Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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CBS TELEVISION LICENSES LLC Doing Business As: CBS TELEVISION LICENSES LLC |
Daniel G. Ryson 1725 DeSales St. NW Suite 501 Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 457-4505 | dryson@cbs.com | Limited Liability Company |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Daniel G. Ryson CBS |
Daniel G. Ryson 1725 DeSales Street NW Suite 501 Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 457-4074 | dryson@cbs.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. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | American Tower will build an interim site in Needham, MA, including a broadband antenna and transmitter building to be used while building the permanent site in Needham Heights, MA |
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 | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | When Main TX Unavailable | |
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 | Diamond | |
Year | 2008 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 14 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | UAXTE-24 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 14.4 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Manufacturer Cannot Re-tune Existing Transmitter (see Exhibit 1). |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 150 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
Size | N/A | |
Length | N/A | |
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 |
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 | Sigma | |
Year | 1999 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Two | |
Power Capacity | 46 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ULXTE-72 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 47.2 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | GatesAir won't retune (see Exhibit 1). Non-upgraded IOT transmitter is more expensive (see Exhibit 2). Proposed transmitter is less expensive (See Exhibit 3). |
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 | No | |
Size | N/A | |
Length | N/A | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | Transformer and surge suppressor. See Exhibit 3 Item C. | |
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 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ULXTE-72 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 47.2 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Required to maintain WBZ-TV operations from Interim site while main antenna is rebuilt. See also Exhibit 4. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | Yes |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 500 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 2 inches | |
Length | 200.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | Various Electrical Service from attached GatesAir Estimate (see Exhibit 3). | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Cooling Only | |
Size | 20 tons | |
Other Size | N/A | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | Yes |
Size | 1500.0 square feet | |
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 | |
Inside RF System | Is an additional interior RF system required to support this interim transmitter? | No |
Name | Description |
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TX Room Electrical |
Various Electrical work. See proposal in Exhibit 22 |
Ice Shield |
For HVAC Equipment |
New Sub Panels |
Four (4) new sub panels at approximately 200 amps each. |
100 Feet 4-Inch Conduit |
100 Feet 4-Inch Conduit |
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 | Lease New |
Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | American Tower Corporation | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | Yes | |
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 | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Top | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 4 | |
Number of Panels | 99 | |
Design power capacity in use | 87.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 698.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 825.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TAD-24UDA-5/60-MR | |
Year | 1999 |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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65684 | WCVB-TV |
72098 | WGBX-TV |
73982 | WSBK-TV |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Lease New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | American Tower Corporation | |
Is antenna shared? | Yes | |
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 | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 4 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 56 | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 608.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 99.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 740.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Top Mount 14 bay Broadband antenna required to accommodate the new repack frequencies. This antenna will be a four-sided assembly mast. In use power capacity is unknown. Pre-transition antenna has 120 panels. See Exhibit 5. |
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 | 4 | |
Frequencies of channels supported | Upper and lower frequency | |
Frequency | 470.0 MHz - 608.0 MHz | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | No | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | Broadband | |
Feed Line Size | 8 3/16 inches 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 |
Name | Description |
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Install Combiner |
Installation of combiner; Single chain of 5 high power constant impedance waveguide modules, and/or dual chains of 5 directional filter modules per Dielectric layout. required for broadband antenna system. See Exhibit 5. |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Lease New | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | American Tower Corporation | |
Is antenna shared? | Yes | |
Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
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 | |
Antenna position in stack | Bottom | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 5 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 56 | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 608.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 99.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 740.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Required for shared use by five stations at interim site. See Exhibit 4 for interim site justification. |
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 | 5 | |
Frequencies of channels supported | Upper and lower frequency | |
Frequency | 470.0 MHz - 608.0 MHz | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | No | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | B | |
Feed Line Size | 8 3/16 inches | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an 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 |
Name | Description |
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Combiner Installation |
Installation of combiner; Single chain of 5 high power constant impedance waveguide modules, and/or dual chains of 5 directional filter modules per Dielectric layout. required for broadband antenna system. See Exhibit 16. |
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 | Leased | |
Owner | American Tower Corporation | |
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 | 8 3/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1440 feet per run |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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72098 | WGBX-TV |
65684 | WCVB-TV |
73982 | WSBK-TV |
Name | Description |
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Nitrogen Generator |
Nitrogen Generator Upgrade. See Exhibit 15, Line 1-B-1. |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Lease New | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 8 3/16 inches | |
Segment Length | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | ||
Number of parallel runs | 2 | |
Length | 1250 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Two (2) 8-3/16" Broadband rigid transmission lines, six (6) elbows (3 each line) and a nitrogen generator for pressurization. Required for Interim antenna. See Exhibit 16. |
Name | Description |
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Nitrogen Generator |
Nitrogen Generator Upgrade. See Exhibit 16, Line 1-B-1. |
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 | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Interim Use | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Candelabra | |
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? | Unknown | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1004233 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 42° 18' 10.7" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 071° 13' 04.9" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1200.77 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1101.04 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 150.92 feet | |
Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
Tower Owner | American Towers, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 04/19/2005 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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26897 | WWBX | FM |
6463 | WFXT | DTV |
23439 | WBOS | FM |
1901 | WBZ-FM | FM |
9639 | WODS | FM |
73238 | WLVI | DTV |
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 | Candelabra |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Construction Management |
Nine hours on Modification project management and fifteen hours for RF installation project management for a total of twenty days. See Exhibit 6. |
Interim Tower Rent |
Interim Tower Rent. See Exhibit 6. |
Tower Permit Packages |
Tower and ground equipment drawing package. Required for local approvals. See Exhibit 6. |
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 | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Candelabra | |
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 | 1003433 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 42° 18' 37.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 071° 14' 12.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1296.24 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1192.24 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 152.89 feet | |
Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
Tower Owner | American Tower, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1957 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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73982 | WSBK-TV | DTV |
72099 | WGBH-TV | DTV |
72098 | WGBX-TV | DTV |
68241 | WBUR-FM | FM |
65684 | WCVB-TV | DTV |
18783 | WYDN | DTV |
10542 | WKLB-FM | 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 | Candelabra |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Tower Project Management |
(44) hours on Modification project management and RF installation project management. |
Tower Permit Packages |
The generation of a construction drawing package for one (1) broadcasters/customers. See Exhibit 5. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 250 | |
Explanation | Company lacks sufficient resources. | |
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 | Yes | |
Quantity | 1 | |
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 | No |
For Auxiliary Facility | N/A | |
For Main Facility | N/A | |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
For Auxiliary Facility | N/A | |
For Main Facility | N/A | |
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 | Yes | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | No | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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LocalPermits |
Prepare and submit forms for necessary electrical, building and other permits. |
RF System Test |
Testing of the combiners to ensure one frequency is tuned for optimal patterns. See Exhibits 5 and 6. |
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 | Yes | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | No | |
FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | Yes | |
Other Miscellaneous Expenses | Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? | No |
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | No | |
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? | No | |
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | Yes |
Name | Description |
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Site Security |
Site security for installation and storage of Transmission line and materials for 30 days X 12 hours. These materials are a high risk of theft due to the material makeup such as copper, brass and aluminum. (See Exhibit 3.) |
Disconnect Transmitters |
Labor and expenses for disconnect and removal of existing transmitters. See Exhibit 3 Item F and Exhibit 9 Item F. |
Asbestos and Lead Paint Testing |
Asbestos testing, removal and abatement for walls which could contain lead paint and/or the flooring may contain asbestos, because of the age of the facility and the era when the original construction took place. (See Exhibit 3.) |
Building Partition |
This cost is to provide permitting for building partition and electrical service installation in the shared space. This install is to provide security for broadcasters and sufficient power for transmitters. See Exhibit 3. |
Ice Shield for HVAC |
Ice protection for HVAC compressor units near tower in areas prone to ice and snow. See Exhibit 3. |
Public Hearing |
Public hearing to alter height of primary tower by changing top antenna. See Exhibit 2. |
Site Coordination Meeting |
Site coordination meetings with all broadcasters, contractors and vendors involved with the site deliveries and construction. This cost is for travel and logistics expenses accrued. See Exhibits 2 and 3. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $3,627,598.64 | $3,175,066.34 | N/A | $1,914,334.77 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $7,481,724.54 | $4,179,882.24 | N/A | $2,218,282.02 | N/A |
Interim Transmitter ULXTE-72 | $1,723,549.82 | $1,445,711.62 | $1,289,654.23 | ||
TX Room Electrical | $91,631.00 | $91,631.00 | Transmitter Room Electrical Work - Various. See proposal attached as Exhibit 22. | $42,867.90 | N/A |
100 Feet 4-Inch Conduit | $1,920.00 | $1,920.00 | 100' L/F of 4" conduit and larger conductor. Brings in an additional 500 KVA for new transmitters, HVAC, Air handlers and house power. The existing power supply is is inadequate for the new repack equipment. See Exhibit 6. | $1,440.00 | N/A |
New Sub Panels | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Provide proper voltage and current for each additional transmitter, house power, HVAC, and ancillary equipment. See Exhibit 6. | $7,500.00 | N/A |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 1500.0 | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | This cost is to provide permitting for building partition and electrical service installation in the shared space. This install is to provide security for broadcasters and sufficient power for transmitters. See Exhibit 6. | $1,350.00 | N/A |
Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:20 (Other) | $22,000.00 | $22,000.00 | 20 ton HVAC split units to maintain operational temperatures. This is to supplement existing HVAC. Calculation for the HVAC size is calculated using the power of the three transmitters at 30% efficiency. See Exhibit 6. | $16,500.00 | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Various Electrical Service from attached GatesAir Estimate (see Exhibit 3). | $12,998.82 | $12,998.82 | Transformer and surge suppressor required to support interim transmitter. See Exhibit 8, Item D. | $12,998.82 | N/A |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $5,200.00 | $1,000.00 | This cost includes 200 L/F of 2" conduit and conductor to supply HVAC, Air handlers and House power. The existing power supply is inadequate for the additional power demands of the new repack equipment. See Exhibit 6. | $750.00 | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 500 KVA | $48,400.00 | $9,200.00 | Install additional 500 KVA transformer for new tenant space to operate transmitter, heat exchangers and other equipment on the new repack frequency into the broadband antenna. See Exhibit 6. | $6,900.00 | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $7,260.00 | New Switchgear required accommodate the repack equipment and new 500 KVA transformer. The existing service does not have sufficient capacity to support transmitters. See Exhibit 6. | $5,445.00 | N/A |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,400.00 | $2,740.00 | Install 3 phase, 800 amp, 480 VAC in existing common area of the building being changed to a shared space for one transmitter which currently does not support the required power capacity. See Exhibit 6. | $2,055.00 | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW | $1,473,000.00 | $1,281,161.80 | Please see Exhibit 8, Items A, B, D, and E plus Heat Exchanger Unistrut Frame, Exhibit 20. | $1,188,847.51 | N/A |
Ice Shield | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | Required to protect outdoor HVAC units. | $3,000.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-72 | $1,485,998.82 | $1,312,554.72 | $449,676.77 | ||
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW | $1,473,000.00 | $1,299,555.90 | See Exhibit 3, Items A, B, C, and E | $449,676.77 | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Transformer and surge suppressor. See Exhibit 3 Item C. | $12,998.82 | $12,998.82 | Transformer and surge suppressor. Required for proper operation of transmitter. See Exhibit 3, Item D. | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmitter UAXTE-24 | $418,050.00 | $416,800.00 | $175,003.77 | ||
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.4 kW | $392,500.00 | $392,500.00 | Widelity Catalog Pricing for 15 kW. Actual replacement transmitter is an upgrade. An estimate is provided as Exhibit 9. | $175,003.77 | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA | $25,550.00 | $24,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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TX Room Electrical | |
100 Feet 4-Inch Conduit | |
New Sub Panels | |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 1500.0 | |
Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:20 (Other) | |
Other Electrical Service: Various Electrical Service from attached GatesAir Estimate (see Exhibit 3). | |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 500 KVA | |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW | |
Ice Shield | |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW | |
Other Electrical Service: Transformer and surge suppressor. See Exhibit 3 Item C. | Information not provided. |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.4 kW | |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $1,407,797.00 | $475,787.00 | N/A | $125,567.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $7,481,724.54 | $4,179,882.24 | N/A | $2,218,282.02 | N/A |
Interim Antenna TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T | $196,667.00 | $231,787.00 | $125,567.00 | ||
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $3,000.00 | See Exhibit 6. | $2,250.00 | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount Five Station broadband panel antenna elliptically or circularly polarized | $76,787.00 | $76,787.00 | New Dielectric 14 bay, 56 elements total, 1 assembly mast. See Exhibit 16. | $62,417.00 | N/A |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $135,400.00 | Dual chains of mask filter/combiner modules per Dielectric layout. Includes input power dividers and output switching to allow transmitter alignment/testing not otherwise available. Eliminates need for mask filter. See Exhibit 16 Line 3-C-1. | $50,250.00 | N/A |
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) | $18,950.00 | $6,600.00 | Two (2) Elbow complex for the input of the new Broadband antenna. See Exhibit 16. | $5,400.00 | N/A |
Combiner Installation | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Installation of dual chain combiner. See Exhibit 16 Line 3-C-2 for this cost estimate. | $5,250.00 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T | $1,211,130.00 | $244,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Install Combiner | $11,250.00 | $11,250.00 | Installation cost of the new combiner. Required to replace existing combiner and support required multi-station antenna. See Exhibit 15. | N/A | N/A |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $91,500.00 | Constant impedance waveguide modules, and/or dual chains of 4 directional filter modules per Dielectric layout. Eliminates need for transmitter mask filter. See Exhibit 15. | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized | $1,090,000.00 | $126,250.00 | TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T Top Mount 14 bay Broadband antenna, with 56 elements total, required to accommodate the new repack frequencies. This antenna will be a four-sided assembly mast. See Exhibit 15. | N/A | N/A |
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) | $18,950.00 | $10,000.00 | Elbow complex for top mount antenna being used for repacked stations. See Exhibit 15. | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Sweep test of existing antenna | |
UHF - High Power Top Mount Five Station broadband panel antenna elliptically or circularly polarized | |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | |
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) | |
Combiner Installation | |
Install Combiner | Information not provided. |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | Information not provided. |
Sweep test of existing antenna | Information not provided. |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized | Information not provided. |
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $1,003,500.00 | $90,900.00 | N/A | $48,281.50 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $7,481,724.54 | $4,179,882.24 | N/A | $2,218,282.02 | N/A |
Interim Transmission Line | $1,000,500.00 | $87,900.00 | $48,281.50 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband | $997,500.00 | $84,900.00 | Material cost for two (2) 8‐3/16" Broadband rigid transmission lines, six (6) elbows (3 each line) and a nitrogen generator for pressurization control on the dual lines. Cost shared with other stations. See Exhibit 16. | $48,281.50 | N/A |
Nitrogen Generator | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | Nitrogen Generator Upgrade. See Exhibit 16, Line 1-B-1. | N/A | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Nitrogen Generator | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | Nitrogen Generator Upgrade. See Exhibit 15, Line 1-B-1. | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband | |
Nitrogen Generator | Information not provided. |
Nitrogen Generator | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $1,267,850.00 | $270,440.00 | N/A | $105,326.25 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $7,481,724.54 | $4,179,882.24 | N/A | $2,218,282.02 | N/A |
Auxiliary Tower GTOWER | $661,600.00 | $147,780.00 | $43,200.00 | ||
Interim Tower Rent | $57,600.00 | $57,600.00 | Interim Tower Rent - For Market Repack Period. See Exhibit 6, 1-B-1. | $43,200.00 | N/A |
Tower Permit Packages | $9,400.00 | $9,400.00 | Prepare tower, building, and ground drawings for local permits and approvals. Required to support required modifications needed for repack. See Exhibit 6. | N/A | N/A |
Construction Management | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | (9) hours on Modification project management and (15) hours for RF installation project management for a total of twenty (20) days. See Exhibit 6. | N/A | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $55,900.00 | This candelabra is classified as complex structure. The cost includes the installation of the new antenna, two transmission lines and tower brackets for additional transmission lines. See Exhibit 16. | N/A | N/A |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $4,380.00 | Mapping and Rigorous Structural analysis to access the structural capacity and modifications needed to accommodate the repacked equipment. See Exhibit 16. | N/A | N/A |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $17,500.00 | It is expected that the additional loads imposed on the tower by new repack equipment will cause the tower to fail. Minor reinforcement is necessary. See Exhibit 16. | N/A | N/A |
Primary Tower GTOWER | $606,250.00 | $122,660.00 | $62,126.25 | ||
Tower Permit Packages | $9,400.00 | $9,400.00 | Construction drawing packages for tower and ground construction. Required for local permits. See Exhibit 5. | $7,050.00 | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $74,250.00 | This tower has stacked antennas and is classified as a complex structure. The cost includes the installation of the new antenna, refurbishing of two (2) transmission Lines, any required transmission brackets. See Exhibit 15. | $42,000.00 | N/A |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $8,760.00 | Structural tower mapping to ensure the proper structural information is relayed to engineering for proposed repack equipment. Rigorous Structural analysis to access the structural capacity and modifications needed. See Exhibit 15 3-A-1. | $3,326.25 | N/A |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $25,000.00 | It is expected that the additional loads imposed on the tower by the new appurtenances required for the repack project will cause the tower to fail. The structural failure is expected to be in the minor category. See Exhibit 5. | $7,500.00 | N/A |
Tower Project Management | $5,250.00 | $5,250.00 | (44) hours on tower modification project management and RF installation project management. See Exhibit 15. | $2,250.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Interim Tower Rent | |
Tower Permit Packages | Information not provided. |
Construction Management | Information not provided. |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | Information not provided. |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | Information not provided. |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | Information not provided. |
Tower Permit Packages | |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | |
Tower Project Management |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $69,985.00 | $69,000.00 | N/A | $18,172.50 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $7,481,724.54 | $4,179,882.24 | N/A | $2,218,282.02 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $69,985.00 | $69,000.00 | $18,172.50 | ||
RF System Test | $8,000.00 | $8,000.00 | Testing of the combiner to ensure one frequency is tuned for optimal patterns. See Exhibits 5 and 6. | $1,875.00 | N/A |
LocalPermits | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | Prepare and submit applications for electrical, building and other required permits required for installation of repack equipment. See Exhibits 5 and 6. | $562.50 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,050.00 | $1,500.00 | 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 |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $5,000.00 | Transition timing is necessary at two sites. See quotes provided as Exhibits 5 and 6. | $1,875.00 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $39,500.00 | $37,500.00 | Company lacks internal resources. | $7,110.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $3,750.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $3,000.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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RF System Test | |
LocalPermits | |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | Information not provided. |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | |
Project management of the transition | |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $104,993.90 | $98,688.90 | N/A | $6,600.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $7,481,724.54 | $4,179,882.24 | N/A | $2,218,282.02 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $104,993.90 | $98,688.90 | $6,600.00 | ||
Site Coordination Meeting | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | Site coordination meeting with other broadcasters, contractors, vendors, and tower landlord. See Exhibit 15. | N/A | N/A |
Public Hearing | $440.00 | $440.00 | Public hearing cost (See Exhibit 6.) | $300.00 | N/A |
Ice Shield for HVAC | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | Ice protection for HVAC compressor split units placed in close proximity of tower in areas prone to ice and snow. (See Exhibit 6) | N/A | N/A |
Building Partition | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | This cost is to provide permitting for building partition and electrical service installation in the shared space. This install is to provide security for broadcasters and sufficient power for transmitters. (See Exhibit 6.) | N/A | N/A |
Asbestos and Lead Paint Testing | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | Asbestos testing, removal and abatement for walls which could contain lead paint and/or the flooring may contain asbestos, because of the age of the facility and the era when the original construction took place. (See Exhibit 6.) | $1,350.00 | N/A |
Disconnect Transmitters | $37,908.90 | $37,908.90 | Disconnect and Remove to Staging Area the WBZ-TV Main and Auxiliary Transmitters. See Exhibit 3 Item F and Exhibit 9 Item F. | N/A | N/A |
Site Security | $3,600.00 | $3,600.00 | Site security for installation and storage of Transmission line and materials for 30 days X 12 hours. These materials are a high risk of theft due to the material makeup such as copper, brass and aluminum. (See Exhibit 6.) | $2,700.00 | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $39,200.00 | $39,200.00 | Delivery of three transmitter and tower equipment required for repack. See Exhibits 3, 8, 9, and 15. | $2,250.00 | N/A |
Non-zoning permits | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | Per estimates. See Exhibits 5 and 6. | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $190.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $5,250.00 | See Exhibit 7. | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Site Coordination Meeting | Information not provided. |
Public Hearing | |
Ice Shield for HVAC | Information not provided. |
Building Partition | Information not provided. |
Asbestos and Lead Paint Testing | |
Disconnect Transmitters | Information not provided. |
Site Security | |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | Information not provided. |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | |
Non-zoning permits | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | Information not provided. |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | Information not provided. |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
---|---|---|---|
Total for all systems | $7,481,724.54 | $4,179,882.24 | $2,218,282.02 |
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 |
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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. | Andrew J Siegel Assistant Secretary 03/01/2019 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Submission of Actual Cost Documentation Statements | WILLFUL FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR FICTITIOUS STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISIONMENT (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 AND/OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 3729-3733). |
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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. | Andrew J Siegel Assistant Secretary 03/01/2019 |