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WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL Doing Business As: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL |
Greg Catlin 601 GATES ROAD, SUITE 4 VESTAL, NY 13850 United States |
+1 (607) 729-0100 | gcatlin@wskg.org | 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. | Yes |
| Briefly describe transition plan | Install transfer switch between existing combiner output and feed to antenna (with dummy load for testing), install new combiner into transfer switch, install transmitters, test, switch, and tune DigiTline for optimal performance on new channels. |
| 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 | Ultimate TEU2-2K50LV | |
| Year | 2003 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Solid State Power Capacity | 2.5 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 | MPTV-PRLX-U4 | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 6.5 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | Different manufacturer, price matches already approved Widelity cost. Quote attached as "P2984AR6 WSKA Parallax U4 6.5kW Proposal" |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Size | 2 inches | |
| Length | 60.0 feet | |
| Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
| Description | 208v 3ph step-down transformer, 30kVA, plus 110v equipment feeds and switchgear was required for previous transmitter vendor, pricing remains. We will have electrical contractor review our needs for the quoted transmitter but we believe it should be less. | |
| 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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ATSC Analyzer |
Rental of Device to test and ensure complex multiple transmitter system compliance with FCC rules and regulations. |
| 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 | 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? | Yes | |
| 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 | 3 | |
| Number of Panels | 28 | |
| Design power capacity in use | 31.5 % | |
| Lower Limit | 566.00 MHz | |
| Upper Limit | 722.00 MHz | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 25.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | Dielectric | |
| Model | TUA-C4SP-8/28M-1-T | |
| Year | 2003 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
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| 62219 | WYDC |
| 71508 | WENY-TV |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | Yes |
| Type | New | |
| Number of channels supported | 3 | |
| Frequencies of channels supported | RF channel | |
| Frequency | N/A |
| RF Channel Number |
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| 35 |
| 25 |
| 30 |
| Name | Description |
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Transfer switch and Dummy Load |
Switch and load to facilitate testing of new transmission system and changeover from old combiner to new combiner. |
| 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 | Utilize Existing |
| Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is this transmission currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
| Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | Dielectric |
| Type | Rigid | |
| Diameter | 3 1/8 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | Broadband | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 795 feet per run |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
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| 62219 | WYDC |
| 71508 | WENY-TV |
| Name | Description |
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Tune existing Transmission line |
Tune Dielectric digit line |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| 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 | 3 1/8 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | Broadband | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 795 feet per run |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
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| 62219 | WYDC |
| 71508 | WENY-TV |
| Name | Description |
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Retune |
Retune existing Dielectric digiTLine |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
| Number of Hours | 180 | |
| Explanation | Outside consultant has 5 years experience at this facility and 38 years maintaining transmission systems and managing related projects. Staff is limited and contains new staff in key positions. | |
| 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 | 3 | |
| Justification | Proof of performance, RF exposure level calculations and instalation/proof of combiner performance. |
| Name | Description |
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NETA Financial Management |
Support provided to facilitate reimbursement. NETA is currently handling WSKG-TV and WSKA's accounting and bookkeeping services. This is an additional service. |
| 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? | No | |
| 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 |
| Name | Description |
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Additional Legal Expenses |
Additional legal expenses for small market public TV station |
Quarterly Progress Reports |
Assist with and prepare FCC-required reports |
Site Survey |
Site survey by transmitter manufacturer to predetermine precise measurements and ensure a smooth installation. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $283,410.00 | $269,850.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $544,456.00 | $678,646.00 | N/A | $33,460.50 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter MPTV-PRLX-U4 | $283,410.00 | $269,850.00 | $0.00 | ||
| ATSC Analyzer | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Other Electrical Service: 208v 3ph step-down transformer, 30kVA, plus 110v equipment feeds and switchgear | $8,350.00 | $8,350.00 | Quote attached as Panko Electric Quote. This site will require a disconnect feeding the transformer and a panel after the transformer. | N/A | N/A |
| 2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $1,560.00 | $1,500.00 | Predetermined cost based on 60' of 2" rigid with wiring. | N/A | N/A |
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.9 . 6.5 kW | $273,500.00 | $260,000.00 | Predetermined Widelity cost estimate for 4.9-6.5kW transmitter. Widelity does not list costs for smaller sized transmitters. | $0.00 | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $108,011.00 | $263,481.00 | N/A | $5,300.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $544,456.00 | $678,646.00 | N/A | $33,460.50 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna TUA-C4SP-8/28M-1-T | $108,011.00 | $263,481.00 | $5,300.00 | ||
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | predetermined cost | $5,300.00 | N/A |
| Transfer switch and Dummy Load | $17,081.00 | $17,081.00 | Quote from Dielectric, attached as Dielectric Transfer Switch | N/A | N/A |
| New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $240,000.00 | Widelity cost-per-channel, times three channels, as WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL owns the entire combiner and will bear 100% of the cost with WYDC-TV and WENY bearing 0% each. | N/A | N/A |
| UHF - High Power Top Mount Three Station broadband panel antenna horizontally polarized | $0.00 | $0.00 | Existing antenna will remain in service. | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
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| Sweep test of existing antenna | |
| Transfer switch and Dummy Load | Information not provided. |
| New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | Information not provided. |
| UHF - High Power Top Mount Three Station broadband panel antenna horizontally polarized | Information not provided. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $544,456.00 | $678,646.00 | N/A | $33,460.50 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Primary Transmission Line | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $63,420.00 | $56,250.00 | N/A | $27,528.50 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $544,456.00 | $678,646.00 | N/A | $33,460.50 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $63,420.00 | $56,250.00 | $27,528.50 | ||
| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | Predetermined cost estimate | $10,335.00 | Billing for MSW's services is based on a rate and actual time spent. This rate multiplied by the time spent resulted in the numbers billed which was higher than the estimate. |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | Predetermined. | $9,275.00 | Billing for MSW's services is based on a rate and actual time spent. This rate multiplied by the time spent resulted in the numbers billed which was higher than the estimate |
| NETA Financial Management | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | Half of attached quotation is for WSKG-TV the other half is for WSKA | $2,500.00 | N/A |
| Additional Field Engineering Service, 3 Days | $7,500.00 | $7,500.00 | Attach price schedule. From MSW | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | Predetermined. | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | Predetermined. | $893.50 | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | Predetermined. | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | Predetermined cost estimate | $3,975.00 | Billing for MSW's services is based on a rate and actual time spent. This rate multiplied by the time spent resulted in the numbers billed which was higher than the estimate |
| Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | Predetermined cost estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Project management of the transition | $28,440.00 | $22,500.00 | Predetermined cost estimate | $550.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
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| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
| NETA Financial Management | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service, 3 Days | Information not provided. |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
| 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 and or review reimbursement form | |
| Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | Information not provided. |
| Project management of the transition |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $89,615.00 | $89,065.00 | N/A | $632.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $544,456.00 | $678,646.00 | N/A | $33,460.50 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $89,615.00 | $89,065.00 | $632.00 | ||
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $35,265.00 | $35,265.00 | Removal and disposal of existing combiner system and transmitter post-transition. Quotations attached as P2984ONSITE-R6 and P3635, respectively. $7550+$27715=$35265 | N/A | N/A |
| Quarterly Progress Reports | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Assist with and prepare FCC-required quarterly progress reports for station. | $269.00 | N/A |
| Additional Legal Expenses | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Additional legal expenses necessary to advise and assist small market public TV station with repack requirements. | $363.00 | N/A |
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $11,000.00 | $11,000.00 | Study of existing cable channel coverage and notification to MVPDs of channel change. Scope is presumed similar to Medical Facility notification, estimated cost matches Widelity cost for Medical Facility notification. | N/A | N/A |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | Cost of producing a 1 minute spot and producing a informational crawl. | $0.00 | N/A |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | Predetermined cost estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Site Survey | $15,300.00 | $15,300.00 | Quotation by Comark attached as P3636 | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
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| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | Information not provided. |
| Quarterly Progress Reports | |
| Additional Legal Expenses | |
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | Information not provided. |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification | Information not provided. |
| Site Survey | Information not provided. |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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| Total for all systems | $544,456.00 | $678,646.00 | $33,460.50 |
| 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 |
