Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WNYT-TV, LLC Doing Business As: WNYT-TV, LLC |
Ryan Vandewiele 3415 University Ave., West St. Paul, MN 55114 United States |
+1 (651) 642-4334 | RVandewiele@hbi.com | Limited Liability Company |
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Charles R. Naftalin Legal Counsel Holland & Knight LLP |
800 17th Street, N.W. Suite #1100 Washington, DC 20006 United States |
+1 (202) 457-7040 | charles.naftalin@hklaw.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 | WNYT will install a new transmitter, transmission line, and antenna to replace its existing facility. |
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) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Model | MAGNUM DTT2.5KSU | |
Year | 2001 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 2500 W |
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-4R | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 2400 W | |
Justification for New Transmitter | The existing transmitter is channel specific and cannot be retuned. The model is discontinued and the manufacturer is defunct. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Other Transmitter Costs | ||
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? | Yes | |
Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 1 inches | |
Length | 150.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | Circuit Breaker, Flexible Conduit, Disconnect Panel | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
Name | Description |
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Remote Control |
Remote Control Interface |
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) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | No | |
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 | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | AL8-O | |
Year | 2010 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Ownership | Owned | |
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 | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TLP-12B/VP | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Existing antenna is channel specific. The translator is moving to a new channel. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | No |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | Yes |
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 | Utilize Existing |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
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 | MYAT |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 4 1/16 inches | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 690 feet per run |
Name | Description |
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Station Load |
Transmission Load |
Extension |
Extension of Existing Transmission Line |
Jumpers |
Flexible Transmission Line Jumper from Existing Transmission Line to New Antenna |
Reducers |
Reducing Adapter |
Patch Panel |
3-Port Patch Panel for Transmitter Testing to Station Load |
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) | |
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 | Yes | |
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 | 1004249 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 42° 47' 09.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 073° 37' 41.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 737.52 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 693.56 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 950.12 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | WNYT-TV, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1978 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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20922 | W254DA | FX |
6613 | WQBK-FM | FM |
Users |
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Public Safety |
Land Mobile |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study need for guyed or free-standing tower |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | No reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 80 | |
Explanation | WNYT intends to consult the antenna and transmitter manufacturers for installation of their respective equipment. | |
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for displacement application | 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 | |
Prepare Form 601 | No | |
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 | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs | Yes | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | Yes |
RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
Is Remediation needed? | No | |
Permit and Filing Costs | FCC Construction Permit Major Change | No |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | Yes | |
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 | |
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR) | Frequency Coordination for Unidirection System | No |
Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System | No | |
New Point to Point Microwave System | No |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $102,616.00 | $95,186.77 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $404,415.50 | $297,309.77 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter UAXTE-4R | $102,616.00 | $95,186.77 | $0.00 | ||
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | $84,000.00 | $68,740.77 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Remote Control | $5,916.00 | $5,916.00 | Estimated cost based on attached quote. | N/A | N/A |
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation | $10,000.00 | $17,830.00 | The estimated cost is based on a quote for survey and installation provided by the equipment manufacturer. | N/A | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Circuit Breaker, Flexible Conduit, Disconnect Panel | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
1" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | 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 | $23,131.00 | $20,992.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $404,415.50 | $297,309.77 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TLP-12B/VP | $23,131.00 | $20,992.00 | $0.00 | ||
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Elliptical | $12,776.00 | $12,776.00 | The propose antenna is an upgrade from an existing 8-bay antenna to a 12-bay elliptically-polarized antenna. We are requesting reimbursement only for the equivalent cost of the 8-bay horizontally polarized antenna. Quotes for both antennas are attached. | N/A | N/A |
Side Mount antenna brackets | $4,625.00 | $1,816.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | $5,730.00 | $6,400.00 | Estimated cost is based on attached antenna manufacturer's quote. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $16,866.00 | $16,866.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $404,415.50 | $297,309.77 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $16,866.00 | $16,866.00 | $0.00 | ||
Patch Panel | $2,098.00 | $2,098.00 | This estimated cost covers a patch panel to switch the transmitter from the antenna to the station load for testing. | N/A | N/A |
Station Load | $5,190.00 | $5,190.00 | This estimate covers a station load for off-air transmitter testing. | N/A | N/A |
Reducers | $992.00 | $992.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Extension | $7,470.00 | $7,470.00 | This cost is to extend an existing rigid transmission line to the height of the proposed antenna. | N/A | N/A |
Jumpers | $1,116.00 | $1,116.00 | 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 | $166,450.00 | $100,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $404,415.50 | $297,309.77 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $166,450.00 | $100,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $157,750.00 | $92,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Study needed for guyed or free-standing tower | $8,700.00 | $8,000.00 | 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 | $89,407.50 | $58,625.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $404,415.50 | $297,309.77 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $89,407.50 | $58,625.00 | $0.00 | ||
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $52,600.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,577.50 | $1,575.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $2,100.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RF Exposure Measurements | $12,100.00 | $9,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,050.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $8,440.00 | $8,400.00 | 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 | $5,945.00 | $5,640.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $404,415.50 | $297,309.77 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $5,945.00 | $5,640.00 | $0.00 | ||
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $805.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $404,415.50 | $297,309.77 | $0.00 |
Question | Response |
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The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | |
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. | Ryan Vandewiele Vice President 11/13/2019 |