Attachment Exhibit A

This document pretains to SES-LIC-INTR2018-04088 for License on a Satellite Earth Station filing.

IBFS_SESLICINTR201804088_1468321

       MICROWAVE PATH SURVEY REPORT

          RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
                      (RFI)
              MEASUREMENT REPORT
                                     Prepared For

                                           ViaSat

              West Bridgewater (Boston), Massachusetts

                  Transmit and Receive Earth Station
                      17-21 GHz and 27-31 GHz

                                JANUARY 31, 2018

19700 Janelia Farm Boulevard. - Ashburn, Virginia 20147, USA - 703.726.5500 - Fax 703.726.5597


                               TABLE OF CONTENTS


SECTION 1 Introduction and Background

  1.1 Introduction

  1.2 Background

  1.3 Constraints


SECTION 2 Test Procedure

  2.1 Calibration

  2.2 Methodology


SECTION 3 Data Presentation


SECTION 4 Summary of Results


SECTION 5 Conclusions and Recommendations

  5.1 Conclusions

  5.2 Recommendations

Addendum 1


      Addendum applicable to this report showing spectral plots for one possible
      interference case as identified in the office study.


SECTION

 ONE


                                        SECTION 1

                         INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND


1.1 Introduction

On-site Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) measurements were performed on behalf of
ViaSat, Inc. on JANUARY 31, 2018 at their proposed site in West Bridgewater (Boston)
Massachusetts. The purpose of these measurements was to determine the relative RFI
levels in the 17-21 and 27-31 GHz common carrier frequency band and their impact on
digital down-link satellite reception. Measurements were performed at one designated
location. The purpose of this report is to document the results of these measurements and
to present recommendations.

The analysis in this report is based upon the following:

•   Andrew 4.1 Meter Antenna

•   Satellite Arc: 55 to 115 Degrees West Longitude

•   Frequency Range Considered: 17 to 21 GHz and 27-31 GHz

•   Interference Objective: -156 dBW/1 MHz

•   Type of Reception: Digital

•   Measured Antenna Center Line: 6.5 Feet Above Ground Level


1.2 Background

ViaSat, Inc is proposing to locate a new transmit/receive antenna at an existing location of
420 1’ 46.6” N and 710 0’ 26.4” W ViaSat, Inc had requested that Comsearch conduct RFI
measurements at the facility to assess the interference potential. This facility is currently
nonoperational and measurements were done at a point near the proposed antenna
locations.

The measured site is identified on a portion of a topographic map shown in Figure 1.2-1.
An aerial photo of the site location is shown in Figure 1.2-2. A photo of the measurement
using a GPS is shown in Figure 1.2-3.



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Document Modified: 0750-04-05 00:00:00

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