Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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OHIO UNIVERSITY Doing Business As: OHIO UNIVERSITY |
WOUB PUBLIC MEDIA 9 SOUTH COLLEGE STREET ATHENS, OH 45701 United States |
+1 (740) 593-4927 | SKIDMORE@OHIO.EDU | Government Entity |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Steve Skidmore Chief Technology Officer Ohio University / WOUB Public Media |
Steve Skidmore WOUB Public Media 9 South College Street RM 395F Athens, OH 45701 United States |
+1 (740) 593-4927 | skidmore@ohio.edu |
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 | See Attachment Exhibit B1 Amendment 1 submitted 8-2-16 See Attachment "Exhibit A1 WOUB Transition Plan" |
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 | ADC Visionary DT HP50SAW | |
Year | 2001 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Single | |
Power Capacity | 28 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 | THU9-16 EOV 25.5kW | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 25.5 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Existing 2001 ADC Visionary is no longer supported. The original manufacturer is out of business and there are no parts or factory services available. It is a single tube transmitter and must stay on air during the transition to support current Channel. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 300 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 2 inches | |
Length | 150.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | it will require new 220/110 service for the heat exchanger system, and support 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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Structural Reinforcement |
The transmitter will be placed on a second story wooden floor. It will require some structural reinforcement to support the weight of the transmitter. |
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? | No | |
Is the existing antenna directional? | No | |
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 | 1 | |
Number of Panels | 40 | |
Design power capacity in use | 34.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 860.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 250.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | Dielectric | |
Model | TUF-04-10/40H-SP-1-T | |
Year | 2001 |
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 | 2 | |
Frequencies of channels supported | RF channel | |
Frequency | N/A |
RF Channel Number |
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27 |
32 |
Name | Description |
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Station Load |
Must install a station load to conduct testing of the transmitter before on air transition. QUOTE ATTACHED Exhibit B3 |
Four Coaxial Elbows |
61/8 elbows to connect combiner to Wave Guide switch. |
Transition |
61/8 coaxial transition to waveguide to connect to existing waveguide switch |
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 | Utilize Existing |
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 | Dielectrict |
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 | 910 feet per run |
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 | Modify Existing |
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? | No | |
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | N/A | |
Others Types of Users | N/A | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | No | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1041734 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 39° 18' 52.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 082° 08' 59.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 859.57 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 820.53 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 784.77 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | OHIO UNIVERSITY TELECOM CENTER DBA = WOUB-FM/TV | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1978 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | No study needed |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | No reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Atenna and Transmission Line Tunning |
WOUB plans to utilize the existing Dielectric antenna and the feed line to minimize costs. This will require physical inspection of antenna and feed line on the tower and will require tower rigging to accomplish the inspection and tuning. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 100 | |
Explanation | University public TV station requires additional project management support for repack work. | |
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 | 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 | Yes |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Name | Description |
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Site Survey |
Site survey will determine actual site conditions and determine the materials and components required for system installation/integration for the WOUB site. |
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 | Yes | |
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? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | Yes |
Name | Description |
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Additional Legal Expenses |
Additional legal expenses for small market, University licensee public TV station |
Quarterly Progress Reports |
FCC-required quarterly progress reports for repacked station |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,012,700.00 | $693,573.20 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,796,947.06 | $1,001,330.26 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter THU9-16 EOV 25.5kW | $1,012,700.00 | $693,573.20 | $0.00 | ||
Structural Reinforcement | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | To utilize existing building it will be necessary to reinforce the existing floor to support the weight of the new transmitter. This expense is cost effective compared to adding an addition to the existing building. | N/A | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: it will require new 220/110 service for the heat exchanger system, and support equipment. | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | Additional electrical expenses will be determined after the final transmitter manufacturer is determined and a site analysis is conducted. | N/A | N/A |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $3,900.00 | $3,750.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA | $36,800.00 | $35,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW | $947,000.00 | $629,823.20 | Quote Attached Exhibit B2 | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $363,305.06 | $111,775.06 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,796,947.06 | $1,001,330.26 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TUF-04-10/40H-SP-1-T | $363,305.06 | $111,775.06 | $0.00 | ||
Transition | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | Direct quote from ERI, Attachment A3 | N/A | N/A |
Four Coaxial Elbows | $5,168.00 | $5,168.00 | Direct Quote from ERI, INC, Attachment A2 | N/A | N/A |
Station Load | $18,707.06 | $18,707.06 | The new transmitter must be tested off-air before the official testing period begins. A station load is required to do this testing. Quote Attached Exhibit B3 | N/A | N/A |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized | $247,000.00 | $0.00 | 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,796,947.06 | $1,001,330.26 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $230,500.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,796,947.06 | $1,001,330.26 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $230,500.00 | $20,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Atenna and Transmission Line Tunning | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | Utilizing the existing system will be cost effective compared to installing a new feed line and antenna. The system was initially optimized for Channels 20 and 27. it needs to be optimized for channel 32 as assigned in the repack. | N/A | N/A |
Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $210,500.00 | $0.00 | We are not building a new tower. The LMS system automatically added in a cost for a new antenna. I spoke with Raphael Sznajder and Cindy Cavell who said to submit it this way. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $145,892.00 | $139,482.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,796,947.06 | $1,001,330.26 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $145,892.00 | $139,482.00 | $0.00 | ||
Site Survey | $17,232.00 | $17,232.00 | Quote Attached: Exhibit A5 | N/A | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $3,500.00 | WOUB may need to operate one of the transmitters at a reduced power during the transition/testing phase. Theoretically the existing RF system will support both channels 27 and 32 at full power. This is a precautionary request. | 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 |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | 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 |
Project management of the transition | $15,800.00 | $15,000.00 | University licensed public TV station requires additional project management support for repack transition. | N/A | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | 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 |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $44,550.00 | $36,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,796,947.06 | $1,001,330.26 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $44,550.00 | $36,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
Quarterly Progress Reports | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Assistance with preparation and filing of FCC-required quarterly status reports for repack transition. | N/A | N/A |
Additional Legal Expenses | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Additional legal expenses to advise and support small market University-licensed public TV station with repack transition. | N/A | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | Actual estimate from Joe Davis of Chesapeake RF Consultants. Attached Exhibit A4. | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | Conceptional development, CG and video development, and production of 3 60 second spots. | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | Estimate for local refuse removal. | N/A | N/A |
Non-zoning permits | $500.00 | $500.00 | State required electrical permits. | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $3,500.00 | Actual estimate from Joe Davis of Chesapeake RF Consultants. Attached Exhibit A4 | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $1,796,947.06 | $1,001,330.26 | $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. | Stephen Skidmore CTO, WOUB Public Media 08/02/2017 |