Satellite Update for Dec. 29, 2014

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From FCC Report SAT-01061, “Actions Taken”

The FCC International Bureau's Satellite Division granted an application from DIRECTV Enterprises, LLC to modify its authorization for 17/24 GHz Broadcasting Satellite Service (BSS) DIRECTV RB-1 to demonstrate compliance with the technical rules and information requirements adopted in the FCC's 17/24 GHz BSS Second Report and Order.

The Satellite Division determined Intelsat License LLC met the launch and operation milestone associated with Intelsat 30 at 95.05 degrees west longitude (WL) and thus may release the bond associated with the satellite's call sign S2887.

The Satellite Division determined DG Consents Sub, Inc. has satisfied all four milestone conditions associated with the authorization for Earth Exploration Satellite WorldView-3. WorldView-3 was launched and placed into operation on August 13, 2014.

PanAmSat License Corp.'s petition to retain authority to operate a satellite in the 11.7-12.2 GHz and 14.0-14.5 GHz bands at 43 degrees WL was dismissed by the Satellite Division. Issues related to this request will be addressed in connection with Intelsat's pending application to operate a satellite at 43.1 degrees WL.

Doug Lung
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Doug Lung is one of America's foremost authorities on broadcast RF technology. As vice president of Broadcast Technology for NBCUniversal Local, H. Douglas Lung leads NBC and Telemundo-owned stations’ RF and transmission affairs, including microwave, radars, satellite uplinks, and FCC technical filings. Beginning his career in 1976 at KSCI in Los Angeles, Lung has nearly 50 years of experience in broadcast television engineering. Beginning in 1985, he led the engineering department for what was to become the Telemundo network and station group, assisting in the design, construction and installation of the company’s broadcast and cable facilities. Other projects include work on the launch of Hawaii’s first UHF TV station, the rollout and testing of the ATSC mobile-handheld standard, and software development related to the incentive auction TV spectrum repack. A longtime columnist for TV Technology, Doug is also a regular contributor to IEEE Broadcast Technology. He is the recipient of the 2023 NAB Television Engineering Award. He also received a Tech Leadership Award from TV Tech publisher Future plc in 2021 and is a member of the IEEE Broadcast Technology Society and the Society of Broadcast Engineers.