Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO Doing Business As: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO |
Joseph Tymecki 365 TROY AVE COLCHESTER, VT 05446 United States |
+1 (802) 654-4336 | jtymecki@vpr.org | Not-for-Profit |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Joseph Tymecki V.P. Technology Vermont Public Radio |
Joseph Tymecki 365 Troy Avenue Colchester, VT 05454 United States |
+1 (802) 654-4336 | jtymecki@vpr.org |
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 | W256CW FCC ID# 139970 must relocate down the tower to make room for the new antenna of FCC ID# 69946 - WVER-DTV, Rutland, VT. |
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 | VS-300 | |
Year | 2012 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Model Type | Analog | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 0.33 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 | VS-1 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Model Type | Analog | |
Solid State Power capacity | 1 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | In order to replicate coverage in the new, lower antenna location, the ERP of FCC ID# 139970 - W256CW must be increased from 0.13 kW (TPO 0.336 kW) to 0.175 kW (TPO 0.423 kW). The next larger size Nautel transmitter is a VS-1. | |
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? | Yes | |
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 | Yes | |
Description | A 208 to 220 VAC electrical outlet is needed. | |
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? | No |
Does the replacement transmitter require an RDS Encoder? | No | |
Does the replacement transmitter require Audio Processing? | Yes | |
Audio Processing | Analog Basic |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | No |
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 | Move Equipment |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Leased | |
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? | Yes | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1210439 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 43° 39' 31.4" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 073° 06' 23.6" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 310.04 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 245.08 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 1975.04 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | Vermont ETV, Inc. | |
Date Constructed | 03/06/2000 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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65961 | WEXP | FM |
69946 | WVER | DTV |
69953 | WRVT | FM |
Users |
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Internet |
Cellular |
2 Way Radio |
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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Antenna Relocation |
A tower crew is needed to move and re-terminate FCC# 139970 (W256CW) single bay antenna to a lower location away from where WVER-DTV's (FCC# 69946) post repack antenna's location. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | No |
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | 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 | Yes | |
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 | 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 | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No |
Name | Description |
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Structural Analysis |
Structural analysis to verify new location of antenna keeps tower within EIA/TIA 222 rev. G compliance. |
Attorney Fees for zoning, environmental impact,Vermont act 248a-250, historical preservation, etc. |
Fees to cover work on zoning, environmental impact (Vermont act 248a/250), historical preservation, etc. as needed. |
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? | No | |
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 |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $84,875.00 | $11,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $183,939.50 | $36,914.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter VS-1 | $84,875.00 | $11,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
Transmitter Installation | $70,500.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: A 208 to 220 VAC electrical outlet is needed. | $1,100.00 | $1,100.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Audio Processing - Analog basic | $3,500.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Air Cooled Solid State FM Transmitter 600 - 1000 Watts Analog | $9,775.00 | $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 | $79,312.00 | $5,662.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $183,939.50 | $36,914.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $79,312.00 | $5,662.00 | $0.00 | ||
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') | $73,650.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Antenna Relocation | $5,662.00 | $5,662.00 | 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 | $19,752.50 | $19,752.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $183,939.50 | $36,914.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $19,752.50 | $19,752.00 | $0.00 | ||
Attorney Fees for zoning, environmental impact,Vermont act 248a-250, historical preservation, etc. | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Structural Analysis | $3,250.00 | $3,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of Lease and other matters for Shared Locations | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,577.50 | $1,577.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $3,025.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,710.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,052.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $2,102.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare Form 601 | $755.00 | $755.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $183,939.50 | $36,914.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $183,939.50 | $36,914.00 | $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. | Joseph Tymecki V.P. Technology 10/14/2019 |