DexCom, Inc.

0699-EX-ST-2005

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WC9XED
2005-12-08

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

DexCom, Inc.

Address

Attention:	Jake Leach
Street Address:	5555 Oberlin Drive
P.O. Box:
City:	San Diego
State:	CA
Zip Code:	92121
Country:
E-Mail Address:	[email protected]

Best Contact

Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name: Terry
First Name: Ryan
Title: Telecommunications Specialist
Phone Number: 202-429-4900

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
DexCom, Inc. (DexCom), in accordance with Section 5.61 of the Commissions rules, herein seeks extension of its existing Special Temporary Authority (STA) for a period of six (6) months to continue operation of up to 500 unique Medical Implant Communications Service (MICS) devices. As intentional radiators, albeit at extremely small power levels, MICS devices are not permitted to operate under the Commissions rules, even for the purposes of testing and demonstration, absent an equipment authorization. Accordingly, DexCom herein seeks extension of its experimental STA to permit it to complete its testing program involving devices at various home environments in 17 different metropolitan areas in the United States. DexComs request for extension of its STA is supported by good cause. DexCom is using of its medical implant devices in order to gather feedback from medical patients who suffer from diabetes as well as the physicians who treat them. The information garnered from the operation of these devices has permitted DexCom to improve performance of the devices, enabling the company to continue to make modifications to its MICS chips before marketing the device. DexCom has been performing these experimental operations in anticipation of filing an application seeking authority under the Commissions equipment authorization rules in the near future. DexCom believes that it will have completed its program of study within the next six months, utilizing the information from the program to finalize its diabetes monitors. This program of study is required by the FDA before it can consent to the manufacturing of the devices. To this end, DexCom maintains that this request is in the public interest.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Extension of program for MICS device study required by FDA.

Information

Callsign:	WC9XED
Class of Station:	MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	12/03/2005
Operation End Date:	06/03/2006

Manufacturer

Manufacturer	Model Number	No. Of Units	Experimental
List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:
DexCom	CGM	500	Yes

Certification

Neither the applicant nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits that includes FCC benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. The applicant hereby waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the prvious use of the same, whether by license or otherwise, and requests authorization in accordance with this application. (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.) The applicant acknowledges that all statements made in this application and attached exhibits are considered material representations, and that all the exhibits part hereof and are incorporated herein as if set out in full in this application; undersigned certifies that all statements in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of his/her knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Applicant certifies that construction of the station would NOT be an action which is likely to have a significant environmental effect. See the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR1.1301-1.1319.

Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):	Steve Kemper
Title of Applicant (if any):
Date:	2005-11-28 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
					Various location in accordance with Attachment A

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? No
Exhibit submitted: No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
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? No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in 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:

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	402.14200000- MHz	MO	25.000000 uW 25.000000 uW	P		100KF1D	5.8 msec cycle/300 sec

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	402.14200000- MHz	MO	25.000000 uW 25.000000 uW	P		100KF2D	5.8 msec cycle/300 sec

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