Narrative Statement

0117-EX-ST-2016 Text Documents

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

2016-01-29ELS_172111

Motorola Solutions, Inc. Request for Part 5 Experimental Special Temporary Authority ELS File No. 0117-EX-ST-2016 NARRATIVE STATEMENT Pursuant to Section 5.3(d) and (f) and Section 5.61 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 5.3(d), (f), 5.61 (2013), Motorola Solutions, Inc., hereby respectfully requests special temporary authority (“STA”) from March 20, 2015 through March 26, 2016, to operate in the 758-768/788-798 MHz bands for the purpose of demonstrating prototype broadband Long-Term Evolution (“LTE”) equipment to public safety agencies during the annual International Wireless Communications Expo (“IWCE”) Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. A. Purpose of Operation and Need for STA: Motorola Solutions is a leading manufacturer of mobile radio equipment for the public safety and homeland security community and is continually engaged in the design and development of new and innovative communications equipment. The experimental authority requested herein will allow the company to demonstrate the functionality of prototype devices designed to support the needs of the public safety and homeland security community. Specifically, Motorola Solutions proposes to conduct demonstrations of prototype equipment during the IWCE annual conference in Las Vegas, NV. To accommodate set-up requirements as well as to ensure all operations up to demo tear-down are covered by Commission authorization, Motorola Solutions respectfully requests that the FCC grant the STA for the period March 20, 2015 through March 26, 2016. Grant of an STA will allow Motorola Solutions to demonstrate prototype equipment and obtain additional feedback so that it may enhance the company’s efforts to design, develop and improve its equipment to meet the communications needs of potential users. B. Location of Proposed Operation: Motorola Solutions proposes to conduct its demonstrations at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV and at the Aria Hotel. Equipment would include a temporary base station and associated antenna, along-with a small number of portable/mobile units, all operating in the vicinity of these sites. The address and approximate reference coordinates (in Datum: NAD83) of the temporary fixed base stations are: Las Vegas Convention Center ARIA Resort Hotel 3150 Paradise Road 3730 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, NV 89109 Las Vegas, NV 89109 36º 07' 53" North Latitude 36º 06' 27" North Latitude -115º 09' 06" West Longitude -115º 10' 36" West Longitude 1

C. Technical Specifications: 1. Frequencies Desired Motorola Solutions requests authorization to operate in the bands 758- 768/788-798 MHz allocated for a nationwide public safety broadband network yet to be built and licensed to FirstNet on a nationwide basis. 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. Up to 10 portable/mobile units will be deployed and configured to operate at a maximum average power level of 250 mW effective radiated power (“ERP”) and a maximum peak power level of 2.5 Watts ERP. The base stations will be located at the convention center and will be configured to operate at a maximum average power level of 5 Watts ERP and a maximum peak power level of 50 Watts ERP. Motorola Solutions will reduce the actual powers to the minimum power needed for successful operation, based on set-up and testing at the demonstration site. 3. Modulation and Emissions Motorola Solutions proposes to operate using OFDM modulation. The primary emission designators are 5M0G7D, 5M0W7W, 5M0G2D, 5M0D7D, 10M0G7D, 10M0W7W, 10M0G2D, and 10M0D7D. Other emission modes may be utilized, but in no event will the emissions extend beyond the frequency bands requested. 4. Antenna Information The antenna for the temporary fixed base station will be located at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV at a height no greater than 20 feet above the floor. The portable/mobile unit antennas in and around the demonstration site will be located as required for a successful demonstration. No antennas will be mounted in a fashion that will require approval under FAA and FCC rules and regulations. 5. Equipment To Be Used Motorola Solutions expects to conduct its demonstration with up to two base units and up to ten mobile/portable units per location. The base station is a prototype unit from Ericsson and the mobile/portable units are prototype equipment from Motorola Solutions. Moreover, Motorola Solutions will limit the power, area of operation, and transmitting times to the minimum necessary to provide an effective demonstration. 2

D. Protection Against Causing Interference: As noted above, Motorola Solutions has requested authority to operate in the 758-768/788-798 MHz bands allocated for a nationwide public safety broadband network and licensed to FirstNet on a nationwide basis. Motorola Solutions accepts that it must accept interference from any other users of these bands and that all operations by Motorola Solutions will be on a secondary basis. Moreover, Motorola Solutions has established a point of contact (“POC”) identified below with “kill switch” authority and will send the POC’s contact information to FirstNet upon agency approval of the requested STA. Motorola Solutions also conducted a search of the Commission’s Universal Licensing System (“ULS”) database and verified that the proposed demonstration at Fort Benning should not interfere with any primary operations in that spectrum. Moreover, under Commission rules, Low Power TV stations and auxiliary stations were previously required to vacate the 700 MHz band, so no interference should occur to broadcast facilities. Furthermore, as noted above, the length of the tests and demonstrations will be limited, extending extending only from March 20, 2015 through March 26, 2016. In summary, the analysis conducted by Motorola Solutions indicates the proposed operation should not interference with any licensed operation. Should interference occur, Motorola Solutions will take immediate steps to resolve the interference, including if necessary arranging for the discontinuance of operation. E. Restrictions on Operation: Motorola Solutions is not seeking authority to perform a market study under this STA. Moreover, no fees will be charged to entities using the equipment during this test. After the test is completed, Motorola Solutions will disassemble the demonstration facilities. Motorola Solutions also recognizes that the operation of any equipment under experimental authority must not cause harmful interference to authorized facilities. In the unlikely event interference occurs, Motorola Solutions will take immediate steps to resolve the interference, including discontinuance of operation if necessary. Entities will be advised in accordance with Section 2.803 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. §2.803 (2014), that any unapproved devices which have not been authorized as required by the FCC are not being offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained. 3

F. Public Interest: Motorola Solutions submits that issuance of an STA as requested is in the public interest, convenience, and necessity. Grant of an STA will help Motorola Solutions to develop innovative equipment that will accommodate the communications needs of the public safety community. G. Contact Information: Technical Contact and “Stop Buzzer/Kill Switch:” Geoff Grode Lead Technician Motorola Solutions, Inc. Telephone: (224)325-9729 Geoffrey.Grode@motorolasolutions.com Motorola Solutions FCC Contact: Chuck Powers Director, Engineering & Technology Policy Motorola Solutions, Inc. 1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20004 Telephone: (202) 371-6904 Chuck.Powers@motorolasolutions.com FCC Legal Counsel: Kurt DeSoto Wiley Rein LLP 1776 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006 Telephone: (202) 719-7235 Facsimile: (202) 719-7207 kdesoto@wileyrein.com 4


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