Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Doing Business As: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
Eshed Halpern 5400 NORTH ST. LOUIS AVE CHICAGO, IL 60625 United States |
+1 (773) 509-5412 | ehalpern@wttw.com | Not-for-Profit |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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[Confidential] |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Mike Tompary Window to the World Communications, Inc. |
5400 N. St. Louis Ave Chicago, IL 60625 United States |
+1 (773) 509-2460 | mtompary@wttw.com |
Question | Response |
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Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | Replace aux transmitter with new transmitter and place on air. Replace main transmitter and antenna and place on air with new channel assignment at end of phase six. Reconfigure aux transmitter and antenna for new channel assignment and place into standby |
Question | Response |
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Sharee Station Facility ID | 73226 |
Call Sign | WLS-TV |
Type | Commercial |
Licensee Name | WLS TELEVISION, INC. |
Status | LICENSED |
DTS | No |
Community of License | CHICAGO, IL |
Pre-auction RF Channel | 44 |
Post-auction RF Channel | 44 |
Neilsen DMA | Chicago |
Network Affiliation |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | To air in case of main failure or main tower work | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Model | Sigma CD Diamond Drive | |
Year | 2001 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Single | |
Power Capacity | 24 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
New Transmitter | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ULXTED-10 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 10.8 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Due to channel reassignment need lower power transmitter and new exciters. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Power | N/A | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
Size | N/A | |
Length | N/A | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
Description | N/A | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
Type | N/A | |
Size | N/A | |
Other Size | N/A | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
Size | N/A | |
Channel 14 Costs | Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? | N/A |
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? | N/A | |
Is additional field engineering time needed? | N/A | |
Number of Days | N/A |
Name | Description |
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9950333006 |
ASSY, EXTERNAL (INDOOR) PUMP MODULE, HE II 50/60HZ, 208-240V/308-415V INCLUDES: (2) PUMPS (1) PUMP CONTROLLER (2) PUMP INVERTERS 2HP (2) HEAT EXCHANGER INVERTERS 2HP PUMP MODULE FRAME |
9929139090 |
KIT, INSTALL MATERIAL, MAXIVA INCLUDES MATERIAL TO INSTALL SINGLE PA CAB, UNISTRUT 10 FT LENGTH |
7740156095 |
Mask filter cooling plumbing kit |
9710023169 |
COUPLER, UHF 3-1/8, 4 PORT, 48DB, 48DB, 48DB, 48DB (output of hybrid combiners) |
GA999TO - 1 |
4320448000 50kW HEAT EXCHANGER, BRAZED PLATE (to be used with customer building chilled water system, one per pump module system) |
7740156110 |
KIT, HOSE PLUMBNG DUAL HT EXCHANGER Includes: Rubber Hose 50 Ft, Clamps, Hose Barbs, Ball Valves, Plumbing Tee, and Plumbing elbows (for transmitter cooling & test load cooling systems) |
9710023203 |
COUPLER, UHF 6-1/8, 4 PORT, 48DB, 48DB, 48DB FWD 48DB RFLD (for after switchless combiner, before switchless combiner reject load & before water column load) |
9929138117 |
RF LINE KIT, 3-1/8 INTERCONNECTING THE PA CABINET AND RF SYSTEM. |
480TO208-75KVA |
75 Kva Transformer three phase 480v Delta primary, 208v Wye secondary, K-13 Rated |
7401278000 |
PARALLEL SURGE SUPPRESSOR, FOR 3PH WYE OR DELTA |
9435276550 |
KIT, ULXT SYSTEM THIS KIT INCLUDES 50FT CU STRAP, 100FT RG223 COAX CABLE, 100FT 2 COND CABLE (INTERLOCK), SMA & N CONNECTORS, WAGO TOOL |
7740156080 |
KIT, PLUMBING ULXT HOSE Includes 2 - 50ft Hoses Hose Barbs Manifold Sight Flow Indicator Misc. plumbing parts Hardware Kit |
MYA601-067 |
Reducer 6-1/8 to 4-1/16 50 Ohm |
FLUL-20000-6AT |
Reflective Standard ATSC Mask Filter, 18-22kW Liquid Cooled, UHF, 6 Pole filter, Factory Tunable Band Width 6MHZ, 3-1/8in Un-Flanged Input & Output |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Model | Sigma CD Diamond Drive | |
Year | 2001 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Single | |
Power Capacity | 24 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ULXTED-10 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 10.8 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Due to channel reassignment need lower power transmitter and new exciters. |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Power | N/A | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
Size | N/A | |
Length | N/A | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | Electricans to remove old equipment and install new equipment. Relocate or remove and reinstall all electric work. To remove existing and hang new transmission line. To remove offsite all old equipment. | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
Type | N/A | |
Size | N/A | |
Other Size | N/A | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
Size | N/A | |
Channel 14 Costs | Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? | N/A |
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? | N/A | |
Is additional field engineering time needed? | N/A | |
Number of Days | N/A |
Name | Description |
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9929138117 |
RF Line Kit 3-1/8" INTERCONNECTING THE PA CABINET AND RF SYSTEM |
DIE60000-600 |
DIELECTRIC COAX SWITCH 6-1/8in 4-PORT 115VAC/8-30VDC |
9929138119 |
RF LINE KIT, 6-1/8" includes: 3- XMSN LINE 6-1/8EIA 120'' (CU) 2- CONN, AIC 6-1/8 6- FLANGE, FIXED 6-1/8EIA (BRASS) 6- HDWE KIT FOR 6-1/8EIA (SST) 4- EQ ELBOW/90 6-1/8EIA (CU) 1- FLUX, SILVER BRAZING 1- SOLDER, HARD SILVER, 1/16 DIA 4- PIPE HANGER |
9929139090 |
KIT, INSTALL MATERIAL, MAXIVA INCLUDES MATERIAL TO INSTALL SINGLE PA CAB, UNISTRUT 10 FT LENGTH |
480TO208-75KVA |
75 Kva Transformer three phase 480v Delta primary, 208v Wye secondary, K-13 Rated |
7740156110 |
KIT, HOSE PLUMBNG DUAL HT EXCHANGER Includes: Rubber Hose 50 Ft, Clamps, Hose Barbs, Ball Valves, Plumbing Tee, and Plumbing elbows (for transmitter cooling & test load cooling systems) |
7020014000 |
UHF 80KW WATER COLUMN STATION TEST LOAD 6-1/8" EIA |
0511010030 |
EXTENDED LIFE ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT_ CONCENTRATE_ETHYLENE GLYCOL, DIETHYLENE GLYCOL_CASE OF SIX (1-GALLON CONTAINERS)_AF2000-6PK_ MSDS REQD EACH SHIPMENT_HAZARDOUS MATL |
9950333006 |
ASSY, EXTERNAL (INDOOR) PUMP MODULE, HE II 50/60HZ, 208-240V/308-415V INCLUDES: (2) PUMPS (1) PUMP CONTROLLER (2) PUMP INVERTERS 2HP (2) HEAT EXCHANGER INVERTERS 2HP PUMP MODULE FRAME |
9435276550 |
KIT, ULXT SYSTEM THIS KIT INCLUDES 50FT CU STRAP, 100FT RG223 COAX CABLE, 100FT 2 COND CABLE (INTERLOCK), SMA & N CONNECTORS, WAGO TOOL |
7740156080 |
Plumbing Kit, Hose For use with Maxiva ULXT transmitter. Includes: 2 - 50ft Hoses Hose Barbs Manifold Sight Flow Indicator Misc. plumbing parts Hardware Kit |
7740156095 |
Mask filter cooling plumbing kit |
FLUL-20000-6AT |
Reflective Standard ATSC Mask Filter, 18-22kW Liquid Cooled, UHF, 6 Pole filter, Factory Tunable Band Width 6MHZ, 3-1/8in Un-Flanged Input & Output |
GA999TO -2 |
WR1500 Magic Tee, WR1500 Magic Tee Switchless Combiner System 3-1/8" inputs/6-1/8" outputs |
MYA601-138-3 |
MYAT 6-1/8" PATCH PANEL 3-POLE 1 ULINK |
7401278000 |
PARALLEL SURGE SUPPRESSOR, FOR 3PH WYE OR DELTA |
BRDDA15F15 |
Bird "Digital Air Series" forced-air cooled reject load. 15kW, 115V operation |
S and H |
Shipping and Handling |
9950333007 |
ASSY, COOLING SYSTEM FOR TEST LOAD ASSY, PUMP MODULE (TEST LOAD OR MASK FILTER) APPLICATION |
GA999TS |
WTTW ULXTED-20 INSTALL-Commissioning |
Great Lakes Plumbing |
GL Plumbing to connect cooling system to building water |
9710023207 |
CPLR 4-1/16 4-PORT (3) 48dB |
MYA601-067 |
Reducer 6-1/8 to 4-1/16 adapter for 25kW reject load & input to aux antenna |
GA999TO - 1 |
4320448000 50kW HEAT EXCHANGER, BRAZED PLATE (to be used with customer building chilled water system, one per pump module system) |
9710023203 |
COUPLER, UHF 6-1/8", 4 PORT, 48DB, 48DB, 48DB FWD; 48DB RFLD (for after switchless combiner, before switchless combiner reject load & before water column load) |
9710023169 |
COUPLER, UHF 3-1/8, 4 PORT, 48DB, 48DB, 48DB, 48DB (output of hybrid combiners) |
9929138139 |
KIT, RF LINE, 4-1/16" 50 OHM INCLUDES 4-1/16" FLANGED XMISSION LINE (10 FT LENGTHS) INTERCONNECTING THE PA CABINET AND RF SYSTEM. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Retune Existing |
Antenna Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Use if Main transmitter or antenna fail. Also if tower work is being done on the west tower | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | Yes | |
Is the existing antenna directional? | Yes | |
Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Middle | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 7 | |
Number of Panels | 8 | |
Design power capacity in use | 100.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 700.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 150.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | RFS | |
Model | PHP24C | |
Year | 2004 |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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10981 | WCPX-TV |
22211 | WFLD |
32334 | WJYS |
47905 | WMAQ-TV |
71428 | WCIU-TV |
72115 | WGN-TV |
Section | Question | Response |
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Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | No |
Type | ||
Number of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequencies of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequency |
Name | Description |
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East Pole Material Disposal |
Disposal of East Pole Material |
Equipment Storage |
ISI Storage |
Outside Project Management |
Project Management |
RF Safety Coordination E. Pole Decom. |
Expected 2 lifts |
RF Safety Coordination E. Pole Decom. |
RF Safety Coordination of E. Pole Decom. |
Transmission Line Installation |
Combiner room work |
Transmission Line Removal |
Transmission Line Removal |
NE Decommission Lift |
Expected 2 Lifts |
East Pole Decommission Prep Work |
Prep work for East Pole Decommission |
Combiner Module Staging and Delivery |
ISI to Willis |
Combiner Reconfiguration Labor |
Combiner Reconfiguration Labor |
Combiner Room Construction |
Construction of Combiner Room |
Combiner Tuning and Commissioning |
RFS - Loney |
Cylinder Entry Port Restoration |
Cylinder Entry Port Restoration |
East Pole Decommission Engineering |
Engineering for East Pole Decommission |
Combiner Module |
New modules |
Combiner Module Freight |
From Australia |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is the existing antenna directional? | Yes | |
Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Middle | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
Number of Panels | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 300.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ATW13H4 - HSC1 - 47S | |
Year | 2001 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Is antenna shared? | Yes | |
Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Middle | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 2 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 24 | |
Lower Limit | 488.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 608.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 100.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 193.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | PEPL24C | |
Year | 2017 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Channel reassignment from repack |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | Yes |
Type | New | |
Number of channels supported | 2 | |
Frequencies of channels supported | Upper and lower frequency | |
Frequency | 488.0 MHz - 608.0 MHz | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | No | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | No |
Broadband or Single Channel? | N/A | |
Feed Line Size | N/A | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | Yes |
Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | Yes |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
Name | Description |
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Combiner Spine |
XXX |
Combiner Commissioning |
RFS - Loney |
Antenna Commissioning |
RFS - Loney |
RF Safety Coordination |
For antenna and line install |
Combiner Module |
New Module |
Transmission Line Mounts |
Design and Fabrication |
Combiner Room Construction |
Construction of Combiner Room |
Permitting |
City of Chicago |
Internal Transmission Line |
To combiner. With parts. |
Structural Engineering |
ERE |
Tower Modifications |
Structural |
Antenna Delivery to Willis |
Delivery from ISI |
Antenna Installation |
Not a helicopter lift. |
Outside Project Management |
XXX |
Antenna Freight |
From Australia to ISI |
Transmission Line Installation |
Mix of day and night work |
Equipment Storage |
ISI Storage |
Transmission Line |
Myat Spectraline 6 1/8" x2 |
Combiner Freight |
From Australia to ISI |
Combiner Delivery to Willis |
Delivery from ISI |
Radome Modification |
Design and Fabrication |
RFR Measurements |
Post installation and construction |
Antenna Mounts |
Custom Design/Fab |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | To be used as backup if Main fails | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 4 1/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 100 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
Description of Use | For use if Main fails or tower work | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 100 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Additional power to antenna. See exhibit attached page 6 |
Name | Description |
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Electrican Hanging |
Electrician to hang new transmission lines and remove old lines. Material for hanging |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 4 1/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 100 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 100 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Additional power to Antenna. See exhibit attached page 6. |
Name | Description |
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Electrican Hanging |
Electrician to hanging and remove old transmission lines. Material for hanging |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Use if main fails | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Located on Building | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
Others Types of Users | No | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Yes | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1032960 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 41° 52' 44.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 087° 38' 08.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1722.09 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1435.35 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 595.14 feet | |
Structure Type | BMAST - Building with Mast | |
Tower Owner | 233 Broadcast, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 09/30/2012 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
---|---|---|
53971 | WEBG | FM |
66978 | WEDE-CD | DTV |
70042 | WLIT-FM | FM |
72115 | WGN-TV | DTV |
48772 | WPWR-TV | DTV |
73226 | WLS-TV | DTV |
71283 | WCFS-FM | FM |
71425 | WWME-CD | DTV |
47906 | KNBC | DTV |
70119 | WSNS-TV | DTV |
73228 | WLS-FM | FM |
9613 | WBBM-FM | FM |
6377 | WTMX | FM |
32334 | WJYS | DTV |
9617 | WBBM-TV | DTV |
51165 | WGCI-FM | FM |
10801 | WFMT | FM |
74178 | WKSC-FM | FM |
10802 | WTTW | DTV |
10981 | WCPX-TV | DTV |
168662 | WMEU-CD | DTV |
22211 | WFLD | DTV |
28621 | WJMK | FM |
71428 | WCIU-TV | DTV |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | No study needed |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Major Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Located on Building |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Located on Building | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
Others Types of Users | No | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Yes | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1032959 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 41° 52' 44.1" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 087° 38' 10.2" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1729.97 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1435.35 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 595.14 feet | |
Structure Type | BTWR - Building with Tower | |
Tower Owner | 233 Broadcast, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/2002 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
---|---|---|
70119 | WSNS-TV | DTV |
71428 | WCIU-TV | DTV |
48772 | WPWR-TV | DTV |
71425 | WWME-CD | DTV |
6377 | WTMX | FM |
9617 | WBBM-TV | DTV |
72115 | WGN-TV | DTV |
66978 | WEDE-CD | DTV |
53971 | WEBG | FM |
73226 | WLS-TV | DTV |
9613 | WBBM-FM | FM |
73228 | WLS-FM | FM |
51165 | WGCI-FM | FM |
74178 | WKSC-FM | FM |
70042 | WLIT-FM | FM |
168662 | WMEU-CD | DTV |
10801 | WFMT | FM |
10802 | WTTW | DTV |
28621 | WJMK | FM |
71283 | WCFS-FM | FM |
22211 | WFLD | DTV |
10981 | WCPX-TV | DTV |
32334 | WJYS | DTV |
47906 | KNBC | DTV |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | No study needed |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Major Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Located on Building |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | Yes |
Name | Description |
---|---|
WTTW Transmission Line Removal to Smoke Shaft |
Estimated 5 nights of work to complete. |
SW Pole Material Removal and Disposal |
Removal and disposal of remaining SW pole material |
WTTW Antenna Removal RF Safety Coordination |
RF safety coordination for WTTW antenna removal. |
Willis Tower Project Management |
Tower Project Management |
SW Pole Decommission Preparation Work |
Estimated 10 nights of work for preparation. |
WTTW Antenna Removal Engineering |
Antenna Removal Engineering |
SW Pole Decommission Engineering |
Pole Decommission Engineering |
WTTW T L Removal RF Safety Coordination |
RF safety coordination during line removal to shaft |
WTTW T L Removal to 100 in smoke shaft |
Removal of line in shaft from 109 to 100. |
WTTW Antenna Removal |
Helicopter not required. Estimated 4 nights. |
SW Pole Decommission Prep. Work RF Safety Coord. |
RF safety coordination for SW pole decom. prep work |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 500 | |
Explanation | Outside services, such as legal, engineering, consultant. | |
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | No |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application | No | |
For Auxiliary Facility | N/A | |
For Main Facility | N/A | |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
For Auxiliary Facility | N/A | |
For Main Facility | N/A | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? | N/A | |
Critical Facility | N/A | |
Terrain-Shielded Facility | N/A | |
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services | Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application | No |
For Auxiliary Facility | N/A | |
For Main Facility | N/A | |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
NEPA Section 106 environmental review | No | |
Environmental Assessment | No | |
ASR Modification | No | |
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | No | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers | No | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
Is Remediation needed? | No | |
Facility Expenses | Name | N/A |
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed | N/A | |
Name | N/A | |
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? | No | |
Permit and Filing Costs | Local Zoning | No |
Non-zoning permits | No | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | Yes | |
FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | No | |
Other Miscellaneous Expenses | Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? | Yes |
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | No |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $1,441,570.30 | $772,370.30 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $5,805,741.96 | $3,383,021.96 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter ULXTED-10 | $905,805.49 | $571,205.49 | $0.00 | ||
480TO208-75KVA | $2,715.55 | $2,715.55 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
0511010030 | $930.88 | $930.88 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
7740156080 | $2,401.60 | $2,401.60 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
GA999TO -2 | $34,123.20 | $34,123.20 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
MYA601-067 | $888.53 | $888.53 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
9710023203 | $1,668.11 | $1,668.11 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
9710023169 | $571.89 | $571.89 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Electricans to remove old equipment and install new equipment. Relocate or remove and reinstall all electric work. To remove existing and hang new transmission line. To remove offsite all old equipment. | $174,400.00 | $174,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
9929139090 | $556.00 | $556.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
S and H | $11,800.00 | $11,800.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
GA999TS | $46,964.20 | $46,964.20 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Great Lakes Plumbing | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
9710023207 | $1,504.10 | $1,504.10 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
9929138139 | $10,246.26 | $10,246.26 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
7740156095 | $207.51 | $207.51 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FLUL-20000-6AT | $13,500.00 | $13,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
9950333006 | $7,040.00 | $7,040.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
9435276550 | $556.00 | $556.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
GA999TO - 1 | $1,600.00 | $1,600.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
7020014000 | $5,060.90 | $5,060.90 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW | $494,500.00 | $159,900.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
MYA601-138-3 | $3,888.00 | $3,888.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
7401278000 | $1,510.82 | $1,510.82 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
BRDDA15F15 | $13,769.45 | $13,769.45 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
9950333007 | $9,966.40 | $9,966.40 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
9929138117 | $5,943.20 | $5,943.20 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
DIE60000-600 | $19,132.91 | $19,132.91 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
9929138119 | $13,254.38 | $13,254.38 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
7740156110 | $2,105.60 | $2,105.60 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmitter ULXTED-10 | $535,764.81 | $201,164.81 | $0.00 | ||
7401278000 | $1,510.82 | $1,510.82 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
9435276550 | $556.00 | $556.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
7740156080 | $2,401.60 | $2,401.60 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
GA999TO - 1 | $1,600.00 | $1,600.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
MYA601-067 | $888.53 | $888.53 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
9929138117 | $5,943.20 | $5,943.20 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
9710023203 | $1,668.11 | $1,668.11 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
9710023169 | $571.89 | $571.89 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FLUL-20000-6AT | $13,500.00 | $13,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW | $494,500.00 | $159,900.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
9950333006 | $7,040.00 | $7,040.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
9929139090 | $556.00 | $556.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
7740156095 | $207.51 | $207.51 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
7740156110 | $2,105.60 | $2,105.60 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
480TO208-75KVA | $2,715.55 | $2,715.55 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $1,999,011.66 | $1,942,331.66 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $5,805,741.96 | $3,383,021.96 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Antenna PEPL24C | $1,499,705.00 | $1,466,765.00 | $0.00 | ||
Permitting | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Structural Engineering | $150,000.00 | $150,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Outside Project Management | $92,500.00 | $92,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Combiner Commissioning | $7,720.00 | $7,720.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RF Safety Coordination | $75,000.00 | $75,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Combiner Module | $60,000.00 | $60,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, broadband panel, 24 bay,, 193 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized | $120,862.50 | $120,862.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $60,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Combiner Spine | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Combiner Delivery to Willis | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Radome Modification | $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Antenna Mounts | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Combiner Freight | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Antenna Freight | $12,500.00 | $12,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transmission Line Installation | $75,000.00 | $75,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Internal Transmission Line | $75,000.00 | $75,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tower Modifications | $200,000.00 | $200,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Antenna Installation | $200,000.00 | $200,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Antenna Commissioning | $10,782.50 | $10,782.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $23,150.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transmission Line | $105,000.00 | $105,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RFR Measurements | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transmission Line Mounts | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Combiner Room Construction | $45,000.00 | $45,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Antenna Delivery to Willis | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Antenna PHP24C | $499,306.66 | $475,566.66 | $0.00 | ||
Equipment Storage | $333.33 | $333.33 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Cylinder Entry Port Restoration | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Combiner Module | $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
NE Decommission Lift | $200,000.00 | $200,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Combiner Reconfiguration Labor | $7,142.86 | $7,142.86 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Combiner Room Construction | $12,857.14 | $12,857.14 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
East Pole Decommission Engineering | $16,666.67 | $16,666.67 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Combiner Module Freight | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
East Pole Material Disposal | $13,333.33 | $13,333.33 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transmission Line Removal | $41,666.67 | $41,666.67 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Combiner Module Staging and Delivery | $3,333.33 | $3,333.33 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF – Broadband Panel, Side Mount Auxiliary/Interim, 150 horizontally polarized | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $23,150.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Outside Project Management | $15,833.33 | $15,833.33 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RF Safety Coordination E. Pole Decom. | $16,666.67 | $16,666.67 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transmission Line Installation | $20,833.33 | $20,833.33 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
East Pole Decommission Prep Work | $33,333.33 | $33,333.33 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Combiner Tuning and Commissioning | $4,166.67 | $4,166.67 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $60,400.00 | $58,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $5,805,741.96 | $3,383,021.96 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $30,200.00 | $29,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" | $20,200.00 | $19,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Electrican Hanging | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmission Line | $30,200.00 | $29,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Electrican Hanging | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" | $20,200.00 | $19,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $2,191,500.00 | $507,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $5,805,741.96 | $3,383,021.96 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Tower BTWR | $1,349,500.00 | $507,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
SW Pole Material Removal and Disposal | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Major tower reinforcement/modifications | $421,000.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tower Helicopter Lift | $177,500.00 | $177,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
WTTW Transmission Line Removal to Smoke Shaft | $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
WTTW Antenna Removal RF Safety Coordination | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Willis Tower Project Management | $27,500.00 | $27,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
SW Pole Decommission Preparation Work | $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
WTTW Antenna Removal Engineering | $30,000.00 | $30,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
SW Pole Decommission Engineering | $32,500.00 | $32,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
WTTW T L Removal RF Safety Coordination | $12,500.00 | $12,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
WTTW T L Removal to 100 in smoke shaft | $40,000.00 | $40,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
WTTW Antenna Removal | $40,000.00 | $40,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
SW Pole Decommission Prep. Work RF Safety Coord. | $12,500.00 | $12,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Tower BMAST | $842,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Major tower reinforcement/modifications | $421,000.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $107,150.00 | $96,750.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $5,805,741.96 | $3,383,021.96 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $107,150.00 | $96,750.00 | $0.00 | ||
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $79,000.00 | $70,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application | $2,105.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $6,110.00 | $6,070.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $5,805,741.96 | $3,383,021.96 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $6,110.00 | $6,070.00 | $0.00 | ||
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,070.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
---|---|---|---|
Total for all systems | $5,805,741.96 | $3,383,021.96 | $0.00 |
Question | Response |
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The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | No |
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | No |
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Michael Tompary Director of Engineering 07/12/2017 |