New ICO Satellite Services, G.P. filed an application requesting modifications of its ICO-G1 2-GHz satellite at 92.85 degrees west longitude (WL). New ICO requested changes to the forward (Ka- to S-band) and return (S- to Ka-band) band plan, including telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C) center frequencies. It also requested the addition of Ka- to Ka-band connectivity to calibrate the ground-based beam-forming system and an increase in downlink equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) in both S- and Ka-bands. Other “minor changes to the electrical and physical characteristics of the ICO-G1 satellite [are] consistent with the manufacturing contract and incorporated in the satellite.”
Telesat Brasil Capacidade de Satélites Ltda. (formerly known as Loral Skynet do Brasil Ltda.) notified the FCC that its indirect ownership and control has been transferred to Telesat Holdings, Inc. Telesat Brasil Capacidade de Satélites Ltda. is licensed by Brazil to operate the Estrela do Sul 1 satellite. This satellite is currently on the Permitted Space Station List. The FCC International Bureau’s satellite division requested comment on whether this “transaction affects any of the considerations made when the original satellite operator was added to the Permitted List and allowed to enter the U.S. market.” Telesat Canada notified the FCC that ownership of satellites ANIK F1, ANIK F1-R, ANIK F2, and ANIK F3 (licensed to Canada) were transferred to Telesat Holdings, Inc. The Satellite Division sought comment on whether this transfer affects any of the considerations made when the original satellite operator was added to the Permitted List.
Orbcom filed an amendment to its pending modification application. This amendment seeks authorization to launch and operate satellites with half-duplex, bidirectional tracking, telemetry, and control links in the 435 MHz band for the initial deployment and testing operations connected with the launch of seven proposed new satellites and for emergency restoration capability.
Information on these applications is from FCC Report SAT-0485.
The FCC granted special temporary authority (STA) to XM Radio to take test measurements of the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) of the transponder payload of its XM-1 and XM-2 satellites at the frequency of 2338.75 MHz. The STA is effective for 30 days, starting November 28, 2007. From FCC Report SAT-0486.
