Sirius Satellite received authority from FCC to modify space stat...
Sirius Satellite received authority from FCC to modify space station license from 2- to 3-satellite constellation using nongeostationary (NGSO) system instead of geostationary in 2320- 2332.5 MHz band. No objections were filed. Sirius said change would provide system with…
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“enhancements” and better fulfill potential of radio network. Spokeswoman said higher elliptical orbit would allow satellite signals to be receivable at all times. She said “higher angle of elevation will provide better line of sight from satellites to vehicles” and create less chance for interference. Spokeswoman said Sirius engineers decided to make modification shortly after receiving license to construct, launch and operate satellite from FCC. “We spent a lot of resources on technical aspects of the company,” she said: “This 3-satellite configuration enables us to deliver the best service to our customers.” Testing is under way in several cities, including Houston, N.Y., San Francisco. “Our terrestrial transmitters are operating,” spokeswoman said. Sirius is expected to begin service in June.