| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Marshall Broadcasting Group, Inc. |
8323 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY SUITE 433 HOUSTON, TX 77074 United States |
+1 (213) 835-1500 | Pluria@mbgroup.tv | Corporation |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
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[Confidential] |
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| Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Henry Gola FCC Counsel Wiley Rein LLP |
Henry Gola 1776 K St NW Washington, DC 20006 United States |
+1 (202) 719-7561 | hgola@wileyrein.com |
| 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 | Replace transmitter using existing antenna and line. See attachment. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
| 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 | Millennium DCX | |
| Year | 2005 | |
| Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
| IOT Power Type | Two | |
| Power Capacity | 50 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | TBD | |
| Transmitter Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
| IOT Power Type | Two | |
| Power capacity | 50 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | The manufacturer of the existing IOT transmitter is out of business and no factory support is available. The purchase price of a new transmitter is based on a Proposal from Comark for an MSDC IOT as suggested by the FCC. See attachment. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
| Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
| Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
| Power | 300 kVA | |
| Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
| Size | 3 inches | |
| Length | 100.0 feet | |
| Other Electrical Service | No | |
| Description | N/A | |
| 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 |
|---|---|
Additional Interior RF System |
Interior RF System Existing Transmitter to Interim Transmission line |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Retune Existing |
| 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? | Yes | |
| 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 | Top Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | Broadband Panel | |
| Number of Stations Supported | 2 | |
| Number of Panels | 56 | |
| Design power capacity in use | 100.0 % | |
| Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
| Upper Limit | 692.00 MHz | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 1000.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | Dielectric | |
| Model | TUF-04-14/56H-1-T | |
| Year | 2005 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
|---|---|
| 6885 | KWQC-TV |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | Yes |
| Type | New | |
| Number of channels supported | 2 | |
| Frequencies of channels supported | RF channel | |
| Frequency | N/A |
| RF Channel Number |
|---|
| 17 |
| 30 |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Rigging |
Rigging to replace elbow complex or to tune the existing elbow complex if possible |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Utilize Existing |
| 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? | Yes | |
| Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | Dielectric |
| Type | Rigid | |
| Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | Broadband | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 1100 feet per run |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
|---|---|
| 6885 | KWQC-TV |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Sweep Tests |
Sweep tests to ensure good performance on the assigned channel |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
| Number of Hours | 304 | |
| Explanation | Schedule and coordinate multiple vendors, complete progress reports, and update Schedule 399. Station does not have available personnel or personnel trained in project management for such complex projects. Internal accounting and Project management. | |
| Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | Yes |
| Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
| Quantity | N/A | |
| Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? | N/A | |
| Critical Facility | N/A | |
| Terrain-Shielded Facility | N/A | |
| Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services | Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes |
| For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
| Quantity | N/A | |
| NEPA Section 106 environmental review | 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 | 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 | No | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service | Yes | |
| Number of Days | 9 | |
| Justification | It will be necessary to survey the site, plan the equipment, develop specifications for purchasing, and oversee multiple vendor RF projects. Station does not have available personnel or personnel trained in such services. |
| 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 | 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 |
|---|---|
Sales Tax |
Sales and use tax on goods and services |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $1,174,200.00 | $1,604,670.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,180,792.00 | $2,054,820.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter TBD | $1,174,200.00 | $1,604,670.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Two IOT system (50 kW) | $954,000.00 | $1,388,470.00 | The purchase price of the new transmitter is based on a Proposal from Comark for a 50 kW MSDC IOT as suggested by the FCC. See attachment. | N/A | N/A |
| Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $36,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA | $36,800.00 | $35,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $5,200.00 | $4,900.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Additional Interior RF System | $140,000.00 | $140,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $671,630.00 | $119,400.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,180,792.00 | $2,054,820.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna TUF-04-14/56H-1-T | $671,630.00 | $119,400.00 | $0.00 | ||
| UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Two Station broadband panel antenna, horizontally polarized | $547,000.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $13,700.00 | $13,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rigging | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $6,400.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,180,792.00 | $2,054,820.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $6,400.00 | $6,400.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Sweep Tests | $6,400.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $91,012.00 | $87,350.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,180,792.00 | $2,054,820.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $91,012.00 | $87,350.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Additional Field Engineering Service, 9 Days | $18,000.00 | $18,000.00 | 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 |
| 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 | $48,032.00 | $45,600.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 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 |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $237,550.00 | $237,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,180,792.00 | $2,054,820.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $237,550.00 | $237,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Sales Tax | $119,000.00 | $119,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Non-zoning permits | $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Storage | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $2,180,792.00 | $2,054,820.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 |
