Attachment 20130417123219.pdf

20130417123219.pdf

DECISION submitted by IB/FCC

Boston Marathon

2013-04-16

This document pretains to SES-STA-20130415-00325 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Earth Station filing.

IBFS_SESSTA2013041500325_993519

SES—STA—20130415—00325 182013000813 CTV Television, 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: Boston, Massachusetts STA 1. Applicant Name: CTV Television, Inc. Phone Number: 4163846441 DBA Name: Fax Number: 4163846339 Street: 9 Channel Nine Court E—Mail: brian.learoyd@bellmedia.ca City: Toronto State: Country: Zipcode: — Attention: Brian Learoyd w;?% ao-z(aé}‘f}ovti . M# SEs SA — P BC—pos2zs~ )} Call Sign _//g#4 _ Grant Date_ME § (or other identifier) t:\,:’sc . Term Dates 0 From z2(/@ L226 5, To: GRANTED ’ International Bureau Approved: pevageey

Applicant: CTV Television, Inc. Call Sign: none File No.: SES—STA—20130220—00191 CTV Television, Inc. (CTV) is granted Special Temporary Authority, from April 16, 2013 to April 23, 2013 to operate a temporary—fixed earth station in the 14.0—14.5 GHz frequency band in the Boston, MA, aregto support TV News coverage of the Boston Marathon explosions subject to the conditions set forth below. 1) CTV is authorized to operate within the technical parameters of its application. 2) All operations shall be on an unprotected and non—harmful interference basis. CTV shall not cause harmful interference to, and shall not claim protection from interference caused to it by, any other lawfully operating radio communication system. 3) In the event of any harmful interference as a result of operations under this grant of special temporary authority, CTV shall cease operations immediately upon notification of such interference and shall immediately inform the Commission, in writing, of such an event. 4) This grant is issued pursuant to Section 0.261 of the Commission‘s rules on delegated authority, 47 C.F.R. § 0.261. File# SCS€— sSy¥ — 2012 0S00225 Call Sign 4704@ _ Grant Date %/;e /@/g (or other identificr) Term Dates 3 &23( To: P2 32 /{207/ 2 CGBRA CG RAN T ED NT Fmfi“%, /2+94 International Bureau Appfn"»‘ 1 /Mfifi-—L—é—— /

2. Contact Name: Brian Learoyd Phone Number: 4167021162 Company: Bellmedia Fax Number: 4163846339 Street: 9 Channel Nine Court E—Mail: Brian.Learoyd@bellmedia.ca City: Toronto State: Country: Canada Zipcode: MIS —4B5 Attention: Relationship: Same (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.F.R.Section 1.1114). g3, Governmental Entity g*% Noncommercial educational licensee {3 Other(please explain): 4b. Fee Classification CGX — Fixed Satellite Transmit/Receive Earth Station 5. Type Request g33 Use Prior to Grant {3 Change Station Location «, Other 6. Requested Use Prior Date 04/15/2013 7. CityBoston 8. Latitude (dd mm ss.s h) 42 20 58.28 N

9. State MA 10. Longitude (dd mm ss.s h) 71 4 37.05 W 11. Please supply any need attachments. Attachment 1: Boston Letter Attachment 2: Sat Truck Specs Attachment 3: RF Hazard Report 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.) TV News coverage of the Boston Marathon explosions. 13. By checking Yes, the undersigned certifies that neither applicant nor any other party to the application is Yes «3 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. 14. Name of Person Signing 15. Title of Person Signing Brian Learoyd Senior Director of Mobile Engineering 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@fce.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 sponsor this 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 LAW 104—13, OCTOBER 1, 1995, 44 U.S.C. SECTION 3507.

Bell MediaInc. M' « 9 Channel Nine Court M d Toronto, ON MIS 485 e lG April 15, 2013 Federal Communication Commission International Branch — Satellite Earth Station 445 12"" Street S.W. Washington, DC 20554 Office of the Secretary Re: STA Request Ku—Band Transmit Earth Station Boston, Massachusetts To Whom It May Concern: This STA is being requested to allow CTV Television (a division of Belimedia), to provide News coverage of the Boston Marathon explosions using a CTV owned and operated SNG truck. The earth station will transmit News coverage from the Boston, Massachusetts site and downlink the signal to the studio location in Toronto, Canada. The signal will be distributed on the applicant‘s TV broadcast system. All traffic will be on the Galaxy 17K satellite located at 91 degrees West Longitude. The STA is requested for a period of 7 days starting on Tuesday April 16, 2013. This time frame will allow for the news coverage of the explosions at the Boston Marathon. If you have any questions, pteése contact the following %////2‘?;7 %%/ Brian Learoyd Senior Director of Mobile Engineering Belimedia — CTV Television (CFTO) 9 Channel Nine Court Toronto, Ontario M1S 4B5 Phone: 416—384—6441 Cell: 416—702—1162 Fax: 416—384—6339 Email: Brian.Learoyd@belimedia.ca

ATTACHMENT B — Page 1 of 1 SATELLITE EARTH STATION TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 15—Apr—13 Company: CTV Television Inc. (CFTO) Class of Station: Temporary Fixed Earth Station (News Satellite Truck) CTV Vehicle Name: "Phoenix" Operator Cell Phone Number: (647) 222—2132 Earth Station Name, State BOSTON, MASSSACHUSETTS Latitude: (DMS) 42 20 58.28 N Longitude: (DMS) 71 4 37.05 W Ground Elevation AMSL (m) 3 Antenna Center: (m) 3 Transmit Antenna Type: ANDREW CORP. ESA24SNG—LTE 14.5 Ghz Gain (dBi) / Diameter (m) 45.9 / 1.8 Operating Mode: TRANSMIT ONLY Modulation: DIGITAL Frequency Band: Ku Frequency Bands: 14000.0000 — 14500.0000 Antenna Polarization: H, V Emission Designator: 36MOGZW Maximum EIRP per Carrier: (dBw) 71.3407 Maximum EIRP Density per Carrier: (dBw/4 kHz) 31.7983 Description of Modulation and Services: One 36 Mbit MCPC digital carrier for voice/data with an emission designator of 36MOG7ZW Total Input Power at Antenna Flange: (watts) 350 Total EIRP for All Carriers: (dBW) 71.3407 Range of Satellite Arc — East: 60 degrees W Range of Satellite Arc — West: 140 degrees W Antenna Elevation Angle — East: 5 degrees Antenna Elevation Angle — West: 5 degrees Radio Climate: A Rain Zone: 2

RADIATION HAZARD STUDY For CFTO—TV This report is to analyze the non—ionizing radiation levels for a Transportable KU Uplink utilizing an Vertex C180M, 1.8 meter 4—port Earth Station Antenna. The Office of Science and Technology Bulletin, No. 65, August 1997, specified that the maximum level of non—ionizing radiation that a person may be exposed to over a .1 hour (6 minute) period is an average power density equal to 5mW/em*~2 (five milliwatt per centimeter squared). It is the purpose of this report to ascertain the power flux densities of the earth station in the far field, near field, transition region, the main reflector surface, and between the antenna edge and the ground. The following parameters were used to calculate the various power flux densities for the earth station: Antenna Diameter, (D) = 1.8 meters Antenna Surface Area, (Sa) = pi(DA2)/4 =2.5447 m2 Wavelength at 14.25 Ghz, (lambda) =0.0211 meters Transmit Power at Flange, (P) = 350 watts Antenna Gain, (Ges) =38904.5145 Antenna gain at 14.25GHz =45.9dBi, converted to a power ratio given by: Ges=10 ~ dBi/10 pi =3.1415927 Antenna Aperture Efficiency, (n) = 0.65 ANSI Safe Power Density, (Ws) = 5.0mW/ecm*"2

1. Far Field Calculations The distance to the beginning of the far field region can be found by the following equation: Distance to the Far Field Region, (Rf) = (0.6(D"2))/lambda = 92.3400 meters The maximum main beam power density in the far field can be calculated as follows: Far Field On—axis power density, (W1f) = ((Ges)(P))/(4 pi (RF\2)) = 127.0804 W/im*~2 = 12.7080 mW/cm*~2 II. Near Field Calculations Power flux density is considered to be at a maximum value throughout the entire length of the defined region. The region is contained within a cylindrical volume having the same diameter as the antenna. Past the extent of the near field region, the power density decreased with distance from the transmitting antenna. The distance to the end of the near field can be determined by the following equation: Extent of Near Field, (Rn) =D"~2/4(lambda) =38.4750 meters The maximum power density in the near field is determined by: Near Field On—axis power density, (Wn) = (16(a)P)/(pi(D2)) = 357.6074 W/im*A~2 = 35.7607 mW/cm*~2

IIL. Transition Region Calculations The transition region is located between the near and far field regions. As stated above, the power density begins to decrease with 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 in the near field region, as shown above, will not exceed 35.7607 mW/cm*2. IV. Far Field On—axis Distance to ANSI 5 mW/em*2 Calculations — (Dsafe) Since the power density decreases inversely with the square of the distance in the far field region, the distance to the On—axis Power Density of 5 mW/em*~2 can be calculated from the following: (Dsafe)= Rf((Wf / Wsy~.5) = 147,.2123 meters Main Reflector Region Calculations Transmissions from the feed horn are directed toward the main reflector surface. The power density in the main reflector region can be calculated by the following: Main Reflector Surface Power Density = 4(P)/Sa = 550.1652 W/im*~2 = 55.0165 mW/em"*"2

VIL. Off—axis Evaluation For off—axis calculations in the near—field and in the transition region, it can be assumed that, if the point of interest is at least one antenna diameter removed from the center of the main beam, the power density at that point would be at least a factor of 100 (20dB) less than the value calculated for the equivalent distance in the main beam. Near Field On—axis power density, Wa = 35.7607 mW/icm*~2 Near Field Off—axis power density, 1.8 meters from main beam center Wn(off) = 0.01 Wa = 0.3576 mW/ecm*~2 Therefore, the area around and behind the dish at a distance of one dish diameter (1.8 meters) from the center of the main beam will be equal to or less than 0.3576 mW/cm*2. For off—axis calculations in the far—field, the calculated main—beam power density of (WFf) can be multiplied by the appropriate relative power density factor obtained from the antenna gain pattern to obtain a more realistic estimate. The proposed antenna meets or exceeds the performance specifications under part 25.209 of the FCC rules. The off—axis gain of this antenna, therefore, is equal to or greater than 10dBi less than the on—axis gain in any direction of 48 degrees or more removed from the center line of the main beam. Far Field On—axis power density Wf = 12.7080 mW/cm*~2 Far Field Off—axis power density Wif(of®) 1 Wf It = 01.2708 mW/cm*~2

VIL Summary of Expected Radiation Levels Calculated Maximum Radiation Level Region (mW/cm*"2) Hazard Assessment Far Field Region: = 92.3400 meters 12.7080 Potential Hazard Near Field Region: =38.4750 meters 35.7607 Potential Hazard Transition Region: 35.7607 Potential Hazard Reflector Surface Region: 55.0165 Potential Hazard Far Field off—axis Region: 1.2708 Satisfies ANSI Near Field off—axis Region: 0.3576 Satisfies ANSI Area around dish equal to dish diameter: 0.3576 | Satisfies ANSI VIII. Conclusions Based on the above analysis it is concluded that the ANSI standards of 5 mW/cm*2 or greater would not exist in regions normally occupied by the public or the earth station‘s operating personnel. In the area of the Main Reflector, personnel would only enter that area to perform maintenance functions and the transmitter would not be operational at that time, so the ANSI standard of 5 mW/cm*2 would be met. In the area of the Near Field and Transition Region, since the antenna is mounted at a height of 3 meters above the ground, and will not be pointed in the direction of populated areas, the ANSI standards would again be met. Warning signs are attached to the vehicle to warn individuals of the potential for hazardous radiation. Because this is a mobile unit and conditions vary from operating site to operating site, procedures have been established for the operating personnel to verify that the antenna is not pointing in the direction of populated areas. In addition, the transmit power used in these calculations is greater than that which will typically be utilized by the earth station. During normal operation, the typical power level would generally not be more than 100 watts. A transmit power of 350 watts would only occur in conditions of extreme fade.


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