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  • 2011 Released: January 21, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') of the Federal Communications Commission (``FCC'' or ``Commission'') and NewCom International, Inc. (``NewCom'' or ``Company''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against NewCom for possible violations of Sections 25.271, 25.272, and 25.273 of the Commission's rules (``Rules'') regarding NewCom's apparent interference with a licensed satellite communications system. The Bureau and NewCom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we find
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  • 260). Loral Technical Requirements Order, 5 FCC Rcd at 4937 (para. 4). In a future Order, we will consider Loral's modification application seeking authority to add two new beams to the satellite to be launched to the 47� W.L. orbit location, to provide ``extended Ku-band'' service to South America. Loral 12� Order, 10 FCC Rcd at 12307 (paras. 3-4). Section 25.273(a)(3) prohibits transmissions that cause unacceptable interference to the authorized transmissions of another licensee. 47 C.F.R. � 25.273(a)(3). Because we deny Columbia's application, we need not reach Columbia's request for waiver of the Freeze Order, or PanAmSat's arguments regarding Columbia's financial qualifications. Columbia Application at 18-20, PanAmSat Petition at 1-5. Columbia Application at 11; November 12 Letter at 2. National Exchange
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  • Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 15568 (para. 4). See Applications of INTELSAT LLC for Authority to Operate, and to Further Construct, Launch, and Operate C-Band and Ku-band Satellites That Form a Global Communications System in Geostationary Orbit, Memorandum Opinion, Order and Authorization, 15 FCC Rcd 15460 (2000) (INTELSAT Licensing Order). See 47 C.F.R. � 25.140(a)(2). See also 47 C.F.R. � 25.273(a)(3) (prohibiting transmissions that cause unacceptable interference to the authorized transmissions of another licensee). INTELSAT Licensing Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 15495 n.243. Federal Communications Commission DA 01-1241 Federal Communications Commission DA 01-1241 (R) � � � � � � �� ���� �� E G Qn Qn
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  • 17772. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.140(a)(2). See also Columbia Communications Corporation, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 15566, 15569 (para. 6) (Int'l Bur., 2000) (Columbia 2000 Modification Order) (denying Columbia's application to add Ku-band authority to its C-band license at the 47� W.L. orbit location because it would be inconsistent with Loral's authority at that location); 47 C.F.R. � 25.273(a)(3) (prohibiting transmissions that cause unacceptable interference to the authorized transmissions of another licensee). Orbital Petition at 6-7. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DA 01-1427 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DA 01-1427 � � � � � � � � � � ^ � �
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  • FCC Rcd 10877 (para. 31). Columbia 47� Reconsideration Order, 16 FCC Rcd 10877 (para. 32), citing Applications of INTELSAT LLC for Authority to Operate, and to Further Construct, Launch, and Operate C-Band and Ku-band Satellites That Form a Global Communications System in Geostationary Orbit, Memorandum Opinion, Order and Authorization, 15 FCC Rcd 15460 (2000) (INTELSAT Licensing Order); 47 C.F.R. � 25.273(a)(3) (prohibiting transmissions that cause unacceptable interference to the authorized transmissions of another licensee). See also Columbia Amendment Application, File No. SAT-AMD-19990511-00052, at 13 (Columbia states that, "In its 1987 application, Columbia requested assignment of the 49� W.L. orbital location for its Ku-band operations. However, since that initial application was filed, INTELSAT has located a satellite just one degree away at
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  • 1.6/2.4 GHz Mobile- Satellite Service. SUBPART D -- TECHNICAL OPERATIONS Brief Description: This subpart provide clear and predictable operating rules 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. Section Number and Title: 25.271 Control of transmitting stations. 25.272 General inter-system coordination procedures. 25.273 Duties regarding space communications transmissions. 25.274 Procedures to be followed in the event of harmful interference. 25.275 Particulars of operation. 25.276 Points of communication. 25.277 Temporary fixed earth station operations. 25.278 Additional Coordination Obligation for Non-Geostationary and Geostationary Satellite Systems In Frequencies Allocated to the Fixed-Satellite Service. 25.279 Inter-satellite service. SUBPART I -- EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Brief Description: Section 25.601
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  • operators holding licenses containing these conditions to notify the Bureau if they change the "precise frequencies" they are using. Eliminating these conditions will relieve licensees of an unnecessary burden, without affecting the Commission's ability to resolve interference disputes when required to do so. The Bureau reserves the right to request information from licensees when warranted, pursuant to Sections 25.111(a) and 25.273(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 25.111(a), and 25.273(b). - FCC - PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 ��PNG r v ��"r�9 I'6� �d�Y�͆aX ���; Wh� �X,�aX���y�]\\.W`h���va6l! �v"]�V�at�������-``````�"m(c)x<��G�<���={-N��J%t�<== �"""x ҍ� � ��(c)���!��'' �R)&� �A�� "���\��v`` � 6� �� �
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  • longer will require earth station operators holding licenses containing these conditions to notifythe Bureau if theychange the "precise frequencies" they are using. Eliminating these conditions will relieve licensees of an unnecessaryburden, without affecting the Commission's abilityto resolve interference disputes when required to do so. TheBureau reserves the right to request information from licensees when warranted, pursuant to Sections 25.111(a) and 25.273(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 25.111(a), and 25.273(b). -FCC - 5349
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  • 2011 Released: January 21, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') of the Federal Communications Commission (``FCC'' or ``Commission'') and NewCom International, Inc. (``NewCom'' or ``Company''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against NewCom for possible violations of Sections 25.271, 25.272, and 25.273 of the Commission's rules (``Rules'') regarding NewCom's apparent interference with a licensed satellite communications system. The Bureau and NewCom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we find
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  • when using such a frequency assignment, shall not cause harmful interference to, and shall not claim protection from harmful interference caused by, a station operating in accordance with the provisions of the constitution, the Convention and these Regulations.'' Order on Reconsideration and Memorandum Opinion and Order, DA 01-1283 (Int'l Bureau, released June 5, 2001). For existing FCC rules, see Sections 25.273(a)(3) (prohibiting operations that cause harmful interference) and 25.160(b) (license termination for "malicious" causing of interference). Letter from Steve Sharkey, Chief, Satellite Engineering Branch, Satellite and Radiocommunication Division, International Bureau, to Robert G. Allen, Counsel for MTN (dated Feb. 13, 1997). See Supra para. 8. For example, in Annex 2 to Res. 82, the provisional technical guidelines state that the minimum
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  • Secretary, FCC (dated Oct. 22, 2001) (PanAmSat October 22, 2001 Ex Parte Statement). Further Notice, 17 FCC Rcd at 18604-05 (paras. 46-48). Further Notice, 17 FCC Rcd at 18605 (para. 49). Further Notice, 17 FCC Rcd at 18605-06 (paras. 50-52). Further Notice, 17 FCC Rcd at 18604 (para. 44). Spacenet Further Comments at 9, citing 47 C.F.R. �� 25.271(c), 25.272(d), 25.273(a), and 25.274. Spacenet Further Comments at 10. Specifically, Spacenet argues that its remote antennas have a steep null coincident with the co-polarization peak. Spacenet states further that, when it installs its antennas, it measures the remote antenna cross-polarization gain, and minimizes this to align the null with the desired satellite and polarization. Spacenet Further Comments at 10 n.12. Spacenet Further
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  • Secretary, FCC (dated Oct. 22, 2001) (PanAmSat October 22, 2001 Ex Parte Statement). Further Notice, 17 FCC Rcd at 18604-05 (paras. 46-48). Further Notice, 17 FCC Rcd at 18605 (para. 49). Further Notice, 17 FCC Rcd at 18605-06 (paras. 50-52). Further Notice, 17 FCC Rcd at 18604 (para. 44). Spacenet Further Comments at 9, citing 47 C.F.R. �� 25.271(c), 25.272(d), 25.273(a), and 25.274. Spacenet Further Comments at 10. Specifically, Spacenet argues that its remote antennas have a steep null coincident with the co-polarization peak. Spacenet states further that, when it installs its antennas, it measures the remote antenna cross-polarization gain, and minimizes this to align the null with the desired satellite and polarization. Spacenet Further Comments at 10 n.12. Spacenet Further
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  • 25.151(e)). As noted above, the conventional Ku-band is the 14.0-14.5 GHz and 11.7-12.2 GHz band. Notice, 15 FCC Rcd at 25143 (para. 42), 25181-82 (App. B, proposed Section 25.151(e)). Notice, 15 FCC Rcd at 25143 (para. 42), citing 47 U.S.C. � 309(b)(2). PanAmSat Comments at 11. See also SIA Reply at 6. Spacenet Comments at 44. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.273(a)(3) (no one may transmit in any manner that causes unacceptable interference to the authorized transmission of another licensee); 47 C.F.R. � 1.80(a)(2) (violators of Commission rules may be subject to forfeiture liability). Section 25.277(e) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.277(e), requires temporary-fixed earth station operators to cease operations upon notification of harmful interference. We emphasized that we were
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  • 25.151(e)). As noted above, the conventional Ku-band is the 14.0-14.5 GHz and 11.7-12.2 GHz band. Notice, 15 FCC Rcd at 25143 (para. 42), 25181-82 (App. B, proposed Section 25.151(e)). Notice, 15 FCC Rcd at 25143 (para. 42), citing 47 U.S.C. � 309(b)(2). PanAmSat Comments at 11. See also SIA Reply at 6. Spacenet Comments at 44. See 47 C.F.R. � 25.273(a)(3) (no one may transmit in any manner that causes unacceptable interference to the authorized transmission of another licensee); 47 C.F.R. � 1.80(a)(2) (violators of Commission rules may be subject to forfeiture liability). Section 25.277(e) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.277(e), requires temporary-fixed earth station operators to cease operations upon notification of harmful interference. We emphasized that we were
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  • in its system (thus indirectly monitoring uplink earth station transmissions in its system) and (2) coordinate transmissions in its satellite system with those of other systems to prevent harmful interference incidents or, in the event of a harmful interference incident, to identify the source of the interference and correct the problem promptly. * * * * * 37. In � 25.273, revise paragraph (a)(2) to read as follows: � 25.273 Duties regarding space communication transmissions. (a) * * * (2) Conduct transmissions over a transponder unless the operator is authorized to transmit at that time by the satellite licensee or the satellite licensee's successor in interest; or * * * * * 38. In � 25.274, revise paragraph (b) to read
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  • in its system (thus indirectly monitoring uplink earth station transmissions in its system) and (2) coordinate transmissions in its satellite system with those of other systems to prevent harmful interference incidents or, in the event of a harmful interference incident, to identify the source of the interference and correct the problem promptly. * * * * * 37. In � 25.273, revise paragraph (a)(2) to read as follows: � 25.273 Duties regarding space communication transmissions. (a) * * * (2) Conduct transmissions over a transponder unless the operator is authorized to transmit at that time by the satellite licensee or the satellite licensee's successor in interest; or * * * * * 38. In � 25.274, revise paragraph (b) to read
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  • harmful interference is caused in actual operations, the transmitting 17/24 GHz BSS satellite should be required to cease operations immediately. Discussion. The Commission's Part 25 rules currently include several requirements that address harmful interference events. Section 25.272 of our rules requires operators to make available points of contact for personnel that may be called upon to resolve interference events. Section 25.273 requires all space station licensees to make available information necessary to avoid unacceptable interference events to other users, and to maintain complete and accurate technical details of current and planned transmissions. Space station licensees are also required to exchange general technical information concerning planned and current transmissions as necessary to ``identify and promptly resolve any potential cases of unacceptable interference
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  • harmful interference is caused in actual operations, the transmitting 17/24 GHz BSS satellite should be required to cease operations immediately.152 55. Discussion. The Commission's Part 25 rules currently include several requirements that address harmful interference events. Section 25.272 of our rules requires operators to make available points of contact for personnel that may be called upon to resolve interference events.153Section 25.273 requires all space station licensees to make available information necessary to avoid unacceptable interference events to other users,154and to maintain complete and accurate technical details of current and planned transmissions.155Space station licensees are also required to exchange general technical information concerning planned and current transmissions as necessary to "identify and promptly resolve any potential cases of unacceptable interference between their
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  • 9-10. JFL Comments at 1-3. Loral Opposition at 3-4. Earth station operators can make this showing with a computer program known as the Adjacent Satellite Interference Analysis ("ASIA"). See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 25.134(b). In addition, we would consider granting a non-compliant earth station license if the operator has coordinated the non-compliant operation with all potentially affected parties. See Section 25.273(a)(3) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.273(a)(3). The Commission adopted a similar expansion of "ALSAT" earth station authority in the DISCO I Order, when it modified all ALSAT-designated earth station licenses to access international separate satellite systems as well as domestic satellite systems. See Amendment to the Commission's Regulatory Policies Governing Domestic Fixed Satellites and Separate International Satellite Systems,
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  • Released: January 21, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or "Commission") and NewCom International, Inc. ("NewCom" or "Company"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against NewCom for possible violations of Sections 25.271, 25.272, and 25.273 of the Commission's rules ("Rules") regarding NewCom's apparent interference with a licensed satellite communications system. 2. The Bureau and NewCom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us,
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  • Determination of coordination distance for near great circle propagation mechanisms. 25.254 Computation of coordination distance contours for propagation modes associated with precipitation scatter. 25.255 Guidelines for performing interference analyses for near great circle propagation mechanisms. 25.256 Guidelines for performing interference analyses for precipitation scatter modes. Subpart D - Technical Operations 25.271 Control of transmitting stations. 25.272 General inter-system coordination procedures. 25.273 Duties regarding space communications transmissions. 25.274 Procedures to be followed in the event of interference. 25.275 Particulars of operation. 25.276 Points of communication. 25.277 Temporary fixed earth station operations. 25.278 Additional coordination obligations for non-geostationary and geostationary satellite systems in frequencies allocated to the Fixed-Satellite Service. 25.279 Inter-Satellite Service Subpart E - Developmental Operations 25.300 Developmental operation. 25.308 Automatic Transmitter
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  • 9-10. JFL Comments at 1-3. Loral Opposition at 3-4. Earth station operators can make this showing with a computer program known as the Adjacent Satellite Interference Analysis ("ASIA"). See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 25.134(b). In addition, we would consider granting a non-compliant earth station license if the operator has coordinated the non-compliant operation with all potentially affected parties. See Section 25.273(a)(3) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 25.273(a)(3). The Commission adopted a similar expansion of "ALSAT" earth station authority in the DISCO I Order, when it modified all ALSAT-designated earth station licenses to access international separate satellite systems as well as domestic satellite systems. See Amendment to the Commission's Regulatory Policies Governing Domestic Fixed Satellites and Separate International Satellite Systems,
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  • 260). Loral Technical Requirements Order, 5 FCC Rcd at 4937 (para. 4). In a future Order, we will consider Loral's modification application seeking authority to add two new beams to the satellite to be launched to the 47� W.L. orbit location, to provide ``extended Ku-band'' service to South America. Loral 12� Order, 10 FCC Rcd at 12307 (paras. 3-4). Section 25.273(a)(3) prohibits transmissions that cause unacceptable interference to the authorized transmissions of another licensee. 47 C.F.R. � 25.273(a)(3). Because we deny Columbia's application, we need not reach Columbia's request for waiver of the Freeze Order, or PanAmSat's arguments regarding Columbia's financial qualifications. Columbia Application at 18-20, PanAmSat Petition at 1-5. Columbia Application at 11; November 12 Letter at 2. National Exchange
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  • Released: January 21, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") of the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or "Commission") and NewCom International, Inc. ("NewCom" or "Company"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against NewCom for possible violations of Sections 25.271, 25.272, and 25.273 of the Commission's rules ("Rules") regarding NewCom's apparent interference with a licensed satellite communications system. 2. The Bureau and NewCom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us,