SpaceX First-Gen Upgrade Increases Interference Worries, Says Dish

SpaceX should have to give the FCC information about how it will comply with its existing interference condition to make sure any changes to the system don't harm direct broadcast satellite (DBS) operations in the 12 GHz band, as part of its pending request to update technology in its first-generation constellation (see 2302160009), Dish Network petitioned the International Bureau Monday. Dish said the agency also should confirm the interference condition bars situations where earth stations are subject to significant power contributions from multiple satellites. It said SpaceX's plans to use narrower beams will likely mean cases where a DBS dish will be exposed to significant impacts from multiple satellite beams. SpaceX didn't comment Tuesday.