Attachment Sirius XM- Grant May

Sirius XM- Grant May

DECISION submitted by IB, FCC

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2010-05-28

This document pretains to SAT-STA-20100518-00103 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

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File # SAT— S7TR—201005186—00103 SAT—STA—20100518—00103 182010001582 i ty i Sirius XM Radio Inc. Call Sign _ Grant Date O5/28/16 (or other identifier) Term Dates 5C a%\dedApproved by OMB CGRANTED® From_O5f8h0 o: CndMos 3060—0678 International Bureau Approved: Date & Time Filed: May 18 2010 3:53:15:950PM 3 *solfied 40 J. Duad!| File Number: SAT—STA—20100518—00103 / Sectellite polic& Bvanch Callsign: condhtions Cns FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPACE STATION SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY APPLICANT INFORMATION Enter a description of this application to identify it on the main menu: Request for Special Temporary Authority to Operate a Low Power Terrestrial Repeater in Arlington, Virginia for 30 Days 1. Applicant Name: Sirius XM Radio Inc. Phone Number: 212=—584—5100 DBA Name: Fax Number: 212~—5§84—5353 Street: 1221 Avenue of the Americas E—Mail: 36th Floor City: New York State: NY Country: USA Zipcode: 10020 s Attention: Patrick L. Donnelly

Attachment to Grant Application of Sirius XM Radio Inc. for Special Temporary Authority IBFS File No. SAT—STA—20100518—00103 Special temporary authority (STA) is granted to Sirius XM Radio Inc. (Sirius XM) to operate one terrestrial repeater with an Effective Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) of up to 2000 watts (average) in Arlington, Virginia, for a period of 30 days. This authorization is granted according to the technical parameters specified in Sirius XM‘s application and is subject to the conditions below. 1. Any actions taken as a result of this STA are solely at the applicant‘s own risk. This STA shall not prejudice the outcome of the final rules adopted by the Commission in IB Docket No. 95—91. The issue concerning EIRP raised by the WCS Coalition will be addressed in that proceeding. Operations prior to such action will be subject to condition 2 below. Operation of the terrestrial repeater is authorized pursuant to this STA on a non—interference basis with respect to all permanently authorized radiocommunication facilities. Sirius XM shall provide the information and follow the process set forth in paragraphs 14 and 17 in 16 FCC Red 16773 (Int‘l Bur. 2001) and 16 FCC Red 16781 (Int‘l Bur. 2001), as modified by 16 FCC Red 18481 (Int‘l Bur. 2001) and 16 FCC Red 18484 (Int‘l Bur. 2001). The terrestrial repeater is restricted to the simultaneous retransmission of the complete programming, and only that programming, transmitted by the satellite directly to SDARS subscribers‘ receivers. Coordination of the operations of the terrestrial repeater shall be completed with all affected Administrations prior to operation, in accordance with all applicable international agreements including those with Canada and Mexico. The terrestrial repeater shall comply with Part 17 of the Commission‘s rules — Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures. The terrestrial repeater shall comply with Part 1 of the Commission‘s rules, Subpart I — Procedures Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, including the guidelines for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields as defined in Sections 1.1307(b) and 1.1310 of the Commission‘s rules. The terrestrial repeater‘s out—of—band emissions shall be limited to 75+ 10log(EIRP) dB less than the transmitter EIRP. This STA expires after 30 days, or on the date on which permanent rules governing repeater operations become effective, whichever occurs first. This action is taken on delegated authority pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 0.261 and is effective upon release. Petitions for reconsideration under 47 C.F.R. § 1.106 or applications for review under 47 C.F.R. § 1.115 may be filed within 30 days of the date of the Public Notice announcing this action. | File# SNAT— STh— 201600 5St§—oo[o3 Call Sign Grant Date 05/23}/10 (or other identifier) Term Datcg see aflached From oSs/2s/o is concifions RA3 L%// h(A% }/’Q v' l ; ] ' urcau ]\l()\ / SfCP 27. Peal] *“aub\)ed‘ivcorxd,hon; Chmef; Sechellle Pc)l(J Branch

2. Contact Name: James S. Blitz Phone Number: 202—380—4000 Company: Sirius XM Radio Inc. Fax Number: 202—380—4981 Street: 1500 Eckington Place NE E—Mail: james.blitz@siriusxm.com City: Washington State: DC Country: USA Zipcode: 20002 — 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? t&, IfYes, complete and attach FCC Form 159. If No, indicate reason for fee exemption (see 47 C.F.R.Section 1.1114). g£y Governmental Entity g*4 Noncommercial educational licensee £74 Other(please explain): 4b. Fee Classification CXW — Space Station (Non—Geostationary) 5. Type Request ¢5y Change Station Location £4 Extend Expiration Date & Other 6. Temporary Orbit Location 7. Requested Extended Expiration Date

8. 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.) Sirius XM Radio Inc. requests Special Temporary Authority to operate a new low power terrestrial repeater in Arlington, Virginia for 30 days pursuant to the technical parameters listed in Exhibit A. 9. By checking Yes, the undersigned certifies that neither applicant nor any other party to the application is subject @, Yes 4 No 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. 10. Name of Person Signing 11. Title of Person Signing James S. Blitz Vice President, Regulatory Counsel 12. Please supply any need attachments. Attachment 1: STA Request 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).

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SIRIUSRADIO XMINC. 1500 Eckington Place, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 Tel: 202—380—4000 Fax: 202—380—4500 www.sirlus.com www.xmradio.com May 18, 2010 Via IBFS Ms. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Re: Sirius XM Radio Inc. Request for 30—Day Special Temporary Authority For a New Low Power Repeater in Arlington, Virginia Dear Ms. Dortch: Pursuant to Section 25.120(b)(4) of the Commission‘s rules, 47C.F.R. § 25.120(b)(4), Sirius XM Radio Inc. ("Sirius XM"), a satellite radio licensee in the Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service ("SDARS"), hereby requests 30—Day Special Temporary Authority ("STA") for a new low power terrestrial repeater with an Effective Isotropically Radiated Power ("EIRP") of up to 2000 watts in Arlington, Virginia.‘ Specifically, this application seeks authority to operate one new low power repeater in the former XM Radio Inc. ("XM") frequency band (2332.5—2345 MHz). Sirius XM requires a 30 day STA due to the landlord‘s unexpected termination of the lease for the current site. This new repeater will be co—located with an existing Sirius repeater at the same site (Sirius 46—20). The Commission has recognized that SDARS operators require terrestrial repeaters to provide high— quality service nationwide." Consistent with this policy, in September 2001, the Bureau granted STAs to Sirius XM to operate a nationwide network of terrestrial repeaters.3 In the years since, the ‘ Under Section 25.120(b)(4), the Commission may grant this application for a 30—Day STA without placing it on Public Notice. * See Establishment ofRules and Policies for the Digital Audio Radio Satellite Service in the 2310—2360 MHz Frequency Band, Report and Order, Memorandum Opinion and Order, and Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking, 12 FCC Red 5754, 5770« 37 (1997). See Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc., Application for Special Temporary Authority to Operate Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service Complimentary Terrestrial Repeaters, Order and Authorization, 16 FCC Red. 16773 €| 18 (2001) ("Sirius STA Order"). XM Radio, Inc., Application for Special Temporary Authority to Operate Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch May 18, 2010 Page 2 Bureau has granted Sirius XM additional STAs to operate terrestrial repeaters, pending issuance of final rules governing the deployment and use of repeaters." Public Interest Considerations. Sitius XM has recently been informed by the landlord of the current site at which this repeater is located that its equipment needs to be removed from the location by May 31. Sirius XM currently operates a repeater on the Sirius network at a nearby site in Arlington, Virginia and Sirius XM seeks to co—locate this repeater at the Arlington location. Grant of the STA by May 31, 2010 will allow Sirius XM to continue providing uninterrupted service to its subscribers in Arlington, Virginia. Without this repeater, Sirius XM cannot provide the signal quality that its Washington, D.C. area subscribers expect. Technical Information for the New Low Power Repeaters. The following technical information pertaining to the repeater is provided in Exhibit A: (1) antenna type; (2) antenna orientation; (3) average EIRP; (4) height above ground level ("AGL"); and (5) antenna downtilt." Exhibits B and C consist respectively, of Google*Y satellite images and topographic maps showing the location of the proposed facilities. The specification sheet for the antenna to be used by the repeater is attached as Exhibit D. Complimentary Terrestrial Repeaters, Order and Authorization, 16 FCC Red. 16781 [ 18 (2001) ("XM STA Order"). See, eg., Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.; Request to Modify Special Temporary Authority to Operate Additional Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service Terrestrial Repeaters, Order and Authorization, 19 FCC Red. 18140 (2004) (granting Sirius an STA in File No. SAT—STA— 20031106—00370, effective Sept. 15, 2004. Since that time, the Commussion has extended the STA several times, pending the issuance of final rules governing the use of satellite DARS terrestrial repeaters. In September 2004, the Commission granted Sirius a new STA to operate for 180 days or until the Commission issues final rules governing the use of satellite DARS terrestrial repeaters. See Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. Request to Modify Special Temporary Authority to Operate Satellite DARS Terrestrial Repeaters, Order and Authorization, 19 FCC Red 18149 (2004) ("©2004 STA Grant Order"). Sirius timely filed an application for renewal of this STA on March 1, 2005. See File No. SAT—STA—20050301—00053. To date, the Commission has not acted on this application. See also, XMRadio, Inc.; Requestfor Special Temporary Authority to Operate Additional Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service Terrestrial Repeaters, Order and Authorization, 19 FCC Red. 18140 (2004) (granting XM an STA in File No. SAT—STA—20031112—00371, effective Sept. 15, 2004); Public Notice, 2002 FCC Lexis 5670 (rel. Oct. 30, 2002) (granting XM an STA in File No. SAT—STA—20020815—00153, effective Sept. 30, 2002); Public Notice, 2003 FCC Lexis 4803 (rel. Aug. 29, 2002) (granting XM an STA in File No. SAT—STA—20030409—00076, effective June 26, 2003). XM has filed applications to renew its STAs, and those renewal applications remain pending. For purposes of Sirius XM‘s repeater STA applications, "antenna downtilt" refers to an antenna‘s mechanical downtilt, without reference to any electrical downtilt built into the antenna.

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch May 18, 2010 Page 3 Interference Considerations. As proposed in this STA, the repeater will operate at an average EIRP of less than 2000 watts. Because Sirius XM has exclusive use of its licensed band, it is highly unlikely that this low power repeater will create interference to other licensees. To the extent Sirius XM‘s original 2001 STAs require it to coordinate with affected Wireless Communications Services ("WCS") licensees prior to operating any repeater, Sirius XM is sending a copy of this STA application to Horizon Wi—Com LLC ("Horizon") in satisfaction of this coordination requirement.© Moreover, as the Bureau acknowledged in granting Sirius XM‘s original repeater STA requests, the WCS licensees have confirmed that operating terrestrial repeaters at an EIRP of 2 kW or less is not an interference concern.‘ However, if prohibited interference does occur, Sirius XM will cease operation of the repeater until such interference can be eliminated.® Ownership and Control ofRepeaters. Sirius XM will own the repeater and it will be responsible for the repeater‘s installation and operation. ° Despite the Bureau‘s statement in the XM STA Order (at [ 14) and Sirius STA Order (at [ 14) that it expects "WCS licensees to provide a schedule or as much advance notice as possible of when their stations are to be placed in operation," Sirius XM has not received information directly from any WCS licensee regarding plans for WCS deployment in these markets. However, Sirius XM‘s own review of Commission files shows that Horizon has certified that it operates a WCS station serving the Washington, DC metro area, Call Sign KNLB315. It is not clear from the certification whether the base station is receiving transmissions from CPE or is engaged in transmit—only operations. If only the latter, potential interference to the base station is not an issue. In any event, Sirius XM has conducted an interference analysis and determined that its proposed repeaters will not create any interference concern for Horizon‘s operating WCS site beyond any concerns that may exist from Sirius XM‘s existing repeaters in the vicinity, none of which have been the subject of any interference complaints from WCS licensees or users. ‘ XM STA Order 12 ("The comments from WCS licensees express concern about blanketing interference from DARS repeaters that operate with an Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) above 2 kW."). Moreover, in March 2007, the WCS Coalition said that it will defer from objecting to STA requests that propose operations of no more than 2,000 watts EIRP, even if they do not specify peak or average EIRP, provided that grant of the STA (i) is conditioned on operation on a non—interference basis; and (ii) is subject to the condition that the issue of peak versus average EIRP will be addressed in the pending DARS rulemaking (IB Docket No. 95—91). See Letter from Paul J. Sinderbrand, Counsel to the WCS Coalition, to Ms. Helen Domenici, FCC, File No. SAT—STA—20061207—00145 (March 19, 2007). XM agrees to these conditions. This repeater‘s design includes several automated shutdown mechanisms that are triggered in the event of equipment major malfunctions. The transmit chain also includes a transmit output coupler which feeds a self—monitoring system detecting any transmission anomalies. Any such anomalies are automatically reported back to Sirius XM‘s National Repeater Control Center (202—380—4725), which is available on a continuous basis to receive any reports of any suspected interference and take immediate corrective action.

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch May 18, 2010 Page 4 Certifications. Sirius XM certifies that it will operate the repeater subject to the conditions and certifications set forth in the Sirius STA Order and XM STA Order granting Sirius XM‘s September 2001 requests for STAs to operate terrestrial repeaters. Specifically, Sirius XM certifies the following: (1) Sirius XM will operate this repeater at its own risk, and such operation shall not prejudice the outcome of the final rules adopted by the Commission in GEN Docket 95—91; (2) Sirius XM will operate these facilities on a non—interference basis with respect to all permanently authorized radiocommunication facilities; (3) The facilities will be restricted to the simultaneous retransmission of the complete programming, and only that programming, transmitted by the satellite directly to SDARS receivers; (4) Where applicable, coordination of the facilities will be completed with all affected Administrations prior to operation, in accordance with all applicable international agreements including those with Canada and Mexico; (5) The facilities will comply with Part 17 of the Commiussion‘s rules — Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures; (6) The facilities will comply with Part 1 of the Commussion‘s rules, Subpart I — Procedures Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, including the guidelines for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields as defined in Sections 1.1307(b) and 1.1310 of the Commission‘s rules; (7) The out—of—band emissions of the facility will be limited to 75+10log (EIRP) dB less than the transmitter EIRP; (8) Sirius XM will operate this repeater according to the technical parameters provided in this application; (9) Sirius XM will maintain full ownership and operational control of this repeater; and (10) Sirius XM will immediately shut down this repeater upon a complaint of interference, upon direction from the Commission, or upon finding that a facility has not been properly installed. Granting this request will not alter Sirius XM‘s obligation to protect authorized radio— communications facilities from interference, nor will it prejudice the outcome of the Commission‘s ongoing rulemaking pertaining to the deployment and operation of terrestrial repeaters. Sirius XM hereby certifies that no party to this application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti—Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. § 853(a).

Ms. Mariene H. Dortch May 18, 2010 Page 5 Sirins XM is submitting payment to the Federal Communications Commission in the amount of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Dollars ($2860.00) —— the filing fee applicable to requests for STAs for non—geostationary ("NGSO") satellites." Please direct any questionsregarding this matter to the undersigned. Very truly yours, zam — easmae+" [ yeen" $34 d James S. Blitz ( f Vice President, Regulatory Counsel {} co: Stephen Duall, FCC International Bureau Jay Whaley, FCC International Bureau Sankar Persaud, FCC International Bureau ° See International and Satellite Services Fee Filing Guide (February 2009).

Exhibit A Technical parameters for repeaters NETXSRK SITE SITE ANTENNA ANTENNA ANTENNA ANTENNA TOTAL CITY ANTENNA LATITUDE LONGITUDE TVYPE ORIENTATION HEIGHT DOWNTILT AVERAGE NUMBER (N) (W) (AZIMUTH) (FT. AGL) (DEGREES) EIRP(W) as XM EMS FR90—17— Arlington, VA wDC 46—20 38—51—45 77—03—39 0ONVL 90 208 0 2000 . XM EMS FR90—17— Arlington, VA wDC 46—20 38—51—45 77—03—39 OONVL 250 208 0 2000

Exhibit B Google*Y? Satellite Image of Repeater Location XM WDC 46—20

Exhibit C Topographic Map of Repeater Location XM WDC 46—20

Exhibit D Antenna Specification Sheet for Repeaters

1 ult FR90—17—XXXVL OptiFill" DualPol® Polarization Suppressor" 2305 MHz — 2360 MHz Electrical Specifications L Azimuth Beamwidth (—3 dB) 90°+ 5° g» 7 * go Elevation Beamwidth (—3 dB) 5.6° i Elevation Sidelobes (Upper) > 20 dB Gain 16.6 dBi (14.5 dBd) i Polarization Slant, £45° Front—to—Back Ratio > 25 dB ( > 30 dB Typ.) i Electrical Downtilt Options 0° ; VSWR 1.33:1 Max (1.22:1 Typ) Connectors 2; 1—16 DIN (female), or Type N Power Handling 250 Watts CW Passive Intermodulation <—147 dBc [2 x 20 W (+ 43 dBm)] Lightning Protection Chassis Ground Mechanical Specifications Dimensions (L x W x D) 54 in x 6 in x 3 in (137.2 cm x 15.2 cm x 7.6 cm) Rated Wind Velocity 150 mph (241 km/hr) Equivalent Flat Plate Area 2.3 1t (.21 m‘) Front Wind Load @ 100 mph (161 kph) 66 Ibs (294 N) Side Wind Load @ 100 mph (161 kph) 33 Ibs (147 N) Weight (Without Mounting Options) 13 Ibs (6.0 kg) Mounting Options MTG—PO0—10, MTG—502—10, MTG—DXX—20*, MTG—CXX—10*, MTG—C02—10, MTG—TXX—10* Note: *Model number shown represents a series of products. See Mounting Options section for specific model number. Patterns Azimuth Elevation 0° Downtilt EMS‘ antennas are protected by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,844,529; 6,067,053; 6,462,710; 6,392,600; 6,069,590; 5,966,102; , 5,757,246. EMS‘ antenna designs may also be covered by pending U.S. Revised 09/03/04 patent applications and by pending & awarded international patents. +1 770.582.0555 ext. 5310 + Fax +1 770.729.0036 www.emswireless.com


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