| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV Doing Business As: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV |
Shae Hopkins 600 COOPER DR LEXINGTON, KY 40502 United States |
+1 (859) 258-7000 | SHOPKINS@KET.ORG | Government Entity |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Greg Best Greg Best Consulting, Inc. |
Greg Best 16100 Outlook Avenue Stilwell, KS 66085 United States |
+1 (816) 792-2913 | gbconsulting54@gmail.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. | No |
| Briefly describe transition plan | Please see attached repack plan exhibit. |
| 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 | ||
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | ||
| Site | ||
| Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
| Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
| Model | DHD20P1 | |
| Year | 2001 | |
| Type | Solid state | |
| IOT Power Type | ||
| Description | ||
| Power capacity | ||
| Solid State Cooling | Air | |
| Solid State Power Capacity | 5 kw | |
| Other Transmitter Type |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Description of Use | ||
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | Maxiva UAXTE-8 | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid state | |
| IOT Power Type | ||
| Other | ||
| Power capacity | ||
| Solid State Cooling | Air | |
| Solid State Power Capacity | 5 kw | |
| Other Transmitter Type | ||
| Justification for New Transmitter | Pre-auction transmitter no longer supported by supplier; not re-tunable. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | Yes |
| Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
| Transformer (480V) | No | |
| Power | ||
| Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
| Size | 3 inches | |
| Length | 50.0 feet | |
| Other Electrical Service | No | |
| Description | ||
| HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
| Type | ||
| Size | ||
| Other Size | ||
| Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
| Size | ||
| Channel 14 Costs | Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? | |
| Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? | ||
| Is additional field engineering time needed? | ||
| Number of Days |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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: | 54.80 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | TLP-16B(48) | |
| Year | 2001 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Type | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Top-mount single | |
| 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: | 32.40 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | ATW19H3-CTO-29H | |
| Year | 2017 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | Primary antenna is not broadband or able to be tuned to a new channel. New top mount reduces overall repack cost. Please see Repack Plan Exhibit for details. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 1/8 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 5 inches | |
| Segment Length | N/A | |
| Other Segment Length | ||
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 585 feet per run |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 inches | |
| Segment Length | N/A | |
| Other Segment Length | ||
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 615 feet per run | |
| Justification for New Transmission Line | Installation of new line makes possible the operation of the current facility while the tower is rigged and the construction of the new facility is underway. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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? | No | |
| Is tower compliant with Rev G? | No | |
| Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
| ASR Number | 1044046 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 37° 05' 23.0" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 086° 38' 05.0" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 616.13 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 574.80 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 759.18 feet | |
| Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
| Tower Owner | KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DBA = WKGB TV | |
| Date Constructed | 01/01/1968 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 71856 | WKYU-FM | FM |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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: | Minor Reinforcements needed |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Load Study |
Structural engineering tower load study is required to design tower reinforcements and rigging. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
| Number of Hours | 80 | |
| Explanation | KET Staff require outside services to manage the upgrades. | |
| 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 | No | |
| RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
| RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
| Number of Days | N/A | |
| Justification | N/A |
| 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 | 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? | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $284,200.00 | $277,450.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $1,077,510.00 | $1,211,800.00 | N/A | $34,314.84 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter Maxiva UAXTE-8 | $284,200.00 | $277,450.00 | $0.00 | ||
| 3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $2,500.00 | $2,450.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $37,150.00 | $36,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,050.00 | $13,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4 - 6 kW | $230,500.00 | $225,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $259,050.00 | $253,100.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $1,077,510.00 | $1,211,800.00 | N/A | $34,314.84 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna ATW19H3-CTO-29H | $259,050.00 | $253,100.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $12,000.00 | $11,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,550.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized | $240,500.00 | $235,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $62,730.00 | $61,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $1,077,510.00 | $1,211,800.00 | N/A | $34,314.84 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $62,730.00 | $61,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 5" | $62,730.00 | $61,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $396,100.00 | $552,000.00 | N/A | $28,624.97 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $1,077,510.00 | $1,211,800.00 | N/A | $34,314.84 | N/A |
| Primary Tower TOWER | $396,100.00 | $552,000.00 | $28,624.97 | ||
| Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $153,500.00 | $150,000.00 | N/A | $5,174.97 | N/A |
| Load Study | $12,000.00 | $12,000.00 | Structural engineering tower load study is required to design tower reinforcements and rigging. | $10,500.00 | N/A |
| Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $205,000.00 | $365,000.00 | KET obtained quotation of realistic scope of tower rigging work from reputable supplier. Please see attached Tower Work exhibit. | N/A | N/A |
| Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | $25,600.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | $12,950.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | |
| Load Study | |
| Tall Tower (greater than 500') | Information not provided. |
| Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $58,680.00 | $57,250.00 | N/A | $5,689.87 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $1,077,510.00 | $1,211,800.00 | N/A | $34,314.84 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $58,680.00 | $57,250.00 | $5,689.87 | ||
| RF Exposure Measurements | $20,500.00 | $20,000.00 | KET requires RFR study of this site with co-located broadcast facilities. | N/A | N/A |
| FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase | $2,050.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | $2,050.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,305.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | $370.00 | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,120.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $1,037.00 | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,535.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,070.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $962.50 | N/A |
| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,170.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $1,684.37 | N/A |
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,560.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $1,636.00 | N/A |
| Project management of the transition | $12,320.00 | $12,000.00 | KET Staff require outside services to manage the upgrades. | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| RF Exposure Measurements | Information not provided. |
| 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 | |
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | |
| Project management of the transition | Information not provided. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $16,750.00 | $10,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $1,077,510.00 | $1,211,800.00 | N/A | $34,314.84 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $16,750.00 | $10,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | KET estimate to search for and notify all cable companies. | N/A | N/A |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | KET estimate for developing and airing announcement. | N/A | N/A |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | KET estimate based on known costs. | N/A | N/A |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,250.00 | $5,000.00 | GBC estimate based on known quotations | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Storage | $500.00 | $500.00 | GBC estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $1,077,510.00 | $1,211,800.00 | $34,314.84 |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| Is construction complete? | No |
| 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. |
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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. | Shae Hopkins Executive Director 10/13/2018 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Submission of Actual Cost Documentation 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. | Shae Hopkins Executive Director 10/13/2018 |
