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TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Applicant Doing Business As: TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY |
Ron Trice, Director of Engineering BOX 42161 LUBBOCK, TX 79409 United States |
+1 (806) 742-2209 | ron.trice@TTU.edu | Other |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | No |
Briefly describe transition plan | Purchase transmitter, antenna and transmission line. Current transmitter cannot be retuned to new channel (see attached). Modification to the tower for placement of new antenna. |
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 | CD3260P2-CF | |
Year | 2002 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Two | |
Power Capacity | 60 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ULXTE-30 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 19.2 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | The Harris Sigma transmitter is not tunable to Channel 25 as per Harris (Gates Air) see attached. The existing mask filter is channel-specific and must be replaced for the new channel. Upgrade to 30kW Filter. |
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 | No | |
Size | N/A | |
Length | N/A | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | Electrician to connect new transmitter and power transformer to existing electrical panel. Run and connect RF filter fan and cooling fan and pumps to existing panels. | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
Type | N/A | |
Size | N/A | |
Other Size | N/A | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
Size | N/A | |
Channel 14 Costs | Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? | N/A |
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? | N/A | |
Is additional field engineering time needed? | N/A | |
Number of Days | N/A |
Name | Description |
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Simple Site Survey |
Propose new equipment layout, provide 2D floor plan for proposed facility with electrical and building modifications |
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? | No | |
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: | 890.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-22DSC-R C170 | |
Year | 2003 |
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? | Yes | |
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? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
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: | 290.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-18JTH/VP-R 4C170 | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Existing antenna is a Channel 39 signal channel antenna and cannot be re-tuned. The antenna is side mounted. The new antenna needs to be top mounted due to no other space on the tower. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | No |
Type | ||
Number of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequencies of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequency | N/A | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | N/A | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | Single Channel | |
Feed Line Size | 4 1/16 inches inches | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | No |
Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
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Bury Mount Adapter |
The adapter is needed to mount the new antenna to the tower. This a custom built adapter designed and built buy Dielectric. |
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 | Rigid | |
Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 522 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 4 1/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 19 1/2 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 700 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | The existing line is 20' sections which is Prohibited on Channel 25. We need to use 19 1/2' or 19 3/4' transmission line sections. |
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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? | ||
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 | Yes | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | No | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | No | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1047750 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 33° 34' 55.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 101° 53' 27.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 817.58 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 644.02 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 3225.03 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | |
Date Constructed | 05/07/1982 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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65352 | KTXT-FM | FM |
65354 | KTTZ-FM | FM |
Users |
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TTU BMC |
S. Plains EMS |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for undocumented/poorly documented tower |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Major Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Other |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 300 | |
Explanation | The station has multiple transmitter sites (1 TV with 2 Radio and 1 Radio 180 miles away) and 2 Studio Buildings. They are operating with minimal staff. The station does not have personnel available for managing this project and doing their daily duties. | |
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 | Yes | |
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | No | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers | No | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | Yes |
RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Section | Question | Response |
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AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | 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? | No | |
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | Yes |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $704,176.80 | $522,322.53 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,325,813.80 | $1,979,751.53 | N/A | $184,490.55 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-30 | $704,176.80 | $522,322.53 | $0.00 | ||
Other Electrical Service: Electrician to connect new transmitter and power transformer to existing electrical panel. Run and connect RF filter fan and cooling fan and pumps to existing panels. | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW | $684,000.00 | $502,145.73 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Simple Site Survey | $5,176.80 | $5,176.80 | 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 | $403,352.00 | $305,288.00 | N/A | $137,379.60 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,325,813.80 | $1,979,751.53 | N/A | $184,490.55 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TFU-18JTH/VP-R 4C170 | $403,352.00 | $305,288.00 | $137,379.60 | ||
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) | $9,570.00 | $8,592.00 | N/A | $3,866.40 | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | $2,880.00 | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized | $289,500.00 | $192,744.00 | N/A | $86,734.80 | N/A |
Bury Mount Adapter | $97,552.00 | $97,552.00 | N/A | $43,898.40 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized | |
Bury Mount Adapter |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $99,400.00 | $86,691.00 | N/A | $39,010.95 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,325,813.80 | $1,979,751.53 | N/A | $184,490.55 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $99,400.00 | $86,691.00 | $39,010.95 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16" | $99,400.00 | $86,691.00 | N/A | $39,010.95 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16" |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $868,300.00 | $825,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,325,813.80 | $1,979,751.53 | N/A | $184,490.55 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $868,300.00 | $825,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $400,000.00 | Tower is located in a University parking lot. Access is limited and must be scheduled around school and school events. Extra safety precautions must be taken because of location. | N/A | N/A |
Major tower reinforcement/modifications | $421,000.00 | $400,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | $26,300.00 | $25,000.00 | 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 | $182,835.00 | $173,250.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,325,813.80 | $1,979,751.53 | N/A | $184,490.55 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $182,835.00 | $173,250.00 | $0.00 | ||
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | $2,105.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $3,500.00 | 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 |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $47,400.00 | $45,000.00 | 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 | $67,750.00 | $67,200.00 | N/A | $8,100.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,325,813.80 | $1,979,751.53 | N/A | $184,490.55 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $67,750.00 | $67,200.00 | $8,100.00 | ||
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $27,000.00 | $27,000.00 | Removal of CH39 Transmitter and associated equipment after channel shut off | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $18,000.00 | $18,000.00 | Antenna, Bury Mount and line delivery. | $8,100.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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MVPD Notification of Channel Change | Information not provided. |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | Information not provided. |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | Information not provided. |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $2,325,813.80 | $1,979,751.53 | $184,490.55 |
Question | Response |
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The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | No |
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | No |
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Adria Hatley Financial Manager 04/24/2018 |