DCE's Application to Modify (Apr 02, 1998)

6001-EX-RR-1998 Text Documents

DIVERSIFIED COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING, INC.

2003-11-12ELS_63837

WILEY, REIN & FIELDING 1776 K STREET, N. w. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20006 (202) 429—7000 RICHARD E. WILEY FACSIMILE (202) 429—7010 April 2, 1998 (202) 429—7049 Richard M. Smith Chief Office of Engineering and Technology Federal Communications Commussion 2000 M Street, NW., Room 480 Washington, D.C. 20554 Re: Diversified Communication Engineering, Inc. Application for Modification of Experimental Authority Call Sign WA2XMY Dear Dick: As you know, Diversified Communication Engineering, Inc. ("DCE") has pending an application for modification of its experimental authority under the above—captioned call sign. The requested modification would permit additional testing of Northpoint Technology‘s spectrum sharing system in the 12.2—12.7 GHz band in the more urban environment of Austin, Texas to confirm the excellent test results received in its initial trial last fall. DCE and Northpoint have scheduled this test for the week of April 20, 1998, and hereby request that the Commussion act on the pending application by that date. As you are probably aware, on March 6, 1998, Northpoint filed a petition for rulemaking to permit the deployment of this technology by Direct Broadcast Satellite licensees and/or their affiliates in the 12.2—12.7 GHz band. DCE and Northpoint are gratified that the proposal has generated substantial interest and that it was promptly placed on public notice. Comments on the petition are currently due April 20" with reply comments due May 5". Clearly, the public interest would be well served by enabling DCE and Northpoint to conduct their Austin test and by allowing interested parties to review and comment on the results prior to the closing of the record on the Petition. Moreover, prompt grant of the application, which in turn would facilitate prompt action on the Petition, would speed the ultimate deployment of this promising technology. For these reasons, DCE urges action on its application by April 20, 1998.

Richard M. Smith April 2, 1998 Page 2 Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or require additional information. Respectfully submitted, CA _A \=} \CQ/\ Richard E. Wiley ce: The Honorable William E. Kennard The Honorable Michael K. Powell The Honorable Susan Ness The Honorable Harold Furchtgott—Roth The Honorable Gloria Tristani Robert M. Pepper Dale Hatfield Regina Keeney Steve B. Sharkey Renee Licht David Wye Paul Marrangoni


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