Attachment supplement

supplement

OTHER submitted by Sirius

supplement

2006-11-17

This document pretains to SAT-STA-20061013-00122 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATSTA2006101300122_538182

EX PARTE OR LATE FILED Wiley Rein & Fielding ur Paceived NOV 2 & 2006 Robert L. Pettit 1776 K STREET NW November 17, 2006 202.719.7019 WASHINGTON, DC 20006 Po{éc_y Brffi‘\Ch F"_ED/ACCEPTED rpettit@wrf.com PRONE 202.719.7000 Intsrnationai Sursau FAX 202.719.7049 NOV 17 2006 Virginia Office 7925 JONES BRANCH DRIVE Ms. Marlene Dortch Federal Communications Commission Secretary Office of the Secretary SUITE 6200 McLEAN, VA 22102 Federal Communications Commission GRiG'NAL PHONE 703.905.2800 445 12"" Street, S.W. FAX 703.905.2820 Washington, DC 20554 www.wrif.com Re: Ex Parte Notification — Application of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. for Special Temporary Authority, File No. SAT—STA—20061013—00122 Dear Ms. Dortch: This letter will supplement the above—referenced application for Special Temporary Authority (STA) to operate various satellite digital audio radio service (DARS) terrestrial repeaters for a period of 30 days. These applications simply request reinstatement‘ of the repeaters in order to restore existing service in 11 locations. Sirius urges that its request for 30—day STAs be granted expeditiously. As the Bureau has recognized — and complaints to the Commission attest — use of these "complementary terrestrial repeaters" is necessary in certain locations to "overcome the effects of satellite signal blockage and multipath interference.""" Absent the STAs, service, even if not blocked, will continue to be impaired for consumers in these 11 locales. Accordingly, Sirius requests that the Bureau grant the 30—day STA while it considers Sirius‘ 180—day STA application. Further, as Sirius has informed the Bureau: e There is no chance that these repeaters will cause harmful interference. All but one of the subject repeaters were operating at or below authorized power levels. Sirius is unaware of any operational WCS stations in the vicinity of these repeaters and any complaints of interference from these repeaters. * The variances between the authorized and requested authorizations are minor. In almost all cases, the total area covered by the repeaters is similar or far smaller; the requested specifications reduce effective radiated power; ‘ As the Commission is aware, Sirius has filed applications for a 30—day STA, in order to provide immediate restoration of service, and a 180—day STA, in order to provide longer—term service. * Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., Order and Authorization, 16 FCC Red 16773, 2 (Int‘l Bur. 2001). .OT¢ _

WileyRein & Fielding uur Marlene Dortch November 17, 2006 Page 2 and the distance between the previously authorized and proposed site is under 10 miles. In summary, Sirius respectfully requests that the FCC grant the above—referenced request for Special Temporary Authority expeditiously. Should any questions arise concerning this or if you would like any additional information, please let us know. Respectfull * Robert L. Pettit Counselfor Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. co: Rod Porter Gardner Foster Cassandra Thomas Karl Kensinger Joann Lucanik Stephen Duall Shabnam Javid Robert Nelson Julius Knapp Bruce Romano


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