Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION Doing Business As: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION |
Larry D. Unger, President & CEO 11767 OWINGS MILLS BOULEVARD OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117 United States |
+1 (410) 356-5600 | lunger@mpt.org | Government Entity |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Joseph L. Snelson , Jr . Technical Consultant Meintel, Sgrignoli & Wallace |
1282 Smallwood Drive, Suite 372 Waldorf, MD 20603 United States |
+1 (303) 344-8037 | joe.snelson@mswdtv.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. | No |
Briefly describe transition plan | Current transmission system consists of a transmitter feeding a transmission line which connects to an antenna on the tower. Work includes installing new transmission line, attaching to antenna and connecting to new repack channel transmitter. |
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 | Auxiliary use in case of main transmitter failure | |
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 | TDU2-10K0LV | |
Year | 2003 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 5 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | PRLX-U3 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 5 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Current transmitter is not supported for a channel change. See attached Transmitter Replace Justification letter from manufacturer |
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 | Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor. | |
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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Bag Filter |
Bag type water filtration for heat exchanger system. |
Coolant |
The coolant used for the transmitter heat exchanger is not included in the transmitter price |
Rigid Coax Line |
Rigid interconnection coax lines from transmitter to filter to antenna switch. |
Remote Control Interface |
License required to interface transmitter into current remote control system |
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 | TDU2-10K0LV | |
Year | 2003 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 5 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | MPTV-PRLX-U3 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 5 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Current transmitter is not supported for a channel change. See attached Transmitter Replace Justification letter from manufacturer |
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 | Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor. | |
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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Bag Filter |
Bag type water filtration for heat exchanger system. |
Remote Control Interface |
License required to interface transmitter into current remote control system |
Rigid Coax Line |
Rigid interconnection coax lines from transmitter to filter to antenna switch. |
CIF Mask filter |
Constant Impedance mask Filter |
Site Design and Survey |
Incorporates all aspects of the transmitter room design, including power distribution requirements, equipment placement, RF system layout, plumbing, and remote control. |
Motorized Switch |
Electric actuated switch to switch main/auxiliary transmitters into antenna |
Coolant |
The coolant used for the transmitter heat exchanger is not included in the transmitter price |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | 6 1/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 520 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 520 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | When line sweep was conducted of current line, poor performance was found at repack channel. See attached Transmission Line Replace letter from manufacturer recommending replacement. |
Name | Description |
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Post-sweep |
Sweep test of line and antenna on new channel to ensure satisfactory operation |
Elbows |
Optimized elbows at tower top feeding antenna |
Pre-sweep |
Electrical sweep conducted to evaluate suitability of antenna and line on repack channel |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Move Equipment |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | No | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | No | |
Others Types of Users | Yes | |
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 | 1036645 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 38° 23' 09.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 075° 35' 31.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 550.85 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 482.93 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 26.90 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | MD PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMM | |
Date Constructed | 03/24/1997 |
Users |
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LPFM |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 280 | |
Explanation | Applicant has limited internal resources to oversee installing and commissioning this repack project. It will rely on outside services to manage all work required. | |
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 | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
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 | Yes |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
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 | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Name | Description |
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Progress Reports |
Prepare and file 8 required progress reports on FCC Form 2100, Schedule 387 on a quarterly basis with the FCC. |
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 | No | |
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? | No | |
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 | $696,275.00 | $599,275.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,201,333.00 | $937,842.40 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter MPTV-PRLX-U3 | $395,988.50 | $347,488.50 | $0.00 | ||
Coolant | $814.00 | $814.00 | The coolant used for the transmitter heat exchanger is not included in the transmitter price. See attached coolant quote. | N/A | N/A |
CIF Mask filter | $60,207.00 | $60,207.00 | Constant Impedance mask Filter. Current mask filter is a CIF. | N/A | N/A |
Bag Filter | $6,975.00 | $6,975.00 | Bag type water filtration for heat exchanger system. Current pre-repack cooling system has this filtering. This IS NOT an upgrade. | N/A | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor. | $14,200.00 | $14,200.00 | Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor. | N/A | N/A |
Remote Control Interface | $2,197.50 | $2,197.50 | License required to interface transmitter into current remote control system. These are in use now on the Comark transmitters. This IS NOT an upgrade. | N/A | N/A |
Rigid Coax Line | $2,600.00 | $2,600.00 | Rigid interconnection coax lines from transmitter to filter to antenna switch. Part of the internal RF systems and will be cut to length needed. This IS NOT an upgrade. | N/A | N/A |
Site Design and Survey | $15,300.00 | $15,300.00 | Incorporates all aspects of the transmitter room design, including power distribution requirements, equipment placement, RF system layout, plumbing, and remote control. | N/A | N/A |
Motorized Switch | $20,195.00 | $20,195.00 | Electric actuated switch to switch main/auxiliary transmitters into antenna. Current transmitter has this capability but switch cannot be moved as it is in pre-repack service. | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.9 . 6.5 kW | $273,500.00 | $225,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmitter PRLX-U3 | $300,286.50 | $251,786.50 | $0.00 | ||
Remote Control Interface | $2,197.50 | $2,197.50 | License required to interface transmitter into current remote control system. Current Comark transmitters have this interface. This IS NOT an upgrade. | N/A | N/A |
Coolant | $814.00 | $814.00 | The coolant used for the transmitter heat exchanger is not included in the transmitter price. See attached coolant quote. | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.9 . 6.5 kW | $273,500.00 | $225,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Rigid Coax Line | $2,600.00 | $2,600.00 | Rigid interconnection coax lines from transmitter to filter to antenna switch. Part of the internal RF systems and will be cut to length needed. This IS NOT an upgrade. | N/A | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor. | $14,200.00 | $14,200.00 | Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor. See attached electrical quote. | N/A | N/A |
Bag Filter | $6,975.00 | $6,975.00 | Bag type water filtration for heat exchanger system. Current pre-repack cooling system has this filtering. This IS NOT an upgrade. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $143,738.00 | $120,637.40 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,201,333.00 | $937,842.40 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $143,738.00 | $120,637.40 | $0.00 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" broadband | $120,640.00 | $97,539.40 | See attached quote. | N/A | N/A |
Elbows | $10,298.00 | $10,298.00 | Optimized elbows to work on pre and post-repack channels. See attached quote. | N/A | N/A |
Pre-sweep | $6,400.00 | $6,400.00 | Electrical sweep conducted to evaluate suitability of antenna and line on repack channel. Catalog cost utilized. | N/A | N/A |
Post-sweep | $6,400.00 | $6,400.00 | Sweep test of line and antenna on new channel to ensure satisfactory operation. See attached 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 | $210,500.00 | $75,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,201,333.00 | $937,842.40 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $210,500.00 | $75,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $210,500.00 | $75,000.00 | 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 | $94,590.00 | $91,250.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,201,333.00 | $937,842.40 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $94,590.00 | $91,250.00 | $0.00 | ||
Progress Reports | $28,000.00 | $28,000.00 | Prepare and file 8 required progress reports on FCC Form 2100, Schedule 387 on a quarterly basis with the FCC. | 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 - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | 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 |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | 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 |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $44,240.00 | $42,000.00 | 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 | $56,230.00 | $51,680.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,201,333.00 | $937,842.40 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $56,230.00 | $51,680.00 | $0.00 | ||
Equipment Storage | $1,360.00 | $1,360.00 | Station may receive antenna and transmission line prior to tower crew availability. No on-site storage is available. Obtained estimate from manufacturer for 60 days of storage. | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | Applicant will be required to dispose of the current transmission line and transmitter and heavy oil filled high voltage power supplies. These cannot be disposed of in a typical landfill. | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $22,320.00 | $22,320.00 | Transmitter shipping shown as options on attached quotes. An estimate of $4,000 was added for transmission line shipping. | N/A | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Notification will need to be made to MVPD's as required. Applicant to explore using an outside firm to determine which facilities will need to be notified and send the appropriate notification letters. | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $1,201,333.00 | $937,842.40 | $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. | Larry D. Unger President and CEO 07/26/2017 |