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“FCC Licensing 102”Licensing SCADA Systems

ENTELEC Conference & ExpoApril 9, 2008

George R. Brown Convention CenterHouston, Texas

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Introduction

Jack Richards, Partner

Greg Kunkle, Associate

Elizabeth Buckley, Telecommunications Licensing Manager

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Topics

Industry Issues

Initial Considerations

Licensed SCADA Options

General Licensing Requirements

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Industry Issues

Importance to industryIncrease automation and efficiencyValue of Spectrum/OptionsLicensed vs. UnlicensedEnforcement

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Background

SCADA – Supervisory Control And Data AcquisitionMAS – Multiple Address SystemPart 101, Part 90, Part 15

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Initial Considerations

Area of CoverageExisting EquipmentLocationExisting InfrastructurePower LimitationsNumber of Remotes

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Licensed SCADA Options

941/932 MHz; 952/928 MHz450-470 MHz (primary)150-170 MHz; 450-470 MHz (secondary) 1.4 GHzAuctioned800/900 MHz

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941/932 MHz, 952/928 MHz

Rule Section 101.147PrimaryArea of Protection

145 km radius – Fixed to Fixed70 km radius – Fixed to Mobile81 km radius – Mobile to Mobile

Antenna Height LimitationsNone

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941/932 MHz, 952/928 MHz

Power Limitations5 Watts ERP - Master47 Watts EIRP - Remotes

Bandwidth25 kHz (grandfathered)12.5 kHzCan combine up to 50 kHz w/o justification

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941/932 MHz, 952/928 MHz

Engineering RequiredSupplemental ShowingMAS Certification

Processing Time959/928 MHz channel pairs are grandfathered – modifications are limited 956 MHz Simplex

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450-470 MHz (primary)

Rule Section 90.267(d)PrimaryArea of Protection

32 km radius – traditionalLarger radius with justification

Antenna Height Limitations7 Meters/20 Feet

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450-470 MHz (primary)

Power Limitations6 Watts ERP - Master2 Watts ERP - Remotes

Bandwidth12.5 kHz 6.25 kHz

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450-470 MHz (primary)

Engineering RequiredFrequency Coordinator Certification

Processing TimeFXOT Waiver

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150-170 MHz; 450-470 MHz (secondary)

Rule Section 90.35SecondaryArea of Protection

32 km radius – traditionalLarger radius with justification

Antenna Height LimitationsNone

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150-170 MHz; 450-470 MHz (secondary)

Power LimitationsConsistent with safe harbor table

Not to exceed 500 Watts

Bandwidth25 kHz 12.5 kHz6.25 kHz

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150-170 MHz; 450-470 MHz (secondary)

Engineering RequiredFrequency Coordinator Certification

Processing TimeFXOT Waiver

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1.4 GHz

Rule Section 90.2591427-1432 MHz

PrimaryDepending on location may be secondary to Wireless Medical Telemetry Service

Area of ProtectionAntenna Height Limitations

None

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1.4 GHz

Power LimitationsDepends on location and frequencyFixed - .611 – 61.1 Watts ERPMobile – .015 - .611 Watts ERPTemporary Fixed - .611 Watts ERP

Bandwidth12.5 kHzCan combine up to 50 kHz w/o justification

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1.4 GHz

Engineering RequiredFrequency Coordinator Certification

Processing TimeWMTS Interference Concerns

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Auctioned

Bands941/932 MHz959/928 MHzAMTS/220 MHz

Construction BenchmarksSpectrum Leasing

Form 608

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800/900 MHz

Permissible for licensees with exclusive voice use

LoadingSecondary Freeze

900 MHz New; Modifications allowed

800 MHzVaries on location/pre-rebanding frequency availability

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Construction Requirements

18-Month Construction Window941/932 MHz; 952/928 MHz

12-Month Construction Window450-470 MHz (primary)150-170 MHz; 450-470 MHz (secondary) 1.4 GHz 800/900 MHz

Slow Growth Available

5-year, 10-year const. benchmarksAuctioned

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License Renewals

90-day filing window

Can combine all renewals in same year

License Term

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FAA/ASR

FAA Form 7460-12-4 weeks processing time

FCC Form 854 – secures 7 digit ASR No.

FAA Form 7460-2

FAA uses feet while the FCC uses meters!

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Administrative Updates

Used to keep information on licenses current

Contact information particularly important

If administrative update changes the licensee name, FRN and related Antenna Structure Registrations must be updated

Superseding License will be issued upon FCC completion of Administrative Update

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STA/CTA

Conditional Temporary AuthorityDoes not apply

Special Temporary AuthorityUse to correct violation going forward or for immediate needGood for up to 180 days

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Questions?

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Thank You!!!

Jack Richards 202-434-4210; richards@khlaw.com

Greg Kunkle 202-434-4178; kunkle@khlaw.com

Elizabeth Buckley202-434-4282; buckley@khlaw.com