Form 442

6263-EX-PL-1998 Text Documents

SATELLITE CD RADIO, INC.

1999-08-05ELS_13093

—~. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION                                                                                                                    APproveo sy ome
  Washington, DC 20554
                                                                                                                                                             Expires
                                                                                                                                                               3 9/305198

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


    1.       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)



         21758Streon,  M6,6hFroor
         Washington, DC 20037
                                                                                                        243—EXP  L—1T78
                                                                                                           A;Z/([/E
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                                                                                                      M%/\ / 525-7'5)(%*/?75/@?/
   2(a). Application for (check only one box)                                                  2(b). For Modification indicate below:

__~ KX         N New station
                      tati               {Q         ification ofof existing
                                              Modification            existing authorization
                                                                                authorizati     File No.:                                  Call Sign:       M“)/X U (Z
             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 authorizatien.
  [] rrequency —                                     [] emission —                             [] rower —                            [] Location.
     [Z] agdition or [] reptacement?                       [_] addition or [__] reptacement?      {] addition or [|] reptacement?         {C] agaition or [~] replacement?


  D OTHER PARTICULARS — addition or replacement? (Describe below or in attached EXHIBIT No. ___________________ )




  4. Particulars of                    see instruction below
           Frequency (state                                                                                                _   MODULATING            NECESSARY BANDWIDTH
         whather kHz or MHz}                                   POWER                                   EMISSION                  SIGNAL                      {(KHz)
                 (A)                    (B)                       (C)                                       (E)                     (P)                             (6)




  (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 pulsed 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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 5(a).     Proposed location of transmitter and transmitting antenna (check only one box to indicate
                                                                                                     type of operation):
           [X FIXED/BASE                               {] moBLE                             ) 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
   CA         Contra Costa®                 Berkeley
 Number and street (or other indication of location) (Grizz ly Peak)                                  Receive—only vehicular
      Grizzly Peak Blvd.
 5(b)(1). Enter geographical coordinates exact to the nearest second (sae instruction 10)           5(c) (1) Enter geographical coordinates of the approximate center of
                                                                                                    mobile operation (see instruction 10)
 North Latltude (DO-MM-SS)                      West Longitude (DD—MM—SS)                           North Latitude                      West Longitude
      37           52         56                          122           13          58                                                           °          l          "
 5(d). Datum (see instruction 10); . ................ [{] NaAD 27                           [Z] nap s3
 6.        is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? fi YES                          [f:T NO
           If "YES", give the following information:
           (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half—power point                 120°
           (b) Orientation in horizontal plane_160°, 280°                                   (c) Orientation in vertical plane               __O°, 0°
 7.        Is this authorization to be used for fulfilling the requirement of a government contract with an agency of the
           United States Government?
                  '                                                   []] ves                K3 no
           If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No.                          . a narrative statement describing the government project, agency and contact number.
 8.         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?
                                                                  {] yeEs                £3 no
           If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No.                      , the following information: Provide the contract number and the name of the foreign
           government concerned.

 9.        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                     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.

10.        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 descriptioh 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:
12.        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
           [f "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/O—UTX                                                                      16




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 14. Is the equipment listed in Item 13 capable of station identification pursuant to Section 5.152?
                                                                                                                                            (] yes            K¥X no
 15.        Will 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?
                                                                         YES                  {] no
            [f "YES", give the following (see instruction 9):
            (a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna is            40                     meters.
            (b) Elevation ofground at antenna site above mean sea level is            385                     meters.
            (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area is      13. 6790 K to Oakland 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.




           {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 only one box}

           {[] INDIvIDUAL                   [] ASSOCIA4TION             [ PARTNERSHIP                    LX] CORPORATION

           []] OTHER (describe in space provided below)




17.        Is applicant a foreign government or a representative of a foreign government?                                                  [] yEs           @ NO
18.        Has applicant or any party to this application had any FCC station license or permit revoked or had any application for permit, license or renewal
           denied by this Commission?
                                                                                                                                           ) ves            £ no
           If "YES", attach as EXHIBIT No.                         . a statement giving call sign of license or permit revoked and relate circumstances.

19.        Will applicant be owner and operator of the station?                                                                            C3 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, Inco 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 ficense. 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).
                                                                                                                                           & ves             (] 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               (TEM NO. OF FORM



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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
«——~—      (g) The applicant waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or of the electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of
               the USA.

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               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 C3.
                                                       (print)                                                               (signature)


               Title      President


          Ch;ck appropriate classification:


          [_] Individual applicant          [_] Member of applicant partnership

          {] Authorized employee            Ef Office of applicant corporation or association

  WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/ORIMPRISONMENT (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.$. 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
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  Management Branch, Paperwork Reduction Project (3060—0065), Washington, DC 20554. DO NOT send completed applications to this address. Individuals
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  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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