FCC ID: RY9GST900 Narrow Band PCS

by: Space Data Corporation latest update: 2004-04-20 model: GST900

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1		Test Report	pdf
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Space Data Corporation ________________________________________________________________________ Space Data Corporation SkySite System Operators Instructions Model SKS-900 SkySite Model GST-900 Ground Station Space Data Corporation 460 S Benson Lane Suite 11-12 Chandler, Arizona 85224-5663 March, 2004

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Space Data Corporation Confidential and proprietary information 1.0 Introduction. The Space Data Corporation SkySite network is designed to provide wireless paging service to remote areas that are not practically serviced by traditional terrestrial communication towers. This paging coverage is accomplished by mounting the functional equivalent of a communications tower on a high altitude weather balloon thereby overcoming service limitations. The SkySite Network consists of 5 subsystems listed below. 1. SkySite Platform 2. Launch Facilities 3. Ground Station 4. Network Control Center. 5. SkySite Control Center SkySite Platforms

- SkySite DSP

- SkySite RF Circuitry

- SkySite Control Processor

- GPS Receiver

- SkySite Vent

- SkySite Ballast

- SkySite Antenna SkySite Control Center

- SkySite Location and Status

- SkySite Antenna Tracking

- SkySite Coverage Forecasting

- SkySite Manual Commanding

- Meteorological Data Processing Network Control Center

- Carrier Gateways

- Capacity Forecasting

- Device Location

- Network Management

- ReFLEX

- Mobitex

- DataTac

- GSM

- CDMA

- IDEN

- TDMA WAN to Ground Stations Ground Stations

- Transmitter

- Receiver

- Antenna

- Antenna Controller Launch Facilities

- SkySite Platforms

- Supply of Lifting Gas

- Weather Balloons Figure 1.1: The SkySite Network This document is a summary of the procedures used to deploy and operate the SkySite network. All equipment shown is manufactured, operated and serviced by Space Data Corporation and is therefore meant for internal use only. Wireless Data Carriers Wireless Voice Carriers Space Data Corporation Confidential and proprietary information

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Control Center operations are managed through the use of several Space Data 2.0 Launch Corp. proprietary software applications. These client applications run from EPS

(Engineering Programming Software) server:

GST (Ground Station). The GST maintains the communication link from the ground to the SkySite. The GST also monitors and controls ground station functions such as antenna auto-tracking, Receive signal strength, TX and RX power levels and frequency correction. SkySite client. Monitors SkySite performance such as TX and RX power levels, GPS position, battery current and voltage, and AH consumed. Vent ballast controls and accumulated values release command. Mapping client. This application utilizes the GPS coordinates sent from the SkySite and superimposes it on mapping software. Terrain and population density are easily determined from this screen and is used to plan recovery of the payload. 2.1 Pre-flight client preparation Start all GST (Ground Station Transceiver) and SKS (SkySite) clients. Both software applications should connect to the EPS (Engineering Programming Software) server. Determine the type of antenna used by the Ground station in operation. There are only two types of antennas used:

1. Omi-directional antenna (Max. Gain of 3dBi) 2. Yagi antenna (Max. Gain of 10dBi) Caution:

In order to comply with FCC Part 24 and RF (Radio Frequency) exposure limits of this product the maximum GST ERP (Effective Radiated Power) must not exceed 7 Watts (38.45dBm). Transmit power levels are shown in the bottom left corner of the GST client in the TX GLP HPA STATUS box. This value does not include the directional gain of the antenna. Therefore the maximum permissible power levels into the antenna as are as follows:

1. Using the Omni-directional antenna the maximum power is 35dBm. 2. Using the high gain Yagi antenna the maximum power is 28dBm. Space Data Corporation Confidential and proprietary information

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Start all GST and SKS clients. Ensure that GST clients connect to EPS server. On GST Client open the GLP RSSI and GPS screens On the SKS Client open the following screens:

GPS. GLP RSSI. Altitude vs. heading graphs. Altitude vs. Horizontal speed. Vertical speed graph. Check Antenna Control:

Disable tracking Ensure client is in remote tracking mode. For each GST client slew antenna in azimuth and elevation. Point antenna toward launch site at 0 degrees elevation. Start GPS client on mapping PC and ensure it connects to EPS server. The GPS client started must correspond to the GST that will be used to control the payload. Start predictor software on mapping PC Start Delorme payload and predictor programs on mapping PC. 2.2 Launch procedure:

Switch GST client to launch frequency Watch RSSI level. When Rx Sync has indicator turn green call launch team and give them the OK to release the SkySite. When SkySite is picked up by the GST and signal is stable call launch team and have them go to listen mode. When you see the RSSI signal level drop on the SkySite enter command mode on Confirm auto hover is engaged and set for the correct altitude Switch SkySite to operational frequency at high power:

On configuration screen select an operational frequency, select non-volatile and GST. click set. On the GST client go to the configuration screen and switch its frequency to the one that the SkySite is using and re-acquire the SkySite. On the SkySite client go to the configuration screen and select an output power of 33 dB. Select non-volatile and click set. Reduce the power of the SkySite to the minimum power required. Ensure that it is a volatile change. Confirm that ReFLEX is enabled. Space Data Corporation Confidential and proprietary information

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3.0 Flight termination When the useful life of the SkySite, turn command over to the recovery team and let them know the SkySite will be switching over to a recovery frequency. Switch SkySite to a recovery frequency. Change the SkySite frequency to a recovery frequency through the configuration screen click non-volatile and click. Change the GST client to the recovery frequency and re-acquire the skysite. Set the skysite power level to 33 dBm (max. power) ensures that this is a non-

volatile change. This will give the recovery team the best opportunity to acquire the SkySite. Switch GST into listen mode. Monitor the SkySite GLP RSSI to ensure that that recovery team successfully takes control. Space Data Corporation Confidential and proprietary information

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		frequency	equipment class	purpose
1	2004-04-20	901 ~ 902	PCB - PCS Licensed Transmitter	Original Equipment

Application Forms

app s	Applicant Information
1	Effective	2004-04-20
1	Applicant's complete, legal business name	Space Data Corporation
1	FCC Registration Number (FRN)	0005004239
1	Physical Address	2535 W. Fairview St
1		Chandler, Arizona 85224
1		United States

app s	TCB Information
1	TCB Application Email Address	T******@TIMCOENGR.COM
1	TCB Scope	B1: Commercial mobile radio services equipment in the following 47 CFR Parts 20, 22 (cellular), 24,25 (below 3 GHz) & 27

app s	FCC ID
1	Grantee Code	RY9
1	Equipment Product Code	GST900

app s	Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact
1	Name	G** J** Q**
1	Title	Vice President, Business Development
1	Telephone Number	480-7********
1	Fax Number	480-4********
1	E-mail	j******@spacedata.net

app s	Technical Contact
		n/a

app s	Non Technical Contact
		n/a

app s	Confidentiality (long or short term)
1	Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?:	Yes
1	Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?:	No
	if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant.

app s	Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc
1	Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization?	No
1	Equipment Class	PCB - PCS Licensed Transmitter
1	Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant)	Narrow Band PCS
1	Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application?	No
1	Modular Equipment Type	Does not apply
1	Purpose / Application is for	Original Equipment
1	Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization?	No
1	Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization?	No
1	Grant Comments	Output is at the antenna terminal of the device and must not exceed 7 Watts ERP for compliance. All qualified end-users of this device must have the knowledge to control this ERP condition to comply with this limit and requirement. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be fixed-mounted on an outdoor permanent structure with a separation distance of at least 30 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This transmitter is restricted for use with the antenna(s) tested in this application for Certification. Users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying compliance.
1	Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application?	No
1	If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded?	No

app s	Test Firm Name and Contact Information
1	Firm Name	M. Flom Associates, Inc.
1	Name	M** F**
1	Telephone Number	480-9********
1	Fax Number	480-9********
1	E-mail	i******@mflom.com

Equipment Specifications
	Line	Rule Parts	Grant Notes	Lower Frequency	Upper Frequency	Power Output	Tolerance	Emission Designator	Microprocessor Number
1	1	24D		901.00000000	902.00000000	7.0000000	1.0000000000 ppm	10K0F1D

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