Amended Form 442

5449-EX-MR-1996 Text Documents

COMSAT RSI, INC.

1999-07-22ELS_11292

   FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION                                                      ~                                .                              APPROvED 8y omB
   Washington, DC 20554                                                                                                                                      3060—0065
                                                                                                                                                          Expires Q/30/98


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



   i.         Applicant‘s Name and Post Office address                                                              0O NOT WRITE IN THIS BLOCK
             (Street address, city, state, and ZIP Code. See instruction                           File No.
              No. 4)

             COMSAT RSI,               Inc.
             1501 Moran Road
             Sterling, VA  20166




   Ma). Application for (check oniy one box)                                                      2(b). For Modification indicate below:

l D               New    station             rx—_l   Modification of existing authorization       File No:     5_449—EX—ML—96                caln Sign:KM2XRE

  3. Application for Modiflcatior: Check the box beside all particulars to be modified. Check elther addition or re—
        placement to indicate whether the change is an addition or a replacement of parameters in the current authorization.

[x] rreaueney —                                          C emission —                            [X powen @1030 MHz                      C rocation —
        {] sogition or {{] repiacement?                        [G asdition or [{] replacement?     J adgition or [] repiacement?             {Q] addition or [(] replacemert?


D            OTHCR PARTICULARS — addition or replacement? (Descrine below or in attached EXHIB!T No.                                             )




  4. Particulars of Operation (see in
                                    instruction below) See Exhibit No. 1                                             e                  oo           —p
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                                                                                                                     i         MODULATING
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       whether     KKR on M4i                         L2            a


                 (A)                     (©)                      (C)               (0)                  (E)                       (F)               oOd 2       18100002
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  {A)           List each frequency or frequency cand separately. (If more space is required. aitach as EXHIBIT No. _
  {E)           insert maximum RF. outitput power at the transmitier terminals. Specify units.                                                                                   ;
  (C)           insert maximium effective radiated power from the antenna (If puised emission, specify peak power) Specify
                units.

  {D})          Insert "MEAN®" or "PEAK" (See definitions in Part S).
  (E)           List each type of emission separately for each frequency. (See Section 2201 of PCC Rules)
  {F)           insert as appropriate for the type of modulation:
               (i}    the maximum speed of keying in bauds;
               (2) maximum audio modulating frequency;
               (3) Prequency deviation of carrier;
               (4) pulse duralion and regetition rate.
                For compiex emissions, describe in detall in the space provided below.
         1      Desoribe how the necessary bandwlidth was determined in space provided below.                                                    FCC Form 442 — Page 2
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§{a). Proposed location of transmitter and transmiiting antenna (check only one box to indicate type of operation):
        m     FIXED/BASE                      [:]    MOBILE                          D       BASE AND MOBILE

&b). If permanently located at a FIXED location, give below:                                 &c). If mobile, describe the exact area of
State             County                      City. or Town                                        operation
      VA               Loudoun                 Ashburn

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

      22536 Daybreak Lane

EbM1). Enter geographical coordiantes exact to the nearest‘ second (see instruction 10)      6{c)(iEnter geographical coordinates of the approximate
                                                                                             center of mobile operation (see instruction   10)
North Latitude ©O—MM—SS)                  West Longitude (DD—MM—$S)                          North Latitude                West Longitude

     38°        59 C       40                       17°       3r1"      oo 7                   °              '        "| *            |          "

5d). Datum (see instruction 1O0) ..................              fl     NAD 27        E]      NAD 83

6.    Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? G              ¥ES           [_—_]   NO
      If "YES%, give the following information:
      (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half—power pointee Exhibit No. 2
      (b) Orlentation in horizontal plane pointed at horizoft) Orientation in vertical plane level,                                 pointed at horizon

7.    Is this authorization to be used for fulfilling the requirement of a government contract with an agency of the
      United States Government?                           D ¥Es              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 radlo equipment for export to be employed
      by stations under the Jurisdiction of a foreign government?
                                                                  QA vss            l no
      If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. ________ _, the following information: Provide the contract number and the
      name of the foreign government toncerned.


9.    Is this authorization to be used for providing communications essential to a research project? (The radio communi—
      cation is not the obJjective of the research project),                                                             22
                                                                       ves           E] no
      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 facilities requested are necessary for the research project involved.
      {c) A showing that existing communications facilities are inadequate.


10. If all the answers to Items 7, 8, and 9, are "NO", attach as EXHIBIT No. 3 ________ __ 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.

li(a). Give an estimate of the length of time thai will be required to complete the program of experimentation proposed
        in this application: _2_ YGears _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ________
     (b) If less than 2 years, give the length of time in months that the authorization requested in this application
         will be required: ________L L Lc 2222
12.      Would a Commission grant of this application come within Section £1807 of the FCC Rules, such that it may have a
            :
        significant environmental impact (see instruction
                                              j       i
                                                          11)29       D yEs                 No
           If "YES", altach as EXHIBIT No. ____________ an Environmental                      Assessment as required by Section LI3IL


18.        List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state):
        MANUFACTURER                                                      MODEL NUMBER                                                NO. OF UNITS
           COMSaT RST,     Inc.    will use existing                       HP 8753                                                         3
       equipment at the Arcola test range,                                 HP 8350                                                          5
       which is currently operated on
       other frequencies pursuant to the
       existing license.
                                                                                                                         FCC Form 442 — Page 3
                                                                                                                                    March 1996


14.      Is the equipment listed in Item 18 capable of station identification pursuant to Section 51522                              E]     YES         EI    NO

15.      Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing buillding, 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?9                                           K      vEes           [      no
         If "YES", give the following (see instruction 9):
         (a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna is SeeExh. 4 meters.
         (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level is See Exh.4 meters.

         (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area is            2 .2                              L222                               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 of the antenna.

          The transmitting antenna is oriented away from the airport                                          (opposite direction)                     and
          the tower is not higher than existing trees.




         (e) Submit as EXHIBIT No. 4______ __ a vertical profile sketch of total structure including supporting building,
              if any, giving heights in meters above ground for all significant features. Clearly indicate existing portion,.
e             noting particulars of aviation obstruction lighting already available.

lc.      Applicant is     (LCheck only one box?


         J      mpmvipuaur        [A       association               J      rartNErRsHIP               —[k]   corproration

         D      OTHER (describe in space provided below)




17.      is applicant a foreign government or a representative of a foreign government?                                              D     YES         [3     NO

18.      Has applicant or any party to this application had any FCC station license or permit revoked or had any
             Hrear   p        h   oag         +    ;            R        feslans
         application for permit, license or renewal denied by this Commission?                        D   yES    E}                                           xo

         If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. _ _ ____ __ a statement giving call sign of license or permit
         revoked and relate cirecumstances.

19?~~ Will applicant be owner and operator of the station?                                                                           @     YES         D      NO

70.      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.


          Edward A. Yorkgitis, Jr.                                           Attorney                           202/955—9668
         APPLICANT ANTI—DRUG ABUSE CERTIFICATION:
b




        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 5801 of the Anti— Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 882. 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 1.2002(b).                                                                                                        o     ves         O      xo

22.     List be‘low all exhibits in numerical sequence and the item number of form requiring 'theAexhibit identified.


    EXHIBLT   NUMBER    HTEM NO. Of FORM          EXHIB1T   NUMBER           fTEM   NO. OF FORM               EXxHIBIT   NUMBER              1TEM    NO. OF FORM




                                                                                                                                  FCC Form 442 — Page 4
                                                                                                                                                    March    1996


28.       CERTIFICATION:
         Attention: Read this certification carefully before signing this application.

         THE APPLICANT CERTIFIES THAT:
         (a) Coples 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 frequencles 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 its table of frequency allocations for applicant‘s type of operation on a regularly licensed basis
         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 particular frequency or of the electromagnetic spectrum as
             against the regulatory power of the USA.


             Signed and dated this                                             P day of            October                             . 19 96

             Name of Applicant            COMSAT RSI,          Inc.
                                                                      {must correspond   with name given on page 1}


             By     William Klimczak                                                     ‘2 éé     Z@      y
                                                                                                               m
                                              (print]                                                          (signature}


             Title Manager, Electrical Engineering


         Check appropriate classification:


         D    Individual applicant               l:]    Member of applicant partnership


              Authorized employee                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
18 Section 1001}, AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. Code, Title 47,
Section 312lal1}, AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, Section 503).

                                               NOTIFICATION TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER PRIVACY ACT OFP 1974
                                                     AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980
Information requested through this form is authorized by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and specified
by Section 808 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 by the Commission by the Act. Information requested by this form will be available to the
public unless otherwise requested pursuant to 47 CFR 0.459 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Your response is required
to obtain this authorization.


Public    reporting burden for this collection of information is estmated to average four (4) hours per response, including the time
for reviewing instructions,          searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining      the data needed, and completing and review—
ing 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
Branch, Paperwork Reduction Project (3060—0065), Washington, OC 20554.                          DO NOT send completed applications        to this
address.          Individuals   are not required to respond to this collection unless it displays a currentty valid OMB control number.


THE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974, P.L 93—579, DECEMBER 81, 1974, 5 US.C. §52Za(e)(3),
AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980, P.L 96—511, DECEMBER 11, 1980, 44 US.C. 8507.

                                                                                                                             FCC Form 442 — Page 5
                                                                                                                                        March 1996



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Document Modified: 2001-08-21 06:40:57

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