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WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP. Doing Business As: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP. |
President & General Manager PO Box 6248 SPRINGFIELD, IL 62708 United States |
+1 (217) 483-7887 | JGRUEBEL@WMEC.TV | Not-for-Profit |
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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 | Transition will be a flash cut from current channel to repack channel with expected off-air time of up to two days. Ahead of antenna change, licensee will make all necessary transmitter and RF system changes. New transmitter & antenna required.q |
| 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 | DCD20-PL-1 | |
| Year | 2001 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power Capacity | 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 | UAXTE-16R44 | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 9.6 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | Present transmitter TPO of 5kW is insufficient to achieve an ERP of 103kW as assigned. |
| 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 | 60.0 feet | |
| Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
| Description | Circuit breaker installation for new transmitter and new wiring as necessary for transmitter power. | |
| HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
| Type | Cooling Only | |
| Size | 10 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 |
| 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? | 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 | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| 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 | Prototype single channel panel antenna | |
| ERP: | 75.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | TWSM-24/SM/CF | |
| Year | 1997 |
| 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? | No | |
| Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
| New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
| Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
| Number of Panels/Bays | N/A | |
| Lower Limit | N/A | |
| Upper Limit | N/A | |
| Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 103.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | TFU-24DSB-A | |
| Year | 2017 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | Existing antenna will not function on the new assigned frequency. |
| 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? | No |
| Broadband or Single Channel? | N/A | |
| Feed Line Size | N/A | |
| Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | Yes |
| Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
| Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
| 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 | 3 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | N/A | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 550 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 | 3 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | N/A | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 50 feet per run | |
| Justification for New Transmission Line | Distance from building entry point to new transmitter / mask filter installation. |
| 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? | 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 | 1018309 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 40° 23' 54.0" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 090° 43' 55.0" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 499.99 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 499.99 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 600.06 feet | |
| Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
| Tower Owner | WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION DBA = CONVOCOM | |
| Date Constructed | 01/01/1996 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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| 164225 | WGNX | FM |
| 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: | Minor Reinforcements needed |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
| 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 | 120 | |
| Explanation | Forms review; onsite supervision during transmitter, antenna & tower work; coordination of involved entities in the project. | |
| 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 | 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 | No | |
| 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? | 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 |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $379,982.25 | $378,022.25 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $845,212.25 | $820,472.25 | N/A | $7,658.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter UAXTE-16R44 | $379,982.25 | $378,022.25 | $0.00 | ||
| 10 Ton system | $38,900.00 | $37,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Other Electrical Service: Circuit breaker installation for new transmitter and new wiring as necessary for transmitter power. | $1,600.00 | $1,600.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $1,560.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 9.6 kW | $337,922.25 | $337,922.25 | see attachments: WMEC Transmitter Replacement WMEC DASP HPOL Pg4 WMEC TV Repack Ch 36 uaxte-16 qUOTE | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $119,280.00 | $113,400.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $845,212.25 | $820,472.25 | N/A | $7,658.00 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna TFU-24DSB-A | $119,280.00 | $113,400.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $23,150.00 | $22,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna - medium power (50-200 kW), horizontally polarized | $89,400.00 | $85,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $2,950.00 | $2,800.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $845,212.25 | $820,472.25 | N/A | $7,658.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $2,950.00 | $2,800.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3" | $2,950.00 | $2,800.00 | 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 | $254,800.00 | $242,000.00 | N/A | $2,500.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $845,212.25 | $820,472.25 | N/A | $7,658.00 | N/A |
| Primary Tower TOWER | $254,800.00 | $242,000.00 | $2,500.00 | ||
| Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $150,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Short Tower (less than 500') | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $12,000.00 | N/A | $2,500.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
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| Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | Information not provided. |
| Short Tower (less than 500') | Information not provided. |
| Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $48,150.00 | $45,750.00 | N/A | $5,158.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $845,212.25 | $820,472.25 | N/A | $7,658.00 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $48,150.00 | $45,750.00 | $5,158.00 | ||
| 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 | $2,713.50 | On 8/17/2017 received email from TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Administrator requiring explanation for transmitter cost pertaining to power level specified. Additional costs involved reviewing and submitting response and revising 399 form. |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $202.00 | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $2,242.50 | N/A |
| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | 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 |
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Project management of the transition | $18,960.00 | $18,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
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| FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase | Information not provided. |
| ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | Information not provided. |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | Information not provided. |
| Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | Information not provided. |
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | Information not provided. |
| Project management of the transition | Information not provided. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $40,050.00 | $38,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $845,212.25 | $820,472.25 | N/A | $7,658.00 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $40,050.00 | $38,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Storage | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $12,000.00 | $12,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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| Total for all systems | $845,212.25 | $820,472.25 | $7,658.00 |
| 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 |
| 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. | Richard Plotkin Project Manager 06/26/2018 |
