HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-04-17 Planning Board Supplemental Materials (22) RF ENGINEERING AFFIDAVIT
The undersigned hereby states the following in support of the application by SBA
Communications Corporation and Sprint/Nextel, hereafter referred to as "Applicant', to install/replace
wireless communications broadcast/receive equipment at approximately 130 feet above ground level
(AGL)at the property located at 300 Chestnut Street,North Andover,MA 01845-5308,Sprint/Nextel Site
ID:BS23XC422,hereinafter referred as the"Site".
1. I am a Radio Frequency Engineer employed by Alcatel-Lucent, representing the Applicant, with
an office located at 1 Robbins Road,Westford,MA 01886.
2. My primary responsibilities include radio frequency design and planning in the State of
Massachusetts.
3. I have thoroughly reviewed the radio frequency (RF) engineering studies, reports and computer
models prepared by Sprint/Nextel,with respect to the Site.
4. Sprint/Nextel is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (herein after "FCC')
to provide wireless cmmnunication services by building a network of communication sites.
5. In order to build out its network and meet customer demand for wireless Services,
Sprint/Nextel must have in place a system of wireless sites to serve portable wireless
conmumication data devices.
6. To maintain effective, reliable and uninterrupted service, there must be a continuous series of
sites located within close proximity to each other so as to overlap in a system comparable to a
honeycomb pattern. If there is no site available to accept/receive the signal,network service to the
mobile customer will terminate involuntarily. Accordingly, the overlap of coverage is necessary
for the signal to transfer from one site to another site seamlessly and without involuntary
termination,
7. A number of factors determine the distance between cell sites, including, but not limited to,
topography,physical obstructions,foliage,antenna height and line-of-sight.
8. Based on the radio frequency studies, reports and computer models prepared in connection with
this Site, it is my professional assertion that without the proposed wireless communication
facilities at this location there would be inadequate network service for Sprint/Nextel customers
due to a coverage gap.
9. The existing wireless communications facility and proposed equipment installation/replacenrent at
the Site shall be in compliance with the FCC Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects
of Radio Frequency Radiation.It is the responsibility of SprinUNextel to make sure that it will be
in service and in compliance with FCC guidelines.
10.The proposed wireless communications equipment at the Site will be installed,erected,maintained
and used in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local regulations, including,but not
limited to:the radio frequency emissions regulations set forth in the 1996 Federal Communications
Act, applicable regulations administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal
Communications Commission (FCC), Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission and the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
11. The RF energy from the proposed wireless communications equipment at the Site will not
exceed the State and Federal standards,when combined with all other existing facilities on the
Site and also that new antennas would not "interfere"with the other existing wireless structures
from other carriers at the Site location.
12. Based upon the best radio fregitency technology available at this time, it is my professional
opinion that the proposedSiteequipment is a( the thihimum height that is needed to ensure
adequate service to area residents and businesses.
Ryan Monte de Ramos
RF ENGINEER,Alcatel-Lucent for Sprint/Nextel
Date:March 15,2012