VS2-U1FCGX-LFFirst InterComm VCA100 model U1FCGX-LF

PRELIMINARY A29798 RML November 2007 PRELIMINARY First InterComm™ System User Guide www.Firstintercomm.com © 2007 by BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. All rights reserved. Table of Contents First InterComm™ System User Guide Page ii A29798 November 2007 List of Illustrations ....................................................................................................... iii List of Tables ................................................................................................................ iii Document Change History .......................................................................................... iii Warnings and Precautions .......................................................................................... iv Welcome to First InterComm™ Networking ................................................................ 1 First InterComm™ System Overview ........................................................................... 1 The First InterComm™ System in Action .................................................................... 2 Operating the First InterComm™ System .................................................................... 4 Start-Up ..................................................................................................................... 4 Vehicle Location......................................................................................................... 4 Signal Relay (Hopping).............................................................................................. 5 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 7 First InterComm™ System Component Descriptions................................................. 7 The VCA100 Unit....................................................................................................... 7 Mobile Radio Antennas .............................................................................................. 9 Wi-Fi Antenna ............................................................................................................ 9 BAE Support Information ............................................................................................. 9 Companion Documentation ......................................................................................... 9 Appendix A - VCA100 Specifications ........................................................................ 10 Appendix B - Acronyms and Abbreviations.............................................................. 11 First InterComm™ System User Guide A29798 Page iii November 2007 List of Illustrations 1 The FICS in Action ............................................................................................... 2 2 The Incident Area Network (IAN) Expands or Contracts as Needed .................... 3 3 The FICS Enhanced by the Optional ICTCS ........................................................ 4 4 Area Geometry or Physical Features Can Affect Talk Range............................... 5 5 First InterComm Allows Communication between Vehicles without LOS ............. 6 6 First InterComm™ Range is Extended by “Hopping” ............................................ 6 7 VCA100 Front Panel Connectors ......................................................................... 9 List of Tables 1 VCA100 Troubleshooting Procedures .................................................................. 7 Document Change History DOCUMENT NO.: A29798 TITLE: First InterComm™ System User Guide DATE REV. PAGES AFFECTED REMARKS Nov 2007 --- --- Initial Publication First InterComm™ System User Guide Page iv A29798 November 2007 Warnings and Precautions Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance - This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate, radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Further, proper installation does not guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular situation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and affected receiver. • Connect equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Radio Frequency Notice – The First InterComm™ System generates and uses RF energy. Changes or modifications to the equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the installation or maintenance manuals. The authority to operate the equipment could be lost, if an unauthorized change or modification is made. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately designed, shielded, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. It may be necessary to conduct compatibility testing to determine if any electronic equipment used in or around vehicles is sensitive to external RF energy or if any procedures need be applied to eliminate or mitigate the potential for interaction between the First InterComm™ System and other equipment or devices. • Facilities – To avoid EMI or compatibility conflicts, turn off the First InterComm™ System near any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so; e.g., hospitals or health care facilities. • Veh…

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PRELIMINARY A29799 RML November 2007 PRELIMINARY First InterComm™ System Installation Guide www.Firstintercomm.com PRELIMINARY A29799 RML November 2007 PRELIMINARY © 2007, BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.. All rights reserved First InterComm™ System Installation Guide A29799 Page i November 2007 Table of Contents List of Illustrations ....................................................................................................... iii List of Tables ................................................................................................................ iii Document Change History .......................................................................................... iii Warnings and Precautions .......................................................................................... iv 1.0 Introduction......................................................................................................... 1 2.0 First InterComm System™ Description............................................................. 1 2.1 Vehicle Communications Assembly, Model VCA100.................................... 3 2.2 VCA100 Power Connector ........................................................................... 4 2.3 WiFi Antenna ................................................................................................ 4 2.4 Land Mobile Radio Antenna ......................................................................... 4 3.0 Planning the Installation .................................................................................... 5 3.1 Installation Kit Components .......................................................................... 5 3.2 Tools and Test Equipment............................................................................ 6 3.3 System Component Locations...................................................................... 7 3.3.1 VCA100.......................................................................................... 7 3.3.2 WiFi Antenna.................................................................................. 7 3.3.3 Land Mobile Radio Antenna ........................................................... 8 3.3.4 Power and Fuse ............................................................................. 8 3.3.5 Manual Switch ................................................................................ 8 4.0 Installation Procedures ...................................................................................... 9 4.1 VCA100 Unit................................................................................................. 9 4.2 WiFi Antenna ................................................................................................ 9 4.3 Land Mobile Radio Antenna .......................................................................10 4.4 DC Power ................................................................................................... 10 4.5 VCA100 On/Off Switch............................................................................... 11 4.6 Fuse Assembly ........................................................................................... 11 5.0 Initial Power Test .............................................................................................. 12 6.0 Update User Specific Parameters ................................................................... 13 6.1 Preparation ................................................................................................. 13 6.2 VCA100 Update Procedure ........................................................................ 14 7.0 Unit Test Plan.................................................................................................... 15 7.1 LMR Antenna VSWR Test.......................................................................... 15 7.2 System Functional Test .............................................................................. 15 8.0 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 16 9.0 BAE Support Information................................................................................. 16 10.0 Companion Documentation............................................................................. 16 Appendix A - Recommended LMR Antennas............................................................ 17 First InterComm™ System Installation Guide Page ii A29799 November 2007 Table of Contents (Cont.) Appendix - B VCA100 Software Programs and Utilities........................................... 18 B.1 BAE Systems VCA Management Program................................................. 18 B.2 Serial IP Program....................................................................................... 19 Appendix C - Acronyms and Abbreviations.............................................................. 21 Appendix D - Troubleshooting Procedures .............................................................. 23 Appendix E - Installation Sign Off Sheet................................................................... 24 First InterComm™ System Installation Guide A29799 Page iii November 2007 List of Illustrations 1 Typical VCA100 Vehicle Installation..................................................................... 2 2 First InterComm VCA100 Unit.............................................................................. 3 3 VCA100 Power Harness Connector – Front View ................................................ 4 4 Standard Comtelco WiFi Antenna........................................................................ 4 5 In-Line Fuse.......................................................................................................... 8 6 Mounting Bracket.................................................................................................. 9 B-1 FirstInterComm™ VCA Management Window....................................…

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65 River Road Hudson, NH 03051 February 06, 2008 Attention: Application Examiner Re: Request for confidentiality Applicant: BAE Systems FCC ID: VS2-U1FCGX-LF To whom it may concern, Request is hereby submitted by BAE Systems to withhold permanently from public review certain portions of the application for equipment certification for the referenced FCC identifiers. This request for confidentiality is made pursuant to 47 CFR 0.457(d) and 0.459 of the FCC Rules. In particular, the following sections of the application are to be kept permanently confidential: • Schematics • Detailed Block diagrams • Detailed Operational/Functional Description • Parts list • Internal photos Rationale for request for confidentiality: BAE Systems has invested considerable time and materials in research and development to produce the referenced product. Disclosure of the permanently confidential portions of this application to competitors would not only give them significant competitive advantages in developing similar products, but would also disclose successful implementation of unpublished, leading edge technology developed by BAE Systems This product is a professionally installed unit in a first responder vehicle located in an inaccessible location and is not available to the general pubic. The First Responder Interoperable Communications™ system has received SAFETY Act designation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a qualified anti-terrorism technology and release of internal photos could reduce the effectiveness of the unit. The fee for confidentiality has been submitted along with the fee for certification. If you have questions or need further information, please contact the undersigned. Sincerely, Ralph Lombardo Project Engineering Manager BAE Systems

65 River Road Hudson, NH 03051 February 06, 2008 Letter of Agency I appoint Intertek Testing Services NA Inc. to act on our behalf in front of the Federal Communications Commission with respect to all matters relating to certification of equipment under the FCC rules until further notice. I further certify that no party (as defined in 1.2002 of CFR 47, 1995) to this application, including myself, is subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C.,853A. Equipment: VCA100-U1FCGX-LF Dated this 6th day of February 2008 Signature Ralph M. Lombardo , Jr. Name Project Engineering Manager Title BAE Systems C ompany (603)-885-717 Telephone

MPE Calculations RF Exposure Requirements: §1.1307(b)(1) and §1.1307(b)(2): Systems operating under the provisions of this section shall be operated in a manner that ensures that the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy levels in excess of the Commission’s guidelines. RF Radiation Exposure Limit: §1.1310: As specified in this section, the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Limit shall be used to evaluate the environmental impact of human exposure to radiofrequency (RF) radiation as specified in Sec. 1.1307(b), except in the case of portable devices which shall be evaluated according to the provisions of Sec. 2.1093 of this chapter. MPE Limit Calculations: 1) EUT operating frequency band 450 - 520 MHz. Highest conducted power is 36.47 dBm. Maximum 3 dBi antenna gain; 50% source-based, time-averaged maximum duty cycle. Power Density Determination: S = PG / 4πR 2 or R = √(PG / 4πS) where, S = Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) P = Linear Power Input to antenna in mW (4436 mW peak, 2218 mW average) G = Numerical Antenna Gain (2.0) R = Radius (45cm or 18 in, as noted in installation instructions) S = (2218*2.0/4π45 2 ) = (4436/25,447) = 0.1743 mW/cm 2 @ 45cm 2) EUT operating frequency band 2412-2462 MHz; highest conducted power = 30 dBm (peak) Maximum antenna gain = 5 dBi. Power Density Determination: S = PG / 4πR 2 or R = √(PG / 4πS) where, S = Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) P = Linear Power Input to antenna (941 mW) G = Numerical Antenna Gain (3.16) R = Radius (45cm or 18 in, as noted in installation instructions) S = (941*3.16/4π45 2 ) = (2974/25,447) = 0.117 mW/cm 2 @ 45cm 3) Worst-case MPE is simultaneous exposure from both antennas @ 45 cm to the respective limits in their bands; 450 – 520 MHz band: MPE limit = 1 mW/cm 2 Occupational/Controlled Exposure limit; Calculated MPE/MPE limit = 0.1743/1 = 0.1743 2412-2462 MHz band: MPE limit = 5 mW/cm 2 ; Occupational/Controlled Exposure limit; Calculated MPE/MPE limit = 0.117/5 = 0.0234 Sum of ratios is 0.1743 + 0.0234 = 0.198, which is below the relative MPE limit of 1.0 for co- transmitting sources.

Report Number 3139325BOX-009 Page 1 of 15 EMISSIONS TEST REPORT Report Number: 3139325BOX-009 Project Number: 3139325 Testing performed on the VCA100 Radio Model: BAEVCA100-U1FCGX-LF To FCC Part 22 Subpart E “Public Mobile Radio – Paging and Radiotelephone Service” FCC Part 74 Subpart H “Experimental Radio, Auxiliary, Special Broadcast And Other Program Distributional Services – Low Power Auxiliary Stations” FCC Part 90 Subpart I “Private Land Mobile Radio Services – General Technical Requirements” For BAE Systems – Homeland Security Solutions Test Performed by: Test Authorized by: Intertek – ETL SEMKO 70 Codman Hill Road Boxborough, MA 01719 BAE Systems – Homeland Security Solutions 2 Forbes Road Lexington, MA 02420 Prepared by: Date: 01/31/2008 Nicholas Abbondante Reviewed by: Date: 01/31/2008 Michael F. Murphy This report is for the exclusive use of Intertek’s Client and is provided pursuant to the agreement between Intertek and its Client. Intertek’s responsibility and liability are limited to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Intertek assumes no liability to any party, other than to the Client in accordance with the agreement, for any loss, expense or damage occasioned by the use of this report. Only the Client is authorized to copy or distribute this report and then only in its entirety. Any use of the Intertek name or one of its marks for the sale or advertisement of the tested material, product or service must first be approved in writing by Intertek. The observations and test results in this report are relevant only to the sample tested. This report by itself does not imply that the material, product, or service is or has ever been under an Intertek certification program. This report must not be used to claim product endorsement by A2LA, NIST nor any other agency of the U.S. Government. Report Number 3139325BOX-009 Page 2 of 15 1.0 Job Description 1.1 Client Information This EUT has been tested at the request of: Company: BAE Systems – Homeland Security Solutions 2 Forbes Road Lexington, MA 02420 Contact: Mr. Ralph Lombardo Telephone: Fax: Email: 603-885-7172 N/A [email protected] 1.2 Equipment Under Test Equipment Type: VCA100 Radio Model Number(s): BAEVCA100-U1FCGX-LF Serial number(s): 0716HNH000031 Manufacturer: BAE Systems – Homeland Security Solutions EUT receive date: 12/05/2007 EUT received condition: Prototype in Good Condition Test start date: 12/06/2007 Test end date: 01/10/2008 1.3 Test Plan Reference: Tested according to the standards listed and ANSI/TIA-603-C- 2004. 1.4 Test Configuration 1.4.1 Block Diagram VCA100 WiFi Antenna Winchester P/S Power Cable Antenna Cable Terminated GPS Antenna Report Number 3139325BOX-009 Page 3 of 15 1.4.2. Cables: Cable Shielding Connector Length (m) Qty. WiFi Antenna Cable Braid SMA 4.2 1 GPS Antenna Cable Braid SMA 5.5 1 Power Cable None Plastic/Wire 3.25 1 1.4.3. Support Equipment: Name: Model No.: Serial No.: Antenex WiFi Antenna 2.4-2.5 GHz A10245 N/L Name: Model No.: Serial No.: All-Start Winchester Portable Power Generator WPG103 N/L 1.5 Mode(s) of Operation: During testing, the EUT was powered from a nominal 12V DC power supply. For the FCC Part 90 testing, the EUT was fully powered and was transmitting an unmodulated one second burst with one second intervals. 1.6 Floor Standing Equipment: Applicable:____ Not Applicable:_X _ Report Number 3139325BOX-009 Page 4 of 15 2.0 Test Summary TEST STANDARD RESULTS FCC Part 22 Subpart E FCC Part 74 Subpart H FCC Part 90 Subpart I SUB-TEST TEST PARAMETER COMMENT FCC Part 22 Subpart E, FCC Part 74 Subpart H, FCC Part 90 Subpart I RF Output Power FCC §22.565(a), FCC §74.861(d)(1), FCC §90.205(d) Power must not exceed the following: FCC Part 22: 152-153 MHz – 1400 Watts ERP, 157-159 MHz – 150 Watts ERP FCC Part 74: Licensees may not operate at higher than 1 Watt ERP. FCC Part 90: Power limitation is dependant on the device antenna’s height above average terrain (HAAT) and on the required service area, and will be authorized according to the HAAT table found in FCC §90.205(d) Table 1. Pass Radiated Emissions FCC §22.359(a), FCC §74.861(d)(3), FCC §90.210 Spurious emissions must not exceed -13 dBm ERP. Pass Report Number 3139325BOX-009 Page 5 of 15 3.0 Sample Calculations The field strength is calculated by adding the Antenna Factor and Cable Factor, and subtracting the Amplifier Gain (if any) from the measured reading. The basic equation with a sample calculation is as follows: FS = RA + AF + CF - AG Where FS = Field Strength in dBμV/m RA = Receiver Amplitude (including preamplifier) in dBμV CF = Cable Attenuation Factor in dB AF = Antenna Factor in dB AG = Amplifier Gain in dB In the following table(s), the reading shown on the data table reflects the preamplifier gain. An example for the calculations in the following table is as follows. Assume a receiver reading of 52.0 dBμV is obtained. The antenna factor of 7.4 dB and cable factor of 1.6 dB is added. The amplifier gain of 29 dB is subtracted, giving a field strength of 32 dBμV/m. This value in dBμV/m was converted to its corresponding level in μV/m. RA = 52.0 dBμV AF = 7.4 dB/m CF = 1.6 dB AG = 29.0 dB FS = 32 dBμV/m Level in μV/m = [10( 32 dBμV/m)/20] = 39.8 μV/m The following is how net line-conducted readings were determined: NF = RF + LF + CF + AF Where NF = Net Reading in dBμV RF = Reading from receiver in dBμV LF = LISN Correction Factor in dB CF = Cable Correction Factor in dB AF = Attenuator Loss Factor in dB To convert from dBμV to μV or mV the following was used: UF = 10 (NF / 20) where UF = Net Reading in μV Example: NF = RF + LF + CF + AF = 28.5 + 0.2 + 0.4 + 20.0 = 49.1 dBμV UF = 10 (48.1 dBμV / 20) = 254 μV/m Report Number 3139325BOX-009 Page 6 of 15 3.1 Measurement Uncertainty Compliance of the product is based on the measured value. However, the measurement uncertainty is included for informational purposes. The expanded uncertainty (k = 2) for radiated emissions from 30 to 1000 MHz has been determi…

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The Applicant has been cautioned as to the following: 15.21 Information to the User. The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 15.27(a) Special Accessories. Equipment marketed to a consumer must be capable of complying with the necessary regulations in the configuration in which the equipment is marketed. Where special accessories, such as shielded cables and/or special connectors are required to enable an unintentional or intentional radiator to comply with the emission limits in this part, the equipment must be marketed with, i.e. shipped and sold with, those special accessories. However, in lieu of shipping or packaging the special accessories with the unintentional or intentional radiator, the responsible party may employ other methods of ensuring that the special accessories are provided to the consumer, without additional charge. Information detailing any alternative method used to supply the special accessories for a grant of equipment authorization or retained in the verification records, as appropriate. The party responsible for the equipment, as detailed in § 2.909 of this chapter, shall ensure that these special accessories are provided with the equipment. The instruction manual for such devices shall include appropriate instructions on the first page of text concerned with the installation of the device that these special accessories must be used with the device. It is the responsibility of the user to use the needed special accessories supplied with the equipment. MFA p0430005, d0450012 Table of Contents Rule Description Page . Test Report 1 2.1033(c)(14) Rule Summary 2 . Standard Test Conditions and Engineering Practices 3 2.1033(c) General Information Required 5 2.1046(a) Carrier Output Power (Conducted) 8 2.1046(a) ERP Carrier Power (Radiated) 10 2.1053(a) Field Strength of Spurious Radiation 12 2.1049(c)(1) Emission Masks (Occupied Bandwidth) 16 90.214 Transient Frequency Behavior 35 2.1047(a) Audio Low Pass Filter (Voice Input) 41 2.1047(a) Audio Frequency Response 43 2.1047(b) Modulation Limiting 45 2.1055(a)(1) Frequency Stability (Temperature Variation) 48 2.1055(b)(1) Frequency Stability (Voltage Variation) 50 2.202(g) Necessary Bandwidth and Emission Bandwidth 52 MFA p0430005, d0450012 Page Number 2 of 52. Sub-part 2.1033(c)(14) : Test and Measurement Data All tests and measurement data shown were performed in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations, Volume II; Part 2, Sub-part J, Sections 2.947, 2.1033(c), 2.1041, 2.1046, 2.1047, 2.1079, 2.1051, 2.1053, 2.1055, 2.1057 and the following individual Parts: 21 – Domestic Public Fixed Radio Services x 22 – Public Mobile Services 22 Subpart H - Cellular Radiotelephone Service 22.901(d) - Alternative technologies and auxiliary services 23 – International Fixed Public Radiocommunication services 24 – Personal Communications Services x 74 Subpart H - Low Power Auxiliary Stations 80 – Stations in the Maritime Services 80 Subpart E - General Technical Standards 80 Subpart F - Equipment Authorization for Compulsory Ships 80 Subpart K - Private Coast Stations and Marine Utility Stations 80 Subpart S - Compulsory Radiotelephone Installations for Small Passenger Boats 80 Subpart T - Radiotelephone Installation Required for Vessels on the Great Lakes 80 Subpart U - Radiotelephone Installations Required by the Bridge-to-Bridge Act 80 Subpart V - Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB'S) 80 Subpart W - Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) 80 Subpart X - Voluntary Radio Installations 87 – Aviation Services x 90 – Private Land Mobile Radio Services 94 – Private Operational-Fixed Microwave Service 95 Subpart A - General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) 95 Subpart C - Radio Control (R/C) Radio Service 95 Subpart D - Citizens Band (CB) Radio Service 95 Subpart E - Family Radio Service 95 Subpart F - Interactive Video and Data Service (IVDS) 97 - Amateur Radio Service 101 – Fixed Microwave Services MFA p0430005, d0450012 Page Number 3 of 52. Standard Test Conditions and Engineering Practices Except as noted herein, the following conditions and procedures were observed during the testing: In accordance with ANSI C63.4-1992/2000 Draft, section 6.1.9, and unless otherwise indicated in the specific measurement results, the ambient temperature of the actual EUT was maintained within the range of 10° to 40°C (50° to 104 °F) unless the particular equipment requirements specify testing over a different temperature range. Also, unless otherwise indicated, the humidity levels were in the range of 10% to 90% relative humidity. Prior to testing, the EUT was tuned up in accordance with the manufacturer's alignment procedures. All external gain controls were maintained at the position of maximum and/or optimum gain throughout the testing. Measurement results, unless otherwise noted, are worst-case measurements. MFA p0430005, d0450012 Page Number 4 of 52. NIST Industry Canada MFA p0430005, d0450012 Page Number 6 of 52. Information for Push-To-Talk Devices Type and number of antenna to be used for this device: Standard Whip Antennas from Applicant’s Catalog Maximum antenna gain for antenna indicated above: 0dBi Can this device sustain continuous operation with respect to its hardware capabilities and allowable operating functions? No Other hardware or operating restrictions that could limit a person's RF Exposure: Time Out Timer Source-based time-averaging (see 2.1093 of rules) applicable to reduce the average output power: No If device has headset and belt-clip accessories that would allow body-worn operations, what is the minimum separation distance between the antenna and the user's body in this operating configuration? 1.5 cm Can device access wire-line services to make phone calls, either directly or through an operator? No Can sp…

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