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This document pretains to SES-MOD-20040730-01083 for Modification on a Satellite Earth Station filing.

IBFS_SESMOD2004073001083_384855

                                                                                                 Approved by OMB
                                                                                                        3060−0678

Date & Time Filed: Jul 30 2004 6:35:50:826PM
File Number: SES−MOD−INTR2004−01516


    FCC APPLICATION FOR SPACE AND EARTH STATION:MOD OR AMD − MAIN FORM          FCC Use Only

                        FCC 312 MAIN FORM FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

APPLICANT INFORMATION
Enter a description of this application to identify it on the main menu:
Add New Emission Designator to Las Vegas Antenna (9M−1)
1−8. Legal Name of Applicant

           Name:        QUALCOMM Incorporated              Phone Number:   858−658−5820
           DBA                                             Fax Number:     858−651−6009
           Name:
           Street:      5775 Morehouse Drive               E−Mail:         msands@qualcomm.com
                        Room O−280−J
           City:        San Diego                          State:          CA
           Country:      USA                               Zipcode:        92121      −1714
           Attention:   Mr Marc L Sands




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9−16. Name of Contact Representative (If other than applicant)

                Name:          Brian R. Jones                        Phone Number:                        858 658 4751
                Company: QUALCOMM Incorporated                       Fax Number:                          858 845 2045
                Street:        5775 Morehouse Drive                  E−Mail:                              brjones@qualcomm.com


                City:          San Diego                             State:                               CA
                Country:        USA                                  Zipcode:                             92121−1714
                Contact        Snr Program Manager                   Relationship:                        Same
                Title:


CLASSIFICATION OF FILING
    17. Choose the button next to the
    classification that applies to this filing for   (N/A) b1. Application for License of New Station
    both questions a. and b. Choose only one         (N/A) b2. Application for Registration of New Domestic Receive−Only Station
    for 17a and only one for 17b.                        (N/A) b3. Amendment to a Pending Application
                                                         (N/A) b4. Modification of License or Registration
           a1. Earth Station
                                                     b5. Assignment of License or Registration
           a2. Space Station                         b6. Transfer of Control of License or Registration
                                                          (N/A) b7. Notification of Minor Modification
                                                     (N/A) b8. Application for License of New Receive−Only Station Using Non−U.S. Licensed
                                                     Satellite
                                                     (N/A) b9. Letter of Intent to Use Non−U.S. Licensed Satellite to Provide Service in the United
                                                     States
                                                          (N/A) b10. Other (Please specify)




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      17c. Is a fee submitted with this application?
       If Yes, complete and attach FCC Form 159.       If No, indicate reason for fee exemption (see 47 C.F.R.Section 1.1114).
        Governmental Entity            Noncommercial educational licensee
        Other(please explain):

    17d.

    Fee Classification A CGX − Fixed Satellite Transmit/Receive Earth
    Station



    18. If this filing is in reference to an      19. If this filing is an amendment to a pending application enter both fields, if this filing is a
    existing station, enter:                      modification please enter only the file number:
    (a) Call sign of station:                     (a) Date pending application was filed:              (b) File number:
        E950009
                                                                                                       SESLIC1994102400406




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TYPE OF SERVICE
20. NATURE OF SERVICE: This filing is for an authorization to provide or use the following type(s) of service(s): Select all that apply:

      a. Fixed Satellite
      b. Mobile Satellite
      c. Radiodetermination Satellite
      d. Earth Exploration Satellite
      e. Direct to Home Fixed Satellite
      f. Digital Audio Radio Service
      g. Other (please specify)


21. STATUS: Choose the button next to the applicable status. Choose      22. If earth station applicant, check all that apply.
only one.                                                                     Using U.S. licensed satellites
    Common Carrier        Non−Common Carrier                                 Using Non−U.S. licensed satellites

23. If applicant is providng INTERNATIONAL COMMON CARRIER service, see instructions regarding Sec. 214 filings. Choose one. Are these
facilities:
     Connected to a Public Switched Network   Not connected to a Public Switched Network     N/A

    24. FREQUENCY BAND(S): Place an ’X’ in the box(es) next to all applicable frequency band(s).
     a. C−Band (4/6 GHz)   b. Ku−Band (12/14 GHz)
      c.Other (Please specify upper and lower frequencies in MHz.)
         Frequency Lower: Frequency Upper:       (Please specify additional frequencies in an attachment)




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TYPE OF STATION
25. CLASS OF STATION: Choose the button next to the class of station that applies. Choose only one.
    a. Fixed Earth Station
    b. Temporary−Fixed Earth Station
    c. 12/14 GHz VSAT Network
    d. Mobile Earth Station
    e. Geostationary Space Station
    f. Non−Geostationary Space Station
    g. Other (please specify)


26. TYPE OF EARTH STATION FACILITY:
    Transmit/Receive  Transmit−Only               Receive−Only         N/A
"For Space Station applications, select N/A."




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PURPOSE OF MODIFICATION

27. The purpose of this proposed modification is to: (Place an ’X’ in the box(es) next to all that apply.)


        a −− authorization to add new emission designator and related service
         b −− authorization to change emission designator and related service
         c −− authorization to increase EIRP and EIRP density
         d −− authorization to replace antenna
         e −− authorization to add antenna
         f −− authorization to relocate fixed station
         g −− authorization to change frequency(ies)
         h −− authorization to add frequency
         i −− authorization to add Points of Communication (satellites & countries)
         j −− authorization to change Points of Communication (satellites & countries)
         k −− authorization for facilities for which environmental assessment and
radiation hazard reporting is required
         l −− authorization to change orbit location
         m −− authorization to perform fleet management
         n −− authorization to extend milestones
         o −− Other (Please specify)




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ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

28. Would a Commission grant of any proposal in this application or amendment have a significant environmental         Yes   No
impact as defined by 47 CFR 1.1307? If YES, submit the statement as required by Sections 1.1308 and 1.1311 of
the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. 1.1308 and 1.1311, as an exhibit to this application.A Radiation Hazard Study
must accompany all applications for new transmitting facilities, major modifications, or major amendments.



ALIEN OWNERSHIPEarth station applicants not proposing to provide broadcast, common carrier, aeronautical en route or
aeronautical fixed radio station services are not required to respond to Items 30−34.

29. Is the applicant a foreign government or the representative of any foreign government?                             Yes   No   N/A




30. Is the applicant an alien or the representative of an alien?                                                       Yes   No   N/A




31. Is the applicant a corporation organized under the laws of any foreign government?                                 Yes   No   N/A




32. Is the applicant a corporation of which more than one−fifth of the capital stock is owned of record or voted by    Yes   No   N/A
aliens or their representatives or by a foreign government or representative thereof or by any corporation organized
under the laws of a foreign country?




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33. Is the applicant a corporation directly or indirectly controlled by any other corporation of which more than          Yes         No    N/A
one−fourth of the capital stock is owned of record or voted by aliens, their representatives, or by a foreign
government or representative thereof or by any corporation organized under the laws of a foreign country?



34. If any answer to questions 29, 30, 31, 32 and/or 33 is Yes, attach as an exhibit an identification of the aliens or
foreign entities, their nationality, their relationship to the applicant, and the percentage of stock they own or vote.



BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

35. Does the Applicant request any waivers or exemptions from any of the Commission’s Rules?                                    Yes        No
If Yes, attach as an exhibit, copies of the requests for waivers or exceptions with supporting documents.




36. Has the applicant or any party to this application or amendment had any FCC station authorization or license                Yes        No
revoked or had any application for an initial, modification or renewal of FCC station authorization, license, or
construction permit denied by the Commission? If Yes, attach as an exhibit, an explination of circumstances.




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37. Has the applicant, or any party to this application or amendment, or any party directly or indirectly controlling    Yes   No
the applicant ever been convicted of a felony by any state or federal court? If Yes, attach as an exhibit, an
explination of circumstances.




38. Has any court finally adjudged the applicant, or any person directly or indirectly controlling the applicant,        Yes   No
guilty of unlawfully monopolizing or attemptiing unlawfully to monopolize radio communication, directly or
indirectly, through control of manufacture or sale of radio apparatus, exclusive traffic arrangement or any other
means or unfair methods of competition?If Yes, attach as an exhibit, an explanation of circumstances




39. Is the applicant, or any person directly or indirectly controlling the applicant, currently a party in any pending   Yes   No
matter referred to in the preceding two items? If yes, attach as an exhinit, an explanation of the circumstances.




40. If the applicant is a corporation and is applying for a space station license, attach as an exhibit the names,
address, and citizenship of those stockholders owning a record and/or voting 10 percent or more of the Filer’s
voting stock and the percentages so held. In the case of fiduciary control, indicate the beneficiary(ies) or class of
beneficiaries. Also list the names and addresses of the officers and directors of the Filer.




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41. By checking Yes, the undersigned certifies, that neither applicant nor any other party to the application is                Yes          No
subject 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.



42a. Does the applicant intend to use a non−U.S. licensed satellite to provide service in the United States? If Yes,            Yes          No
answer 42b and attach an exhibit providing the information specified in 47 C.F.R. 25.137, as appropriate. If No,
proceed to question 43.




42b. What administration has licensed or is in the process of licensing the space station? If no license will be issued, what administration has
coordinated or is in the process of coordinating the space station?



43. Description. (Summarize the nature of the application and the services to be provided).    (If the complete description does not appear in this
box, please go to the end of the form to view it in its entirety.)
     Notification of minor modification − add new emission designator 2M50G7D to hub earth
     station with call sign E950009




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CERTIFICATION
The Applicant waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or of the electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the
United States because of the previous use of the same, whether by license or otherwise, and requests an authorization in accordance with this
application. The applicant certifies that grant of this application would not cause the applicant to be in violation of the spectrum aggregation limit
in 47 CFR Part 20. All statements made in exhibits are a material part hereof and are incorporated herein as if set out in full in this application.
The undersigned, individually and for the applicant, hereby certifies that all statements made in this application and in all attached exhibits are
true, complete and correct to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith.
44. Applicant is a (an): (Choose the button next to applicable response.)

      Individual
      Unincorporated Association
      Partnership
      Corporation
      Governmental Entity
      Other (please specify)




     45. Name of Person Signing                                             46. Title of Person Signing
     Marc L Sands                                                           VP Division Counsel


47. Please supply any need attachments.
 Attachment 1:                                     Attachment 2:                                     Attachment 3:




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     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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                                            SATELLITE EARTH STATION AUTHORIZATIONS
                                     FCC Form 312 − Schedule B:(Technical and Operational Description)
                                                        FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY



Location of Earth Station Site

E1: Site Identifier: Las Vegas−Hub         E5. Call Sign:       E950009
E2: Contact Name Bob Adams                 E6. Phone            702 597 4100
                                           Number:
E3. Street:          5494 Procyon          E7. City:            Las Vegas
                     Avenue
                                           E8. County:          Clark
E4. State            NV                    E9. Zip Code         89118
E10. Area of Operation:                    CONUS
E11. Latitude:       36 °5 ’45.0 "N
E12. Longitude:      115 °14 ’10.0 "W
E13. Lat/Lon Coordinates are:                 NAD−27                NAD−83               N/A

E14. Site Elevation (AMSL):                666.0 meters



E15. If the proposed antenna(s) operate in the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) with geostationary satellites, do(es) the
proposed antenna(s) comply with the antenna gain patterns specified in Section 25.209(a) and (b) as demonstrated         Yes   No   N/A
by the manufacturer’s qualification measurement? If NO, provide as a technical analysis showing compliance with
two−degree spacing policy.




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E16. If the proposed antenna(s) do not operate in the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS), or if they operate in the Fixed
Satellite Service (FSS) with non−geostationary satellites, do(es) the proposed antenna(s) comply with the antenna      Yes   No        N/A
gain patterns specified in Section 25.209(a2) and (b) as demonstrated by the manufacturer’s qualification
measurements?


E17. Is the facility operated by remote control? If YES, provide the location and telephone number of the control
point.                                                                                                                 Yes        No




E18. Is frequency coordination required? If YES, attach a frequency coordination report as
                                                                                                                       Yes        No


E19. Is coordination with another country required? If YES, attach the name of the country(ies) and plot of
coordination contours as                                                                                               Yes        No


E20. FAA Notification − (See 47 CFR Part 17 and 47 CFR part 25.113(c)) Where FAA notification is required,
have you attached a copy of a completed FCC Form 854 and/or the FAA’s study regarding the potential hazard of          Yes        No
the structure to aviation?
   FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH 47 CFR PARTS 17 AND 25 WILL RESULT IN THE RETURN OF THIS
APPLICATION.
 POINTS OF COMMUNICATION
Satellite Name:    PERMITTED LISTIf you selected OTHER, please enter the following:
E21. Common Name:                                                         E22. ITU Name:
E23. Orbit Location:                                                      E24. Country:
 POINTS OF COMMUNICATION (Destination Points)
E25. Site Identifier: Las Vegas−Hub



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E26. Common Name:                                                       E27. Country:   Canada


E25. Site Identifier: Las Vegas−Hub
E26. Common Name:                                                       E27. Country:   Puerto Rico


E25. Site Identifier: Las Vegas−Hub
E26. Common Name:                                                       E27. Country:   USA
 ANTENNA
Site ID             E28. Antenna Id         E29. Quantity      E30.              E31. Model           E32. Antenna      E41/42. Antenna
                                                               Manufacturer                           Size<meters>      Gain Transmint
                                                                                                                        and/or Recieve
                                                                                                                        (____dBi at
                                                                                                                        _____GHz)
Las Vegas−Hub       9M−1                    1                  Vertex            9.0 KPK              9.0               60.4 dBi at 14.0


                                                                                                                        59.0 dBi at 12.00



E28. Antenna      E33/34.             E35. Above       E36. Above Sea E37. Building     E38. Total          E39. Maximum E40. Total
Id                Diameter            Ground Level     Level(meters) Height Above       Input Power at      Antenna Height EIRP for al
                  Minor/Major         (meters)                        Ground Level      antenna flange      Above Rooftop carriers(dBW)
                  (meters)                                            (meters)          (Watts)             (meters)
9M−1              0.0/0.0             9.5              675.5            50.0            350.0               −340.0        85.4
FREQUENCY
E28. Antenna Id     E43/44.         E45.                       E46. Antenna      E47. Emission        E48. Maximum     E49. Maximum
                    Frequency Bands T/R<br>Mode                Polarization(H,V, Designator           EIRP per Carrier ERIP Density per
                    (MHz)                                      L,R)                                   (dBW)            Carrier
                                                                                                                       (dBW/4kHz)


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9M−1               11700             R                     Horizontal and        2M50G7D               0.0                   0.0
                   12200                                   Vertical
E50. Modulation and Services    (If the complete description does not appear in this box, please go to the end of the form to view it in its
entirety.)
     OmniTRACS−2 Forward Link Services.




9M−1               14000             T                     Horizontal and        2M50G7D               73.4                  46.4
                   14500                                   Vertical
E50. Modulation and Services    (If the complete description does not appear in this box, please go to the end of the form to view it in its
entirety.)
     OmniTRACS−2 Forward Link Services.




FREQUENCY COORDINATION
E28.           E51. Satellite E52/53.     E54/55.            E56. Earth       E57.             E58. Earth       E59.                E60.
Antenna Id     Orbit Type     Frequency   Range of           Station          Antenna          Station          Antenna             Maximum
                              Limits(MHz) Satellite Arc      Azimuth          Elevation        Azimuth          Elevation           EIRP Density
                                          Eastern/West       Angle            Angle            Angle            Angle               toward the
                                          ern Limit          Eastern Limit    Eastern Limit    Western          Western             Horizon
                                                                                               Limit            Limit               (dBW/4kHz)


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REMOTE CONTROL POINT LOCATION


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     E61. Call Sign                                                           E66. Phone Number

   NOTE: Please enter the callsign of the controlling station, not the
callsign for which this application is being filed.
     E62. Street Address



     E63. City                                       E68. County                                       E67/68.                  E64. Zip Code
                                                                                                    State/Country
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