7 GHz frequency bands (space-to-earth), allocated for the Broadcasting Satellite Service (``BSS''). See Policies and Rules for the Direct Broadcast Satellite Service, Report and Order, IB Docket No. 02-10, 17 FCC Rcd 11331, 11333 (para. 3) (2002) (``DBS Order''); see also 47 C.F.R. § 25.202. The United States made no market access or national treatment commitments for DTH, DBS, and DARS, and took an exception from MFN for these issues. DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24104 (para. 25). DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24136 (para. 98). DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24136-7 (para. 98). DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24137 (para.
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  • an earth station to be located within 10 miles of an authorized primary earth station and constructed within 12 months of initial authorization. Any future use of this band by PanAmSat or any other entity in the United States will be subject to this. 5. 6.425-6.725 GHz Frequency Band PanAmSat proposes to uplink in the 6425-6675 MHz frequency band. Section 25.202(a) of the Commission's rules does not specifically list 6425-6675 MHz among the bands available for satellite licensing. However, under Section 25.202(b) of the Commission's rules, this band may be licensed on a case-by- case basis to space systems in conformance with Section 2.106 and the Commission's rules and policies. It should be noted, though, that the 6425-6675 MHz band requested
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  • EchoStar is authorized to launch and operate its EchoStar-97W satellite into 97.0 W.L., in the 18.3-18.8 GHz (space-to-Earth), 19.7-20.2 GHz (space-to-Earth), 28.35-28.6 GHz (Earth-to-space), and 29.25-30.0 GHz (Earth-to-space) frequency bands and to operate its TT&C on-station at 29.999 GHz (RHCP) (Earth-to-space), 19.701 GHz (LHCP) (space-to-Earth), and 20.199 GHz (LHCP) (space-to-Earth). Echostar's request for a limited waiver of 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(g) IS GRANTED with conditions. Echostar may operate the TT&C for the Echostar-97W satellite during launch and transfer orbit operations using 1 megahertz of bandwidth at the center frequencies of 14.001 GHz (RHCP) (Earth-to-space), 14.003 GHz (RHCP) (Earth-to-space), 11.7055 GHz (LHCP) (space-to-Earth) and 12.198 GHz (LHCP) (space-to-Earth). Page 2 of 3 For more information concerning this Notice, contact the Satellite Division
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  • See Amendment of Parts 2 and 25 to Implement the Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite (GMPCS) Memorandum of Understanding and Arrangements, IB Docket No. 99-67, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 17 FCC Rcd 8309 (2002) (modified in GMPCS, Second Report and Order, IB Docket No. 99-67, 18 FCC Rcd 24423 (2003)). See 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(f). 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(f). 47 C.F.R. § 87.147. Also see International Footnote 5.374 to Section 2.106 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 2.106. International Footnotes 5.356 and 5.375 to Section 2.106 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 2.106 See International Footnote 5.376A in ITU Radio Regulation or Section 2.106 of the Commission's rules, which states: ``Mobile earth stations
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  • See Amendment of Parts 2 and 25 to Implement the Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite (GMPCS) Memorandum of Understanding and Arrangements, IB Docket No. 99-67, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 17 FCC Rcd 8309 (2002) (modified in GMPCS, Second Report and Order, IB Docket No. 99-67, 18 FCC Rcd 24423 (2003)). See 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(f). 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(f). 47 C.F.R. § 87.147. Also see International Footnote 5.374 to Section 2.106 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 2.106. International Footnotes 5.356 and 5.375 to Section 2.106 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 2.106 See International Footnote 5.376A in ITU Radio Regulation or Section 2.106 of the Commission's rules, which states: ``Mobile earth stations
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  • TT&C links are not functioning. Specifically, ICO proposes to transmit Earth-to-space command/ranging signals at 5926 MHz and 6424 MHz and space-to-Earth telemetry/ranging signals at 3701 MHz and 4196 MHz in such emergencies. The proposed emergency use of C-band frequencies would involve communication with one or two U.S. earth stations. In connection with this proposal, ICO requests a waiver of Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules, which requires satellite operators to use frequencies for TT&C that are within their assigned bands for linking with fixed earth stations. The rule serves the purpose of simplifying the intersystem coordination process by limiting the number of potentially affected operators. It also provides an incentive for an operator to maximize the spectral efficiency of a system's
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  • TT&C links are not functioning. Specifically, ICO proposes to transmit Earth-to-space command/ranging signals at 5926 MHz and 6424 MHz and space-to-Earth telemetry/ranging signals at 3701 MHz and 4196 MHz in such emergencies. The proposed emergency use of C-band frequencies would involve communication with one or two U.S. earth stations. In connection with this proposal, ICO requests a waiver of Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules, which requires satellite operators to use frequencies for TT&C that are within their assigned bands for linking with fixed earth stations. The rule serves the purpose of simplifying the intersystem coordination process by limiting the number of potentially affected operators. It also provides an incentive for an operator to maximize the spectral efficiency of a system's
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  • Number and Title: 25.151 Public notice period. SUBPART C -- TECHNICAL STANDARDS Brief Description: This subpart provides clear and predictable technical standards to minimize interference. Need: To provide space station and earth station operators a universal set of standards and operating procedures. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 701-744. Interprets or applies 47 U.S.C. 303. Section Number and Title: 25.201 Definitions. 25.202 Frequencies, frequency tolerance and emission limitations. 25.203 Choice of sites and frequencies. 25.204 Power limits. 25.208 Power flux density limits. 25.209 Antenna performance standards. 25.210 Technical requirements for space stations in the Fixed-Satellite Service. 25.211 Video transmissions in the Fixed-Satellite Service. 25.212 Narrowband transmissions in the 12/14 GHz GSO Fixed-Satellite Service. 25.213 Inter-Service coordination requirements for the 1.6/2.4 GHz Mobile-
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  • the geographic area(s) coordinated; 24/7 contact information for the ESV operator; Call sign of the hub station if independently licensed; Statement indicating that as of the date of this notification there are no unresolved coordination requests which would result in an exceedance of the maximum 180 megahertz of coordinated spectrum for all ESV operations in the coordination area in Section 25.202(a)(8). The Public Notice will contain the information described in Items 1-11, including a brief description of any detailed technical discussions submitted with the notification. For administrative and public convenience, the Bureau generally will release such public notices weekly on Friday. Operation of each individual ESV may commence immediately after the Public Notice is released that identifies the notification sent to
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  • XM Radio states that its replacement satellites will operate in full compliance with these PFD limits, and we explicitly condition XM Radio's authority to operate its replacement satellites on compliance with international coordination agreements between the U.S. and foreign administrations. Out-of-band Emissions. The SDARS service rules require SDARS licensees to satisfy the out-of-band and spurious emission limits contained in Section 25.202(f) of the Commission's rules, which requires that the mean power of emissions will be attenuated below the mean output power of the transmitter in accordance with the schedule set forth in our rules. XM Radio provides information about its system parameters that we find demonstrates compliance with the schedule set forth in Section 25.202(f). Telemetry Beacons. The SDARS service rules
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  • of the INTELSAT 602 satellite at this location would also be on a non-harmful interference basis relative to any new lawfully operating in-orbit satellite. Intelsat also requests that Part 25 waivers originally granted for the INTELSAT 602 satellite in the 2001 Intelsat Licensing Order continue to apply at the 150.5° E.L. location. These waivers include the following rule provisions: Sections 25.202(g) (TT&C at band edges), 25.210(a)(1) (orthogonal linear polarization), 25.210(a)(3) (switching polarization sense upon ground command), 25.210(c) (capability to change transponder saturation), 25.210(i) (cross polarization isolation), and 25.211(a) (downlink analog video transmission in the center frequency). We grant these waivers for the reasons originally articulated in the Commission's Intelsat Licensing Orders. In contrast to the Intelsat Licensing Orders, however, Intelsat's operation
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  • interference to existing compliant satellite operations. Further, non-conforming operations are authorized conditioned upon a licensee accommodating future satellite networks serving the United States that are two-degree compliant. Based on our review of the technical information Loral submitted, we conclude that the Telstar 18 C-band space station generally complies with all applicable Commission rules. Loral has requested waivers of Sections 25.210(a)(3), 25.202(g), and 25.114(d)(3). We discuss Loral's waiver requests below. Section 25.210(a)(3) of the Commission's rules requires that all space stations in the FSS used for domestic service in the C-band shall be capable of switching polarity upon ground command. The Commission's rules require polarity-switching capability for two reasons: to permit U.S.-licensed satellites the flexibility to be assigned to different U.S. orbital
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  • defer its choice of TT&C frequencies until it has executed a binding contract for construction. We require that SkyBridge file a modification application specifying the exact frequencies for TT&C functions for its satellite system on, or prior to, the date by which it is required to execute a binding construction contract. We remind SkyBridge that, consistent with 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(g), the frequencies selected for TT&C functions must be at either or both edges of the allocated bands. Coverage Requirement In the Ku-band NGSO FSS Service Rules Order, the Commission required that NGSO FSS systems in the Ku-band must be capable of providing service on a continuous basis throughout the fifty states, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. These
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  • 10.95-11.2 GHz and 11.45-11.7 GHz bands. Internationally, the extended Ku-band is allocated to the FS, FSS (space-to-Earth), and mobile (except aeronautical mobile service) on a co-primary basis throughout the world. In the United States, the extended Ku-band is allocated to the FS and FSS (space-to-Earth) services on a co-primary basis for non-Federal use. Footnote NG104 and footnote 2 of Section 25.202(a)(1) of the Commission's rules limit FSS operations in the extended Ku-band, including the 10.95-11.2 GHz and 11.45-11.7 GHz sub-bands requested by PanAmSat, to international service only. The Commission found that restricting FSS use in these frequency bands to international systems would limit the number of FSS earth stations with which licensees of co-primary fixed stations would need to coordinate. Accordingly,
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  • (``DISCO II First Reconsideration Order'') (adopting procedures by which the operators of in-orbit non-U.S. satellites could request to serve the U.S. market). Specifically, NSS-806 does not meet the Commission's polarization requirements or the FM/TV frequency plan requirement. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.210(a)(1), 25.210(a)(3), and 25.211(a). Further, it does not operate on permitted tracking, telemetry, and telecommand frequencies. 47 C.F.R. § 25.202 (g). New Skies Satellites, N.V., DA 01-513, Order, 16 FCC Rcd. 7482 (rel. March 29, 2001) (``NSS-806 Permitted List Order''). Id. at para 15. These conditions were drawn from the New Skies Market Access Order. New Skies Satellites, N.V., Order and Authorization, 14 FCC Rcd 13003, 13038 (paras. 78-79) (1999) (``New Skies Market Access Order''). The Commission stated it would
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  • 2005 By the Chief, Satellite Division, International Bureau Introduction By this Order, we modify Echostar Satellite L.L.C.'s (Echostar's) authorization to construct, launch, and operate a Ka-band Geostationary Satellite Orbit (GSO) satellite at the 117° W.L. orbital location, to include Ka-band and Ku-band Tracking, Telemetry, and Command (TT&C) links. In addition, we grant Echostar's request for a limited waiver of Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules to operate TT&C links in the Ku-band on a non-interference basis outside of its authorized frequency band during launch and transfer orbit operations. Grant of this limited waiver will allow Echostar to maintain communications with the satellite, known as Echostar-117W (Call Sign 2490) during critical launch and transfer orbit operations using the well-established Ku-band ground network.
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  • Finally, on November 14, 2005, DIRECTV filed an amendment to its DIRECTV 9S DBS and FSS applications to, inter alia, change the requested orbital location of the proposed DIRECTV 9S satellite from 101.125º W.L. to 101.10º W.L. The amendment was placed on public notice as accepted for filing on March 10, 2006. In addition, DIRECTV is seeking waivers of Sections 25.202(g), 25.210(i), and 25.215 of the Commission's rules. No comments were filed. discussion DIRECTV's DBS System at the Nominal 101º W.L. Orbital Location DIRECTV currently operates a system of DBS satellites at the 101º W.L., 110º W.L., 119º W.L., and 72.5º W.L. nominal orbital locations. DIRECTV explains that the DBS space station on the DIRECTV 9S satellite will add to its
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  • operate the Intelsat 601 satellite in the C-band (5850-6425 MHz and 3625 - 4200 MHz), and Ku-band (14.0-14.5 GHz, 10.95-11.2 GHz, 11.45-11.7 GHz) frequencies at the 63.65° E.L. orbital location. Intelsat was granted a waiver of Section 25.114(d)(4) of the Commission's rules, and waivers of Part 25 originally granted to the Intelsat 601 spacecraft, specifically the waivers of Sections 25.140(b)(2), 25.202(g), 25.210(a)(1), 25.210(a)(3), 25.210(c),25.210(i), and 25.211(a) of the Commission's rules. SAT-STA-20060905-00097E Effective Date: 09/18/2006 Withdrawn Special Temporary Authority Inland Northwest Space Alliance S2358 SAT-T/C-20060517-00062E Effective Date: 09/21/2006 TO: No. of Station(s) listed:2 Motient Corporation Grant of Authority FROM: Current Licensee: SkyTerra Communications, Inc. Mobile Satellite Ventures Subsidiary LLC Transfer of Control Mobile Satellite Ventures Subsidiary LLC See Memorandum Opinion and Order
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  • Ka-band satellite, EchoStar-113, at 113° W.L. (File No. SAT-LOA-20040803-00154). EchoStar is authorized to operate telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) frequencies for its Ka-band satellite at 113° W.L. using 28.352 GHz and 28.598 GHz as the command frequencies, and 18.302 GHz and 18.798 GHz as the telemetry frequencies. The Division also granted EchoStar's request for a waiver of 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(g) to allow EchoStar to operate TT&C launch and transfer orbit operations in the 13.752 GHz, 13.998 GHz, 11.452 GHz and 11.698 GHz frequency bands. In addition, this grant includes EchoStar's applications regarding its orbital debris mitigation plans for the EchoStar-113 satellite. (File Nos. SAT-AMD-20051118-00248, and SAT-AMD-20060724-00081). S2636 SAT-AMD-20060724-00081E Effective Date: 10/19/2006 Grant of Authority Amendment EchoStar Satellite Operating Corporation Nature
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  • (space-to-Earth), in accordance with the terms, conditions, and technical specifications set forth in its application, the attached conditions, and the Commission's rules. The conditions of PanAmSat's existing authorization for the Galaxy 3C satellite otherwise remain unchanged. PanAmSat's request for waivers of footnote NG104 of the United States Table of Frequency Allocations, 47 C.F.R. § 2.106 and footnote 2 of Section 25.202(a)(1) of Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(a)(1), in order to provide domestic service using earth stations that receive in the 11.45-11.7 GHz band, are granted as conditioned. Page 1 of 1
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  • and 3625-4200 MHz), and Ku-band (14.0-14.5 GHz, 10.95-11.2 GHz, 11.45-11.7 GHz) frequencies at the 63.65° E.L. orbital location. The Division also granted Intelsat's request for waiver of Section 25.114(d)(4) of the Commission's rules and its request that the Part 25 waivers originally granted to the Intelsat 601 spacecraft continue to apply at 63.65° E.L., specifically the waivers of Sections 25.140(b)(2), 25.202(g), 25.210(a)(1), 25.210(a)(3), 25.210(c),25.210(i), and 25.211(a) of the Commission's rules. S2693 SAT-RPL-20060119-00005E Effective Date: 11/16/2006 Grant of Authority Replacement Satellite Application (no new frequency) DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC Nature of Service:Other On November 16, 2006, the Satellite Division granted, subject to conditions, the remaining portion of DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC's (DIRECTV) application to construct, launch, and operate a direct broadcast satellite, DIRECTV 13
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  • operate at 92.85° W.L. Specifically, the GS-2 satellite will operate its service links on assigned frequencies in the 2 GHz band, and its feeder links on 750 megahertz in the Ka-band. ICO further states that the services provided by GS-2 will be consistent with the ICO satellite currently authorized to provide service. 4. ICO originally requested a waiver of section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules to permit it to use C-band frequencies for TT&C operations under limited or emergency circumstances. ICO seeks to use 1 megahertz of spectrum within each of the 5925-5930 MHz and 6420-6425 MHz bands for telecommand purposes, and 300 kilohertz of spectrum within each of the 3700-3705 MHz and 4195-4200 MHz bands for telemetry purposes. ICO states
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  • it is reserved exclusive use of the dedicated 2 GHz frequencies, and therefore, the change in orbital location does not raise any interference or coordination issues with respect to service link operations. ICO also asserted that its proposed Ka-band feeder link operations will comply with the Commission's two-degree spacing policy. 4. In addition, ICO again requested a waiver of section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules to allow TT&C operations in the C-band. ICO proposed to use 1 MHz of spectrum in the 5925-5930 MHz and 6420-6425 MHz bands for telecommand purposes, and 300 KHz within the 3700-3705 MHz and 4195-4200 MHz bands for telemetry purposes. ICO stated it would use these C-band frequencies for a brief period after launch while the
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  • is also reasonable. Further, we limit Intelsat's high-power LEOP operations to the 6420.5-6425 MHz and 5925.0-5929.5 MHz frequency segments. While portions of Intelsat's application suggest that it additionally seeks to operate at higher powers in the center frequencies of 6176.3 MHz, 6175 MHz, and 6173 MHz, it does not specifically request to provide LEOP service in these bands. Further, section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules requires licensees to conduct TT&C operations at the edges of the allocated service band. In this case, the service band is 5925-6425 MHz. Intelsat has not provided any justification of a waiver of this requirement to allow it to operate mid-band. Therefore, we expressly limit Intelsat's LEOP operations to the 6420.5-6425 MHz and 5925.0-5929.5 MHz frequency
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  • the 3400-4200 MHz frequency band under Article 21.16 (Table 21-4), as well as equivalent power flux-density limits for NGSO FSS systems in the 3700-4200 MHz downlink band and in the 5925-6725 MHz uplink band under Article 22.5C (Tables 22-1E and 22-2). First Space Station Licensing Reform Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 10784 ¶ 52, 10808 ¶ 120. 47 C.F.R § 25.202(g). Virtual Geo Application at 34. Sirius Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 5429 ¶¶ 31-33. See contactMEO Order, ¶1 n. 3. Virtual Geo Application at 34. 47 C.F.R § 25.146(i)(1). Ku-band NGSO FSS Service Rules Order, 17 FCC Rcd at 7860 ¶ 64; 47 C.F.R § 25.146(i)(2). 2002 Conforming Amendment at Exhibit No. 4, p. 2. 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(i)(j); First
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  • due to frequency sharing between a contactMEO satellite at 83° W.L. and a hypothetical satellite at 85° W.L. This representative analysis shows that contactMEO's GSO FSS satellites are compatible with a two-degree orbital spacing environment. Our review of contactMEO's application and technical analyses finds nothing to the contrary. contactMEO must meet all Part 25 rules governing system operations, including section 25.202 and section 25.210. Further, contactMEO must meet the current Ka-band power flux-density limits (``pfd'') of sections 25.208(e) of the Commission's rules and ITU Article 21.16 (Table 21-4). iii. Orbital Location Assignments 38. We grant contactMEO's request to operate its four GSO FSS satellites, one each at the 83° W.L., 121° W.L., 34° E.L. and 130° E.L. orbital locations. This request
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  • due to frequency sharing between a contactMEO satellite at 83° W.L. and a hypothetical satellite at 85° W.L. This representative analysis shows that contactMEO's GSO FSS satellites are compatible with a two-degree orbital spacing environment. Our review of contactMEO's application and technical analyses finds nothing to the contrary. contactMEO must meet all Part 25 rules governing system operations, including section 25.202 and section 25.210. Further, contactMEO must meet the current Ka-band power flux-density limits (``pfd'') of sections 25.208(e) of the Commission's rules and ITU Article 21.16 (Table 21-4). iii. Orbital Location Assignments 38. We grant contactMEO's request to operate its four GSO FSS satellites, one each at the 83° W.L., 121° W.L., 34° E.L. and 130° E.L. orbital locations. This request
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  • FSS applications. 4. In its two applications proposing hybrid Ku/Ka band satellites, EchoStar also requested authority to use spectrum in the extended Ku-band frequencies, 10.95-11.2 GHz, 11.45-11.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 13.75-14.00 GHz (Earth-to-space). The Division denied this portion of the application due to EchoStar's failure to request a waiver of the Commission's rules. Section 2.106, footnote NG 104, and Section 25.202(a)(1), footnote 2, allow a U.S.-licensed satellite to provide downlink services to the United States and its possessions in the 10.95-11.2 GHz or 11.45-11.7 GHz frequency bands only if the uplinks originate outside of the United States and its possessions. EchoStar's proposed uplinks originate from earth stations in the United States. The remaining portion of EchoStar's application, requesting the 13.75-14.0 GHz
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  • incorporating TT&C capacity in the 435 MHz frequency band is defective. Accordingly, pursuant to the Commission's rules on delegated authority, 47 C.F.R. § 0.261(a)(4), we dismiss this portion of the application, without prejudice to re-filing. Sincerely, Robert G. Nelson Chief, Satellite Division International Bureau Modification Application of Orbcomm License Corp. (Modification Application), Narrative Description at 3 n.6. 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(g). This rule serves the purposes of simplifying the coordination process among co-frequency systems, and promoting efficient spectrum use, because it effectively limits satellite operators to operating TT&C links in the same frequency bands in which they provide service. See Wireless Operations in the 3650-3700 MHz Band, Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order, 20 FCC Rcd 6502, 6533 ¶
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  • 20/30 GHz bands. SUBPART C-TECHNICAL STANDARDS Brief Description: Establishes spectrum frequencies available for exclusive use by the satellite digital audio radio service. Need: Instructs licensees on the availability of spectrum frequencies for exclusive use by the satellite digital audio radio service. Legal Basis: Interprets or applies 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309 and 332. Section Number and Title: 25.202(a)(6) Frequencies, frequency tolerance and emission limitations. Brief Description: Outlines procedures for applicants for new permanent transmitting fixed earth stations to be located on the islands of Puerto Rico, Desecheo, Mona, Vieques, and Culebra, or for a modification of an existing authorization that would change the frequency, power, antenna height, directivity, or location of a station on these islands and would
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  • the Commission's rules. With regard to its proposed C-Band operations, Sirius XM Radio's application does not comply with the Commission's rules, which renders it unacceptable and subject to dismissal. The deficiency is as follows: Sirius XM Radio provides Digital Audio Radio Service (DARS) in the 2320-2332.5 MHz band (space-to-Earth) and feeder link services in the 7025-7075 MHz band (Earth-to-space). Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(g), requires that satellite Telemetry, Tracking, and Commanding (TT&C) functions for U.S. domestic satellites be conducted at either or both edges of the allocated bands of a particular service. In the case of DARS, this includes the edges of the 2320-2332.5 and 7025-7075 MHz bands. In the application before us now, Sirius XM
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  • station in the fixed-satellite service using the 5925-6425 MHz (Earth-to-space), 3700-4200 MHz (space-to-Earth), 14.0-14.25 GHz (Earth-to-space), 12.75-13.25 GHz (Earth-to-space), 10.7-10.95 GHz (space-to-Earth), 11.2-11.45 GHz (space-to-Earth), and 11.45-11.7 (space-to-Earth) frequencies bands at the 169º E.L. orbital location. PanAmSat's request for waivers of footnote NG 104 to Section 2.106 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 2.106, and footnote 2 of Section 25.202(a)(1) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(a)(1), in order to provide domestic service using earth stations that receive in the 11.45-11.7 GHz band, are granted as conditioned. Dismissal SAT-STA-20081016-00205 PanAmSat Licensee Corp. On October 16, 2008, PanAmSat Licensee Corp. filed a request for special temporary authority to drift the Intelsat 5 satellite from the 26.15º E.L. orbital location to
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  • rules, which renders it unacceptable and subject to dismissal. The deficiency is as follows: The Inmarsat-4F1 and -4F3 satellites have service links for mobile-satellite service in the 1525-1559 MHz band (space-to-Earth) and 1626.5-1660.5 MHz (Earth-to-space), feeder link services in the 3600-3700 MHz band (space-to-Earth) and 6425-6575 MHz band (Earth-to-space), and TT&C functions in the 3945-3955 and 6338-6342 MHz bands. Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(g), requires that satellite TT&C functions for U.S. domestic satellites be conducted at either or both edges of the allocated bands, i.e., the edges of the 1525-1559 and 1626.5-1660.5 MHz bands or the edges of the 3600-3700 and 6425-6575 MHz bands. In the application before us now, Inmarsat Hawaii proposes to perform TT&C
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  • of Part 25 of the Commission's Rules Governing the Licensing of, and Spectrum Usage by, Satellite Network Earth Stations and Space Stations, Fifth Report and Order in IB Docket No. 00-248, and Third Report and Order in CC Docket 86-496, 20 FCC Rcd 5666 (2005) (Fifth Report and Order). See Fifth Report and Order at 5669 ¶ 3; 47 C.F.R.§ 25.202(a)(2). Application at 13 (stating that the RF flange power density of the Raysat system will be -18.1 dBW/4 kHz, which is more than 4 dB below the input power-density limit of -14 dBW/4kHz specified in Section 25.212(c)). The minimum margin at any off-axis angle is 1.64 dB. See Application at 17. See Application at Exhibit 1. ViaSat Comments at 4.
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  • two satellite systems and their associated earth stations at three sites in the downlink band 7025-7075 MHz. The Commission limited the use of these FSS allocations to feeder links that will be used in conjunction with the service links of NGSO MSS systems. To implement this decision, the Commission modified the Allocation Table. It also amended the table in Section 25.202(a)(1) of its Rules, which lists the frequency bands that are available for FSS use (FSS Table), by adding the bands 5.091-5.25 GHz and 15.43-15.63 GHz to the Earth-to-space column and by adding the band 6.7-7.025 GHz to the space-to-Earth column. The Commission applied existing note 12 to each of these bands and adopted a note that contains the conditions that
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  • has employed these frequencies and the two Russian earth stations for a number of prior successful launches, reportedly without causing any harmful interference. We also note that existing allocations in this frequency band have provided for similar short-duration, pre-operational testing. We find that waiver of two rules to grant Orbcomm's request is in the public interest. The first rule, Section 25.202(g), effectively limits operators to TT&C links in the same frequency bands as their primary service operations. The purpose of this rule is to simplify the coordination process for satellite systems, to provide an incentive for an operator to maximize the efficiency of its system's TT&C operations, and to minimize the constraints placed on other satellite operations. We waive this rule
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  • F to the 17/24 GHz Report and Order, at a reduced power and without full interference protection. Specifically, Intelsat is authorized to use the 24.75-25.25 GHz frequency band (Earth-to-space) and the 17.3-17.8 GHz frequency band (space-to-Earth), with the 17.7-17.8 GHz (space-to-Earth) frequency band limited to international service only. We also grant, in part, Intelsat's request for a waiver of Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules to allow it to use C-band frequencies for Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) transmissions. We deny without prejudice to refiling, however, Intelsat's request for a waiver of Section 25.202(g) to allow the use of C-band frequencies for emergency on-station Telemetry, Tracking, and Telecommand (TT&C) operations. Intelsat intends to provide a mix of domestic, international, and
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  • in orbital location for three GSO satellites. Additionally, Northrop Grumman proposed to add Ka-band spectrum to various GSO satellites. In each of these amendments, Northrop Grumman also sought to increase power levels in the 18.8-19.3 GHz and 28.6-29.1 GHz bands to levels consistent with a four-degree orbital spacing framework. Finally, Northrop Grumman withdrew its request for a waiver of Section 25.202(g) to allow transfer-orbit and emergency-mode on-orbit TT&C links in the 4/6 GHz (C-band). In sum, in its 2007 Amendments, Northrop Grumman requests authority to operate its system as follows: Architecture Proposed Frequencies Proposed Operating Authority NGSO Satellites 47.2-50.2 GHz (Earth-to-space) 37.5-42.0 GHz (space-to-Earth) 29.5-30.0 GHz (Earth-to-space) 28.6-29.1 GHz (Earth-to-space) 19.7-20.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) 18.8-19.3 GHz (space-to-Earth) Primary Basis Primary Basis Secondary
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  • the Commission's Rules Governing the Licensing of, and Spectrum Usage by, Satellite Network Earth Stations and Space Stations, Fifth Report and Order in IB Docket No. 00-248, and Third Report and Order in CC Docket 86-496, 20 FCC Rcd 5666 (2005) (Fifth Report and Order). See Fifth Report and Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 5669 (para. 3); 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(a)(2). Alternatively, Section 25.220(c)(2) provides that a non-routine Ku-band earth station that does not meet the input-power limit prescribed in Section 25.220(c)(1) may be authorized if the applicant files a statement from the operator of the target satellite certifying that it has coordinated the proposed operation of the non-routine earth station with the operators of all adjacent GSO satellites within six
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  • grant Spectrum Five's petition in part. III. DISCUSSION Spectrum Five objects to the methodology DIRECTV used to calculate the reduction in power required for it to operate its satellite at its proposed offset location. Spectrum Five argues that DIRECTV's supporting technical analysis improperly took into account atmospheric loss when calculating the power levels under "clear sky conditions" pursuant to Section 25.202(w) of the Commission's rules. Spectrum Five argues that, when calculating power under "clear sky conditions," atmospheric loss should not be included. This is because, according to Spectrum Five, including atmospheric loss assumes that clouds and other moisture effects in the atmosphere will limit interference in all places and at all times. In contrast, DIRECTV argues that Section 25.208 uses two
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  • If in the future SatCom and/or TMI desire to provide AMS(R)S in the United States, they must make a full demonstration that they will meet all of the applicable U.S. requirements for AMS(R)S service. b. Out-of-Band Emissions 51. SatCom and TMI assert in their respective applications that the level of out-of-band and spurious emissions from all METs conforms with Section 25.202(f) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(f), and with the 1994 Memorandum of Understanding among the Commission, the National Telecommunications Information Administration, and the Federal Aviation Administration. These levels were designed to protect the Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). SSL/Iridium claim that the proposed SatCom and TMI earth terminals may cause unacceptable interference to its MSS "Big LEO" Iridium
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  • MHz Band ) ERRATUM Released: May 21, 2002 By the Chief, Satellite Division: This erratum corrects the Report and Order in this proceeding released on May 14, 2002, FCC 02-134. In Paragraph 75 of the Report and Order, the Commission said that it was adopting a suggestion to include a note in Section 25.216 of the Commission's rules cross-referencing Sections 25.202(f) and 25.213(a)(1). Instead of referring to Section 25.213(a)(1), however, the corresponding note in the rule-change appendix erroneously mentions Section 25.143(a). We are therefore amending the note to Section 25.216 to read as follows: NOTE: Operation of mobile earth stations is also subject to all pertinent emission limits specified in other sections of the Commission's Rules. See Sections 25.202(f) and 25.213(a)(1).
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  • 3, at 3-23 through 3.24. Id. Id. See, e.g., Orbital Communications Corporation, Order and Authorization, 13 FCC Rcd 10828 (1998); see also Space Imaging L.P., Order and Authorization, 10 FCC Rcd 10911 (1995); Dept. of Defense, Global Positioning System (GPS) 2000, A Report to Congress (Oct. 2000). 70/80/90 GHz Proceeding, WT Docket No. 02-146, RM-10288, FCC 02-180. 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(a)(1). 47 C.F.R. § 15.253. 47 C.F.R. § 5.01 et seq. These rules permit simplified licensing of spectrum for experiments that would not otherwise be permitted under the Commission's rules. In general, equipment may not be marketed in connection with such experiments and service may not be provided for commercial use. However, there are provisions for ``limited marketing studies'' that permit
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  • showing that the INMARSAT B METs comply with the footnotes US308 and US315 in the Section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules, including the standards for the mobile satellite service established by NTIA/FAA/FCC, PR Docket No. 90-315. 9. Please provide the Out-of-Band emission specifications of the proposed mobile earth terminals and submit a showing that INMARSAT B METs meet the Sections 25.202(f) and 25.213(b) of the Commission's Rules. 10. Please provide the location (City, State, and country) of the land earth station (gateway) in conjunction with the INMARSAT B mobile earth terminals. If you should have further question about this matter, please feel free to contact the undersigned at (202) 418-0742. Since Page 6 of 26 Sylvia T. Engineer, Systems Analysis B
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  • 119º W.L. orbit location with its DIRECTV 5 satellite. The DIRECTV 7S satellite will operate in the 17300-17800 and 12200-12700 MHz frequency bands. Additional information regarding telemetry, tracking and control frequencies is set forth in the technical annex to the narrative application filed on June 11, 2003 (See File No. SAT-LOA-20030611-00115). DIRECTV requests a limited waiver of 47 CFR § 25.202(g) to use 14 GHz FSS frequencies solely for the purpose of conducting transfer orbit TT&C operations for DIRECTV 7S. In a separate filing on November 26, 2003, DIRECTV filed a Form 312 to be associated with its June 11, 2003 filing. This filing will be treated as an amendment and may be found at File No. SAT-AMD-20031126-00341. PANAMSAT LICENSEE CORP.
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  • systems mld operate satisfactorily if all assignments in the Broadcasting-Satellite Service ("BSS") and feeder link Plans were implemented (See 47 C.F.R. 0 25.1 14(c)(23)(i)), and analyses of the proposed systems with respect to the limits in Annex 1 to Appendices 30 and 30A of the International Telecommunication Union ("ITU") Radio Regulations (See 47 C.F.R. 0 25.1 14(c)(23)(ii)); In addition, Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules' states that telemetry, tracking and telecommand functions for U.S. domestic satellites shall be conducted at either or both edges of the allocated banqs). EchoStar listed telecommand frequencies in the 14.0 to 14.5 GHz band for transfer orbit operation in the applications. These frequencies are not within the allocated service or feeder link band for DBS (12.2
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  • would, along with the HEO satellites, operate under the conditions of sharing imposed on non-GSOs in the FCC's July 2003 Ka-band service rules order. The geostationary satellites will operate in 1000 MHz of NGSO secondary spectrum at Ka-band. @contact has also requested several waivers in this application. @contact seeks waiver of the Commission's performance bond requirement; a waiver of Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's Rules to permit it to place its transfer-orbit and emergency-mode on-orbit TT&C links in 4/6 GHz (C-band) FSS frequencies, rather than at the band edge in the Ka-band; and a waiver of the Commission's 28 GHz Band Plan in order that its HEO satellites may operate in the 19.7-20.2 GHz and 29.5-30 GHz bands on a secondary/non-unacceptable
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  • (RPS) from the 79º W.L., 71º E.L., and 131.8º E.L. orbital locations (File Nos. SAT-LOA-19990427-00045, as amended, SAT-AMD-20030730-00149, SAT-LOA-19990427-00049, as amended, SAT-AMD-20030730-00152, and SAT-LOA-19990427-00050, as amended, SAT-AMD-20030730-00153, respectively). Lockheed Martin provides additional information regarding the center frequencies it plans to use for the proposed TT&C functions on the three referenced spacecraft. In addition, Lockheed Martin requests of waiver of Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(g), to provide justification to use the fixed-satellite service (FSS) band at 3650-3700 MHz for its telemetry, tracking, and control (TT&C) downlink functions (in lieu of the RNSS frequency bands). Lockheed Martin Corporation S2374 SAT-AMD-20040721-00143E Amendment 07/21/2004 12:38:11:69000 Date Filed: In response to the July 9, 2004 letter from Thomas S. Tycz, Chief,
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  • would, along with the HEO satellites, operate under the conditions of sharing imposed on non-GSOs in the FCC's July 2003 Ka-band service rules order. The geostationary satellites will operate in 1000 MHz of NGSO secondary spectrum at Ka-band. contactMEO has also requested several waivers in this application. contactMEO seeks waiver of the Commission's performance bond requirement; a waiver of Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's Rules to permit it to place its transfer-orbit and emergency-mode on-orbit TT&C links in 4/6 GHz (C-band) FSS frequencies, rather than at the band edge in the Ka-band; and a waiver of the Commission's 28 GHz Band Plan in order that its HEO satellites may operate in the 19.7-20.2 GHz and 29.5-30 GHz bands on a secondary/non-unacceptable
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  • GHz and 14.003 GHz (both using Right Hand Circular Polarization) as the command frequencies and 11.7055 GHz and 12.198 GHz (both using Left Hand Circular Polarization) as the telemetry frequencies during the launch and transfer orbit operations and provides emission designators, allocated bandwidth and typical link budgets for these frequencies. EchoStar requests a limited waiver of the rules under Section 25.202(g), 47 CFR § 25.202(g), to allow for such operations. SAT-STA-20050310-00060E Special Temporary Authority 03/10/2005 12:09:04:87000 Date Filed: SES Americom, Inc. SES Americom, Inc has filed a request for special temporary authority to operate the AMC-15 Ka-band payload and Ku-band TT&C at 113.075º W.L. +/- 0.025 degrees for the period from March 21, 2005 to May 21, 2005. Earlier this year
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  • and Authorization, 19 FCC Rcd 15529 (Int'l Bur. 2004). See also SES-MFS-20050427-00499, SES-MFS-20050517-00608, SES-STA-20050517-00606, SAT-STA-20050517-00104, and SAT-STA-20050518-00105. Note: The file number has been changed from SAT-RPL-20050504-00093 to SAT-A/O-20050504-00093. S2409 SAT-MOD-20050610-00120E Modification 06/10/2005 14:57:23:57300 Date Filed: Intelsat North America LLC Intelsat North America LLC requests a waiver of footnote NG104 of the U.S. Table of Allocations and footnote 2 of Section 25.202(a)(1). Intelsat seeks these waivers in order to provide domestic service in the U.S. in extended Ku-bands 10.95- 11.2 GHz and 11.45-11.70 GHz, on a non-interference basis, using INTELSAT 905 at 335.5 E.L. (24.5 W.L.). S2398 SAT-MOD-20050610-00121E Modification 06/10/2005 15:10:23:44300 Date Filed: Intelsat North America LLC Page 1 of 2 For more information concerning this Notice, contact the Satellite Division at
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  • bands, from 157.0 E.L. to 178.0 E.L. This modification will be effective on September 16, 2005. Intelsat expects to have the INTELSAT 604 satellite at the 178.0 E.L. location in January/February 2006. Intelsat requests that the waivers granted to the INTELSAT 604 spacecraft at the 157.0° E.L. location continue to apply at 178.0º E.L., specifically, the waivers of Sections 25.140(b)(2), 25.202(g), 25.210(a)(1), 25.210(a)(3), 25.210(c), 25.210(i) and 25.211(a). Page 2 of 2
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  • modify its letter of intent (LOI) authorization to provide mobile satellite service (MSS) in the 2 GHz frequency band). Specifically, ICO seeks a modification of its 2 GHz MSS authorization to reflect a change in the assigned orbital location of its geostationary satellite orbit (GSO) satellite from 91º W.L. to 93º W.L. In addition, ICO requests a waiver of Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules to permit use of C-band frequencies for TT&C operations under limited or emergency circumstances. Specifically, ICO seeks authority to use 1 MHz of spectrum within each of the 5925-5930 MHz and 6420-6425 MHz bands for telecommand purposes and 300 kHz of spectrum within each of the 3700-3705 MHz and 4195-4200 MHz bands for telemetry purposes. ICO
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  • the gain-to-temperature ("G/T") ratio and saturation flux density ("SFD") for each antenna beam; (4) the gain of each transponder channel, including adjustable gain-step capabilities; and (5) the predicted receiver and transmitter channel filter response characteristics. Hughes has also requested waivers of (1) Section 25.114(d)(3), to provide plots of antenna gain contours for approximately 900 beams in Schedule S; (2) Section 25.202(g), to conduct telemetry, tracking, and telecommand functions at either or both "edges" of the allocated band, and that frequencies, polarization, and coding are to be selected to minimize interference into other satellite networks and within the subject system; and (3) Section 25.210(i), to design space station antennas in the FSS to meet a cross-polarization isolation of 30 dB within the
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  • enable Intelsat to eliminate intrasystem interference being experienced by a customer on the INTELSAT 906 satellite currently operating at 64.15 E.L., collocated with the INTELSAT 601 satellite. Intelsat also requests a waiver of Section 25.114(d)(4) of the Commission's rules. Additionally, Intelsat requests that the Part 25 waivers originally granted to the INTELSAT 601 spacecraft, specifically the waivers of Sections 25.140(b)(2), 25.202(g), 25.210(a)(1), 25.210(a)(3), 25.210(c), 25.210(i), and 25.211(a) of the Commission's rules[1] continue to apply at the 63.65° E.L. orbital location. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1] See Application of Intelsat LLC, For Authority to Operate, and to Further Construct, Launch, and Operate C-band and Ku-band Satellites that Form a Global Communications System in Geostationary Orbit, Memorandum Opinion, Order and Authorization, 15 FCC Rcd 15460 (2000)
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  • modifications including authority to operate at the orbital location of 37.55º West Longitude with increased transponder capacity and authority for expanded geographical coverage. Loral Skynet contends that the proposed changes would serve the public interest by enabling it to use its authorized frequencies more efficiently and provide service in a larger coverage area. Loral Skynet also requests waiver of Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules, if necessary, to allow Telstar 11N to use carriers at 11699.5 MHz, 11698.5 MHz, 11198.25 MHz, and 11199.25 MHz for telemetry. S2181 SAT-MOD-20060929-00113E Modification 09/29/2006 16:19:21:29300 Date Filed: SES Americom, Inc. SES Americom, Inc. (SES Americom) has filed an application for a modification of its license for the Ka-Band payload on the AMC-16 geostationary Fixed Satellite
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  • in the 18.8-19.3 GHz and 28.6-29.1 GHz bands to levels consistent with a four-degree orbital spacing framework; and to update ownership information. NGST requests a waiver of Section 25.140(b)(2) of the Commission's rules to the extent necessary to allow the increased-power operations in the 18.8-19.3 GHz and 28.6-29.1 GHz bands. Finally, NGST withdraws its request for a waiver of Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules to allow transfer-orbit and emergency-mode on-orbit TT&C links in the 4/6 GHz ("C Band"), choosing instead to conduct such TT&C operations in the Ka Band. On March 19, 2007, NGST filed an erratum to this amendment to update the safe flight profile section of the orbital debris mitigation plan that NGST filed in November 2005. S2256
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  • REMOTE15 - ALSAT - (ALSAT) REMOTE8P - ALSAT - (ALSAT) REMOTE9P - ALSAT - (ALSAT) E040445 SES-MFS-20070513-00639E Class of Station: Fixed Earth Stations Modification Rainbow Network Communications Nature of Service:Domestic Fixed Satellite Service, Fixed Satellite Service Rainbow Network Communications (RNC) request authority to use the extended Ku-band receive frequencies (10.95-11.2 GHz and 11.45-11.7 GHz). RNC is aware that, under section 25.202 of the Commission's rules, use of these frequencies is limited to international systems. 40 ° 44 ' 39.10 " N LAT. SITE ID: Bethpage 620 HICKSVILLE ROAD (18,19,20), NASSAU, BETHPAGE, NY 73 ° 29 ' 37.90 " W LONG. LOCATION: VERTEX 18, 19, 20 9.3 meters ANTENNA ID: 9.3 KPC ANALOG VIDEO CARRIER 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz 36M0F3F DIGITAL COMPRESSED
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  • location from 107.3°W.L. to 111.1°W.L. with fluctuating orbital inclination and increased satellite mass and electrical power. TerreStar is requesting waivers of the following Commission rules: (1) footnote NG104 of the Table of Allocations in Section 2.106 of the Commission's rules (barring GSO-FSS operation in the 10.7-11.7 GHz and 12.75-13.25 GHz bands except for international systems), (2) footnote 2 of Section 25.202(a)(1) of the rules (reiterating the restriction in Footnote NG104), (3) Section 25.202(g) (requiring TT&C to be conducted at the edges of the operator's licensed frequency bands), and, to the extent necessary, (4) Section 25.140(b)(2) (requiring applicants for FSS operating authority to submit an interference analysis with respect to adjacent satellites at two degrees of orbital separation), (5) Section 25.210(j) (GSO
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  • an increase in the Ka-band downlink e.i.r.p. capability; and 5) other minor changes to the electrical and physical characteristics of the ICO-G1 satellite consistent with the manufacturing contract and incorporated in the satellite. New ICO also seeks a waiver of several Commission rules: 47 C.F.R. § 25.210(i) (cross-polarization isolation); 47 C.F.R. § 25.114(d)(3) (antenna gain contours) and 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(g)(in-band TT&C). S2474 SAT-PPL-20071127-00163 E Petition for Declaratory Ruling to be Added to the Permitted List 11/27/2007 17:19:23:85600 Date Filed: Telesat Brasil Capacidade de Satelites Ltda. On November 27, 2007, Telesat Brasil Capacidade de Satélites Ltda. (formerly known as Loral Skynet do Brasil Ltda.) filed a notification of change of ownership of satellite on the Permitted Space Station List. Telesat Brasil
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  • frequencies for feeder links with the TerreStar 1 MSS satellite. (See SES-LIC-20070530-00732 and Report No. SES-00935.) The amendment specifies a change of the target satellite's orbital location, from 111.1° W.L. to 111.0° W.L. TerreStar proposes to operate the earth stations on a non-common carrier basis and requests waivers of Footnote NG104 of the U.S. Table of Frequency Allocations and Sections 25.202(a)(1) and 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules. 36 ° 14 ' 9.90 " N LAT. SITE ID: North Las Vegas One Aerojet Way, Clark, North Las Vegas, NV 115 ° 7 ' 1.30 " W LONG. LOCATION: Vertex A3 9.3 meters ANTENNA ID: 9.3-KPK 85.00 dBW Command 13752.5000 - 13752.5000 MHz 700KF9D 85.00 dBW Command 13750.5000 - 13750.5000 MHz 700KF9D 54.02
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  • SES-MFS-20080325-00352 E Class of Station: Fixed Earth Stations Modification PanAmSat Licensee Corp. Nature of Service: Domestic Fixed Satellite Service, Fixed Satellite Service Page 13 of 37 PanAmSat Licensee Corp. requests authority to modify its earth station to provide back-up TT&C services for the United Kingdom-licensed ICO-G1 satellite at 92.85 W.L.. Applicant incorporates by reference New ICO's waiver request of Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules in IBFS File No. SAT-MOD-20070919-00129, to permit use of C-band frequencies on a non-harmful interference basis for the limited purpose of conducting telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) operations during transfer orbit and contingency operations. 34 ° 24 ' 22.00 " N LAT. SITE ID: 1 33 TELEGRAPH ROAD, VENTURA, FILLMORE, CA 118 ° 53 ' 34.00
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  • to regulatory approvals, control of the satellite at the 72.7º W.L. orbital location will pass to Telesat Canada, pursuant to an authorization from Industry Canada. During the satellite relocation, the EchoStar 6 satellite will transmit telemetry at the 12203 MHz and 12204 MHz frequencies, and will receive telecommands at the 17305 MHz frequency. In addition, EchoStar requests waiver of Section 25.202(g) of the Commission rules, which requires satellites to conduct TT&C within their allocated bands, in order to operate a telecommand beacon at the 14002.5 MHz frequency during relocation. Page 1 of 1
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  • (See FCC 07-76 and 07-174 for a complete explanation of the rules and policies regarding the spacing framework and interference protections adopted by the Commission). EchoStar seeks to use the 17.3-17.8 GHz (space-to-Earth) and the 24.75-25.25 GHz (Earth-to-space) frequency bands, with the 17.7-17.8 GHz (space-to-Earth) frequency band limited to international service only. EchoStar seeks a waiver of 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(g) to conduct limited launch, transfer orbit, in-orbit testing, and emergency on-station telemetry, tracking, and command operations at the edges of the 12.2-12.7 GHz DBS (space-to-Earth) frequency band and the associated 17.3-17.8 GHz FSS (Earth-to-space) frequency band, and to perform regular on-station telemetry operations in the 12.2-12.7 GHz DBS (space-to-Earth) frequency band. See related File No. SAT-LOA-20070105-00001. S2725 SAT-AMD-20080114-00022 E Amendment
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  • with the 17.7-17.8 GHz (space-to-Earth) frequency band limited to international service only. Intelsat also proposes to perform regular on-station telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) operations at the lower band edge of the 17.3-17.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) frequency band, and at the lower and upper band edges of the 24.75-25.25 GHz (Earth-to-space) frequency band. Intelsat seeks a waiver of 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(g), to use the upper band edge of the 3700-4200 MHz (space-to-Earth) frequency band for emergency TT&C, and launch and early orbit phase transmissions. Intelsat also seeks a waiver of 47 C.F.R. § 25.114(b) as it pertains to information required by 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.114(c)(4)(i), 25.114(c)(4)(iii), 25.114(d)(3), 25.114(d)(5) and 25.114(c)(8). Intelsat also withdraws its request for waiver of 47 C.F.R. §
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  • Intelsat New Dawn Company, Ltd. (Intelsat) requests authority to construct, launch, and operate a C/Ku/Extended-C band Fixed Satellite Service space station at the 32.8° E.L.orbit location using the 5850-6550 MHz (Earth-to-space), 3625-4200 MHz (space-to-Earth), 14000-14500 MHz (Earth-to-space), 10950-11200 MHz (space-to-Earth) and 11450-11700 MHz (space-to-Earth) frequency bands. Intelsat requests a waiver of the technical requirements of sections 25.210(a)(1) and 25.210(a)(3) and 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules and partial waivers of the information requirements contained in Section 25.114(d)(3) of the Commission's rules. SAT-STA-20080616-00121 E Special Temporary Authority 06/16/2008 17:38:54:05300 Date Filed: EchoStar Corporation EchoStar Corporation (EchoStar) has filed a request for special temporary authority for 180 days to operate its EchoStar 8 satellite in the 12.2-12.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 17.3-17.8 GHz (Earth-to-space) frequency
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  • E.L. orbital location. PanAmSat seeks authority to operate Intelsat 5 in the 5925-6425 MHz (Earth-to-space), 3700-4200 MHz (space-to-Earth), 14.0-14.25 GHz (Earth-to-space), 12.75-13.25 GHz (Earth-to-space), 10.7-10.95 GHz (space-to-Earth), and 11.2-11.45 GHz (space-to-Earth) frequencies bands at the 169º E.L. orbital location. PanAmSat also seeks a waiver of footnote NG 104 to Section 2.106 of the Commission's rules, and a waiver of Section 25.202(a)(1) of the Commission's rules, to allow it to operate Intelsat 5 in the 11.45-11.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) Ku-band frequencies in the United States on a non-interference basis to other licensed facilities in these frequency bands. Page 1 of 1
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  • List 08/11/2008 11:02:58:00600 Date Filed: New Skies Satellites, B.V. New Skies Satellites B.V. (New Skies) has filed a petition for a declaratory ruling to add the NSS-9 satellite at the 177º W.L. orbital location to the Permitted Space Station List using the conventional C-band frequencies of 3700-4200 MHz (space-to-Earth ) and 5925-6425 MHz (Earth-to-space). New Skies requests waivers of Sections 25.202(g), 25.210(a)(1) and (3), and Section 25.211(a) of the Commission's rules. Page 1 of 1
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  • Remote Terminals - AMC-1 - (101.0 W.L.) Remote Terminals - HORIZONS 1 - (127 DEG WL) Page 1 of 11 E080168 SES-AMD-20080822-01086 E Class of Station: Fixed Earth Stations Amendment Sirius XM Radio Inc. Nature of Service: Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service, Other Sirius XM Radio Inc. files this amendment (1) to request authority, pursuant to a waiver of Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules, to operate Feeders 2 and 3 in portions of the C-band to perform TT&C functions for its three in-orbit non-geostationary satellites and provide a frequency coordination report; and (2) to correct the total input power at antenna flange for Feeders 1, 2, and 3 in response to item E38 and provide revised radiation hazard studies. The
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  • CORPORATION FROM: Current Licensee: Carolina Uplink, Inc. HUNTSVILLE BROADCAST CORPORATION Application for Consent to Assignment Carolina Uplink, Inc. E080168 SES-LIC-20080714-00933 E Class of Station: Fixed Earth Stations Application for Authority Sirius XM Radio Inc. Nature of Service: Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service, Other Sirius XM Radio Inc. files this amendment (1) to request authority, pursuant to a waiver of Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules, to operate Feeders 2 and 3 in portions of the C-band to perform TT&C functions for its three in-orbit non-geostationary satellites and provide a frequency coordination report; and (2) to correct the total input power at antenna flange for Feeders 1, 2, and 3 in response to item E38 and provide revised radiation hazard studies. The
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  • SAT-MOD-20081217-00233 E Modification 12/17/2008 11:52:48:19000 Date Filed: Intelsat North America LLC Intelsat North America LLC (Intelsat) requests authority to modify the license for its Intelsat 702 space station in order to relocate the space station to, and operate it at, the 66.0° E.L. orbital location, rather than at its currently assigned 54.85 E.L. orbital location. Intelsat requests waivers of Sections 25.202(g), 25.210(a)(1), 25.210(a)(3), 25.210(i) and 25.211(a) of the Commission's rules. Intelsat expects to begin drifting the Intelsat 702 space station to the 66.0° E.L. orbital location in April 2009. SAT-STA-20090130-00013 E Special Temporary Authority 01/30/2009 19:29:59:37000 Date Filed: EchoStar Satellite Operating L.L.C. EchoStar Corporation has filed a request for Special Temporary Authority for a 60-day period commencing on April 15, 2009.
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  • Inmarsat Hawaii Inc. Page 10 of 21 Nature of Service: Domestic Fixed Satellite Service, Fixed Satellite Service, Feeder Link for Mobile Satellite Service, International Fixed Satellite Service Inmarsat Hawaii Inc. seeks additional authority to perform telemetry, tracking and command functions with the I4F1 and I4F3 satellites in the 3945-3955 MHz and 6338-6342 MHz bands. Inmarsat also request waiver of Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules. See File No. SES-AMD-2009011600053. 21 ° 40 ' 14.60 " N LAT. SITE ID: 1 KAM HIGHWAY, P.O. BOX 215, HONOLULU, HALEIWA, HI 158 ° 2 ' 3.10 " W LONG. LOCATION: TIW (CFPA19M) 1 19 meters ANTENNA ID: 19M 93.00 dBW TTC&M COMMAND AND RANGING CARRIER 6390.3000 - 6425.0000 MHz 800KFXD 93.00 dBW TTC&M COMMAND
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  • not in any way prejudice Commission action. E080058 SES-AFS-20090130-00107 E Class of Station: Fixed Earth Stations Amendment EchoStar Corporation Nature of Service: Direct Broadcast Satellite Service, Other Amendment application filed to add EchoStar 1 satellite at the 77 W.L. orbital location to operate as a Mexican-Licensed Satellite, as a new point of communication. EchoStar, also seek a waiver of Section 25.202(g) to allow use of the conventional C-band frequencies for TT&C operation. (5926-5927 MHz and 6423-6424 MHz for command, and 4198.4-4198.6 MHz and 4199.4-4199.6 MHz for telemetry and tracking) See mod application File No. SES-MFS-20080724-00982. 33 ° 21 ' 55.60 " N LAT. SITE ID: Gilbert 801 N. Dish Drive, Maricopa, Gilbert, AZ 111 ° 48 ' 49.10 " W LONG.
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  • space station to, and to operate it at, the 50.75º E.L. orbital location, rather than its currently assigned orbital location of 93.0º W.L. Intelsat seeks to operate Galaxy 26 in the conventional C- and Ku-bands at the 50.75º E.L. orbital location (3700-4200 MHz, 5925-6425 MHz, 11.7-12.2 GHz, and 14.0-14.5 GHz). Intelsat also seeks waiver, to the extent necessary, of Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules. Page 1 of 1
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  • may not cause unacceptable interference to fixed service receive stations that were licensed or for which an application was pending prior to [adoption date of R&O]. After (date 10 years from adoption of R&O), such fixed station receivers (except those operating in 19.26-19.3 GHz) are no longer afforded protection from FSS space stations operating in accordance with § 25.208. Section 25.202(a)(1) is amended to read as follows: § 25.202 Frequencies, frequency tolerance and emission limitations. (a)(1) Frequency bands. The following frequencies are available for use by the fixed-satellite service. Precise frequencies and bandwidths of emission shall be assigned on a case-by-case basis. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Earth-to-space Space-to-Earth (GHz) (GHz) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3.7-4.2 1............................................. 15.925-6.425 10.95-11.21.......................................... 413.75-14.0 11.45-11.72.......................................... 514.0-14.2 11.7-12.23........................................... 14.2-14.5 917.3-17.8 18.3-18.581,10 18.58-18.86,10,11 18.8-19.37,10
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  • may not cause unacceptable interference to fixed service receive stations that were licensed or for which an application was pending prior to [adoption date of R&O]. After (date 10 years from adoption of R&O), such fixed station receivers (except those operating in 19.26-19.3 GHz) are no longer afforded protection from FSS space stations operating in accordance with § 25.208. Section 25.202(a)(1) is amended to read as follows: § 25.202 Frequencies, frequency tolerance and emission limitations. (a)(1) Frequency bands. The following frequencies are available for use by the fixed-satellite service. Precise frequencies and bandwidths of emission shall be assigned on a case-by-case basis. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Earth-to-space Space-to-Earth (GHz) (GHz) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3.7-4.2 1............................................. 15.925-6.425 10.95-11.21.......................................... 413.75-14.0 11.45-11.72.......................................... 514.0-14.2 11.7-12.23........................................... 14.2-14.5 917.3-17.8 18.3-18.581,10 18.58-18.86,10,11 18.8-19.37,10
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  • accommodate existing design and operation of the INTELSAT system. The applicant requests waivers of: (1) Section 25.140(b)(2), requiring a demonstration of capability to operate with two-degree geostationary satellite orbit (``GSO'') spacing and interference protection; (2) Section 25.140(f), prohibiting authorization of an additional GSO location when the applicant has two or more unused orbital positions in a frequency band; (3) Section 25.202(a)(1), specifying the frequency bands covered by Part 25 of our rules; (4) Section 25.202(g), requiring telemetry, tracking and telecommand (``TT&C'') functions for U.S. satellite systems to be conducted at either or both edges of the allocated bands; (5) Section 25.210(a)(1) and (a)(3), requiring that C-band operations use orthogonal linear polarization with one of the planes defined by the equatorial plane
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  • to serve the United States from a Canadian-licensed satellite, using a Canadian gateway for feeder links and TT&C operations. By contrast, the other system proponents intend to use at least one U.S. gateway for feeder links and TT&C. TMI plans to use frequencies outside its proposed feeder links for TT&C operations, a system design that does not comport with Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules. PanAmSat argues that, to be authorized in the United States under the DISCO II LOI process, TMI must comply with the Commission's Part 25 technical rules applicable to U.S.-licensed systems, including Section 25.202(g). Because we do not have jurisdiction over system operations wholly outside of the United States, the DISCO II rule regarding technical requirements only
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  • from harmful interference. We requested comment on how NGSO FSS satellite downlinks would avoid causing harmful interference to sensitive radio astronomy operations. Specifically, what additional emission standards, including filtering requirements and operational measures need to be developed to protect radio astronomy operations? We also requested comment on whether the existing emission and frequency tolerance requirements for the FSS in Section 25.202 of our rules are sufficient to protect other incumbent Ku-band operations. Comments. Three parties filed comments concerning RAS operations. The National Academy of Sciences' Committee on Radio Frequencies (``CORF'') contends that the radio emissions received by radio astronomers are extremely weak, often considered to be in the noise floor, and their equipment has been modified to detect these signals. Therefore,
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  • are moved to the point of operation before communicating. They are often used for emergency restoration of service and news gathering functions. Temporary fixed earth stations do not operate while in motion. (39) Terrestrial radiocommunication. Any radiocommunication other than space radiocommunication or radio astronomy. (40) Terrestrial station. A station effecting terrestrial radiocommunication. (41) Wideband. See Full Transponder. 22. Amend § 25.202 by removing and reserving paragraph (a)(2) to read as follows: § 25.202 Frequencies, frequency tolerance and emission limitations. * * * * * (2) [Reserved.] * * * * * 23. In §25.204, revise paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as follows: § 25.204 Power limits. ð<ð ð0ð°ð 5ð°ð na of the earth station and measured in degrees as positive
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  • billion. Licensing Order at ¶ 75. See also GE Americom Reply at 9. 121 Licensing Order at ¶ 74 Licensing Order at ¶ 76. GE Americom Petition at 7 and Reply at 10. See also GE Americom Licensing Order Petition at 23 and PanAmSat Licensing Order Petition at 19. Intelsat LLC Application Vol. I at 64. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(g). Licensing Order at ¶ 96. PanAmSat Petition at 8-9. Id. at 9. Ex parte Letter from PanAmSat Corporation to the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, October 19, 2000. Intelsat LLC Opposition at 18; LMGT Opposition at 10, n.29. Ex parte Letter from Intelsat LLC to the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, November 1, 2000. See also Pub. L. 106-180, §§ 602 and
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  • Access Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 13037 (para. 76), citing Sections 25.210(a)(1) and (3) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.210(a)(1), (3). New Skies Market Access Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 13037 (para. 76), citing Section 25.211(a) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.211(a). New Skies Market Access Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 13037 (para. 76), citing Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(g). New Skies Market Access Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 13037-38 (para. 76), citing Sections 25.210(c), (i), and (j)(1) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.210(c), (i), (j)(1). New Skies Market Access Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 13038 (para. 77). New Skies Market Access Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 13038 (paras. 78-79).
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  • Part 25 of our Rules concerning fixed-satellite service to remain consistent with our proposals for revised designations. The proposed amendment to our Rules, which are set forth in Appendix B, would include adding the bands that are designated for wireless services but available to FSS on a limited basis to the list of frequencies available for FSS use in Section 25.202(a)(1) of our Rules. We also propose to amend Part 101 of our Rules concerning fixed microwave services to correct the erroneous omission of FSS from the list of services that we permit in the 38.6-40.0 GHz band. This correction would add a new footnote to explain that frequencies in the 38.6-40.0 GHz band are shared among mobile, fixed and FSS
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  • band? We also seek comment on the more specific proposals outlined below. Protection of Adjacent Channel and Intra-Band Operations Emission limits on any frequency outside a licensee's authorized frequency assignment are important in preventing harmful interference to MSS and other systems operating in adjacent frequency bands. The MSS satellite operations must meet existing rules on out-of-band emissions contained in Section 25.202 of the Commission's rules. We propose to apply emission limits on the terrestrial facilities similar to the limits in Section 24.238, which are those limits currently in place for Broadband PCS. We also note that work has been ongoing for a number of years in the ITU-R Study Group 1, and the other ITU-R Study groups, on defining emission limits
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  • Hz bandwidth generated by such stations shall not exceed -74 dBW, averaged over 20 ms, in that band. Furthermore, MET operations must conform to any regulations subsequently adopted by the Commission. In response to concerns raised by NTIA, Comsat and Stratos filed letters with the Commission certifying that the Inmarsat B, C, M, Mini-M, and M4 terminals comply with Sections 25.202(f) and Section 25.213(b) of the Commission's rules. Section 25.202(f) specifies general unwanted emission limits (the combination of spurious and out-of-band emissions) from satellite networks, and Section 25.213(b) specifies protection for the GPS. The Comsat and Stratos certifications are based on a letter from Inmarsat confirming that the aforementioned Inmarsat terminals comply with the licensing requirements for unwanted emissions contained in
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  • 21, 74, 78, and 101 of this chapter have been reallocated for primary use by the Fixed-Satellite Service, subject to various provisions for the existing terrestrial licenses. Fixed-Satellite Service operations are not entitled to protection from the co-primary operations until after the period during which terrestrial stations remain co-primary has expired. (see §§ 21.901(e), 74.502(c), 74.602(g), 78.18(a)(4), and 101.147(r)). Section 25.202(a)(1) is amended by modifying note 7 to read as follows: § 25.202 Frequencies, frequency tolerance and emission limitations. (a)(1) Frequency bands. * * * * * * 7 The band 18.8-19.3 GHz is shared co-equally with terrestrial radiocommunications services until June 8, 2010. * * * * * Section 25.208 is revised and reordered to read as follows: § 25.208
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  • 21, 74, 78, and 101 of this chapter have been reallocated for primary use by the Fixed-Satellite Service, subject to various provisions for the existing terrestrial licenses. Fixed-Satellite Service operations are not entitled to protection from the co-primary operations until after the period during which terrestrial stations remain co-primary has expired. (see §§ 21.901(e), 74.502(c), 74.602(g), 78.18(a)(4), and 101.147(r)). Section 25.202(a)(1) is amended by modifying note 7 to read as follows: § 25.202 Frequencies, frequency tolerance and emission limitations. (a)(1) Frequency bands. * * * * * * 7 The band 18.8-19.3 GHz is shared co-equally with terrestrial radiocommunications services until June 8, 2010. * * * * * Section 25.208 is revised and reordered to read as follows: § 25.208
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  • 2 BSS and feeder-link Plans provide 12 MHz of guardband spectrum at the lower and upper edges of the 12.2-12.7 GHz downlink band, and at the upper and lower edges of the 17.3-17.8 GHz feeder-link band. The Plans allow these 12 MHz guardbands to be used for TT&C functions. As a result of incorporating Part 100 into Part 25, Section 25.202(g) will now apply to DBS. This rule requires that TT&C functions be conducted at either or both edges of the allocated bands in which the licensee is providing service. We believe that Section 25.202(g) is consistent with the provisions of Appendices 30 and 30A of the International Radio Regulations and is consistent with our decision to require DBS licensees to
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  • The recommendations in the NTIA's petition for rulemaking did not cover Little LEO METs, which transmit in the 148-150.05 MHz band. In view of the wide separation between the Little LEO mobile-uplink band and the 1559-1610 MHz ARNS band, the Commission surmised in the Notice that Little LEO METs operating in compliance with the existing out-of-band emission limits in Section 25.202(f) would not produce wideband emissions stronger than -70 dBW/MHz or narrowband emissions stronger than -80 dBW in frequencies as high as 1559 MHz. The Commission therefore proposed to exempt Little LEO systems from the new limits on emissions in the ARNS band in order to spare the licensees from the cost of establishing compliance, on the premise that a demonstration
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  • The recommendations in the NTIA's petition for rulemaking did not cover Little LEO METs, which transmit in the 148-150.05 MHz band. In view of the wide separation between the Little LEO mobile-uplink band and the 1559-1610 MHz ARNS band, the Commission surmised in the Notice that Little LEO METs operating in compliance with the existing out-of-band emission limits in Section 25.202(f) would not produce wideband emissions stronger than -70 dBW/MHz or narrowband emissions stronger than -80 dBW in frequencies as high as 1559 MHz. The Commission therefore proposed to exempt Little LEO systems from the new limits on emissions in the ARNS band in order to spare the licensees from the cost of establishing compliance, on the premise that a demonstration
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  • of our Rules. The Part 15 rules specify limits on the power and operating characteristics of these devices that are designed to avoid the potential for such devices to cause interference. These rules also provide that unlicensed devices may not cause interference and must accept interference from other radio transmitters. See generally, 47 C.F.R. Part 15. 47 C.F.R. §§ 15.253, 25.202(a)(1). Consistent with their class of licenses, Amateur licensees are permitted to use various bands allocated to the Amateur Service without authorization for specific frequencies. Therefore, it is unclear as to whether the 75.5-76 GHz Amateur Radio band is currently being used. 47 C.F.R. § 5.01 et seq. These rules permit simplified licensing of spectrum for experiments that would not otherwise
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  • unless otherwise noted. 4. Section 25.147 is added to read as follows: § 25.147 Licensing provision for NGSO MSS feeder downlinks in the band 6700-6875 MHz. If an NGSO MSS satellite transmitting in the band 6700-6875 MHz causes harmful interference to previously licensed co-frequency Public Safety facilities, then that satellite licensee is obligated to remedy the interference complaint. 5. Section 25.202(a)(1) is revised to read as follows: § 25.202 Frequencies, frequency tolerance and emission limitations. (a)(1) Frequency band. The following frequencies are available for use by the fixed-satellite service. Precise frequencies and bandwidths of emission shall be assigned on a case-by-case basis. Space-to-Earth (GHz) Earth-to-space (GHz) 3.7-4.2 1 6.7-7.025 12 10.7-10.95 1, 12 10.95-11.2 1, 2, 12 11.2-11.45 1, 12 11.45-11.7
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  • deploy GPS augmentation broadcast satellites. Therefore, Lockheed Martin also requests that the space-to-space directional indicator be added to the primary RNSS allocation in the Federal and non-Federal Government shared band at 1559-1610 MHz and in the Federal Government exclusive band at 1215-1240 MHz. In addition, Lockheed Martin requests that the RNSS allocations in band 1559-1610 MHz be added to Section 25.202(a) of our Rules. GPS Signal and Safety-of-Life Applications At WRC-2000, the U.S. proposed to add a third civil GPS signal (``L5'') that can meet the needs of critical safety-of-life applications, such as civil aviation, at 1176.45 MHz on satellites scheduled for launch beginning in 2007. In support of its L5 proposal, the U.S. stated that additional RNSS signals would greatly
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  • of this chapter have been reallocated for primary use by the Fixed-Satellite Service, subject to various provisions for the existing terrestrial licenses. Fixed-Satellite Service operations are not entitled to protection from the co-primary operations until after the period during which terrestrial stations remain co-primary has expired. (see §§ 21.901(e), 74.502(c), 74.602(g), 78.18(a)(4), and 101.147(r)). * * * * * Section 25.202(a)(1) is amended to read as follows: § 25.202 Frequencies, frequency tolerance and emission limitations. (a)(1) Frequency band. The following frequencies are available for use by the fixed-satellite service. Precise frequencies and bandwidths of emission shall be assigned on a case-by-case basis. The Table follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Space-to-Earth (GHz) Earth-to-space (GHz) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3.7-4.21 5.091-5.2512,14 6.7-7.02512 5.925-6.4251 10.7-10.951,12 12.75-13.151,12 10.95-11.21,2,12 13.2125-13.251,12 11.2-11.451,12 13.75-144,12
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  • of this chapter have been reallocated for primary use by the Fixed-Satellite Service, subject to various provisions for the existing terrestrial licenses. Fixed-Satellite Service operations are not entitled to protection from the co-primary operations until after the period during which terrestrial stations remain co-primary has expired. (see §§ 21.901(e), 74.502(c), 74.602(g), 78.18(a)(4), and 101.147(r)). * * * * * Section 25.202(a)(1) is amended to read as follows: § 25.202 Frequencies, frequency tolerance and emission limitations. (a)(1) Frequency band. The following frequencies are available for use by the fixed-satellite service. Precise frequencies and bandwidths of emission shall be assigned on a case-by-case basis. The Table follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Space-to-Earth (GHz) Earth-to-space (GHz) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3.7-4.21 5.091-5.2512,14 6.7-7.02512 5.925-6.4251 10.7-10.951,12 12.75-13.151,12 10.95-11.21,2,12 13.2125-13.251,12 11.2-11.451,12 13.75-144,12
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  • exclusive applications for collocated GSO satellites, two NGSO satellite constellations, or one GSO and one NGSO system, neither licensee should cause harmful interference into the other satellite system because both systems will be authorized to operate in different band segments. We base this tentative conclusion on existing satellite technical and operations rules, including our limitations on out-of-band emissions in Section 25.202(f) of our rules. In other words, we believe that our current rules are adequate to prevent harmful interference into another satellite system operating in an adjacent frequency band segment. This is consistent with our conclusion in the 2 GHz Order. We seek comment on this analysis. The 2 GHz Order did not specify any policy regarding cases in which a
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  • licensed-but-unbuilt satellite systems of any kind. This limit will remain in effect until the licensee provides adequate information to demonstrate that it is very likely to construct its licensed facilities if it were allowed to file more applications. (e) For purposes of this section, "frequency band" means one of the paired frequency bands available for satellite service listed in Section 25.202 of this Chapter. 26. Amend § 25.161 by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows: § 25.161 Automatic termination of station authorization. A station authorization shall be automatically terminated in whole or in part without further notice to the licensee upon: (a)(1) Failure to meet any applicable milestone for implementation of the licensed satellite system specified in Sections 25.164(a) or
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  • licensed-but-unbuilt satellite systems of any kind. This limit will remain in effect until the licensee provides adequate information to demonstrate that it is very likely to construct its licensed facilities if it were allowed to file more applications. (e) For purposes of this section, "frequency band" means one of the paired frequency bands available for satellite service listed in Section 25.202 of this Chapter. 26. Amend § 25.161 by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows: § 25.161 Automatic termination of station authorization. A station authorization shall be automatically terminated in whole or in part without further notice to the licensee upon: (a)(1) Failure to meet any applicable milestone for implementation of the licensed satellite system specified in Sections 25.164(a) or
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  • ATC MTs will transmit to ATC base station receivers in the 1626.5-1660.5 MHz frequency band. Below the 1626.5 MHz band, Big LEO systems operate in the 1610-1626.5 MHz MSS allocation. Big LEO MSS MET emissions are limited in EIRP density by national and international regulations. Additionally, Big LEO MSS METs are subject to the out-of-band emission mask contained in section 25.202(f) of the Commission's rules. Given these parameters, Big LEO systems must be capable of tolerating MET emissions in the 1610-1626.5 MHz band that range from -47 dBW/4KHz to -58 dBW/4kHz. The peak EIRP of MSV's ATC MTs is 0.0 dBW with a bandwidth of 200 kHz. Using the same section 25.202(f) out-of-band emission mask that applies to Big LEO terminals
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  • ATC MTs will transmit to ATC base station receivers in the 1626.5-1660.5 MHz frequency band. Below the 1626.5 MHz band, Big LEO systems operate in the 1610-1626.5 MHz MSS allocation. Big LEO MSS MET emissions are limited in EIRP density by national and international regulations. Additionally, Big LEO MSS METs are subject to the out-of-band emission mask contained in section 25.202(f) of the Commission's rules. Given these parameters, Big LEO systems must be capable of tolerating MET emissions in the 1610-1626.5 MHz band that range from -47 dBW/4KHz to -58 dBW/4kHz. The peak EIRP of MSV's ATC MTs is 0.0 dBW with a bandwidth of 200 kHz. Using the same section 25.202(f) out-of-band emission mask that applies to Big LEO terminals
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  • 1626.5 MHz band, the Iridium and Globalstar Big LEO systems operate in the 1610-1626.5 MHz band. Big LEO MSS MES emissions are limited by national and international regulations to an EIRP density limit of -15 dBW/4kHz in parts of the band where airborne electronic aids to air navigation are being developed, and -3 dBW/4kHz elsewhere in the band. Additionally, section 25.202(f) of the Commission's rules applies an out-of-band emission mask to Big LEO MSS MES emissions within the 1610-1626.5 MHz band. Given these two parameters, Big LEO MES emissions are limited to out-of-band power densities of (-3-43 =) -46 dBW/4KHz to (-15-43 =) -58 dBW/4kHz within the 1610-1626.5 MHz band. The peak EIRP of MSV's ATC mobile terminal is 0 dBW
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  • 1626.5 MHz band, the Iridium and Globalstar Big LEO systems operate in the 1610-1626.5 MHz band. Big LEO MSS MES emissions are limited by national and international regulations to an EIRP density limit of -15 dBW/4kHz in parts of the band where airborne electronic aids to air navigation are being developed, and -3 dBW/4kHz elsewhere in the band. Additionally, section 25.202(f) of the Commission's rules applies an out-of-band emission mask to Big LEO MSS MES emissions within the 1610-1626.5 MHz band. Given these two parameters, Big LEO MES emissions are limited to out-of-band power densities of (-3-43 =) -46 dBW/4KHz to (-15-43 =) -58 dBW/4kHz within the 1610-1626.5 MHz band. The peak EIRP of MSV's ATC mobile terminal is 0 dBW
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  • unless otherwise noted. 4. Section 25.201 is amended by revising the definition for 2 GHz Mobile-Satellite Service to read as follows: § 25.201 Definitions. * * * * * 2 GHz Mobile Satellite Service. A mobile-satellite service that operated in the 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz frequency bands, or in any portion thereof. * * * * * 5. Section 25.202 is amended by revising paragraph (a)(4)(ii) to read as follows: § 25.202 Frequencies, frequency tolerance and emission limitations. (a) * * * * * (4) * * * * * (ii) The following frequencies are available for use by the 2 GHz Mobile-Satellite Service: 2000-2020 MHz: User-to-Satellite Link 2180-2200 MHz: Satellite-to-User Link * * * * * APPENDIX B: PROPOSED
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  • primary basis, the Commission deleted those AMS(R)S allocations in early 2002, following the recommendation of the 1995 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-95). See Amendment of Parts 2, 25 and 97 of the Commission's Rules with Regard to the Mobile-Satellite Service Above 1 GHz¸ Report and Order, ET Docket 98-142, 17 FCC Rcd 2658, 2660 ¶ 3 (2002). See 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(a). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 2.106 n.US308, 87.187(q), 87.189(d). NPRM, 16 FCC Rcd at 19010 ¶ 11. Id. Id. at 19010 n.24. See ARINC/ATA Comments at 7-8; Boeing Comments at 5-7; FAA Comments at 1, 3; Globalstar Reply Comments at 3-8; Rockwell Collins Comments at 5. FAA Comments at 1, 3; ARINC/ATA Comments at 7-8; Rockwell Collins Comments at 5. Boeing
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  • Part 15 of our Rules. 47 C.F.R. Part 15. Part 15 Rules specify limits on the power and operating characteristics of these devices that are designed to avoid the potential for such devices to cause interference. These rules also generally provide that unlicensed devices may not cause interference and must accept interference from other radio transmitters. 47 C.F.R. §§ 15.253, 25.202(a)(1). Consistent with their class of licenses, Amateur licensees are permitted to use various bands allocated to the Amateur Service without authorization for specific frequencies. 47 C.F.R. § 5.01 et seq. These rules permit simplified licensing of spectrum for experiments that would not otherwise be permitted under our Rules. In general, equipment may not be marketed in connection with such experiments,
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  • standard in Section 25.209(h), located within an area of one second latitude by one second longitude; and (5) is considered as a separate gateway earth station complex if it is outside of the area of one second latitude by one second longitude of (4) above, for the purposes of coordination with terrestrial services. * * * * * 5. Section 25.202(a)(1) is revised to modify the table and add new footnote 14 and read as follows: § 25.202 Frequencies, frequency tolerance and emission limitations. * * * * * (a)(1) Frequency band. The following frequencies are available for use by the fixed-satellite service. Precise frequencies and bandwidths of emission shall be assigned on a case-by-case basis. Space-to-Earth (GHz) Earth-to-space (GHz) 3.7-4.2
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  • that the entire 1164-1215 MHz band be implemented domestically for RNSS, stating that it may be more expedient for the Commission to specify the entire band, rather than just the portion of the band that the U.S. Government currently requires. Lockheed Martin also requested that the RNSS allocation in the band 1164-1215 MHz be added to both sections 2.106 and 25.202(a) of the Commission's Rules, and that this allocation be made available to both Federal Government and non-Federal Government users; that the RNSS allocation in the band 1559-1610 MHz be added to section 25.202(a) of the Commission's Rules; and that the Commission permit the 1164-1215 MHz L5, the 1215-1240 MHz L2, and the 1559-1610 MHz L1 bands to be used for
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  • defined in §2.1093(b), i.e., if its radiating structure(s) would be within 20 centimeters of the operator's body when the transceiver is in operation. In addition to the information required by §1.1307(b) and §2.1033(c), applicants for certification required by this section shall submit any additional equipment test data necessary to demonstrate compliance with pertinent standards for transmitter performance prescribed in §25.138, §25.202(f), §25.204, §25.209, and §25.216 and shall submit the statements required by §2.1093(c). Applicants for certification required by this section must submit evidence that the devices in question are designed for use with a satellite system that may lawfully provide service to users in the United States pursuant to an FCC license or order reserving spectrum. 3. Section 25.132 is amended
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  • The licenses shall be issued for ESV operations within 300 km of the United States coastline. For coordinated ESV operations, information about the identification and location of the vessel shall be retained for at least 90 days and be available within 72 hours upon request. Licenses for non-coordinated ESV operations shall be issued for a period of two years. Section 25.202 is amended to read as follows: §25.202 Frequencies, frequency tolerance and emission limitations * * * * * (a)(8) The following frequencies are available for use by ESVs: 3700-4200 MHz space-to-Earth 5925-6425 MHz Earth-to-space 11.7-12.2 GHz space-to-Earth 14.0-14.5 GHz Earth-to-space 7. Section 25.203 is amended to read as follows: §25.203 Choice of sites and frequencies. * * * * *
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  • that the band is allocated to the Federal and non-Federal Government space research (deep space and space-to-Earth) service for reception only at Goldstone, CA. FSS systems in geosynchronous orbit (GSO) in this band are limited to international systems. See 47 C.F.R. § 2.106, note NG104. Non-GSO FSS systems in this band are limited to gateway stations. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.202. A gateway earth station is an earth station complex consisting of multiple interconnecting earth station antennas supporting the communication routing and switching functions of a non-geostationary satellite orbit fixed-satellite service (NGSO FSS) system as a whole. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.201. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. § 74.636. Typically, BAS and CARS stations operate with EIRPs 10 to 15 dB below
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  • of ubiquitous, consumer-level deployments, would not defeat the designation of wireless services as the predominant use in this band. Specifically, the Commission proposed to limit the satellite earth station operations that a Part 101 licensee may deploy in its licensed area in the 37.5-40.0 GHz band to ``gateway'' facilities and to restrict the use of gateway facilities by modifying Section 25.202(a)(1) to state that ``satellite earth station facilities in this band may not be ubiquitously deployed and may not be used to serve individual consumers.'' The Commission requested comment on whether limiting the flexibility of Part 101 licensees in this band is appropriate. The Commission also sought comment on its proposals to limit the 37.5-40.0 GHz band to use by satellite
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  • 2, 25 and 97 of the Commission's Rules with Regard to the Mobile-Satellite Service Above 1 GHz, ET Docket No. 98-142, Memorandum Opinion and Order, FCC 03-69, 68 FR 32406 (May 30, 2003), 18 FCC Rcd 6897 (rel. Apr. 2, 2003)(MSS Feeder Link MO&O) at n. 46. There are 11 GSO earth stations licensed in the 13 GHz band. Section 25.202(a)(1) limits NGSO FSS use of the 7 GHz, 10 GHz, and 13 GHz bands to gateway earth stations, subject to the operational and technical restrictions set forth in Section 25.201, which defines an NGSO FSS gateway earth station and requires conformance with the antenna performance standards in Section 25.209(h). 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.201, 25.202(a)(1), and 25.209(h). We believe that this
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  • industry and other analogous industries at the time, provided that it has not marketed a device containing a software vulnerability that was publicly known, or known to the manufacturer, at the time of marketing. Vanu Inc. Comment, at 2 November 19, 2003. See 47 C.F.R. § 2.803. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 15.247 and 15.249. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 15.205 and 25.202. See 47 C.F.R. § 2.915(a)(1). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 15.31 through 15.35. These sections specify general testing procedures applicable to unlicensed transmitters. In addition, some industry procedures such as the ANSI C63.4 procedure for measuring emissions from intentional and unintentional radiators are incorporated by reference into the rules. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 2.1046 through 2.1060. This technology has been referred
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  • Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 18228 ¶ 15. PanAmSat Corporation, Petition for Reconsideration or Clarification at 2 (filed Dec. 27, 1999). NPRM, 17 FCC Rcd at 23139 ¶ 3. Id. at 23170 ¶ 57. Id. Id. Id. PanAmSat Comments at 1; Satellite Industry Association Reply Comments at 5. The FSS earth station operational rules are 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.202(f), 25.209, 25.211, 25.212. SIA Reply Comments a 7. ITS America Reply Comments at 19. Id. Id. Id. Satellite Industry Association Reply Comments at 8-9. ITS America Reply Comments at 19-20; DOT Comments at 9. ITS America Reply Comments at 19. Satellite Industry Association Reply Comments at 9. See Letter from Robert B. Kelly, Esq., counsel to ITS America, to Marlene
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  • is surrounded by and above water at low tide but below water at high tide. Low-tide elevations serve as part of the coast line when they are within the breath of the territorial sea of the mainland (either uplands or inland waters) or an island. 1958 Convention on the Territorial Sea, Article 11. * * * * * 8. Section 25.202 is amended by adding paragraph (a)(8) to read as follow: § 25.202 Frequencies, frequency tolerance and emission limitations. * * * * * (a)(8) The following frequencies are available for use by Earth Stations on Vessels (ESVs): 3700-4200 MHz (space-to-Earth) 5925-6425 MHz (Earth-to-space) 10.95-11.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) 11.45-11.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) 11.7-12.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) 14.0-14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space) ESVs shall be authorized and
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  • is surrounded by and above water at low tide but below water at high tide. Low-tide elevations serve as part of the coast line when they are within the breath of the territorial sea of the mainland (either uplands or inland waters) or an island. 1958 Convention on the Territorial Sea, Article 11. * * * * * 8. Section 25.202 is amended by adding paragraph (a)(8) to read as follow: § 25.202 Frequencies, frequency tolerance and emission limitations. * * * * * (a)(8) The following frequencies are available for use by Earth Stations on Vessels (ESVs): 3700-4200 MHz (space-to-Earth) 5925-6425 MHz (Earth-to-space) 10.95-11.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) 11.45-11.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) 11.7-12.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) 14.0-14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space) ESVs shall be authorized and
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  • are prohibited from providing voice services and from operating in the geostationary orbit. In the Commission's Rules, 1.85 megahertz of spectrum has been designated for use by Little LEO downlinks (137-138 MHz and 400.15-401 MHz) and 2.2 megahertz of spectrum has been designated as being available for use by Little LEO uplinks (148-150.05 MHz and 399.9-400.05 MHz). 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(a)(3). Currently, Little LEO spectrum must be used for both service links and feeder links. At this time, ORBCOMM LLC and Volunteers in Technical Assistance, Inc. (VITA) are providing service using Little LEO spectrum. Footnote US368 reads as follows: ``The band 1390-1392 MHz is also allocated to the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis and the band 1430-1432 MHz is
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 101.509(e) , supra, and accompanying text. See supra ¶¶ 66-69. Thus we may have a Part 25 earth station licensee who also holds a Part 101 license as compared to a Part 25 licensee who secures agreement with a Part 101 licensee. See 36-51 GHz Second R&O at ¶ 32. Id. at ¶ 33 and new rule 25.202 note 16 ( ``Use of this band by the fixed-satellite service is limited to `gateway' earth station operations, provided the licensee under this Part obtains a license under Part 101 of this Chapter or an agreement from a Part 101 licensee for the area in which an earth station is to be located. Satellite earth station facilities in this band
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  • the definition of DBS service by referencing the specific frequencies used for DBS service. Thus, in defining the DBS service, the Commission stated that ``[t]he following frequencies are available for use by the Direct Broadcast Satellite service: 12.2-12.7 GHz.'' See Part 100 R&O, 17 FCC Rcd at 11344, ¶ 21, and Appendix B; see also 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.201 and 25.202(a)(7). The ITU rules apportion spectrum and orbit locations for the BSS in various geographic regions in certain planned frequency bands. The provisions of Appendices 30 and 30A of the International Radio Regulations are applicable to the BSS in the frequency bands 11.7-12.2 GHz (Region 3), 11.7-12.5 GHz (Region 1) and 12.2-12.7 GHz (Region 2), and to their associated feeder-links in
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  • of Hawaii, MB Docket No. 03-82 (filed Feb. 6, 2003); MICROCOM, Request for Declaratory Ruling on DBS Service to Hawaii from 101 Degrees W.L., MB Docket No. 03-82 (filed Mar. 19, 2003). In our rules we define the Direct Broadcast Satellite Service as ``A radiocommunication service in which signals transmitted or retransmitted by space stations, using frequencies specified in § 25.202(a)(7), are intended for direct reception by the general public. For the purposes of this definition, the term direct reception shall encompass both individual reception and community reception.'' 47 C.F.R. 25.201. Dominion holds licenses for eight channels at 61.5° W.L. orbital location. Under a 1996 agreement, Dominion leased capacity on EchoStar's EchoStar III satellite for its eight licensed channels, six of
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  • or broadcasting of programming or services by satellite directly to the subscriber's premises without the use of ground receiving or distribution equipment, except at the subscriber's premises or in the uplink process to the satellite.''). 47 C.F.R. § 25.201 (defining DBS service as ``[a] radiocommunication service in which signals transmitted or retransmitted by space stations, using frequencies specified in § 25.202(a)(7), are intended for direct reception by the general public. For the purposes of this definition, the term direct reception shall encompass both individual reception and community reception.). See also 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.148 (Licensing provisions for the DBS Service), 25.202(a)(7) (listing frequencies available for use by the DBS service). Sections 25.148(f) and 25.215 of the Commission's rules address technical requirements
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  • or broadcasting of programming or services by satellite directly to the subscriber's premises without the use of ground receiving or distribution equipment, except at the subscriber's premises or in the uplink process to the satellite.''). 47 C.F.R. § 25.201 (defining DBS service as ``[a] radiocommunication service in which signals transmitted or retransmitted by space stations, using frequencies specified in § 25.202(a)(7), are intended for direct reception by the general public. For the purposes of this definition, the term direct reception shall encompass both individual reception and community reception.). See also 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.148 (Licensing provisions for the DBS Service), 25.202(a)(7) (listing frequencies available for use by the DBS service). Sections 25.148(f) and 25.215 of the Commission's rules address technical requirements
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  • MHz band. We deny the petitions the reconsideration insofar as they request that we allow in the 3650 MHz band new TT&C earth stations on a primary basis for out-of-band FSS systems. We conclude, as we stated in the 3650 MHz Service Rules Notice, that the basic purpose of our Part 25 in-band rules for TT&C is valid. Rule section 25.202(g) effectively limits FSS operators to operating TT&C links in the same frequency bands as their FSS operations. Thus, a GSO/FSS operator will generally coordinate its TT&C operations with the same set of satellites, at adjacent orbital locations, with which it coordinates its FSS operations. This simplifies the coordination process for FSS systems and also provides an incentive for an operator
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  • in the United States and is a restricted band under Part 15 of the rules. Unlicensed devices are not permitted to transmit in that band in the United States to prevent interference to the MSS, while in other countries unlicensed operation is permitted in all or part of the 2483.5-2500 MHz band. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 15.205, 15.247, 15.249 and 25.202. See 47 C.F.R. § 2.915(a)(1). See Notice at 26895. Id. See Wi-Fi Alliance comments at 7, ITI comments at 10, Cisco comments at 15 and Dell comments at 5. See Wi-Fi Alliance comments at 7. The IEEE 802.11 Task Group d (TGd) developed IEEE Std 802.11d-2001, which is an amendment to IEEE Std 802.11, 1999 Edition. The 802.11d standard describes
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  • and consistent with all Commission Rules and must not raise any policy issues. With respect to earth station licensing, an application is "routine" only if it conforms to all antenna, power, coordination, radiation hazard, and FAA notification rules, and accesses only "Permitted Space Station List" satellites in the conventional C-band or Ku-band frequency bands. * * * * * § 25.202 [Amended] 16. In § 25.202, remove and reserve paragraph (a)(2). 17. In §25.204, revise paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as follows: § 25.204 Power limits. ðd" ð0ð°ð 5ð°ð sured in degrees as positive above the horizontal plane and negative below it. (b) In bands shared coequally with terrestrial radiocommunication services, the equivalent isotropically radiated power transmitted in any direction
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  • and consistent with all Commission Rules and must not raise any policy issues. With respect to earth station licensing, an application is "routine" only if it conforms to all antenna, power, coordination, radiation hazard, and FAA notification rules, and accesses only "Permitted Space Station List" satellites in the conventional C-band or Ku-band frequency bands. * * * * * § 25.202 [Amended] 16. In § 25.202, remove and reserve paragraph (a)(2). 17. In §25.204, revise paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as follows: § 25.204 Power limits. ðd" ð0ð°ð 5ð°ð sured in degrees as positive above the horizontal plane and negative below it. (b) In bands shared coequally with terrestrial radiocommunication services, the equivalent isotropically radiated power transmitted in any direction
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  • Report and Order, 17 FCC Rcd 369, 392 at paras. 2 and 52. In the Commission's Rules, 1.85 megahertz of spectrum has been designated for use by Little LEO downlinks (137-138 MHz and 400.15-401 MHz) and 2.2 megahertz of spectrum has been designated as being available for use by Little LEO uplinks (148-150.05 MHz and 399.9-400.05 MHz). 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(a)(3). This spectrum is to be used for both feeder links and service links (radio links from subscriber units to a space station or vice versa). Accordingly, the provision of separate dedicated feeder link spectrum near 1400 MHz would permit greater service link use. Footnote US368 reads as follows: ``The band 1390-1392 MHz is also allocated to the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space)
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  • (i) define interference contours for FSS, (ii) require applicants for RSUs within these zones to make detailed interference assessments, (iii) decline to license DSRC stations until the applicants complete the ``interference contours'' assessment for in-band cases, and (iv) require the design of DSRC stations to be compatible with the out-of-band emission levels for FSS earth stations established pursuant to Section 25.202 of our Rules. We also note that SIA indicates that the FSSISG remains in the process of finalizing the "interference contours" for each of the existing in-band FSS sites. Similarly, ARINC seeks rule revisions such that prior to registering a proposed RSU site, a DSRC licensee would have to conduct an interference analysis of the potential for each proposed site
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  • Oct. 6, 2005). See US Cable Group, at http://www.uscablegroup.com/operating_companies.htm (visited Sept. 19, 2005). See US Cable Group, at http://www.uscable.com/aboutus.htm (visited Sept. 19, 2005). Id. See Sunflower Broadband, at http://www.sunflowerbroadband.com (visited Sept. 19, 2005). Id. Id. We define the Direct Broadcast Satellite Service as ``[a] radiocommunication service in which signals transmitted or retransmitted by space stations, using frequencies specified in § 25.202(a)(7), are intended for direct reception by the general public. For the purposes of this definition, the term direct reception shall encompass both individual reception and community reception.'' 47 C.F.R. § 25.201. See also 2004 Report, 20 FCC Rcd at 2792 ¶ 53. We note that this definition of DBS does not cover services offered in the Ka-band, although DBS operators
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  • International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Region 2 Broadcast Satellite Service Plan, which assigned to the United States eight DBS orbital locations, each spaced a minimum of nine degrees away from the next. In this NPRM, we refer to orbital locations other than those in the original Region 2 Plan as ``reduced spacing'' or ``non-nine-degree-spaced'' locations. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.201 and 25.202(a)(7). BSS is the international term used for a radiocommunication service in which signals transmitted or retransmitted by space stations are intended for direct reception by the general public. See also 47 C.F.R. § 2.1. DBS is the term used in the United States to describe the domestic implementation of the BSS international service in the 12.2-12.7 GHz frequency bands. See
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  • do not intend to authorize receipt of (space-to-Earth) BSS transmissions in the United States and its possessions in the 17.7-17.8 GHz band, we ask whether more stringent pfd limits might be appropriate, particularly in areas of the U.S. located farther from the borders. We also seek comment on tracking, telemetry and command (TT&C) operations in the 17.7-17.8 GHz band. Section 25.202(g) of our rules requires that TT&C functions for all U.S. domestic satellites be conducted at either or both edges of the allocated band(s). The Commission has previously recognized that TT&C functions for U.S.-licensed satellites are best performed at facilities located within the United States, and that locating such facilities in a foreign country could adversely affect an operator's ability to
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  • do not intend to authorize receipt of (space-to-Earth) BSS transmissions in the United States and its possessions in the 17.7-17.8 GHz band, we ask whether more stringent pfd limits might be appropriate, particularly in areas of the U.S. located farther from the borders. We also seek comment on tracking, telemetry and command (TT&C) operations in the 17.7-17.8 GHz band. Section 25.202(g) of our rules requires that TT&C functions for all U.S. domestic satellites be conducted at either or both edges of the allocated band(s). The Commission has previously recognized that TT&C functions for U.S.-licensed satellites are best performed at facilities located within the United States, and that locating such facilities in a foreign country could adversely affect an operator's ability to
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  • of 70 + 10log P dB and 43 + 10logP dB at the 2000 MHz MSS band edge. This use of AWS-3 spectrum would provide additional downstream (base station) transmission capacity for FDD systems operating on AWS-1, proposed AWS-2, or other CMRS spectrum. . The MSS/ATC band (2180-2200 MHz) is also used only for base transmissions. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.202(a)(4)(ii) and 25.252. See AWS-1 Service Rules Report and Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 25210-12 ¶¶ 127-131 for a discussion on the OOBE limits to be applied to AWS-1 base and fixed stations. As part of its earlier filed application to receive an exclusive nationwide license, M2Z proposed a license condition that would require the attenuation for fixed digital stations to
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  • 20, 2007). See Cebridge Connections, at https://www.cebridge.net/cebridge/ctl?vo=pager&page=about_us/about_us.vm (visited Apr. 20, 2007). See GCI, at http://www.gci.com/ (visited Apr. 20, 2007). See CableAmerica, at http://www.cableamerica.com/corp.hist.html (visited Apr. 20, 2007). See CableAmerica, at http://www.cableamerica.com/ (visited Apr. 20, 2007). We define the Direct Broadcast Satellite Service as ``[a] radiocommunication service in which signals transmitted or retransmitted by space stations, using frequencies specified in § 25.202(a)(7), are intended for direct reception by the general public. For the purposes of this definition, the term direct reception shall encompass both individual reception and community reception.'' 47 C.F.R. § 25.201. See also 2004 Report, 20 FCC Rcd at 2792 ¶ 53. We note that this definition of DBS does not cover services offered in the Ka-band, although DBS operators
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  • will not modify the Table of Allocations to provide a secondary allocation to the BSS in this band for the reasons stated above - we do not intend to reexamine BSS/FS sharing issues in this rulemaking. above the horizontal plane. The NPRM also sought comment on Tracking, Telemetry and Command (TT&C) operations in the 17.7 - 17.8 GHz band. Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules requires that TT&C functions for all U.S. domestic satellites be conducted at either or both edges of the allocated band(s). In the case of the 17.3 - 17.7 GHz allocation, this rule would permit TT&C operations at frequencies just above 17.3 GHz or just below 17.7 GHz. The Commission's rules would not permit TT&C operations into
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  • read as follows: § 25.201 Definitions. * * * * * Vehicle-Mounted Earth Station (VMES). A VMES is an earth station, operating from a motorized vehicle that travels primarily on land, that receives from and transmits to fixed-satellite space stations and operates pursuant to the requirements set out § 25.XXX of this part. * * * * * 9. Section 25.202 is amended by adding paragraph (a)(9) to read as follows: § 25.202 Frequencies, frequency tolerance and emission limitations. * * * * * (a)(9) The following frequencies are available for use by Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (VMESs): 10.95-11.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) 11.45-11.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) 11.7-12.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) 14.0-14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space) VMESs shall be authorized as set forth in § 25.XXX of this
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  • 401, ¶ 10). Iridium Reply at 3. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.149(a)(1). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.149(a)(1), 25.254 (note). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.151, 25.154. See Iridium Reply at 4 (citing Globalstar Comments at Atch 1). See Iridium Reply at 4. See Iridium Reply at 4. See Iridium Reply at 5 (citing Globalstar Comments at 20). See 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(f). See 47 C.F.R. § 25.254(b)(3). See 47 C.F.R. § 25.254(b)(3). See Globalstar Reply at 16. See Globalstar ATC Notice, 22 FCC Rcd at 19749, ¶ 37. See Globalstar Comments at 22. See Globalstar Comments at 23. See Globalstar Comments at 24. See Globalstar Comments at 25. See Globalstar Comments at 31. See Globalstar Comments at 31-32 (citing ATC Report and
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  • 401, ¶ 10). Iridium Reply at 3. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.149(a)(1). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.149(a)(1), 25.254 (note). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.151, 25.154. See Iridium Reply at 4 (citing Globalstar Comments at Atch 1). See Iridium Reply at 4. See Iridium Reply at 4. See Iridium Reply at 5 (citing Globalstar Comments at 20). See 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(f). See 47 C.F.R. § 25.254(b)(3). See 47 C.F.R. § 25.254(b)(3). See Globalstar Reply at 16. See Globalstar ATC Notice, 22 FCC Rcd at 19749, ¶ 37. See Globalstar Comments at 22. See Globalstar Comments at 23. See Globalstar Comments at 24. See Globalstar Comments at 25. See Globalstar Comments at 31. See Globalstar Comments at 31-32 (citing ATC Report and
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  • TT&C functions at certain orbital locations is not in conformance with the C and Ku-band tri-lateral agreement between the United States, Canada and Mexico, and could cause harmful interference to U.S. licensees in other services in these FSS bands. We propose requiring that licensees perform TT&C functions in-band in the DBS service band, such as within available guardbands. Applying Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules to DBS systems would accomplish this goal. We seek comment on this proposal. Feeder Link Earth Station Coordination with Terrestrial Services in the U.S. A portion of the feeder link spectrum in the United States is also shared with terrestrial services, specifically, 17.7 - 17.8 GHz. Currently, there are no FCC rules that explicitly address sharing
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  • 40.5-41.5 GHz we would need to obtain modification of the international frequency allocations table, a modification which was subsequently adopted by WRC-97. The Commission also proposed to apply the requirements contained in Part 25 of our rules concerning fixed-satellites to FSS systems operating in these bands designated for FSS use in this proceeding. Accordingly, the Commission proposed to amend Section 25.202(a)(1) of its rules to add the 37.5-38.5 GHz (space-to-Earth), 40.5-41.5 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 48.2-50.2 GHz (Earth-to-space) bands to the listed FSS frequencies. 31. Discussion The three commenters proposing specific band plans supported the use of the 37.5-38.5 GHz (downlink) and the 48.2-50.2 GHz (uplink) bands for FSS, and there were no objections from the other commenters. NTIA, however, stated that
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  • filing of the registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission; (3) completion of financial analysis and due diligence; (4) a copy of the Preliminary Prospectus and the Final Prospectus (when made available to the general public); and (5) information on novation of its customer contracts; . IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission waives Sections 25.210(a)(1) and (3), 25.211(a), 25.202(g), 25.210(c), 25.210(j)(1), 25.210(i) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.210(a)(1), 25.211(a), 25.202(g), 25.210(c), 25.210(j)(1), 25.210(i), to ensure that the space stations may provide service to the U.S. market; . IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that access to New Skies satellite networks shall be in compliance with the satellite coordination agreements reached between the United States and INTELSAT regarding the operations
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  • If in the future SatCom and/or TMI desire to provide AMS(R)S in the United States, they must make a full demonstration that they will meet all of the applicable U.S. requirements for AMS(R)S service. b. Out-of-Band Emissions 51. SatCom and TMI assert in their respective applications that the level of out-of-band and spurious emissions from all METs conforms with Section 25.202(f) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(f), and with the 1994 Memorandum of Understanding among the Commission, the National Telecommunications Information Administration, and the Federal Aviation Administration. These levels were designed to protect the Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). SSL/Iridium claim that the proposed SatCom and TMI earth terminals may cause unacceptable interference to its MSS "Big LEO" Iridium
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  • cover Little LEO MSS terminals, which transmit in a band outside of that frequency range. We believe that Little LEO band is sufficiently separated from the 1559-1605 MHz band earmarked for GNSS operation to ensure that emissions from Little LEO terminals will not interfere with GNSS reception. More specifically, we believe that Little LEO terminals operating in compliance with Section 25.202(f) will not produce wideband emissions in the GNSS band with e.i.r.p. density in excess of -70 dBW/MHz or narrowband spurs in that band with e.i.r.p. greater than -80 dBW. Consequently, we propose to exempt Little LEO systems from the out-of-band emissions standards rather than require the licensees to incur the expense of establishing compliance with unnecessary technical restrictions. We note,
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  • (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (r) (s) (t) % % % % S17. CERTIFICATIONS a. Are the power flux density limits of § 25.208 met? b. Are the appropriate service area coverage requirements of § 25.143(b)(ii) and (iii), or § 25.145(c)(1) and (2) met? c. Are the frequency tolerances of § 25.202(e) and the out-of-band emission limits of § 25.202(f)(1), (2), and (3) met? YES NO N/A YES NO N/A YES NO N/A In addition to the information required in this Form, the space station applicant is required to provide all the information specified in Section 25.114 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.114. Rev 4d, June 19, 2003, 5:45 pm
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  • (10)The above out-of-band emissions limits may be modified by the private contractual agreement of all affected licensees, who shall maintain a copy of the agreement in their station files and disclose it to prospective assignees or transferees and, upon request, to the Commission. Federal Communications Commission FCC 97-112 25 (b)For WCS Satellite DARS operations: The limits set forth in section 25.202(f) of this chapter shall apply, except that Satellite DARS operations shall be limited to a maximum power flux density of -197 dBW/m/4 kHz in the 2370-2390 MHz band at Arecibo, Puerto Rico. 2 (c)When an emission outside of the authorized bandwidth causes harmful interference, the Commission may, at its discretion, require greater attenuation than specified in this section. 5. Section
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  • adjacent operations, we proposed that all emissions outside of the WCS bands of operation be attenuated below the maximum spectral power density (p) within the band of operation, as follows: 1) For fixed operations, including radiolocation: By a factor not less than 43 + 10 log (p) decibels ("dB") on all Federal Communications Commission FCC 97-50 See 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(f). 301 See AMRC Comments at 1; DSBC Comments at 3-4; Primosphere Comments at 5-6; CD Radio Reply Comments at 302 3. 65 frequencies between 2300 and 2305 MHz and above 2360 MHz; and not less than 70 + 10 log (p) dB on all frequencies below 2300 MHz and between 2320-2345 MHz band. 2) For mobile operations, including radiolocation: By
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  • Form 854) with the affected licensees, who shall maintain a copy of the the FCC, WTB, 1270 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA agreement in their station files and disclose it to 17325. prospective assignees or transferees or, upon request, to the Commission. (b) (b) For WCS satellite DARS operations: The limits Maintenance contracts. Antenna structure owners (or set forth in section 25.202(f) of this chapter apply, except licensees and permittees, in the event of default by an that satellite DARS operations are limited to a maximum antenna structure owner) may enter into contracts with power flux density of -197 dBW/m/4 kHz in the 2370- other entities to monitor and carry out necessary 2 2390 MHz band at Arecibo, Puerto Rico. maintenance of
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  • the Radio Astronomy service. TG 1/3 completed its work in November 1996. See Cornell Ex Parte presentation. Cornell indicates that the Arecibo planetary radar 217 system has harmful interference thresholds similar to the levels necessary to protect Radio Astronomy. 48 115.Satellite licensees are required to suppress out-of-band and spurious emissions213 from their space stations to the levels specified in Section 25.202(f) of the Commission's Rules. We indicated in the Notice that techniques such as spectral shaping, coding, offset quadraphase modulation and filtering, would be useful in mitigating out-of-band emissions. We sought 214 comment, however, on whether the out-of-band emission limits in Section 25.202(f) would be sufficient to protect radiocommunication services in bands adjacent to the 2310-2360 MHz band, particularly deep space
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  • the Digital Electronic Messaging Service ("DEMS") is licensed in the 18.82-18.92 GHz band. 138 The ability to accommodate additional systems may depend on a number of factors, including bandwidth required, 139 system orbit geometry, operation in reverse band mode, and the outcome of the WRC-97's deliberations concerning the 29.4-29.5 GHz and 19.6-19.7 GHz bands. See RES-120 (WRC-95). See 47 C.F.R. 25.202 (a)(1). 140 With respect to government systems, parties should take note of footnote US 334 of the Table of Frequenc y 141 Allocations. See 47 C.F.R. § 2.106. 34 79. With respect to the NGSO/FSS uses, we designate the 18.8-19.3 GHz band segment for paired downlinks with the 500 MHz of NGSO/FSS uplinks at 28.6-29.1 GHz. As discussed supra, we
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  • regulatory, and market differences between the two satellite services.164 71. Decision. We are adopting our proposals to remove the international requirement for NGSO FSS systems in the 10.7-11.7 GHz band and to permit such systems to use the entire band. These 156 See Table 1 following ¶ 6, supra. 157 See 47 C.F.R. §2.106, footnote NG104. 158 See 47 C.F.R. §25.202 (a)(1) 159 NPRM at ¶ 17. We note that in Appendix A of the NPRM we inadvertently proposed to amend Section 25.202 to allow GSO FSS systems to operate in the entire 10.7-11.7 GHz band. 160 Loral Comments at 4. 161 PANAMSAT Comments at 20-21. 162 Comsearch Comments at 7 and FWCC Reply Comments at 3. 163 FWCC Reply Comments
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  • bandwidth, output power, spurious emission and RF safety limits. 42. To date, we have issued mobile earth terminal authorizations to GMPCS service providers under a "blanket license."29 These authorizations specify general operating parameters for a specific number of terminals and specific requirements for the protection of radiocommunication services, consistent with Section 1.1307, and Sections 25.135(b) and (c), 25.136(a) and (b), 25.202(a)(3), 25.202(a)(4), 25.202(d), 25.202(f), and 25.213(a)(1) and 25.213(b) of our rules. The Commission also indicated that, when applicable, licensees must meet any spurious emission restrictions established by the Commission in order to protect the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) which is operating in bands adjacent to those used by some GMPCS terminals. 43. Since granting certain blanket licenses for some
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  • Iridium all state that the interim authorization procedure should apply to other mobile satellite terminals.132 73. In the Notice, we specifically proposed to apply an interim procedure for certifying all GMPCS-related terminal equipment where we have authorized service and which demonstrates compliance with the Commission's relevant Part 1 and Part 25 standards, including emission limits for "Little Leos"133 contained in 25.202(f).134 In light of the comments, we adopt the voluntary interim procedures for all GMPCS terminal equipment. 74. For terminals operating in the 1610-1626.5 MHz band, we proposed to add a requirement that the out-of-band emission limit of -70 dBW/MHz averaged over any 20 millisecond period for wide band emissions occurring between 1559-1605 MHz and -80 dBW/700 Hz for narrow band
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  • theUnitedStatesTableconsistsonlyoftheFederalandNon-FederalGovernmentTables;i.e., therulepartcrossreferencesarenolongerconsideredpartoftheUnitedStatesTable.18 4.Inordertomakeiteasiertounderstandhowsharedspectrum19isallocated,wehave mergedtheFederalandNon-FederalGovernmentTablesforthosefrequencybandsthathave exactlythesameallocationsandfootnotes.Webelievethatthisactionalsohighlightsdifferences insharedspectrumbetweentheFederalandNon-FederalGovernmentTables,i.e.,theremustbe somedifferencebetweentheFederalandNon-FederalGovernmentTablesortheywouldhave beenmerged.Weareshowingallrulepartcrossreferencesincolumn6innormalcharacters becausewebelievethatthisactionwillhighlightprimaryservices,whichwillbetheonly materialprintedincapitals.Wearemergingfrequencyboxesincolumn6inordertomore clearlyshowthespanoffrequenciesthatarelistedintheservicerules.20 16See47C.F.R.§2.105(d)(5),re-numberedhereinas(d)(6).Wealsoaddedthefollowingsentenceto47 C.F.R.§2.105(d)(6):"Thiscolumnalsomaycontainexplanatorynotesforinformationalpurposesonly."Inthe Table,wehaveaddedexplanatorynotesconcerningtheFederalgovernmenttransferbandsandtwoNTIAactions thathavenotyetbeenconsideredbytheCommission. 17Asaconsequenceofdeletingcolumn7,weareaddingcrossreferencestoPart18(Industrial,Scientific, andMedical("ISM")Equipment)fortheISMbandsthatwerepreviouslylistedinthespecial-usefrequencies column.Alsoasaconsequenceofdeletingcolumn7,weareparallelingtheInternationalTablebyplacing standardfrequenciesinparenthesistotherightofthestandardfrequencyandtimesignalserviceallocations.For example,the19.95-20.05kHzbandisallocatedtotheFederalandnon-Federalgovernmentstandardfrequency andtimesignalserviceand"20kHzStandardfrequency"wasaddedtothespecial-usefrequenciescolumn.We areparallelingtheworldwideallocationbyaddingthephrase"(20kHz)"totherightoftheallocation. 18Inordertoemphasizethisfact,wehaveplacedadoublelineintheTablebetweentheNon-Federal GovernmentTableandFCCRuleParts.(WehavepreviouslyusedadoublelineonlybetweentheInternational TableandtheUnitedStatesTable.)ThisactionalignstheCommission'sUnitedStatesTablemorecloselyto NTIA'sNationalTable.SeeNTIAManual,Chapter4,paragraph4.1.2. 19IntheUnitedStates,radiospectrummaybeallocatedtoeitherFederalgovernmentornon-Federal governmentuseexclusively,orforshareduse.Inthecaseofshareduse,thetypeofservice(s)permittedneed notbethesame[e.g.,FederalgovernmentFIXED,non-FederalgovernmentMOBILE].See47C.F.R.§ 2.105(b). 20Also,areviewoftheCommission'sservicerulesfoundthatthefollowingrulepartcrossreferenceswere missingorincorrectlyshownandwetakethisopportunitytocorrecttheseerrors: Thebandscomprising405-435kHzaremergedtoindicatethatfrequencieswithinthisfrequencyrange havebeenaddedtoboththeaviationandmaritimeservicerules.Thisactionistakenbecausethefrequency410 kHzcanbeusedonasecondarybasisforthetransmissionofradiodeterminationinformationandfortransmitting byradiotelegraphradiodeterminationrelatedmessagestodirection-findingstations.See47C.F.R.§80.357(b). 4 FederalCommunicationsCommission DA99-2743 5.WeareadoptingtheITU'splacementoffootnotereferencesintheUnitedStates Table.21Thus,footnotereferenceswhichappearintheTablebelowtheallocatedserviceor servicesapplytothewholeoftheallocationconcerned.Footnotereferenceswhichappeartothe rightofthenameofaserviceareapplicableonlytothatparticularservice.Previously,we generallyplacedallfootnotesatthebottomofafrequencybandbox.Webelievethatassociating afootnotereferencewithitsservicewillassistreadersinmoreeasilyunderstandingthe restrictionsand/oradditionalinformationconcerningthatallocation.Generally,wherean internationalfootnoteisapplicable,withoutmodification,totheUnitedStatesTable,thefootnote appearsintheUnitedStatesTable(columns4and5)anddenotesastipulationaffectingboth Federalgovernmentandnon-Federalgovernmentserviceallocations. If,however,an internationalfootnotepertainstoaserviceallocatedonlyforFederalgovernmentornon-Federal governmentuse,wenowstipulatethattheinternationalfootnotewillbeplacedonlyinthe affectedTable.22Forexample,"AMATEURS5.142"willbeshownonlyintheNon-Federal GovernmentTable. Inthe160-190kHzand18168-18780kHzbands,themaritimeservicerulecrossreferenceisremoved becausethebandsarenotallocatedtothemaritimemobileserviceinthenon-FederalGovernmentTable.The bandscomprising190-405kHzaremergedtoindicatethatfrequencieswithinthisfrequencyrangehavebeen addedtotheaviationservicerules;see47C.F.R.§87.173(b).Inthe1705-1800kHzband,therulepartcross referencefor"Disaster(99)"isremovedbecausePart99hasbeendeletedfromtheCommission'sRules;public safetyuseofthisbandisnowfoundinPart90.Inthe149.9-150.5MHzband,acrossreferencetothesatellite communicationservicerulesisadded;see47C.F.R.§25.202(a)(3).Inthe2450-2500MHzband,across referencetoPart90isadded. TheCommissionhasrecentlyestablishedanewrulepart,Part101,whichisentitledFixedMicrowave Services.Part101replacesallofPart94andmostofPart21,exceptfortheMultipointDistributionService ("MDS"),whichremainsinPart21.(TheMDSfrequenciesare2150-2162,2596-2644,2650-2656,2662-2668, 2674-2680,18580-18820and18920-19160MHzbands;see47C.F.R.§§21.901(a)and21.901(e).)See ReorganizationandRevisionofParts1,2,21,and94oftheRuletoEstablishaNewPart101Governing TerrestrialMicrowaveFixedServices,etc.,WTDocketNo.94-148,ReportandOrder,FCC96-51,61FR26670 (May28,1996).Accordingly,inthe2450-2483.5MHzband,acrossreferencetoPart101isadded;see47 C.F.R.§101.147(f).Inthe2483.5-2500MHzband,thecrossreferencetoPart21isupdatedtoPart101.Inthe 3700-4200MHz,5925-6875MHz,and22.55-23.6GHzbands,thecrossreferencestoParts21and94are replacedbyPart101.Inthe6875-7075MHzband,thecrossreferencetoPart21isremoved.Inthe12.2-13.25 GHzband,thecrossreferencetoPart94isreplacedbyPart101.Inthe37-38.6GHzband,thecrossreferences toParts21and94areremovedbecausethisbandhasnotbeenaddedtoPart101. Inthe3700-4200MHz,5925-6425MHz,and10.7-11.7GHzbands,crossreferencestotheInternational FixedPublicRadiocommunicationServices(Part23)areadded.See47C.F.R.§2.106,footnoteNG41. 21See1998RadioRegulations,S5.50andS5.51. 22Inordertoimplementthispolicy,thefollowingfootnotereferencesaredeletedfromthenon-Federal GovernmentTable:448in14-19.95kHz,20.05-59kHz,61-70kHz,and70-90kHzbands;627inthe216-220 MHz,220-222MHz,and222-225MHzbands;and717inthe2700-2900MHzband.Also,thefollowing footnotereferencesaredeletedfromtheFederalGovernmentTable:480inthe1625-1705kHzband;S5.142in the7100-7300kHzband;510inthe144-146MHzband;664inthe420-450MHz,1240-1300MHz,2417-2450 MHz(footnote664previouslyre-numberedasS5.282),3300-3500MHz,and5650-5850MHzbands;808inthe 5650-5925MHzband;839inthe11.7-12.2GHzand12.2-12.7GHzbands;and915inthe119.98-120.02GHz band. 5 FederalCommunicationsCommission DA99-2743 6.Finally,wearerevisingtheUnitedStatesTablebyparallelingtheorderthat conformingallocationsarelistedintheRegion2allocationplanandthus,highlightnon- conformingnationalallocations.Specifically,wewilllistallocationsineachbandaccordingto thefollowingorderofprecedence:(1)primaryallocationsthatconformtotheRegion2Table, (2)primaryallocationsthatdonotconformtotheRegion2Table,(3)secondaryallocationsthat conformtotheRegion2Table,and(4)secondaryallocationsthatdonotconformtotheRegion 2Table. 7.TheamendedUnitedStatesTableisbasedonthe1998editionoftheTable,23the ReportandOrderinWTDocketNo.99-66thatestablishedaMedicalImplantCommunications Serviceinthe402-405MHzband,24theReportandOrderinETDocketNo.98-95thatmade the5850-5925MHzbandavailableforusebyDedicatedShortRangeCommunications("DSRC") systemsoperatingintheIntelligentTransportationSystem("ITS")radioservice,25andtheReport andOrderinIBDocketNo.97-95thatrealignedtheallocationsfrom36GHzto51.4GHz.26 AllamendmentstotheUnitedStatesTablearedescribedbelow,exceptforthoseinternational footnotesthatweremerelyre-numberedorslightlymodified,whicharelistedinAppendixA. Weemphasizethatalloftheseamendmentsarenon-substantiveinnature. 2347C.F.R.§2.106,revisedasofOctober1,1998. 24SeeAmendmentofParts2and95oftheCommission'sRulesToEstablishaMedicalImplant CommunicationsServiceinthe402-405MHzBand,WTDocketNo.99-66andRM-9157,NoticeofProposed RuleMaking,FCC99-23,64FR10266(03/03/99),14FCCRcd3659(1999);ReportandOrder,FCC99-363, releasedNovember29,1999. 25SeeAmendmentofParts2and90oftheCommission'sRulestoAllocatethe5.850-5.925GHzBandto theMobileServiceforShortRangeCommunicationsofIntelligentTransportationServices,ETDocketNo.98- 95;NoticeofProposedRuleMaking,FCC98-119,63FR35558(6/30/98),13FCCRcd14321(1998);Report andOrder,FCC99-305,rel.October22,1999. 26SeeAllocationandDesignationofSpectrumforFixed-SatelliteServicesinthe37.5-38.5GHz,40.5-41.5 GHz,and48.2-50.2GHzFrequencyBands;AllocationofSpectrumtoUpgradeFixedandMobileAllocationsin the40.5-42.5GHzFrequencyBand;AllocationofSpectruminthe46.9-47.0GHzFrequencyBandforWireless Services;andAllocationofSpectruminthe37.0-38.0GHzand40.0-40.5GHzforGovernmentOperations,IB DocketNo.97-95,NoticeofProposedRuleMaking,62FR164129(04/04/97),12FCCRcd10130(1997); ReportandOrder,FCC98-336,64FR2585(01/15/99),13FCCRcd24649(1999);Erratum,64FR6565 (02/10/99);recon.pending.Whilethereisapetitionforreconsiderationpendingconcerningthisrealignment,we willfollowthenormalpracticeofdisplayingtheTablepertheCommission'slastofficialaction,i.e.,perthe
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  • We seek comment on whether deletion or modification of this footnote is desirable. Telemetry, Tracking & Control (TT&C) As noted earlier, we are requesting comment on whether Part 25 of the Commission's rules should be modified to permit TT&C operations in the extended C-bands (3650-3700 MHz and 5850-5925 MHz) for FSS systems that operate outside of the C-band frequencies. Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules provides: "Telemetry, tracking and telecommand functions for U.S. domestic satellites shall be conducted at either or both edges of the allocated band(s)." This rule, particularly the portion requiring that TT&C functions be conducted in the "allocated band(s)," has been followed in the standard C- and Ku- bands, and effectively limits FSS operators to operating TT&C links
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  • from harmful interference. We requested comment on how NGSO FSS satellite downlinks would avoid causing harmful interference to sensitive radio astronomy operations. Specifically, what additional emission standards, including filtering requirements and operational measures need to be developed to protect radio astronomy operations? We also requested comment on whether the existing emission and frequency tolerance requirements for the FSS in Section 25.202 of our rules are sufficient to protect other incumbent Ku-band operations. Comments. Three parties filed comments concerning RAS operations. The National Academy of Sciences' Committee on Radio Frequencies (``CORF'') contends that the radio emissions received by radio astronomers are extremely weak, often considered to be in the noise floor, and their equipment has been modified to detect these signals. Therefore,
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  • the 101° W.L. orbit location. It also proposes to modify certain technical characteristics of its spacecraft, which include adding the use of extended Ku-band frequencies for both domestic and international service and expansion of the spacecraft's coverage area for both standard and extended Ku-Band to include South America. GE Americom requests a waiver of our requirement in 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(a)(1), n. 2 that the 11.45-11.7 GHz band be used only by international systems, arguing that its proposed use does not pose an interference threat to terrestrial fixed wireless services. GE Americom simultaneously requests a modification of its Satcom SN-4 authorization. Satcom SN-4, which currently occupies the 101° W.L. orbit location, became operational in April 1991 and has an expected end
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  • If in the future SatCom and/or TMI desire to provide AMS(R)S in the United States, they must make a full demonstration that they will meet all of the applicable U.S. requirements for AMS(R)S service. b. Out-of-Band Emissions 51. SatCom and TMI assert in their respective applications that the level of out-of-band and spurious emissions from all METs conforms with Section 25.202(f) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(f), and with the 1994 Memorandum of Understanding among the Commission, the National Telecommunications Information Administration, and the Federal Aviation Administration. These levels were designed to protect the Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). SSL/Iridium claim that the proposed SatCom and TMI earth terminals may cause unacceptable interference to its MSS "Big LEO" Iridium
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  • (Route) Service (AMS(R)S) operation in a portion of this band. Consistent with these requirements, TMI's operation in the bands 1545-1558.5 and 1646-1660 MHz is on a secondary basis to the U.S. AMS(R)S requirements of other U.S.-authorized MSS providers operating in these bands. In addition, the level of out-of band and spurious emissions from TMI's METs must be consistent with Section 25.202(f) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(f), with the 1994 Memorandum of Understanding among the Commission, the National Telecommunications Information Administration, and the Federal Aviation Administration to protect Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and any applicable standards subsequently incorporated in the Commission's rules to protect GNSS. IV. Conclusion For the reasons specified by the Commission in SatCom Systems, we
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  • accommodate existing design and operation of the INTELSAT system. The applicant requests waivers of: (1) Section 25.140(b)(2), requiring a demonstration of capability to operate with two-degree geostationary satellite orbit (``GSO'') spacing and interference protection; (2) Section 25.140(f), prohibiting authorization of an additional GSO location when the applicant has two or more unused orbital positions in a frequency band; (3) Section 25.202(a)(1), specifying the frequency bands covered by Part 25 of our rules; (4) Section 25.202(g), requiring telemetry, tracking and telecommand (``TT&C'') functions for U.S. satellite systems to be conducted at either or both edges of the allocated bands; (5) Section 25.210(a)(1) and (a)(3), requiring that C-band operations use orthogonal linear polarization with one of the planes defined by the equatorial plane
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  • to serve the United States from a Canadian-licensed satellite, using a Canadian gateway for feeder links and TT&C operations. By contrast, the other system proponents intend to use at least one U.S. gateway for feeder links and TT&C. TMI plans to use frequencies outside its proposed feeder links for TT&C operations, a system design that does not comport with Section 25.202(g) of the Commission's rules. PanAmSat argues that, to be authorized in the United States under the DISCO II LOI process, TMI must comply with the Commission's Part 25 technical rules applicable to U.S.-licensed systems, including Section 25.202(g). Because we do not have jurisdiction over system operations wholly outside of the United States, the DISCO II rule regarding technical requirements only
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  • due: December 20, 1999 Reply Comments due: January 20, 2000 In a joint letter dated July 1, 1999, Motorola Satcom, Teledesic, and Hughes Space and Communications Corporations requested that the Federal Communications Commission initiate a proceeding to revise and bring up-to-date its Rules relating to out-of-band emissions from satellite networks. The emission limitation rules are contained in Part 25, section 25.202 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, and are related to unwanted emissions (the combination of spurious and out-of-band emissions) from satellite networks. The joint letter is being treated as a petition for rulemaking and is part of the continuing effort to revise and streamline our rules to ensure that they are necessary, up-to-date, and not overly burdensome to industry. As
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  • that all emissions outside of the WCS bands of operation be attenuated below the maximum spectral power density (p) within the band of operation, as follows: 1) For fixed operations, including radiolocation: By a factor not less than 43 + 10 log (p) decibels ("dB") on all frequencies between 2300 and Federal Communications Commission FCC 97-50 See 47 C.F.R. § 25.202(f). 301 See AMRC Comments at 1; DSBC Comments at 3-4; Primosphere Comments at 5-6; CD Radio Reply Comments 302 at 3. 65 2305 MHz and above 2360 MHz; and not less than 70 + 10 log (p) dB on all frequencies below 2300 MHz and between 2320-2345 MHz band. 2) For mobile operations, including radiolocation: By a factor not less
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  • the release of this public notice. The pleading cycle established in this notice supersedes the pleading cycle established in the public notice that was released on July 19, 2000 by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. To provide satellite service, TRW must obtain a Part 25 license by either seeking amendment of Part 25 of the Commission's Rules or waiver of Section 25.202 of the Rules. Allocation and Designation of Spectrum for Fixed-Satellite Services in the 37.5-38.5 GHz, 40.5-41.5 GHz and 48.2-40.2 GHz Frequency Bands, Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 1766, 1770 ¶ 9, n.29 (1999). ˆ
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  • the release of this public notice. The pleading cycle established in this notice supersedes the pleading cycle established in the public notice that was released on July 19, 2000 by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. To provide satellite service, TRW must obtain a Part 25 license by either seeking amendment of Part 25 of the Commission's Rules or waiver of Section 25.202 of the Rules. Allocation and Designation of Spectrum for Fixed-Satellite Services in the 37.5-38.5 GHz, 40.5-41.5 GHz and 48.2-40.2 GHz Frequency Bands, Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 1766, 1770 ¶ 9, n.29 (1999). 1Note: To download Netscape Communicator 4.51 free of charge, access the Netscape download site at http://home.netscape.com/download/. CORRECTED PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W.
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  • distribution or broadcasting of programming or services by satellite directly to the subscriber's premises without the use of ground receiving or distribution equipment, except at the subscriber's premises or in the uplink process to the satellite.''). 146 47 C.F.R. 25.201 (defining DBS service as ``[a] radiocommunication service in which signals transmitted or retransmitted by space stations, using frequencies specified in 25.202(a)(7), are intended for direct reception by the general public. For the purposes of this definition, the term direct reception shall encompass both individual reception and community reception.). See also 47 C.F.R. 25.148 (Licensing provisions for the DBS Service), 25.202(a)(7) (listing frequencies available for use by the DBS service). Sections 25.148(f) and 25.215 of the Commission's rules address technical requirements for
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  • This authorization does not authorize New Skies Satellites, B.V., to provide any Direct-to-Home service, Direct Broadcast Satellite service, or Digital Audio Radio Service to, from, or within the United States using the NSS-7 satellite. 2. Pursuant to Section 1.3 of the Commission's rules, each earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication, is granted a waiver of Sections 25.202(g), 25.210(a)(1), 25.210(a)(3), 25.210(i) and 25.211(a) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 25.202(g), 25.210(a)(1), 25.210(a)(3), 25.211(a), and 25.210(i) for the limited purpose of communicating with NSS-7 in the conventional C-and Ku-bands, subject to the conditions set forth in its earth station license and in this Order. 3. Access to the New Skies satellite networks shall be in compliance with all applicable
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  • in §2.1093(b), i.e., if its radiating structure(s) would be within 20 centimeters of the operator's body when the transceiver is in operation. (c) In addition to the information required by §1.1307(b) and §2.1033(c), applicants for certification required by this section shall submit any additional equipment test data necessary to demonstrate compliance with pertinent standards for transmitter performance prescribed in §25.138, §25.202(f), §25.204, §25.209, and §25.216 and shall submit the statements required by§2.1093(c). (d) Applicants for certification required by this section must submit evidence that the devices in question are designed for use with a satellite system that may lawfully provide service to users in the United States pursuant to an FCC license or order reserving spectrum. 4 October 2004 TCB Workshop
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  • our section 402(a) jurisdiction. Accordingly, we dismiss Northpoint's appeal, No. 04-1052, and treat only its petition for review, No. 04-1053. See NextWave Personal Communications, Inc. v. FCC, 254 F.3d 130, 140 (D.C. Cir. 2001). 2 The FCC defines "Direct Broadcast Satellite Service" as "[a] radiocommunication service in which signals transmitted or retransmitted by space stations, using frequencies specified in § 25.202(a)(7), are intended for direct reception by the general public." 47 C.F.R. § 25.201 (definitions). DBS is known as Broadcast Satellite Service (BSS) internationally. See Amendment to the Commission's Regulatory Policies Governing Domestic Fixed Satellites & Separate International Satellite Systems, Report & Order, 11 FCC Rcd 2429, 2438, ¶ 57 (1996). of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) in Auction