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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:
73982
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WSBK-TV
Channel:
21 (UHF)
File Number:
0000027826
FRN:
0021079769
Date Submitted:
01/26/2018

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

CBS TELEVISION LICENSES LLC

Doing Business As: CBS TELEVISION LICENSES LLC

Daniel G. Ryson

1725 DeSales St. NW

Suite 501

Washington, DC 20036

United States

+1 (202) 457-4505 dryson@cbs.com Limited Liability Company

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

Daniel G. Ryson

Associate Director of Spectrum Management

CBS

Daniel G. Ryson

1725 DeSales St. NW

Suite 501

Washington, DC 20036

United States

+1 (202) 457-4074 dryson@cbs.com

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. Yes
Briefly describe transition plan American Tower will build an interim site in Needham, MA with broadband ant and tx bldg to be used by WSBK-TV and all stations listed above. Main site will be built in Needham Heights, MA

Transmitters

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

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 Diamond
Year 2002
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 7 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? No
Manufacturer
Model UAXTE-12R44
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 7.2 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Existing transmitter cannot be re-tuned to the new channel.

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 No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Surge suppressor and 75 kVa transformer. Required by primary transmitter. See Exhibit 1 Item D.
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

Information not provided.

Interim Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase
Manufacturer
Model UAXTE-16R44
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 7.68 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Interim transmitter needed while construction at the main site is in progress. Our plan once specified a GatesAir UAXTE-12R44 but that transmitter is said to be unsuitable for interim operation on both channels 39 and 21.

Interim Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) Yes
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) Yes
Transformer (480V) Yes
Power 500 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 2 inches
Length 200.0 feet
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Transformer and surge suppressor required for transmitter operation. See Exhibit 7, Item D.
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Cooling Only
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? 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
Inside RF System Is an additional interior RF system required to support this interim transmitter? No

Interim Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

New Sub Panels

4 new sub panels at approximately 200 amps each, to power each additional transmitter, house power, HVAC, and ancillary equipment. See Exhibit 3.

4 Inch Conduit

100' L/F of 4" conduit and larger conductor to power new transmitters, HVAC, Air handlers and house power. The existing power supply is for the additional power demands of the new repack equipment. See Exhibit 3.

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 Lease New
Antenna Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Owner American Tower
Site N/A
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? Yes
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 Top
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 4
Number of Panels 99
Design power capacity in use 87.0 %
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 698.00 MHz
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 135.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TAD-24UDA-5/60-MR
Year 1999

Facility ID's and Call Signs of all stations with whom the antenna is shared.

Facility ID Call Sign
72098 WGBX-TV
25456 WBZ-TV
65684 WCVB-TV

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 Lease New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Ownership Leased
Owner American Tower Corporation
Is antenna shared? Yes
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 Elliptical
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 4
Number of Panels/Bays 56
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 608.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 99.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 92.2 kW
Manufacturer
Model TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T
Year 2020
Justification for New Antenna Top Mount 14 bay Broadband antenna required to accommodate the new repack frequencies. This antenna will be a four-sided assembly mast. In use power capacity is unknown. Pre-transition antenna has 120 panels. See Exhibit 2.

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? Yes
Type New
Number of channels supported 4
Frequencies of channels supported RF channel
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? No
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? Broadband
Feed Line Size 8 3/16 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? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Enter a list of RF channel numbers.

RF Channel Number
20
21
32
33

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Combiner Installation

Installation cost of the new dual chain combiner with 8 modules; replacing existing combiner. See Exhibit 2.

Interim Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Lease New
Ownership Leased
Owner American Tower Corporation
Is antenna shared? Yes
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Bottom
Polarization Elliptical
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 5
Number of Panels/Bays 56
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 650.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 99.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 99.2 kW
Manufacturer
Model TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T 14
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Top Mount 14 bay Broadband antenna required to accommodate the new repack frequencies. This antenna will be a four-sided assembly mast. In use power capacity is unknown. See Exhibit 3.

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? Yes
Type New
Number of channels supported 5
Frequencies of channels supported Upper and lower frequency
Frequency 470.0 MHz - 650.0 MHz
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? No
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? B
Feed Line Size 7 3/16 inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an 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

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Combiner Installation

Installation of combiner; Single chain of 5 high power constant impedance waveguide modules, and/or dual chains of 5 directional filter modules per Dielectric layout. required for broadband antenna system. See Exhibit 3.

Tower Rent

One-time tower rental during repack. See Exhibit 3.

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 Utilize Existing
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Owner American Tower Corporation
Site N/A
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? Yes
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer Dielectric
Type Rigid
Diameter 8 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1440 feet per run

Facility ID's and Call Signs of all stations with whom the transmission line is shared.

Facility ID Call Sign
72098 WGBX-TV
25456 WBZ-TV
65684 WCVB-TV

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Refurbish Main Transmission Line

This cost is to refurbish existing 8-3/16" transmission line to be utilized by the new top mount antenna. See Exhibit 2.

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 Lease New
Type Rigid
Diameter 7 3/16 inches
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 2
Length 1250 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Material cost for two (2) 7-3/16" Broadband rigid transmission lines, three (6) elbows (3 each line) and a nitrogen generator for pressurization control on the dual lines.

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

Auxiliary Tower

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Add Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Interim
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? Candelabra
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 1004233
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 42° 18' 10.7" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 071° 13' 04.9" W-
Overall Structure Height 1200.77 feet
Support Structure Height 1101.04 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 150.92 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner American Towers, LLC
Date Constructed 04/19/2005

FM, AM or TV radio broadcasters. Facility ID's, Call Signs and Services of other broadcast stations with whom the tower is shared

Facility ID Call Sign Service
1901 WBZ-FM FM
6463 WFXT DTV
26897 WBMX FM
9639 WODS FM
73238 WLVI DTV
23439 WBOS FM

Auxiliary 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

Auxiliary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

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

Auxiliary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Construction Management

Nine hours on Modification project management and fifteen hours for RF installation project management for a total of twenty days. See Exhibit 3.

Tower Permit Packages

Tower and ground equipment drawing package. Required for local approvals. See Exhibit 3.

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 Leased
Is this tower consider Complex?
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? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1003433
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 42° 18' 37.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 071° 14' 12.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1296.24 feet
Support Structure Height 1192.24 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 152.89 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner American Tower, LLC
Date Constructed 01/01/1957

FM, AM or TV radio broadcasters. Facility ID's, Call Signs and Services of other broadcast stations with whom the tower is shared

Facility ID Call Sign Service
10542 WKLB-FM FM
25456 WBZ-TV DTV
18783 WYDN DTV
68241 WBUR-FM FM
65684 WCVB-TV DTV
72099 WGBH-TV DTV
72098 WGBX-TV DTV

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 Other
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Construction Management

(44) hours on Modification project management and RF installation project management. See Exhibit 2.

Tower Permit Packages

Construction drawing packages for tower, building, and ground. See Exhibit 2.

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 250
Explanation Company lacks internal resources.
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 No
For Auxiliary Facility N/A
For Main Facility N/A
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application No
For Auxiliary Facility N/A
For Main Facility N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Quantity N/A
NEPA Section 106 environmental review No
Environmental Assessment No
ASR Modification No
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations Yes
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement No
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 No
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

Name Description

RF System Test

Testing of the combiner to ensure all frequencies are tuned for optimal patterns. See Exhibits 2 and 3.

Site Coordination Meeting

Site coordination meetings with all broadcasters, contractors and vendors involved with the site deliveries and construction. This cost is for travel and logistics expenses accrued. (See Exhibit 2.)

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 Yes
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change No
FCC License to Cover Application No
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application Yes
Other Miscellaneous Expenses Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? No
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? No
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? No
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? Yes

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Asbestos and Lead Paint Testing

Asbestos testing, removal and abatement for walls which could contain lead paint and/or the flooring may contain asbestos, because of the age of the facility and the era when the original construction took place. (See Exhibit 3.)

Building Partition

This cost is to provide permitting for building partition and electrical service installation in the shared space. This install is to provide security for broadcasters and sufficient power for transmitters. See Exhibit 3.

Ice Shield for HVAC

Ice protection for HVAC compressor units near tower in areas prone to ice and snow. See Exhibit 3.

Public Hearing

Public hearing to alter height of primary tower by changing top antenna. See Exhibit 2.

Site Coordination Meeting

Site coordination meetings with all broadcasters, contractors and vendors involved with the site deliveries and construction. This cost is for travel and logistics expenses accrued. See Exhibits 2 and 3.

Site Security

Site security for installation and storage of Transmission line and materials for 30 days X 12 hours. These materials are a high risk of theft due to the material makeup such as copper, brass and aluminum. (See Exhibit 3.)

Deinstall Old Transmitter

Complete removal and deinstallation of existing WSBK transmitter. See Exhibit 1 Item F.

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 $669,607.57 $583,567.57 N/A $185,995.86 N/A
Total for all systems $4,342,130.57 $1,474,651.57 N/A $188,770.86 N/A
Interim Transmitter UAXTE-16R44 $407,677.34 $321,637.34 $91,252.45
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 7.68 kW $263,330.97 $263,330.97 Originally proposed UAXTE-12R44 is said to be incapable of operating on both pre-transition and post-transition channels. See Exhibit 12 for justification. See also Exhibit 7 Items A, B, C, and E. $91,252.45 N/A
4 Inch Conduit $1,920.00 $1,920.00 100' L/F of 4" conduit and larger conductor for 500 KVA power needed for the new transmitters, HVAC, Air handlers and house power. The existing power supply is for the additional power demands of the new repack equipment. See Exhibit 3. N/A N/A
New Sub Panels $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Four new 200 amp sub panels to power additional transmitter, house power, HVAC, and ancillary equipment. See Exhibit 3. N/A N/A
Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:20 (Other) $22,000.00 $22,000.00 Two 20 ton HVAC units required to maintain operational temperatures for repack transmitters. This is to supplement existing HVAC units already in place. See Exhibit 3. N/A N/A
Other Electrical Service: Transformer and surge suppressor required for transmitter operation. See Exhibit 7, Item D. $4,226.37 $4,226.37 Transformer and surge suppressor. Required for proper operation of transmitter. See Exhibit 7 Item D. N/A N/A
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $5,200.00 $1,000.00 200 L/F of 2" conduit and conductor to adequately supply the HVAC, Air handlers and House power. The existing power supply is inadequate for the additional power demands of the new repack equipment. See Exhibit 3. N/A N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 500 KVA $48,400.00 $9,200.00 Install additional power, 500 KVA transformer, for new tenant space so customer can operate transmitter, heat exchangers and other equipment on the new repack frequency into the broadband antenna. See Exhibit 3. N/A N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $7,260.00 Switchgear accommodates repack equipment and support the new 500 KVA transformer.  The existing service does not have sufficient capacity to support multiple transmitters. See Exhibit 3. N/A N/A
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt $14,400.00 $2,700.00 New Switchgear required for the additional repack equipment. The switch will support the new 500 KVA transformer. The existing service does not have sufficient capacity to support multiple transmitters. See Exhibit 3. N/A N/A
Primary Transmitter UAXTE-12R44 $261,930.23 $261,930.23 $94,743.41
Other Electrical Service: Surge suppressor and 75 kVa transformer. Required by primary transmitter. See Exhibit 1 Item D. $5,552.76 $5,552.76 75 KVA transformer and parallel surge suppressor. Required for proper operation of the transmitter. N/A N/A
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 7.2 kW $256,377.47 $256,377.47 Primary transmitter required for repack. See Exhibit 1, items A, B, C, and E. $94,743.41 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 7.68 kW

Component Description:
WSBK Interim Transmitter Down Payment.
Amount:
$91,252.45
4 Inch Conduit Information not provided.
New Sub Panels Information not provided.
Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:20 (Other) Information not provided.
Other Electrical Service: Transformer and surge suppressor required for transmitter operation. See Exhibit 7, Item D. Information not provided.
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 500 KVA Information not provided.
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp Information not provided.
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt Information not provided.
Other Electrical Service: Surge suppressor and 75 kVa transformer. Required by primary transmitter. See Exhibit 1 Item D. Information not provided.
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 7.2 kW

Component Description:
WSBK Primary Transmitter Down Payment. See Exhibit 8.
Amount:
$94,743.41

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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 $1,464,233.00 $471,386.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $4,342,130.57 $1,474,651.57 N/A $188,770.86 N/A
Interim Antenna TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T 14 $255,603.00 $225,023.00 $0.00
Tower Rent $57,600.00 $57,600.00 One-time interim tower rental for repack period. N/A N/A
Combiner Installation $7,000.00 $7,000.00 Installation of combiner; Single chain of 5 high power constant impedance waveguide modules, and/or dual chains of 5 directional filter modules per Dielectric layout. See Exhibit 3. N/A N/A
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 7 3/16. feedline (if needed) $16,850.00 $7,200.00 Two (2) Elbow complex for the input of the new Broadband antenna. See Exhibit 3. N/A N/A
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) $84,200.00 $67,000.00 Single chain of 5 high power constant impedance waveguide modules, and/or dual chains of 5 directional filter modules per Dielectric layout. See Exhibit 3. N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $3,000.00 RF system testing for two (2) lines and one (1) antenna. See Exhibit 3. N/A N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount Five Station broadband panel antenna elliptically or circularly polarized $83,223.00 $83,223.00 New Antenna and assembly mast. Stack will be placed directly onto existing center tower section and require a short pedestal of height. See Exhibit 3. N/A N/A
Primary Antenna TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T $1,208,630.00 $246,363.00 $0.00
Combiner Installation $8,750.00 $8,750.00 Installation cost of the new dual chain combiner with 8 modules; replacing existing combiner. See Exhibit 2. N/A N/A
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) $18,950.00 $9,000.00 Elbow complex for top mount antenna being used for repacked stations aux antenna (2) Elbows @ $18,000/ea. See Exhibit 2. N/A N/A
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) $84,200.00 $75,000.00 Dual chain of 4 constant impedance waveguide modules, and/or dual chains of 4 directional filter modules per Dielectric layout. Combiner is intended to go in location of existing Dielectric antenna feed combiner and splitter system. See Exhibit 2. N/A N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized $1,090,000.00 $148,613.00 TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T Top Mount 14 bay Broadband antenna, with 56 elements total, required to accommodate the new repack frequencies. This antenna will be a four-sided assembly mast. See Exhibit 2. N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $5,000.00 RF System Testing. See Exhibit 2. 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 $862,500.00 $94,375.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $4,342,130.57 $1,474,651.57 N/A $188,770.86 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $832,500.00 $64,375.00 $0.00
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 7 3/16" broadband $832,500.00 $64,375.00 Material cost for two (2) 7-3/16" Broadband rigid transmission lines, three (6) elbows (3 each line) and a nitrogen generator for pressurization control on the dual lines. Two (2) lines at 1250' each or 2500' total. See Exhibit 3. N/A N/A
Primary Transmission Line $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $0.00
Refurbish Main Transmission Line $30,000.00 $30,000.00 This cost is to refurbish existing 8-3/16" transmission line to be utilized by the new top mount antenna. See Exhibit 2. 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 $1,210,500.00 $194,323.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $4,342,130.57 $1,474,651.57 N/A $188,770.86 N/A
Auxiliary Tower GTOWER $604,000.00 $82,835.00 $0.00
Tower Permit Packages $9,400.00 $9,400.00 Prepare tower, building, and ground drawings for local permits and approvals. Required to support required modifications needed for repack. See Exhibit 3. N/A N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $10,000.00 It is expected that the additional loads imposed on the tower by the new appurtenances required for the repack project will cause the tower to fail. The structural failure is expected to be in the minor category. See Exhibit 3. N/A N/A
Construction Management $3,000.00 $3,000.00 9 hours on Modification project management and 15 hours for RF installation project management for a total of 20 days. See Exhibit 3. N/A N/A
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $56,000.00 This candelabra is classified as complex structure. The cost includes the installation of the new antenna, two transmission lines and all the required tower brackets. See Exhibit 3. N/A N/A
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $4,435.00 Structural tower mapping to ensure the proper structural information is relayed to engineering for proposed repack equipment. Rigorous Structural analysis to access the structural capacity and modifications needed. See Exhibit 3. N/A N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $606,500.00 $111,488.00 $0.00
Tower Permit Packages $9,400.00 $9,400.00 Generation of tower, building, and ground drawing packages required for local permits. See Exhibit 2. N/A N/A
Construction Management $5,500.00 $5,500.00 (44) hours on Modification project management and RF installation project management. See Exhibit 2. N/A N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $25,000.00 Additional loads imposed on the tower by the new appurtenances required for the repack project will cause the tower to fail. The structural failure is expected to be in the minor category. See Exhibit 2. N/A N/A
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $60,500.00 Tower has stacked antennas and is thus a complex structure. (Disregard other parts of form would accept that answer.) Cost includes antenna installation, transmission lines and transmission line brackets. See Exhibit 2. N/A N/A
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $11,088.00 Structural mapping, analysis, and engineering needed to accommodate the repacked equipment. See Exhibit 2. N/A N/A

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Outside Professional Services

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Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $70,245.00 $72,260.00 N/A $2,775.00 N/A
Total for all systems $4,342,130.57 $1,474,651.57 N/A $188,770.86 N/A
Outside Professional Services $70,245.00 $72,260.00 $2,775.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $10,500.00 Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development. (See Exhibits 2 and 3.) $775.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $2,000.00 N/A
Site Coordination Meeting $1,760.00 $1,760.00 Site coordination meetings with all broadcasters, contractors and vendors involved with the site deliveries and construction. This cost is for travel and logistics expenses accrued. (See Exhibit 2.) N/A N/A
RF System Test $8,000.00 $8,000.00 Testing of the combiner to ensure all frequencies are tuned for optimal patterns. (See Exhibits 2 and 3.) 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
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
Project management of the transition $39,500.00 $37,500.00 Company lacks sufficient resources. N/A N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $4,500.00 Coordination and transition planning with all parties onsite. (See Exhibits 2 and 3) N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Preliminary Interference study of initial channel assignment.
Amount:
$775.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Find "work around" to Canadian coordination.
Amount:
$550.00

Component Description:
Final interference study and CP Application - Engineering Section.
Amount:
$1,450.00
Site Coordination Meeting Information not provided.
RF System Test Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Project management of the transition Information not provided.
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.

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Other Expenses

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Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $65,045.00 $58,740.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $4,342,130.57 $1,474,651.57 N/A $188,770.86 N/A
Other Expenses $65,045.00 $58,740.00 $0.00
Deinstall Old Transmitter $16,100.00 $16,100.00 Deinstall and remove old WSBK transmitter. See Exhibit 1 Item F. N/A N/A
Site Security $3,600.00 $3,600.00 Site security for installation and storage of Transmission line and materials for 30 days X 12 hours. These materials are a high risk of theft due to the material makeup such as copper, brass and aluminum. (See Exhibit 3.) N/A N/A
Site Coordination Meeting $1,760.00 $1,760.00 Site coordination meetings with tower owner, all broadcasters, contractors and vendors involved with the site deliveries and construction. This cost is for travel and logistics expenses accrued. See Exhibit 2. N/A N/A
Public Hearing $440.00 $440.00 Public hearing cost (See Exhibit 3.) N/A N/A
Ice Shield for HVAC $4,000.00 $4,000.00 Ice protection for HVAC compressor split units placed in close proximity of tower in areas prone to ice and snow. See Exhibit 3. N/A N/A
Building Partition $1,800.00 $1,800.00 This cost is to provide permitting for building partition and electrical service installation in the shared space. This install is to provide security for broadcasters and sufficient power for transmitters. See Exhibit 3. N/A N/A
Asbestos and Lead Paint Testing $1,800.00 $1,800.00 Asbestos testing, removal and abatement for walls which could contain lead paint and/or the flooring may contain asbestos, because of the age of the facility and the era when the original construction took place. (See Exhibit 3.) N/A N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $1,000.00 $1,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $21,300.00 $21,300.00 This cost is for the material/equipment, delivery and offloading by transmitter manufacturer, and third party contractors. (See Exhibits 1, 2, 3, and 7.) N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $1,500.00 $1,500.00 The cost of preparation and submission of the needed forms for permits required for electrical, building permits. (See Exhibits 2 and 3.) N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $5,250.00 See Exhibit 5 N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 N/A N/A N/A

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $4,342,130.57 $1,474,651.57 $188,770.86

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.

Andrew J Siegel

Assistant Secretary


01/26/2018

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Actual Cost Documentation Statements

WILLFUL FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR FICTITIOUS STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISIONMENT (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 AND/OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 3729-3733).

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies and represents 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 certifies that the statements in this form and attached documentation are true, complete, and correct.

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

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

  5. 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 (full power and Class A stations) and/or otherwise modify a television station’s facility as a result of the spectrum repack (LPTV/TV Translator stations); or to minimize service disruption resulting from a repacked television station (FM stations); or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD) .

  6. 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.

  7. The above-named entity certifies that the cost information/documents submitted reflect costs actually incurred.

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

  9. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a prerequisite 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.

Andrew J Siegel

Assistant Secretary


01/26/2018

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