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 |
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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 |
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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 | Please see attached repack plan exhibit. |
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 | ||
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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: | 54.80 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TLP-16B(48) | |
Year | 2001 |
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 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 |
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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 | 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 |
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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 | 5 inches | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | ||
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 585 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 | 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 |
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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? | 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 |
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71856 | WKYU-FM | FM |
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: | 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 |
Name | Description |
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Load Study |
Structural engineering tower load study is required to design tower reinforcements and rigging. |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 |
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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? | 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 | $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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | |
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Total for all systems | $1,077,510.00 | $1,211,800.00 | $34,314.84 |
Question | Response |
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Is construction complete? | 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. | Shae Hopkins Executive Director 10/13/2018 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 |