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MARANATHA BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC. Doing Business As: WFMZ-TV |
Barry Fisher 300 E Rock Rd Allentown, PA 18103 Allentown, PA 18103 United States |
+1 (610) 798-4080 | barryf@wfmz.com | Corporation |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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[Confidential] |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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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 | We will be removing the Channel 45 transmission plant from the WPVI-TV tower and relocating to an American Tower site in the tower farm. |
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 | ACT140 | |
Year | 2015 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 250 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 | TRN-VII-250-C | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 280 W | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Moving from UHF to VHF band. |
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 | 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 |
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? | Yes | |
Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Circular | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
ERP: | 2.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | UHF Slot Antenna | |
Year | 2012 |
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? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Circular | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 4 | |
Lower Limit | 180.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 200.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 100.0 % | |
ERP: | 1000.0 W | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | PR2349-001 | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Moving from UHF to VHF |
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? | 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 |
Power Dividers | Does the panel antenna require power dividers? | No |
Cable Harness | Does the panel antenna require cable harness? | No |
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? | No | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Type | Flexible Air | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1100 feet per run |
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 Air | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 680 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Moving to new 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 |
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 | No | |
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 | 1023152 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 40° 02' 39.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 075° 14' 25.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1116.13 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1112.85 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 252.29 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | ABC INC DBA = WPVI-TV | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1957 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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8616 | WPVI-TV | DTV |
39884 | WFMZ-TV | DTV |
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? | No |
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 | 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 | Yes | |
Quantity | 1 | |
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 | Yes | |
Quantity | 1 | |
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 | No |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
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 | Yes | |
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? | No | |
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR) | Frequency Coordination for Unidirection System | No |
Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System | Yes | |
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 | $31,750.00 | $19,738.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $247,745.00 | $83,158.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter TRN-VII-250-C | $31,750.00 | $19,738.00 | $0.00 | ||
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation | $10,000.00 | $6,000.00 | This is the estimated cost subject to change | $0.00 | This is the estimated cost of the structural study for the tower. |
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 150 - 350 Watts | $21,750.00 | $13,738.00 | Transmitter, Filter, Shipping Est | $0.00 | This is the cost of the transmitter plus the estimated cost of shipping |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $17,730.00 | $18,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $247,745.00 | $83,158.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Antenna PR2349-001 | $17,730.00 | $18,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
High VHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Broadband Panel, 4 bay, 1000.0watt input, Circular | $12,000.00 | $12,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | $5,730.00 | $6,500.00 | Typical cost for proof of performance is 6500 | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $22,440.00 | $16,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $247,745.00 | $83,158.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $22,440.00 | $16,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | $22,440.00 | $16,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $157,750.00 | $13,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $247,745.00 | $83,158.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $157,750.00 | $13,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $157,750.00 | $13,500.00 | 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 | $8,225.00 | $5,680.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $247,745.00 | $83,158.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $8,225.00 | $5,680.00 | $0.00 | ||
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,235.00 | $500.00 | Filing | N/A | N/A |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,200.00 | Filing | N/A | N/A |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | Filing cost | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $1,500.00 | Application | N/A | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | STA operation | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $9,850.00 | $9,740.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $247,745.00 | $83,158.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $9,850.00 | $9,740.00 | $0.00 | ||
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR): Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System | $1,100.00 | $1,000.00 | Filing | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $305.00 | $305.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,100.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $247,745.00 | $83,158.00 | $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. | Barry Nelson Fisher President and GM 11/20/2019 |
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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. | Barry Nelson Fisher President and GM 11/20/2019 |