Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
New ICO Satellite Services GP
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Peter
Last Name:
Corea
Phone Number:
(202) 577-1491
Title:
Senior Regulatory Counsel
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:
2008-09-15 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Peter Corea
Title of Applicant (if any):
Senior Regulatory Counsel
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
New ICO Satellite Services G.P. (ICO) submits this request for an experimental special temporary authorization (STA) to conduct tests using mobile earth terminals (METs) over a period of five months. These tests will be conducted as part of the larger in-orbit and end-to-end testing of the ICO G-1 geosynchronous orbit satellite. The planned in-orbit payload testing is intended to verify the performance of the satellite payload operating in conjunction with METs. The proposed tests will involve the transmission of signals from and to METs in a portion of the 2 GHz MSS bands (i.e., 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz). Accordingly, there is a need for temporary access to the 2 GHz spectrum for in-orbit testing purposes. These tests will verify the function of handset and portable transceiver prototypes, and to test the interoperability of those terminals with ICOs Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) system. New ICO would like additional time to continue testing its prototype METs while license applications are pending. ICO therefore requests an extension of six months for special temporary authority to conduct testing consistent with its original authorization.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WD9XGL
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Qualcomm
Equipment 1 Model Number
n/a
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
3
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Viasat
Equipment 2 Model Number
n/a
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 3 Experimental
No
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
Hughes Network Systems
Equipment 3 Model Number
n/a
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
5
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Tests to verify the function of handset and portable transceiver prototypes, and to test the interoperability of those terminals with ICOs Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) system. The purpose of these experimental STA applications is to test and integrate relevant components of the ICO MSS system. The proposed tests will involve the transmission of signals from and to METs in a portion of the 2 GHz MSS bands (i.e., 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz) in order to ascertain the proper function of the forward-link (2 GHz downlink to earth stations) and the return-link (2 GHz uplink to the satellite). The METs would operate within a geographic area surrounding ICOs North Las Vegas Gateway facility, call sign E070290. The STA will enable validation and end-to-end testing of spacecraft hardware and payload operations, and will assist ICO in developing ICO user terminals that are interoperable with its MSS system. The equipment to be operated pursuant to this STA is strictly for testing and demonstration purposes only and will not be deployed commercially. The 2000-2020 MHz band has been cleared of Broadcast Auxiliary Service (BAS) licensees within the Las Vegas DMA, i.e. BAS licensees no longer operate on former channels 1 and 2 in the 1990-2025 MHz frequency band.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation