Form 442

4800-EX-MR-1995 Text Documents

COMSAT, CORP.

1999-07-20ELS_11020

       FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION                                                                             APPROVE
       Washington, DC 20554                                                                                             30;0?02;5%8
                                                                                                                     Expires 12/31/95

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


      L     Applicant‘s Name and Post Office address                                           DBO NOT WRITE N THIS BLOCK
            (Street address, city, state, and ZIP Code. See instruction      File No.



            fnght Corporacion
              6560 Rock Spring Drive
                                                                                 4800 ~EX~};\{95
              Bethesda, Maryland         20817



~, KXa). Application for (check only one box)                               ¥b). For Modification indicate below:



     8. Application for modification Indicate whether change is an addition or replacement of (check all that apply)

           Q rreauency         J emssion                 J rower                   J wocamon
       [X omer rarticuuars (gsscribe below or in attached EXHIBIT No.                      )
             Modify points of communications tuo—réad:                    All INTELSAT satellites located in the APR,
             POR and AOR.


         MWibinapieriiipey                                                      EMISSiON             MODULATING
                                                                                                       s               ES (KHSABDBaNDwiDT
                                                                                                                    NECESSaRY        OTH
      whether   kiz or Mitz)
                                                                                                                             ©
      Authorit




    (A)      List each frequency or frequency band sepaerately. (If more space is required, attach as EXHIBIT No.
    (B)     Insert maximum RF. output power at the transmitter terminals Specify units
    (C)     Insert maximum effective radiated power from the antenns (If puised emission, specify peak power).
    (D)     Insert "MEAN® or "PEAK® (See definitions in Part 5).
    (E)     List sach type of emission separately for each frequency. (See Section 2201 of FCC Rules)
    (PF)    Insert as appropriate for the type of modulation:
            (I)   the meximum speed of keying in beud«
            (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.




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  Ha). Proposed location of transmitter and transmitting antenna (check only one box)
       D FIXED/BASE                    D MOBILE                      E] BASE AND MOBILE                              N/A
  5(b). If permanently located at a fixed location, give below:                           &d). If mobile, describe the exact area of
  State         County                 City or Town                                            operation

  Number and street (or other indication of location)                                          N/A



                                                                                         B(e). Enter geographical coordinates of the approximate
 Xc). Enter geographical coordiantes exact to the nearest second
                                                                                         center of proposed area of operation (mobile applications)
 North Latitude                          West Longitude                                  North Latitude                West Longitude
        o         1           io                     o             +                       o                           o



 8.   Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?
      If "YES", give the following information:                    D   YES          D    NO
      (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half—power point
      (b) Orientation in horizontal plane                                     {c) Orientation in vertical plane            N/A

 7.   Is this authorization to be used for fulfilling the requirement of a government contract with an agency of the
      United States Government?                                    D   v¥Es         E    NO

      If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. __________A narrative statement describing the government project,
      agency and contact number.

8.    Is this authorization to be used for the exclusive purpose of developing radio equipment for export to be employed
      by stations under the Jurladiction of a foreign government?
                                                                   Q vss            & xo
      If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. ___________. the following information: Provide the contract number and the
      name of the foreign government concerned.


9.    Is this authorization to be used for providing communications essential to a research project? (The radio communi—
      cation is not the objective of the research project}.
                                                                       vEs          Q no
      If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. _OME€______a narrative statement provding the following information:
      (a) A description of the nature of the research project being conducted.
      (b) A showing that the communlcations facilities requested are necessary for the research project involved.
      (c) A showing that existing communications facilitiee are inadequate.

10. If‘ all the answers to Items 7, 8, and 9, are "NO", attach as EXHIBIT No. ______________ a narrative statement describing
      in detail the following: gee current licens
      (a) The complete program of research and experlmentation 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.
llla). Give an estimate of the length of time that will be required to complete the program of experimentation proposec
       in this application.    See current license
  (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 of this application come within Section 11307 of the FCC Rules, such that it may have a
       significant environmental impact?             D vEs          m No

       If you answer "YES", submit an Environmental Assessment required by Section LI31L

18.    List below transmitting equipment to be instailled (If experimental, so state):
       MANLFACTURER                                           TYPE                                                               NO. OF UNITS


        Authority is for space segment only




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      14.     Is the equipment listed in Item 18 capable of station ldentification pursuant
                                                                                            to Section 51522            D    YES           E]    NO
      18.     Will the antenna exterd more than 6 meters above the ground,
                                                                           or if mounted on an existing bullding, will it exten<
              more than 6 meters above the bullding, or will the proposed antenna be mounted
                                                                                             on an existing structure other
              than & buiilding
                        buil   ?                             D 7yES         D No
              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 alrcraft landing area is
                                                                                                                kllometers.
             (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 of the antenna


                 Authority is for space segment only.




             (e) Submit as EXHIBIT No. ____________. & vertical profile sketch of total structure including supporting building.
                 If any, giving heilghts in meters above ground for all significant features. Clearly indicate existing portion.
                 noting particulars of aviation obstruction lighting already available.

 16.         Applicant I£    (Check enly aone box}

             OJ momvinuar           N       assoctation                 J rartuErsuip         E& corporation

            J OTHER (deecribe below)




            Is applicant a foreign government or a representative of a foreign government?                             D    YES       @         NO
18.         Has applicant or any perty to this application had any FCC station license or permit revoked or had any
            application for permit, license or renewal denled by this Commission?
                                                                                                                       O ves          &# xo —
            If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. ___________ & statement giving call sign of lcense or permit
            revoked and relate circumstances.

19.         W1ll applicant be owner and operator of the station? Space Segment provider only                           O    vyss      {Q        xo
            Give name, title, and telephone number (include area code) of person who can best handle Inquirles pertaining
            to this application.  Robert Mansbach
                                   6560 Rock Spring Drive, Room 3035
                             Bethesda, Maryland 20817
21.         APPLICANT ANTI—DRUG ABUSE CERTIFICATION:
            By checking "YES", the applicant certifies that, in the case of an individual applicant, he or she is not subject to
            denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti— Drug Abuse Act of 1988,
            21 US.C. 862, or, In the case of a non— individual applicant (eg,. corporation, partnership, or other unincorporated
            association}, no party to the applicant is subject to & denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant
            to that section. For the definition of "party" for these purposes, see 47 CFR 1.200%b).                    E)   ves       {Q        xo

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


  EXHIBIT      NUMBER    ITEM NG. OF FORM            EXHIBNT   NUMBER      ITEM NO. OF FORM      EXHIGTT   NUMBER            ITEM NO. OF FORM




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 23.     CERTFICATION:
        Attention: Read this certification carefully before signing this application.
        THE APPLICANT CERTFIES THAT:
       (a) Copies of FCC Rule Parts 2 and 5 are on hand; and
       (b) Adequate financial 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 basis in accordance with Part 5 and other applicable rules, and w‘
            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:
           (1) that the frequencies and other technical parameters 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
           (3) 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 basis.
       APPLICANT CERTEFIES FURTHER THAT:
       (e) Aall the statements in the application and attached exhibits 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 knowledge and
            understanding of the above limitationsg and
       (¢) The applicant waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or of the electromagnetic spectrum as
            against the regulatory power of the USA.


           Signed and dated this             fourth                     day of    _May                                . 19 95

           Name of Applicant           COMSAT Corporation
                                                          lnust correspend   h name give


           By              Robert A. Mansbach                          Mfi//
                                   (print?                                                    (signature)


           Title             General Attorney

       Check appropriate classification:

       D    Individual applicent      D      Member of applicant partnership

       m. Authorized employsee        D      Office of applicant corporation or association


WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title
109 Section 100 1), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. Code, Title 47,
Section 31Zia1}, AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.$. 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 1964, as amended, and specificall
by Section 908 therein. The information will be used by Federal Communications Commission staff to determine
eligibility for issuing authorizations in the use of the frequency spectrum and to effect the provisions of regulatory
responsibilities rendered the Commission by the Act Information requested by this form will be avallable to the
public unless otherwise requested pursuant to 47 CFR 0.45G of the FCC Rules and Regulations Your response is require
to obtain this authorization.

THE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974, PL 90—579, DECEMBER 31, 1974, 5 USC. S6Za(e)(3),
AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980, PL 98—511, DECEMBER I1, 1980, 44 USC. 3607.




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Document Modified: 2001-08-23 09:13:55

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