Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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NEW ORLEANS HEARST TELEVISION INC. Doing Business As: NEW ORLEANS HEARST TELEVISION INC. |
P.O. BOX 1800 RALEIGH, NC 27602 United States |
+1 (919) 839-0300 | mprak@brookspierce.com | Corporation |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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[Confidential] |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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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 | see attached transition plan document |
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 | 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 CD3260P2 | |
Year | 2008 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Two | |
Power Capacity | 60 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ULXTE-40 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 25.3 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Existing IOT transmitter cannot be converted to post-transition channel, see GatesAir EOL and HTV IOT to Solid-State Justification statements. An IOT replacement is more expensive than proposed SS transmitter. See attached Comark IOT Transmitter quote. |
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 | Yes | |
Description | see attached quote for transmitter electrical service | |
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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RF Accessories |
Additional RF components required for transmitter operation |
Shipping |
transmitter shipping |
Electrical Accessories |
Manufacturer required surge protection & voltage conversion |
Sales Tax |
transmitter sales tax |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Retune Existing |
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? | 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? | No | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 3 | |
Number of Panels | 23 | |
Design power capacity in use | 66.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 698.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 1000.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | Dielectric | |
Model | TUF-C4SP-10/32U | |
Year | 2008 |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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54280 | WNOL-TV |
72119 | WGNO |
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 |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | Yes |
Type | New | |
Number of channels supported | 3 | |
Frequencies of channels supported | RF channel | |
Frequency | N/A |
RF Channel Number |
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26 |
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19 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Retune Existing |
Antenna Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | backup to main antenna | |
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? | No | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Other | |
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 | broadband slot cavity | |
ERP: | 780.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | RFS | |
Model | RD32A-HP | |
Year | 2008 |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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54280 | WNOL-TV |
72119 | WGNO |
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 |
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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 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 200 | |
Explanation | Need outside RF experience to assist with transition planning and execution. | |
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | Yes |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | Yes | |
Quantity | 1 | |
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 | Yes |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | Yes | |
Quantity | 1 | |
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 | Yes | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Name | Description |
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Transmitter Site Survey |
Transmitter planning survey & transmitter building drawings |
Section | Question | Response |
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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? | Yes | |
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 | Yes | |
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)? | No |
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | No | |
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | No | |
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? | Yes |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,216,549.00 | $1,117,432.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,422,509.00 | $1,305,633.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-40 | $1,216,549.00 | $1,117,432.00 | $0.00 | ||
Sales Tax | $104,853.00 | $104,853.00 | transmitter sales tax per attached GatesAir quote | N/A | N/A |
Electrical Accessories | $7,812.00 | $7,812.00 | Required transmitter electrical components. See GatesAir quote. | N/A | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: see attached quote for transmitter electrical service | $55,579.00 | $55,579.00 | Electrical service to install replacement transmitter. Quote attached. | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW | $947,000.00 | $847,883.00 | GatesAir quote sections A, B & E. This is the transmitter, mask filter, installation and proof per the FCC "transmitter" definition. | N/A | N/A |
RF Accessories | $90,305.00 | $90,305.00 | RF components required for transmitter and connection/switching to combiner and antenna systems | N/A | N/A |
Shipping | $11,000.00 | $11,000.00 | See GatesAir quote | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $97,660.00 | $91,956.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,422,509.00 | $1,305,633.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TUF-C4SP-10/32U | $90,930.00 | $85,556.00 | $0.00 | ||
UHF - High Power Top Mount Three Station broadband panel antenna horizontally polarized | $0.00 | $0.00 | No cost | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $79,156.00 | Combiner and installation from GatesAir quote. This is the total cost of the 3 channel combiner, not the per channel cost. I don't see a provision in this form to multiply this figure by the number of channels. | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Antenna RD32A-HP | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | $0.00 | ||
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 780 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized | $0.00 | $0.00 | No cost | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $90,805.00 | $79,350.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,422,509.00 | $1,305,633.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $90,805.00 | $79,350.00 | $0.00 | ||
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,050.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transmitter Site Survey | $20,600.00 | $20,600.00 | Transmitter planning survey & transmitter building drawings. Quote attached | N/A | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $31,600.00 | $22,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application | $2,105.00 | $2,000.00 | 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 |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application | $4,210.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $17,495.00 | $16,895.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,422,509.00 | $1,305,633.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $17,495.00 | $16,895.00 | $0.00 | ||
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,070.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $325.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | Attorney fees to ensure compliance with FCC requirement | N/A | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | Legal council assistance in MVPD notification | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $1,422,509.00 | $1,305,633.00 | $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. | John Drain Hearst Television SVP Chief Financial Officer 07/07/2017 |