Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Doing Business As: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY |
Lester E (Jak) Tichenor PO Box 62708 MAILCODE 6602 CARBONDALE, IL 62901 United States |
+1 (618) 453-6181 | jak.tichenor@wsiu.org | Not-for-Profit |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Greg Best Consulting Engineer Greg Best Consulting, Inc. |
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 | WSEC requires a new tower as two structural analyses confirmed it is required. A new antenna & xmtr will be purchased to replicate coverage. Final xmtr facility will be constructed with new tower & antenna. See attached Transition plan document. |
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 | DCD20PL1 | |
Year | 2001 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 5 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | UAXTE-12 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 6.7 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Existing Harris DiamondCD transmitter is not supported for new channel of operation. New xmtr will be needed. See transition plan document. |
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 | N/A | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 3 inches | |
Length | 50.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
Description | N/A | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Heating and Cooling | |
Size | 10 tons | |
Other Size | N/A | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | Yes |
Size | 150.0 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 |
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 this antenna currently shared with any other stations? | No | |
Is this 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 | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Other | |
Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
Number of Panels | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | Slot Antenna - single channel tuned | |
ERP: | 75.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-24GTH-R O4 | |
Year | 2002 |
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? | Yes | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | No | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
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: | 80.8 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ATW28H3-ETO12-18H | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Existing antenna will not function on the assigned frequency. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | |
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 | 4 1/16 inches inches | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | |
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 | Rigid | |
Diameter | 4 1/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1000 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 | Rigid | |
Diameter | 4 1/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1000 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | New transmission line must be in place at the time transmission begins on new tower or a loss of service will occur. |
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 | Construct New |
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) | No | |
Others Types of Users | Yes | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | No | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1221865 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 39° 36' 09.2" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 090° 02' 47.4" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 976.04 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 915.67 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 672.89 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | West Central Illinois Educational Telecommunications Corporation | |
Date Constructed | 09/23/2002 |
Users |
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Section | Question | Response |
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Construct New Tower | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Height | 912.00 feet | |
Justification for New Tower | Two structural analyses were conducted and both found that the existing structure and foundation do not meet current tower standard. See attachment WSEC Documentation for new tower.pdf (attached). |
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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STL-TSL Equipment |
Please refer to file - WSEC-Microwave Justification.PDF This tower is the 2nd in a string of 7 towers sending programming, transmitter control & telemetry between master control and our three broadcast stations. |
Interim Tower structural analysis |
Structural analysis to determine interim tower height available to support antenna for interim plan. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 320 | |
Explanation | 399 Forms assistance, onsite planning and supervision during transmitter, antenna & tower work; coordination of involved entities in the project. | |
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | Yes |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? | N/A | |
Critical Facility | N/A | |
Terrain-Shielded Facility | N/A | |
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services | Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
NEPA Section 106 environmental review | No | |
Environmental Assessment | No | |
ASR Modification | Yes | |
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | Yes | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | Yes | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers | Yes | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Section | Question | Response |
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AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
Is Remediation needed? | No | |
Facility Expenses | Name | N/A |
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed | N/A | |
Name | N/A | |
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? | Yes | |
Permit and Filing Costs | Local Zoning | No |
Non-zoning permits | No | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | No | |
FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | No | |
Other Miscellaneous Expenses | Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? | Yes |
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | Yes |
Name | Description |
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Fiber equipment for WSEC |
See justification & explanation of lower tower cost without microwave. Fiber equipment replaces STL-TSL equipment. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $375,700.00 | $372,600.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,355,008.30 | $2,866,546.35 | N/A | $1,524,133.81 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter UAXTE-12 | $375,700.00 | $372,600.00 | $0.00 | ||
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 6.7 kW | $245,000.00 | $245,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $37,150.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
10 Ton system | $60,500.00 | $58,900.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 150.0 | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | Building size expansion to accomodate new transmitter and HVAC ductwork. | N/A | N/A |
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $2,600.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,400.00 | $14,050.00 | 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 | $552,800.00 | $105,520.00 | N/A | $94,325.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,355,008.30 | $2,866,546.35 | N/A | $1,524,133.81 | N/A |
Primary Antenna ATW28H3-ETO12-18H | $552,800.00 | $105,520.00 | $94,325.00 | ||
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized | $289,500.00 | $0.00 | Applicant acknowledges that it is responsible for the Epol cost portion of the antenna and seeks only to be reimbursed for the Hpol version of the antenna. Cost of Hpol portion of antenna is covered in separate antenna line. | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,250.00 | Sweep test of new line and antenna. See ERI Proposal 20190207-592 Rev A | $4,375.00 | N/A |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) | $9,570.00 | $9,320.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized | $247,000.00 | $89,950.00 | ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***ERI Proposal 20190207-592 Rev A- Attached. Price above indicates deduction for Hpol version. | $89,950.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized | Information not provided. |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) | Information not provided. |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $142,000.00 | $97,405.05 | N/A | $68,183.53 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,355,008.30 | $2,866,546.35 | N/A | $1,524,133.81 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $142,000.00 | $97,405.05 | $68,183.53 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16" | $142,000.00 | $97,405.05 | See ERI proposal 20190207-592 Rev A. This quote includes transmission line and air dryer | $68,183.53 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16" |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $2,066,769.00 | $2,050,369.00 | N/A | $1,322,391.47 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,355,008.30 | $2,866,546.35 | N/A | $1,524,133.81 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
Primary Tower | $2,066,769.00 | $2,050,369.00 | $1,322,391.47 | ||
Interim Tower structural analysis | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
STL-TSL Equipment | $0.00 | $0.00 | Please refer to file - WSEC - Microwave Justification ... and per quote from Heartland Video Systems - see file - WSEC - HVS Commscope Antennas Gear.PDF. This amount is zero as fiber equipment costs were substituted for microwave equipment & install. | N/A | N/A |
Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $210,500.00 | $200,000.00 | Replacement antennae and waveguide for microwave on new tower plus rigging to remove old antennae and replaced tower structure once new structure is complete and online. | $3,200.00 | N/A |
New tower | $1,842,469.00 | $1,842,469.00 | See ERI Proposal 20190207-592. Manufacture (discounted), construct and equip replacement 912' tower and decommission existing tower. | $1,312,491.47 | N/A |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $6,700.00 | ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** | $6,700.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Interim Tower structural analysis | Information not provided. |
STL-TSL Equipment | Information not provided. |
Tall Tower (greater than 500') | |
New tower | |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $83,960.00 | $108,425.00 | N/A | $39,233.81 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,355,008.30 | $2,866,546.35 | N/A | $1,524,133.81 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $83,960.00 | $108,425.00 | $39,233.81 | ||
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $4,500.00 | Please refer to uploaded file "WSEC Legal Counsel Budget.PDF" -- Additional legal counsel costs incurred due to unanticipated need for a new tower at this site. | $2,416.50 | Additional legal counsel required due to problems with 'saving' the 399 schedule without losing tower work dollar amounts. Received numerous errors on "saving & exiting'. Required repeated contact with FCC I.T. personnel (Raphael) to rectify. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $30,000.00 | Additional amount added to budget for legal counsel expenses due to legal complexities associated with unanticipated construction of a new tower at this site. | $25,398.81 | Additional legal fees due to unanticipated need to replace tower. |
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | $2,105.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $2,343.50 | 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 |
Project management of the transition | $50,560.00 | $49,280.00 | N/A | $9,075.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $4,095.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase | $2,105.00 | $2,050.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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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 | |
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | Information not provided. |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | Information not provided. |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | Information not provided. |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Project management of the transition | |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | Information not provided. |
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $133,779.30 | $132,227.30 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,355,008.30 | $2,866,546.35 | N/A | $1,524,133.81 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $133,779.30 | $132,227.30 | $0.00 | ||
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $333.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Fiber equipment for WSEC | $90,394.30 | $90,394.30 | This cost is substituted in place of the microwave STL-TSL equipment and installation services. See attached justification and quote from HVS for fiber equipment. | N/A | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | Tx @ 5400 Antenna @ 7700 Misc @ 1900 | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | Antenna, transmitter, packaging materials. | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $3,355,008.30 | $2,866,546.35 | $1,524,133.81 |
Question | Response |
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The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | No |
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | No |
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Lester E Tichenor Interim Executive Director 07/05/2019 |