Form 442

6260-EX-PL-1998 Text Documents

SATELLITE CD RADIO, INC.

1999-08-05ELS_13067

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                                  APPLICATION FOR NEW OR MODIFIED RADIO STATION AUTHORIZATION UNDER PART 5
                                      OF FCC RULES — EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERVICE (OTHER THAN BROADCAST)


       I.       Applicant‘s Name and Post Office address                                                                 DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BLOCK
                (Street address, city, state, and ZIP Code. See instruction                      File No.
                No. 4)

            Satellite CD Radio,                    Inc.                                                     6266? EXPL
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            2175 K Street, NW, 6th Floor
            Washington, DC 20037                                                                                  W           )(

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   2(a). Application for (check only one box)                                                  2(b). For Modification indicate below:
       KA New station                      [C]   Modification of existing authorization        File No.:                                    Call Sign:
woma
                                                                                                                                                           [A/\)n/)( UQ:
                Application for Modification: Check the box beside all particulars to be modified. Check either addition or replacement to indicate whether
                the change is an addition or a replacement of parameters in the current authorization.
   [] rrequency —                                     [ emission —                            []] rower—                              []] cLocation—
            [L] addition or [[]] replacement?              [T] addition or [(] replacement?      {C] adadition or [_] replacement?         {_] adadition or [~] replacement?


  [L] OThHER PARTICULARS — addition or replacement? (Describe below or in attached EXHIBIT No. __________________ )


  4. Particulars of                      see instruction below
              Frequency (state                                                                                                  MODULATING             NECESSARY BANDWIDTH
            whether kz or MeHz)                               POWER                                   EMISSION                    SIGNAL                       (KHz)
                   (A)                    (B)                    (C)                                        (€)                      (F)                         (6)
        2326.1 MHz




  (A)           List each frequency or frequency band separately. (If more space is required, attach as EXHIBIT No.                                )
  (B)           Insert maximum R.F. output power at the transmitter terminals. Specify units.
  (C)           Insert maximum effective radiated power from the antenna (If puised emission, specify peak power). Specify units.
  (D)           Insert "MEAN" or "PEAK" (See definitions in Part 5).
  (E)           List each type of emission separately for each frequency. (See Section 2.201 of FCC Rules.)
  (F)           Insert as appropriate for the type of modulation:
                (1) the maximum speed of keying in bauds;
                (2) maximum audio modulating frequency;
                (3)      frequency deviation of carrier;
                (4) pulse duration and repetition rate.
                For complex emissions, describe in detail in the space provided below.
  (G)           Describe how the necessary bandwidth was determined in space provided below.
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                    Contains 90% of transmitted power                                                                                                                  Marcha19996


  5(a). .Proposed location of transmitter and transmitting antenna (check only one box to indicate type
                                                                                                        of operation):
                 FIXED/BASE                                 {] mosue                               [] BASE AND MOBLE
_ 5(b).If permanently located at a FIXED location, give below:                                             5(c).    If mobile, describe the exact area of operation
 State        County                         City or Town
              San Francisco                   San Francisco
 Number and street (or other indication of location) (Sutro Tower)                                           Receive—only vehicular

      1 La Avanzada St.
  5(b)(1).       Enter geographical coordinates exact to the nearest second (see instruction 10)           5(c) ( 1) Enter geographical coordinates af the approximate center of
                                                                                                           mobile operation (see instruction 10)
 North Latitude (OD—MM—SS)                           West Longitude (DO—MM—SS)                             North Latitude                      West Longitude
             0           +            L                              0            t           is                0            1           i              0            +         18

      37           45           20                             122          27          05

 5(d).     Datum (see instruction LO): ................. x NAD 27                                  [] NaAD 83
 6.        Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? ky YES                                [] no
           If "YES", give the following information:
           (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half—power point    120°
           (b) Orientation in horizontal plane     __120°, 240°, 360°                              (c) Orientation in vertical plane               __N%°, N°, n°

           Is this authorization to be used for fulfilling the requirement of a government contract with an agency of the
           United States Government?
                                                                           [7] yEs                 K3 no
           If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No.                                , a narrative statement describing the government project, agency and contact number.
           Is this authorization to be used for the exclusive purpose of developing radio equipment for export to be employed by stations under the
          jurisdiction of a foreign government?
                                                                           J ves                   3 no
           If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No.                                , the following information: Provide the contract number and the name of the foreign
           government concerned.

           Is this authorization to be used for providing communications essential to a research project? (The radio communication is not the objective of
           the research project).
                                                                (] yes                 ¥KX no
           If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No.                    , a narrative statement providing 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 involved.
           {c) A showing that existing communications facilities are inadequate.

           If all the answers to Items 7, 8, and 9, are "NO", attach as EXHIBIT No.                    I              . a narrative statement describing 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 contribution to the development, extension, expansion, or utilization of
                the radio art, or is along line not already investigated.
 1         (a). Give an estimate of the length of time that will be required to complete the program of experimentation proposed in this
                application:         2 years
           (b) If less than 2 years, give the length of time in months that the authorization requested in this application will be
                 required:
           Would a Commission grant of this application come within Section 1.1307 of the FCC Rules, such that it may have a significant
           environmental impact (see instruction 11)?
                                                                           [] yEs                  ¥X no
           If "YES$", attach as EXHIBIT No.                               an Environmental Assessment as required by Section I.1311.

13.        List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state):
           MANUFACTURER                                                                    MODEL NUMBER                                                     NO. OF UNITS
      Unique Systems                                                         DAB2005/0—UTX                                                                      20




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14.            Is the equipment listed in Item 13 capable of station identification pursuant to Section 5.1527
                                                                                                                                            J vyes            K¥X no
    15.        Wi‘ll 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?
                                                                       & ves                   [] no
               If "YES", give the following (see instruction 9):
               (a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna is             120                 meters.
               (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level is           247                   meters.
               (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area is     14.4837 K to San Francisco Airport                                      kilometers.
               (d) List any natural formations of existing man—made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers. etc.) which,
                                                                                                                                in the opinion ofthe applicant.
                   would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft and thereby minimize the aeronautical hazard of the antenna.


                             None




              (e) Submit as EXHIBIT No.         II              . a vertical profile sketch of total structure including supporting building, if any. giving heights in
                  meters above ground for all significant features. Clearly indicate existing portion, noting particulars of aviation obstruction lighting already
.                 available.

    16.      Applicant is: (Check onty one box}

             []] inDivDuUaAL                 [] 48ssocIa¥TION               []] PARTNERSHIP               ¥X] CORPORATION
             []] OTHER (describe in space provided below)




17.          Is applicant a foreign government or a representative of a foreign government?                                                 [] yEs          xX no

18.          Has applicant or any party to this application had any FCC station license or permit revoked or had any application for perinit. license or renewal
             denied by this Commission?
                                                                                                                                      [] yEs          fl NO
             If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No.                          , a statement giving call sign of license or permit revoked and relate circumstances.

O%           will applicant be owner and operator of the station?                                                                          kx yEs             [( no

20.          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.
          Robert D. Briskman, President, Satellite CD Radio, Inc» 202—296—6840, rbriskman@cdradio.com

21.          APPLICANT ANTI—ORUG ABUSE CERTIFICATION:
             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 offederal benefits, including FCC benefits, as a result of a drug offense conviction pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti—Drug Abuse Act
             of 1988, 21 U.S.C. 862. A non—individual applicant, e.g., corporation, partnership or other unincorporated association, certifies 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
              1.2002(b).
                                                                                                                                           &3 ves            [C] no

22.          List below all exhibits in numerical sequence and the item number of form requiring the exhibit identified.

          EXHIBIT NUMBER         ITEM NO. OF FORM          EXHIBIT NUMBER              ITEM NO. OF FORM               EXHIBIT NUMBER              ITEM NO. OF FORM



          II




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  23.     CERTIFICATION:
      ‘   Attention: Read this certification carefully before signing this application.
          THE APPLICANT CERTIFIES THAT:

          (a) Copies 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 ofthe authorization requested herein will not be construed as a finding on the part of the Commission:
              (1) that the frequencies and other technical parameters specified in the authorization are the best suited for the proposed program
                                                                                                                                                  of
                  experimentation. and
              (2) that the applicant will be authorized to operate on any basis other than experimental, and
              (3) that the Commission is obligated by the results of the experimental program to make provision in its rules including its table of frequency
                  allocations for applicant‘s type of operation on a regularly licensed basis.
          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
.mm       (g) The applicant waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or ofthe electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of
              the USA.


              Signed and dated this                                                             day of             September                          .19 98

              Name of Applicant             Satellite CD Radio, Inc.
                                                                     {must correspond with name given on page 1)


              By         Robert D. Briskman                                          m                             SL
                                                     (print)                                                                {signature)


              Title      President


          Check appropriate classification:


          ] Individual applicant           [_] Member of applicant partnership

          [] Authorized employee           B Office of applicant corporation or association

  WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND_IQR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18 Section 1001), AND/
  OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. Code, Title 47, Section 312(a)(1}, AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code,
  Title 47, Section 503).

                                              NOTIFICATION TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER PRIVACY ACT OF 1974
                                                    AND THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980

  Information requested through this form is authorized by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and specified by Section 308 therein. The
  information will be used by Federal Communications Commission staff to determine eligibility for issuing authorizations in the use of the frequency
  spectrum and to effect the provisions of regulatory responsibilities rendered by the Commission by the Act. Information requested by this form will be
  available to the public unless otherwise requested pursuant to 47 CFR 0.459 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Your response is required to obtain this
  authorization.

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  existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing 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 Branch, Paperwork Reduction Project (3060—0065), Washington, DC 20554. DO NOT send completed applications to this address. individuals
  are not required to respond to this collection unless it displays a currentfy valid OMB control number.


  THE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974, P.L. 93—579, DECEMBER 31, 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(3), AND THE
  PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1980, P.L. 96—511, DECEMBER 11, 1980, 44 U.S.C. 3507.

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Document Modified: 2001-08-19 19:33:27

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