FCC and Industry Canada Certification Test Report For the SkyBitz, Inc. MTXM L-Band Mobile Terminal FCC ID: SAE-000MTXM IC ID: 5375A-000MTXM WLL REPORT# 11125-01 Rev 3 November 11, 2009 Re-issued November 12, 2009 Re-issued November 17, 2009 Re-issued December 3, 2009 Prepared for: SkyBitz, Inc. 22455 Davis Drive Suite 100 Sterling, Virginia 20164 Prepared By: Washington Laboratories, Ltd. 7560 Lindbergh Drive Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879 Testing Certificate 2675.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 FCC and Industry Canada Certification Test Report For the SkyBitz, Inc. MTXM L-Band Mobile Terminal FCC ID: SAE-000MTXM IC ID: 5375A-000MTXM WLL REPORT# 11125-01 Rev 3 November 11, 2009 Re-issued November 12, 2009 Re-issued November 17, 2009 Re-issued December 3, 2009 Prepared by: John P. Repella Compliance Engineer Reviewed by: Steve Koster EMC Operations Manager WLL Report #11125-01 Rev.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Abstract This report has been prepared on behalf of SkyBitz, Inc. to support the attached Application for Equipment Authorization. The test report and application are submitted for a Satellite Terminal under Part 25 of the FCC Rules and Regulations and under the Regulations and Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Policy RSS-170 of Industry Canada. This Certification Test Report documents the test configuration and test results for a SkyBitz, Inc.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Table of Contents Abstract ....................................................................................................................................................... ii 1 Introduction......................................................................................................................................1 1.1 Compliance Statement ......................................................................................................
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 List of Figures Figure 1: Test Setup Diagram......................................................................................................................4 Figure 2: Occupied Bandwidth, Low Channel, TX @ 1626.505MHz ......................................................10 Figure 3: Occupied Bandwidth, Mid Channel, TX @ 1643.5MHz...........................................................11 Figure 4: Occupied Bandwidth, High Channel, TX @ 1660.
Skybitz Inc MTXM 1 1.1 FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Introduction Compliance Statement The SkyBitz, Inc. MTXM L-Band Mobile Satellite Terminal complies with the limits for a Mobile Earth Station under FCC Part 25 and Industry Canada RSS-170. 1.2 Test Scope Tests for radiated and conducted emissions were performed. All measurements were performed according to the 2003 version of ANSI C63.4. The measurement equipment conforms to ANSI C63.
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Skybitz Inc MTXM 2 2.1 FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Equipment Under Test EUT Identification & Description The SkyBitz, Inc. MTXM L-Band Mobile Terminal transmits and receives messages through the SkyBitz network. Its integrated design includes a software-based radio, antennas, and lithium battery pack in one package.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 1: Test Setup Diagram 2.3 Testing Algorithm The MTXF L-Band Mobile Terminal was configured by SkyBitz software on the support laptop to continually transmit on the following channels: ♦ Low channel: 1626.505 MHz –limited testing ( Power, Bandwidth and Emission Masks) ♦ Center channel: 1643.5 MHz- full testing ♦ High channel: 1660.
Skybitz Inc MTXM 2.4 FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Test Location Testing was performed on an Open Area Test Site (OATS) of Washington Laboratories, Ltd, 7560 Lindbergh Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Testing that was performed on an Open Area Test Site (OATS) of Washington Laboratories, Ltd, 7560 Lindbergh Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Site description and site attenuation data have been placed on file with the FCC's Sampling and Measurements Branch at the FCC laboratory in Columbia, MD.
Skybitz Inc MTXM 3 FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Test Equipment Table 2 shows a list of the test equipment used for measurements along with the calibration information. Table 2: Test Equipment List Test Name: Test Date: Radiated Emissions 09/24/2009 Asset # Manufacturer/Model Description Cal.
Skybitz Inc MTXM 4 4.1 FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Test Results RF Power Output (FCC 25.204, RSS-170 Section 6.2) FCC 25.204 specifies the limits for Satellite Earth Stations.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 As specified above, the limit is +40 dBW in any 4 kHz band. The analyzer used for testing was limited to a 3 kHz measurement bandwidth. To adjust to the 4 kHz specification a BW correction of +1.25 dB was added to the final reading.
Skybitz Inc MTXM 4.2 FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Occupied Bandwidth The occupied bandwidth of the MTXF Mobile Terminal was measured. This measurement was performed by coupling the output of the EUT via an antenna to the input of a spectrum analyzer. The 20dB occupied bandwidth was measured for the Low, High and Middle channels and the test results are listed in the following table. Figure 2 thru Figure 4 show plots of the occupied bandwidth.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 2: Occupied Bandwidth, Low Channel, TX @ 1626.505MHz WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 10 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 3: Occupied Bandwidth, Mid Channel, TX @ 1643.5MHz WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 11 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 4: Occupied Bandwidth, High Channel, TX @ 1660.495MHz WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 12 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM 4.3 FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Emission Limitations per FCC Part 25.202(f); RSS-170 Section 6.3 (Emission Masks) Radiated spurious emissions must comply with the requirements of §25.202 (f) of FCC and Table B1 column (a) of RSS-170. The limits for the spurious emissions for RSS-170 and FCC Part 25 are as follows: FCC Part 25.202(f): Radiated spurious emissions must comply with the requirements of §25.202(f).
Skybitz Inc MTXM 4.3.1 FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Test Procedure For the FCC Part 25 requirements the unit was set to transmit at 1643MHz and the emissions were scanned to +/-250% of the authorized bandwidth and compared to the emission mask specified in FCC Part 25.202(f). The authorized bandwidth used in the calculations for the limit was 7 kHz. For complying with the RSS-170 emission mask, the unit was first set to transmit at the lowest authorized frequency of 1626.505MHz.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 5: FCC Part 25.202(f) Emissions Mask, Vertical Polarity WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 15 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 6: FCC Part 25.202(f) Emissions Mask, Horizontal Polarity WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 16 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 7: Out-of-Band Emissions to Table B1 WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 17 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 8: Spectrum Plot, Low Channel @ +/-250% of BW WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 18 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 9: Spectrum Plot, High Channel @ +/-250% of BW WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 19 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 4.4 Radiated Spurious Emissions: EIRP Data (FCC §25.202(f) and RSS-170, Annex B3) Radiated spurious emissions must comply with the requirements of §25.202 (f) of FCC. The limits for the spurious emissions are as follows: FCC Part 25.202(f): Radiated spurious emissions must comply with the requirements of §25.202(f).
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 This section covers emissions detected at more than 250% removed from the authorized bandwidth. 4.4.1 Test Procedure The EUT was placed on motorized turntable for radiated testing on a 3-meter open field test site. The emissions from the EUT were measured continuously at every azimuth by rotating the turntable. Receiving antennas were mounted on an antenna mast to determine the height of maximum emissions.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Frequency (MHz) Polarity Azimuth Ant. Height (m) Spurious Level (dBuV) Sub. Sig. Gen. Level (dBm) Sub. Power Level (dBm) Sub. Ant. Factor (dB) Sub. Ant. Gain (dB) EIRP Level (dBm) 1357.037 1621.522 1623.278 1627.628 1630.469 1635.808 1641.602 1644.405 1645.552 1647.103 1649.414 1650.189 1655.530 1658.371 1664.491 1928.509 1928.951 3287.000 3857.901 4143.853 4930.500 6072.804 6574.000 8217.500 11504.50 1357.037 1621.522 1623.278 1627.628 1630.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Frequency (MHz) Polarity Azimuth Ant. Height (m) Spurious Level (dBuV) Sub. Sig. Gen. Level (dBm) Sub. Power Level (dBm) Sub. Ant. Factor (dB) Sub. Ant. Gain (dB) EIRP Level (dBm) 6072.804 6574.000 8217.500 11504.50 13148.00 H H H H H 0.0 315.0 315.0 315.0 315.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 67.7 61.3 28.9 39.1 45.3 -28.10 -30.60 -62.10 -44.10 -27.10 -32.3 -35.8 -68.4 -52.1 -34.6 39.5 39.2 43.1 47.6 48.1 6.4 7.4 5.5 3.8 4.5 -25.9 -28.4 -62.9 -48.
Skybitz Inc MTXM 4.6 FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Spurious Emissions per FCC §25.216 FCC Part 25 limits the emissions from mobile earth stations for the protection of aeronautical radio navigation-satellite service. The EIRP density of spurious emissions which fall within the frequency range of 1559M to 1610MHz were measured in accordance with §25.216. In accordance with §25.216(c) the EIRP density of emissions from mobile earth stations operating between 1610MHz and 1660.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 For emissions in the Carrier –Off State from 1559M – 1610MHz Limit = -80dBW/MHz (-50dBm/MHz) The receiver emissions levels were adjusted for correction factors as follows: Emission Level = RXL + ATT+CBL+ANT Where: RXL = Raw received level ATT = Attenuator = 20dB CBL=Cable loss=1.0 ANT= Tri-Band Antenna Gain=2.
Skybitz Inc MTXM 4.6.2 FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Test Results The following plot shows the maximum emissions detected with the band of 1559M – 1610MHz in both a standby and operating mode and vertical and horizontal antenna polarity. Figure 10: GPS Band Emissions Low Channel, 1559 – 1605MHz Vertical Antenna Polarity WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 26 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 11: GPS Band Emissions Low Channel, 1605 – 1610MHz Vertical Antenna Polarity WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 27 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 12: GPS Band Emissions Low Channel, 1559 – 1605MHz Horizontal Antenna Polarity WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 28 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 13: GPS Band Emissions Low Channel, 1605 – 1610MHz Horizontal Antenna Polarity WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 29 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 14: GPS Band Emissions Middle Channel, 1559 – 1605MHz, Vertical Antenna Polarity WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 30 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 15: GPS Band Emissions Middle Channel, 1605 – 1610MHz, Vertical Antenna Polarity WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 31 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 16: GPS Band Emissions Middle Channel, 1559 – 1605MHz, Horizontal Antenna Polarity WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 32 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 17: GPS Band Emissions Middle Channel, 1605 – 1610MHz, Horizontal Antenna Polarity WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 33 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 18: GPS Band Emission, Carrier Off, Mid Channel, 1559 – 1610MHz WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 34 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 19: GPS Band Emissions High Channel, 1559 – 1605MHz Vertical Antenna Polarity WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 35 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 20: GPS Band Emissions High Channel, 1605 – 1610MHz Vertical Antenna Polarity WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 36 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 21: GPS Band Emissions High Channel, 1559 – 1605MHz Horizontal Antenna Polarity WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 37 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Figure 22: GPS Band Emissions High Channel, 1605 – 1610MHz Horizontal Antenna Polarity WLL Report #11125-01 Rev. 3 - Page 38 of 40 - © 2009 Washington Laboratories, Ltd.
Skybitz Inc MTXM 4.7 FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Frequency Stability: (FCC Part §2.1055) Frequency as a function of temperature and voltage variation shall be maintained within the FCCprescribed tolerances. Per §25.202(d) the frequency tolerance shall be maintained within 0.001% of the reference frequency. 4.7.1 Test Procedure The temperature stability was measured with the unit in an environmental chamber used to vary the temperature of the sample.
Skybitz Inc MTXM FCC/IC Test Report November, 2009 Table 7: Frequency Stability Test Data Temperature (Centigrade) Frequency (MHz) Difference (Hz) Deviation (%) Difference +/- 320Hz RSS-170 Limit Ambient 1643.499989 0.0 0 -30 1643.499950 -39.0 0.000002 Pass -20 1643.4999210 -68.0 0.000004 Pass -10 1643.4999110 -78.0 0.000005 Pass 0 1643.4999030 -86.0 0.000005 Pass 10 1643.4999070 -82.0 0.000005 Pass 20 1643.4999210 -68.0 0.000004 Pass 30 1643.4998170 -172.0 0.
