Attachment SESSTA2012062100612.

SESSTA2012062100612.

DECISION submitted by INTERSTATE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

STA GRANT WITH CONDITIONS

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This document pretains to SES-STA-20120621-00612 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Earth Station filing.

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E050083 SES—STA—20120621—00612 182012001561 Interstate Communications, Inc. Approved by OMB 3060—0678 APPLICATION FOR EARTH STATION SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY APPLICANT INFORMATIONEnter a description of this application to identify it on the main menu: STA to operate at new uplink frequency 1. Applicant Name: Interstate Communications, Inc. Phone Number: 225—291—2727 x203 DBA Name: Fax Number: 225—297—17539 Street: 10500 Coursey Boulevard E—Mail: jim@louisianaradionetwork.com Suite 104 City: Baton Rouge State: LA Country: USA Zipcode: 70816 —— Attention: MrJames Engster

Applicant: Interstate Communications, Inc. Call Sign: E050083 File No.: SES—STA—20120621—00612 Special Temporary Authority (STA) Interstate Communications, Inc. (ICT) is granted STA for a 30—day period to uplink on carrier frequency 6171.5 MHz. No harmful interference can be caused to any lawfully operating satellite network or radio communication system and ICI‘s operations must cease immediately upon notification of harmful interference. Further, ICI shall notify the Commission in writing that it has received such a notification within 14 days of receipt. GtySh f gb%;bb@\O% 3\5\ VA m? (o7 other identifier J neeiss

2. Contact Name: Michael Patton Phone Number: 225—752—4189 Company: Michael Patton & Associates Fax Number: 225—756—3343 Street: 12231 Industriplex Blvd E—Mail: mike@michaelpatton.com Suite C City: Baton Rouge State: LA Country: USA Zipcode: 70809 — Attention: Michael Patton Relationship: Engineer (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.EF.R.Section 1.1114). £34 Governmental Entity g% Noncommercial educational licensee g4 Other(please explain): 4b. Fee Classification CGX — Fixed Satellite Transmit/Receive Earth Station 5. Type Request & Use Prior to Grant «4 Change Station Location £34 Other 6. Requested Use Prior Date 07/01/2012 7. CityBaton Rouge 8. Latitude (dd mm ss.s h) 30 24 56.0 N

9. State LA 10. Longitude (dd mm ss.s h) 91 3 50.8 W 11. Please supply any need attachments. Attachment 1: Coverletter Attachment 2: Freq Coordination Attachment 3: 12. 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.) Application for STA to operate our C—band uplink transmitter on a frequency not authorized under our current license until our application for a changed frequency can be processed and granted. 13. By checking Yes, the undersigned certifies that neither applicant nor any other party to the application is Yes «y No subject to a denial of Federal beneffits 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&gquot; for these purposes. 14. Name of Person Signing 15. Title of Person Signing James Engster President and General Manager 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).

FCC NOTICE REQUIRED BY THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT The public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to average 2 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the required data, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. If you have any comments on this burden estimate, or how we can improve the collection and reduce the burden it causes you, please write to the Federal Communications Commission, AMD—PERM, Paperwork Reduction Project (3060—0678), Washington, DC 20554. We will also accept your comments regarding the Paperwork Reduction Act aspects of this collection via the Internet if you send them to PRA@fcc.gov. PLEASE DO NOT SEND COMPLETED FORMS TO THIS ADDRESS. Remember — You are not required to respond to a collection of information sponsored by the Federal government, and the government may not conduct or sponsorthis collection, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number or if we fail to provide you with this notice. This collection has been assigned an OMB control number of 3060—0678. THE FOREGOING NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1995, PUBLIC L&AW 104—13, OCTOBER 1, 1995, 44 U.S.C. SECTION 3507.

MICHAEL PATTON & ASSOCIATES 12231 INDUSTRIPLEX BLVD, SUITE C BATON ROUGE, LA 70809 225.152.4189 FAX: 225.756.3343 WWW.mICHAELPATTON.COM mike@michaelpatton.com Federal Communications Commission International Bureau June 20, 2012 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington D.C. 20554 re: STA request for license EO050083, Interstate Communications, Inc. Gentlefolk: This letter is being submitted as an explanation with a request for Special Temporary Authority to operate outside the licensed parameters for C—band satellite uplink license E050083, licensed to Interstate Communications, Inc. (1IC1). Michael Patton & Associates is an engineering firm providing services to ICl, which runs a state news network from its headquarters located at 10500 Coursey Blvd, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As part of this operation, it operates a C—band satellite uplink facility from that address. Our satellite services provider, SES, is requiring 1Cl to move transponders (and therefore frequencies) on the satellite we use for our network operations. The uplink frequency SES needs ICI to move to is 6171.5 MHz; the current license authorizes ICI to use frequencies up to 6171.0 MHz. IClI has engaged the services of the widely—known firm ComSearch to prepare and file an amendment to its license for this uplink; this amendment will be filed forthwith. A copy of the preliminary frequency coordination data showing that the proposed change in transmitted frequency will not cause objectionable interference is also attached to the instant STA request. Please refer to this attachment for all technical data. SES has made it clear to 1C1 that their need for ICI to abandon its legacy frequency is both urgent and immediate. Therefore, 1Cl respectfully requests that Special Temporary Authority to operate its uplink on a carrier frequency of 6171.5 MHz be granted as quickly as possible, and be allowed to continue in force until such time as the FCC can act on ICl‘s amendment to its license. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about this matter. ICI and I thank you for your immediate attention to this urgent issue. Regards, 4004 ‘ G. Michael Patton, owner

COMSEARCEH June 20, 2012 Re: Interstate Communications, Inc. BATON ROUGE, LA Call Sign: E050083 C—Band Transmit—Receive Earth Station Job Number: 120620COMSGEO1 destede ie Revision NOtiCG destese destestede use se Dear Frequency Coordinator: This notice is being provided in accordance with Section 25.203(c) of the FCC Rules and Regulations. We are forwarding the attached revised coordination data on behalf of Interstate Communications, Inc. for modifications to their existing C—Band Transmit—Receive Earth Station in BATON ROUGE, LA. The coordination notice is being circulated to the owners (or their protection agents) of all existing or proposed terrestrial facilities operating in a shared frequency band within the coordination contours of the proposed station(s). Please update your database with the attached information. We respectfully request that you examine this data for its interference potential with your system{s). In the event that your analysis identifies potential interference cases that were not previously reported, please contact us by July 25, 2012. If there are any questions concerning this coordination notice, please contact Comsearch. Sincerely, COMSEARCH Gary K. Edwards Senior Manager gedwards@comsearch.com Enclosure(s)

Date: 06/19/2012 Job Number: <PCNJobCode> Administrative Information Status ENGINEER PROPOSAL Call Sign <PCNCallSign> Licensee Code NRSTAT Licensee Name Interstate Communications, Inc. Site Information BATON ROUGE, LA Venue Name Latitude (NAD 83) 30° 24‘ 56.0" N Longitude (NAD 83) 91° 3‘ 50.8" W Climate Zone A Rain Zone 1 Ground Elevation (AMSL) 13.7 m / 45.0 ft Link Information Satellite Type Geostationary Mode TR — Transmit—Receive Modulation Digital Satellite Arc 65° W to 140° West Longitude Azimuth Range 136.0° to 246.2° Corresponding Elevation Angles 44.6° / 26.7° Antenna Centerline (AGL) 2.13 m / 7.0 ft Antenna Information Receive — FCC32 Transmit — FCC32 Manufacturer Vertex Vertex Model 3.8 Meter 3.8 Meter Gain / Diameter 42.6 dBi / 3.8 m 46.2 dBi / 3.8 m 3—dB / 15—dB Beamwidth 1.28° / 2.69° 0.85° / 1.79° Max Available RF Power (dBW/MA kHz) —14.0 (dBW/MHz) 10.0 Maximum EIRP (dBW/A kHz) 32.2 (dBW/MHz) 56.2 Interference Objectives: Long Term —156.0 dBw/MHz 20% —154.0 dBW/4 kHz 20% Short Term ~146.0 dBWwW/MHz 0.01% —131.0 dBW/4 kHz 0.0025% Frequency Information Receive 4.0 GHz Transmit 6.1 GHz Emission / Frequency Range (MHz) 400KGZW / 3700.0 — 4200.0 400KG7W / 5925.0 — 5948.0 400KG7W / 6139.0 — 6200.0 400KG7ZW / 6253.0 — 6260.0 400KG7W / 6313.0 — 6378.0 Max Great Circle Coordination Distance 329.1 km / 204.5 mi 150.6 km / 93.6 mi Precipitation Scatter Contour Radius 565.6 km / 351.4 mi 100.0 km / 62.1 mi

Coordination Values BATON ROUGE, LA Licensee Name Interstate Communications, Inc. Latitude (NAD 83) 30° 24‘ 56.0" N Longitude (NAD 83) 91° 3‘ 50.8" W Ground Elevation (AMSL) 13.7 m / 45.0 ft Antenna Centerline (AGL) 2.13 m / 7.0 ft Antenna Model Vertex 3.8 Meter Antenna Mode Receive 4.0 GHz Transmit 6.1 GHz Interference Objectives: Long Term —156.0 dBWw/MHz 20% ~154.0 dBW/4 kHz 20% —146.0 dBW/MHz 0.01% —131.0 dBW/4 kHz 0.0025% Max Available RF Power —14.0 (dBW/4 kHz) Receive 4.0 GHz Transmit 6.1 GHz Horizon Antenna Horizon Coordination Horizon Coordination Azimuth (°) Elevation (°) Discrimination (°) Gain (dBi) Distance (km) Gain (dBi) Distance (km) 0 0.00 11113 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 5 0.00 115.48 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 10 0.00 114.74 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 15 0.00 111.51 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 20 0.00 108.18 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 25 0.00 104.78 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 30 0.00 101.31 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 35 0.00 97.80 ~10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 40 0.00 94.26 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 45 0.00 90.70 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 50 0.00 87.15 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 55 0.00 83.60 —10.00 : 285.28 —10.00 132.84 60 0.00 80.07 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 65 0.00 76.59 —10.00 285.28 ~10.00 132.84 70 0.00 73.16 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 75 0.00 69.80 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 80 0.00 66.53 —10.00 285.28 —~10.00 132.84 85 0.00 63.37 —10.00 285.28 ~10.00 132.84 90 0.00 60.35 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 95 0.00 57 49 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 100 0.00 54.82 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 105 0.00 52.38 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 110 0.00 50.20 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 115 0.00 48.33 ~10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 120 0.00 46.80 ~9.76 286.84 —9.76 133.50 125 0.00 45.65 —9.49 288.57 —9.49 134.23 130 0.00 44.91 —9.31 289.71 —9.31 133.46 135 0.00 44.60 —9.23 290.20 —9.23 133.66 140 0.00 44.74 —9.27 289.99 —9.27 133.57 145 0.00 45.31 —9.40 289.10 —9.40 133.20 150 0.00 46.30 ~9.64 287.59 —9.64 133.82 155 0.00 47.68 —9.96 285.54 —9.96 132.96 160 0.00 49.42 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 165 0.00 51.45 ~10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 170 0.00 53.14 ~10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 175 0.00 54.19 ~10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 180 0.00 54.55 +10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 185 0.00 54.20 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84

Coordination Values BATON ROUGE, LA Licensee Name Interstate Communications, Inc. Latitude (NAD 83) 30° 24‘ 56.0" N Longitude (NAD 83) 91° 3‘ 50.8" W Ground Elevation (AMSL) 13.7 m / 45.0 ft Antenna Centerline (AGL) 2.13 m / 7.0 ft Antenna Model Vertex 3.8 Meter Antenna Mode Receive 4.0 GHz Transmit 6.1 GHz Interference Objectives: Long Term —156.0 dBw/MHz 20% —154.0 dBW/4 kHz 20% Short Term —146.0 dBW/MHz 0.01% —131.0 dBW/4 kHz 0.0025% Max Available RF Power —14.0 (dBW/4 kHz) Receive 4.0 GHz Transmit 6.1 GHz Horizon Antenna Horizon Coordination Horizon Coordination Azimuth (°) Elevation (°) Discrimination (°) Gain (dBi) Distance (km) Gain (dBi) Distance (km) 190 0.00 53.14 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 195 0.00 51.45 ~10.00 285.28 ~10.00 132.84 200 0.00 49.22 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 205 0.00 46.54 —9.70 287.22 —9.70 133.66 210 0.00 43.50 —8.96 291.96 —8.96 134.41 215 0.00 40.17 —8.10 297.66 —8.10 136.84 220 0.00 36.75 —713 304.19 —7.13 139.67 225 0.00 33.63 —6.17 310.82 —6.17 142.59 230 0.00 30.95 —5.27 317.78 —5.27 145.43 , 235 0.00 28.83 —4.50 323.27 —4.50 147.94 240 0.00 27 40 ~3.94 327.25 —3.94 149.78 245 0.00 26.77 ~3.69 329.08 —3.69 150.63 250 0.00 26.99 —3.78 328 .42 —3.78 150.33 255 0.00 28.05 ~4.20 325.40 ~4.20 148.92 260 0.00 29.86 ~4.88 320.55 —4.88 146.69 265 0.00 32.29 —5.73 314.54 —5.73 143.97 270 0.00 35.21 —6.67 307.37 —6.67 141.07 275 0.00 38.51 ~7.64 300.74 —7.64 138.17 280 0.00 42.09 —8.61 294.31 —8.61 135.40 285 0.00 45.90 —9.55 288.19 —9.55 134.07 290 0.00 49.87 ~10.00 285.28 ~10.00 132.84 295 0.00 53.97 ~10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 300 0.00 58.17 —10.00 285.28 ~10.00 132.84 305 0.00 62.45 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 310 0.00 66.78 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 315 0.00 7116 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 320 0.00 75.58 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 325 0.00 80.01 —10.00 285.28 ~10.00 132.84 330 0.00 84.47 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 335 0.00 88.93 —10.00 285.28 ~10.00 132.84 340 0.00 93.40 —10.00 285.28 ~10.00 132.84 345 0.00 97.86 —10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84 350 0.00 102.30 —10.00 285.28 ~10.00 132.84 355 0.00 106.73 ~10.00 285.28 —10.00 132.84


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