Attachment Technical Appendix

This document pretains to SES-STA-20170731-00848 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Earth Station filing.

IBFS_SESSTA2017073100848_1255606

                                 TECHNICAL APPENDIX

                                   RBC Signals LLC
                  180-Day Special Temporary Authorization (STA)

I.     M2 Antenna Systems Earth Station Radiation Hazard Report

II.    3 Diamonds Orbital Debris and Deorbit Report

III.   TT&C Link Budgets

IV.    TT&C Contours Map

V.     Draft FCC Form 312 Schedule B

VI.    Technical Certification


                                   I.           Radiation Hazard Report

 This report analyzes the non-ionizing radiation levels for a 3.57-meter yagi antenna earth station
system. The analysis and calculations performed in this report comply with the methods described in
the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology’s (OET) Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines
for Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields Bulletin 65, Supplement B. The
radiation safety limits used in the analysis are in conformance with OET 65, Appendix A which
specifies that there are two separate tiers of exposure limits that are dependent 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 density levels of the earth station in the far-field,
near-field, transition region, 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)

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       Frequency Range (MHz)                 Power Density (mW/cm )
             0.3 - 1.34                                100
                1.34 - 30                            100/F2
                30 - 300                               0.2
               300 - 1,500                           F/1500
                  400                             0.266666667
             1,500 - 100,000                            1
                             F - Frequency (MHz)

Table 2 Limits for Occupational/Controlled Exposure (MPE)

       Frequency Range (MHz)               Power Density (mW/cm 2)
              0.3 - 3.0                             100
               3.0 - 30                            900/F2
              30 - 300                                1
             300 - 1,500                           F/300
                 400                            1.333333333
           1,500 - 100,000                            5
                           F - Frequency (MHz)




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Table 3 Parameters Used for Calculating Power Densities

Parameter                               Symbol            Formula        Value    Units
Antenna Largest Dimension                  D                Input         3.57     m
Frequency                                  F                Input         400     MHz
Wavelength                                 λ               300 / F        0.75      m
Transmit Power                             P                Input        12.530    W
Antenna Gain                              Ges               Input          17      dBi
Antenna Gain (factor)                     Ges              10Ges /10     50.119   n/a
Pi                                         π              Constant       3.142    n/a
Antenna Efficiency                         η                Input         0.95    n/a
Antenne Equiv Surface Area              ASurfa ce         Gλ2/(4π)/λ     2.362    m2


Far Field Calculation
The distance to the beginning of the far field can be determined from the following equation:

Distance to the Far Field Region                     Rff=0.60 D2/𝜆 =10.2 m                (1)


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               Sff=GP/(4𝜋Rff2)                      (2)
                                                         =0.48 W/m2
                                                         =0.048 mW/cm2

Near Field Calculation
Power 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 surface area 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                             Rnf=D2/(4𝜆)                          (3)
                                                        =4.25 m

The maximum power density in the Near Field can be determined from the following equation:

Near Field Power Density                             Snf=4ηP/Asurface                     (4)
                                                        =20.16 W/m2
                                                        =2.016 mW/cm2




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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 2 is the
highest power density the antenna can produce in any of the regions away from the antenna. The power
density at a distance Rtz can be determined from the following equation:

Transition Region Power Density                       Stz=Snf*Rnf/Rtz                     (5)
                                                         =20.16 W/m2
                                                         =2.016 mW/cm2

Rtz is calculated at a distance of 4.25 meters from the antenna, which is the worst-case distance. This
is the edge of the near-field, Rnf.

Region Between Antenna and the Ground
Assuming uniform illumination of the antenna surface, the power density between the antenna and
the ground can be determined from the following equation:

Power Density between Antenna and                     Sg=P/Asurface                       (6)
Ground                                                   =5.31 W/m2
                                                         =0.531 mW/cm2


Summary of Calculations
Table 4 Summary of Expected Radiation Levels for Uncontrolled Environment

                Region                       Density Level (mW/cm2)         Hazard Assessment
Far Field (Rff = 10.2 m)                       Sff            0.05           Satisfies FCC MPE
Near Field (Rnf = 4.25 m)                       Snf               2.02       Potential Hazard
Transition Region (Rnf < Rtz < Rff)             Stz               2.02       Potential Hazard
Between Antenna and Ground                      Sg                0.53       Potential Hazard

Table 5 Summary of Expected Radiation Levels for Controlled Environment

                Region                       Density Level (mW/cm2)         Hazard Assessment
Far Field (Rff = 10.2 m)                       Sff            0.05           Satisfies FCC MPE
Near Field (Rnf = 4.25 m)                       Snf               2.02       Potential Hazard
Transition Region (Rnf < Rtz < Rff)             Stz               2.02       Potential Hazard
Between Antenna and Ground                      Sg                0.53      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.




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Conclusions
Based upon the above analysis, it is concluded that FCC RF Guidelines have been exceeded in the
Near Field, the Transition Zone, and the region between the Antenna and the Ground of the
Uncontrolled (Table 4) environment. In the Controlled (Table 5) environments Near Field, and the
Transition Zone, have levels that exceed the FCC RF Guidelines. The applicant proposes to comply
with the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits of 0.2667 mW/cm2 for the Uncontrolled Areas,
and the MPE limits of 1.33 mW/ cm2 for the Controlled Areas.

The earth station Yagi antenna will be mounted on a secured building with access controls for the
general public; so the applicant agrees that the antenna will be in an area secured from the public and
worker personnel not familiar with the earth station system. Non-assigned worker personnel and the
general public must be accompanied by knowledgeable earth station personnel when they enter the
earth station secured area. Furthermore, safety procedures and/or interlocks will be implemented to
assure that when this area is accessed by authorized personnel that RF emission will either be
completely disabled or reduced to level to acceptable levels. 1

The earth station’s secured area will be marked with the required radiation hazard signs as described
in the recent FCC R&O 13-39. The area in the vicinity of the earth station secured area will also have
signs to inform those in the general population and those who may be working in the area or otherwise
present that they are close to a RF System capable of producing hazardous levels.

The applicant agrees to abide by the conditions specified in Condition 5208 provided below:
Condition 5208 - The licensee shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the antenna does
not create potential exposure of humans to radiofrequency radiation in excess of the FCC exposure
limits defined in 47 CFR 1.1307(b) and 1.1310 wherever such exposures might occur. Measures
must be taken to ensure compliance with limits for both occupational/controlled exposure and for
general population/uncontrolled exposure, as defined in these rule sections. Compliance can be
accomplished in most cases by appropriate restrictions such as fencing.

Requirements for restrictions can be determined by predictions based on calculations, modeling
or by field measurements. The FCC's OET Bulletin 65 (available on-line at
www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) provides information on predicting exposure levels and on methods for
ensuring compliance, including the use of warning and alerting signs and protective equipment
for worker.




1
  Reducing the maximum transmit RF power by 50% would bring all power density levels below the MPE limits for
controlled areas. Given the abundance of link margin during normal operations, this 3dB power reduction would
still support RF checkout, calibration, and most operational scenarios.


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           II.    Compliance with Orbital Debris and Deorbit Related Requirements

     Assessment has been made for the Three Diamond Satellites for compliance with the
requirements of §25.114(d)(14):

     (i) The Three Diamonds satellite deployment planning and operational design was assessed
to determine compliance with orbital debris release requirements. The Three Diamonds satellites
are deployed from a qualified ISIS Quadpack system. The operational design of the Three
Diamonds satellite does not include release of any debris during operations in any mission phase.

      An assessment of the probability of the space station becoming a source of debris by
collisions with small debris or meteoroids was performed using the NASA Debris Assessment
Software (DAS), version 2.0.2. The Three Diamonds satellite was found to be compliant with
the requirement (NS 8719.14 Requirement 4.5-2, Probability of Damage from Small Objects).
Figure 1 below shows the DAS summary output screen.

     (ii) The Three Diamonds satellite design has been assessed and found that the design limits
the probability of accidental explosions during and after completion of mission operations. The
only energy sources on board the satellite are the Li-Ion battery and the reaction wheel. Both are
planned to be passivated at the end of mission. The Three Diamonds satellites have no
propulsion systems, and hence have no residual fuel at end of mission.

     (iii) The Three Diamonds satellite design has been assessed and found that the probability
of the space station becoming a source of debris by collisions with large debris or other
operational space stations is compliant with the requirement (NS 8719.14 Requirement 4.5-1,
Probability of Collision with Large Objects). Figure 1 below shows the DAS summary output
screen.

     The anticipated evolution over time of the orbit of the Three Diamonds satellites has been
assessed with DAS. The predicted orbital lifetime of the satellites is 5.3 years until re-entry into
the atmosphere. The DAS orbital evolution is shown in Figure 2 below.

      (iv) For the Three Diamonds satellites, the post-mission disposal plans at end of life are to
rely on the natural orbital evolution, as shown in Figure 2 below, to culminate in atmospheric re-
entry. As the satellites have no propulsion system, there is no fuel or other active propulsive
means employed during deorbit.

     For the Three Diamonds Satellites, a casualty risk assessment was performed because the
planned post-mission disposal involves atmospheric re-entry. DAS analysis was performed as
shows the satellites to be compliant with the requirement (NS 8719.14 Requirement 4.7-1,
Casualty Risk from Reentry Debris).

      Assessment of the Three Diamonds Satellites using DAS has shown the design and
operational planning to be compliant with all requirements as shown in Figure 1 below. Note
that compliance with Requirement 4.3-2, Mission-Related Debris Passing Near GEO, does not
pertain to the Three Diamonds Satellites as they will not approach GEO orbits. Figure 1 also


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shows compliance with Requirement 4.4-3, Long Term Risk from Planned Breakups, because
there are no planned breakups for these satellites. Compliance with Requirement 4.8-1, Collision
Hazards with Space Tethers, does not pertain to the Three Diamonds Satellites as they do not
employ tethers.




                       Figure 1 - Debris Assessment Software Requirements Compliance




                                   Figure 2 – DAS Orbit Evolution




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                          IV.      TT&C Contours Map




Note that the contours at 2 dB below peak fall entirely beyond the edge of the visible Earth.




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V.   Draft FCC Form 312 Schedule B




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  Date & Time Filed:
  File Number: ---
  Callsign/Satellite ID:
            APPLICATION FOR EARTH STATION AUTHORIZATIONS
                                                                                                        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:
  DRAFT APPLICATION (180-Day STA for TT&C)
   1-8. Legal Name of Applicant
   Name:       RBC Signals, LLC                                     Phone Number:             404-803-7734
   DBA
                                                                    Fax Number:
   Name:
   Street:      2205 152nd Ave NE                                   E-Mail:                   crichins@rbcsignals.com
   City:        Redmond                                             State:                    WA
   Country:     USA                                                 Zipcode:                  98052 -
   Attention:   Mr. Christopher Richins
   9-16. Name of Contact Representative
   Name:      Carlos Nalda                                 Phone Number:                 5713325626
   Company:     LMI Advisors                               Fax Number:
   Street:      2550 M Street NW                           E-Mail:                       cnalda@lmiadvisors.com
                Suite 345
   City:        Washington                                 State:                        DC
   Country:     USA                                        Zipcode:                      20037-
   Attention:   Mr. Carlos Nalda                           Relationship:                 Other
                                                     CLASSIFICATION OF FILING
   17. Choose the button next to the        b.
   classification that applies to this filing     b1. Application for License of New Station
   for both questions a. and b. Choose only
                                                b2. Application for Registration of New Domestic Receive-Only Station
   one for 17a and only one for 17b.
                                            (N/A) b3. Amendment to a Pending Application
                                            (N/A) b4. Modification of License or Registration
   a.
                                            (N/A) b5. Assignment of License or Registration
       a1. Earth Station                    (N/A) b6. Transfer of Control of License or Registration
   (N/A) a2. Space Station                  (N/A) b7. Notification of Minor Modification
                                            (N/A) b8. Application for License of New Receive-Only Station Using Non-U.S. Licensed
                                            Satellite
                                            (N/A) b9. Letter of Intent to Use Non-U.S. Licensed Satellite to Provide Service in the United
                                            States
                                                b10. Other (Please specify)
                                                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.

   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 BAX - 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:

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   existing station, enter:                    (a) Date pending application was filed:            (b) File number of pending application:
   (a) Call sign of station:
   Not Applicable                              Not Applicable                                    Not Applicable
                                                             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)
   Space Operations
   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: 399.926 Frequency Upper: 401.25
                                                             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
   (N/A) e. Geostationary Space Station
   (N/A) f. Non-Geostationary Space Station
      g. Other (please specify)
   26. TYPE OF EARTH STATION FACILITY: Choose only one.
       Transmit/Receive Transmit-Only Receive-Only    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.)
   Not Applicable
                                                       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 Sections
                                                                                                                          Yes      No
   1.1308 and 1.1311 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1308 and 1.1311, as an exhibit to this
   application.A Radiation Hazard Study must accompany all applications for new transmitting facilities, major
   modifications, or major amendments.
  ALIEN 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            Yes      No   N/A
   than one-fourth of the capital stock is owned of record or voted by aliens, their representatives, or by a

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   foreign government or representative thereof or by any corporation organized under the laws of a foreign
   country?

   34. If any answer to questions 29, 30, 31, 32 and/or 33 is Yes, attach as an exhibit an identification of the
   aliens or foreign entities, their nationality, their relationship to the applicant, and the percentage of stock they
   own or vote.
                                                         BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
   35. Does the Applicant request any waivers or exemptions from any of the Commission's Rules?                           Yes   No
   If Yes, attach as an exhibit, copies of the requests for waivers or exceptions with supporting documents.

   36. Has the applicant or any party to this application or amendment had any FCC station authorization or
   license revoked or had any application for an initial, modification or renewal of FCC station authorization,            Yes   No
   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 communication,
                                                                                                                          Yes   No
   directly or indirectly, through control of manufacture or sale of radio apparatus, exclusive traffic arrangement
   or any other means or unfair methods of competition?If Yes, attach as an exhibit, an explanation of
   circumstances

   39. Is the applicant, or any person directly or indirectly controlling the applicant, currently a party in any
                                                                                                                          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 distribution of a controlled             Yes   No
   substance. See 47 CFR 1.2002(b) for the meaning of "party to the application" for these purposes.

   42a. Does the applicant intend to use a non-U.S. licensed satellite to provide service in the United States? If
                                                                                                                          Yes   No
   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?U.K.

   43. Description. (Summarize the nature of the application and the services to be provided).     RBC Signals seeks 60-day special
   temporary authorization. See Narrative.
   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         B
   coverage requirements specified in 47 C.F.R. Part 25 and will comply with such 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, such services would require       C
   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.

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

    45. Name of Person Signing                                             46. Title of Person Signing
    Christopher Richins                                                    CEO
   47. Please supply any need attachments.
    Attachment 1:                                  Attachment 2:                                  Attachment 3:

      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).

                         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:       RBC-PDB                               E5. Call Sign:
   E2: Contact Name           Christopher Richins                  E6. Phone Number:           650-746-8744
   E3. Street:                DS12 Access Road                     E7. City:                   Deadhorse
                                                                   E8. County:                 North Slope Borough
   E4. State                  AK                                   E9. Zip Code                99734
   E10. Area of Operation:                                         Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
   E11. Latitude:             70 ° 12 ' 45.0 " N
   E12. Longitude:            148 ° 24 ' 29.0 " W
   E13. Lat/Lon Coordinates are:                                     NAD-27                       NAD-83                          N/A
   E14. Site Elevation (AMSL):                                     15.0 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 asa technical analysis showing            Yes     No N/A
  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 manufacturer's                Yes     No N/A
  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
                                                                                                                         Yes      No
  as
  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
                                                                                                                         Yes      No
  aviation?
  FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH 47 CFR PARTS 17 AND 25 WILL RESULT IN
  THE RETURN OF THIS APPLICATION.
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  POINTS OF COMMUNICATION
   Satellite Name:OTHER | OTHER | If you selected OTHER, please enter the following:
   E21. Common Name: 3 Diamonds                        E22. ITU Name:
   E23. Orbit Location: NGSO MSS                                              E24. Country: United Kingdom
  POINTS OF COMMUNICATION (Destination Points)
  E25. Site Identifier: RBC-PDB
  E26. Common Name:                                                                        E27. Country:USA
  ANTENNA
         E28.                                   E32.
    Site         E29.        E30.      E31.           E41/42. Antenna GainTransmint and/or
       Antenna                                Antenna
    ID         Quantity Manufacturer Model                 Recieve(____dBi at _____GHz)
          Id                                    Size
  RBC- RBC-             M2 Antenna
               1                    400CP30A 3.57     17.0 dBi at 0.400
  PDB PDB1              Systems
                                                                                        E40.
                                E35.     E36. E37. Building E38. Total E39. Maximum
                                                                                        Total
   E28.                        Above Above Height Above Input Power         Antenna
            E33/34. Diameter                                                         EIRP for
  Antenna                     Ground Sea            Ground   at antenna Height Above
          Minor/Major(meters)                                                             al
    Id                         Level    Level        Level      flange       Rooftop
                                                                                      carriers
                              (meters) (meters)    (meters)    (Watts)      (meters)
                                                                                       (dBW)
  RBC-
          0.025/3.57          25.0     15.0     0.0         12.53       0.0          28.0
  PDB1
  FREQUENCY
    E28.      E43/44.      E45.                                                 E47.    E48. Maximum E49. Maximum ERIP
                                     E46. Antenna
  Antenna Frequency         T/R                                               Emission    EIRP per        Density per
                                 Polarization(H,V,L,R)
     Id    Bands(MHz) Mode                                                   Designator Carrier(dBW) Carrier(dBW/4kHz)
  RBC-
          401.05 401.25 R        Right Hand Circular                         16K5G1D 0.0                          0.0
  PDB1
  E50. Modulation and Services TT&C
  RBC-
          401.05 401.25 R        Right Hand Circular                         1K03G1D 0.0                          0.0
  PDB1
  E50. Modulation and Services TT&C
  RBC-
          401.05 401.25 R        Right Hand Circular                         4K13G1D 0.0                          0.0
  PDB1
  E50. Modulation and Services TT&C
  RBC-
          401.05 401.25 R        Right Hand Circular                         8K26G1D 0.0                          0.0
  PDB1
  E50. Modulation and Services TT&C
  RBC-    399.926
                          T      Right Hand Circular                         16K5G1D 28.0                         21.83
  PDB1    399.950
  E50. Modulation and Services TT&C
  RBC-    399.926
                          T      Right Hand Circular                         1K03G1D 28.0                         28.0
  PDB1    399.950
  E50. Modulation and Services TT&C
  RBC-    399.926
                          T      Right Hand Circular                         4K13G1D 28.0                         27.84
  PDB1    399.950
  E50. Modulation and Services TT&C
  RBC-    399.926
                          T      Right Hand Circular                         8K26G1D 28.0                         24.83
  PDB1    399.950
  E50. Modulation and Services TT&C
  FREQUENCY COORDINATION
   E28. E51. Satellite E52/53.                        E54/55.      E56.         E57.          E58.       E59.            E60. Maximum
  Antenna Orbit Type Frequency                        Range        Earth       Antenna        Earth     Antenna           EIRP Density
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       Id                         Limits(MHz)           of       Station Elevation Station Elevation toward the
                                                     Satellite   Azimuth Angle Azimuth Angle Horizon(dBW/4kHz)
                                                       Arc        Angle Eastern Angle Western
                                                      E/W        Eastern Limit Western Limit
                                                      Limit       Limit             Limit
  RBC-         Non-               401.05
                                                     0.0/ 0.0 0.0             5.0           360.0       5.0          0.0
  PDB1         Geostationary      401.25
               Non-               399.926
                                                     0.0/ 0.0 0.0             5.0           360.0       5.0          28.0
               Geostationary      399.950
  REMOTE CONTROL POINT LOCATION
  REMOTE CONTROL POINT LOCATION
  E61. Call Sign                                                                                        E65. Phone Number
                                                                                                        650-746-8744
  NOTE: Please enter the callsign of the controlling station, not the callsign for which this
  application is being filed.
  E62. Street Address
  2205 152nd Street NE
  E63. City                                                            E67. County                            E64/68.           E66. Zip
  Redmond                                                              King                                   State/Country     Code
                                                                                                              WA/ USA           98052
  FCC NOTICE REQUIRED BY THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT

  The public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.25 - 24 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 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.




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                                 VI.     Technical Certification

I, David Morse, hereby certify that I am the technically qualified person responsible for

the preparation of the technical information contained in the RBC Signals 180-Day STA

application for TT&C operating authority and the accompanying Technical Appendix, that I am

familiar with Part 25 of the Commission’s Rules (47 C.F.R. Part 25), and that I have either

prepared or reviewed the technical information submitted in this application and found it to be

complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.



                                                           By: /s/David Morse

                                                           Title: VP, Communication Systems
                                                                  Avaliant, LLC


Date: July 27, 2017




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