Form 442

6197-EX-ML-1998 Text Documents

AIRTOUCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

1999-02-05ELS_2968

 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION                                                            we d % I G l N A L                                  APPRaoeo.oQGOVED
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Washington, DC 20554                                                                                                                                 Expires 9/30/98


                           APPLICATION FOR NEW OR MODIFIED RADIO STATION AUTHORIZATION UNDER PART 5
                               OF FCC RULES — EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERVICE (OTHER THAN BROADCAST)


  1.       Applicant‘s Name and Post Office address                                                               DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BLOCK
           (Street address, city, state, and ZIP Code. See instruction                     File No.
          No. 4)
 AirTouch Communications,                                         Inc.
 One California Street                                                                        é | q——r_ Ex— mL—1 49 qcp
 29th Floor
 San Francisco,                         CA 94111

 2(a). Application for (check only one box)                                              2(b). For Modification indicate below:
   [~]       New station              [E] Modification of existing authorization         File No.: 6146—EX—PL—1998 Call Sign: WAZXRZ
          Application for Modification: Check the box beside all particulars to be modified. Check either addition or replacement to indicate whether
          the change is an addition or a replacement of parameters in the current authorization.
 {£) rrequency —                                  []] emission —                         [] rower—                             [] Location—
       {£] addition or [_] replacement?               [Z] addition or [7] replacement?     [C] addition or [~] replacement?         [C] addition or [~] replacement?


[K] OTHER PARTICULARS — addition or replacement? (Describe below or in attached EXHIBIT No, _L______________. )
    Application proposes to add additional frequencies to existing experimental
        license and to request base/mobile authorization.
4. Particulars of                   (see instruction below)
         Frequency{sta                                                                                                   MODuLATING            NECESSARY BANDWIDTH
       whather kzorMHz)                                  POWER                                 EMISSION                    SIGNAL                     (kHz)
                (A)                  (6)                    (C)                                    (€)                        (F)                        (6)
                  —                        m                                                                        igitize                                    2    Max.
                                                                                                                   voice an
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(A)       List each frequency or frequency band separately.(If more space is required, attach as EXHIBIT No.                               )
(B)       Insert maximum R.F. output powerat the transmitter terminals. Specify units.
(C)       Insert maximum effective radiated power from the anterna (If pulsed emission, specify peak power). Specify units.
(D)       Insert "MEAN" or "PEAK" (See definitions in Part 5).
(E)       List each type of emission separately for each frequency. (See Section 2.201 of FCC Rules.)
(F)       Insert as appropriate for the type of modulation:
          (1)         the maximum speed of keying in bauds;
          (2)         maximum audio modulating frequency;
          (3) frequency deviation of carrier;
          (4) pulse duration and repetition rate.
          For complex emissions, describe in detail in the space provided below.
(G)       Describe how the necessary bandwidth was determined in space provided below.
  According to IS—95,                                CDMA bandwidth is 1.25 MHz.                                                                FCC Form 442 ~ Page 2
                                                                                                                                                               March 1996


  5(a).   Proposed location oftransmitter and transmitting antenna (check only one box to indicate type of operation):
          [[] FIXED/BASE                                [—]) MoBme                               [X] BASE AND MOBILE
  5(b). If permanently located at a FIXED location, give below:                                        5(c). If mobile, describe the exact area of operation
*State          *County                              City or Town                                      *See Exhibit 1*
                                                    #

 Number and street (or other indication oflocation)

*See Exhibit 1*
 5(b)(1). Enter geographical coordinates exact to the nearest second (see instruction 10)              5(c) (1) Enter geographical coordinates of the approximate center of
                                                                                                       mobile aperation (see instruction 10)
 North Latitude (DD—MM—SS)                      West Longitude (DD—MM—SS)                              North Latitude                      West Longitude

      *           *          *                             *           *           *                      *         *            *             *            *         *

 5(d). Datum (see instruction 10):..... ... .......... [] NaD 27                                 [ nap 83
 6.       Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? [X] YES                              [_] no
          If "YES", give the following information:                                         w2
          (2) Width ofbeam in degrees at the halfpower point 5€€ Exhibit 3
          (b) Orientation in horizontal plane                                                    (c) Orientation in vertical plane 0

7.        Is this authorization to be used for fulfilling the requirement of a government contract with an agency ofthe
          United States Government?
                                                                     [] ves                      [&] no
          If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No.                           , a narrative statement describing the government project, agency and contact number.
           Is this authorization to be used for the exclusive purpose of developing radio equipment for export to be employed by stations under the
          jurisdiction of a foreign government?
                                                                     [] ves                      [&] no
          If "YES", aftach as EXHIBIT No.                           , the following information: Provide the contract number and the name ofthe foreign
          government concerned.

          Is this authorization to be used for providing communications essential to a research project? (The radio communication is not the objective of
          the research project).
                                                                     [] yEs                      [X] no
          If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. 2                  , a narrative statement providing the following information:
          (a) A description of the nature of the research project being conducted.
          (b) A showing that the communications facilities requested are necessary for the research project involved.
          (c) A showing that existing communications facilities are inadequate.

          If all the answers to Ktems 7, 8, and 9, are "NO", attach as EXHIBIT No. <              , a narrative statement describing in detail the
          following:
          (a) The complete program of research and experimentation proposed including description of equipment and theory of operation.
          (b) The specific objectives sought to be accomplished.
          (c) How the program of experimentation has a reasonable promise of contribution to the development, extension, expansion, or utilization of
               the radio art, or is along line not already investigated.
 11       (a). Give an estimate ofthe lerfith of time that will be required to complete the program of experimentation proposed in this
               application:       months
          (b) If less than 2 years, give the length of time in months that the authorization requested in this application will be
               required:
12.       Would a Commission grant ofthis application come within Section 1.1307 of the FCC Rules, such that it may have a significant
          environmental impact (see instruction 11)?
                                                                     [] ves                      &] No
          If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No.                           an Environmental Assessment as required by Section 1.1311.

13.       List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state):
          MANUFACTURER                                                              MODEL NUMBER                        .                  ,           NO. OF UNITS
          BTSs and BSC Vendors:                                                        Samsung, Hyundai ({experimental)
          Active Antenna Vendor:                                                       Celletra (experimental)
          Switch Vendors                     (if required):                            Telos, Telcore                   (experimental)
          *See Exhibits 2 and 3*                                                       *See Exhibits 2 and 3*
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     14.     ~ Is the equipmentlisted in Item 13 capable of station identification pursuant to Section 5.1527                                 [] vyes         [£] no

     15.       Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the
               building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?
                                                     2.                C ves                    C NO           »gee Exhibit 2*
               If "YES", give the following (see instruction 9):
               (a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna is                                  meters.
               (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level is                                  meters.
               (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area is                                                                              kilometers.
               (d) List any natural formations of existing man—made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant,
                   would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft and thereby minimize the aeronautical hazard ofthe antenna.




              (e) Submit as EXHIBIT No.                            , a vertical profile sketch oftotal structure including supporting building, if any, giving heights in
                   meters above ground for all significant features. Clearly indicate existing portion, noting particulars ofaviation obstruction lighting already
                   available.

     16.      Applicant is: (Check only one box)

              [] NDIvIDUAL                    [—] AssocIA4TION             []] PARTNERSHIP                 {X] coRPORATION

              [~] OTHER (describe in space provided below)




    17.       Is applicant a foreign government or a representative of a foreign government?                                                 [] yes           (£] no

    18.       Has applicant or any party to this application had any FCC station license or permit revoked or had any application for permit, license or renewal
              denied by this Commission?
                                                                                                                                             [] yes           [&] no
              If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No.                         , a statement giving call sign of license or permit revoked and relate circumstances.

f             Will applicant be owner and operator ofthe station?                                                                            K] ves           []] no

    20.       Give name, title, and telephone number (include area code), and Internet e—mail address (if applicable) of person who can best handle inquiries
              pertaining to this application.
              David Downes, Manager—~Advanced Technology
              AirTouch Communications, Inc. (925) 210—3424
    21.       APPLICANT ANTI—DRUG ABUSE CERTIFICATION:
              By checking "YES", the individual applicant certifies that he or sheis eligible for this license. This requires that he or she is not subject to a
              denial of federal benefits, including FCC benefits, as a result of a drug offense conviction pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti—Drug Abuse Act
              of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 862. A non—individual applicant, e.g., corporation, partnership or other unincorporated association, certifies that no party to
              the application is subject to a denial of federal benefits, pursuant to thatsection. For definition of a "party" for these purposes, see 47 CFR
              1.2002(b).
                                                                                                                                             (X] ves          [7] no

    22.       List below all exhibits in numerical sequence and the item number of form requiring the exhibit identified.

           EXHIBIT NUMBER         fTEM NO. OF FORM        EXHIBIT NUMBER                 TEM NO. OF FORM               EXHBIT NUMBER                EM NO. OF FORM




                                                                                                                                                 FCC Form 442 — Page 4
                                                                                                                                                           March 1996


i#3 cERTIFICATION:
     Attention: Read this certification carefully before signing this application.
     THE APPLICANT CERTFIES THAT:
     (a) Coples of FCC Rule Parts 2 and bare on hand; and
     (b) Adequate finencial appropriations have been made to carry on the program of experimentation which will
         be conducted by qualified personnel: and
     (c) All operations will be on an experimental besis in accordance with Part 5 and other applicable rules, and will
         be conducted in such a manner and at such a time as to preclude harmful interference to any authorized
         station; and
     (d) Grant of the authorization requested herein will not be construed as a finding on the part of the Commission:
         (D that the frequencies and other technical perameters specified in the authorization are the best
              suited for the proposed program of experimentation, and
         (2) that the applicant will be authorized to operate on any basis other than experimental, and
         (8) that the Commission is obligated by the results of the experimental program to make provision in its rules
             including Its table of frequency allocations for applicant‘s type of operation on a regularly licensed basla
     APPLICANT CERTIFIES FURTHER THAT:
     (e) All the statements in the application and attached exhiblts are true, complete and correct to the best of the
         applicant‘s knowledge; and
     {f) The applicant is willing to finance and conduct the experimental program with full knowledgoe and
         understending of the above limitations; and
     (g) The applicant weives any clalm to the use of any partlcular frequency or of the electromagnetlo spectrum as
         agalnst the regulatory power of the USA.

         Signed and dated this                      20f              day of                   June                    .19 98
         Name of Applicant                 AirTouch Communications, Inc.
                                                        Imoxt carrespond with name given en page 1}
                                                                                                      ~
         By          F. C. Farrill                                                   C
                                 Ipring)                                                 "—   Esignatere?

         Title          Vice President, strategic Technology

     Check appropriate classification:

     D    Individual applicant       D     Member of applicant pertnership

     D     Authorized employee      fl      Office of applicant corporation or asgociation


WILLEDL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BV FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title
‘I3 Section 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. Code, Title 47,
fisction 312i@)(1), AND/OR FORFETURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, Section 503),
                                   NOTIFICATION TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER PRIVACY ACT OF 1974
                                         AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980
Information requested through this form is authorized by the Communications Act of 1984, as amended, and specified
by Section 808 therein. The information will be used by Federal Communications Commission staff to determine
«ligibility for Issuing authorizations in the use of the frequency spectrum and to effect the provisions of regulatory
rusponsibilities rendered by the Commission by the Act Information requested by this form will be available to the
jriblic unless otherwise requested pursuant to 47 CFR 0450 of the FCC Rules and Regulations, Your response is required
to obtain this authorization.

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‘‘HE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OFP 1974, PL 98—870, DECEMBER 81 1074, 6 USC. SGga(eX8),
AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980, L 96—611, DECEMBER 11, 1980, 44 USC. G607.

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