Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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VERMONT ETV, INC. Doing Business As: Vermont PBS |
Glenn Dudley 204 ETHAN ALLEN AVENUE COLCHESTER, VT 05446 United States |
+1 (802) 654-3679 | gdudley@vermontpbs.org | Not-for-Profit |
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[Confidential] |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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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 | Replace transmitter and mask filter. Replace unused UHF antenna on top with new Channel 10 antenna. Operate on channels 9 & 10 through test phase. |
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 | Platinum | |
Year | 2005 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 3.5 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | VAXTE-4 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 3.2 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Harris/GatesAir classifies existing transmitter as not retunable. |
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 | Yes | |
Size | 2 inches | |
Length | 90.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
Description | N/A | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Cooling Only | |
Size | 5 tons | |
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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Mask Filter |
FCC required |
Factory Training |
3 people at 1895.00 tuition 3 people hotel total $800 |
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? | 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 | Elliptical | |
Type | Other | |
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 | THV-6A9/VP-R C160 SM | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | THV-6A9/VP-R C160 SM | |
Year | 2005 |
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? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Other | |
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 | THV-6A10-/VP-R C160 | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | THV-6A10-/VP-R C160 | |
Year | 2020 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Present antenna is single channel (9) only. |
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 | 3 1/8 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? | No |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
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 | 1 5/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 240 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 | Flexible Air | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 410 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | New antenna will be atop tower, replacing unused analog antenna. |
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? | Yes | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1210439 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 43° 39' 31.4" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 073° 06' 23.6" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 310.04 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 245.08 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 1975.04 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | Vermont ETV, Inc. | |
Date Constructed | 03/06/2000 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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: | No reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | No |
Number of Hours | N/A | |
Explanation | N/A | |
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | No |
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 | 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 | No |
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? | 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 | Yes |
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? | 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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UAX-VAX-INSTALL |
GatesAir Installation of Transmitter and Mask Filter |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $194,355.32 | $181,565.32 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $863,806.77 | $835,786.77 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter VAXTE-4 | $194,355.32 | $181,565.32 | $0.00 | ||
5 Ton system | $20,250.00 | $15,000.00 | Manufacturer strongly recommends air conditioning for this transmitter. | N/A | N/A |
Factory Training | $8,085.00 | $8,085.00 | Factory training cost ($1895 each), hotel and airfare ($800) on transmitter for 3 engineers. | N/A | N/A |
Mask Filter | $11,180.32 | $11,180.32 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1.1 . 4.4 kW | $152,500.00 | $145,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $2,340.00 | $2,300.00 | $2250 for wiring and conduit $1510.82 for 3-phase surge suppressor | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $379,330.00 | $372,400.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $863,806.77 | $835,786.77 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Antenna THV-6A10-/VP-R C160 | $379,330.00 | $372,400.00 | $0.00 | ||
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $7,600.00 | $7,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $0.00 | Antenna and line will be replaced. | N/A | N/A |
High VHF - High Power Top Mount One Station elliptically or circularly polarized | $365,000.00 | $365,000.00 | 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 | $13,530.00 | $12,710.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $863,806.77 | $835,786.77 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $13,530.00 | $12,710.00 | $0.00 | ||
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | $13,530.00 | $12,710.00 | Installed cost | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $185,000.00 | $180,200.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $863,806.77 | $835,786.77 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $185,000.00 | $180,200.00 | $0.00 | ||
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $12,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tower Helicopter Lift | $88,200.00 | $88,200.00 | Will attempt coordination with other stations within phase to reduce costs. CHI helicopter quote includes 40% cancellation charge within 15 days before lift. Added two of these in case of bad weather. | N/A | N/A |
Short Tower (less than 500') | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | 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 | $42,880.00 | $40,750.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $863,806.77 | $835,786.77 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $42,880.00 | $40,750.00 | $0.00 | ||
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $20,000.00 | 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 |
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 |
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 |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | 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 | $48,711.45 | $48,161.45 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $863,806.77 | $835,786.77 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $48,711.45 | $48,161.45 | $0.00 | ||
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $500.00 | $500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $8,700.00 | $8,700.00 | rough mountain road to site | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $2,700.00 | $2,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Non-zoning permits | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Local Zoning | $750.00 | $750.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UAX-VAX-INSTALL | $11,011.45 | $11,011.45 | Installation & commissioning of transmitter, mask filter. | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $863,806.77 | $835,786.77 | $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. | Holly Groschner President and CEO 09/11/2017 |