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 repack channel transmitter and connecting to transmission line feeding antenna. |
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 | TDU21K50LV | |
Year | 2004 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 1.6 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 | 5.0 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Current transmitter not supported for a channel change. See attached Transmitter Replace justification letter. WFPT needs a like for like liquid cooled transmitter. See attached letter, 1.5 to 5.0 kW, from Comark. |
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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Shelf Spares |
Spare Power Amps & Power Supply. There is no auxiliary transmitter. WFPT currently has shelf spares. This is a like for like replacement. |
CIF Mask Filter |
Constant Impedance mask Filter. Current mask filter is a CIF. |
Rigid Coax Line |
Rigid interconnection coax lines from transmitter to filter to antenna switch. |
Coolant |
The coolant used for the transmitter heat exchanger is not included in the transmitter price |
Motorized switch |
Electric actuated switch to switch between main transmitter, load and antenna. Current transmitter has this capability but switch cannot be moved as it is in pre-repack service. |
Bag Filter |
Bag type water filtration for heat exchanger system. Current pre-repack cooling system has this filtering. |
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. |
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? | 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 | 150 | |
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 | Yes | |
Number of Days | 2 | |
Justification | Electrical sweep to evaluate suitability of antenna and line on repack channel. 6400 Sweep and tower climber to optimize Ant/line for repack channel. 6400 plus 3000. |
Name | Description |
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Progress Reporting |
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? | No | |
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 | $418,711.00 | $370,211.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $531,271.00 | $475,921.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter MPTV-PRLX-U3 | $418,711.00 | $370,211.00 | $0.00 | ||
Rigid Coax Line | $2,600.00 | $2,600.00 | Rigid interconnection coax lines from transmitter to filter to antenna switch. These will be cut to length. This IS NOT an upgrade, but part of normal installation of internal RF System. | 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. See attached proof of current ownership. | 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 quote. | 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 | $22,615.00 | $22,615.00 | Electric actuated switch to switch between main transmitter, load and antenna. Current transmitter has this capability but switch cannot be moved as it is in pre-repack service. | 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 |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.9 . 6.5 kW | $273,500.00 | $225,000.00 | Requesting a like-for-like liquid cooled transmitter. Comark does not make a liquid cooled for the lower power level. See attached letter. | 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 |
Shelf Spares | $22,500.00 | $22,500.00 | WFPT currently has shelf spares of power amplifiers and power supply. Since this site has no aux transmitter these shelf spares are required and is why station has them now. See quote and proof of ownership. 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 | $89,850.00 | $87,550.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $531,271.00 | $475,921.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $89,850.00 | $87,550.00 | $0.00 | ||
Additional Field Engineering Service, 2 Days | $15,800.00 | $15,800.00 | Electrical sweep to evaluate suitability of antenna and line on repack channel. 6400 Sweep and tower climber to optimize Ant/line for repack channel. 6400 + 3000. | 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 |
Progress Reporting | $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 |
Project management of the transition | $23,700.00 | $22,500.00 | 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 | $22,710.00 | $18,160.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $531,271.00 | $475,921.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $22,710.00 | $18,160.00 | $0.00 | ||
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 |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $9,160.00 | $9,160.00 | Transmitter shipping and unloading. See transmitter quote option. | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Applicant will be required to dispose of the current transmitter. The exact costs are not known at this time. | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $531,271.00 | $475,921.00 | $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. | Larry D. Unger President and CEO 07/26/2017 |