Narrative Statement

0042-EX-CM-2016 Text Documents

M&A; Technology, Inc.

2016-09-29ELS_182699

NARRATIVE STATEMENT Application to Modify Existing License WI2XEG by adding 10 additional locations M&A Technology, Inc. (“M&A”), seeks to modify existing experimental license, call sign WI2XEG, by adding ten additional locations to its license to operate in the 3550-3700 MHz band in conjunction with the Pasadena, Texas Independent School District (“ISD”) for the purpose of demonstrating and testing key functionalities of using existing equipment to deliver high speed Internet connectivity (minimum 6 Mbps download/1.5 Mbps upload) to certain ISD’s student population that have no home access to the ISD’s network. Grant of this modification will enable M&A to conduct the proposed testing at a total of fifteen sites. A. Purpose of Operation and Need for Experimental License The purpose and operation and need for experimental license was discussed in the original application for experimental license, and remains the same. B. Request for Expedited Processing M&A proposes to commence testing at the ten sites identified in this application for modification on or before November 1, 2016, but not before approval has been granted, and respectfully requests expediting processing to achieve this start date. C. Locations and Antenna Specifications of Proposed Operations Additional Location No. 1: South Houston Elementary School 900 Main St., South Houston, TX 77587 Lat. Long.: North 29.66342494, West -95.24470031 (29 39 48.3 N, -95 14 40.9 W) Ground Elevation: 8 meters AMSL Building/Antenna Structure Height: 28 meters AGL (pole type) Antenna Height to Tip: 28 meters AGL Center of Radiation: 0, 120, 240 degrees Azimuth Distance to nearest aircraft landing area: 4 km from Hobby Houston Airport Additional Location No. 2: Transportation 3214 Lafferty, Pasadena, TX 77502 Lat. Long.: North 29.66307737, West -95.20052701 (North 29 39 47.1, West 95 12 1.9) Ground Elevation: 8 meters AMSL Building/Antenna Structure Height: 28 meters AGL (pole type) 1

Antenna Height to Tip: 28 meters AGL Center of Radiation: 0, 120, 240 degrees Azimuth Distance to nearest aircraft landing area: 7 km from Hobby Houston Airport Additional Location No. 3: Young Elementary School 4221 Fox Meadow Ln., Pasadena, TX 77504 Lat. Long.: North 29.64729432, West -95.19702002 (North 29 38 50.3, West 95 11 49.3) Ground Elevation: 8 meters AMSL Building/Antenna Structure Height: 28 meters AGL (pole type) Antenna Height to Tip: 28 meters AGL Center of Radiation: 0, 120, 240 degrees Azimuth Distance to nearest aircraft landing area: 7 km from Hobby Houston Airport Additional Location No. 4: Bondy Intermediate School 5101 Keith Ave., Pasadena, TX 77505 Lat. Long.: North 29.64542511, West -95.1653827 (North 29 38 43.5, West 95 9 55.4) Ground Elevation: 8 meters AMSL Building/Antenna Structure Height: 28 meters AGL (pole type) Antenna Height to Tip: 28 meters AGL Center of Radiation: 0, 120, 240 degrees Azimuth Distance to nearest aircraft landing area: 4.5 km from Ellington Field Additional Location No. 5: Roberts Middle School 13402 Conklin Ln., Houston, TX 77034 Lat. Long.: North 29.61037357, West -95.19254744 (North 29 36 37.3, West 95 11 33.2) Ground Elevation: 8 meters AMSL Building/Antenna Structure Height: 28 meters AGL (pole type) Antenna Height to Tip: 28 meters AGL Center of Radiation: 0, 120, 240 degrees Azimuth Distance to nearest aircraft landing area: 3 km from Ellington Field Additional Location No. 6: Burnett Elementary School 11825 Teaneck Dr., Houston, TX 77089 Lat. Long.: North 29.59108421, West -95.20046264 2

(North 29 35 27.9, West 95 12 1.7) Ground Elevation: 8 meters AMSL Building/Antenna Structure Height: 28 meters AGL (pole type) Antenna Height to Tip: 28 meters AGL Center of Radiation: 0, 120, 240 degrees Azimuth Distance to nearest aircraft landing area: 3 km from Ellington Field Additional Location No. 7: Melillo Middle School 9220 Hughes Rd., Houston, TX 77089 Lat. Long.: North 29.58184806, West -95.2484259 (North 29 34 54.7, West 95 14 54.3) Ground Elevation: 8 meters AMSL Building/Antenna Structure Height: 28 meters AGL (pole type) Antenna Height to Tip: 28 meters AGL Center of Radiation: 0, 120, 240 degrees Azimuth Distance to nearest aircraft landing area: 6 km from Ellington Field Additional Location No. 8: Beverly Hills Intermediate School 11111 Beamer Rd., Houston, TX 77089 Lat. Long.: North 29.60782752, West -95.22619911 (North 29 36 28.2, West 95 13 34.3 Ground Elevation: 8 meters AMSL Building/Antenna Structure Height: 28 meters AGL (pole type) Antenna Height to Tip: 28 meters AGL Center of Radiation: 0, 120, 240 degrees Azimuth Distance to nearest aircraft landing area: 6 km from Ellington Field Additional Location No. 9: Bush Elementary School 9100 Blackhawk Blvd., Houston, TX 77075 Lat. Long.: North 29.61676965, West -95.25393516 (North 29 37 0.4, West 95 15 14.2) Ground Elevation: 8 meters AMSL Building/Antenna Structure Height: 28 meters AGL (pole type) Antenna Height to Tip: 28 meters AGL Center of Radiation: 0, 120, 240 degrees Azimuth Distance to nearest aircraft landing area: 3 km from Hobby Houston Airport 3

Additional Location No. 10: Freeman Elementary School 2323 Theta St., Houston, TX 77034 Lat. Long.: North 29.64645368, West -95.23196317 (North 29 38 47.2, West 95 13 55.1) Ground Elevation: 8 meters AMSL Building/Antenna Structure Height: 28 meters AGL (pole type) Antenna Height to Tip: 28 meters AGL Center of Radiation: 0, 120, 240 degrees Azimuth Distance to nearest aircraft landing area: 5 km from Hobby Houston Airport D. Technical Specifications 1. Frequencies Desired Experimental operations will be in the 3550-3700 MHz band. 2. Effective Radiated Power All power levels will comply with the limits set forth in the FCC’s rules, including those relating to human exposure to radiation. Output Power/ERP: 0.25W Mean Peak: 1W Frequency tolerance: 4.68 Hz M&A will evaluate environmental considerations to ensure compliance with Section 1.1307 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. §1.1307. 3. Modulation and Emissions Modulating signal: TDD Emission Designator: 17M0D9W 4. Equipment to Be Used Antenna Equipment Type: Metro Cell Manufacturer: CommScope Antenna Brand: Argus Transmitter Model No. SSPX310R No of Units: 30 (3 at each location) 4

LTE Remote Radio Unit Equipment Type: LTE Remote Radio Unit Manufacturer: ZTE Corporation Antenna Brand: ZTE Corporation Model No. ZXSDR R9894E 3600 No of Units: 30 (3 at each location) E. Restrictions on Operation Applicant M&A does not propose to market, sell, or lease equipment to end users. No fees will be charged to persons or entities evaluating the equipment during the test. After the experimentation ends, it will recall and recover all unauthorized devices. Applicant M&A also understands that the proposed experimental operation must not cause harmful interference to authorized facilities. M&A does not anticipate any interference issues. However, if interference occurs, it will immediately take steps to resolve the interference, including discontinuing operation, if necessary. M&A will inform persons and entities using the equipment that permission to operate the equipment has been granted under experimental authority issued to M&A, is strictly temporary, and may be cancelled at any time, and that any unauthorized equipment may not be offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained. M&A proposes to label the ZTE RRU equipment or user information conspicuously with information as follows: FCC STATEMENT Permission to operate this device has been granted under experimental authority issued by the Federal Communications Commission to M&A Technology, Inc., and is strictly temporary and may be cancelled at any time. This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained. Thus, the user does not hold a property right in the device and may be required to return the device. F. Public Interest Statement M&A submits that issuance of the requested Experimental License is in the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Grant of the Experimental License will permit applicant to prove that satisfactory speed and connectivity together with mandated filtering and school network authentication integration can be delivered and managed by the ISD. The testing is designed to prove that the ISD’s network services can be successfully delivered to provide extended reach to its underserved student population, in particular, during after-school hours. Testing will prove that the ISD’s approved curriculum can be extended to the large numbers of its student population not presently able to continue to connect to the ISD school network and 5

thus benefit outside of normal school hours. Grant of this request will enable M&A to verify coverage areas and possible interference patterns, and to demonstrate equipment reliability. G. Contact Information: For questions about this application, please contact: Randall Sifers Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP 1919 M Street, NW, Eighth Floor Washington, DC 20036 Telephone: (202) 730-1307 Mobile: (202) 361-6367 Email: rsifers@hwglaw.com In the unlikely event interference concerns should arise during the period of authorization for this license, please contact: Val Overbey Executive VP/CTO M&A Technology, Inc. 2045 Chenault Drive Carrollton, Texas 75006 Telephone: (972-490-5803 Mobile: (972) 824-2895 Fax: (972) 490-0616 Email: voverbey@macomp.com 6


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