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THOMAS BROADCASTING COMPANY Doing Business As: THOMAS BROADCASTING COMPANY |
Gerald DiBartolomeo PO Box 3001 OAK HILL, WV 25901 United States |
+1 (304) 469-3361 | jdibartolomeo@woay.com | Corporation |
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[Confidential] |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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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 | The plan is for WOAY is to replace the existing channel 50 system with a new channel 31 antenna, new line and new 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 | 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 CD3 Diamond | |
Year | 2008 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Single | |
Power Capacity | 19.2 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 | ULXTE-30 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 30 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | GatesAir will no longer offer channel change services, or support in field channel changes on this transmitter. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | Yes |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 150 kVA | |
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? | Yes |
Type | Heating and Cooling | |
Size | 20 tons | |
Other Size | N/A | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | Yes |
Size | 575.0 square feet | |
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 |
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 | 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? | 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 | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Circular | |
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: | 600.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU32DSB-A(C) | |
Year | 2008 |
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? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | No | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
Number of Panels/Bays | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 320.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-31JTH-R 04 | |
Year | 2017 | |
Justification for New Antenna | The current antenna cannot be re-tuned. |
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 | N/A | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | N/A | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | Single Channel | |
Feed Line Size | 4 1/16 inches inches | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | No |
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 |
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Mounting Adapter |
Bury mounting adapter with wedding cake. |
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 | Flexible Air | |
Diameter | 5 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 650 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 | 4 1/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 700 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | This is a necessary expense to maintain on air operation during the transition. Includes 100' of flexible transmission line for horizontal run to base of building. |
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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? | Terrain Constrained | |
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? | Unknown | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1053536 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 37° 57' 26.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 081° 09' 02.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 717.85 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 629.85 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 2717.85 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | Thomas Broadcasting Co | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1954 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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12550 | WOAY | AM |
52789 | WAXS | FM |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Terrain constrained |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Additional Rigging Costs |
WOAY will engage tower crews three times. See attached narrative. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 700 | |
Explanation | Local engineering staff is extremely limited and unable to support this project without compromising day to day operations. | |
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 | Yes | |
Environmental Assessment | Yes | |
ASR Modification | Yes | |
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | Yes | |
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 | Yes | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Section | Question | Response |
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AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | Yes |
Is Remediation needed? | Yes | |
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 | Yes |
Non-zoning permits | Yes | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | Yes | |
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? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | Yes |
Name | Description |
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Fiber Optic Network |
Transfers HD and SD signals and control functions from the studio to the transmitter. Necessary to maintain on air operation during transition. |
Modification of Ground System |
For installation of transmitter building. |
Road Work to Tower |
To expand and improve the road to the tower for delivery of equipment and tower crew access. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,307,650.00 | $885,300.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,030,220.00 | $2,553,800.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-30 | $1,307,650.00 | $885,300.00 | $0.00 | ||
Other -- Building Addition Size: 575.0 | $167,000.00 | $167,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA | $25,550.00 | $24,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $36,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
20 Ton system | $115,500.00 | $0.00 | New HVAC units are being requested as part of the building addition because WOAY-TV has to build a new building for the new transmitter. The HVAC, which consists of four 5 ton units, is included in the cost of the building. | N/A | N/A |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,400.00 | $13,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW | $947,000.00 | $644,000.00 | 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 | $330,810.00 | $317,750.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,030,220.00 | $2,553,800.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TFU-31JTH-R 04 | $330,810.00 | $317,750.00 | $0.00 | ||
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 |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) | $9,570.00 | $9,100.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized | $247,000.00 | $235,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Mounting Adapter | $62,250.00 | $62,250.00 | Bury mounting adapter with wedding cake. This is a required expense for the antenna. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $99,400.00 | $94,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,030,220.00 | $2,553,800.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $99,400.00 | $94,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16" | $99,400.00 | $94,500.00 | Includes 100' of flexible transmission line for horizontal run to base of building. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $871,000.00 | $850,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,030,220.00 | $2,553,800.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $871,000.00 | $850,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $400,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Additional Rigging Costs | $450,000.00 | $450,000.00 | This is additional cost to move equipment during and after the transition. See attached narrative for explanation. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $261,870.00 | $248,750.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,030,220.00 | $2,553,800.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $261,870.00 | $248,750.00 | $0.00 | ||
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase | $2,105.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | $2,105.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet | $10,520.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed | $6,310.00 | $6,000.00 | 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 |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | 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 |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $110,600.00 | $105,000.00 | 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 |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | 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 |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $159,490.00 | $157,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,030,220.00 | $2,553,800.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $159,490.00 | $157,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
Road Work to Tower | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Modification of Ground System | $13,000.00 | $13,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Fiber Optic Network | $8,500.00 | $8,500.00 | Transfers HD and SD signals and control functions from the studio to the transmitter. Required to remain on air during the transition. | N/A | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $500.00 | $500.00 | 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 Storage | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Non-zoning permits | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Local Zoning | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Remedy | $21,050.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
BLM or NFS Coordination | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Impact study | $7,890.00 | $7,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $3,030,220.00 | $2,553,800.00 | $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 |
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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. | Gerald A. DiBartolomeo , III . Chief Financial Officer 08/28/2017 |