Attachment GRANT

GRANT

DECISION submitted by FCC,IB

GRANT

2005-02-10

This document pretains to SAT-MOD-20041122-00211 for Modification on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATMOD2004112200211_417014

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Date & Time Filed: Nov 22 2004 9:52:39:190AM
File Number: SAT-MOD-20041 122-002 11


       FCC APPLICATION FOR SPACE AND EARTH STATI0N:MOD OR AMD - MAIN FORM            FCC Use Only

                           FCC 3 12 MAIN FORM FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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APPLICANT INFORMATION
Enter a description of this application to identify it on the main menu:
DIRECTV GROUP F312 SW1 S2191 (@ 102.8WL)
    1-8. Legal Name of Applicant

              Name:        The DIRECTV Group, Inc.         Phone Number:   310-964-0725
              DBA                                          Fax Number:     310-964-0843
              Name:
              Street:      2250 E. Imperial Highway        E-Mail:         dapattillo@directv.com


              City:        El Segundo                      State:           CA
              Country:      USA                            Zipcode:        90245
              Attention:   David Pattillo




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                                        Attachment
                                 Conditions of Authorization
                                     February 10,2005

    1. The DIRECTV Group, Inc.’s (“DIRECTV) request, File No. SAT-MOD-20041122-
       002 1 1,to modify its authorization, SAT-MOD-200406 14-001 14, Call Sign S2 191,to
       relocate its authorized orbital location from 103.05’ W.L. to 102.80” W.L. IS
       GRANTED. Accordingly, DIRECTV is authorized to launch and operate its
       SPACEWAY-1 Ka-band satellite into the 102.80’ W.L. orbit location, in the 18.365-
       18.53 GHz, 18.57-18.735 GHz, 19.7-20.2 GHz, 28.36-28.525 GHz, 29.26-29.425 GHz,
       and 29.5-30.0 GHz frequency bands in accordance with the terms, conditions, and
       technical specifications set forth in its application, this Attachment, and the Federal
       Communications Commission’s (“Commission”) Rules.

    2. All conditions of the November 4, 2004 grant with the exception of the assigned orbital
       location otherwise remain in effect.’

    3. DIRECTV is afforded thirty days from the date of release of this grant and authorization
       to decline this authorization as conditioned. Failure to respond within this period will
       constitute formal acceptance of the authorization as conditioned.

    4. This Grant is issued pursuant to Section 0.261 of the Commission’s rules on
        delegated authority, 47 C.F.R. 5 0.261, and is effective upon release. Petitions for
        reconsideration under Section 1.106 or applications for review under Section
        1.115 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. $5 1.106, 1.115, may be filed within
        30 days of the date of the public notice indicating that this action was taken.




’See The DirecTV Group, Inc. SAT-MOD-200406 14-00 1 14, Grant November 4,2004 Attached
Conditions of Grant, modifying previous authorization - see In the Matter of Hughes
Communications Galaxy Inc. Application for Authority to Construct, Launch, and Operate a Ka-
band Satellite System in the Fixed Satellite Service and a Ku-band Broadcast Communications
Satellite System, Order and Authorization, 13 FCC Rcd 135 1 (1 997) (“Hughes Authorization
Order”)


2-1 6. Name of Contact Representative (If other than applicant)

               Name:           William M. Wiltshire                  Phone Number:                        202-730-1350
               Company: Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP              Fax Number:                          202-730- 130 1
               Street:         1200 Eighteenth St., N.W.             E-Mail:
                               12th Floor
               City:           Washington                            State:                               DC
               Country:        USA                                   Zipcode:                             20036-
               Contact                                               Relationship:                        Legal Counsel
               Title:


ZLASSIFICATION OF FILING
    17. Choose the button next to the
    :lassification that applies to this filing for   (N/A) b l . Application for License of New Station
    )oth questions a. and b. Choose only one         (N/A) b2. Application for Registration of New Domestic Receive-Only Station
    or 17a and only one for 17b.                      4 (N/A) b3. Amendment to a Pending Application
                                                     Q   (N/A) b4. Modification of License or Registration
      0 a l . Earth Station
                                                     b5. Assignment of License or Registration
      4 a2. Space Station                            b6. Transfer of Control of License or Registration
                                                     0 (N/A) b7. Notification of Minor Modification
                                                     (N/A) b8. Application for License of New Receive-Only Station Using Non-U.S. Licensed
                                                     Satellite
                                                     @/A) b9. Letter of Intent to Use Non-US. Licensed Satellite to Provide Service in the United
                                                     States
                                                      0 (N/A) b10. Other (Please specify)




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     17c. Is a fee submitted with this application?
    0 IfYes, complete and attach FCC Form 159. If No, indicate reason for fee exemption (see 47 C.F.R.Section 1.1114).
    0 Governmental Entity 4 Noncommercial educational licensee
    Q   Other(p1ease explain):



    Fee Classification BFY - Space Station Modification(Ge0stationary)




    18. If this filing is in reference to an   19. If this filing is an amendment to a pending application enter both fields, if this filing is a
    existing station, enter:                   modification please enter only the file number:
I (a) Call sign of station:                    (a) Date pending application was filed:              (b) File number:
        S2191
                                                                                                    SATMOD2004061400114




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TYPE OF SERVICE
20. NATURE OF SERVICE: This filing is for an authorization to provide or use the following type(s) of service(s): Select all that apply:

       a. Fixed Satellite
    0 b. Mobile Satellite
    0 c. Radiodetermination Satellite
    0 d. Earth Exploration Satellite
       e. Direct to Home Fixed Satellite
    0 f. Digital Audio Radio Service
    0 g. Other (please specify)
21. STATUS: Choose the button next to the applicable status. Choose     122. If earth station applicant, check all that apply.
mly one.                                                                 0    Using U.S. licensed satellites
0 Common Camer 0 Non-Common Carrier                                          Using Non-US. licensed satellites

13. If applicant is providng INTERNATIONAL COMMON CARRIER service, see instructions regarding Sec. 214 filings. Choose one. Are these
Facilities:
4 Connected to a Public Switched Network Q Not connected to a Public Switched Network        N/A

     24. FREQUENCY BAND(S): Place an 'X' in the box(es) next to all applicable frequency band(s).
0 a. C-Band    (4/6 GHz)       0
                            b. Ku-Band (12/14 GHz)
       c.Other (Please specify upper and lower frequencies in MHz.)
           Frequency Lower: 18300            Frequency Upper: 30000          (Please specify additional frequencies in an attachment)




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TYPE OF STATION
    !5. CLASS OF STATION: Choose the button next to the class of station that applies. Choose only one.
    0 a. Fixed Earth Station
    4 b. Temporary-Fixed Earth Station
    0 c. 12/14 GHz VSAT Network
    0 d. Mobile Earth Station
        e. Geostationary Space Station
    0 f. Non-Geostationary Space Station
    0 g. Other (please specify)

    !6. TYPE OF EARTH STATION FACILITY
    0 TransmidReceive 4 Transmit-Only               0 Receive-Only         N/A
    'For Space Station applications, select N/A."




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PURPOSE OF MODIFICATION

    27. The purpose of this proposed modification is to: (Place an 'X' in the box(es) next to all that apply.)


            a -- authorization to add new emission designator and related service
        0b -- authorization to change emission designator and related service
        0 c -- authorization to increase EIRP and EIRP density
            d -- authorization to replace antenna
            e -- authorization to add antenna
        0 f -- authorization to relocate fixed station
        0 g -- authorization to change frequency(ies)
        0 h -- authorization to add frequency
        0 i - authorization to add Points of Communication (satellites & countries)
        0j -- authorization to change Points of Communication (satellites & countries)
            k -- authorization for facilities for which environmental assessment and
    radiation hazard reporting is required
             1 -- authorization to change orbit location
        0 m -- authorization to perform fleet management
        0 n -- authorization to extend milestones
        0 o -- Other (Please specify)




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ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

28. Would a Commission grant of any proposal in this application or amendment have a significant environmental         0 Yes 4 No
impact as defined by 47 CFR 1.1307? IfYES, submit the statement as required by Sections 1.1308 and 1.131 1 of
the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. 1.1308 and 1.1311, as an exhibit to this app1ication.A Radiation Hazard Study
must accompany all applications for new transmitting facilities, major modifications, or major amendments.



ALIEN OWNERSHIP Earth station applicants not proposing to provide broadcast, common carrier, aeronautical en route or
aeronautical fixed radio station services are not required to respond to Items 30-34.

 29. Is the applicant a foreign government or the representative of any foreign government?                            4 Yes       No   4 NIA



 30. Is the applicant an alien or the representative of an alien?                                                      4 Yes       No   Q   NIA




 3 I . Is the applicant a corporation organized under the laws of any foreign government‘?                             4 Yes   @   No   Q   NIA




32. Is the applicant a corporation of which more than one-fifth of the capital stock is owned of record or voted by    4 yes 0     No   Q   NIA
aliens or their representatives or by a foreign government or representative thereof or by any corporation organized
under the laws of a foreign country?




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    33. Is the applicant a corporation directly or indirectly controlled by any other corporation of which more than             0   Yes     0   No   0 NIA
    one-fourth of the capital stock is owned of record or voted by aliens, their representatives, or by a foreign
    government or representative thereof or by any corporation organized under the laws of a foreign country?



    34. If any answer to questions 29, 3 0 , 3 1, 32 andior 33 is Yes, attach as an exhibit an identification of the aliens or   Exhibit A
    foreign entities, their nationality, their relationship to the applicant, and the percentage of stock they own or vote.



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BASIC OUALIFICATIONS

    35. Does the Applicant request any waivers or exemptions from any of the Commission’s Rules?                                     0 Yes        4 No
    If Yes, attach as an exhibit, copies of the requests for waivers or exceptions with supporting documents.




    36. Has the applicant or any party to this application or amendment had any FCC station authorization or license                 0 Yes        4 No
    revoked or had any application for an initial, modification or renewal of FCC station authorization, license, or
    construction permit denied by the Commission? IfYes, attach as an exhibit, an explination of circumstances.


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37. Has the applicant, or any party to this application or amendment, or any party directly or indirectly controlling        0 Yes         No
the applicant ever been convicted of a felony by any state or federal court? IfYes, attach as an exhibit, an
explination of circumstances.




38. Has any court finally adjudged the applicant, or any person directly or indirectly controlling the applicant,            0 Yes     @   No
guilty of unlawfully monopolizing or attemptiing unlawfully to monopolize radio communication, directly or
indirectly, through control of manufacture or sale of radio apparatus, exclusive traffic arrangement or any other
means or unfair methods of competition?If Yes, attach as an exhibit, an explanation of circumstances




39. Is the applicant, or any person directly or indirectly controlling the applicant, currently a party in any pending       Q   Yes       No
matter referred to in the preceding two items? If yes, attach as an exhinit, an explanation of the circumstances.




40. If the applicant is a corporation and is applying for a space station license, attach as an exhibit the names,
address, and citizenship of those stockholders owning a record andor voting 10 percent or more of the Filer’s
voting stock and the percentages so held. In the case of fiduciary control, indicate the beneficiary(ies) or class of    Exhibit B
beneficiaries. Also list the names and addresses of the officers and directors of the Filer.




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 41. By checking Yes, the undersigned certifies, that neither applicant nor any other party to the application is                Yes      Q   No
 subject to a denial of Federal benefits that includes FCC benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Act of
 1988,21 U.S.C. Section 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. See
 47 CFR 1.2002(b) for the meaning of "party to the application" for these purposes.



 42a. Does the applicant intend to use a non-U.S. licensed satellite to provide service in the United States? IfYes,         Q   Yes          No
 answer 42b and attach an exhibit providing the information specified in 47 C.F.R. 25.137, as appropriate. If No,
 proceed to question 43.




 42b. What administration has licensed or is in the process of licensing the space station? If no license will be issued, what administration has
 coordinated or is in the process of coordinating the space station?



43. Description. (Summarize the nature of the application and the services to be provided).    (If the complete description does not appear in this
box, please go to the end of the form to view it in its entirety.)
     The DIRECTV Group, Inc. seeks to modify its existing license to operate at 102.8 WL rather
     than 103.05 WL. Please see Exhibit C for further information.



IExhibit C                                                                                                                                          I




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CERTIFICATION
The Applicant waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or of the electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the
Jnited States because of the previous use of the same, whether by license or otherwise, and requests an authorization in accordance with this
ipplication. The applicant certifies that grant of this application would not cause the applicant to be in violation of the spectrum aggregation limit
n 47 CFR Part 20. All statements made in exhibits are a material part hereof and are incorporated herein as if set out in full in this application.
The undersigned, individually and for the applicant, hereby certifies that all statements made in this application and in all attached exhibits are
rue, complete and correct to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith.
!4. Applicant is a (an): (Choose the button next to applicable response.)

 Q    Individual
 Q    Unincorporated Association
 Q    Partnership
 0 Corporation
 Q    Governmental Entity
 Q    Other (please specify)




     45. Name of Person Signing                                             46. Title of Person Signing
     Romulo Pontual                                                         Exec. VP & Chief Technology Officer
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             WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND / OR IMPRISONMENT
                     (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION
                   (U.S. Code, Title 47, Section 3 12(a)(l j), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, Section 503).




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                                             Before the
                 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
                                     Washington, D.C. 20554


                                                 )
Application of                                   1
                                                 )
THEDIRECTV GROUP,INC.                            )        Call Sign: S2 19I
                                                 )
For Minor Modification to Offset                 )        File No.
Operation of the SPACEWAY 1                      )
Ka-band Satellite from 103.05” W.L. to           )
102.8” W.L.                                      1


                      APPLICATION FOR MINOR MODIFICATION

        The DIRECTV Group, Inc. (“DIRECTV”) hereby requests that the Commission

modify its authorization for a geostationary Ka-band satellite system at the nominal 103”

W.L. orbital location’ to allow DIRECTV to operate at a slight offset - specifically, at 102.8”

W.L. This very minor repositioning of the satellite (combined with a similar offset of a

companion Ka-band satellite at 99” W.L.) will have major benefits for subscribers receiving

Direct-to-Home (“DTH”) satellite services from this slot, as it will enable them to receive a

high-quality signal using a smaller dish, and will thereby promote competition as well. In

addition, this slight offset will enhance orbital management and decrease the likelihood of in-

orbit collision with other satellites. Moreover, as demonstrated herein, the proposed minor

modification is anticipated by Commission rules and will not increase harmful interference to

any other satellite system. In fact, the only satellite operator potentially affected is a




’   See Public Notice, DA 04-3529 (rel. Nov. 5,2004) (granting modification application for SPACEWAY 1
    satellite) (“Mod PN”).


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DIRECTV subsidiary licensed to operate at the nominal 101' W.L. slot, which will still be

able to use its Ka-band frequencies for their intended purpose.

         DIRECTV intends to launch its SPACEWAY 1 satellite in the spring of next year.

Accordingly, expedited consideration of this Application is warranted.

I.       CHANCES TO PREVJOUS TECHNICAL
                                    INFORMATION

         In this Application, DIRECTV seeks neither additional spectrum nor additional

orbital resources, but only a slight offset from its current licensed location consistent with the

Commission's rules. In accordance with Section 25.1 17(d)(1 ) of the Commission's rules,

DIRECTV identifies in this Application and Technical Annex only those items of

information that have changed from its station license and associated application.'

DIRECTV hereby certifies that the remaining information in its station license and associated

application has not changed.

         In this case, the only aspects of the satellite's operations reflected in the Technical

Annex that will change as a result of moving the satellite from 103.05' W.L.3 to 102.8" W.L.

will be:

           Slightly revised sample link budgets for operations at this slightly offset location.

           Slightly revised sample link budgets for Ka-band operations from the nominal 101"

         W.L. orbital location, demonstrating that moving SPACEWAY 1 toward that slot will




     This Application also includes revised ownership information that reflects the reincorporation of News
     Corporation in the United States.

     At the time the Commission assigned Ka-band orbital locations in the first processing round, the applicants
     for orbital locations between 95" W.L. and 105" W.L. agreed to operate their satellites with a nominal 0.05"
     offset to the west in order to increase separation from a Luxembourg satellite filing at 93.2" W.L. See
     Assignment of Orbital Locations to Space Stations in the Ka-Band, 13 FCC Rcd. 1030, Appendix A (Int'l
     Bur. 1997). This offset was recently made part of the SPACEWAY 1 authorization. See Mod PN at 2.



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          not cause harmful interference to its intended ~ e r v i c e .(The
                                                                         ~ requested eastern offset

          will move the satellite away from the Ka-band slots to the west (including at 105"

          W.L.), and so will not increase interference to operations at those locations.)

Because moving the satellite only 0.25" will have a de minimis affect on the predicted gain

contours, revised contours have not been submitted.

11.       THEPROPOSED MODIFICATION
                                 WOULD SERVE THE PUBLIC INTEREST

          DIRECTV is currently authorized to operate a Ka-band system at the 103.05" W.L.

orbital location. As contemplated under Section 25.2 10Cj)(3) of the Commission's rules,5

DIRECTV requests that it be authorized to operate at a slight offset from this nominal

location, at 102.8" W.L. Although the requested offset is very small -just 0.25" W.L. - it

will create large benefits for consumers through improved system performance. Specifically,

when combined with a similar (albeit eastward) offset DIRECTV has requested for the

companion SPACEWAY 2 Ka-band satellite authorized to operate at 99" W.L., this very

slight relocation of the satellite will enable DIRECTV to reduce the size of the satellite dish

used by consumers to receive DIRECTV's Ka-band DTH signals. As a result, DIRECTV

subscribers will be able to use a single dish of a consumer-friendly size to receive high

definition programming (including HD local-into-local signals) from two Ka-band slots, as

well as programming from DIRECTV's DBS slots at 101" W.L., 110" W.L., and 119" W.L.

This will promote consumer acceptance of DIRECTV's new HD services and help




      Note that these revised link budgets for 101" W.L. actually reflect operations of DIRECTV 8 from 100.85O
      W.L. and also include the effect of the companion shift of the SPACEWAY 2 satellite from 99.05' W.L. to
      99.2" W.L.
      47 C.F.R. $25.210Cj)(3) (operations may be authorized at assigned orbital longitudes offset by 0.05"or
      multiples thereof from the nominal orbital location specified in the station authorization).



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DIRECTV continue to provide robust competition to cable operators and other multichannel

video programming distributors, to the benefit of the American public.

        Moreover, DIRECTV's proposal will achieve this improved performance and

enhanced competition without causing harmhl interference to any other operator. In fact, as

common sense would indicate, by moving slightly away from the adjacent 105" W.L. Ka-

band orbital location licensed to SES Americom, DIRECTV will not increase interference to

that slot (or any other slots located further West). The proposed offset will move

SPACEWAY 1 slightly closer to the 101" W.L. Ka-band orbital location licensed to a

DIRECTV subsidiary (DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC), which is planning to launch and

operate DIRECTV 8, a hybrid DBS/Ka-band satellite, next year. However, as the attached

Technical Annex demonstrates, the proposed offset will not prevent DIRECTV 8 from using

its Ka-band payload for its intended function of backhauling local programming from remote

sites to DIRECTV's broadcast centers.

        In addition, this slight offset will allow DIRECTV to operate SPACEWAY 1 in a

station keeping volume that does not overlap with either of the other space stations (AMC-1

and Solidaridad-1) operating at the nominal 103"W.L. orbital location.6 This proposal will

therefore advance the commission's goal of decreasing the risk of in-orbit collision between

space stations7 and also enhance the efficiency with which orbital resources are used.



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    No other U.S. systems are currently seeking Commission authorization to operate at this nominal orbital
    location. Internationally, Canada, Tonga, and the United Kingdom currently have coordination requests on
    file at the ITU for satellite networks at 103"W.L , but DIRECTV has found no evidence that satellite
    construction contracts have been awarded for any of these networks, and notes that the FAA Commercial
    Space Station Second Quarter 2004 Report shows no pending launch for any of these networks.
'   See, e.g., Mitigation of Orbital Debris, 19 FCC Rcd. 11567, 11588 (2004)(adopting requirements for GEO
    applicants to assess and coordinate station keeping volumes of any known satellites located at, or
    reasonably expected to be located at, a requested orbital location).


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         Thus, the proposed offset will have a direct and positive impact on the costumer

experience of the DIRECTV service, further enhance competition, and enhance orbital risk

management - all without negatively impacting the operations of the DIRECTV system or

any other satellite system. The public interest clearly would be served by a grant of the

Application.

111.     WAIVER PURSUANT TO SECTION 304 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT

         In accordance with Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47

U.S.C.   tj   304, DIRECTV hereby waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or

of the electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the United States because

of the previous use of the same, whether by license or otherwise.

IV.    CONCLUSION

         The proposed 0.25" offset of SPACEWAY 1 from its currently licensed orbital

location will enable DIRECTV to use a more consumer-friendly receive antenna that will

allow it to continue to provide the most potent competition possible to entrenched cable

operators. Moreover, this important improvement in performance for DIRECTV's system

will not compromise the operational abilities of any other satellite system, and in fact will

allow for safer and more effective management of orbital resources.




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       For these reasons, DIRECTV submits that the proposed minor modification request is

in the public interest and respectfully requests that the Commission expeditiously grant this

request.

                                      Respecthlly submitted,

                                      THEDIRECTV GROUP,INC.



                                      By:       \S\
                                             Romulo Pontual
                                             Executive Vice President and Chief
                                             Technology Officer




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                         ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION



        The undersigned hereby certifies to the Federal Communications Commission as
        follows:

(i)     He is the technically qualified person responsible for the engineering information
        contained in the foregoing Application for Minor Modification,

(ii)    He is familiar with Part 25 of the Commission’s Rules, and

(iii)   He has either prepared or reviewed the engineering information contained in the
        foregoing Application for Minor Modification, and it is complete and accurate to
        the best of his knowledge and belief.



                                                 Signed:


                                                 /SI
                                                 Jack Wengryniuk
                                                 Senior Director
                                                 DIRECTV Operations Inc.


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                                                 November 18,2004
                                                 Date


TECHNICAL

 ANNEX


                         SPACEWAY 1 Offset Operation Link Budget - DTH
    SPACEWAY 1 A Band DTH, 102.8W      1 New York                                        II   ClearSky    I
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    Total Downlink CIN                                                                             21.5   I      13.2

                                                                                              Clear Sky       Rain Dn
    Totals                                 Uplink C/N (thermal), dB                                26.3          26.3
                                           Downlink C/N (thermal), dB                              21.5          13.2
                                           Total inter and intra-system CII, dB (incl.
                                           x-pol, ASI, ACI, ABI, TX EIS)                           18.7          18.7

                                           Total CI(N+I), dB                                       16.4          11.9-
                                           Required CI(N+I), dB (includes
                                           implementation margin)                                   8.9           8.9

                                           Margin, dB                                               7.5           3.0




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    102.8W                            CRK-LA Backhaul                                   Clear Skv       Rain Dn

    Uplink CIN (thermal), dS          Transmit power, dBW                                    12.7          12.7    '
    Castle Rock                       Transmit losses, dB                                    -2.0          -2.0
                                      Ground antenna gain, dB                                66.7          66.7
                                      Antenna pointing loss, dB                              -0.5          -0.5
                                      Free soace loss. dB                                  -213.4        -213.4

                                      Uplink rain loss, dB                                    0.0           0.0
                                      Satellite G/T, dB/K                                    13.1          13.1
                                      Bandwidth, dB-Hz                                      -76.5         -76.5
                                      Boltzmann's constant, dBW/Hz K                        228.6         228.6

    Total Uplink CIN                                                                         27.6          27.6

    Downlink CIN (thermal),dB         Satellite EIRP, dBW/54 MHz                             27.0          27.0
    Los Angeles                       Free space loss, dB                                  -209.3        -209.3
I                                 I   AtmosDheric loss. dB                          I        -1.0   I      -1.0    I
I                                 I   Downlink rain loss. dB                        I         0.0   I      -1.4    I
                                      Rain temp increase, dB                                  0.0          -1.5
                                      Rcv. antenna pointing loss, dB                         -0.5          -0.5
                                      Antenna wetting + noise increase, dB                    0.0          -1 .o
                                      Ground GIT, dB/K                                       39.3          39.3
                                      Bandwidth, dB-Hz                                      -76.5         -76.5
                                      Boltzmann's constant. dBW/Hz K                        228.6         228.6

    Total Downlink CIN                                                                        7.6           3.7

                                                                                        Clear Sky       Rain Dn
    Totals                            UDlink CIN (thermal). dB                               27.6          27.6
I                                 1   Downlink C/N Ithermall dB                     I         7.6 I          3.7   I
                                      Total inter and intra-system CII, dB (incl.
                                      X-PO~,ASI, ACI, ABI, TX EIS)                           12.9          12.9

                                      Total C/(N+I), dB                                       6.4           3.2
                                      Required C/(N+I), d 6 (includes
                                      implementation margin)                                  1.9            1.9

                                  I Margin, dB                                                4.5   [        1.3




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          DIRECTV 8 Pinched Operation Ka Band Link Budget - 24 MHz Backhaul
I   DlREClV 8 Ka Band, 100.85W   I Backhaul - PINCHED               I ClearSkv           I   Rain Dn    I
    Uplink CIN (thermal), dB          Transmit power, dBW                        13.7           13.7
    Castle Rock                       Transmit losses, dB                        -2.0           -2.0
                                      Ground antenna gain, dB                    66.8           66.8
                                      Antenna pointing loss, dB                  -0.5           -0.5
                                      Free mace loss, dB                       -213.3         -213.3



                                  I Satellite GIT, dB/K                           8.9    I       8.9
                                  I Bandwidth, dB-Hz                            -73.0    I     -73.0



    Total Uplink CIN                                                             28.1    1      28.1

    Downlink CIN (thermal),dB     I Satellite EIRP, dBW/24 MHz                   41.8    I      41 .a
    Los Angeles                   I Free space loss, dB                        -209.9    I    -209.9
I                                 1   AtmosDheric loss, dB              I        -1.0    I      -1.0    I
                                      Downlink rain loss, dB                      0.0           -9.3
                                      Rain temp increase, dB                      0.0           -3.7
                                      Rcv. antenna pointing loss, dB             -0.5           -0.5
                                      Ground GIT, dBlK                           41 .O          41 .O
                                      Bandwidth, dB-Hz                          -73.0          -73.0
                                      Boltzrnann's constant, dBW/Hz K           228.6          228.6

    Total Downlink CIN                                                           27.0           13.9

                                                                            Clear Sky        Rain Dn
    Totals                            Uplink C/N (thermal), dB                   28.1           28.1




                                      Total CI(N+I), dB                          19.9           13.1
                                      Reauired C/IN+I). dB                        9.0            9.0




                                             A-5


         DIRECTV 8 Pinched Operation Ka Band Link Budget - 36 MHz Backhaul
DIRECTV 8 Ka Band, 100.85W       I Backhaul - PINCHED          .       I   Clear Sky    I   Rain Dn

Uplink CIN (thermal), dB             Transmit power, dBW                        13.7           13.7
Castle Rock                          Transmit losses, dB                        -2.0           -2.0
                                     Ground antenna aain. dB                    66.8           66.8
                                 I   Antenna pointing loss, dB                  -0.5    I      -0.5
                                     Free space loss, dB                      -213.3         -213.3
                                     Atmospheric loss, dB                       -1 .I          -1.1
                                     Uplink rain loss, dB                        0.0            0.0
                                     Satellite GIT. dBIK                         8.9            8.9
                                 I   Bandwidth, dB-Hz                          -75.5    I     -75.5
                                 I   Boltzmann's constant, dBWIHz K            228.6    I     228.6

Total Uplink C/N                                                                25.6           25.6

Downlink CIN IthermalLdB         I Satellite EIRP. dBWI36 MHz                   41.8    I      41.8
Los Angeles                      I Free space loss, dB                        -209.9    I    -209.9
                                     Atmospheric loss, dB                       -1.o           -1 .o
                                     Downlink rain loss, dB                      0.0           -9.3
                                     Rain temp increase, dB                      0.0           -3.7
                                     Rcv. antenna pointing loss, dB             -0.5           -0.5
                                 I   Ground GIT. dBlK                  I        41.0    I      41 .O
                                     Bandwidth, dB-Hz                          -75.5          -75.5
                                     Boltzmann's constant, dBWIHz K            228.6          228.6

Total Downlink C/N                                                              24.5           11.4

                                                                           Clear Sky        Rain Dn
Totals                               Uplink CIN (thermal), dB                   25.6           25.6
                                     Downlink C/N (thermal), dB                 24.5           11.4
                                     x-pol interference, dB                     22.9           22.9
                                     Aggregate CII from AS1                     27.5           27.5
                                     Aggregate CII from TX EIS (UIL)            33.9           33.9

                                     Total C/(N+I), dB                          18.6           10.9
                                     Required C/(N+I), dB                        9.0            9.0

                                     Marain. dB                                  9.6            1.9




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