Sirius XM Radio Inc.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Sirius XM Radio Inc.

Address

Attention:	James Blitz
Street Address:	1500 Eckington Place, NE
P.O. Box:
City:	Washington
State:	DC
Zip Code:	20002
Country:
E-Mail Address:	[email protected]

Best Contact

Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:   Last Name: Hindin First Name: Jennifer Title: Legal Counsel Phone Number: 202-719-4975

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary: Sirius XM, pursuant to Section 5.61 of the Commissions rules, 47 C.F.R. § 5.61, hereby requests Special Temporary Authority for a 30-day period commencing August 3, 2009 to conduct tests using the 7064.5-7068.0 MHz X-band and the 2324.5-2328.0 MHz S-band frequencies with the Sirius FM-5 satellite (call sign S2710) at 96.0° W.L. and the earth station in Vernon, NJ (call sign E080185).

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

Sirius XM will conduct tests of the Sirius FM-5 satellite, which was launched on June 30, 2009, to verify system transmission parameters. Testing frequencies and monitoring power levels using the Sirius FM-5 satellite and Sirius XMs earth station in Vernon, New Jersey may allow for future improvements in satellite radio performance.

Information

Callsign:	WD9XYE
Class of Station:	FX
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	08/03/2009
Operation End Date:	09/02/2009

Manufacturer

List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:
Manufacturer	Model Number	No. Of Units	Experimental
General Dynamics	N/A	1	No
Space Systems/Loral	N/A	1	No

Certification

Neither the applicant nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits that includes FCC benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. The applicant hereby waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the prvious use of the same, whether by license or otherwise, and requests authorization in accordance with this application. (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.) The applicant acknowledges that all statements made in this application and attached exhibits are considered material representations, and that all the exhibits part hereof and are incorporated herein as if set out in full in this application; undersigned certifies that all statements in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of his/her knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Applicant certifies that construction of the station would NOT be an action which is likely to have a significant environmental effect. See the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR1.1301-1.1319.

Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):	James Blitz
Title of Applicant (if any):	V.P., Regulatory Counsel
Date:	2009-06-08 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Vernon	New Jersey	North  41  12  45	West  74  29  39

Datum:  NAD 83 Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   Yes Exhibit submitted:   No (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   0.40 (b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   210.90 (c) Orientation in vertical plane:   37.50 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 (a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:   7.30 (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   135.90 (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in 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: Antenna licensed under call sign E080185. No FAA notification required.

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	2324.50000000-2328.00000000 MHz	FX	N/A 11.880000 MW			4M50G7E	DARS Program Downlink

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	7064.50000000-7068.00000000 MHz	FX	281.800000 W 19.300000 MW	M		4M50G7E	DARS Program Uplink

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