Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM Doing Business As: BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM |
WUWM Radio 1730 VAN HISE HALL 1220 LINDEN DRIVE MADISON, WI 53706 United States |
+1 (414) 270-1142 | strelec2@uwm.edu | Government Entity |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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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 | WUWM must shut off its main FM facility on the tower owned by WITI-TV while WITI-TV undergoes repack work. WUWM will broadcast from its licensed auxiliary facility (constructed in anticipation of the repack work) while the main WUWM facility is offair. |
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 | VS1 | |
Year | 2017 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Model Type | Analog | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 1.4 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 | VS1 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Model Type | Analog | |
Solid State Power capacity | 1.4 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | WUWM purchased a new Nautel VS1 transmitter for the auxiliary site because there was no existing transmitter or working spare transmitter available to WUWM. | |
Does the transmitter require the purchase of a new HD Importer? | No | |
Does the transmitter require the purchase of a new HD Exporter? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Other Transmitter Costs | Does the transmitter installation require an Additional Exciter? | No |
Does the transmitter installation require any additional transmitter installation costs? | No | |
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? | No | |
Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
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 |
Other Transmitter-Related Expenses | Does the replacement transmitter require a Remote Control? | Yes |
Does the replacement transmitter require an RDS Encoder? | No | |
Does the replacement transmitter require Audio Processing? | No |
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? | 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 | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Circular | |
Type | Other | |
Other Antenna Type | Retunable Dual Arrow Head Antenna | |
ERP: | 2.5 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | 6822-1 | |
Year | 2017 |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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42669 | WYMS |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Ownership | Owned | |
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 | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Circular | |
Type | Other | |
Other Antenna Type | Re-tunable Dual Arrowhead Antenna | |
ERP: | 2.5 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | 6822-1 | |
Year | 2017 | |
Justification for New Antenna | New antenna purchased to support frequencies for both WUWM and WYMS combined broadcasting. WYMS had an existing antenna when they were using the space by themselves. WUWM entered into an agreement to share the space requiring a new antenna. |
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 | 2 | |
Frequencies of channels supported | Upper and lower frequency | |
Frequency | 88.9 MHz - 89.7 MHz | |
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? | 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? | No |
FM Band Pass Filters | Do you require an FM band pass filter? | No |
Notch Filter | Do you require a Notch filter? | No |
De-Icers | Do you require De-Icers? | No |
Radomes | Do you require Radomes? | No |
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Male DIN Dapter |
Seven eighth inch to seven sixteenth male din adapter required for installation and connecting to existing section of transmission line. |
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) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
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 | |
Type | Flexible Foam | |
Diameter | 1/2 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 36 feet per run |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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42669 | WYMS |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Type | Flexible Foam | |
Diameter | 1/2 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 36 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Purchase for new transmission cable to go from transmitters to combiner and then connect to existing transmission line up the tower. | |
Interior RF Systems | Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require an additional or replacement Inside RF system including switching, patch panels, and dehydrators? | No |
Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require additional or replacement Inside RF system elbows, fitting, hangers, etc.? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | 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 | WUWM is a noncommercial public broadcaster with a lean staff without experience in the FCC's reimbursement program. | |
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | No | |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | No | |
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 | Yes | |
For Main Facility | No | |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | No | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | Yes | |
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 | No |
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 | 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)? | 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 | |
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 | |
1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems | No |
Name | Description |
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Higgins Tower |
Tower crew to replace old antenna and install new antenna on tower. |
Misc Audio and Radio Production Equipment |
Equipment to convert and receive audio to be broadcasted and other equipment required for broadcast needs. |
IT Networking Equipment |
Misc IT and networking equipment such as computer, router, switch, and cabling. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $10,900.00 | $12,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $94,438.50 | $76,310.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter VS1 | $10,900.00 | $12,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1.4 kW Analog | $8,500.00 | $8,500.00 | Nautel VS 1 transmitter with optional Orban audio processor installed. | N/A | N/A |
Other Transmitter-Related Expenses Remote Control | $2,400.00 | $4,000.00 | Burk remote control unit to control and monitor transmitter plus AutoPilot software and Plus Connect for Nautel VS1 transmitter and RSI enabled. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $23,382.50 | $13,600.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $94,438.50 | $76,310.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Antenna 6822-1 | $23,382.50 | $13,600.00 | $0.00 | ||
New FM combiner, cost per channel (depends on power input and min. frequency separation) | $21,782.50 | $12,000.00 | Estimated cost for a 3 cavitiy Shively 2930-2/3-06-FM combiner installed at Auxiliary site tuned for 88.9Mhz and 89.7Mhz. WUWM and WYMS must combine to use a single antenna and transmission line at the auxiliary site. | N/A | N/A |
Male DIN Dapter | $200.00 | $200.00 | Required male DIN adapter to connect antenna to an existing section of transmission line on the tower. | N/A | N/A |
Low Power 1 kW - 2.5 kW Circularly-polarized | $1,400.00 | $1,400.00 | 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 | $3,626.00 | $3,680.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $94,438.50 | $76,310.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $3,626.00 | $3,680.00 | $0.00 | ||
Interior RF Systems: Elbows, fitting, hangers, etc. | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | Required fittings and jumper cables to connect and combine two transmitters to the combiner and dummy load and existing transmission line up the tower. | N/A | N/A |
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1/2" | $126.00 | $180.00 | List price for Andrew half inch foam superflex is $5 per foot. The estimated footage of cable required is 36 feet. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $30,530.00 | $20,530.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $94,438.50 | $76,310.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $30,530.00 | $20,530.00 | $0.00 | ||
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of Lease and other matters for Shared Locations | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $7,000.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,710.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $8,440.00 | $8,440.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RF Exposure Measurements | $12,100.00 | $2,100.00 | Estimated cost from engineering contractor | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $26,000.00 | $26,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $94,438.50 | $76,310.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $26,000.00 | $26,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | Estimated freight and shipping for delivery of all materials required. | N/A | N/A |
IT Networking Equipment | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Costs for required computer, router and swtiches, equipment rack and rack components. | N/A | N/A |
Misc Audio and Radio Production Equipment | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | Cost for misc equipment for radio production including IP codecs for audio transmission, audio switchers, converters and adapters, as well as testing and monitoring equipment and backup power. | N/A | N/A |
Higgins Tower | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | Tower crew required to climb tower and take down old antenna not capable of dual station broadcasting and replacing with the new Shively antenna. | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $94,438.50 | $76,310.00 | $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. | Jess Lathrop Executive Director and Corporate Secretary 10/14/2019 |