Attachment Sirius XM Radio - Gr

Sirius XM Radio - Gr

DECISION submitted by FCC

GRANT

2010-08-24

This document pretains to SAT-STA-20100623-00142 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATSTA2010062300142_836153

Tile # SAT— Sth—20100623—O0142 Call Sign Grant Date 08/23/’0 (or other identifier) Term Dates See Approved by OMB From _08/23/6 q.; conditions 3060—0678 I I nal Bureat Approved: W’) 4(((’11(*/7 Date & Time Filed: Jun 23 2010 1:09:55:466PM W J. Duall File Number: SAT—STA—20100623—00142 + with condifions Callsign: cmd’, Seellite Policy 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 in Baltimore, Maryland for 180 Days 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—20100623—00142 Special temporary authority (STA) is granted to Sirius XM Radio Inc. (Sirius XM), for a period of 180 days, to operate two terrestrial repeaters, each having an average Effective Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) of up to 2000 watts, one for use in the 2320—2332.5 MHz frequency band, and one for use in the 2332.5—2345 MHz frequency band, in Baltimore, Maryland, as set forth in Sirius XM‘s application. 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. 2. SDARS terrestrial repeaters are restricted to the simultaneous retransmission of the complete programming, and only that programming, transmitted by the SDARS licensee‘s satellite(s) directly to the SDARS licensee‘s subscribers‘ receivers, and may not be used to distribute any information not also transmitted to all subscribers‘ receivers. 3. 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. 4. The terrestrial repeaters shall comply with Part 17 of the Commission‘s rules — Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures. 5. 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. 6. Any SDARS terrestrial repeater operating at a power level greater than 2—watt average EIRP is required to attenuate its out—of—band emissions below the transmitter power P by a factor of not less than 90 + 10 log (P) dB in a 1—megahertz bandwidth outside the 2320—2345 MHz band, where P is average transmitter output power in watts. Any SDARS terrestrial repeater operating at a power level equal to or less than 2—watt average EIRP is required to attenuate its out—of—band emissions below the transmitter power P by a factor of not less than 75 + 10 log (P) dB in a 1—megahertz bandwidth outside the 2320—2345 MHz band, where P is average transmitter output power in watts. 7. This STA expires after 180 days, or on the date that permanent authority to operate the covered repeater operations becomes effective, whichever occurs first. 8. 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. 9. This action is taken on delegated authority pursuant to 47 C.FR. § 0.261 and is effective upon release. Petitions for recon51derat10n under 47 C.F.R. § 1.106 or applications for review under 47 C.F.R. § 1.115 may befil .4'n30days of the date of the Public Notice announcing this action. | . se es come e | ! Call Sig Grant Date_O§/23 /10 | (or other identifier) | Term Dates S€< 03/23/10 _ corditions _ & ,M/é/W #toith condifions S’rep}\ei{/3(Duall, Cnief, Secellite Pohuj Branch

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, entereither 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? @ iYes, complete and attach FCC Form 159. If No, indicate reason for fee exemption (see 47 C.F.R.Section 1.1114). g4 Governmental Entity ¢*3 Noncommercial educational licensee C Other(please explain): 4b. Fee Classification —CXW — Space Station (Non—Geostationary) 5. Type Request 3 Change Station Location {4 Extend Expiration Date ol 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 Baltimore, Maryland 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 4 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 &quot;party to the application&quot; 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.sirlus.com www.xmradio.com June 23, 2010 Via IBFS Ms. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Re: Sirius XM Radio Inc. Request for 180—Day Special Temporary Authority For Two Low Power Repeaters in Baltimore, Maryland Dear Ms. Dortch: Pursuant to Section 25.120(b)(2) of the 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 ("SDARS"), hereby requests 180—Day Special Temporary Authority ("STA") for two low power terrestrial repeaters, each with an Effective Isotropically Radiated Power ("EIRP") of up to 2000 watts, in Baltimore, Maryland. Specifically, this application seeks authority to operate one low power repeater in the former XM Radio Inc. ("XM") frequency band (2332.5—2345 MHz) and one low power repeater in the former Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. ("Sirius") frequency band (2320—2332.5 MHz). Sirius XM requires STA so that it can promptly return these repeaters to operation and minimize the disruption of service to the public.‘ ‘ On June 21, 2010, Sirius XM filed a request to operate these two repeaters under 60—Day Special Temporary Authority pursuant to Section 25.120(b)(3) of the Commission‘s rules. See FCC File No. SAT—STA—20100621—00140. That request remains pending. The Commission recently adopted formal rules for satellite radio terrestrial repeaters. See Amendment of Part 27 of the Commission‘s Rules to Govern the Operation of Wireless Communications Services in the 2.3 GHz Band; Establishment of Rules and Polices for the Digital Audio Radio Satellite Service in the 2310—2360 MHz Frequency Band, Report and Order and Second Report and Order, FCC 10—82 (released May 20, 2010) (the "May 20 Order"). The May 20 Order authorizes the International Bureau "to continue to grant STAs for new or modified repeaters ... [until] any permanent authorization to operate SDARS repeaters becomes effective." Id. at Para. 264.

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch June 23, 2010 Page 2 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.3 In the years since, the Bureau has granted Sirius XM additional STAs to operate terrestrial repeaters, pending issuance of final rules governing the deployment and use of repeaters.4 Public Interest Considerations. Sirius XM recently discontinued operations on these co—located Baltimore, Maryland repeaters upon discovering minor discrepancies between the authorized site parameters and the specifications of the repeaters as constructed. This STA corrects those parameters and will reauthorize the two sites to allow the prompt resumption of service in the Baltimore area. Without these repeaters, Sirius XM cannot provide the signal quality that its subscribers have come to expect. * See May 20 Order. See also, Establishment ofRules and Policies for the Digital Audio Radio Satellite Service in the 2310—2360 MHz Frequency Band, Report and Order, 12 FCC Red 5754, 5770 4| 37 (1997). See Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc., Application for Special Temporary Authority to Operate Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service Complimentary Terrestrial Repeaters, Order and Authorization, 16 FCC Red. 16773 18 (2001) ("Sirius STA Order"). XM Radio, Inc., Application for Special Temporary Authority to Operate Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service Complimentary Terrestrial Repeaters, Order and Authorization, 16 FCC Red. 16781 « 18 (2001) ("XM STA Order"). See, e.g., Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.; Request to Modify Special Temporary Authority to Operate 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 of final 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. See 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.; Requestfor 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 XM an 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.

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch June 23, 2010 Page 3 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*Y satellite images and topographic maps showing the location of the proposed facilities. The specification sheets for the antennas to be used by the repeaters are attached as Exhibit D. Interference Considerations. As proposed in this STA, these repeaters will operate at an average EIRP of less than 2000 watts. Because Sirius XM has exclusive use of its licensed band, it is highly unlikely that these 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 of this STA application to Horizon Wi—Com LLC in satisfaction of this coordination requirement." 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 For purposes of Sirius XM‘s repeater STA applications, "antenna downtilt" refers to an antenna‘s mechanical downtilt, without reference to any electrical downtilt built into the antenna. In the May 20 Order, the Commuission determined "that SDARS terrestrial repeaters can operate at an average EIRP of 12 kw with maximum PAPR of 13 dB without causing harmful interference to WCS base station receivers." May 20 Order at Para. 243. Despite the Bureau‘s statement in the XM S74 Order (at 14) and Sirius 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 Commuission files shows that Horizon has certified that it operates a WCS station serving the Washington, DC metro area, Call Sign KNLB315. 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. 8 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 of the 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.

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch June 23, 2010 Page 4 operation of the repeaters until such interference can be eliminated." Ownership and Control ofRepeaters. Sitius XM will own the repeaters and it will be responsible for the repeaters‘ installation and operation. Certifications. Sirius XM certifies that it will operate the repeaters subject to the conditions and certifications set forth in the Sirius 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: (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 XM will 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 Commission‘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 EIRP; 95—91). See Letter from Paul J. Sinderbrand, Counsel to the WCS Coalition, to Ms. Helen Domenici, FCC, File No. SAT—STA—20061207—00145 (March 19, 2007). XM agrees to these conditions. . In the May 20 Order, the Commission concluded "that SDARS terrestrial repeaters can operate at an average EIRP of 12 kw with maximum PAPR of 13 dB without causing harmful interference to WCS base station receivers." Id. at Para. 243. 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. Marlene H. Dortch June 23, 2010 Page 5 (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 of these repeaters; and (10) Sirius XM will immediately shut down theserepeaters upon a complaint of interference, upon direction from the Commission, or upon finding that a facility has not been properly installed. Granting this request will not alter Strius XM‘s obligation to protect authorized radio— communications facilities from interference, nor will it prefudice 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). Sirius XM is submitting payment to the Federal Communications Commission in the amount of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Dollars ($2860.00) —— the fiting fee applicable to requests for STAs for non—geostationary ("NGSO") satellites." Please direct any questions regarding this matter to the undersigned. Yery truly yours, P n acemmammmentt A ; g;f” /fi i jq\l \ d E% ;fl‘*" i \f LC nrl Saimes S. Blitz ice President, Regulatory Counsel oriivage, oc: Stephen Duall, FCC International Bureau Jay Whaley, FCC International Bureau Sankar Persaud, FCC International Bureau 9 See International and Satellite Services Fee Filing Guide (February 2009).

Exhibit A Technical Parameters for Repeaters ANTENNA SITE sITE ANTENNA ANTENNA ANTENNA TOTAL CIty NuMBm, LATITUDE LONGITUDE ANTENNA TYPE ORIENTATION HEIGHT DOWNTILT AVERAGE N) (w) (AZIMUTH) (FT.AGL) (DEGREES) EIRP (w) Baltimore, MD WDC401B 39 —17 —14 76—36—52 TA2350—DAB— T2 0 537 0 2000 Baltimore, MD S‘ggjtgf'11 bo} 3941744 76—36—52 EMS FR90—17—00NVL 45 525 o 2000 Baltimore, MD Sig:jtgf’;l 39 17 14 76—36—52 EMS FR90—17—00NVL 315 525 0 2000

Exhibit B Google"Y? Satellite Image of Repeater Location

Exhibit C Topographic Map of Repeater Location flerv:

Exhibit D Antenna Specification Sheet for Repeaters

TA2350—DAB Medium Power Omnidirectional 2330—2345 MHz The TA—2350—DAB is a medium power vertically polarized omnidirectional antenna specifically designed for Digital Audio Broadcast transmission. The antenna consists of a phased corporately fed broadband dipole array which is configured to provide electrical beam downtilt and null fill, The antenna elements are at DC ground to aid in fightning protection. Electrical Specifications Mechanical Specifications Frequency Range: 2330—2345 MHz Length: 70 in. {(1778 mm) Gain: 10 dBi Diameter: 2.25 in. (57 mm) VSWR: 141 max. Woight {incl. Clamps}: 15 tb. (6.8 kg) Polarization: Vertical Rated Wind Velocity: 125 mph (200 km/h) Power Rating: 200 W avg., 800 W peak Hor. Thrust at rated wind: 31 tb. {14 kg) H—Plane Beamwidth: 360 degrees Mounting Pipe: 1.75 — 4.0 in. (44.5 — 102 mm) E—Plane Beamwidth: 8 degrees Electrical_Downtilt: 2, 4, 6 degrees Cross Pol. Discrimination: 20 dB min. Null FiH: —20 dB (ist Nutt) Materials impedance: 50 ohms nominal Termination: 716 DIN female Radiating Elements: Nicke!l plated copper array Radome: Gray UV stabilized fiberglass Clamps: HDG steel Typical mid band values. (For deteils , contact factory) T4 C C¥ U h: >sns l ",’i‘l 3l% p ans®s C § TIL—TEK Antennas www tiltek.com (613) 258—5928 Form 2002—2350—0A8 117172001 Specifications subject to change without notice

FRSYO—17—XXXVL i OptiFilp® DualPot® Polarization Suppressor‘" 2305 MHz — 2360 MHz Electrical Specifications Azimuth Beamwidth (—3 dB) 80°+ 5° Elevation Beamwidth (—3 dB} 5,6° Elevation Sidelobes (Upper) > 20 dB Gain 16.6 dBi (14.5 dBd) Polarization Stant, £45° Front—to—Back Ratio > 25 dB { > 30 dB Typ.) Electrical Downtilt Options OD VSWR 1.33:1 Max (1.22:1 Typ) Connectors 2, T—16 DIN {female}, or Type N Power Handiing 250 Watts CW Passive Intermodulation <—147 dBc [2 x 20 W {+ 43 dBm)] Lightning Protection Chassis Ground RF CONNECTORS —> MUscechanieal Snrceificarinre Mechantcal Specifications Dimensions (L x W x D} 54 in x 6 in x 3 in (137.2 ocm x 15.2 om x 7.6 cm) Rated Wind Velocity 150 mph (241 kmihr) Equivalent Flat Plate Area 2.3 ff (.21 m‘) Front Wind Load @ 100 mph (161 kph) 66 Ibs (294 N) Side Wind Load @ 100 mph (161 kph) 33 lbs (147 N) Weight (Without Mounting Options) 13 lbs (6.0 kg) Mounting Options MTG—P08—10, MTG—S02—10, MTG—DXX—20*, MTG—CXX—10*, MTG—CO2—10, MTG—TXX—A0* Note: *"Model number shown represents a series ofproducts. See Mounting Options section for specific model number. Patterns 270 i0 fowr Azimuth Elevation 0° Cowntilt EMS‘ antennas are protected by one or more ofthe foltowing U.S. patents: 5,844,529; $.067,053; 6,462.710; 8,392,8600; 6,069,590; 5,985,1027; 5,757,246. EMS‘ antenna designs may also be covered by pending U.S. Revised 09703704 patent applications and by pending & awarded international patents. +1 770.582.0555 ext. §310 + Fax +1 770.729.0036 www.emswireless.com


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