Request to Modify STA

0292-EX-ST-1999 Text Documents

Diversified Communication Engineering, Inc.

2003-11-14ELS_63883

6272—p5T—999 ORIGINAL Diversified Communications Engineering, Inc. 111 Congress Avenue Suite 2530 Austin, TX 78701 Telephone: (§12) 478—3400 Federal Communications Commission Experimental Radio Services P. O. Box 358320 Pittsburgh, PA 15251—5320 To the Commission: Diversified Communications Engineering, Inc. ("DCE"), hereby requests a modification of its Special Temporary Authorization ("STA") for. WA2XMY, File No. 0094—EX—ST—1999. DCE seeks this modification to comply with a request from Commission staff regarding the testing ofthe Northpoint technology in the Washington, D.C. area. DCE is currently testing the Northpoint technology in the Washington, D.C. area and is authorized to operate at three different transmit sites. DCE would like to begin testing from a fourth site identified below beginning September 21, 1999. FCC staff requested that DCE add additional test sites in order to have an experimental test that more closely replicates a fully deployed Northpoint system. In accordance with Section 5.56, 5.57 and 5.202 ofthe Commis— sion‘s Rules, the following information is provided in support ofthis request: 1) n £ nt: Diversified Communications Engineering, Inc. 111 Congress Avenue Suite 2530

Austin, TX 78701 Telephone: (512) 478—3400 Technical Saleem Tawil P.E. President Diversified Communications Engineering, Inc. 111 Congress Avenue Suite 2530 Austin, TX 78701 Telephone: (512) 478—3400 2) Special The Commission currently has a pending Notice ofProposed Rule Making (ET Docket No. 98—206) concerning operations in the Ku band and these tests should provide raw data to supplement the record concerning the Northpoint Technology. Based upon meetings with various members of the Commission‘s staff, DCE was asked to add additional test sites to collect additional data. Without immediate authority, DCE would not be able to provide such technical data in a timely manner. 3) 4) The program ofresearch and experimentation proposed in this instant application seeks to build upon the experimental test results established in two separate test locations in Texas. These experimental operations were conducted under FCC call sign WA2XMY, File No. 6001—EX— MR—1998. The experiments in Texas have demonstrated the viability ofthe Northpoint Technology to transmit terrestrially in a southerly 2

direction on the same frequencies as used by the DBS service. The proposed STA will enable continued testing and demonstration ofthe Northpoint Technology to FCC staff, congressional staffers, DBS service providers and any other interested party. D tion: The current STA is valid through November 26, 1999 and DCE would operate the modified STA pursuant to the time specified in the original grant. ofStaion: Experimental. ofOperation: The base stations will be located at the following sites: 1) Fort LincolnBuilding: N 38—55—27; W 76—57—46 Ground Elev.: 110‘ AMSL Building Hgt: 120‘ AGL (Approximate) 2) USA Today Building: N 38—53—39; W 77—04—11 Address: 1100 Wilson Boulevard, RossyIn, VA Ground Elev.: 62‘ AMSL Building Hgt: 391— AGL (Approximate) 3) 1100 Connecticut Avenue, NNW.; N 38—54—14; W 77—02—27 Ground Elev.: 55° AMSL Building Hgt.: 150‘ AGL (Approximate) 4) Motten Elementary School Building: N 38—51—23; W 76—59—00 Ground Elev.: 260‘ (792m) AMSL Building Het.: 60‘ (18.28m) AGL (Approximate)

8) toUsed: The equipment utilized for this STA will consist of a LNR 1 watt transmitter with a digital encoder, QPSK modulation and power level control, a Seavey Engineering custom transmit antenna with a gain of 10 dBi, and a MPEG2—DVB receiver/decoder. The transmit antenna used for this system is directional, with a horizontal beamwidth of 110 degrees. DCE recognizes that the operation of any unapproved device under experimentation must not cause harmful interference to authorize facilities. Should interference occur, DCE will take reasonable steps to resolve the interference, including ifnecessary arranging for the discon— tinuance of operation. 9) FrequenciesDesird: 12.2 — 12.7 GHz for base station operations. 10) MaximumPower: The base stations will operate at a transmitter power output not greater than 30 dBm and an EIRP not greater than 37.5 dBm. 11) Emission: The primary emission designator will be GTW. Other emission modes may be utilized, but in no event with the missions extend beyond the frequencies set forth under Item 9. 12) AntennasGround: DCE will comply with all FCC and FAA antenna requirements. The antennas will be mounted either: (1) not higher than 20 feet above ground or 20 feet above a building; (2) on an FAA—approved structure in a manner that will not exceed the approved height (e.g., side _ 4

Frhna as.in.199s 171 1R mounted below the approved height; or (3) a marmer that does not require FAA approval. 13) 1,2002 Applicant hereby certifies that it, its officers and directors, and any party with five percent or preater interest in this request for special mwmmm&nhmtnbjodtoudmmahordm)bmfiu requested herein pursuant to Section 5301 ofthe Ant] Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 5 862. ~ DCE submits that issuance ofan STA is in the public interest, convenience, and necestity as it will permit DCE to simulate real—world , provide needed technical data in support ofthe operation ofits services and commission rule making proceedings. Finclosed is a chock for $45 to cover the filing fee (Fec Type Code "EAE"), along with a completed Form 159. Should you have questions, please call our FCC counse!l Toni ‘Cook Bush or Bric Broyles at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom L.L.P. at . (202) 371—7700. Respectfully submitted, Carmen A. T‘éfl. e Vice President Diversified Communication Eaginooring, Inc. LAAT Ad Aduded

somemmhe L2p ORIGINAL eA Skappen, Arps, Scate, Meaoner & Fuom LLP 1440 NEW YORK AVENUE, NW. rmarnu_a_uttorncu s : WASHINGTON, D.C. 20005—2111 Boston oC Inpmmomaed CHICAGG TEL: 1(202) 371—7000 HOUSTON Fax: 1202) 393—8760 NEVWMARK (202) 37 1—7700 SAN FRANCISCO (202) 37 1 —780809 REIJING September 13, 1999 ' mosnow Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology Experimental Radio Services 445 Twelfth Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Re: Modification of Special Temporary Authority for 1 Fil . 0094—EX—ST—1999 To the Commission: Please associate the enclosed, original signature page with the above— referenced filing submitted to the Commission on September 10, 1999, as reflected on the included, date—stamped copy. Sincerely, ~Z a Eric C. Broyles, Esq. Attachments (2)

SASM&F 30. 34 cre SEP. 10. 1899 10:11AM CC —— L2 t~— C3 ORIGINAL mounted below the approved height; or (3) a manner that does not require FAA approval. 13) 1.2002Certifcaon: Applicant hereby certifies that it, its officers and directors, and any party with five percent or greater interest in this request for special temporary authorization is not subject to a denial of the Federal benefits requested herein pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. § 862. DCE submits that issuance of an STA is in the public interest, convenience, and necessity as it will permmit DCE to simulate real—world operation of its services and provide needed technical data in support of the _ commission rule making proceedings. Enclosed is a check for $45 to cover the filing fee (Fee Type Code "EAE"), along with a completed Form 159. Should you have questions, please call our FCC counsel Toni Cook Bush or Eric Broyles at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Mcagher & Flom L.L.P. at (202) 371—7700. — Respectfully submitted, Gamligles] Carmen A. Tawit*P.E. Vice President Diversified Communication ° Engineering, Inc. Date: 9]‘°I99


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