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Radiation Hazard Report Page 1 of 5 Analysis of Non—lonizing Radiation for a 2.4—Meter Earth Station System This report analyzes the non—lonizing radiation levels for a 2.4—meter earth station system. The analysis and calculations performed in this report comply with the methods described in the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin, No. 65 first published in 1985 and revised in 1997 in Edition 97—01. The radiation safety limits used in the analysis are in conformance with the FCC R&O 96—326. Bulletin No. 65 and the FCC R&O specifies that there are two separate tiers of exposure limits that are dependant on the situation in which the exposure takes place and/or the status of the individuals who are subject to the exposure. The Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits for persons in a General Population/Uncontrolled environment are shown in Table 1. The General Population/Uncontrolled MPE is a function of transmit frequency and is for an exposure period of thirty minutes or less. The MPE limits for persons in an Occupational/Controlled environment are shown in Table 2. The Occupational MPE is a function of transmit frequency and is for an exposure period of six minutes or less. The purpose of the analysis described in this report is to determine the power flux density levels of the earth station in the far—field, near—field, transition region, between the subreflector or feed and main reflector surface, at the main reflector surface, and between the antenna edge and the ground and to compare these levels to the specified MPEs. Table 1. Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure (MPE) Frequency Range (MHz) Power Density (mW/cm*) 30—300 0.2 300—1500 Frequency (MHz)*(0.8/1200) 1500—100,000 1.0 Table 2. Limits for Occupational/Controlled Exposure (MPE) Frequency Range (MHz) Power Density (mW/cm") 30—300 1.0 300—1500 Frequency (MHz)*(4.0/1200) 1500—100,000 5.0 Table 3. Formulas and Parameters Used for Determining Power Flux Densities Parameter Symbol Formula Value Units Antenna Diameter D Input 2.4 m Antenna Surface Area Asurtace rD*/ 4 4.52 m* Feed Flange Diameter Di Input 12.0 cm Area of Feed Flange Ala x Di, /4 113.10 cm* Frequency F Input 6175 MHz Wavelength A 300 /F 0.048583 m Transmit Power P Input 250.00 W Antenna Gain (dBi) Ges Input 41.5 dBi Antenna Gain (factor) G 19%°" 14125.4 n/a Pi I Constant 3.1415927 n/a Antenna Efficiency n GMIQD®) 0.59 n/a

Radiation Hazard Report Page 2 of 5 1. Far Field Distance Calculation The distance to the beginning of the far field can be determined from the following equation: Distance to the Far Field Region Ru =0.60 0° /A (1) =71.1 m The maximum main beam power density in the far field can be determined from the following equation: On—Axis Power Density in the Far Field S;, =GP/(4 1 Rr") (2) = 55.533 W/im* = 5.553 mW/cm* 2. Near Field Calculation Power flux density is considered to be at a maximum value throughout the entire length of the defined Near Field region. The region is contained within a cylindrical volume having the same diameter as the antenna. Past the boundary of the Near Field region, the power density from the antenna decreases linearly with respect to increasing distance. The distance to the end of the Near Field can be determined from the following equation: Extent of the Near Field Ry =D*/ (4 A) (3) =29.6 m The maximum power density in the Near Field can be determined from the following equation: Near Field Power Density Sa = 16.0 71 P / (1 D°) (4) = 129.638 W/m* = 12.964 mW/cm* 3. Transition Region Calculation The Transition region is located between the Near and Far Field regions. The power density begins to decrease linearly with increasing distance in the Transition region. While the power density decreases inversely with distance in the Transition region, the power density decreases inversely with the square of the distance in the Far Field region. The maximum power density in the Transition region will not exceed that calculated for the Near Field region. The power density calculated in Section 1 is the highest power density the antenna can produce in any of the regions away from the antenna. The power density at a distance R, can be determined from the following equation: Transition Region Power Density S = Sar Ra/ Ri (5) = 12.964 mW/cm*

Radiation Hazard Report Page 3 of 5 Region between the Feed Assembly and the Antenna Reflector Transmissions from the feed assembly are directed toward the antenna reflector surface, and are confined within a conical shape defined by the type of feed assembly. The most common feed assemblies are waveguide flanges, horns or subreflectors. The energy between the feed assembly and reflector surface can be calculated by determining the power density at the feed assembly surface. This can be determined from the following equation: Power Density at the Feed Flange Si, = 4000 P / Aj4 (6) = 8841.941 mW/cm* 4. Main Reflector Region The power density in the main reflector is determined in the same manner as the power density at the feed assembly. The area is now the area of the reflector aperture and can be determined from the following equation: Power Density at the Reflector Surface Ssurtace =4 P / Asurtace (7) = 221.049 W/m* = 22.105 mW/cm* 5. Region between the Reflector and the Ground Assuming uniform illumination of the reflector surface, the power density between the antenna and the ground can be determined from the following equation: Power Density between Reflector and Ground Sg =P / Asurtace (8) = 55.262 W/m* = 5.526 mW/cm*

Radiation Hazard Report Page 4 of 5 6. Summary of Calculations Table 4. Summary of Expected Radiation levels for Uncontrolled Environment Calculated Maximum Radiation Power Density Level Region (mW/icm?) Hazard Assessment 1. Far Field (Ry=71.1 m)_ Sn 5.553 Potential Hazard 2. Near Field (R.; = 29.6 m) Sn 12.964 Potential Hazard 3. Transition Region (Ry < R, < Ry) S 12.964 Potential Hazard 4. Between Feed Assembly and Sia 8841.941 Potential Hazard Antenna Reflector 5. Main Reflector Scurtace 22105 Potential Hazard 6. Between Reflector and Ground S 5.526 Potential Hazard Table 5. Summary of Expected Radiation levels for Controlled Environment Calculated Maximum Radiation Power Density Region Level (mW/cm") Hazard Assessment 1. Far Field (Ry=71.1 m) Sn 5.553 Potential Hazard 2. Near Field (R,, = 29.6 m) Sat 12.964 Potential Hazard 3. Transition Region (Ry < R,< Ri) S 12.964 Potential Hazard 4. Between Feed Assembly and Sia 8841.941 Potential Hazard Antenna Reflector 5. Main Reflector Scurtace __22.105 Potential Hazard 6. Between Reflector and Ground Sq 5.526 Potential Hazard It is the applicant‘s responsibility to ensure that the public and operational personnel are not exposed to harmful levels of radiation. 7. Conclusions Based on this analysis it is concluded that the FCC RF Guidelines have been exceeded in the specific regions of Tables 4 and 5. The applicant proposes to comply with the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits of 1 mW/cm2 for the uncontrolled areas and the MPE limits of 5 mW/cm2 for the Controlled areas by one or more of the following methods: Means of Compliance Uncontrolled Areas The antenna will be located on top of a truck. The bottom lip of the dish will be 3.50 meters above ground level. The general public will not have access to areas within % diameter from the edge of the antenna.

Radiation Hazard Report Page 5 of 5 Since one diameter removed from the main beam of the antenna or % diameter removed from the edge of the antenna the RF levels are reduced by a factor of 100 or 20 dB. None of the areas exceeding the MPE levels will be accessible by the general public. Radiation hazard signs will be posted while this earth station is in operation. The applicant will ensure that no buildings or other obstacles will be in the areas that exceed the MPE levels. Means of Compliance Controlied Areas The earth station‘s operational personnel will not have access to the areas that exceed the MPE levels while the earth station is in operation. The transmitters will be turned off during antenna maintenance. Prepared by Timothy O Crutcher Comserch 01/05/2015

Radiation Hazard Report Page 1 of 5 Analysis of Non—lonizing Radiation for a 2.4—Meter Earth Station System This report analyzes the non—fonizing radiation levels for a 2.4—meter earth station system. The analysis and calculations performed in this report comply with the methods described in the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Builletin, No. 65 first published in 1985 and revised in 1997 in Edition 97—01. The radiation safety limits used in the analysis are in conformance with the FCC R&O 96—326. Bulletin No. 65 and the FCC R&O specifies that there are two separate tiers of exposure limits that are dependant on the situation in which the exposure takes place and/or the status of the individuals who are subject to the exposure. The Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits for persons in a General Population/Uncontroiled environment are shown in Table 1. The General Population/Uncontrolled MPE is a function of transmit frequency and is for an exposure period of thirty minutes or less. The MPE limits for persons in an Occupational/Controlled environment are shown in Table 2. The Occupational MPE is a function of transmit frequency and is for an exposure period of six minutes or less. The purpose of the analysis described in this report is to determine the power flux density levels of the earth station in the far—field, near—field, transition region, between the subreflector or feed and main reflector surface, at the main reflector surface, and between the antenna edge and the ground and to compare these levels to the specified MPEs. Table 1. Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure (MPE) Frequency Range (MHz) Power Density (mW/cm*) 30—300 0.2 300—1500 Frequency (MHz)*(0.8/1200) 1500—100,000 1.0 Table 2. Limits for Occupational/Controlled Exposure (MPE) Frequency Range (MHz) Power Density (mW/cm*) 30—300 1.0 300—1500 Frequency (MHz)*(4.0/1200) 1500—100,000 5.0 Table 3. Formulas and Parameters Used for Determining Power Flux Densities Parameter Symbol Formula Value Units Antenna Diameter D Input 2.4 m Antenna Surface Area Asurtace rD*/ 4 4.52 m* Feed Flange Diameter Dis Input 12.0 cm Area of Feed Flange Ara x Di 4 113.10 cm" Frequency F Input 14250 MHz Wavelength A 300 /F 0.021053 m Transmit Power P Input 150.00 W Antenna Gain (dBi) Gieg Input 49.0 dBi Antenna Gain (factor) G 10C®="° 79432.8 n/a Pi x Constant 3.1415927 na Antenna Efficiency n GRIGCD®) 0.62 n/a

Radiation Hazard Report Page 2 of 5 1. Far Field Distance Calculation The distance to the beginning of the far field can be determined from the following equation: Distance to the Far Field Region Ra =0.60 D*/A (1) =164.2 m The maximum main beam power density in the far field can be determined from the following equation: On—Axis Power Density in the Far Field S, =GP/(4 rRy") (2) = 85.184 W/m* =3.518 mW/cm* 2. Near Field Calculation Power flux density is considered to be at a maximum value throughout the entire length of the defined Near Field region. The region is contained within a cylindrical volume having the same diameter as the antenna. Past the boundary of the Near Field region, the power density from the antenna decreases linearly with respect to increasing distance. The distance to the end of the Near Field can be determined from the following equation: Extent of the Near Field Ru = D*/ (4 ¥) (3) = 68.4 m The maximum power density in the Near Field can be determined from the following equation: Near Field Power Density Sa =16.0 71 P/(rD") (4) = 82.135 W/im* = 8.214 mW/cm* 3. Transition Region Calculation The Transition region is located between the Near and Far Field regions. The power density begins to decrease linearly with increasing distance in the Transition region. While the power density decreases inversely with distance in the Transition region, the power density decreases inversely with the square of the distance in the Far Field region. The maximum power density in the Transition region will not exceed that calculated for the Near Field region. The power density calculated in Section 1 is the highest power density the antenna can produce in any of the regions away from the antenna. The power density at a distance R, can be determined from the following equation: Transition Region Power Density S, =Su Ru/R (5) = 8.214 mW/cm*

Radiation Hazard Report Page 3 of 5 Region between the Feed Assembly and the Antenna Reflector Transmissions from the feed assembly are directed toward the antenna reflector surface, and are confined within a conical shape defined by the type of feed assembly. The most common feed assemblies are waveguide flanges, horns or subreflectors. The energy between the feed assembly and reflector surface can be calculated by determining the power density at the feed assembly surface. This can be determined from the following equation: Power Density at the Feed Flange Sia = 4000 P / Aia (6) = 5305.165 mW/cm* 4. Main Reflector Region The power density in the main reflector is determined in the same manner as the power density at the feed assembly. The area is now the area of the reflector aperture and can be determined from the following equation: Power Density at the Reflector Surface Ssurtace =4 P / Asurtace (7) = 132.629 W/m* = 13.263 mW/cm* 5. Region between the Reflector and the Ground Assuming uniform illumination of the reflector surface, the power density between the antenna and the ground can be determined from the following equation: Power Density between Reflector and Ground Sq =P / Asurtace (8) = 33.157 W/m* = 3.316 mW/cm*

Radiation Hazard Report Page 4 of 5 6. Summary of Calculations Table 4. Summary of Expected Radiation levels for Uncontrolled Environment Calculated Maximum Radiation Power Density Level Region (mW/icm?") Hazard Assessment 1. Far Field (Ry = 164.2 m) Sn 3.518 Potential Hazard 2. Near Field (R;; = 68.4 m) Sat 8.214 Potential Hazard 3. Transition Region (Ry; < R; < Rn) S, 8.214 Potential Hazard 4. Between Feed Assembly and Sia 5305.165 Potential Hazard Antenna Reflector 5. Main Reflector Ssurtace 13.263 Potential Hazard 6. Between Reflector and Ground Sq 3.316 Potential Hazard Table 5. Summary of Expected Radiation levels for Controlled Environment Calculated Maximum Radiation Power Density Region Level (mW/icm*) Hazard Assessment 1. Far Field (Ry = 164.2 m) Sn 3.518 Satisfies FCC MPE 2. Near Field (R.; = 68.4 m) Sat 8.214 Potential Hazard 3. Transition Region (Ry < R;< Ry) S, 8.214 Potential Hazard 4. Between Feed Assembly and Sia 5305.165 Potential Hazard Antenna Reflector 5. Main Reflector Scuriace 13263 Potential Hazard 6. Between Reflector and Ground Sq 3.316 Satisfies FCC MPE It is the applicant‘s responsibility to ensure that the public and operational personnel are not exposed to harmful levels of radiation. 7. Conclusions Based on this analysis it is concluded that the FCC RF Guidelines have been exceeded in the specific regions of Tables 4 and 5. The applicant proposes to comply with the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits of 1 mW/cm2 for the uncontrolled areas and the MPE limits of 5 mW/cm2 for the Controlled areas by one or more of the following methods: Means of Compliance Uncontrolled Areas The antenna will be located on top of a truck. The bottom lip of the dish will be 3.50 meters above ground level. The general public will not have access to areas within 4 diameter from the edge of the antenna.

Radiation Hazard Report Page 5 of 5 Since one diameter removed from the main beam of the antenna or % diameter removed from the edge of the antenna the RF levels are reduced by a factor of 100 or 20 dB. None of the areas exceeding the MPE levels will be accessible by the general public. Radiation hazard signs will be posted while this earth station is in operation. The applicant will ensure that no buildings or other obstacles will be in the areas that exceed the MPE levels. Means of Compliance Controlled Areas The earth station‘s operational personnel will not have access to the areas that exceed the MPE levels while the earth station is in operation. The transmitters will be turned off during antenna maintenance. Prepared by Timothy O Crutcher Comsearch 01/05/2015


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