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FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

Facility ID:
2174
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WMTJ
Channel:
15 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028744
FRN:
0001731298
Date Submitted:
08/28/2017

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G. MENDEZ, INC.

Doing Business As: SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G. MENDEZ, INC.

P. O. BOX 21345

SAN JUAN, PR 00928

United States

+1 (787) 766-2600 ca_adiaz@suagm.edu Private Not-for-Profit Educational Institution

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

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Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

Ariel Diaz

Engineering VP

SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G. MENDEZ, INC.

ARIEL DIAZ Sistema-TV

PO Box 21345

San Juan, PR 00928

United States

+1 (787) 766-2600 ca_adiaz@suagm.edu

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
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 File CP, Perform Tower inspection and orders for equipment. File STA, Field Survey and Design. Install interim antenna. Remove present antenna. New equipment installation. Send notifications. File License. Narrative Attached.

Transmitters

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Section Question Response
Transmitter Related Expenses Do you have transmitter related expenses? Yes

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Add Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Backup Transmitter
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 DT835A
Year 2000
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 3 kW

Auxiliary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Manufacturer
Model MPTV-PRLX-U3
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 5 kW
Justification for New Transmitter The original manufacturer ADC Telecommunication is no longer on the market. The successor manufacturer does not support this product

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 2 inches
Length 40.0 feet
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Electrical Panel Distribution modifications, circuit breakers, rewiring. Surge Protector, Voltage Regulator and UPS are required for the new transmitter installation
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

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Maritime Transportation

Due to the particular conditions of the island, special maritime transportation is required to a port

Upgraded Mask Filter from 6 to 8 poles

Charge to replace an included RF Mask Filter on the transmitter proposal with 8 pole filter

Equipment Crating

Equipment Crating for Ocean Shipping

Motorized Switch

Extra cost for replace an included (3) port Manual Patch Panel on the transmitter proposal as the existing transmission system

Primary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
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 CTT-U DCX-1 Millenium
Year 2004
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Single
Power Capacity 20 kW

Primary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Manufacturer
Model MPTV-PRLX-U6
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 9.7 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Hitachi Kokusai Electric Comark LLC (HKCM) informed us that they will not be able to re-channel our DCX transmitter. The request for a solid state transmitter is because the cost of a new IOT DCX paragon transm. is considerably higher than a Solid State

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 2 inches
Length 200.0 feet
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Distribution panel modification and rewiring for new transmitters Surge Protector,Voltage Regulator and UPS are required for the new transmitter installation
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

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Equipment Crating

Equipment Crating for Ocean Shipping

Upgraded RF Mask Filter to 8 pole

Charge to replace an included RF Mask Filter on the transmitter proposal with 8 pole filter

Maritime Transportation

Due to the particular conditions of the island, special maritime transportation is required to a port

System Design and Site Survey

System Design based on Site Survey to prepare an as built and present modifications to accommodate the new transmitters, Filters, RF components. Prepare electrical distribution based on the existing and new components associated with the transition

Transmitter Motorized Switch replacement

Extra cost for replace an included (3) port Manual Patch Panel on the transmitter proposal as the existing transmission system

Antennas

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Section Question Response
Antenna Related Expenses Do you have antenna related expenses? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
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? Yes
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
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: 178.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-16DSC-R S300
Year 2008

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
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? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Side 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: 174.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-16DSC-R S300
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna Narrowband Slotted coaxial antenna not suited for rechanneling

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
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? Yes
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Maritime Transportation

Due to the particular conditions of an island, special maritime transportation is required from port to port

Interim Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Side 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: 178.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-16DSC-R S300
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna Interim Antenna to operate while the existing antenna is removed and the final antenna for the new channel is installed on the tower.

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? No
Broadband or Single Channel? N/A
Feed Line Size N/A
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an antenna? Yes
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Maritime Transportation

Due to the particular conditions of an island, special maritime transportation is required from port to port

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
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 4 1/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 240 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
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 280 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Existing Transmission line can't be re-used because it have a prohibited length for the re-packed channel

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Test for Reducer

Test transition of 4 inch at 50 ohms

Reducer 6 to 4 inch

Reducer for antenna input 6 to 4 inch reducer at 50 ohms

Interim Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Type Flexible Air
Diameter 4 inches
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 240 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Interim transmission Line for the Interim antenna, to operate while the existing antenna and transmission line are removed and the final antenna with its transmission line for the new channel are installed on the tower

Interim Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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Section Question Response
Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? Yes

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
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? Yes
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? No
ASR Number
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 18° 18' 27.8" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 065° 47' 41.5" W-
Overall Structure Height 198.00 feet
Support Structure Height 198.00 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 3297.00 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Sistema Universitario Ana G Mendez Inc.
Date Constructed 10/01/2008


Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: Study needed for documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Minor Reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower N/A
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? Yes
Number of Hours 618
Explanation External resource are required for management this project. The technical and administrative personnel are occupied in daily operations of the station. The Budgeting's constrains of the NCE (PBS) TV station prevent reassign functions or increase personnel
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 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 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 Yes
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

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
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? Yes
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? Yes

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Local Sales and Use Taxes

Sales taxes based on 11.5 percent and service taxes based on 4 percent This amount corresponds to a sales and use tax to be paid by any who imports tangible personal property into Puerto Rico or provides services in relation to any property from abroad

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $904,550.00 $711,310.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $1,958,383.62 $1,897,749.62 N/A $0.00 N/A
Primary Transmitter MPTV-PRLX-U6 $580,655.00 $435,955.00 $0.00
Equipment Crating $4,500.00 $4,500.00 Equipment Crating required for Maritime Transportation Quotation attached WMTJ Parallax U6 10kW revised options, Part No. NS1 N/A N/A
Other Electrical Service: Distribution panel modification and rewiring for new transmitters Surge Protector,Voltage Regulator and UPS are required for the new transmitter installation $36,300.00 $36,300.00 Surge Suppressor $5,250.00, Voltage Regulator $23,395.00 (options included on the Comark Transmitter WMTJ Parallax U6 10kW revised options), and UPS $46,912.00 (Quote from CLARY Corp) are required for new transmitter installation N/A N/A
Transmitter Motorized Switch replacement $4,835.00 $4,835.00 Extra cost for replace an included (3) port Manual Patch Panel on the transmitter proposal with a motorized Switch as the existing transmission system N/A N/A
System Design and Site Survey $15,300.00 $15,300.00 System Design based on Site Survey to prepare an as built and present modifications to accommodate the new transmitters, Filters, RF components. Prepare electrical distribution based on the existing and new components associated with the transition. Mechanical, Electrical and RF Design for the new transmitter N/A N/A
Maritime Transportation $5,020.00 $5,020.00 Due to the particular conditions of an island, special maritime transportation is required from port to port N/A N/A
Upgraded RF Mask Filter to 8 pole $15,000.00 $15,000.00 Charge to replace an included RF Mask Filter of 6 pole on the transmitter proposal with 8 pole N/A N/A
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $5,200.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW $494,500.00 $350,000.00 Solid state transmitter’s request, the cost of a new IOT transmitter is higher than a SS (attached P3245-R1 WMTJ Main Tx ). (DA 16-1164 MB Docket No. 16-306 GN Docket No. 12-268). One power-level step up in transmitter N/A N/A
Auxiliary Transmitter MPTV-PRLX-U3 $323,895.00 $275,355.00 $0.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.9 . 6.5 kW $273,500.00 $225,000.00 Upgrade request from air cooled to liquid cooled transmitter because the air cooled require an additional stepdown transformer (480 to 208 V) and additional wiring for the input. attached quote for both P2986A-R1 AUX Tx WMTJ P3231-R1 WMTJ, P3231-R1 WMTJ N/A N/A
Motorized Switch $4,835.00 $4,835.00 Extra cost for replace an included (3) port Manual Patch Panel on the transmitter proposal with a motorized Switch as the existing transmission system N/A N/A
Equipment Crating $4,500.00 $4,500.00 Equipment Crating required for Maritime Transportation Quotation attached P2986A-R1 AUX WMTJ Parallax U3 5kW Proposal Part No. NS1 N/A N/A
Maritime Transportation $5,020.00 $5,020.00 Due to the particular conditions of an island, special maritime transportation is required from port to port N/A N/A
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Panel Distribution modifications, circuit breakers, rewiring. Surge Protector, Voltage Regulator and UPS are required for the new transmitter installation $20,000.00 $20,000.00 To increase the capacity of the surge suppressor, voltage regulator and UPS for the main transmitter and add the load The transmitter facilities are located on a Rain Forest where the power fluctuations are severe and contiguous N/A N/A
Upgraded Mask Filter from 6 to 8 poles $15,000.00 $15,000.00 Charge to replace an included RF Mask Filter of 6 pole on the transmitter proposal with 8 pole filter N/A N/A
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $1,040.00 $1,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Antennas

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $277,130.00 $373,780.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $1,958,383.62 $1,897,749.62 N/A $0.00 N/A
Interim Antenna TFU-16DSC-R S300 $133,780.00 $182,340.00 $0.00
Maritime Transportation $14,500.00 $14,500.00 Due to the particular conditions of an island, special maritime transportation is required from port to port. Quote includes the transmission line volume and weight N/A N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $22,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna - medium power (50-200 kW), horizontally polarized $89,400.00 $139,440.00 Interim antenna included here is the same model of the permanent proposed antenna because the immediate unavailability of a directional auxiliary antenna, once the manufacturer indicate the correspondent model it will be amended N/A N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-16DSC-R S300 $143,350.00 $191,440.00 $0.00
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna - medium power (50-200 kW), horizontally polarized $89,400.00 $139,440.00 Estimated cost by Dielectric the antenna manufacturer with equivalent parameters to the present Directional Antenna, (proposal attached WMTJ Main Antenna Proposal TFU-16DSC-R300 N/A N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $22,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Maritime Transportation $14,500.00 $14,500.00 Due to the particular conditions of an island, special maritime transportation is required from port to port. Quote includes the transmission line volume and weight 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
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Transmission Line

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $61,226.00 $65,596.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $1,958,383.62 $1,897,749.62 N/A $0.00 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $17,760.00 $16,800.00 $0.00
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 4" $17,760.00 $16,800.00 N/A N/A N/A
Primary Transmission Line $43,466.00 $48,796.00 $0.00
Test for Reducer $2,034.00 $2,034.00 Estimated cost by factory for test the transition from 4 inch 50 ohms to 6 inch 50 ohms N/A N/A
Reducer 6 to 4 inch $1,672.00 $1,672.00 Cost for a separate reducer transition from 6 inch to 4 inch at 50 ohms N/A N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16" $39,760.00 $45,090.00 This cost estimated by the factory includes 3 elbows and a dehydrator. N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $254,800.00 $242,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $1,958,383.62 $1,897,749.62 N/A $0.00 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $254,800.00 $242,000.00 $0.00
Short Tower (less than 500') $84,200.00 $80,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $150,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $12,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $237,814.00 $282,750.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $1,958,383.62 $1,897,749.62 N/A $0.00 N/A
Outside Professional Services $237,814.00 $282,750.00 $0.00
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $4,000.00 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
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 request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 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 engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 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 $97,644.00 $150,000.00 Proposal from RGB Corporation HMDRQ2923 and Detail estimate attached N/A N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
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

Components

Information not provided.

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Other Expenses

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $222,863.62 $222,313.62 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $1,958,383.62 $1,897,749.62 N/A $0.00 N/A
Other Expenses $222,863.62 $222,313.62 $0.00
Local Sales and Use Taxes $148,313.62 $148,313.62 PR Sales and Use Tax 11.5% for all the imported equipment or 4% for all the services from abroad. Attached Excel Worksheet with detailed calculations, Translated copy of the state law 25-2017, Copy of the DA 15-17 and translated Indirect Tax Alert N/A N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $20,000.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $9,000.00 $9,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $15,000.00 $15,000.00 Estimated proposal for Delivery from Maritime Port of San Juan to the Transmitter Site Attached Transportes Rolon proposal N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $7,000.00 $7,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $12,000.00 $12,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $11,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

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Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $1,958,383.62 $1,897,749.62 $0.00

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
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

Certification

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Section Question Response
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.

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  4. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (broadcasters) or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD).

  5. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it will maintain and provide to the Commission detailed records, including receipts, of all costs eligible for reimbursement actually incurred.

  7. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  8. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Margarita T Millan , Esq. .

VP and General Manager


08/28/2017

Attachments

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