Amended 442

0214-EX-PL-1999 Text Documents

Orbital Communications Corporation

1999-09-17ELS_17518

EDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSsION APPROvED B¥ omB ‘washington, DC 20554 3060—0085 Expires 9/30/98 APPLICATION FOR NEW OR MODIFIED RADIO STATION AUTHORIZATION UNDER PART 6 OF FCC RULES — EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERVICE (OTHER THAN BROADCAST) L. Applicant‘s Name and Post Office address DO NCOT WRITE IN THIS BLOCK (Street address, city, state, and ZIP Code, See instruction File No. No. 4) Orbital Communications Corporati6n 2455 Horse Penn Road Herndon, VA 20171 Attn: Paul Locke 5i3). Application for (check only one box) 2b). For Modification indicate below: XI New station [D] Modification of existing authorization File No: Call Sign: 5. Application for Modification: Check the box beside all particulars to be modified. Check either addition or re— placement to Indicate whether the change is an addition or a replacement of parameters in the current authorization. El rreoueney — C emission — O power — { Location — _ [X addition or [|] replacement? [] addition or [|] repfacement? [] aadition or [(] replacement? [] addition or [D] replacement? C] OTHER PARTICULARS — addition or replacement? (Descrive below or in attached EXHIBIT No. ) frequency (state EMISSION —_ mooucating necessary w hether kHz or MHz) SIGNAL (KHz) 1509.02 56Kbs 50 KHZ (1 5( — 15 List each frequency or frequency band separately. (If more space is required, attach as EXHIBIT No. Insert maximum RF. output power at the transmitter terminals, Specify units y 0_ Insert maximum effective radiated power from the antenna (If pulsed emission, specify peak power). Specify se units. . (D1) Insert "MEAN" or "PEAK"®" (See definitions in Part 5). &3 (BQ) List each type of emission separately for each frequency. (See Section 2201 of FCC Rules) 63 Insert as appropriate for the type of modulation: () the meximum speed of keying in bauds (2) maximum audio modulating frequency; (8) frequency deviation of carrler; (4) pulse duration and repetition rate. For complex emissions, desoribe in detail in the space provided below. (Z} Describe how the necessary bandwidth was determined in space provided below, FCC Form 44nfla;;hpa?gegg

kn en wnds cceicremeninienncesc j i3 u). Proposed location of transmitter and transmitting antenns (check only one box to indlcate type of operationk E] FIXED/BASE D MOBILE D BASE AND MOBILE iilb). If permanently located at a FIXED location, give below: &{c). If mobile, describe the exact area of Stite County City or Town operation See Exh.1} See Exh. 1 See Exhibit 1 Mumber and street (or other indication of location) Ssee Exhibit 1 5:13)(1). Enter geographical coordiantes exact to the nearest second (see instruction 10) ¥CX(WEnter geographical coordinates of the approximate center of mobile operation (see instruction 10J \o—th Latitude (DD—MM—33) West Longitude ©D—MM—SS) North Latitude West Longitude o a se ° > ar ° # #0 o ® . #» See Exhibit 1 See Exhibit 1 _| See Exhibit 1| See Exhibit 1 5id). Datum (see instruction 10) .......... sl.l2.l.... O wapz K napss E. Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? C vss R® xo If "YES", give the following information: (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half—power point (b) Orientation in horlzontal plane (c) Orlentation in vertical plane 7. Is this authorization to be used for fulfllling the requirement of a government contract with an agency of the United States Government? D v¥ES I'X_‘] NO If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. _ a narrative statement describing the government praject, agency and contact number. f €. Is this authorization to be used for the exciusive purpose of developing radio equipment for export to be employed by stations under the jurisdiction of a foreign government? C vss EK no yoky If "YES", attach ss EXHIBIT No. __ the following information: Provide the contract number and thees name of the foreign government concerned. €. Is this authorization to be used for providing communications essential to a research project? (The radio communi—se cation is not the objective of the research proJectfi . . YESs K xo If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. a narrative statement provding the following information: (a) A description of the nature of the research project being conducted. (b) A showing that the communications facilities requested are necessary for the research project lnvolved. (o) A showing that existing communications facilities are inadequate, t 1). If all the answers to Items 7, 8, and 9, are "NO", attach as EXHIBIT No. ___2_______ a narrative statement descrlbing in detail the following: (a) The complete program of research and experimentation proposed including description of equipment ; and theory of operation. : (b) The specific objectives sought to be accomplished (c) How the program of experimentation has a reasonable promise of contributlion to the development. extenslon. . expansion, or utilization of the radio art, or is along line not already investigated. ll!e.) Give an estimate of the length of time that will be required to complete the program of experlmemauon proposed in this application: 5 years . (b) If less than 2 years, give the length of time in months that the authorization requested in this application will be required: 1;. Would a Commission grant of this application come within Section 11807 of the FCC Rules, such that it may have & significant environmental impact (see instruction 11)?9 D yB3 m NO If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. ________________an Environmental Assessment as required by Section LISil 12. List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state): MANUFACTURER MOOEL NUMBER NO. OF UNITS See Exhibit 1 ~ FCC Form 442 — Page 3 | March 1996

Is the equipment listed in Item 18 capable of station identification pursuant to Section s1s2? §X vEs [] no Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground,. or If mounted on an existing buillding, will it exten more than 8 meters above the buillding, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building? . m ¥Es D No If "YES", give the following (see instruction 9): (a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna is 2. SeeExh — _ineters (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level is See_Exh—__!meters to) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area is See Exhibit 1 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 and thereby minimize the aeronautical hazard of the antenna. te) Submit as EXHIBIT No. SeeEXh._k vertical profile sketch of total structure including supporting building. if any, giving heights in meters above ground for all significant features, Clearly indicate axisunz portion, noting particulars of aviation obstruction lighting already availlable. Applicant is (Check only one bex? ] mpivinuatr [ assoctatiown 0 rartNersHip CORPORATION [] OTHER (@escribe in space provided below) Is appllcant a forelign government or a representative of a foreign government? application for permit, license or renewal denied by this Commission? If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No. _______________ a statement giving call sign of license or permit revoked and relate clroumstances. Will applicant be owner and operator of the station? ‘ ¥es ; [] }fif‘né‘ . 110. Give name, title, and telephone number (include area code), and Internet e—mail address (If applicable) of person : who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application. Paul Locke, Senior Director, locke.paul@orbcomm.com, (703) 406—5397 54. APPLICANT ANTI—DRUG ABUSE CERTFICATION: By checking "YES", the individual applicant certifies that he or she is eligible for this license. This requires that he or she is not subject to a denial of federal benefits, iIncluding FCC benefits, as a result of a drug offense conviction pursuant to Section 5801 of the Anti— Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 US.C. 8682 A non— individual applicant. eg, corporation, partnership or other unincorporated association, certifiles that no party to the application is subject to a denial of federal benefits, pursuant to that section. For definition of a "party" for these purposes, see 47 CFR 12002%(b). CX vses D No List below all exhibits in numerical sequence and the item number of form requiring the exhibit identified. EXHIBIT NUMAER ITEM NO. OF FORMM EKHMIBIT NUMBER 1TBM NC. OF FORM EXHB!T NUMBER > HEM ND. OF FORM 15 FCC Form 442 ~ Page 4 March 1996

«= i#3 CERTIFICATIONN: Attention: Read this certification carefully before signing this application. THE APPLICANT CERTIFIES THAT: (a) Coples of FCC Rule Parts 2 and 5 are on hand; and (b) Adequate financial appropriations have been made to carry on the program of experimentation which will be conducted by qualified personnel; and {(c) All operations will be on an experimental basis in accordance with Part 5 and other applicable rules, and will be conducted in such a manner and at such a time as to preclude harmful interference to any authorized station:; and (d) Grant of the authorization requested herein will not be construed as a finding on the part of the Commission: (1) that the frequencies and other technical perameters specified in the authorization are the best sulted for the proposed program of experimentation, and (2) that the applicant will be authorized to operate on any basis other than experimental, and (8) that the Commission is obligated by the results of the experimental program to make proviston in Its rules including its table of frequency allocations for applicant‘s type of operation on a regularly licensed basiz. APPLICANT CERTIFIES FURTHER THAT: (e) All the statements in the application and attached exhibits are true, complete and correct to the best of the applicant‘s knowledge; and (f) The applicant is willing to finance and conduct the experimental program with full knowledge and understanding of the above limitations; and (g) The applicant waives any claim to the use of any partlcula.r frequency or of the electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the USA. Signed and dated this 14th day of September .19 99 Name of Applicant Orbital Communications Corporation ' {nmest correspond with name given on page 1} * h. & By Paul Locke W . {priat? ° (signatore? Title Senior Director Check appropriate classiflcation: D Individual applicant D Member of applicant partnership E] Authorized employee D Office of applicant corporation or association ;\ILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title ‘3 Section 1001}, AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S, Code, Title 47,—— !isection 312(aX1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, Section 503). NOTIFICATION TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER PRIVACY ACT OP 1974 AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980 Information requested through this form is authorized by the Communications Act of 1984, as amended, and specified 1y Section 308 therein. The information will be used by Fedesral Communications Commission staff to determine wigibility for issuing authorizations in the use of the frequency spectrum and to efffect the provisions of regulatory isponsibilities rendered by the Commission by the Act Information requested by this form will be availlable to the > jpiblic unless otherwise requested pursuant to 47 CFR 0450 of the FCC Rules and Regulations, Your response is requlred to obtain this authorization. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average four (4) hours per response, including the tme — "or reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and review— ‘ng the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden to the Federal Communications Commission, Records Management It—anch, Paperwork Reduction Project (3060—0065), Washington, DC 20554. DO NOT send completed applications to this nddress, Individuais are not required to respond to this collection uniess it displays a currently valid OMB control number, ‘‘HE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OP 1974, P.L. $8—579, DECEMBER 81, 1974, 6 US.C. BS2ate)(8). AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1880, PL 96—5i1, DECEMBER 11, 1980, 44 US.C. 8E&0o7. FCC Fomn 442 — Page § March 1996


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