Intelsat Reply to SE

REPLY submitted by Intelsat License LLC

Reply to SES re G-16 G-28 Non-routine Levels

2017-03-31

This document pretains to SAT-RPL-20051118-00233 for Replacement Application on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATRPL2005111800233_1203357

INTELSAT. Envision. Connect. Transform. March 31, 2017 Ms. Marlene H. Dortch Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445 12¢" Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Re: Intelsat License LLC Notifications of Non—Routine Transmission Levels Galaxy 16, Call Sign $2687, File No. SAT—RPL—20051118—00233; and Galaxy 28, Call sign $2160, File No. SAT—MOD—20050422—00089 Dear Ms. Dortch: Intelsat License LLC ("Intelsat") hereby responds to the objection filed by SES Americom, Inc. ("SES") regarding Intelsat‘s previously filed notifications of non—routine transmission levels for the above referenced satellites.‘ SES first takes issue with Intelsat‘s notification of a Ku—band uplink power density level for Galaxy 16 at 99° W.L. of —47 dBW/Hz, stating that while Intelsat and SES "have discussed a draft coordination agreement that would permit this level for Galaxy 16," the agreement has not yet been signed.2 SES is correct about the status of the SES/Intelsat coordination agreement. However, Intelsat filed the —47 dBW/Hz level in anticipation of the SES/Intelsat coordination agreement being signed so as to avoid having to revise the notification. The actual level previously coordinated by Intelsat with a third party is —46 dBW/Hz. Intelsat herewith attaches a revised notification with the currently applicable higher power level. SES next asserts that "Intelsat notified a C—band uplink power density level for Galaxy 28 at 89° W.L. of —32 dBW/Hz."" Actually, Intelsat notified a C—band downlink e.i.r.p. density level of —32 dBW/Hz for that satellite. SES goes on to claim that the —32 dBW/Hz value "exceeds the level specified in the applicable SES—Intelsat coordination agreement by 1 dBW/Hz."" That coordination agreement, however, has not yet been signed. The —32 dBW/Hz level reflected in the filed Intelsat notification is accurate because it reflects a level Intelsat coordinated with a third party. Once the SES/Intelsat coordination agreement is signed, Intelsat will revise the notification to reflect any more restrictive level agreed to. ‘ Letter from Karis A. Hastings, Counsel for SES Americom, Inc., to Ms. Marlene H. Dortch, FCC, File Nos. SAT—RPL—20051118—00233 and SAT—MOD—20050422—00089 (filed Mar. 22, 2017). * Id. at 2. * Id. * Id. at 2—3. Intelsat Corporation 7900 Tysons One Place, Mclean, VA 22102—5972 USA www.intelsat.com T +1 703—559—6800 13838950. 1

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch March 31, 2017 Page 2 Finally, SES suggests that the Commission "issue a public notice to clarify the terms of Section 25.140(d) and provide uniform guidance to operators."" Intelsat does not believe such clarification is necessary. To the extent that operators are expected to file the most restrictive coordinated level in excess of the two—degree levels, there does not appear to be any disagreement. Respectfully submitted, Susan H. Crandall Associate General Counsel Intelsat Corporation Attachment ce: Jose Albuquerque, FCC Stephen Duall, FCC Kathyrn Medley, FCC Karis Hastings, Counsel for SES * Id. at 3.

INTELSAT. Envision. Connect. Transform. March 31, 2017 Ms. Marlene H. Dortch Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Re: Revised Notification of Non—routine Transmission Levels Galaxy 16, Call Sign $2687, File No. SAT—RPL—20051118—00233 Dear Ms. Dortch: Intelsat License LLC ("Intelsat"), pursuant to Section 25.140(d) of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission ("Commission"), 47 C.F.R. § 25.140(d), hereby updates its notification to the Commission of the following coordinated non—routine transmission levels with respect to the above— referenced satellite located at 99° W.L. Downlink EIRP Uplink Power Density Frequency Band Density Level Level Beam(s) 3.7—4.2 GHz —32 dBW/Hz — CHDN, CVDN 14.0—14.5 GHz — —46 dBW/Hz KHUP, KVUP Intelsat understands that per the Commission‘s rules, it is not obligated to coordinate the above levels with U.S. license applicants and petitioners for U.S. market access that file applications/market access requests after the date of this letter. Please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned with any questions. Sincerely, /s/ Susan H. Crandall Susan H. Crandall Associate General Counsel Intelsat Corporation Intelsat Corporation 7900 Tysons One Place, Mclean, VA 22102—5972. USA wwwintelsat.com T +1 703—559—6800


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