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Satellite Earth Station

 New Authorization (Form 312/Schedule B)

Amendment of Pending Application (Form 312/ScheduleB)

Modification of Existing License (Form 312/Schedule B)

Renewal of License (Form 312R)

Request for Special Temporary Authority (STA)

Transfer of Control/Assignment of License (Schedule A)

New Authorization (Form 312/Schedule S)

Amendment of Pending Application (Form 312/Schedule S)

Modification of Existing License (Form 312/Schedule S)

Transfer of Control/Assignment of License (Form 312/Schedule A)

Milestone or Bond Submission

Request for Special Temporary Authority (STA)

 Submarine Cable Landing License Application

Accounting Rate Change Filing

 Data Network Identification Code (DNIC)

Foreign Carrier Affiliations Notification (FCN)

International Section 214 – New Authorization

Request for Special Temporary Authority

International Signaling Point Code

Recognized Operating Agency Filing

 When you select “Streamlined Authorization (Form 312EZ)” from the list of options in the Welcome to MyIBFS screen, you will be directed to the Applicant and Contact Authentication screens. These screens will allow you to identify and provide the FRN for the parties to the application.

Applicant Authentication
To proceed with applicant authentication, perform the following:

1. If you are the applicant for this earth station, click on Next Step to advance to the Contact Authentication screen. A password is not required.

2. If you are not the applicant for this earth station, enter the applicant’s FRN and Password in the fields provided and click on Confirm FRN.  The applicant’s company name, address and telephone number display below the FRN/Password fields.

3. If correct, click on Next to advance to the  Contact Authentication screen.

4. If incorrect, repeat steps 2 and 3.

1. If you are the contact/attorney of record for this earth station, click on Next Step to advance to the Application Description screen.

2. If you are not the contact/attorney of record for this earth station, enter the contact’s FRN and Password in the fields provided and click on Confirm FRN.  The contact’s company name, address and telephone number display below the FRN/Password fields.

3. If correct, click on Next to advance to the Application Description screen.  The application is saved at this point and given a Filing ID for reference while it is a draft.

4. If incorrect, repeat steps 2 and 3.

Enter a description of the application to proceed to the first EZ qualification question.

The qualification questions determine, for the most part, your eligibility for filing an EZ.  Most questions can be answered with a Yes or No answer – by clicking on the Yes or No displayed at the bottom of each question. A link to all questions is provided on the right side of your screen, under Summary. It is recommended that you answer the questions in the order presented by clicking on Next.  Each time you click on Next, the system automatically saves all answers entered up to that point.  (Note that this auto save feature only applies to the questionnaire portion of Form 312EZ, not to the technical portion.)  Once saved, you may exit the EZ form at any time throughout the filing process.  Based on your answers, the system will either move you forward in the EZ filing process or display a message stating that you do not qualify for the EZ

If you do not qualify for the EZ, you will be given three options:

1. File a Full Form 312

2. Review your answer to this question, OR
3. Exit from this application

If you wish to return to a previous question, click on the Previous radio button or click on the appropriate question from the list found on the right-hand side of the page.  Once you have successfully answered all questions, you will have completed the questionnaire portion of the EZ process.

Click on Continue (displayed at the bottom of the last question) to proceed to the ‘Transition’ screen that presents two additional technical requirements for you to consider before your earth station is fully qualified to move to Section 2: FCC Form 312EZ Technical Summary.    They are:  1) Antenna Elevation angle must be between 5 degrees and 90 degrees, and 2) Emission Designator must not include N0N.  Based on your responses, you may move to the Technical Section by clicking on Continue, Cancel and Return to Workspace, or go the Form 312 (main form) by clicking on File a Long Form 312.

Please take a moment to review some special instructions for the following qualification questions.

Question 2 “Will your proposed earth station be a fixed earth station or a  temporary-fixed earth station (not part of a VSAT network) that will operate only in the Fixed Satellite Service?”  If you select Fixed or Temporary Fixed Earth Station to this question, the Nature of Service section of the EZ Technical Schedule will be prefilled with “Fixed Satellite Service.”  Additionally, if you select Fixed Earth Station, the Class of Earth Station section of the EZ Technical Schedule will be prefilled with Fixed Earth Station.  If you select Temporary Fixed Earth Station to this question, the Class of Earth Station section of the EZ Technical Schedule will be prefilled with Temporary Fixed Earth Station, and the system will skip Question 4.   

Question 3 “Which band will your proposed earth station be operating in?”  If you answer C-band, the Frequency Band section of the EZ Technical Schedule will be prefilled with C Band, and you will be required to attach a Frequency Coordination Report in Question 4.  If you answer Ku-band, the Frequency Band section of the EZ Technical Schedule will be prefilled with Ku Band, and the system will skip the next question and proceed to the Type of Station question.  If you answer Other, you will be given the option of:  Going to a 312 Main Form, Reviewing your previous answer to the question, or Exiting the application.

Question 4 “Have you completed a  Frequency Coordination and will you be attaching a Frequency Coordination Report to this application?”  If you answered Yes to this question, you will be prompted to attach a Frequency Coordination Report, but will not be required to attach the report at this time.  (The Frequency Coordination Report must not be older than six months of the date of this filing.)

Question 5 “Will you operate your proposed earth station ONLY with U.S. Licensed or Permitted List  (http://www.fcc.gov/ib/sd/se/permitted.html) geostationary satellites (within the parameters specified on the Permitted List?)”  If you answered Yes to this question, the Points of Communication on the EZ Technical Schedule will be prefilled with “Permitted List” And the Satellite Orbit Type section will be prefilled with GSO.

Question 9 “Can you certify that FAA notification is not required under 47 CFR Part 17 and 47 CFR Section 25.113(c)?”  If you answered No to this question, you will be allowed to proceed to the next Question (FCC question).  If you answered Yes, the system will skip the next question (FCC question) and proceed to the Environmental Policy question.

Question 10 “Is your Antenna Structure registered with the FCC?”    If you answered Yes, the system will require that you enter an ASR number in the EZ Technical Schedule.  If you answered No to this question, you will be given the option of:  Filing a Full Form 312, Reviewing your previous answer to the question, or Exiting the application.  (The Commission assigns painting and/or lighting requirements based on the FAA’s recommendation as to what painting and/or lighting (if any) is necessary to promote air safety.  Report and Order, 11 FCC Record at 4275 ¶ 5.  The Commission has adopted procedures for the registration of antenna structures that are consistent with the FAA’s procedures, by which antenna structure owners must provide the FAA with notification of any proposed construction or alteration.)

Question 12 “Are you asking  for a transmit only, transmit/receive, or a receive only earth station?”  If you answered transmit only or transmit/receive to this question, and answered C-band or Ku-band to Question 3, the system will prefill the Type of Earth Station Facility section in the EZ Technical Schedule with either Transmit Only or Transmit/Receive, and the Filing Classification section of the EZ Technical Schedule with Application for License of New Station in the EZ Technical Schedule.  If you answered receive only to this question, and answered C-band to Question 3, the system will prefill the Type of Earth Station Facility section of the EZ Technical Schedule with Receive Only and the Filing Classification section of the EZ Technical Schedule with Application for Registration of New Station.  If you answered receive only to this question, and answered Ku-band to Question 3, you will be given the option of:  Filing a Full Form 312, Reviewing your previous answer to the question, or Exiting the application.   

Question 13 “Has a Radiation Hazard Study (refer to OET Bulletin 65) been completed and will this Radiation Hazard Study be attached as an exhibit to this application?”  If you answered Yes to this question, you will be prompted to attach a Radiation Hazard Study, but will not be required to attach the study at this time.

 If after the last qualification question (#23), the filing appears to qualify for 312EZ processing, a  transition screen displays advising the filer of two additional qualifiers yet to appear on the Schedule B that could affect their EZ eligibility.  They are: 

1. Antenna Elevation angle must be between 5 degrees and 90 degrees.

2. Emission Designator must not include N0N.

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Administrative Info Tab                                Back To Top of Page 

Applicant

Contact/Attorney of Record

Station Info Tab                                             Back To Top of Page

Call Sign 

Nature of Service 

 Status

 Satellite Orbit Type 

 Class of Earth Station

 Filing Classification 

 Satellite Name

 Frequency Band(s)

Type of Facility

 PN Description

Completed Construction Date (The required date for completion of construction).

Required Construction Date

Commencement of Operation Date

Point of Communication Tab                      Back To Top of Page

Site Tab                                                           Back To Top of Page

Site ID (B1B)

Contact Phone (B1C)

Street Address of Station (B1D)

Area of Operation (B1D)

Contact Name (B1E)

City (B1F) 

 County (B1G)

State (B1H)                                                  

Zip Code (B1I)

Geographic Coordinates – Latitude (º) (B1Ji) 

Geographic Coordinates – Latitude (º) (B1Jii) 

 Geographic Coordinates – Latitude (”) (B1Jiii)

Geographic Coordinates – Latitude (hemi) (B1Jiv)

Geographic Coordinates – Longitude (º) (B1Jv)

 Geographic Coordinates – Longitude (’)) (B1Jvi)

 Geographic Coordinates – Longitude (”) (B1Jvii)

 Geographic Coordinates - Longitude (”) pertains to the seconds part of the geographic longitude of the station location.  Enter numeric values only using the following format: ss.ss.  The valid range is 0 to 59.99 seconds. 

Geographic Coordinates - Longitude (hemi) pertains to the hemisphere indicator for the geographic longitude of the station location.  You may select E (East) or W (West) from the drop down. 

 Indicates whether the site coordinates entered are based on NAD 27 or NAD 83.  You may select NAD 83 or NAD 27, but not both.

Site Elevation pertains to the ground level of the site, rounded off to the nearest tenth of a meter, upon which the antenna will be constructed, above mean sea level.  Enter numeric values with one decimal place.  An example of a valid format is 250.0 meters.  The valid range is -100 <= x <=+6200 meters.   

The Site ID is the ID given to the site by the applicant.  This information is prefilled with the Site ID entered on Site Tab.   

The ID entered for the antenna on the application.  The antenna ID consists of up to 10 alphanumeric characters. .  The antenna ID must be specified before any other antenna information can be saved.  This information is required once you are on the Antenna Tab, and must be specified in order to enter any Frequency or Frequency Co-ordination information.  Only one antenna is allowed per EZ filing. 

The Quantity pertains to the number of this model antenna used at the earth station.  Only one antenna is allowed for EZ filings; therefore, the quantity is prefilled with 1.  You cannot edit this information. 

Name of the manufacturer of the antenna.  You may enter up to 40 alphabetic characters. 

The manufacturer product Model number for the antenna.  You may enter up to 20 alphanumeric characters. 

Diameter of the earth station antenna in meters.  Enter numeric values of the diameter only using the following format nn.nn.  For C Band (3700 to 4200 MHz and 5925 to 6425MHz), diameter must be equal to or greater than 04.50 meters.  For Ku Band, (11700 MHz to 12200MHz and 14000MHz to 14500MHz), diameter must be equal to or greater than 01.20 meters. 

T/R Mode.  Prefilled with T and/or R depending on your response to qualification question #3.  You cannot edit this field.

Transmit Antenna gain (dBi) at reference frequency.  Enter numeric values only using the following format nn.nn (Receive dBi).  When the application is finalized, data entered will be checked against the result of the Antenna gain Formula.  Your antenna manufacturer should be able to give you the antenna gain for the antenna in accordance with the formula shown herein.    If you, the user, must calculate antenna gain don’t forget to convert units such as GHz and MHz to Hz. 

 G₀ = 10 log₁₀[ h (p Df/c )² ]

Where:

G₀ = the maximum on-axis antenna gain in dBi

h = antenna efficiency (acceptable range is from  10% to 100%(h = 0.1to h =1.0)

p = 3.14159… (pi), ( to 7 dps)

D = antenna diameter (meters),

c = speed of light, 3 x 10⁸ meters/sec, and

f = reference frequency (Hz) .

at < Freq> GHz (B4Gii)

The reference frequency at which Antenna Gain is measured. Enter numeric values only using the following format nnn.nnnn .  This information is required in order to submit your application. 

For C band, frequencies entered must be between 3.700 and 4.200, downlink, or 5.925 and 6.425, uplink.  For Ku Band, frequencies entered must be between 11.700 and 12.200, downlink, or 14.000 and 14.500, uplink. 

Registration number of the antenna structure in FCC ASR database.  The ASR number consists of 10 numeric characters.  This information is required in order to submit your application if you answered “Yes” to the ASR qualification question #10.  Upon entry, the system validates the number you entered against the FCC ASR database and checks that the status associated with that number is “Constructed”.  If ASR fails validation, the system will display the reason for failure.  You will be prompted to enter a valid ASR.  The system will provide a link to the ASR search screen to enable you to search for a valid ASR number.

Maximum height above ground level (AGL), in meters, to the top of the antenna structure.  The valid range is -50 to 150 meters above ground level.  Enter numeric values only.  Please see Part 17 of the FCC Rules & the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Fact Sheet.

Maximum height above mean sea level in meters.  Enter numeric values only.  The valid range is -86 m <= Height AMSL <= 6194 m. 

Building height above ground level on top of which this antenna is situated.  Enter numeric values only – expressed in meters.  The valid range is 0 - 500 meters

Maximum height of this antenna above the building rooftop.  The maximum value is 6.1 meters.  Enter numeric values only.  Please see Part 17 of the of the FCC Rules & the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Fact Sheet on Antenna Structure Registration. 

Maximum authorized power into the flange of the antenna for all carriers.  Enter numeric values only using the following format: nnnn.nn.  Values entered may not exceed 450 watts for C band; 500 watts for Ku Band.   

Maximum authorized composite output EIRP from all emissions transmitted from the antenna.  Enter numeric values only using the following format: nnn.nn.  The value entered here should be greater than or equal to the largest value provided in max EIRP per Carrier. If the value is invalid, the following error message will display “Total EIRP for all Carriers should be greater than largest value specified in Max EIRP per carrier.”

Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) is defined as an equivalent transmit power and is expressed mathematically as:

EIRP = P_r A_t

where

EIRP = effective isotropic radiated power (watts)

P_r = total power radiated from an antenna (watts)

A_t = transmit antenna gain (dBi)

Expressed as a log 

EIRP (dBW) = P_r (dBW) + A_t (dBi) 

This field shall be prefilled with the data entered in Antenna ID.  This field is not editable.

Lower frequency limit of the frequency band to which this emission is limited. 

For C Band, value entered should be either 3.700 and 4.200 GHz or 5.925 and 6.425 GHz, or 3700 and 4200 MHz or 5925 and 6425 MHz.

For Ku band, value entered should be either 11.700 and 12.200 GHz or 14.000 and 14.500 GHz, or 11700 and 12200 MHz or 14000 and 14500 MHz. 

Upper frequency range limit of the frequency band to which this emission is limited. 

For C Band, value entered should be either 3.700 and 4.200 GHz or 5.925 and 6.425 GHz, or 3700 and 4200 MHz or 5925 and 6425 MHz.

For Ku band, value entered should be either 11.700 and 12.200 GHz or 14.000 and 14.500 GHz or 11700 and 12200 MHz or 14000 and 14500 MHz.

A single letter code to indicate the transmission mode: T=Transmit, R=Receive.  You may select either T or R.  If  the upper and lower frequencies are 3.700 and 4.200 GHz or 11.700 and 12.200 GHz; the T/R Mode is prefilled with R; otherwise it is prefilled with T. 

Polarization type authorized for the associated frequency range and emission.  You must select (H)orizontal, (V)ertical, or (H/V) Horizontal and Vertical.  .

The emission designator pertains to the emission designator or descriptor for the carrier being transmitted or received.  This emission descriptor is composed of two parts, (1) the bandwidth of the emission, and (2) the classification of the emission.  Click on emission designator for guidelines on entering the emission designator.

(Link to Section 2.201 of the rules.)

For C Band Transmit Antenna Gain will be the gain entered at a frequency value between 5.925 and 6.425 GHz.  For KU Band Transmit Antenna Gain will be any gain measured at a frequency value between 14 and 14.5 GHz. 

Based on values entered by user in Total Input Power at Antenna flange, and Antenna Gain, calculate Maximum EIRP per carrier as follows:  Maximum EIRP per Carrier <= 10 x Log 10 (Total Input Power at Antenna flange (watts)) + Transmit Antenna Gain (in dBi)).

Maximum effective isotropically radiated power density over the worst 4 kHz band for the associated emission and frequency value/range.  Enter numeric values expressed in dBW/4kHz.  If the value you entered is invalid, the following message displays, “Maximum Input power density exceeds value allowed on the EZ.”

Antenna diameter >= 1.2 meter              ‘Citation = §25.209(a); 25.209(g)

 Transmit/Receive Mode = “T”               

IF( Antenna diameter >= 1.2 meter AND “full transponder services”[1]) THEN     

            Max. power into the antenna <= 500 watts Citation = §25.211(d)

‘IF( Antenna diameter >= 1.2 meter AND modulation = “ANALOG”[2]                  ‘

            AND bandwidth <= 200 kHz) THEN

            Max. power density into the antenna <= -8.0 dBW/4kHz Citation = §25.212(c)

IF( Antenna diameter >= 1.2 meter AND modulation = “DIGITAL” ) THEN       ‘

            Max. power density into the antenna <= -14 dBW/4kHz Citation = §25.212(c)

Modulation and Services (B7H)

Id entered for the antenna on the application.  This information is prefilled. 

Indicates the transmission mode: Transmit, Receive. 

Lower frequency limit in MHz over which the station has been frequency coordinated with the terrestrial facilities that share the same frequency band.  Enter numeric values only.  For C Band, value entered should be between 3700 and 4200 or 5925 and 6425.  For Ku band value entered should be between 11700 and 12200 or 14000 and 14500.   

Upper frequency limit in MHz over which the station has been frequency coordinated with the terrestrial facilities that share the same frequency band.  Enter numeric values only.  For C Band, value entered should be between 3700and 4200 or 5925 and 6425.  For Ku band values entered should be between 11700 and 12200 or 14000 and 14500. 

[1] Same as for C-Band “full transponder services”.

Elevation angle in degrees of the antenna's main lobe of radiation associated with the eastern satellite orbital arc limit over which this earth station has been coordinated with the terrestrial facilities that share the same frequency band.  Enter numeric values only using the following format: nn.n For Fixed earth stations, this information is required in order to submit your application.  For Temporary fixed earth stations, this field is not needed and is grayed out The value entered must be between 5 degrees and 90 degrees.  If the value you entered is invalid, the following message displays, “The value entered for elevation angle is less than 5 degrees or greater than 90 degrees.  The value entered must be => 5 degrees and <= 90 degrees (pursuit to 25.205) and in nnn.n format.  You must provide a valid entry before this application can be processed further.”   

Elevation angle in degrees of the antenna's main lobe of radiation associated with the western satellite orbital arc limit over which this earth station has been coordinated with the terrestrial facilities that share the same frequency band.  Enter numeric values only using the following format: nn.n.  For Fixed earth stations, this information is required in order to submit your application.  For Temporary fixed earth stations, this field is not needed and is grayed out  The value entered must be between 5 degrees and 90 degrees.  If the value you entered is invalid, the following message displays, “The value entered for elevation angle is less than 5 degrees or greater than 90 degrees.  The value entered must be => 5 degrees and <= 90 degrees (pursuit to 25.205) and in nnn.n format.  You must provide a valid entry before this application can be processed further.”

Azimuth angle in degrees relative to true north of the antenna's main lobe of radiation associated with the eastern satellite orbital arc limit over which this earth station has been coordinated with the terrestrial facilities that share the same frequency.  Enter numeric values only using the following format: nnn.n.  The value entered must be between 0 degrees and 360 degrees. 

Azimuth angle in degrees relative to true north of the antenna's main lobe of radiation associated with the western satellite orbital arc limit over which this earth station has been coordinated with the terrestrial facilities that share the same frequency.  Enter numeric values only using the following format: nnn.n.  The value entered must be between 0 degrees and 360 degrees.   

Maximum transmitter power density transmitted toward the horizon expressed in dBW/4kHz for the band identified in the Lower Frequency Limit and (B6Bi) the Upper Frequency Limit (B6Bii) fields.  This value is relevant only for transmitting bands (i.e., 6 GHz or 14 GHz bands).  Enter numeric values only using the following format: nnn.n.  Negative values are allowed.   

You have the option to either attach an Exhibit next to a qualification question requiring an exhibit or to attach an exhibit on the Attachment tab.  If an Exhibit is attached next to a qualification question, the exhibit type will be prefilled based on the question.

When an application is finalized, the system ensures that:

• applications for  transmit/receive or transmit-only earth station license have a Radiation Hazard Study Exhibit

• applications to operate in the C-band have a current (within six-months of this filing) Frequency Coordination Report Exhibit

The system will indicate any required Exhibits that are missing.  You will be prompted to attach all missing exhibits at the time that the application is finalized.  You may do this at the Attachment Tab.

To upload an attachment, perform the following steps:

• Click the Replace/Attach icon

• Enter file path or browse to locate and select file to be uploaded

Click the Upload button and the following attachment information displays:

• Date Uploaded : Prefilled with System Date.

• File Name

• Attachment type: The exhibit type will be prefilled. 

  • Radiation Hazard Study

  • Frequency Coordination Report – This should be current (within six months of this filing)

The list will contain a hyperlink to each exhibit, as soon as the Exhibit has been converted to a .pdf file type by the system.  After conversion to a .pdf file type, you will be able to click on the hyperlink to view the exhibit.  You may also replace an Exhibit by clicking on the Replace/Attach box next to the exhibit.

You are required to select one of the following items from the displayed list: Applicant is a (an):

• Individual

• Unincorporated Association

• Partnership

• Corporation

• Governmental Entity

• Other: If Other is selected, the user shall be required to provide an explanation (80 chars)

You are also required to enter all of the following information:

• Typed Name of Person Signing

• Title of Person Signing

• Signature:  This field is grayed out.  The Applicant shall print out, sign in this field, and retain it as the official hard-copy for viewing by the Commission at a later date, if requested by the Commission.

• Date Signed

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6.  Application Finalization and Submission