Attachment

0280-EX-ST-2009 Text Documents

Sirius XM Radio Inc.

2009-07-02ELS_99521

Application for Part 5 Experimental Special Temporary Authority Sirius XM Radio Inc. (“Sirius XM”), pursuant to Section 5.61 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 5.61, hereby requests Special Temporary Authority (“STA”) 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). Description of Operation Sirius XM desires to conduct tests to verify system transmission parameters of the Sirius FM-5 satellite, which was launched on June 30, 2009. Testing frequencies and monitoring power levels using the Sirius FM-5 satellite and Sirius XM’s earth station in Vernon, New Jersey may allow for future improvements in satellite radio performance. Technical Information Classes of stations The Sirius FM-5 satellite (call sign S2710) is a geostationary satellite located at 96.0° W.L.1 The antenna in Vernon, NJ (call sign E080185) is a fixed earth station. Proposed Location Sirius will use the earth station in Vernon, New Jersey to communicate with the Sirius FM-5 satellite at the 96.0° W.L. orbital location. • Vernon, New Jersey (call sign E080185) o Latitude: 41° 12’ 45.0" N o Longitude: 74° 29’ 39.0" W Frequencies Desired Sirius XM proposes to use the following frequencies for the tests: 2324.5-2328.0 MHz (Space-to Earth) 7064.5-7068.0 MHz (Earth-to-Space) The 2324.5-2328.0 MHz frequencies are part of the S-band spectrum to which Sirius XM won exclusive rights at auction and which are typically used by Sirius XM terrestrial repeaters for 1 The Sirius FM-5 satellite has been authorized by the FCC. See Policy Branch Information; Actions Taken, Report No. SAT-00438, File No. SAT-LOA-20060901-00096 (effective Apr. 16, 2007, issued Apr. 20, 2007) (Public Notice). Consequently, pursuant to Section 5.63(e) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 5.63(e), no orbital debris information is required in connection with this application.

distribution of satellite radio programming. As shown in Attachment A, the Sirius FM-5 Payload Simplified Block Diagram, the Sirius FM-5 satellite is capable of transmitting in these S-band frequencies.2 Power Limits The maximum earth station uplink EIRP for these tests will be 75.0 dBW/MHz at X-band. As demonstrated in Attachment B, COMSEARCH has conducted frequency coordination to ensure that Sirius XM can conduct the requested earth station operations without interference to other users of the X-band spectrum. The satellite downlink pdf for the tests will be no more than -119 dBW/m2/4kHz in S-band in Canada, which complies with the United States’ coordination agreements with Canada.3 The proposed downlink pfd along the U.S. border with Mexico will not exceed -122 dBw/m2/4kHz. The United States’ coordination agreement with Mexico does not contain a U.S. satellite downlink power limit in the 2324.5-2328.0 MHz frequencies because of the historic intent to accommodate future Mexican satellite digital audio radio service and legacy terrestrial facilities.4 However, Sirius XM’s proposed test cannot cause harmful interference because Mexico has not licensed or implemented a Mexican satellite digital audio radio service and the legacy Mexican terrestrial facilities operating in the band are already coordinated for a -122 dBw/m2/4kHz pfd limit from U.S. geostationary satellites in both adjacent portions of the S-band. In the unlikely event that harmful interference occurs, Sirius XM will take all necessary steps to eliminate such interference. Emission Designator The emission designator for the tests will be 4M50G7E. The testing will employ circular polarization. 2 The technical specifications for these frequencies were not set forth in the Sirius FM-5 application and thus are not included in the Sirius FM-5 authorization since there are no plans to use them operationally. See Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., File No. SAT-LOA-20060901-00096, Call Sign S2710 (grant stamp with conditions, Apr. 16, 2007) (authorizing the operation of Sirius FM-5 “using the frequency bands 2320.0-2332.5 MHz (space-to-Earth) and 7050-7072.5 MHz (Earth-to-Space), in accordance with the technical specifications set forth in its application…”). 3 Concerning the Coordination Between U.S. Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service and Canadian Fixed Service and Mobile Aeronautical Telemetry Service in the band 2320-2345 MHz, Aug. 25-28, 1998, available at http://www.fcc.gov/ib/sand/agree/files/can-bc/can-dars.pdf. 4 The Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Mexican States Concerning the Use of the 2310-2360 MHz Band, July 24, 2000, available at http://www.fcc.gov/ib/sand/agree/files/mex-nb/usmexdars.pdf. 2

Antenna Height The antenna in Vernon, NJ that will be used to conduct testing is part of a licensed facility, and is not subject to FAA notification.5 5 See Satellite Communications Services Information; Actions Taken, Report No. SES- 01077, File Nos. SES-LIC-20080814-01063, SES-AMD-20080825-01095, Call Sign E080185 (Oct. 15, 2008). 3

ATTACHMENT A

Figure 6. Sirius FM—§ Payload Simplified Block Diagram

ATTACHMENT B

FREQUENCY COORDINATION AND INTERFERENCE ANALYSIS REPORT Prepared for Sirius XM Radio Inc. VERNON VALLEY, NJ Satellite Earth Station Prepared By: COMSEARCH 19700 Janelia Farm Boulevard Ashburn, VA 20147 May 5, 2009

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. CONCLUSIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 3 2. SUMMARY OF RESULTS ............................................................................................................................ 4 3. SUPPLEMENTAL SHOWING....................................................................................................................... 5 4. EARTH STATION COORDINATION DATA.................................................................................................. 7 5. CERTIFICATION......................................................................................................................................... 11 Frequency Coordination and Interference Analysis Report 05/05/2009 Page 2 of 11

1. CONCLUSIONS An interference study considering all existing, proposed and prior coordinated microwave facilities within the coordination contours of the proposed earth station demonstrates that this site will operate satisfactorily with the common carrier microwave environment. Further, there will be no restrictions of its operation due to interference considerations. Frequency Coordination and Interference Analysis Report 05/05/2009 Page 3 of 11

2. SUMMARY OF RESULTS A number of great circle interference cases were identified during the interference study of the proposed earth station. Each of the cases, which exceeded the interference objective on a line-of-sight basis, was profiled and the propagation losses estimated using NBS TN101 (Revised) techniques. The losses were found to be sufficient to reduce the signal levels to acceptable magnitudes in every case. Frequency Coordination and Interference Analysis Report 05/05/2009 Page 4 of 11

3. SUPPLEMENTAL SHOWING Pursuant to Part 25.203(c) of the FCC Rules and Regulations, the satellite earth station proposed in this application was coordinated by Comsearch using computer techniques and in accordance with Part 25 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Coordination data for this earth station was sent to the below listed carriers with a letter dated 03/30/2009. Company American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. Ascent Media Network Services, Inc. CBS Broadcasting Inc Cable News Network LP, LLP Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC. Fox Television Stations Inc Local TV Pennsylvania License, LLC MARANATHA BROADCASTING COMPANY NBC TELEMUNDO LICENSE CO. NBC Telemundo License Company NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY NEXSTAR BROADCASTING, INC. Rainbow News 12 Company Time Warner Entertainment Company L.P. Trinity Broadcasting of New York UNIVISION NEW YORK LLC WPIX, INC. WRNN License Company, LLC 3G Wireless, LLC Broadcast Sports Corp Broadcast Sports Enterprises Inc. Casper, John Citywide News Network, Inc. Cohen, Elana FISHMAN BROTHERS ENTERPRISES GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY Heiden Mr, William Information Super Station LLC NSM Surveillance Onboard Images Production & Satellite Services, Inc. Regulus Media Services, Inc. REMOTE FACILITIES CONSULTING SERVICES RF Film, Inc RF Technology, LLC Total RF Marketing Inc Universal Satellite Communications Inc. Frequency Coordination and Interference Analysis Report 05/05/2009 Page 5 of 11

Village Video Productions Inc WOLFE AIR AVIATION Wexler Video, Inc. Winged Vision Inc Frequency Coordination and Interference Analysis Report 05/05/2009 Page 6 of 11

4. EARTH STATION COORDINATION DATA This section presents the data pertinent to frequency coordination of the proposed earth station that was circulated to all carriers within its coordination contours. Frequency Coordination and Interference Analysis Report 05/05/2009 Page 7 of 11

COMSEARCH Earth Station Data Sheet 19700 Janelia Farm Boulevard, Ashburn, VA 20147 (703)726-5500 http://www.comsearch.com Date: 04/29/2009 Job Number: 090330COMSGE02 Administrative Information Status ENGINEER PROPOSAL Call Sign E080185 Licensee Code SIRSAT Licensee Name Sirius XM Radio Inc. Site Information VERNON VALLEY, NJ Venue Name Latitude (NAD 83) 41° 12' 45.0" N Longitude (NAD 83) 74° 29' 39.0" W Climate Zone A Rain Zone 2 Ground Elevation (AMSL) 128.63 m / 422.0 ft Link Information Satellite Type Geostationary Mode T/R - Transmit-Receive Modulation Digital Satellite Arc 96° W to 96° West Longitude Azimuth Range 209.6° to 212.2° Corresponding Elevation Angles 37.9° / 37.1° Antenna Centerline (AGL) 3.66 m / 12.0 ft Antenna Information Receive - FCC32 Transmit - FCC32 Manufacturer GD Satcom Technologies GD Satcom Technologies Model 7.2 Meter 7.2 Meter Gain / Diameter 42.2 dBi / 7.2 m 50.5 dBi / 7.2 m 3-dB / 15-dB Beamwidth 1.50° / 3.20° 0.40° / 0.84° Max Available RF Power (dBW/4 kHz) (1) 0.5 (2) -6.0 (dBW/MHz) 24.5 18.0 Maximum EIRP (dBW/4 kHz) 51.0 44.5 (dBW/MHz) 75.0 68.5 Interference Objectives: Long Term -156.0 dBW/MHz 20% -154.0 dBW/4 kHz 20% Short Term -146.0 dBW/MHz 0.01% -131.0 dBW/4 kHz 0.0025% Frequency Information Receive 2.0 GHz Transmit 7.0 GHz Emission / Frequency Range (MHz) 300KG1D / 2320.0 - 2332.5 (1) 1M00F1D / 7051.5 - 7052.5 4M50G7E / 2320.0 - 2332.5 (1) 1M00F1D / 7055.5 - 7056.5 (1) 4M00G7E / 7064.5 - 7068.0 (2) 4M50G7E / 7060.0 - 7064.5 (2) 4M50G7E / 7068.0 - 7072.5 Max Great Circle Coordination Distance 252.3 km / 156.7 mi 149.1 km / 92.7 mi Precipitation Scatter Contour Radius 484.4 km / 301.0 mi 171.4 km / 106.5 mi Frequency Coordination and Interference Analysis Report 05/05/2009 Page 8 of 11

COMSEARCH Earth Station Data Sheet 19700 Janelia Farm Boulevard, Ashburn, VA 20147 (703)726-5500 http://www.comsearch.com Coordination Values VERNON VLY, NJ Licensee Name Sirius XM Radio Inc. Latitude (NAD 83) 41° 12' 45.0" N Longitude (NAD 83) 74° 29' 39.0" W Ground Elevation (AMSL) 128.63 m / 422.0 ft Antenna Centerline (AGL) 3.66 m / 12.0 ft Antenna Model GD Satcom 7.2 meter Antenna Mode Receive 2.0 GHz Transmit 7.0 GHz Interference Objectives: Long Term -156.0 dBW/MHz 20% -154.0 dBW/4 kHz 20% Short Term -146.0 dBW/MHz 0.01% -131.0 dBW/4 kHz 0.0025% Max Available RF Power 0.5 (dBW/4 kHz) Receive 2.0 GHz Transmit 7.0 GHz Horizon Antenna Horizon Coordination Horizon Coordination Azimuth (°) Elevation (°) Discrimination (°) Gain (dBi) Distance (km) Gain (dBi) Distance (km) 0 1.96 134.27 -10.00 195.60 -10.00 102.99 5 2.31 137.31 -10.00 187.33 -10.00 100.00 10 2.34 139.78 -10.00 186.68 -10.00 100.00 15 1.32 140.90 -10.00 210.55 -10.00 118.92 20 1.17 142.26 -10.00 215.18 -10.00 122.98 25 1.68 143.73 -10.00 203.21 -10.00 109.94 30 1.17 143.63 -10.00 214.94 -10.00 122.78 35 1.19 143.46 -10.00 214.44 -10.00 122.35 40 1.77 143.24 -10.00 200.81 -10.00 107.72 45 2.07 142.17 -10.00 192.96 -10.00 100.62 50 2.30 140.51 -10.00 187.66 -10.00 100.00 55 2.84 138.62 -10.00 175.30 -10.00 100.00 60 3.36 136.28 -10.00 161.38 -10.00 100.00 65 3.98 133.62 -10.00 148.39 -10.00 100.00 70 4.06 130.33 -10.00 146.91 -10.00 100.00 75 2.88 126.20 -10.00 174.19 -10.00 100.00 80 2.27 122.30 -10.00 188.44 -10.00 100.00 85 3.28 118.97 -10.00 163.23 -10.00 100.00 90 3.74 115.25 -10.00 153.20 -10.00 100.00 95 4.13 111.37 -10.00 145.87 -10.00 100.00 100 4.20 107.32 -10.00 144.76 -10.00 100.00 105 4.34 103.24 -10.00 142.80 -10.00 100.00 110 4.64 99.12 -10.00 138.48 -10.00 100.00 115 5.29 94.97 -10.00 132.01 -10.00 100.00 120 5.49 90.75 -10.00 130.08 -10.00 100.00 125 4.95 86.53 -10.00 134.24 -10.00 100.00 130 4.89 82.33 -10.00 134.97 -10.00 100.00 135 5.55 78.06 -10.00 129.50 -10.00 100.00 140 5.34 73.91 -10.00 131.55 -10.00 100.00 145 5.00 69.85 -10.00 134.85 -10.00 100.00 150 4.44 65.94 -10.00 141.27 -10.00 100.00 155 4.63 61.90 -10.00 138.61 -10.00 100.00 160 4.47 58.08 -10.00 140.91 -10.00 100.00 165 3.81 54.62 -10.00 151.78 -10.00 100.00 170 3.91 50.98 -10.00 149.80 -10.00 100.00 175 3.34 47.92 -10.00 161.81 -10.00 100.00 180 3.84 44.43 -9.19 154.98 -9.19 100.00 185 4.30 41.19 -8.37 150.75 -8.37 100.00 Frequency Coordination and Interference Analysis Report 05/05/2009 Page 9 of 11

COMSEARCH Earth Station Data Sheet 19700 Janelia Farm Boulevard, Ashburn, VA 20147 (703)726-5500 http://www.comsearch.com Coordination Values VERNON VLY, NJ Licensee Name Sirius XM Radio Inc. Latitude (NAD 83) 41° 12' 45.0" N Longitude (NAD 83) 74° 29' 39.0" W Ground Elevation (AMSL) 128.63 m / 422.0 ft Antenna Centerline (AGL) 3.66 m / 12.0 ft Antenna Model GD Satcom 7.2 meter Antenna Mode Receive 2.0 GHz Transmit 7.0 GHz Interference Objectives: Long Term -156.0 dBW/MHz 20% -154.0 dBW/4 kHz 20% Short Term -146.0 dBW/MHz 0.01% -131.0 dBW/4 kHz 0.0025% Max Available RF Power 0.5 (dBW/4 kHz) Receive 2.0 GHz Transmit 7.0 GHz Horizon Antenna Horizon Coordination Horizon Coordination Azimuth (°) Elevation (°) Discrimination (°) Gain (dBi) Distance (km) Gain (dBi) Distance (km) 190 4.38 38.53 -7.65 152.91 -7.65 100.00 195 4.29 36.44 -7.04 157.39 -7.04 100.00 200 4.09 34.97 -6.59 163.06 -6.59 100.00 205 2.98 34.99 -6.60 189.10 -6.60 100.00 210 2.21 35.33 -6.70 205.18 -6.70 108.80 215 1.74 35.99 -6.91 213.47 -6.91 118.58 220 0.70 37.79 -7.43 252.26 -7.43 149.14 225 0.79 39.01 -7.78 244.67 -7.78 143.34 230 0.87 40.72 -8.25 237.19 -8.25 137.75 235 1.26 42.62 -8.74 218.45 -8.74 124.41 240 1.69 44.91 -9.31 205.89 -9.31 111.67 245 1.94 47.69 -9.96 196.31 -9.96 103.58 250 2.29 50.68 -10.00 187.98 -10.00 100.00 255 3.15 53.67 -10.00 166.29 -10.00 100.00 260 3.11 57.32 -10.00 168.80 -10.00 100.00 265 3.84 60.81 -10.00 151.13 -10.00 100.00 270 4.26 64.59 -10.00 144.00 -10.00 100.00 275 4.11 68.64 -10.00 146.21 -10.00 100.00 280 3.71 72.78 -10.00 153.86 -10.00 100.00 285 5.59 76.57 -10.00 129.14 -10.00 100.00 290 5.48 80.79 -10.00 130.16 -10.00 100.00 295 5.78 85.00 -10.00 127.33 -10.00 100.00 300 5.81 89.25 -10.00 127.06 -10.00 100.00 305 5.44 93.49 -10.00 130.63 -10.00 100.00 310 5.37 97.71 -10.00 131.25 -10.00 100.00 315 5.74 101.97 -10.00 127.74 -10.00 100.00 320 5.64 106.15 -10.00 128.70 -10.00 100.00 325 4.91 110.13 -10.00 134.77 -10.00 100.00 330 4.86 114.18 -10.00 135.50 -10.00 100.00 335 5.11 118.26 -10.00 133.77 -10.00 100.00 340 4.82 122.06 -10.00 136.02 -10.00 100.00 345 4.61 125.76 -10.00 138.85 -10.00 100.00 350 3.22 128.65 -10.00 164.48 -10.00 100.00 355 2.83 131.77 -10.00 175.42 -10.00 100.00 Frequency Coordination and Interference Analysis Report 05/05/2009 Page 10 of 11

5. CERTIFICATION I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I AM THE TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE FREQUENCY COORDINATION DATA CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION, THAT I AM FAMILIAR WITH PARTS 101 AND 25 OF THE FCC RULES AND REGULATIONS, THAT I HAVE EITHER PREPARED OR REVIEWED THE FREQUENCY COORDINATION DATA SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION, AND THAT IT IS COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. BY: _ Gary K. Edwards Senior Manager COMSEARCH 19700 Janelia Farm Boulevard Ashburn, VA 20147 DATED: May 5, 2009 Frequency Coordination and Interference Analysis Report 05/05/2009 Page 11 of 11


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