Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Intelsat LLC
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Robert
Last Name:
Mansbach
Phone Number:
202-944-7891
Title:
Attorney
Special Temporary Authority application - Certification
Applicant 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.
Date:
2004-01-28 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Robert A. Mansbach
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Intelsat LLC herein requests a grant of Special Temporary Authority from February 15, 2004 through March 15, 2004 to conduct certain tests, demonstrations and experiments described below using a 1.0 meter Ku-band antenna in conjunction with Intelsat?s Washington, D.C. E010104 earth station and the Intelsat satellite at 325.5 degrees E.L. The tests need to begin on that date in order to take advantage of available satellite time and to accommodate the requirements of the scientists and engineers needed to perform the testing. (See attached)
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WB9XVY
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Best Contact
Phone Number:
202-944-6891
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The test earth station, a VSAT, will be used to validate the performance of a system which leverages the cable modem networking standard called DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification). Coupled with advanced satellite waveforms, this technology will lower the cost of consumer terminals, reduce satellite bandwidth requirements, enable easy self-provision for customers, and provide mature customer service, billing and network control software to network providers. (See attached)
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Channel Master
Equipment 1 Model Number
Type 100 Tx
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Use of a test earth station, a VSAT, to validate a system's ability to perform in accordance with the Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS).
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation