Attachment Reference Copy

This document pretains to SES-STA-20130228-00224 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Earth Station filing.

IBFS_SESSTA2013022800224_987746

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                                  Approved by OMB
                                         3060-0678

Date & Time Filed: Feb 28 2013 7:12:35:983PM

File Number: SES-MOD-INTR2013-00497

 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:
Fairbanks Earth Station Modification
1-8. Legal Name of Applicant
                                                                Phone
 Name:        DG Consents Sub, Inc.                             Number:    303-684-4000
 DBA                                                            Fax
 Name:                                                          Number:    303-684-4340
 Street:      1601 Dry Creek Drive                              E-Mail:    scedars@digitalglobe.com
 City:        Longmont                                          State:     CO
 Country:     USA                                               Zipcode:   80503 -
 Attention: Mr. Seth Cedars
9-16. Name of Contact Representative
Name:      Stephen D. Baruch                           Phone Number:         202-416-6782
 Company: Lerman Senter PLLC                           Fax Number:           202-428-4626
 Street:      2000 K Street, NW                        E-Mail:               sbaruch@lermansenter.com
              Suite 600
 City:        Washington                               State:                DC
 Country:     USA                                      Zipcode:              20006-
 Attention:                                           Relationship:          Legal Counsel
CLASSIFICATION OF FILING
17. Choose the button next to the
classification that applies to this filing (N/A) b1. Application for License of New Station
for both questions a. and b. Choose        (N/A) b2. Application for Registration of New Domestic Receive-Only Station
only one for 17a and only one for 17b.         b3. Amendment to a Pending Application
                                               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
                                               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)
                                           (N/A) b11. Application for Earth Station to Access a Non-U.S.satellite Not Currently
                                           Authorized to Provide the Proposed Service in the Proposed Frequencies in the United
                                           States.
17c. Is a fee submitted with this application?
   If Yes, complete and attach FCC Form 159.




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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 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
 existing station, enter:                   a modification please enter only the file number:
 (a) Call sign of station:                                                                   (b) File number:
 E950499                                    (a) Date pending application was filed:
                                                                                             SESMOD2007082401119
                                                         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.           22. If earth station applicant, check all that apply.
Choose 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: 2042 Frequency Upper: 8400 (Please specify additional frequencies in an attachment)
                                                         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."
                                        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




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     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)
                                                   ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
 28. Would a Commission grant of any proposal in this application or amendment have a significant
 environmental impact as defined by 47 CFR 1.1307? If YES, submit the statement as required by              Yes   No
 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,    Rad Haz Study
 major modifications, or major amendments.
     ALIEN OWNERSHIP Earth 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

 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 aliens or their representatives or by a foreign government or representative thereof or by any           Yes   No   N/A
 corporation organized under the laws of a foreign country?

 33. Is the applicant a corporation directly or indirectly controlled by any other corporation of which more
 than 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          Yes   No   N/A
 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 revoked or had any application for an initial, modification or renewal of FCC station                     Yes   No
 authorization, license, or construction permit denied by the Commission? If Yes, attach as an exhibit, an
 explination of circumstances.

 37. Has the applicant, or any party to this application or amendment, or any party directly or indirectly
                                                                                                                   Yes   No
 controlling 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, guilty of unlawfully monopolizing or attemptiing unlawfully to monopolize radio
                                                                                                                   Yes   No
 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




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 39. Is the applicant, or any person directly or indirectly controlling the applicant, currently a party in any
                                                                                                                   Yes      No
 pending 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.
 41. By checking Yes, the undersigned certifies, that neither applicant nor any other party to the
 application is 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                    Yes      No
 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?
                                                                                                                   Yes      No
 If Yes, 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). See Attachment A.Attachment A

 43a. Geographic Service Rule Certification
 By selecting A, the undersigned certifies that the applicant is not subject to the geographic service or          A
 geographic coverage requirements specified in 47 C.F.R. Part 25.

 By selecting B, the undersigned certifies that the applicant is subject to the geographic service or
 geographic coverage requirements specified in 47 C.F.R. Part 25 and will comply with such                         B
 requirements.

 By selecting C, the undersigned certifies that the applicant is subject to the geographic service or
 geographic coverage requirements specified in 47 C.F.R. Part 25 and will not comply with such
 requirements because it is not feasible as a technical matter to do so, or that, while technically feasible,      C
 such services would require so many compromises in satellite design and operation as to make it
 economically unreasonable. A narrative description and technical analysis demonstrating this claim are
 attached.

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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
 Yancey L. Spruill                                                     Treasurer

           WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND / OR




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                                                          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).

                       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:    Fairbanks ES                                       E5. Call Sign:            E950499
E2: Contact Name          Remote Control Point                             E6. Phone Number:         907-457-1692
E3. Street:               3 Mile, Chena Hot Springs Road                   E7. City:                 Fairbanks
                                                                           E8. County:               North Star
E4. State                 AK                                               E9. Zip Code              99712
E10. Area of Operation:                                                    N/A
E11. Latitude:            64 ° 53 ' 26.0 " N
E12. Longitude:           147 ° 31 ' 44.0 " W
E13. Lat/Lon Coordinates are:                                                          -27                    -83
E14. Site Elevation (AMSL):                                                215.0 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 by the manufacturer's qualification measurement? If NO, provide as a technical            Yes
analysis showing compliance with two-degree spacing policy.
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 gain patterns specified in Section 25.209(a2) and (b) as demonstrated by the                 Yes
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 Coordination Report                                                                                         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 the structure to
aviation?                                                                                                      Yes      No
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH 47 CFR PARTS 17 AND 25 WILL RESULT IN
THE RETURN OF THIS APPLICATION.
POINTS OF COMMUNICATION
Satellite Name:GeoEye 1 | GeoEye 1 | NGSO If you selected OTHER, please enter the following:
E21. Common Name:                                          E22. ITU Name:
E23. Orbit Location:                                       E24. Country:
Satellite Name:OTHER | OTHER | If you selected OTHER, please enter the following:
E21. Common Name: WORLDVIEW-3                                            E22. ITU Name:
E23. Orbit Location: NGSO                                                E24. Country:




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Satellite Name:OTHER | OTHER | If you selected OTHER, please enter the following:
E21. Common Name: IKONOS                                      E22. ITU Name:
E23. Orbit Location: NGSO                                     E24. Country: USA
Satellite Name:GeoEye 2 | GeoEye 2 | NGSO If 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:
E26. Common Name:                                                  E27. Country:
ANTENNA
                 E28.                                               E32.           E41/42. Antenna Gain
                           E29.                      E31.
    Site ID     Antenna            E30. Manufacturer               Antenna       Transmint and/or Recieve
                          Quantity                   Model
                  Id                                                Size          (____dBi at _____GHz)
Fairbanks                           DATRON/TRANS
          1               1                      8300             7.3          40.3 dBi at 2.0250
ES                                  CO
Fairbanks                           DATRON/TRANS
          1               1                      8300             7.3          51.5 dBi at 8.0000
ES                                  CO
                                                         E37.
                                                                    E38. Total         E39.
                                 E35.                 Building
                 E33/34.                   E36.                       Input         Maximum     E40. Total
 E28.                           Above                   Height
                Diameter                Above Sea                   Power at         Antenna    EIRP for
Antenna                        Ground                   Above
               Minor/Major                Level                      antenna       Height Above al carriers
  Id                            Level                  Ground
                (meters)                 (meters)                     flange         Rooftop      (dBW)
                               (meters)                 Level
                                                                     (Watts)         (meters)
                                                       (meters)
1             0.0/0.0         6.0      221.0        0.0            11.0            0.0              51.0
FREQUENCY
  E28.        E43/44.      E45. E46. Antenna             E47.           E48. Maximum   E49. Maximum
 Antenna    Frequency      T/R     Polarization        Emission           EIRP per    ERIP Density per
   Id      Bands(MHz) Mode           (H,V,L,R)        Designator        Carrier(dBW) Carrier(dBW/4kHz)
          8135.000               Left and Right
1                         R                          150MG1D            0.0              0.0
          8285.000               Circular
E50. Modulation and Services QPSK, Data
          8025.0000              Left and Right
1                         R                          370MG1D            0.0              0.0
          8395.0000              Circular
E50. Modulation and Services QPSK, Data
          8345.9680              Right Hand
1                         R                          64K0G1D            0.0              0.0
          8346.0320              Circular
E50. Modulation and Services Image Data
          8385.9400              Right Hand
1                         R                          120KG1D            0.0              0.0
          8386.0600              Circular
E50. Modulation and Services QPSK, Telemetry
          8393.9705              Right Hand
1                         R                          59K7G1D            0.0              0.0
          8394.0295              Circular
E50. Modulation and Services QPSK, Telemetry
          2042.0000              Right Hand
1                         T                          68K0G2D            51.0             51.0
          2042.0000              Circular




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E50. Modulation and Services BPSK (TT&C)
          2052.0000             Right Hand
1                         T                                         1M32G1D            51.0          39.0
          2052.0000             Circular
E50. Modulation and Services BPSK (TT&C)
          2052.0000             Right Hand
1                         T                                         68K0G2D            51.0          51.0
          2052.0000             Circular
E50. Modulation and Services BPSK (TT&C)
          2092.6000             Right Hand
1                         T                                         1M32G1D            51.0          39.0
          2092.6000             Circular
E50. Modulation and Services BPSK (TT&C)
          2042.0000             Right Hand
1                         T                                         NON                51.0          51.0
          2042.0000             Circular
E50. Modulation and Services Unmodulated Carrier
          2052.0000             Right Hand
1                         T                                         NON                51.0          51.0
          2052.0000             Circular
E50. Modulation and Services Unmodulated Carrier
          2092.6000             Right Hand
1                         T                                         NON                51.0          51.0
          2092.6000             Circular
E50. Modulation and Services Unmodulated Carrier
FREQUENCY COORDINATION
                                                    E56.               E58.                  E60.
                                                              E57.               E59.
                                                    Earth             Earth              Maximum
                        E52/53.   E54/55. Range            Antenna            Antenna
  E28.                                             Station            Station               EIRP
        E51. Satellite Frequency of Satellite Arc          Elevation          Elevation
Antenna                                           Azimuth            Azimuth               Density
         Orbit Type      Limits Eastern/Western              Angle              Angle
   Id                                               Angle             Angle              toward the
                         (MHz)         Limit                Eastern           Western
                                                  Eastern            Western              Horizon
                                                             Limit              Limit
                                                    Limit              Limit            (dBW/4kHz)
        Non-           2042.0000
1                                0.0/0.0          0.0      5.0       360.0    5.0       24.4
        Geostationary 2042.0000
        Non-           2052.0000
                                 0.0/0.0          0.0      5.0       360.0    5.0       24.4
        Geostationary 2052.0000
        Non-           2092.6000
                                 0.0/0.0          0.0      5.0       360.0    5.0       24.4
        Geostationary 2092.6000
REMOTE CONTROL POINT LOCATION
E61. Call Sign                                                                                E66. Phone Number
                                                                                              303-684-4587
NOTE: Please enter the callsign of the controlling station, not the callsign for which this
application is being filed.
E62. Street Address
1601 Dry Creek Drive
Suite 260
E63. City                                                          E68. County                E67/68.             E64. Zip
Longmont                                                           Boulder                    State/Country       Code
                                                                                              CO/ USA             80503

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                                                                             Attachment A

                                                                  DG Consents Sub, Inc.
                                                   Earth Station Modification Application
                                                                           February 2013
                                                                              Page 1 of 1


                                 Description of Request


       With this application, DG Consents Sub, Inc. (“DG Consents”) requests
modification of its earth station located in Fairbanks, Alaska (Call Sign E950499) to
permit communications with the GeoEye-1, GeoEye-2 and IKONOS space stations,
licensed to GeoEye License Corp. (“GeoEye License”). Following a merger between
DigitalGlobe Inc. and GeoEye, Inc., the parent companies of DG Consents and GeoEye
License respectively, GeoEye License became a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of
DigitalGlobe, Inc. See SES-T/C-20120817-00761 (granted Jan. 10, 2013).

        The frequencies requested in the attached FCC Form 312, Schedule B will be
added to the frequencies already authorized for operations from Fairbanks. In addition,
the Fairbanks earth station will continue to be used to communicate with all satellites of
DG Consents’ Earth Exploration Satellite Service (“EESS”) system (i.e., QuickBird,
WorldView-1, and WorldView-2), as well as with the WorldView-3 satellite recently
authorized for addition to DG Consents’ fleet of EESS space stations. See FCC File No.
SAT-MOD-20120710-00111 (granted Jan. 24, 2013).


RADIATION HAZARD STUDY
DIGITALGLOBE, FAIRBANKS EARTH STATION

When applying for a license to construct and operate, modify, or renew an earth station, it is
understood that licensees must certify whether grant of the application will have significant
environmental impact as defined in the Federal Communications Commission‘s (FCC) rules, 47
C.F.R., Section 1.1307.

In this report DigitalGlobe, Inc. analyzes the maximum radiofrequency (RF) levels emitted from the
satellite communications antenna described below. The reference documentfor this study is OET
Bulletin No. 65, Edition 97—01, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to
Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields, August 1997.

ANTENNA NEAR—FIELD PoOwER DENSITY CALCULATION

The extent of the near—field is defined by the following equation:

        Rnear= (Dant)z/ (4’ /1 )




where: Rnear= extent of the near—field (in meters)
       Dant= diameter of the antenna main reflector (in meters)
       A = wavelength of the RF transmit frequency (in meters)

The maximum on—axis power density within near—field is defined by the following
equation:

        Snear = {(16 n Pfeed) / [7’: (Dant)z]} / 10


where: Snear= maximum on—axis power density within the near—field (in
       milliwatts per square centimeter)
        n ~= antenna aperature efficiency
       Preed = maximum powerinto antenna feed flange (in watts)
       Dant= diameter of the antenna main reflector (in meters)


ANTENNA FAR—FIELD POWER DENSITY CALCULATION

The distance to the beginning of the far—field region is defined by the following
equation:

        Riar= [0.6(Dant)?] / 2


where: Rrar= distance to beginning of far—field (in meters)
       Dant= diameter of the antenna main reflector (in meters)
       A = wavelength of the RF transmit frequency in (meters)


The maximum on—axis power density within the far—field is defined by the
following equation:

       Sfar= [(Pfeed Gant) / 4 r (Rfar)Z] / 10


where: Sfar= maximum on—axis power density in the far—field (in milliwatts
       per square centimeter)
       Preed = maximum power into antenna feed flange (in watts)
       Gant= antenna main beam gain at RF transmit frequency (in watts)
       Rrar= distance to beginning of far—field (in meters)

ANTENNA TRANSITION REgION PoOwER DENSITY CALCULATION

By definition, the maximum on—axis power densitiy in the transition region will
never be greater than the maximum on—axis power densities in the near—field:

       StrS Snear


where: Sir= maximum on—axis power density in the transition region (in
       milliwatts per square centimeter)
       Snear = maximum on—axis power density in the near—field (in
       milliwatts per square centimeter)


ANTENNA FEED—FLANGE (OR SUBREFLECTOR) POWER DENSITY CALCULATION

The maximum power density at the antenna feed—flange (or subreflector surface)
is defined by the following equation:

       Sfeed(sub) = 1000 {{2(Preed)] / {{ x (Dieed(sub)}2] / 4}}

where: Sfeed(sub) = maximum power density at the antenna feed—flange or
       subreflector surface (in milliwatts per square centimeter)
       Preed = maximum power into antenna feed flange (in watts)
       Drfeed(sub) = diameter of the antenna feed—flange or subreflector (in
       centimeters)

ANTENNA Main REFLECTOR PoOwWER DENSITY CALCULATION

The maximum power density in the main reflector region of the antenna is
defined by the following equation:

       Sant= {{[2(Preed)] / {{ x (Dant)?] / 4}} / 10

where: Sant= maximum power density in the antenna main reflector region
       (in milliwatts per square centimeter)
       Preed = maximum power into antenna feed flange (in watts)
       Dant= diameter of the antenna main reflector (in meters)


PowER DENSITY CALCULATION BETWEEN THE ANTENNA MaAIN REFLECTOR AND THE
GRoOUND

The maximum power density between the antenna main reflector and the ground
is defined by the following equation:

             Sground = {Pfeed / {{ x (Dant)?] / 4}} /10


where: Sground = maximum power density between the antenna main
       reflector and the ground (in milliwatts per square centimeter)
       Preed = maximum power into antenna feed flange (in watts)
       Dant= diameter of the antenna main reflector (in meters)

SUMMARY OF CALCULATED RADIATION LEVELS

DigitalGlobe, Inc. understands the licensee must ensure people are not exposed to harmful levels of
radiation.

Maximum permissible exposure (MPE) limits for general population/uncontrolled exposure were
not considered in this analysis for several reasons. The main—beam height above ground, minimum
5 degree elevation above horizon transmit inhibit mask and tracking motion of this highly
directional antenna significantly limit exposure to the general population. Furthermore, access to
DigitalGlobe earth stations is limited to authorized personnel who have been appropriately briefed
and advised.

MPE limits for occupational/controlled exposure, however, were considered in this analysis. It is
standard practice for our technical staff to cease transmissions whenever maintenance is
performed in close proximity to antenna reflector regions with potentially hazardous power
density levels. Based on the results (see attached page entitled "Radiation Hazard Calculations")
and our standard practices within our controlled antenna environment, the earth station operators
/ technicians should not be exposed to radiation levels exceeding 5 mW/cm2 power density over a
six minute averaging time.

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that I am the technically qualified person responsible for preparation of the
engineering information contained in this radiation hazard assessment, that I have reviewed the
engineering information submitted, and that it is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge.
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David D. Greenidge
Mgr. Remote Ground Systems
DigitalGlobe, Inc.


Radiation Hazard Calculations
DigitalGlobe Fairbanks Earth Station
Antenna Diameter                                                7.3 m
Feed—Flange or subreflector diameter                          8.25 cm
Transmit Frequency                                            2025 Mhz
Maximum power into antenna feed—flange (watts)                  50 W
Antenna Gain                                                   40.3 dBi
Antenna aperture efficiency                                    0.55
Maximum power into antenna feed (dBm)                         46.99 dBm
EIRP (dBm)                                                    87.29   dBm
EIRP (watts)                                              535759.65   W
Wave length                                                    0.15   m
Near field extent                                             89.93   m
Beginning of far field                                       215.82   m
Maximum on—axis power density far field                        0.09|mW/cm*2    Satisfies MPE Limits
Maximum on—axis power density near field                       0.26)mW/cm4*2   Satisfies MPE Limits
Maximum on—axis power density transition region                0.26)mW/cm*2    Satisfies MPE Limits
Maximum power density feed—flange                           1870.69|mW/cm*2     Potential Hazard
Maximum power density main reflector region                    0.24|mW/cm*2    Satisfies MPE Limits
Maximum power density between main reflector and ground        0.12\mW/cm42    Satisfies MPE Limits


FREQUENCY COORDINATION AND INTERFERENCE
            ANALYSIS REPORT


                    Prepared for
               DG Consents Sub, Inc.
                 FAIRBANKS, AK
               Satellite Earth Station




                     Prepared By:
                    COMSEARCH
             19700 Janelia Farm Boulevard
                 Ashburn, VA 20147
                  February 27, 2013


                                                      TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. CONCLUSIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 3
2. SUMMARY OF RESULTS ............................................................................................................................ 4
3. SUPPLEMENTAL SHOWING....................................................................................................................... 5
4. EARTH STATION COORDINATION DATA.................................................................................................. 7
5. CERTIFICATION......................................................................................................................................... 11




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1. CONCLUSIONS



An interference study considering all existing, proposed and prior coordinated microwave
facilities within the coordination contours of the existing earth station demonstrates that
the proposed modifications will operate satisfactorily with the common carrier and
broadcast microwave environment. Further, there will be no restrictions of its operation
due to interference considerations.




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2. SUMMARY OF RESULTS


A number of great circle interference cases were identified during the interference study of
the proposed earth station. Each of the cases, which exceeded the interference objective
on a line-of-sight basis, was profiled and the propagation losses estimated using NBS
TN101 (Revised) techniques. The losses were found to be sufficient to reduce the signal
levels to acceptable magnitudes in every case.




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3. SUPPLEMENTAL SHOWING
Pursuant to Part 25.203(c) of the FCC Rules and Regulations, the satellite earth station proposed in this
application was coordinated by Comsearch using computer techniques and in accordance with Part 25 of
the FCC Rules and Regulations.

Coordination data for this earth station was sent to the below listed carriers with a letter dated 02/15/2013.

        Company
        3G Wireless, LLC
        AERIAL VIDEO SYSTEMS
        AT&T California
        Affiliated Media, Inc. FCC Trust
        Alascom Inc
        Alaska Public Telecommunications, Inc.
        Ascent Media Network Services, LLC
        Bellsouth Telecommunications, Inc.
        Borgeson, Tom R.
        Broadcast Sports Inc.
        CHENA BROADCASTING, LLC
        CNG Communications, Inc.
        Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Co
        Casper, John
        CenturyTel of the Southwest, Inc.
        Channel 2 Broadcasting Co. - KTUU TV
        Chicago Comnet Corp
        Cincinnati Bell Wireless LLC
        Citywide News Network, Inc.
        Coastal Television Broadcasting Company
        Cohen, Elana
        Cowboys Stadium LP
        DCI II, INC.
        Direct Broadcast Services, Inc.
        GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY
        GSN New, Inc
        Global Microwave Systems Inc
        HF Enterprises, Inc
        Hallco Unlimited, Inc.
        Hawaiian Telcom, Inc.
        Heiden, William
        Illinois Bell Telephone Company
        Indiana Bell Telephone Company
        Information & Display Systems, Inc.
        Information Super Station, LLC
        International Communications Group, Inc.
        Kentucky RSA #3 Cellular General Partner
        Kentucky RSA #4 Cellular General Partner
        MERCURY COMMUNICATIONS
        Metro Networks Communications, Inc.



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       Michigan Bell Telephone Company
       Moreen, Steven K
       NEW ENGLAND DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION, INC.
       NEW ENGLAND SATELLITE SYSTEMS INC
       NSM Surveillance
       Navajo Communications Company
       NorthWest Suburbs Community Access Corp
       Northern Lights Media, Inc.
       Ohio Bell Telephone Company
       On Scene Video Production
       Onboard Images
       Penn Service Microwave Co., Inc.
       Plateau Telecommunications, Inc.
       Plum TV, LLC
       Production & Satellite Services, Inc.
       Public Television Communications Center
       QUICK LINK CONNECTIONS INC
       QWEST CORPORATION
       RCC Minnesota Inc. - MN NE ND SD
       REMOTE FACILITIES CONSULTING SERVICES
       RF Central, LLC
       RF Film, Inc
       Radiofone, Inc.
       Randy Hermes Production
       Regulus Media Services, Inc.
       Remote Broadcasts, Inc.
       SBE Regional Coordinator
       Southwestern Bell Telephone L.P.
       Speedshotz, Inc
       State of Alaska
       Total RF Marketing Inc
       Unisat, Inc.
       United Telephone - Southeast
       VERIZON SOUTH INC.
       VISION ALASKA I LLC
       Verizon California Inc.
       Verizon Maryland, Inc.
       Verizon New England Inc.
       Verizon New Jersey, Inc.
       Verizon New York, Inc.
       Verizon North Inc.
       Verizon Northwest Inc.
       Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc.
       Verizon Virginia, Inc.
       Verizon Washington DC, Inc.
       Village Video Productions Inc
       Vyvx, LLC
       Westar Satellite Services LP
       Western Technical Services
       Wexler Video, Inc.
       Winged Vision Inc
       Wisconsin Bell, Inc.
       Wolfe Air Aviation




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4. EARTH STATION COORDINATION DATA
This section presents the data pertinent to frequency coordination of the proposed modifications to the earth
station that was circulated to all carriers within its coordination contours.




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                                                              COMSEARCH
                                                      Earth Station Data Sheet
                                             19700 Janelia Farm Boulevard, Ashburn, VA 20147
                                               (703)726-5500 http://www.comsearch.com

Date:                                    02/25/2013
Job Number:                              130215COMSGE03
Administrative Information
Status                                   ENGINEER PROPOSAL
Call Sign                                E950499
Licensee Code                            DBCONS
Licensee Name                            DG Consents Sub, Inc.
Site Information                         FAIRBANKS, AK
Venue Name
Latitude (NAD 83)                        64° 53' 26.0" N
Longitude (NAD 83)                       147° 31' 44.0" W
Climate Zone                             A
Rain Zone                                2
Ground Elevation (AMSL)                  215.0 m / 705.4 ft
Link Information
Satellite Type                           Low Earth Orbit
Mode                                     TO - Transmit-Only
Modulation                               Digital
Minimum Elevation Angle                  3.0°
Azimuth Range                            0.0° to 360°
Antenna Centerline (AGL)                 6.0 m / 19.7 ft
Antenna Information                            Transmit - FCC32
Manufacturer                                   Datron
Model                                          7.3 Meter
Gain / Diameter                                40.3 dBi / 7.3 m
3-dB / 15-dB Beamwidth                         1.40° / 2.80°

Max Available RF Power        (dBW/4 kHz)      10.7
                              (dBW/MHz)        34.7

Maximum EIRP                  (dBW/4 kHz)      51.0
                              (dBW/MHz)        75.0

Interference Objectives:    Long Term          -154.0 dBW/4 kHz 20%
                            Short Term         -131.0 dBW/4 kHz 0.0025%
Frequency Information                          Transmit 2.0 GHz
Emission / Frequency Range (MHz)               N0N - 68K0G2D / 2042.0 - 2042.0
                                               N0N, 68K0G2D, 1M32G1D / 2052.0 - 2052.0
                                               250KFXD - 1M32G1D / 2085.6875 - 2085.6875
                                               N0N - 1M32G1D / 2092.6 - 2092.6
                                               250KFXD - 1M32G1D / 2094.896 - 2094.896


Max Great Circle Coordination Distance         534.0 km / 331.8 mi
Precipitation Scatter Contour Radius           610.2 km / 379.1 mi




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                                                  COMSEARCH
                                              Earth Station Data Sheet
                                     19700 Janelia Farm Boulevard, Ashburn, VA 20147
                                       (703)726-5500 http://www.comsearch.com



Coordination Values             FAIRBANKS, AK
Licensee Name                     DG Consents Sub, Inc.
Latitude (NAD 83)                 64° 53' 26.0" N
Longitude (NAD 83)                147° 31' 44.0" W
Ground Elevation (AMSL)           215.0 m / 705.4 ft
Antenna Centerline (AGL)          6.0 m / 19.7 ft
Antenna Model                     Datron 7.3 Meter
Antenna Mode                             Transmit 2.0 GHz
Interference Objectives: Long Term       -154.0 dBW/4 kHz 20%
                         Short Term      -131.0 dBW/4 kHz 0.0025%
Max Available RF Power                   10.7 (dBW/4 kHz)

                                                              Transmit 2.0 GHz
               Horizon            Antenna                 Horizon        Coordination
Azimuth (°)    Elevation (°)      Discrimination (°)      Gain (dBi)     Distance (km)
  0             3.81              46.32                    7.00           534.00
  5             3.77              43.06                    7.00           534.00
 10             3.62              40.00                    7.00           534.00
 15             3.57              37.36                    7.00           534.00
 20             3.09              34.77                    7.00           534.00
 25             2.36              32.42                    7.00           534.00
 30             2.46              31.44                    7.00           534.00
 35             2.16              30.77                    7.00           534.00
 40             2.04              31.00                    7.00           534.00
 45             2.56              32.55                    7.00           534.00
 50             2.20              33.90                    7.00           534.00
 55             1.96              35.95                    7.00           534.00
 60             1.80              38.53                    7.00           534.00
 65             1.33              41.30                    7.00           534.00
 70             1.23              44.65                    7.00           534.00
 75             1.14              48.23                    7.00           534.00
 80             1.07              52.02                    7.00           534.00
 85             0.72              55.83                    7.00           534.00
 90             0.55              59.86                    7.00           534.00
 95             0.60              64.04                    7.00           534.00
100             0.49               68.24                   7.00           534.00
105             0.00               72.44                   7.00           534.00
110             0.00               76.78                   7.00           534.00
115             0.00               81.14                   7.00           534.00
120             0.00               85.52                   7.00           534.00
125             0.00               89.91                   7.00           534.00
130             0.00               94.30                   7.00           534.00
135             0.00               98.68                   7.00           534.00
140             0.00              103.04                   7.00           534.00
145             0.00              107.38                   7.00           534.00
150             0.00              111.69                   7.00           534.00
155             0.00              115.95                   7.00           534.00
160             0.00              120.15                   7.00           534.00
165             0.00              124.27                   7.00           534.00
170             0.00              128.29                   7.00           534.00
175             0.00              132.18                   7.00           534.00
180             0.00              135.91                   7.00           534.00
185             0.00              139.42                   7.00           534.00



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                                                  COMSEARCH
                                              Earth Station Data Sheet
                                     19700 Janelia Farm Boulevard, Ashburn, VA 20147
                                       (703)726-5500 http://www.comsearch.com



Coordination Values             FAIRBANKS, AK
Licensee Name                     DG Consents Sub, Inc.
Latitude (NAD 83)                 64° 53' 26.0" N
Longitude (NAD 83)                147° 31' 44.0" W
Ground Elevation (AMSL)           215.0 m / 705.4 ft
Antenna Centerline (AGL)          6.0 m / 19.7 ft
Antenna Model                     Datron 7.3 Meter
Antenna Mode                             Transmit 2.0 GHz
Interference Objectives: Long Term       -154.0 dBW/4 kHz 20%
                         Short Term      -131.0 dBW/4 kHz 0.0025%
Max Available RF Power                   10.7 (dBW/4 kHz)

                                                              Transmit 2.0 GHz
               Horizon            Antenna                 Horizon        Coordination
Azimuth (°)    Elevation (°)      Discrimination (°)      Gain (dBi)     Distance (km)
190             0.00              142.65                   7.00           534.00
195             0.00              145.53                   7.00           534.00
200             0.00              147.95                   7.00           534.00
205             0.00              149.80                   7.00           534.00
210             0.24              150.74                   7.00           534.00
215             0.00              151.39                   7.00           534.00
220             0.00              151.01                   7.00           534.00
225             0.32              149.57                   7.00           534.00
230             0.86              147.28                   7.00           534.00
235             0.96              144.87                   7.00           534.00
240             0.92              142.11                   7.00           534.00
245             0.71              139.10                   7.00           534.00
250             0.43              135.81                   7.00           534.00
255             0.71              131.98                   7.00           534.00
260             0.73              128.13                   7.00           534.00
265             1.11              124.02                   7.00           534.00
270             0.97              120.01                   7.00           534.00
275             1.07              115.83                   7.00           534.00
280             1.13              111.62                   7.00           534.00
285             1.39              107.32                   7.00           534.00
290             1.49              103.03                   7.00           534.00
295             1.51               98.73                   7.00           534.00
300             1.70               94.40                   7.00           534.00
305             2.21               90.09                   7.00           534.00
310             2.41               85.80                   7.00           534.00
315             2.44               81.53                   7.00           534.00
320             2.73               77.31                   7.00           534.00
325             3.09               73.17                   7.00           534.00
330             3.74               69.17                   7.00           534.00
335             3.65               65.07                   7.00           534.00
340             3.59               61.05                   7.00           534.00
345             3.78               57.21                   7.00           534.00
350             3.90               53.47                   7.00           534.00
355             3.72               49.73                   7.00           534.00




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5. CERTIFICATION


I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I AM THE TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
PREPARATION OF THE FREQUENCY COORDINATION DATA CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION,
THAT I AM FAMILIAR WITH PARTS 101 AND 25 OF THE FCC RULES AND REGULATIONS, THAT I
HAVE EITHER PREPARED OR REVIEWED THE FREQUENCY COORDINATION DATA SUBMITTED
WITH THIS APPLICATION, AND THAT IT IS COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF.




BY: _

Gary K. Edwards
Senior Manager
COMSEARCH
19700 Janelia Farm Boulevard
Ashburn, VA 20147


DATED: February 27, 2013




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