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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  • Comments on the waiver request may be submitted within ten days of the release date of this public notice. Reply comments may be submitted within fifteen days of the release of this public notice. 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).
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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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  • 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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  • (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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  • 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 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 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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