Form 442

0263-EX-PL-2000 Text Documents

COMSAT Corporation/COMSAT Mobile Communications

2000-12-05ELS_43216

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     —‘vv‘ashIngton, DC 20554                                                                                                               3060—0065
                                                                                                                                         Expires 9/30/98


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


       ..      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)
               COMSAT Corporation/COMSAT Mobile Communicatipns      3                                               O       op| ~2000
               6560 Rock Spring Drive                          O Zé   ’E                                                     /__
               Bethesda, MD          20817




       5(3). Application for (check only one box)                                        Xb). For Modification indicate below:

             zl     New station       [D]      Modification of existing authorization    File No:                                 Call Sign:
       5. Application for Modification: Check the box beside all particulars to be modified. Check either addition or re—
          placement to indicate whether the change is an addition or a replacement of parameters in the current authorization.

     L] rrecueney —                                C emission —                         {O rower —                            D Location —
            [X] adgition or [|] replacement?           []] addition or [ replacement?     [] agdition or [{] replacement?         [] addition or [7] replacement?


     L.]       OTHER PARTICULARS — addition or replacement? (Describe below or in attached EXHIBIT No.                             )



      2.. Particulars of                                         n below)

              frequency (stateMHZ                        POWER                                EMISSION          O    MoDuLaATING
                                                                                                                       onl                 CESS (KHSN\D w DTH
                                                                                                                                         NEceEssaRY
            whether kHz or
                                                           (C)                D)                                            (F)
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       (A)        List each frequency or frequency band separately. (If more space is required, attach as EXHIBIT No. ]
       (E)        Insert maximum RF. output power at the transmitter terminals, Specify unlts.
       (C)        Insert maximum effective radiated power from the antenna (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 2201 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;
                  (8) frequency deviation of carrier;
                  (4) puise duration and repetition rate.
                  For complex emissions, describe in detail in the space provided below.
      (I)         Describe how the necessary bandwidth was determined in space provided below.                                     FCC Form 44,3’ =~ pa1ggegg
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i;.tx). Proposed location of transmitter and transmitting antenna (check only one box to indilcate type of operation):
        m FIXED/BASE                    D MOBILE                      [] BASE AND MOBILE

lifib). If permanently located at a FIXED location, give below:                                  o) If motbille, describe the exact area of
iSbat             Count                           City       or Town                                  operation
°"*C ca                   YYENTURA                       9             SANTA PAULA
l:‘umber and street (or other indication of location)

   7676 Pine Grove Road, Santa Paula, CA                                93060

5‘!3)(1). Enter geographical coordiantes exact to the nearest second (see instruction 10)       ¥@)(IEnter geographical cocrdinates of the approximate
                                                                                                center of mobile operation (see instruction 10.)
:(.J'Ih Latitude (DD—MM—SS)                    West Longitude (DD—MM~—SS)                       North Latitude                West Longitude
        O          1               L                          0         r         rt              o           r             a¢    0         7            1



 34          24           06   .       08198             19       04        18         39629 34       24          06             19   04            18

5@4). Datum (see instruction 10) .............. 22.                     0M wanaz            Q   xapss
2. Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? [¥                     yps           C xo
      If "YES", give the following information:
      (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half—power point                       28
      (b) Orientation in horizontal plane   254 AZ                                (c) Orlentation in vertical plane                     +3.8 EL

      Is this authorization to be used for fulfilling the requirement of a government contract with an agency of the
      United States Government?                           L':I v¥BSs    D_q NO

      If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. ________. & 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 forsign government?
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      If "YES"%, attach as EXHIBIT No. ____________ the following information: Provide the contract number and the
      name of the foreign government concerned.


      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 pro.jectLL.‘
                                                                            ¥Es           K xo
      If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. _____________ a narrative statement provding the following information:
      (a) A description of the nature of the research project being conducted.
      (b) A showing that the communications facilitlies requested are necessary for the research project involved.
      (c) A showing that existing communications facilities are Inadequate.


1 . If all the answers to Items 7, 8, and 9, are "NO", attach as EXHIBIT No. __L______ a narrative statement describing
    in detall 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 utllization of the radio art, or is along line not already investigated.
llta) Give an estimate of the length of time that will be required to complete the program of experimentation proposed
      in this application:        2 years
  (b) If less than 2 years, give thelength 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 11807 of the FCC Rules, such that it may have a
        significant environmental impact (see instruction 11)?                            D     yES               D    No
        If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. _________________ an Environmental Assessment as required by Section LISilL


15.     List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state):
        MANUFACTURER                                           MODEL NUMBER                                                                NO. OF UNITS

        HONEYWELL SDU                                                       7516100—20060                                                       1
        HONEYWELL HPA                                                       7516250—20050                                                       1



                                                                                                                                 FCC Form 442 — Page 3
                                                                                                                                            March 1995


       is the equipment listed in Item 18 capable of station identification pursuant to Section sisa? [K] vEs                           [ no
       W1ill the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or If mounted on an existing building, will it exten]d
                                                                                                                          I
       more than 6 meters above the bullding, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other
       than a building?  7                                 .     E]   vyEs         E       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                                                                      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 alrcraft and thereby minimize the
             aeronautical hazard of the antenna.




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

       Applicant iss     (Sheck only one bow?

       J mopmvipuau             (]    assoctiation               0 rartNERSHIP                  [X   corporaTioN

       []     OTHER (gescribe in space provided below)




       Is applicant a foreign government or a representative of a foreign government?                                    D     YES      m     NO

 5.    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?9                       D 7yBS     K]                             No
       If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. ____________. & statement giving call sign of license or permit
       revoked and relate clreumstances.

1G.    Will applicant be owner and operator of the station?                                                              [x] ves        [( no
       Give name, title, and telephone number (Include area code), and Internet e—mail address (!f applicable) of person
       who can best handle inquirles pertaining to this application.

            ASHU SINGH, Lead Engineer, 301—214—3274; ashy.singh®comsat.com
       APPLICANT ANTI—DRUG ABUSE CERTIFICATION:
       By checking "YES", the individual applicant certifies that he or she is 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 US.C, 862. A non— individual applicant,
       eg., corporation, partnership or other unincorporated association, certifies that no party to the application is
       subject to a denial of federal benefits, pursuant to that section, For definition of a "party" for these purposes,
       see 47 CFR 1.200%b).                                                                                              §     ves      O     xo

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

  EXRIBIT    NUMBER    fTEM NO. OF FORM         EXHIBIT NUMBER         ITEM NQC. OF FORM             EXHIBT T NUMBER            ITM NO. OF FORM




                                                                                                                       FCC Form 442 — Page 4
                                                                                                                                     March   19896


i33   CERTIFICATION:                                                                      —
      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 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:
          (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
          (8) that the Commission is obligated by the results of the experimental program to make provision in its rules
              including iIts table of frequency allocations for applicant‘s type of operation on a regularly licensed basls.
      APPLICANT CERTIFIES FURTHER THAT:
      (e) All 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 limitations and
      (g) The applicant waives any claim to the use of any partlcular frequency or of the electromagnetle spectrum as
                against the regulatory power of the USA.


                Signed and dated this                         22 @/ZP            day of       November                           .3 2000

                Name of Applicant            COMSAT Corporation/COMSAT Mobile Communications
            .                                                       (most correspond with no-%%pago                    é


                By      __ROBERT A. MANSBACH                                                             /M‘/
                                             (priat?                                                     Usignature?


                Title Its Attorney

         Check appropriate classification:

      D          Individual applicant           D      Member of applicant partnership

      E]         Authorized employee            D      Office of applicant corporation or association


;\ILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY 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,
iisction 312(a¥1}, AND/OR FORFEITURE (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
1y Section 808 therein. The information will be used by Federal Communications Commission staff to determine
«igibility for Iissulng authorizations in the use of the frequency spectrum and to effect the provisions of regulatory
iisponsibilities rendered by the Commission by the Act. Information requested by this form will be availlable to the
jriblic unless otherwise requested pursiuant to 47 CFR 04569 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Your response is required
ta obtain this authorization.

|ublic    reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average four (4) hours per response, including the time
"or reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining           the data nseded, and completing and review—
~g the collection of information, Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of
information, including suggestions for reducing the burden to the Federal Communications Commission, Records Management
B—anch, Paperwork Reduction Project (3060—0065), Washington, DC 20554. DO NOT send completed applications to this
in1dress.            Individuals   are not required to respond to this collection unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.


"‘"HE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974, PL 98—579, DECEMBER 81, 1974, 6 US.C. BB2a(e)(8),
AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980, PL 968—B11, DECEMBER 11, 1980, 44 US.C. 8507.

                                                                                                                       FCC Form 442 — Page 5   |
                                                                                                                                   March 1996 |



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Document Modified: 2000-12-05 10:04:34

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