FCC Web Documents citing 25.208

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  • must submit a balance sheet documenting current assets and operating income sufficient to cover its costs. Current assets -- which include cash, inventory, and accounts receivable -- provide a general measure of a company's ability to raise funds on the basis of its on-going operations. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.114(c)(13); 1985 Orbit Assignment Order at 1272. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(b). Allocation of a given frequency band for a particular service on a primary basis entitles operators to protection against harmful interference from stations of "secondary" services. Further, secondary services cannot claim protection from harmful interference caused by stations of a primary service. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 2.104(d) and 2.105(c). Use of the band by the FSS domestically in the United
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  • must submit a balance sheet documenting current assets and operating income sufficient to cover its costs. Current assets -- which include cash, inventory, and accounts receivable -- provide a general measure of a company's ability to raise funds on the basis of its on-going operations. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.114(c)(13); 1985 Orbit Assignment Order at 1272. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(b). Allocation of a given frequency band for a particular service on a primary basis entitles operators to protection against harmful interference from stations of "secondary" services. Further, secondary services cannot claim protection from harmful interference caused by stations of a primary service. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 2.104(d) and 2.105(c). Use of the band by the FSS domestically in the United
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  • facts would make strict compliance inconsistent with the public interest. WAIT Radio v. FCC, 418 F.2d 1153, 1159 (D.C. Cir. 1969). Section 25.211(b) requires that "[a]ll 4/6 GHz analog video transmissions shall contain an energy dispersal signal at all times with a minimum peak-to-peak bandwidth set at whatever value is necessary to meet the power flux density limits specified in §25.208(a) and successfully coordinated internationally and accepted by adjacent U.S. satellite operators based on the use of state of the art space and earth station facilities." DISCO II, 12 FCC Rcd at 24170-72 (paras. 178-82). See International Bureau Announced Process for Providing Service Under Global International Section 214 Authorizations Using Approved Non-U.S.-Licensed Satellite Systems Listed on the Permitted Space Station List,
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  • for earth stations and terrestrial stations that are also contained in Section 25.251(b) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.251(b), are being changed. We see no connection between prospective changes in the ITU Radio Regulations for earth station coordination with terrestrial stations and our consideration of PanAmSat's application to launch and operate a replacement satellite. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(b). Allocation of a given frequency band for a particular service on a primary basis entitles operators to protection against harmful interference from stations of "secondary" services. Further, secondary services cannot claim protection from harmful interference caused by stations of a primary service. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 2.104(d) and 2.105(c). Services allocated to particular frequency bands on "co-primary" basis have equal
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  • sub-satellite ground tracks to meet its sharing obligations, as long as Boeing complies with the provisions pertaining to coordination in Subsections 25.203(h) and 25.203(k) of the Commission's rules, and demonstrates that coordination with authorized GSO FSS operations in the band is feasible in its earth-station application. In the 19.3-19.7 GHz band, Boeing has met the requirements set forth in Section 25.208(c) of our rules. Therefore, we grant Boeing authority to use the 19.3-19.7 GHz band for feeder downlinks and telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C). Prior to using these bands, Boeing must coordinate with the U.S. Government systems operating in the 19.3-19.7 GHz frequency band, in accordance with footnote US334 to the Table of Frequency Allocations. This footnote requires coordination of commercial
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  • system can share the spectrum with other authorized services in the band, and specifically demonstrating that coordination with authorized GSO FSS operations in the band is feasible. Iridium also must comply with the provisions pertaining to coordination in Subsections 25.203(h) and 25.203(k) of the Commission's rules. In the 19.3-19.7 GHz band, Iridium has met the requirements set forth in Section 25.208(c) of our rules. Therefore, we grant Iridium's request to transmit from its authorized space stations to earth stations in the 19.3-19.7 GHz band. Prior to using this band, Iridium must coordinate with the U.S. Government systems operating in the 19.3-19.7 GHz frequency band, in accordance with footnote US334 to the Table of Frequency Allocations. This footnote requires coordination of commercial
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  • 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 the construction, launch, and first-year operating costs of each proposed satellite. We have waived these rules, however, in those cases where we can accommodate all pending applications. The Commission's financial qualification
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  • 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 an applicant for a new fixed-satellite system possess sufficient financial resources to cover the construction, launch, and first-year operating costs of each proposed satellite. We have waived these rules, however, in
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  • 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 rules require that an applicant for a new fixed-satellite system possess sufficient financial resources to cover the construction, launch, and first-year operating costs of each proposed satellite. We have waived these rules, however, in
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  • 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 fixed-satellite system possess sufficient financial resources to cover the construction, launch, and first-year operating costs of each proposed satellite. We have waived these rules, however, in those cases where we can accommodate all pending
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  • 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 that an applicant for a new fixed-satellite system possess sufficient financial resources to cover the construction, launch, and first-year operating costs of each proposed satellite. We have waived these rules, however, in
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  • 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 not comply with our two-degree spacing policy are thus rendered moot. Opposition, LMC states that it plans to employ adaptive coding to compensate for rain fades, on both uplink and downlink, and that, in
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  • 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 that an applicant for a new fixed-satellite system possess sufficient financial resources to cover the construction, launch, and first-year operating costs of each proposed satellite. We have waived these rules, however, in
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  • 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. Financial Qualifications The Commission's FSS rules require
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  • 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 FSS rules require that an applicant for a new fixed-satellite system possess sufficient financial resources to cover the construction, launch, and first-year operating costs of each proposed satellite. We have waived these rules, however, in
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  • 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 Qualifications The Commission's FSS rules require that an applicant for a new fixed-satellite system possess sufficient financial resources to cover the construction, launch, and first-year operating costs of each proposed satellite. We have waived these rules, however, in
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  • 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 fixed-satellite system possess sufficient financial resources to cover the construction, launch, and first-year operating costs of each proposed satellite. We have waived these rules, however, in those cases where we can accommodate all pending
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  • satellite licenses to provide. Based on that information, the Division was able to determine that, with one exception, ANIK F1 meets all the relevant satellite-related technical requirements in Section 25.210. In addition, Telesat showed that the power flux density (PFD) at the earth's surface produced by emissions from ANIK F1 in the C-band is within the limits specified in Section 25.208(a). Accordingly, we concluded that allowing ALSAT earth stations to communicate with ANIK F1 should not cause harmful interference into any other two-degree-compliant satellite system located as close as two degrees away from ANIK F1. IV. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, pursuant to Section 0.261(a)(15) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 0.261(a)(15), we clarify the ANIK F1 Permitted List Order, 15 FCC
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  • 2.106, and in accordance with the 18 GHz Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 13473 ¶ 90. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Astrolink International, LLC shall conduct its operations pursuant to this authorization in a manner consistent with the power flux-density requirements of footnote US255 to the Table of Frequency Allocations, 47 C.F.R. § 2.106, and 47 C.F.R. § 25.208, of the Commission's Rules. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Astrolink International, LLC will prepare any necessary submissions to the International Telecommunication Union and to affected administrations for the completion of the appropriate coordination and notification obligations for these space stations in accordance with the International Telecommunication Union Radio Regulations. We also remind Astrolink International, LLC that no protection from interference
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  • 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 that an applicant for a new fixed-satellite system possess sufficient financial resources to cover the construction, launch, and first-year operating costs of each proposed satellite. We have waived these rules, however, in
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  • parent company, Hughes Electronics Corporation, demonstrating that it has sufficient current assets to finance the construction, launch and operation of the Galaxy VIII(I)-R satellite. We find that PanAmSat has demonstrated its current ability to meet our financial requirements. 6. Request to Operate in the 11.45-11.7 GHz Band. We note that PanAmSat requests use of the 11.45-11.7 GHz band. Under Section 25.208(b) of the Commissions rules, the downlink power flux density (pfd) levels of carriers at the earth's surface may not exceed the levels specified in the 11.45-11.7 GHz band for various elevation angle ranges. For the proposed Galaxy VIII(I)-R spacecraft, PanAmSat has calculated the pfd levels for beams operating in the 11.45-11.7 GHz frequency band at 5°, 25° and 90° elevation
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  • services in the 11.45-11.7 GHz band, any earth stations in Puerto Rico that receive transmissions in this band can do so only if the corresponding uplink originates outside the U.S. In the 11.45-11.7 GHz frequency band the Commission requires that the downlink power flux density (pfd) levels of carriers at the earth's surface not exceed the levels specified in Section 25.208(b) of the Commission's rules for various elevation angle ranges. For the proposed Galaxy III-C spacecraft, PanAmSat has calculated pfd levels for beams operating in the 11.45-11.7 GHz frequency band at 0º, 5º, 25º and 90º elevation angles, for both analog (TV/FM) and digital carrier types. The results show that the pfd levels could be exceeded in certain cases. In the
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  • §§ 2.1(c) and 2.106. Minor Amendment to Application For Modification of Authority for Use of the 1990-2025/2165-2200 MHz and Associated Frequency Bands for a Mobile-Satellite System FCC File No. SAT-MOD-20020726-00113, filed on March 18, 2003 (``March 18 Amendment''). Application at 29. The Commission has established identical PFD limits for downlinks in the adjacent 10.95-11.2 GHz band. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(b). The ITU limits are obligatory for Boeing because it proposes a single feeder downlink beam with a footprint that would extend across international borders. 47 C.F.R. § 2.106. 47 C.F.R. § 25.143(b)(2)(iv). 47 U.S.C. § 303. 47 C.F.R. § 25.143(b)(1), as amended by the 2 GHz MSS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 16205. The Commission also stated that it intends
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  • §§ 2.1(c) and 2.106. Minor Amendment to Application For Modification of Authority for Use of the 1990-2025/2165-2200 MHz and Associated Frequency Bands for a Mobile-Satellite System FCC File No. SAT-MOD-20020726-00113, filed on March 18, 2003 (``March 18 Amendment''). Application at 29. The Commission has established identical PFD limits for downlinks in the adjacent 10.95-11.2 GHz band. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(b). The ITU limits are obligatory for Boeing because it proposes a single feeder downlink beam with a footprint that would extend across international borders. 47 C.F.R. § 2.106. 47 C.F.R. § 25.143(b)(2)(iv). 47 U.S.C. § 303. 47 C.F.R. § 25.143(b)(1), as amended by the 2 GHz MSS Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 16205. The Commission also stated that it intends
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  • required, which must include a two-degree spacing compliance analysis, or an affidavit demonstrating that MEASAT-2 has been coordinated for the specific frequencies used for these operations, as specified in Section 25.211(b) of the Commission's rules. Each modification application shall include an analysis showing that such analog television operations do not exceed the power flux density (PFD) limits prescribed by Section 25.208(a) of the Commission's rules. We also find that a waiver is warranted with respect to the Commission's full-frequency reuse requirement. The full-frequency reuse requirement was designed to ensure that satellites maximized the use of their transponder capacity to the benefit of the public. The Commission has waived this requirement where doing so would allow satellite capacity that would otherwise lay
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  • 25 and 101 as follows: PART 25 - SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS 1. The authority citation for part 25 continues to read as follows: Authority: 47 U.S.C. 701-744. Interprets or applies Sections 4, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309 and 332 of the Communications Act, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Sections 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309 and 332, unless otherwise noted. 2. Section 25.208 is amended by revising paragraphs (o)(1) and (2) to read as follows: § 25.208 Power flux density limits. * * * * * (o) * * * (1) - 158 dB(W/m2) in any 4 kHz band for angles of arrival between 0 and 2 degrees above the horizontal plane; and 7 U.S.C. 154, 303. 4. Section 101.105 is amended by
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  • Satellite (DBS) service, or Digital Audio Radio Service (DARS) to, from, or within the United States; and b) Communications between ALSAT-designated routine earth stations and the AMAZONAS-1 satellite shall be in compliance with the satellite coordination agreements reached between Brazil and other administrations. c) Operation of AMAZONAS-1 shall be in accordance with the power flux-density requirements of 47 C.F.R. § 25.208 of the Commission's Rules. 2. Unless extended by the Commission for good cause shown, AMAZONAS-1 shall be removed from the Permitted Space Station List in the event the space station is not successfully placed into operation in accordance with the technical parameters in its Petition for Declaratory Ruling and terms and conditions in this Attachment by two years from the
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  • must include a two-degree spacing compliance analysis, or an affidavit demonstrating that Star One C1 has been coordinated for the specific frequencies used for these FM/TVoperations, as specified in Section 25.211(b) of the Commission's rules. Each modification application shall include an analysis showing that such analog television operations do not exceed the power flux density (PFD) limits prescribed by Section 25.208(a) of the Commission's rules. ii. Cross-Polarization Isolation Section 25.210(i) requires space station antennas in the Fixed-Satellite Service to provide cross-polarization isolation such that the ratio of the on axis co-polarization gain to the cross-polarization gain of the antenna in the assigned frequency band shall be at least 30 dB within its primary coverage area. Star One claims that the cross-polarization
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  • increased spectrum efficiency, or both. EchoStar also specifically states that the satellite will use the 11.2-1 1.45 GHz and a portion of the 10.7-10.75 GHz band for downlink transmissions, but does not mention any use of the 10.95-1 1.2 GHz frequency band." Moreover, in Section A.24 of the Amendment, Echostar argues that the power flux density (PFD) limits of Section 25.208 of the Commission's rules are sufficient to protect Fixed Service operations in the 10.7-10.95 GHz frequency band. l6 This further suggests that EchoStar plans to operate transponders at these frequencies, which are sisnificantly different &om those it indicates in the Channel Frequency Plan outlined in Table A.4-1 .I7 Given these inconsistencies, we are unable to determine precisely which frequency assignments
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  • changes involved increased flexibility, increased spectrum efficiency, or both. EchoStar also stated that the satellite would use the 11.2-11.45 GHz and a portion of the 10.7-10.75 GHz band for downlink transmissions, but did not mention any use of the 10.95-11.0 GHz frequency band. Moreover, in Section A.24 of the Amendment, EchoStar stated that the power flux density limits of Section 25.208 of the Commission's rules were sufficient to protect Fixed Service operations in the 10.7-10.95 GHz frequency band. Given these inconsistencies, the Division was unable to determine precisely which frequency assignments EchoStar was seeking. EchoStar filed a Petition for Reconsideration of the dismissal of its amended application. Mobile Satellite Ventures Subsidiary LLC (MSV) filed an Opposition to EchoStar's Petition. EchoStar filed
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  • operators to place their space stations two degrees apart, the Commission was able to accommodate more geostationary satellites. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.114 and 25.210. See Section V of Article 21 of the ITU's Radio Regulations. MSV Application SAT-AMD-20040209-00014 at 18. The Commission has established identical PFD limits for downlinks in the adjacent 10.95-11.2 GHz band. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(b). 47 C.F.R. § 2.106 Footnote NG104. MSV Licensing Order at 6052, paras. 64-72. For example, the Commission has declined to amend Footnote NG104 to permit NGSO FSS user terminals to operate in this band because doing so would permit a ``ubiquitous deployment'' of earth stations that would hamper development of terrestrial services. Amendment of Parts 2 and 25 of the
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  • operators to place their space stations two degrees apart, the Commission was able to accommodate more geostationary satellites. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.114 and 25.210. See Section V of Article 21 of the ITU's Radio Regulations. MSV Application SAT-AMD-20040209-00014 at 18. The Commission has established identical PFD limits for downlinks in the adjacent 10.95-11.2 GHz band. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(b). 47 C.F.R. § 2.106 Footnote NG104. MSV Licensing Order at 6052, paras. 64-72. For example, the Commission has declined to amend Footnote NG104 to permit NGSO FSS user terminals to operate in this band because doing so would permit a ``ubiquitous deployment'' of earth stations that would hamper development of terrestrial services. Amendment of Parts 2 and 25 of the
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  • 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- Satellite Service. SUBPART D -- TECHNICAL OPERATIONS Brief Description: This subpart provide clear and predictable operating
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  • Id. See Space Imaging Application, Technical Appendix. 47 C.F.R. § 2.106, footnote 258. We need not reach the issue of whether or to what extent specific provisions in the default service rules may or may not apply by their own terms to future satellite services. See 47 C.F.R. § 2.106; Footnote US 258. See Section III.B.2. above. 47 C.F.R. § 25.208. Article 22.5 § 4 of ITU Radio Regulations states that ``in the frequency band 8025-8400 MHz, which the Earth Exploration-Satellite Service using non-geostationary satellites shares with the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) or the meteorological-satellite service (Earth-to-space), the maximum power flux-density produced at the geostationary-satellite orbit by any Earth Exploration-Satellite Service space station shall not exceed -174 dB(W/m2) in any 4 kHz
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  • space stations within an NGSO FSS system and EPFDup for power limits applicable to NGSO FSS Earth stations within an NGSO FSS system or GSO BSS and FSS systems. Id. First Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd. at 4128 ¶ 72. First Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd. at 4136 ¶ 96 (incorporating EPFD limits codified at 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.208(i) and 25.208(j)). First Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd. at 4136 ¶ 96. First Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd. at 4140 ¶ 106. First Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 4191 ¶ 256; see also, 47 C.F.R. §2.106 Footnote US355. First Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 4142 ¶ 112; see also 47 C.F.R. §25.146(f). First Report
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  • be assigned at a later date. Because the use of the fixed-satellite service (FSS) in the band 10.7-11.7 GHz is limited to space-to-Earth transmissions, only space stations are authorized to transmit in the extended Ku-band. The Commission relies on the power flux-density (pfd) limits for space stations transmitting in the band 10.7-11.7 GHz, which are codified at 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(b), to provide the basis for sharing the extended Ku-band frequencies between terrestrial and space services. Nothing in this Order changes our reliance on this basis for sharing, and thus licensees of fixed stations operating in the 10.95-11.2 GHz and 11.45-11.7 GHz bands will continue to be protected to the same level as they currently enjoy. In the case where there
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  • unacceptable for filing if ``the application is defective with respect to completeness of answers to questions, informational showings, internal inconsistencies, execution, or other matters of a formal character.'' We find that DIRECTV's application contains inconsistencies regarding the effective isotropically radiated power (EIRP) values of the space station and the space station's compliance with the power flux density limits of Section 25.208 of the Commission's rules. The application also contains what appears to be erroneous information concerning the uncoded data rates for the space station's 36 megahertz and 54 megahertz carriers. With respect to the EIRP values, in Section 5.2.2 of Exhibit D of its application, DIRECTV states ``[t]he Ka-band payload of DIRECTV 9S has a maximum EIRP of 41.8 dBW per
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  • Direct Broadcast Satellite Authorizations and For Launch and Operating Authority for the EchoStar 10 Satellite at 110 W.L., IBFS File No. SAT-MOD-20051125-00254 (filed November 25, 2005). 47 C.F.R. § 25.114(c). 47 C.F.R. § 25.112(a)(1). See Letter from Pantelis Michalopoulos, Counsel for EchoStar Satellite Operating Corporation, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, dated December 13, 2005. 47 C.F.R. § 25.208. 47 C.F.R. § 25.112(a). If EchoStar refiles an application identical to the one dismissed, with the exception of supplying the corrected information, it need not pay an application fee. See 47 C.F.R. § 1.1109(d). Federal Communications Commission DA 05-3225 Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 hºd $ hºd . / * + / 0 4 D F ] a j
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  • satellite operators to place their space stations two degrees apart, the Commission was able to accommodate more geostationary satellites. See 47 C.F.R.§§ 25.114 and 25.210. See Section V of Article 21 of the ITU Radio Regulations. MSV Application SAT-AMD-20040227-00021 at 43. The Commission has established identical PFD limits for downlinks in the adjacent 10.95-11.2 GHz band. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(b). 47 C.F.R. § 2.106, Footnote NG104. Comsearch is a privately owned commercial frequency coordinator. MSV Application File No. SAT-AMD-20040227-00021 at 26. 47 C.F.R. § 2.106. Id. 47 C.F.R. § 25.203(c). 47 C.F.R. §§ 101.85, 101.89, 101.91, 101.95. 47 C.F.R. § 2.106, Footnote US251. MSV Application File No. SAT-AMD-20040227-00021 at 28. 47 C.F.R. § 2.106, Footnote NG53. MSV states that it
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  • satellite operators to place their space stations two degrees apart, the Commission was able to accommodate more geostationary satellites. See 47 C.F.R.§§ 25.114 and 25.210. See Section V of Article 21 of the ITU Radio Regulations. MSV Application SAT-AMD-20040227-00021 at 43. The Commission has established identical PFD limits for downlinks in the adjacent 10.95-11.2 GHz band. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(b). 47 C.F.R. § 2.106, Footnote NG104. Comsearch is a privately owned commercial frequency coordinator. MSV Application File No. SAT-AMD-20040227-00021 at 26. 47 C.F.R. § 2.106. Id. 47 C.F.R. § 25.203(c). 47 C.F.R. §§ 101.85, 101.89, 101.91, 101.95. 47 C.F.R. § 2.106, Footnote US251. MSV Application File No. SAT-AMD-20040227-00021 at 28. 47 C.F.R. § 2.106, Footnote NG53. MSV states that it
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  • really meant for systems that employ circular low-Earth orbits in order to ensure the EPFD levels established for the protection of geostationary networks are met. For HEO systems, Virtual Geo claims a ``straight-forward'' analytical approach, which shows the maximum EPFDdown and EPFDup levels produced by its proposed system, are lower than the most stringent EPFD limits given in both Section 25.208 of the Commission's Rules, and Article 22 of the ITU Radio Regulations, should be sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the EPFD limits. In the EPFD down computations, the Virtual Geo satellite is portrayed as capable of producing 28 spot beams, each serving user terminals and each configured in a 1-in-4 frequency re-use pattern, over a service area. Beams serving gateway
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  • in the 17.8-20.2 GHz band, in accordance with footnote US334 to the Table of Frequency Allocations, 47 C.F.R. § 2.106. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that EchoStar must conduct its operations pursuant to this authorization in a manner consistent with the power flux-density requirements of footnote US255 to the Table of Frequency Allocations, 47 C.F.R. § 2.106, and Sections 25.138(a)(6) and 25.208 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.138(a)(6), 25.208. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the application for special temporary authority filed by EchoStar on June 8, 2006, IBFS File No. SAT-STA-20050608-00116, IS DISMISSED as moot. EchoStar has thirty days from the date of this grant to decline the authorization as conditioned. Failure to respond within this period will constitute formal
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  • Allocations and conditioned the temporary authorization on PanAmSat not causing any harmful interference to authorized users operating in accordance with the Table of Allocations and accepting any interference from authorized users. With respect to primary FS operations, we relied on the power flux-density (``pfd'') limits for space stations transmitting in the 12.25-12.7 GHz frequency band, which are codified in Section 25.208(b) of the Commission's rules, to provide the basis for operating on a non-harmful interference basis with respect to primary FS operations. Nothing in this Order changes this, and thus licensees of fixed stations operating in the 12.25-12.7 GHz frequency bands will continue to be protected to the same level as they currently enjoy. With respect to BSS operations, the ITU
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  • its communications links between earth stations and its HEO satellites. These operations are consistent with the Ka-band plan. Upon grant of contactMEO's launch and operating authority, contactMEO must coordinate with Federal systems in the 18.8-19.3 GHz band in accordance with footnote US 334 to the Table of Frequency Allocations. contactMEO must also comply with the applicable pfd limits in section 25.208(e) of the Commission's rules, and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Article 21.16 (Table 21-4). contactMEO must complete coordination with all Federal FSS systems and other operational NGSO FSS licensees prior to launch of its first satellite. Although contactMEO states its system design will avoid in-line interference events, it must nonetheless comply with the spectrum sharing method adopted in the NGSO Report
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  • its communications links between earth stations and its HEO satellites. These operations are consistent with the Ka-band plan. Upon grant of contactMEO's launch and operating authority, contactMEO must coordinate with Federal systems in the 18.8-19.3 GHz band in accordance with footnote US 334 to the Table of Frequency Allocations. contactMEO must also comply with the applicable pfd limits in section 25.208(e) of the Commission's rules, and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Article 21.16 (Table 21-4). contactMEO must complete coordination with all Federal FSS systems and other operational NGSO FSS licensees prior to launch of its first satellite. Although contactMEO states its system design will avoid in-line interference events, it must nonetheless comply with the spectrum sharing method adopted in the NGSO Report
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  • the appropriate interference analysis described in Section 25.140(b), and to demonstrate compliance with Section 25.140(c) of the Commission's rules. Applicants are also required to demonstrate compliance with Section 25.210(i)(2) and Sections 25.262(a), (b) or (e) of the Commission's rules, as appropriate. In addition, applicants are required to demonstrate that they comply with the power flux density limits in new Section 25.208(w), or, if they do not, to demonstrate how they will affect adjacent 17/24 GHz BSS satellite networks, and that the operators of those networks agree to the applicant's proposed operations. Furthermore, applicants seeking to operate in the 17.7-17.8 GHz band are required to demonstrate that their proposed space station will comply with Section 25.208(c) of the Commission's rules. Applicants must
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  • 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 apply to each of the uplink bands. The Commission also added power flux-density (pfd) limits for the downlink band in Section 25.208(n) of its Rules. We note, however, that the amendments to the FSS Table were not properly codified and, thus, the FSS Table fails to list the NGSO MSS feeder link bands and their associated notes. In addition, we note that there is a typographical error in the pfd limits in Section 25.208(n). Because of these errors, Part 25 of the
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  • it will limit the uplink power density of its transmissions below the limits specified in Section 25.223(b) of the Commission's rules. It also states it will reduce the downlink Effective Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) levels of its transmissions so that the corresponding power flux density (PFD) limits produced at the earth's surface will be below the limits specified in Sections 25.208(c) and 25.208(w) of the Commission's rules. Intelsat provided an interference analysis as required by Section 25.140(b)(4)(iii), demonstrating that its proposed space station will not cause more interference to the adjacent 17/24 GHz BSS satellite networks operating in compliance with the technical requirements of this rule, than if its space station were located at the 95° W.L. Appendix F orbital location.
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  • Intelsat states it will limit the uplink power density of its transmissions below the limits specified in Section 25.223(b) of the Commission's rules.22Italso states it will reduce the downlink Effective Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) levels of its transmissions so that the corresponding power flux density (PFD) limits produced at the earth's surface will be below the limits specified in Sections 25.208(c) and 25.208(w) of the Commission's rules.23 10. Intelsat provided aninterference analysis as required by Section 25.140(b)(4)(iii), demonstrating that its proposed space station will not cause more interference to the adjacent 17/24 GHz BSS satellite networks operating in compliance with the technical requirements of thisrule, than if its space station were located at the 95° W.L. Appendix F orbital location.24Intelsat calculated
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  • In its petition for market access, Spectrum Five argues that DIRECTV's application at the 102.825º W.L. orbital location must be dismissed or denied as defective because it exceeds the Commission's power flux density (PFD) limits. In particular, Spectrum Five asserts that DIRECTV improperly relied on weather and atmospheric conditions in calculating that its PFD met the power limits in Section 25.208(w) of the Commission's rules. Based on this allegation, Spectrum Five contends that DIRECTV's application must be dismissed or denied, at which point Spectrum Five claims its application would be first in the application processing queue for the 17/24 GHz BSS frequencies at the 103º W.L. Appendix F orbital location and its related offsets. Spectrum Five continued to raise questions concerning
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  • interference protection.10In its petition for market access, Spectrum Five argues that DIRECTV's application at the 102.825º W.L. orbital location must be dismissed or denied as defective because it exceeds the Commission's power flux density (PFD) limits.11In particular, Spectrum Five asserts that DIRECTV improperly relied on weather and atmospheric conditions in calculating that its PFD met the power limits in Section 25.208(w) of the Commission's rules.12Based on this allegation, Spectrum Five contends that DIRECTV's application must be dismissed or denied, at which point Spectrum Five claims its application would be first in the applicationprocessing queue for the 17/24 GHz BSS frequencies at the 103º W.L. Appendix F orbital location and its related offsets. Spectrum Five continued to raise questions concerning different aspects
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  • Northrop Grumman to comply with any technical requirements that may be applicable in the future. Further, we require Northrop Grumman to coordinate with other co-primary services operating in the NGSO V-band spectrum as described below. First, we find that Northrop Grumman's NGSO downlink operations, based on data provided in Northrop Grumman's Technical Annex, meet the PFD limits contained in Section 25.208(r), (s), and (t) of the Commission's rules in the 40.0-42.0 GHz band. The NGSO operations in the 37.5-40.0 GHz band, however, exceed the ``clear-air'' PFD limits for elevation angles between approximately 11 and 22 degrees. Nevertheless, since Northrop Grumman's system employs very narrow antenna beams, it should be possible for Northrop Grumman to operate only those satellite antenna beams that
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  • 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 unique terms regarding the methodology for calculating PFD, "free space conditions" and "clear sky conditions." Based on the use of these two different terms, DIRECTV asserts that they have two separate meanings. Specifically, DIRECTV contends that "clear sky conditions" include atmospheric loss factors, while "free space conditions" exclude those factors. Although DIRECTV concedes that it should have excluded
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  • Rcd at 9635 ¶ 56 (citing MITRE Corporation, ``Analysis of Potential MVDDS Interference to DBS in the 12.2-12.7 GHz Band'' (Apr. 18, 2001) (MITRE Report)). See, e.g., Second R&O, 17 FCC Rcd at 9634-9664 ¶¶ 53-125; 9690-9695 ¶¶ 196-209; 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.139 (NGSO FSS coordination and information sharing between MVDDS licensees in the 12.2 GHz to 12.7 GHz band); 25.208(k) (Power flux density limits); 101.103 (Frequency coordination procedures); 101.105 (Interference protection criteria); 101.111 (Emission limitations); 101.113 (Transmitter power limitations); 101.129 (Transmitter location); 101.1409 (Treatment of incumbent licensees); 101.1440 (MVDDS protection of DBS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 101.113(a) note 11; 101.147(p). The EIRP limit for MVDDS is expressed as a power spectral density, i.e., 14 dBm per 24 megahertz of spectrum.
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  • 17 FCC Rcd at 9635 ¶ 56 (citing MITRE Corporation, "Analysis of Potential MVDDS Interference to DBS in the 12.2-12.7GHz Band" (Apr. 18, 2001) (MITRE Report)). 7See, e.g., Second R&O, 17 FCC Rcd at 9634-9664 ¶¶ 53-125; 9690-9695 ¶¶ 196-209; 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.139 (NGSO FSS coordination and information sharing betweenMVDDS licensees in the 12.2 GHz to 12.7 GHz band); 25.208(k) (Power flux density limits); 101.103 (Frequency coordination procedures); 101.105 (Interference protection criteria); 101.111 (Emission limitations); 101.113 (Transmitter power limitations); 101.129 (Transmitter location); 101.1409 (Treatment of incumbent licensees); 101.1440 (MVDDS protection of DBS). 8See 47 C.F.R. §§ 101.113(a) note 11; 101.147(p). The EIRP limit for MVDDS is expressed as a power spectral density, i.e., 14 dBm per 24 megahertz of spectrum.
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  • (DBS) service, or Digital Audio Radio Service (DARS) to, from, or within the United States; Communications between ALSAT-designated earth stations and the Star One B1 space station shall be in compliance with the satellite coordination agreements reached between Brazil and other Administrations; Operation of Star One B1 shall be in accordance with the power flux-density requirements of 47 C.F.R. § 25.208 of the Commission's rules. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Star One S.A. IS GRANTED a waiver of Sections 25.210(a)(3), and 25.210(i) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.210(a)(3), and 25.210(i), for the purpose of operating Star One B1 in the conventional C-band. As a condition of the grant of these waivers, Star One must accommodate future space station networks
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  • or Digital Audio Radio Service (DARS) to, from, or within the United States; b) Communications between ALSAT-designated earth stations and the Star One B1 space station shall be in compliance with the satellite coordination agreements reached between Brazil and other Administrations; c) Operation of Star One B1 shall be in accordance with the power flux-density requirements of 47 C.F.R. § 25.208 of the Commission's rules. 33. ITIS FURTHER ORDERED that Star One S.A. IS GRANTED a waiver of Sections 80PanAmSat Licensee Corp., Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 18720, 18723 ¶9 (Int'l Bur. 2001) ("The filing of a license modification application does not justify an extension of a milestone schedule because the decision to seek a modification of one's license
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  • authority to LightSquared Subsidiary LLC, for a period of 30 days, to conduct in-orbit testing of the SkyTerra-1 space station at the 101.3º W.L. orbital location in the 1525-1544/1545-1559 MHz, 10.7-10.95 GHz, and 11.2-11.45 GHz bands (space-to-Earth) and 1626.5-1645.5/1646.5-1660.5 MHz (Earth-to-space) frequency bands. For purposes of this temporary authorization, the Satellite Division waived the power flux density limits in Section 25.208(b) of the Commission's rules. S2459 SAT-STA-20101115-00236 E Effective Date: 12/09/2010 Grant of Authority Special Temporary Authority PanAmSat Licensee Corp. On December 9, 2010, the Satellite Division granted, with conditions, special temporary authority to PanAmSat Licensee Corp. for a period of 30 days to continue to conduct telemetry, tracking, and telecommand operations necessary to drift Intelsat 2 from 157.0° E.L. to
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  • authority to LightSquared Subsidiary LLC, for a period of 30 days, to conduct in-orbit testing of the SkyTerra-1 space station at the 101.3º W.L. orbital location in the 1525-1544/1545-1559 MHz, 10.7-10.95 GHz, and 11.2-11.45 GHz bands (space-to-Earth) and 1626.5-1645.5/1646.5-1660.5 MHz (Earth-to-space) frequency bands. For purposes of this temporary authorization, the Satellite Division waived the power flux density limits in Section 25.208(b) of the Commission's rules. S2459 SAT-STA-20101115-00236 E Effective Date: 12/09/2010 Grant of Authority Special Temporary Authority PanAmSat Licensee Corp. On December 9, 2010, the Satellite Division granted, with conditions, special temporary authority to PanAmSat Licensee Corp. for a period of 30 days to continue to conduct telemetry, tracking, and telecommand operations necessary to drift Intelsat 2 from 157.0° E.L. to
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  • (space-to-Earth) and 29.25-30.0 GHz (Earth-to-space) bands. New DBSD Satellite Services Group, Spectrum Reservation Grant, IBFS File Nos. SAT-MOD-20070919-00129; SAT-AMD-20071129-00161 (Apr. 2, 2008). New DBSD Satellite Services Group has not filed comments on the application. LOI, Attachment A at 7-8. Several rule sections specify power flux-density (PFD) limits for transmitting Ka-band space stations. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 2.106, note US255; 25.138(a)(6); 25.208(c) and (d). A 90 degree elevation would require an earth station to be located on the equator on the same longitude line as the space station (i.e., at 90.9º W.L.). Earth stations operating in the United States will operate with lower elevation angles. This increases the distance between an earth station and the space station, and consequently, will lower the
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  • 18.55-18.8 and 19.7-20.2 (space-to-Earth) and 29.25-30.0 GHz(Earth-to-space) bands. NewDBSD Satellite Services Group, Spectrum Reservation Grant, IBFS File Nos. SAT-MOD-20070919-00129; SAT-AMD-20071129-00161 (Apr. 2, 2008). New DBSD Satellite Services Group has not filed comments on the application. 43LOI, Attachment A at 7-8. 44Several rule sections specify power flux-density (PFD) limits for transmitting Ka-band space stations. See47 C.F.R. §§ 2.106, note US255; 25.138(a)(6); 25.208(c) and (d). 45A 90 degree elevation would require an earth station to be located on the equator on the same longitude line as the space station (i.e., at 90.9º W.L.). Earth stations operating in the United States will operate with lower elevation angles. This increases the distance between an earth station and the space station, and consequently, will lower the
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  • LightSquared Subsidiary LLC, for a period of 30 days, to continue to conduct in-orbit testing of the SkyTerra-1 space station at the 101.3º W.L. orbital location in the 1525-1544/1545-1559 MHz, 10.7-10.95 GHz, and 11.2-11.45 GHz bands (space-to-Earth) and 1626.5-1645.5/1646.5-1660.5 MHz (Earth-to-space) frequency bands. For purposes of this temporary authorization, the Satellite Division waived the power flux density limits in Section 25.208(b) of the Commission's rules. Page 1 of 2 For more information concerning this Notice, contact the Satellite Division at 202-418-0719; TTY 202-418-2555. Page 2 of 2
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  • LightSquared Subsidiary LLC, for a period of 30 days, to continue to conduct in-orbit testing of the SkyTerra-1 space station at the 101.3º W.L. orbital location in the 1525-1544/1545-1559 MHz, 10.7-10.95 GHz, and 11.2-11.45 GHz bands (space-to-Earth) and 1626.5-1645.5/1646.5-1660.5 MHz (Earth-to-space) frequency bands. For purposes of this temporary authorization, the Satellite Division waived the power flux density limits in Section 25.208(b) of the Commission's rules. 997 For more information concerning this Notice, contact the Satellite Division at 202-418-0719; TTY 202-418-2555. 998
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  • LightSquared Subsidiary LLC, for a period of 30 days, to continue to conduct in-orbit testing of the SkyTerra-1 space station at the 101.3º W.L. orbital location in the 1525-1544/1545-1559 MHz, 10.7-10.95 GHz, and 11.2-11.45 GHz bands (space-to-Earth) and 1626.5-1645.5/1646.5-1660.5 MHz (Earth-to-space) frequency bands. For purposes of this temporary authorization, the Satellite Division waived the power flux density limits in Section 25.208(b) of the Commission's rules. S2387 SAT-STA-20110126-00016 E Effective Date: 01/31/2011 Grant of Authority Special Temporary Authority Intelsat License LLC On January 31, 2011, the Satellite Division granted, with conditions, special temporary authority to Intelsat License LLC (formerly PanAmSat Licensee Corp.), for a period of 7 days, to operate the communications payload on the Galaxy 15 space station in the 3700-4200
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  • LightSquared Subsidiary LLC, for a period of 30 days, to continue to conduct in-orbit testing of the SkyTerra-1 space station at the 101.3º W.L. orbital location in the 1525-1544/1545-1559 MHz, 10.7-10.95 GHz, and 11.2-11.45 GHz bands (space-to-Earth) and 1626.5-1645.5/1646.5-1660.5 MHz (Earth-to-space) frequency bands. For purposes of this temporary authorization, the Satellite Division waived the power flux density limits in Section 25.208(b) of the Commission's rules. S2387 SAT-STA-20110126-00016 E Effective Date: 01/31/2011 Grant of Authority Special Temporary Authority Intelsat License LLC On January 31, 2011, the Satellite Division granted, with conditions, special temporary authority to Intelsat License LLC (formerly PanAmSat Licensee Corp.), for a period of 7 days, to operate the communications payload on the Galaxy 15 space station in the 3700-4200
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  • 32-satellite constellation including second-generation satellites will meet these requirements. Narrative Attachment to 12/21/2009 Amendment and Applications for License Modification at 21. Specifically, Globalstar states that ground-level PFD in the S Band will be kept below the coordination threshold levels approved at WRC-95 and that ground-level PFD in the C Band will be within the limits prescribed in 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(n). Id. at 16. Id. at 10-11 and 14-15. Globalstar states that the European Communications Office of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations recently decided to eliminate band segmentation in the Big LEO service-link bands, leaving it to the operators to coordinate their use of the bands between themselves. Id.at 7, citing ECC Decision of 26 June 2009 on
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  • 32-satellite constellation including second-generation satellites will meet these requirements. Narrative Attachment to 12/21/2009 Amendment and Applications for License Modification at 21. 13Specifically, Globalstar states that ground-level PFD in the S Band will be kept below the coordination threshold levels approved at WRC-95 and that ground-level PFD in the C Band will be within the limits prescribed in 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(n). Id.at 16. 14Id. at 10-11 and 14-15. Globalstar states that the European Communications Office of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations recently decided to eliminate band segmentation in theBig LEO service-link bands, leaving it to the operators to coordinate their use of the bands between themselves. Id.at 7, citing ECC Decision of 26 June 2009 on the Harmonisation
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  • offset orbital location at reduced power in July 2009. In the DIRECTV RB-2 Order, the Bureau discussed the PFD limits for the 17/24 GHz BSS, as well as the requirement to demonstrate compliance with those limits. The Bureau found that, contrary to Spectrum Five's assertions, DIRECTV's application was substantially complete, and that the proposed PFD met the limits in Section 25.208(w) of the Commission's rules. In addition, to ensure that DIRECTV's offset operations do not cause any additional interference to a satellite operating at the adjacent Appendix F location, the Bureau imposed a license condition limiting DIRECTV RB-2's operating power to between 0.47 dB and 0.51 dB less than full power, the precise amount depending on the surface location on Earth
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  • band that \ve are assigning for MSC's space-to-Earth feeder links. 19.4-19.6 GHz. is far removed from the spectrum allocated for LMDS systems. Nor is there any reason for concern that MSC's space-to-Earth feeder-link transmissions will unduly interfere with terrestrial services operating in the same frequency range, as its power flux density ' specifications are within the limits prescribed in Section 25.208 of the rules. 15. Insofar as they pertain to the possibility of interference from Earth-to-space feeder-link transmission. CellularVision's comments are misdirected; the objection should have been filed in response to U.S. Leo's pending license application for a gateway Earth station for the IRIDIUM System (which we are concurrently granting in another order). We will overlook the procedural irregularity, though, and
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  • 1999. GE-2 will replace Satcom SN-2, currently operating at 69 W.L. Satcom SN-2's estimated end-of-life is August, 1997. Satcom K-l is authorized to continue operating at 85 W.L. until GE-2 is launched into that orbital position. We emphasize that the Commission expects GE Americom not to exceed the power flux Jer.sHv "PFD""< 'eve!<; ns specified in in C.F R. 5 25.208faV 15031 1998, and GE-6 and GE-7 in the third quarter of the year 2000. 5. GE asserted that its present fleet was essentially filled and therefore its proposed expansion capacity was necessary. GE feared that it would have to scale back service without our authorization of its three proposed expansion satellites. Additionally, GE contended that its proposal to replace Satcom
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  • applied to replace this satellite with its own satellite, GE-3. We did not have sufficient information before us to determine which party was entitled to the replacement expectancy for this jointly licensed satellite. Since we did 9 We emphasize that the Commission expects AT&T Corp. not to exceed the power flux density ("PFD") levels as specified in 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(a). 10 The Ku-band transponders will also provide incidental coverage to Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. 11 AT&T was granted approval to purchase Alascom, and its interest in the Aurora II/Satcom C-5 satellite, on August 1, 1995. See Alascom Inc., 11 F.C.C. Red. 734 (1995). Telstar 6 is being planned as a replacement for Aurora II, which will reach its end-of-Iife
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  • 2 GE AmeriCom Order at 13776. 16440 Federal Communications Commission DA 98-929 6. We must also look at the technical details of the replacement satellite in order to ensure that the new satellite functions within the relevant parameters of the satellite being replaced. Telstar 5 meets the power flux density ("PFD") requirements for downlink C-band operations as defined in Section 25.208 of the Commission's rules.13 Loral SpaceCom acknowledges, however, that the spectral density downlink power level is 6.2 dB over the limit in the Ku-band14 as defined in Section 25.212 of the Commission's rules.15 We find that the Ku-band spectral density can be brought into conformance with the rules either by reducing the spectral density downlink power to the level consistent
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  • systems operating in shared bands. These PFD limits, however, remain virtually unchanged as a result of Teledesic's proposed modifications. With respect to the Teledesic's service link terminals, the PFD is slightly decreased. With respect to the gigalink terminals, the PFD is slightly increased. In any event, in all cases, the modified PFD limits continue to meet the requirements of Section 25.208(c), 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(c), of the Commission's Rules. This limit ensures that there will not be any unacceptable interference to terrestrial receivers in this band. Further, the slight decrease in PFD in Teledesic's service bands, appears small enough such that the Teledesic earth station receivers will not be considered more susceptible to interference from terrestrial transmitters and other NGSO FSS
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  • of Additional Spectrum ) in the 17.3-17.8 GHz and 24.75-25.25 GHz ) Frequency Bands for Broadcast ) Satellite-Service Use ) ERRATUM By the Chief, International Bureau: Released: November 21, 2001 On November 1, 2001, the Commission released a First Order on Reconsideration in the above-captioned proceeding. In this action, an improper reference was made to another rule section in rule 25.208(d). Therefore, with this Erratum we correct the improper reference. This correction has been made prior to the printing of the FCC Record and thus the Record will be published correctly. The introductory phrase in the first line of Rule section 25.208(d) is now corrected to read, ``In addition to the limits specified in paragraph (c) of this section, the power
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  • of Additional Spectrum ) in the 17.3-17.8 GHz and 24.75-25.25 GHz ) Frequency Bands for Broadcast ) Satellite-Service Use ) ERRATUM By the Chief, International Bureau: Released: November 21, 2001 On November 1, 2001, the Commission released a First Order on Reconsideration in the above-captioned proceeding. In this action, an improper reference was made to another rule section in rule 25.208(d). Therefore, with this Erratum we correct the improper reference. This correction has been made prior to the printing of the FCC Record and thus the Record will be published correctly. The introductory phrase in the first line of Rule section 25.208(d) is now corrected to read, ``In addition to the limits specified in paragraph (c) of this section, the power
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  • ) ) ) ) ET Docket No. 98-206 RM-9147 RM-9245 Released: August 14, 2002 By the Deputy Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division: On May 23, 2002, the Commission released a Memorandum Opinion and Order and Second Report and Order (FCC 02-116) in the above captioned proceeding. This action inadvertently overwrote one paragraph that was recently added to Section 25.208 of the Commission's Rules. Therefore, with this Third Erratum, we correct the rules in Appendix D. In addition, the table of contents description of Section 101.1412 of the Commission's Rules, in Appendix D was incorrect and will be corrected to comport with the text of the Memorandum Opinion and Order and Second Report and Order. Moreover, Section 101.1417 of the
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  • the Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology: On April 29, 2003, the Commission released its Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order (Fourth MO&O), FCC03-97, in the above proceeding. The Fourth MO&O has a typographical error in the new paragraph (g) that was adopted in Section 25.146 of our rules. Paragraph (g) incorrectly cross references non-existent Section 25.205 (o) instead of Section 25.208 (o). The discussion in the text of the Fourth MO&O at paragraph 108 clearly indicates that Section 25.208 (o) is the correct section that should be cross referenced in Section 25.146. We thus correct Section 25.146 (g) to read as follows: ``Operational power flux density, space-to-Earth direction, limits. Ninety days prior to the initiation of service to the public, the
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  • arrival. This proposal, which was adopted by WRC-2000, balances the need for a world-wide primary allocation for the EESS with the need for a more workable FSS pfd limit. Recognizing that the relaxed pfd limit would benefit FSS operators in the 18.6-18.8 GHz band, and after coordination with NTIA, we hereby adopt the WRC-2000 relaxed pfd limit within new section 25.208 (e) and appropriately modify FN US 255 of Section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules. Future use of narrowband terrestrial fixed service operations in the 18.55-18.8 GHz band, specifically the 18.58-18.82 GHz band, will be unavailable due to the inability to access its paired spectrum at 18.92-19.16 GHz. Finally, we conclude that the public interest is best served by designating the
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  • NGSO FSS systems operating in the 10.7-11.7 GHz band. Additionally, we note that these PFD values are the same as those governing GSO operations in this band, except the NGSO PFD limits must be met in a 1 megahertz rather than a 4 kilohertz reference bandwidth. We are also modifying the GSO PFD limits to protect terrestrial services in Section 25.208(b) of the Commission's Rules to a 1 megahertz reference bandwidth. While the PFD limits discussed above appear to be adequate for most operating situations, we find that these PFD limits may not be adequate to protect terrestrial operations with high elevation look angles and ATPC from receiving unacceptable mainbeam-to-mainbeam interference. We note that the minimum operating angle for each proposed
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  • that there are many regulatory difficulties in verifying compliance with aggregate limits. We therefore decided not to require a demonstration of NGSO FSS compliance with the aggregate limits. We warned NGSO FSS applicants, however, that we will require them to demonstrate their ability to meet aggregate EPFDdown limits that may be set in the future, as set out in Section 25.208(h). This issue is currently being considered within the ITU, with the active participation of the United States. The regulatory difficulties that prevented us from mandating verification of aggregate EPFDdown limits have not been resolved at this time. Specifically, a suitable methodology has yet to be developed that would allow the calculation of the aggregate EPFDdown produced by all NGSO FSS
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  • potential interference to terrestrial services. Subsequent studies conducted in the United States indicate that NGSO FSS systems should observe a 12 dB satellite PFD reduction in order to protect the FS. We propose to strengthen the level of protection provided for terrestrial services domestically by incorporating a modified version of this footnote into the PFD limits we propose in Section 25.208 of our rules. Specifically, we propose to lower the Article S21 PFD limits for NGSO FSS by 12 dB but provide for operation up to the Article S21 values under fade conditions. We request comment on this proposal. 4. Additional GSO FSS Constraints WRC-2000 imposed similar additional restrictions on GSO FSS systems that operate in Region 2 in the 37.5-40.0
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  • GHz Order and blanket licensing. We also address a number of issues raised by Teledesic Corporation (Teledesic) in its letter to the Commission and its request for judicial review of the rules adopted by the Commission in the 18 GHz Order. Specifically, we change the power flux-density (pfd) value for the 18.3-18.8 GHz frequency band to the values in section 25.208(c) to be consistent with the pfd limit in the Radio Regulations of the International Telecommunications Union and we delete section 25.208(d), which previously contained pfd limits for the 18.3-18.8 GHz frequency band. We also determine that the pfd level in section 25.138(a)(6) of -118 dBW/m2/MHz should apply to all Geostationary Satellite Orbit/Fixed Satellite Service (GSO/FSS) downlink bands in which the
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  • FINAL RULES For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the FCC amends 47 C.F.R. Parts 25 and 101 as follows: PART 25 - SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS The authority citation for Part 25 continues to read as follows: AUTHORITY: 47 U.S.C. 701-744. Interprets or applies sec. 303. 47 U.S.C. sections 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309, and 332, unless otherwise noted. Section 25.208 is amended by adding new paragraph (k) to read as follows: § 25.208 Power flux density limits. * * * * * (k) In the band 12.2-12.7 GHz, for NGSO FSS space stations, the low-angle power flux-density at the Earth's surface produced by emissions from a space station for all conditions and for all methods of modulation shall not exceed
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  • ) ) ) ) ET Docket No. 98-206 RM-9147 RM-9245 Released: August 14, 2002 By the Deputy Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division: On May 23, 2002, the Commission released a Memorandum Opinion and Order and Second Report and Order (FCC 02-116) in the above captioned proceeding. This action inadvertently overwrote one paragraph that was recently added to Section 25.208 of the Commission's Rules. Therefore, with this Third Erratum, we correct the rules in Appendix D. In addition, the table of contents description of Section 101.1412 of the Commission's Rules, in Appendix D was incorrect and will be corrected to comport with the text of the Memorandum Opinion and Order and Second Report and Order. Moreover, Section 101.1417 of the
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  • aggregate limits of any kind. This issue has been considered within the ITU, with the active participation of the United States. We placed NGSO FSS applicants on notice in the First Report and Order that we will require them to demonstrate their ability to meet aggregate EPFDdown limits that may be set in the future, as set out in Section 25.208(h). At the time the Commission adopted the Notice in this proceeding, a suitable methodology had not yet been developed that would allow the calculation of the aggregate EPFDdown produced by all NGSO FSS systems, including systems not serving the United States. Without such methodology we could not establish procedures for NGSO FSS applicants to follow for demonstration of compliance with
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  • 12 13.75-14 4, 12 14-14.2 5 14.2-14.5 15.43-15.63 12, 15 17.3-17.8 9 27.5-29.5 1 29.5-30 48.2-50.2 * * * 14 See 47 C.F.R. § 2.106, footnotes S5.444A and US344, for conditions that apply to this band. 15 See 47 C.F.R. § 2.106, footnotes S5.511C and US359, for conditions that apply to this band. * * * * * 6. Section 25.208 is amended by adding new paragraph (n) to read as follows: § 25.208 Power flux density limits. * * * * * (n) The power-flux density at the Earth's surface produced by emissions from a space station in the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth), for all conditions and for all methods of modulation, shall not exceed the limits given in Table N.
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  • 22318, ¶ 18. Redesignation of the 17.7-19.7 GHz Frequency Band, Blanket Licensing of Satellite Earth Stations in the 17.7-20.2 GHz and 27.5-30.0 GHz Frequency Bands, and the Allocation of Additional Spectrum in the 17.3-17.8 GHz and 24.75-25.25 GHz Frequency Bands for Broadcast Satellite-Service Use, Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 13430, 13471, ¶ 86 (2000) (``18 GHz Order''); 47 C.F.R. 25.208(f). 18 GHz Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 13475, ¶ 95. See International Bureau Orders and Authorizations, released Jan. 31, 2001 for Teledesic LLC, DA 01-229; GE American Communications Corp., DA 01-225; PanAmSat Corp., DA 01-228; EchoStar Satellite Corp., DA 01-224; WB Holdings1, LLC, DA 01-231; VisionStar, Inc. DA 01-230; Motorola Inc., DA 01-222; Loral Space & Communications Corp., DA 01-227;
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  • one preliminary step towards preparing a necessary ITU submission. More importantly, the .gxt format would enable the Commission to extract data from antenna gain contour diagrams and conduct analyses. This would be very helpful in determining whether the proposed satellite would comply with the Commission's technical rules. We further propose collecting more precise data on power flux density (PFD). Section 25.208 establishes PFD limits in several frequency bands, and in general, the PFD limits for angles of arrival between 5° and 25° above the horizontal plane is a function of the angle of arrival. We currently require PFD calculations in space station applications, but not in any particular format. Requiring more detailed PFD information in applications might help discourage some applicants
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  • Detailed PFD Information Background. Section 25.114(c)(9) directs GSO applicants to provide data on power flux density (PFD), but does not provide any guidance on how detailed those calculations should be. In the Space Station Reform NPRM, the Commission proposed collecting more precise data on the PFD levels of proposed satellites. The Commission noted that the PFD limits established in Section 25.208 for angles of arrival between 5° and 25° above the horizontal plane are functions of the angle of arrival. The Commission also noted that space station applicants are required to show that they will comply with the PFD limits in Section 25.208, but not in any particular format. The Commission therefore invited comment on requiring space station applicants to specify
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  • Detailed PFD Information Background. Section 25.114(c)(9) directs GSO applicants to provide data on power flux density (PFD), but does not provide any guidance on how detailed those calculations should be. In the Space Station Reform NPRM, the Commission proposed collecting more precise data on the PFD levels of proposed satellites. The Commission noted that the PFD limits established in Section 25.208 for angles of arrival between 5° and 25° above the horizontal plane are functions of the angle of arrival. The Commission also noted that space station applicants are required to show that they will comply with the PFD limits in Section 25.208, but not in any particular format. The Commission therefore invited comment on requiring space station applicants to specify
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  • is suspended and the requirement for coordination will be based on bandwidth overlap and the satellite network using the GSO has specific receive earth stations which meet all of the following conditions: earth station antenna maximum isotropic gain greater than or equal to 64 dBi; G/T of 44 dB/K or higher; and emission bandwidth of 250 MHz. ***** 4. Section 25.208 is amended so that Footnote 5 of Table 1L and Footnote 5 of Table 1M read as follows: ***** For each reference antenna diameter, the limit consists of the complete curve on a plot which is linear in decibels for the EPFD levels and logarithmic for the time percentages, with straight lines joining the data points. APPENDIX B: FINAL REGULATORY
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  • Communications Commission at 3 (December 8, 1999) [hereinafter Growth Zone Proposal] Amendment Of Parts 2, 25, and 97 Of The Commission's Rules With Regard To The Mobile Satellite Service Above 1 GHz, ET Docket 98-142, Report and Order, FCC 02-23, 17 FCC Rcd 2658 (rel. Feb. 7, 2002); 47 C.F.R. § 25.201 (defining the mobile-satellite service). See 47 C.F.R. § 25.208; see also First R&O ¶ 39. See ITU-R Working Party 9A (WP 9A) and Joint Working Party 4-9S (JWP 4-9S). See WRC-2000 Provisional Final Acts at Article S21. See First R&O ¶¶ 35-37 (discussing comments). See First R&O ¶ 42; 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.203 & 101.103. See First R&O ¶ 42. See First R&O ¶ 41. Skybridge points to the
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  • FS and FSS spectrum. The only outstanding issues are how to implement PFD limits under varying propagation conditions in the 37.5-40.0 GHz band, and how to protect the Radio Astronomy Service (RAS) observations in the 42.5-43.5 GHz band from satellite operations in the 42.0-42.5 GHz band. The PFD levels we adopt for the 37.5-42.0 GHz bands are contained in Section 25.208. Several commenters support the WRC-2000 ``top-down'' approach, which establishes relatively high PFD limits for fade conditions and relied on licensees to decrease their PFD to account for normal operating conditions. TRW, for example, notes that, since the WRC-2000, the US has firmly backed the WRC-methodology in the ITU-R. TRW therefore alleges that adopting the US/CITEL ``bottom-up'' approach ``will likely cause
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  • the adopted rules allow for NGSO FSS and MVDDS licensees to agree to separations less than 10 km without limit. Moreover, since MVDDS is co-primary with NGSO FSS, MVDDS will be able to deploy in any location wherever they are the first entrant. NGSO FSS Limits. Positions of the Parties. SkyBridge argues that the low angle PFD limits of Section 25.208(k) imposed on NGSO FSS downlink transmissions in the 12 GHz band to protect MVDDS receivers are unnecessarily burdensome because they based on worst case assumptions and would apply at all times (i.e. ``hard limit''). SkyBridge explains that it previously accepted Northpoint's proposed PFD limits, which are 10 dB tighter than those specified in Article 21 of the International Radio Regulations
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  • services and No. 5.43A does not apply. PART 25--SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS 4. The authority citation for Part 25 continues to read as follows: Authority: 47 U.S.C. 701-744. Interprets or applies Sections 4, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309 and 332 of the Communications Act, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Sections 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309 and 332, unless otherwise noted. 5. Section 25.208 is amended by adding new paragraph (p) to read as follows: § 25.208 Power flux density limits * * * * * (p) The power flux-density at the Earth's surface produced by emissions from a space station in either the Earth exploration-satellite service in the band 25.5-27 GHz or the inter-satellite service in the band 25.25-27.5 GHz for all conditions
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  • In the 3650 MHz Service Rules Notice we sought comment on whether we should adopt a rule for the power flux density (pfd) that a space station operating in the 3650-3700 MHz band may produce consistent with the limit for space stations in the adjacent 3700-4200 MHz band. The limit for the 3700-4200 MHz band, which is contained in Section 25.208(a) of the Commission's rules, is identical to the limit in the ITU Radio Regulations, which applies throughout the 3400-4200 MHz band. One commenter supports applying the same pfd limit in the 3650-3700 MHz band as we do to the upper adjacent band. In order to conform our rules in this regard to the ITU Radio Regulations, we will apply the
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  • No. 5.43A does not apply. PART 25 - SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS 10. The authority citation for Part 25 continues to read as follows: Authority: 47 U.S.C. 701-744. Interprets or applies Sections 4, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309 and 332 of the Communications Act, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Sections 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309 and 332, unless otherwise noted. 11. Section 25.208 is amended by adding new paragraph (p) to read as follows: § 25.208 Power flux-density limits. * * * * * (p) The power flux-density at the Earth's surface produced by emissions from a space station in either the Earth exploration-satellite service in the band 25.5-27 GHz or the inter-satellite service in the band 25.25-27.5 GHz for all conditions and
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  • and never cause a complete interruption of the reception of the video picture by a BSS receiver. In the NGSO FSS Ku-Band R&O & FNPRM, the Commission adopted limits on EPFD from NGSO-FSS satellites to protect GSO FSS and DBS systems. Single-entry EPFD limits from Table 22-1D of Article 22 of the ITU Radio Regulations have been incorporated into Section 25.208(l) of our rules. Aggregate EPFD limits contained in ITU Resolution 76 (WRC-2000) Table 1D have been incorporated into Section 25.208(m) of our rules. Discussion. The Commission's rules apply footnote 5.487A of the International Radio Regulations to the frequency band 12.2-12.7 GHz in the U.S. domestic allocation. Thus, we tentatively conclude that since we intend to treat reduced spacing DBS space
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  • amended as follows: I. PART 25 - SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS 1. The authority citation for Part 25 continues to read as follows: AUTHORITY: 47 U.S.C. 701-744. Interprets or applies Sections 4, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309, and 332 of the Communications Act, as amended. 47 U.S.C. Sections 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309, and 332, unless otherwise noted. 2. Amend Section 25.208 by adding a new paragraph (v) to read as follows: § 25.208 Power flux density limits ***** (v) In the band 2496-2500 MHz, the power flux-density at the Earth's surface produced by emissions from non-geostationary space stations for all conditions and all methods of modulation shall not exceed the following values: 1 MHz and for all angles of arrival between
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  • low elevation angles. Historically, the Commission has adopted power flux density (pfd) limits to protect terrestrial service antennas from interference from co-frequency space station transmissions. At present, neither the Commission's rules nor the ITU define any pfd limits for BSS systems operating in the 17.7-17.8 GHz band. Prior to adoption of the 18 GHz Report and Order in 2002, Section 25.208(c) of the Commission's rules imposed pfd limits for the FSS in the entire 17.7-19.7 GHz band and Article 21 of the ITU Radio Regulations imposes the same pfd limits on the FSS operating in the 17.7-19.7 GHz band in order to protect terrestrial stations. We propose to extend these same pfd limits to the BSS service (space-to-Earth) in the 17.7-17.8
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  • low elevation angles. Historically, the Commission has adopted power flux density (pfd) limits to protect terrestrial service antennas from interference from co-frequency space station transmissions. At present, neither the Commission's rules nor the ITU define any pfd limits for BSS systems operating in the 17.7-17.8 GHz band. Prior to adoption of the 18 GHz Report and Order in 2002, Section 25.208(c) of the Commission's rules imposed pfd limits for the FSS in the entire 17.7-19.7 GHz band and Article 21 of the ITU Radio Regulations imposes the same pfd limits on the FSS operating in the 17.7-19.7 GHz band in order to protect terrestrial stations. We propose to extend these same pfd limits to the BSS service (space-to-Earth) in the 17.7-17.8
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  • to operate at full power and with full interference protection, if there is no 17/24 GHz BSS space station assigned to, or a prior-filed application requesting assignment to, an orbital location less than four degrees from the applicant's proposed offset location. Thus, a full-power offset space station operator may operate at the maximum power flux density levels specified in Sections 25.208(c) and (w) of our rules, and will be accorded the same interference protection that it would receive if the space station were located precisely at an Appendix F location. Further, once we have authorized a full-power offset space station, subsequently licensed space stations operating less than four degrees away from the offset space station will be required to reduce transmitted
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  • and all the information requested in Section 25.114(d) of the Commission's rules. As amended in Appendix B of this Order, Section 25.114(d) requires 17/24 GHz BSS satellite applicants to show that the proposed satellite will be able to function in a four-degree spacing environment. Applicants will be required to demonstrate that they comply with the pfd limits in new Section 25.208(v), or, if they do not, to demonstrate how they will affect adjacent 17/24 GHz BSS satellite networks, and that the operators of those networks agree to the applicant's proposed operations. Applicants whose proposed orbital locations are offset from the 17/24 GHz BSS orbital locations listed in Appendix F will be required to show that they do not cause more interference
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  • Policies Pertaining to a Mobile Satellite Service in the 1610-1626.5/2483.5-2500 MHz Frequency Bands, CC Docket No. 92-166, Report and Order, FCC 94-261, 9 FCC Rcd 5936 (1994), on reconsideration, Memorandum Opinion and Order, FCC 96-54, 11 FCC Rcd 12861 (1996). See Big LEO Order on Reconsideration and AWS 5th MO&O, 21 FCC Rcd at 5624 ¶ 31; 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(v). ITU-RR App. 5, Annex 1 includes coordination threshold values of pfd for non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) space stations and degradation of performance values for terrestrial systems, and addresses both analog and digital fixed use in the 2496-2500 MHz band. Big LEO Order on Reconsideration and AWS 5th MO&O, 21 FCC Rcd at 5624 ¶ 31. Id. (citing ITU-RR App. 5,
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  • ``Recommendation 2-1.'' See 37-40 GHz Third Notice, 19 FCC Rcd at 8260, ¶ 71. See ITU RR, Appendix 7, Annex 7. See V-band Second Report and Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 25438, ¶ 23. See id. at 25442, ¶ 33. See id. at 25438, ¶ 23. The PFD limits for FSS in the band are contained in 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(q)-(t). See id. at 25438, ¶ 23. See V-band Second Report and Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 25442, ¶ 33; 47 C.F.R. § 25.202 (a)(1), n.15. See V-band Second Report and Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 25440, ¶ 29. See id. at 25440, ¶ 29. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.208 (p) note, (q) note. See id. See Appx. A, § 3.3.
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  • PFD levels.71As FSS PFD levels increase above the normal, clear-air PFD limit to compensate for rain fade, a greater number of FS 63See V-band Second Report and Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 25438, ¶ 23. 64See id.at 25442, ¶ 33. 65See id. at 25438, ¶ 23. The PFD limits for FSS in the band are contained in 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(q)-(t). 66See id.at 25438, ¶ 23. 67See V-band Second Report and Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 25442, ¶ 33; 47 C.F.R. § 25.202 (a)(1), n.15. 68See V-band Second Report and Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 25440, ¶ 29. 69See id.at 25440, ¶ 29. 70See47 C.F.R. § 25.208 (p) note, (q) note. 71Seeid. 15675 Federal Communications Commission FCC 10-186 stations will be
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  • FSS system licensee shall submit a comprehensive technical showing for the non-geostationary satellite orbit Fixed Satellite Service (NGSO FSS) system in the 10.7 GHz to 14.5 GHz bands. The technical information shall demonstrate that the NGSO FSS system is expected not to operate in excess of the additional operational EPFDdown limits and the operational EPFDdown limits as specified in §§ 25.208(i) and (j), and notes 2 and 3 to Table 1L in § 25.208(l). If the technical demonstration exceeds the additional operational EPFDdown limits or the operational EPFDdown limits at any test points with the United States for domestic service and at any test points out side of the United States for international service, the NGSO FSS system licensee shall not
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  • generally defines the term "small entity" as referring to any "small business," "small organization," or "small governmental jurisdiction."26The term "small business" has the same meaning as the term "small business concern" under the Small Business Act.27A small business concern is one which: (1) is independently owned and operated; (2) is 21Seeproposed revisions to 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.109(c), 25.116(e), 25.119(b)(2), 25.134, 25.208(s), 25.209(h), 25.214(a)(2), 25.220(a)(1), 25.271(c)(1), and 25.271(c)(3) in Appendix A. 2247 C.F.R. §§ 1.1200, 1.1206; Amendment of 47 C.F.R. § 1.1200 et seq. Concerning Ex Parte Presentations in Commission Proceedings, Report and Order, GC Docket No. 95-21, 12 FCC Rcd 7348 (1997). 2347 C.F.R. § 1.1206(b)(2). 24The RFA, see5 U.S.C. § 601 et. seq., has been amended by the Contract With
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  • Rcd at 9635 ¶ 56 (citing MITRE Corporation, ``Analysis of Potential MVDDS Interference to DBS in the 12.2-12.7 GHz Band'' (Apr. 18, 2001) (MITRE Report)). See, e.g., Second R&O, 17 FCC Rcd at 9634-9664 ¶¶ 53-125; 9690-9695 ¶¶ 196-209; 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.139 (NGSO FSS coordination and information sharing between MVDDS licensees in the 12.2 GHz to 12.7 GHz band); 25.208(k) (Power flux density limits); 101.103 (Frequency coordination procedures); 101.105 (Interference protection criteria); 101.111 (Emission limitations); 101.113 (Transmitter power limitations); 101.129 (Transmitter location); 101.1409 (Treatment of incumbent licensees); 101.1440 (MVDDS protection of DBS). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 101.113(a) note 11; 101.147(p). The EPFD is the power flux density produced at a DBS receive earth station, taking into account shielding effects and
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  • the pfd coordination trigger value adopted in this Order and the 6% increase in system noise temperature advocated by Telesat share a common technical origin. This is true because the pfd coordination trigger value adopted in this Order is derived using an assumed percentage increase in noise temperature no greater than 6%. EchoStar Reply Comments at 30. 47 C.F.R. § 25.208. Application of SES Americom Inc., IBFS File No. SAT-LOA-20080910-00173 (Call Sign S2763), Table S12, Analog Modulation Parameters, Schedule S Attachment at 8; Application of Skynet Satellite Corporation, IBFS File No. SAT-LOA-20080910-00174 (Call Sign S2764), Table S.12, Analog Modulation Parameters, Schedule S Attachment at 8. DBS networks are required to locate their TT&C operations within specially designated band segments. The DBS
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  • Comments at 4. 42We note that thepfd coordination trigger value adopted in this Orderand the 6% increase in system noise temperature advocated by Telesatshare a common technical origin.This is true because the pfd coordination trigger value adopted in this Order is derived using an assumed percentage increase in noise temperature no greater than 6%.EchoStar ReplyComments at 30. 4347 C.F.R. § 25.208. 44Application of SES Americom Inc., IBFS File No. SAT-LOA-20080910-00173 (Call Sign S2763), Table S12, Analog Modulation Parameters, Schedule S Attachment at 8; Application of Skynet Satellite Corporation, IBFS File No. SAT-LOA-20080910-00174 (Call Sign S2764), Table S.12, Analog Modulation Parameters, Schedule S Attachment at 8. 45DBS networks are required to locate their TT&C operations within specially designated band segments. The DBS
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  • a uniform spatial density across the bandwidth for all modulations. The PFD at each angle of arrival is to be provided in dB(W/m2) in either a 4 kHz or 1 MHz reference bandwidth. The selection of the reference bandwidth depends upon the appropriate FCC Rules that apply to the subject frequency band, radio service, and type of satellite orbit. See §25.208 for the applicable PFD limits. S9. SPACE STATION CHANNELS Items S9a-S9f should be completed for both GSO and NGSO satellite systems. These items collect information about the channel frequencies used by the satellite system. Each channel frequency must be assigned a unique "Channel No." (item S9a) which will be referenced in Table S10 (items S10c and S10e). Item S9f: Indicate
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  • (dBW/m2 per Reference Bandwidth*) At Angle of Arrival above horizontal (for emission with highest PFD) (g) 5 Deg (h) 10 Deg (i) 15 Deg (j) 20 Deg (k) 25 Deg (l) Reference Bandwidth* (4kHz or 1MHz) *Use a Reference Bandwidth of 4 kHz or 1 MHz as appropriate to the FCC Rules that apply to the subject frequency band (§ 25.208). Rev 4d, June 19, 2003, 5:45 pm FCC 312, Schedule S - Page 5 June, 2003 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION SATELLITE SPACE STATION AUTHORIZATIONS Page 6: Channels and Transponders FCC Form 312 - Schedule S: (Technical and Operational Description) S9. SPACE STATION CHANNELS For each frequency channel provide: (a) Channel No. (b) Assigned Bandwidth (kHz) (c) T/R Mode (d) Center Frequency
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  • NGSO FSS systems operating in the 10.7-11.7 GHz band. Additionally, we note that these PFD values are the same as those governing GSO operations in this band, except the NGSO PFD limits must be met in a 1 megahertz rather than a 4 kilohertz reference bandwidth. We are also modifying the GSO PFD limits to protect terrestrial services in Section 25.208(b) of the Commission's Rules to a 1 megahertz reference bandwidth. While the PFD limits discussed above appear to be adequate for most operating situations, we find that these PFD limits may not be adequate to protect terrestrial operations with high elevation look angles and ATPC from receiving unacceptable mainbeam-to-mainbeam interference. We note that the minimum operating angle for each proposed
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  • December 16, 1996). This decision was made in light of the recognition that the Ku-band VSAT industry had matured sufficiently to the point where it was no longer necessary to monitor growth on an annual basis. At a future date a similar modification to the Ka-band earth station reporting requirement might also be made. 72 See 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.134, 25.208. 73 See 47 C.F.R. § 25.209. 74 See 47 C.F.R. § 25.134. Section 25.134 establishes uplink and downlink power density limits and simultaneously provides a mechanism for licensing of those systems that do not conform to the power levels specified. 75 Motorola comments at 8. 76 2-degree orbital spacing assumes a coordinate system referenced to the Earth's center. Off-axis angle
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  • TERMINATION, AND REINSTATEMENT OF STATION AUTHORIZATION 25.160 Administrative sanctions. 25.161 Automatic termination of station authorization. 25.162 Cause for termination of interference protection. 25.163 Reinstatement. Subpart C - Technical Standards 25.201 Definitions. 25.202 Frequencies, frequency tolerance and emission limitations. 25.203 Choice of sites and frequencies. 25.204 Power limits. 25.205 Minimum angle of antenna elevation. 25.206 Station identification. 25.207 Cessation of emissions. 25.208 Power flux density limits. Federal Communications Commission FCC 97-70 78 25.209 Antenna performance standards. 25.210 Technical requirements for space stations in the Fixed-Satellite Service. 25.211 Video transmissions in the Domestic Fixed-Satellite Service. 25.212 Narrowband transmission in the Fixed-Satellite Service. 25.213 Inter-service coordination requirements for the 1.6/2.4 GHz Mobile-Satellite Service. 25.214 Technical requirements for space stations in the satellite digital audio
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  • NGSO FSS systems operating in the 10.7-11.7 GHz band. Additionally, we note that these PFD values are the same as those governing GSO operations in this band, except the NGSO PFD limits must be met in a 1 megahertz rather than a 4 kilohertz reference bandwidth.95 We are also modifying the GSO PFD limits to protect terrestrial services in Section 25.208(b) of the Commission's Rules96 to a 1 megahertz reference bandwidth. 40. While the PFD limits discussed above appear to be adequate for most operating situations, we find that these PFD limits may not be adequate to protect terrestrial operations with high elevation look angles and ATPC from receiving unacceptable mainbeam-to-mainbeam interference.97 We note that 91 More specifically, these studies have
• http://wireless.fcc.gov/auctions/53/releases/fc020116.pdf
  • For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the FCC amends 47 C.F.R. Parts 25 and 101 as follows: PART 25 ­ SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS 1. The authority citation for Part 25 continues to read as follows: AUTHORITY: 47 U.S.C. 701-744. Interprets or applies sec. 303. 47 U.S.C. sections 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309, and 332, unless otherwise noted. 2. Section 25.208 is amended by adding new paragraph (k) to read as follows: § 25.208 Power flux density limits. * * * * * (k) In the band 12.2-12.7 GHz, for NGSO FSS space stations, the low-angle power flux-density at the Earth's surface produced by emissions from a space station for all conditions and for all methods of modulation shall not exceed
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit APPENDIX D: FINAL RULES PART 25 - SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS § 25.208 Power flux density limits. (k) In the band 12.2-12.7 GHz, for NGSO FSS space stations, the low-angle power flux-density at the Earth's surface produced by emissions from a space station for all conditions and for all methods of modulation shall not exceed the lower of the following values: -158 dB(W/m2) in any 4 kHz band for angles of arrival between
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Orders/2000/fcc00363.doc
  • § 25.202(g). TT&C is a space operations service. See 47 C.F.R. § 2.1 (definition of space operations service). Space operations functions ``will normally be provided within the service in which the space station is operating.'' Id., note. Thus, a space station that otherwise operates in an FSS allocation may also provide TT&C in an FSS allocation. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(a). See ITU Radio Regulation S21.16. See e.g., PanAmSat comments at 4; Globecast comments at 2; Wold reply comments at 4-5. See PanAmSat comments at 4; Wold reply comments at 4-5. See, e.g., Amendment of the Commission's Rules Concerning Maritime Communications, PR Docket No. 92-257, Second Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 12 FCC Rcd 16949, 17015
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Orders/2000/fcc00418.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Orders/2000/fcc00418.pdf http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Orders/2000/fcc00418.txt
  • NGSO FSS systems operating in the 10.7-11.7 GHz band. Additionally, we note that these PFD values are the same as those governing GSO operations in this band, except the NGSO PFD limits must be met in a 1 megahertz rather than a 4 kilohertz reference bandwidth. We are also modifying the GSO PFD limits to protect terrestrial services in Section 25.208(b) of the Commission's Rules to a 1 megahertz reference bandwidth. While the PFD limits discussed above appear to be adequate for most operating situations, we find that these PFD limits may not be adequate to protect terrestrial operations with high elevation look angles and ATPC from receiving unacceptable mainbeam-to-mainbeam interference. We note that the minimum operating angle for each proposed
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Notices/1998/fcc98235.pdf http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Notices/1998/fcc98235.txt http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Notices/1998/fcc98235.wp
  • December 16, 1996). This decision was made in light of the recognition that the Ku-band VSAT industry had matured sufficiently to the point where it was no longer necessary to monitor growth on an annual basis. At a future date a similar modification to the Ka-band earth station reporting requirement might also be made. 72 See 47 C.F.R. §§ 25.134, 25.208. 73 See 47 C.F.R. § 25.209. 74 See 47 C.F.R. § 25.134. Section 25.134 establishes uplink and downlink power density limits and simultaneously provides a mechanism for licensing of those systems that do not conform to the power levels specified. 75 Motorola comments at 8. 76 2-degree orbital spacing assumes a coordinate system referenced to the Earth's center. Off-axis angle
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/2000/da000412.doc
  • for earth stations and terrestrial stations that are also contained in Section 25.251(b) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.251(b), are being changed. We see no connection between prospective changes in the ITU Radio Regulations for earth station coordination with terrestrial stations and our consideration of PanAmSat's application to launch and operate a replacement satellite. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(b). Allocation of a given frequency band for a particular service on a primary basis entitles operators to protection against harmful interference from stations of "secondary" services. Further, secondary services cannot claim protection from harmful interference caused by stations of a primary service. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 2.104(d) and 2.105(c). Services allocated to particular frequency bands on "co-primary" basis have equal
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/International/Orders/2000/da001489.doc
  • must submit a balance sheet documenting current assets and operating income sufficient to cover its costs. Current assets -- which include cash, inventory, and accounts receivable -- provide a general measure of a company's ability to raise funds on the basis of its on-going operations. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.114(c)(13); 1985 Orbit Assignment Order at 1272. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.208(b). Allocation of a given frequency band for a particular service on a primary basis entitles operators to protection against harmful interference from stations of "secondary" services. Further, secondary services cannot claim protection from harmful interference caused by stations of a primary service. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 2.104(d) and 2.105(c). Use of the band by the FSS domestically in the United
• http://www.fcc.gov/ib/sd/se/permitted.html
  • for U.S. Earth Stations with an ALSAT Classification: 3700-4200 MHz 5925-6425 MHz 11.7-12.2 GHz 14.0-14.5 GHz Conditions: 1. Communications between ALSAT-designated routine earth stations and the AMAZONAS- 1 satellite shall be in compliance with the satellite coordination agreements reached between Brazil and other administrations. 2. Operation of AMAZONAS-1 shall be in accordance with the power flux-density requirements of 47 C.F.R. 25.208 of the Commission's Rules. 3. Refer to the following applications for additional conditions of grant Licensing Administration: Brazil File Number: SAT-PPL-20040402-00073 and SAT-MOD-20040628-00124 Added to Permitted List: Policy Branch Information, Actions Taken, Public Notice , Report Number SAT-00222 (rel. June 18, 2004 ); Policy Branch Information, Actions Taken , Public Notice , Report Number SAT - 00237 (rel. August 27,