Attachment Sirius XM-Grant Marc

Sirius XM-Grant Marc

DECISION submitted by IB,FCC

grant

2010-03-31

This document pretains to SAT-STA-20100211-00025 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATSTA2010021100025_808710

3 SAT—STA—20100211—00025 182010000538 | File# SP~— SIPD—20,0021|— (CloeVA Sirius XM Radio Inc. | 1 Call Sign (or other identifier) Grant Date 03/31/10 ;| Term Dates Pecd i. Approved by OMD B 3060—0678 CRA} ‘TED* From 03/3'/’0 To: 1560 00‘“:)5 inAiN PE Date & Time Filed: Feb 11 2010 3:10:26:893PM File Number: SAT—STA—20100211—00025 | | Jniemnational Bureau * subject t0, Approved: /ézgfl ;;j)uam SHépyen 3. Duall Callsign: condifions CWeF, Saiellite Policj Branch FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPACE STATION SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY APPLICANT INFORMATION Enter a description of this application to identify it on the main menu: Request for Special Temporary Authority to Operate Two New Low Power Terrestrial Repeaters for 180 Days in New York City 1. Applicant Name: Sirius XM Radio Inc. Phone Number: 212—584—5100 DBA Name: Fax Number: 212—584—5353 Street: 1221 Avenue of the Americas E—Mail: » 36th Floor City: New York State: NY Country: USA Zipcode: 10020 > Attention: Patrick L. Donnelly

Attachment to Grant Application of Sirius XM Radio Inc. for Special Temporary Authority IBFS File No. SAT—STA—20100211—00025 Special temporary authority (STA) is granted to Sirius XM Radio Inc. (Sirius XM) to operate two terrestrial repeaters with an Effective Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) of up to 2,000 watts (average) in New York City, NY, for a period of 180 days. This authorization is granted according to the technical parameters specified in Sirius XM‘s application and is subject to the conditions below. 1. Any actions taken as a result of this STA are solely at the applicant‘s own risk. This STA shall not prejudice the outcome of the final rules adopted by the Commission in IB Docket No. 95—91. The issue concerning EIRP raised by the WCS Coalition will be addressed in that proceeding. Operations prior to such action will be subject to condition 2 below. 2. Operation of the terrestrial repeaters is authorized pursuant to this STA on a non—interference basis with respect to all permanently authorized radiocommunication facilities. Sirius XM shall provide the information and follow the process set forth in paragraphs 14 and 17 in 16 FCC Red 16773 (Int‘l Bur. 2001) and 16 FCC Red 16781 (Int‘l Bur. 2001), as modified by 16 FCC Red 18481 (Int‘l Bur. 2001) and 16 FCC Red 18484 (Int‘l Bur. 2001). 3. The terrestrial repeaters are restricted to the simultaneous retransmission of the complete programming, and only that programming, transmitted by the satellite directly to SDARS subscribers‘ receivers. 4. Coordination of the operations of the terrestrial repeaters shall be completed with all affected Administrations prior to operation, in accordance with all applicable international agreements including those with Canada and Mexico. 5. The terrestrial repeaters shall comply with Part 17 of the Commission‘s rules — Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures. 6. The terrestrial repeaters shall comply with Part 1 of the Commission‘s rules, Subpart I — Procedures Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, including the guidelines for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields as defined in Sections 1.1307(b) and 1.1310 of the Commission‘s rules. 7. The terrestrial repeaters‘ out—of—band emissions shall be limited to 75+ 10log(EIRP) dB less than the transmitter EIRP. 8. This STA expires after 180 days, or on the date on which permanent rules governing repeater operations become effective, whichever occurs first. 9. Sirius XM is granted 30 days from the date of the release of this authorization to decline the authorization as conditioned. Failure to respond within that period will constitute formal acceptance of the authorization as conditioned. 10. This action is taken on delegated authority pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 0.261 and is effective upon release. Petitions for reconsideration under 47 C.F.R. § 1.106 or applications for review under 47 C.E.R. § 1.115 may be filed within 30 days of the date of the Public Notice announcing this action. | File#_ SPT— STh— 2010 821\ — oooZS Call Sign Grant Date o33\[ 16 Y.8, (or other identifier) yA_ Camissief/ — f Term Dates peg;‘ojuoi C ternational Bureau | Approved: lik Jks(-’b\)dc" Ng, '3+e DU ronditions C,hseF atellite Pchcn Bmv\c\\

2. Contact Name: James S. Blitz Phone Number: 202—380—4000 Company: Sirius XM Radio Inc. Fax Number: 202—380—4981 Street: 1500 Eckington Place NE E—Mail: james.blitz@siriusxm.com City: Washington State: DC Country: USA Zipcode: 20002 — Attention: Relationship: Same (If your application is related to an application filed with the Commission, enter either the file number or the IB Submission ID of the related application. Please enter only one.) 3. Reference File Number or Submission ID 4a. Is a fee submitted with this application? ) IfYes, complete and attach FCC Form 159. If No, indicate reason for fee exemption (see 47 C.F.R.Section 1.1114). C Governmental Entity 3 Noncommercial educational licensee g74 Other(please explain): 4b. Fee Classification CXW — Space Station (Non—Geostationary) 5. Type Request «4 Change Station Location {4 Extend Expiration Date @, Other 6. Temporary Orbit Location 7. Requested Extended Expiration Date

8. Description (If the complete description does not appear in this box, please go to the end of the form to view it in its entirety.) Sirius XM Radio Inc. requests Special Temporary Authority to operate two new low power terrestrial repeaters in New York City for 180 days pursuant to the technical parameters listed in Exhibit A. 9. By checking Yes, the undersigned certifies that neither applicant nor any other party to the application is subject @ Yes £y No 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. 10. Name of Person Signing 11. Title of Person Signing James S. Blitz Vice President, Regulatory Counsel 12. Please supply any need attachments. Attachment 1: STA Request Attachment 2: Attachment 3: 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 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, Section 503).

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SIRIUSRADIO XMINC. 1500 Eckington Place, N.E Washington, D.C. 20002 Tel: 202—380—4000 Fax: 202—380—4500 wwiw.sinus.com www_xmradio.com February 8, 2010 Via IBFS Ms. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW. Washington, D.C. 20554 Re: Sirius XM Radio Inc. Request for 180—Day Special Temporary Authority to Operate New Low Power Repeaters in New York City Dear Ms. Dortch: Pursuant to Section 25.120(b)(2) ofthe Commission‘s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.120(b)(2), Sirius XM Radio Inc. ("Sirius XM"), a satellite radio licensee in the Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service, hereby requests 180—Day Special Temporary Authority ("STA") to operate two new low power terrestrial repeaters in its licensed frequency band, each of which has average Effective Isotropically Radiated Power {("EIRP") of up to 2000 watts. Specifically, this application seeks authority to operate one new low power repeater in the former Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. ("Sirius") frequency band (2320—2332.5 MHz) and one new low power repeaters in the former XM Radio Inc. {("XM") frequency band (2332.5—2345 MHz). The two repeaters will be co—located at the same site. The Commission has recognized that SDARS operators require terrestrial repeaters to provide high— quality service nationwide.‘ Consistent with this policy, in September 2001, the Bureau granted STAs to Sirius XM to operate a nationwide network of terrestrial repeaters." In the years since, the \ See Establishment ofRules and Policiesfor the Digital Audio Radio Satellite Service in the 2310—2360 MHz Frequency Band, Report and Order, Memorandum Opinion and Order, and Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking, 12 FCC Red 5754, 5770 | 37 (1997). See Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc., Applicationfor Special Temporary Authority to Operate Saiellite Digital Audio Radio Service Complimentary Terrestrial Repeaters, Order and Authorization, 16 FCC Red. 16773 « 18 (2001) ("Sirius STA4 Order‘. XM Radio, Inc., Application for Special Temporary Authority to Operate Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service Complimentary Terrestrial Repeaters, Order and Authorization, 16 FCC Rod. 16781 4 18 (2001) ("XM STA Order‘).

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch February 8, 2010 Page 2 Bureau has granted Sirius XM additional STAs to operate terrestrial repeaters, pending issuance of final rules governing the deployment and use of repeaters." Public Interest Considerations. Grant of the STA will serve the public interest by enabling Sirius XM to provide quality service to its subscribers in New York City. Without these low power terrestrial repeaters, Sirius XM cannot provide the signal quality that its subscribers expect. Technical Information for the New Low Power Repeaters. The following technical information pertaining to the repeaters is provided in Exhibit A: (1) antenna type; (2) antenna orientation; (3) average EIRP; (4) height above ground level ("AGL"); and (5) antenna downtilt." Exhibits B and C consist respectively, of Google"** satelfite images and topographic maps showing the location of the proposed facilities. The specification sheet for the antennas to be used by the repeaters is attached as Exhibit D. Interference Considerations. The newlow power repeaters will each operate at an average EIRP of less than 2000 watts. Because Sirius XM has exclusive use of its licensed band, it is highly untikely that these new low power repeaters will create interference to other licensees. To the extent Sirius XM‘s original 2001 STAs require it to coordinate with affected Wireless Communications Services ("WCS") licensees prior to operating any repeater," Sirius XM is sending a copy ofthis STA a See, e.g., Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.; Request to Modify Special Temporary Authority to Operate 3 Additional Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service Terrestrial Repeaters, Order and Authorization, 19 FCC Red. 18140 (2004) (granting Sirius an STA in File No. SAT—STA— 20031106—00370, effective Sept. 15, 2004. Since that time, the Commission has extended the STA several times, pending the issuance offinal rules governing the use of satellite DARS terrestrial repeaters. In September 2004, the Commission granted Sirius a new STA to operate for 180 days or until the Commission issues final rules governing the use of satellite DARS terrestrial repeaters. Nee Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. Request to Modify Special Temporary Authority to Operate Satellite DARS Terrestrial Repeaters, Order and Authorization, 19 FCC Red 18149 (2004) (©2004 STA Grant Order"). Sirius timely filed an application for renewal of this STA on March 1, 2005. See File No. SAT—STA—20050301—00053. To date, the Commission has not acted on this application. See also., XM Radio, Inc.; Request for Special Temporary Authority to Operate Additional Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service Terrestrial Repeaters, Order and Authorization, 19 FCC Red. 18140 (2004) (granting XM an STA in File No. SAT—STA—20031112—00371, effective Sept. 15, 2004); Public Notice, 2002 FCC Lexis 5670 {rel. Oct. 30, 2002) {granting XM an STA in File No. SAT—STA—20020815—00153, effective Sept. 30, 2002); Public Notice, 2003 FCC Lexis 4803 (rel. Aug. 29, 2002) (granting XMan STA in File No. SAT—STA—20030409—00076, effective June 26, 2003). XM has filed applications to renew its STAs, and those renewal applications remain pending. For purposes ofSirius XM and XM Radio repeater STA applications, "antenna downtilt" refers to an antenna‘s mechanical downtilt, without reference to any electrical downtilt built into the antenna. * See Sirius STA Order * 14 and XM STA Order * 14.

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch February 8, 2010 Page 3 application to Horizon Wi—Com LLC ("Horizon") in satisfaction of this coordination language.® Moreover, as the Bureau acknowledged in granting Sirius XM‘s original repeater STA requests, the WCS licensees have confirmed that operating terrestrial repeaters at an EIRP of 2 kW or less is not an interference concern.‘ However, if prohibited interference does occur, Sirius XM will cease operation ofthe new repeaters until such interference can be eliminated." Ownership and Control ofRepeaters. Sirius XM will own the new low power repeaters andit will be responsible for their installation and operation. Certifications. Sirius XM certifies that it will operate the new low power repeaters subject to the conditions and certifications set forth in the Sirfus STA Order and XM STA Order granting Sirius XM‘s September 2001 requests for STAs to operate terrestrial repeaters. Specifically, Sirius XM certifies the following: 6 Despite the Bureau‘s statement in the XM $74 Order (at 4 14) and Sirfus STA Order (at § 14) that it expects "WCS licensees to provide a schedule or as much advance notice as possible of when their stations are to be placed in operation," Sirius XM has not received information directly from any WCS licensee regarding plans for WCS deployment in these markets. However, Sirius XM‘s own review of Commission files shows that Horizon has certified that it operates a WCS station serving the New York City metro area, Call Sign KNLB312. It is not clear from the certification whether the base station is receiving transmissions from CPE or is engaged in transmit—only operations. If only the latter, potential interference to the base station is not an issue. In any event, Sirius XM has conducted an interference analysis and determined that its proposed repeaters will not create any interference concern for Horizon‘s operating WCS site beyond any concerns that may exist from Sirius XM‘s existing repeaters in the vicinity, none of which have been the subject of any interference complaints from WCS licensees or users. XM STA Order " 12 ("The comments from WCS licensees express concern about blanketing interference from DARS repeaters that operate with an Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) above 2 kW."). Moreover, in March 2007, the WCS Coalition said that it will defer from objecting to STA requests that propose operations of no more than 2,000 watts EIRP, even if they do not specify peak or average EIRP, provided that grant ofthe STA (1) is conditioned on operation on a non—interference basis; and (ii) is subject to the condition that the issue of peak versus average EIRP will be addressed in the pending DARS rulemaking (IB Docket No. 95—91). See Letter from Paul J. Sinderbrand, Counsel to the WCS Coatition, to Ms. Helen Domenici, FCC, File No. SAT—STA—20061207—00145 (March 19, 2007). Sirius XM agrees to these conditions. These repeaters‘ design includes several automated shutdown mechanisms that are triggered in the event of equipment major malfunctions. The transmit chain also includes a transmit output coupler which feeds a self—monitoring system detecting any transmission anomalies. Any such anomalies are automatically reported back to Sirius XM‘s National Repeater Control Center (202—380—4725), which is available on a continuous basis to receive any reports of any suspected interference and take immediate corrective action.

Ms. Mariene H. Dortch February 8, 2010 Page 4 (1) Sirius XM will operate these repeaters at its own risk, and such operation shall not prejudice the outcome of the final rules adopted by the Commission in GEN Docket 95—91; (2) Sirius XMwill operate these facilities on a non—interference basis with respect to all permanently authorized radiocommunication facilities; (3) The facilities will be restricted to the simultaneous retransmission of the complete programming, and only that programming, transmitted by the satellite directly to SDARS receivers; (4) Where applicable, coordination of the facilities will be completed with all affected Administrations prior to operation, in accordance with all applicable international agreements including those with Canada and Mexico; {5) The facilities will comply with Part 17 of the Comumission‘s rules — Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures; (6) The facilities will comply with Part 1 of the Commission‘s rules, Subpart I — Procedures Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, including the guidelines for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields as defined in Sections 1.1307(b) and 1.1310 of the Commission‘s rules; (7) The out—of—band emissions of the facility will be limited to 75+10log (EIRP) dB less than the transmitter EJRP; (8) Sirius XM will operate these repeaters according to the technical parameters provided in this application; (9) Sirius XM will maintain full ownership and operational control ofthese repeaters; and {(10) Sirius XM will immediately shut down these repeaters upon a complaint of interference, upondirection from the Commission, or upon finding that a facility has not been property instalied. Granting this request will not alter Sirius XM‘s obligation to protect authorized radiocommunications facilities from interference, nor will it prejudice the outcome of the Commission‘s ongoing rulemaking pertaining to the deployment and operation of terrestrial repeaters, Sirius XM hereby certifies that no party to this application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti—Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. § §53(a).

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch February 8, 2010 Page 5 Sirius XM is submitting payment to the Federal Communications Commission in the amount of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Dollars ($2860.00) —— the filing fee applicable to requests for STAs for non—geostationary ("NGSO") satellites." Please direct any questions regarding this matter to the undersigned. Very trul}y yours, igames S. Bli /F“{Vice President, Regulatory Counsel co: Stephen Duall, FCC International Bureau Jay Whaley, FCC International Bureau Sankar Persaud, FCCInternational Bureau Rajendra Singh, Horizon Wi—Com LLC (rsingh@tvlle.com) Thomas Gutierrez, Lukas Nace Gutierrez & Sachs (tgutierrez@feclaw.com) ° See International and Satellite Services Fee Filing Guide (February 2009).

Exhibit A Technical parameters for repeaters Bi AnTrN SITE es ANTENNA ANTENNA ANTENNA TOTAL crry WUumrg Lattt Lonattupe *Tapp ORIENTATION HEIGHT DOWNTILT AVERAGE NUM UDE (w) j (AZIMUTH) (FT. AGL) (DEGREES) EIRP(W) (N) New York NY City, Sitius 27—28 Sector 1 jpug97 73159155 $A2500—090X—16 270 116 1 2000 NewYork NY City, Sirfus 27—28 Sector 2 ypugag 73.59.55 DBI92HG2SN—S 278 H6 2 2000 New YI\".:“ ' City, XMNYCOSTX Sector 1 qous7 73.59.55 $A2500—090X—16 270 116 1 2000 lew kc City N New York NY City, XMNYCOS7X Sector 2 ppusgq 73159153 DBI92HG2SN—S 278 116 2 2000

Exhibit B Google"" Satellite Image of Repeater Location Sirius 27—28 and — XM NYCOS7X ieslontCud daer escuce

Exhibit C Topographic Map of Repeater Location Sirius 27—28 and XM NYCOS7X

Exhibit D Antenna Specification Sheets for Repeaters

/ hz i9 DB992HG28N—S 16 dBi DATENNA * DECIBEL High Gain Flat Panel Array CTS® Anillee Telecom Ctmpane MaxGain"" + High Gain Array ideal for point to point and CPE applicatitms. — *—:Designed for user to:change polarization from vertical to horizontal with simple bracket change. {wuigg) .J."H“‘——i Azimuth (Horizontal} Standard Installation Wall Mount Elevation installation with optional i nstailation with optiona (Vvertical) DB90—ROTATEbracketfor adjustable polarization. Electrical Mechanical Frequency: 2300—2500 MHz Weight: 2.7 tbs (1.2 kg) Gain: 16 dBi Wind Area: 0.8 * (0.07 m) Azimuth BW: 28° Wind Load: 32 lbf (142N) (at 100 mph) Elevation BW: 28° Max. Wind Speed: 125 mph (201 km/h) Polarization: horizontal or vertical Radiators: PCB Vertical Upper Back Panel: Aluminum Side Lobe: 18 dB Radome: ABS Front—to—Back Ratio: 25 dB Mounting Hardware: Galvanized Steel Cross Pole Ratio: <17 dB Color: Gray VSWR: 1.5:1 L Max. Input Power: 100 Watts Mounting Options Lightning Protection: All metal parts are grounded. Standard: Wall mount bracket ~ Connector: N—Female Optional: Pipe mountwith rotating head, ©B8390—Rotate 8635 Stemmons Freeway + Dallas, Texas U.S.A. 75247—3701 Dallas/Ft.Worth Area Tel: 214.631.0310 « Fax: 214.631.4706 7 Toll Free Tel: 1.800.676.5342 + Fax: 1.800.229.4706 ; www.decibelproducts.com .. sa {699271—000_01/02—8] dbtech@decibelproducts.com 1$CS001 Compliant

SA2500—090X—16 Decibel® "ANDREW. DualPol® Antenna Base Station Antennas ELECTRICAL Frequency (MHz) : 2300 — 2700 Polarization : £45° Gain (dBd/dBi) : 14.5/16.6 Azimuth BW (Deg.): 90 Elevation BW (Deg.): 5.6 Beam Tilt (Deg.): 2 USLS* (dB) : 18 Front—To—Back Ratio*® (dB) : 34 isolation (dB) : >30 VSWR : <1.411 PIM3 @ 2 x 20w (dBe) : —140 Max. Input Power (Watts) : 80 impedance (Ohms) : 50 Lightning Protection : DC Ground Notes: Antenna mount is included with antenna. MECHANICAL®: Weight : 3.9 kg (8.7 lb) Dimensions (LxWxD) : 1,219 x 165 x 84 mm (48 x 6.5 x 3.3 in} Max. Wind Area : 0.10 m (1.1 f? ) Max. Wind Load (@ 100 mph) : 271.7 N (61.1 lbf) Max. Wind Speed : 241 km/h (150 mph) Hardware Material : Stainless Steel Connector Type : N — Type Female {2, Bottom) Color : Light Gray Standard Mounting Hardware : 602030WM Andrew Corporation Fax: 214.631.4706 * ~ indicates Typical 2601 Telecom Parkway Toll Free Tel: 1.800.676.5342 Richardson, Texas U.S.A 75082—3521 41612007 Fax: 1.800.229.47086 Tel: 214.631.0310 www .andrew.com dbtech@andrew.com Information correct at date of issue but may be subject to change without notice.

SA2500—090X—16 Decibel® DualPol® Antenna Base Station Antennas ELEVATION— PATTERN L 17 S X @é *XPC :_-}"’Lz‘@fa‘-?fiflll oo fhHtcte, m 1 150 "08 agb 490 teo 150 Freq: 2500 MHz, Tilt: 2 Freq: 2500 MBHz, Talt: 2 Andrew Corporation Fax: 214.631.4706 * — Indicates Typical 2601 Telgcom Parkway Toll Free Tel: 1.800.676.5342 — 41812007 Richardson, Texas U.S.A 75082—3521 Fax: 1.800.229.4706 Tel: 214.831.0310 www.andrew.com dbtech@andrew.com Information correct at date of issue but may be subjectto change without notice.


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