Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WPXI, LLC Doing Business As: WPXI, LLC |
Director of Engineering 4145 EVERGREEN ROAD PITTSBURGH, PA 15214 United States |
+1 (412) 237-1100 | otto@wpxi.com | Limited Liability Company |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Otto Schellin Director of Engineering WPXI-TV, LLC |
Otto Schellin 4145 Evergreen Road Pittsburgh, PA 15214 United States |
+1 (412) 237-1184 | otto@wpxi.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 | Retune current transmitter to ch. 24. Replace current antenna and mask filter. Replace receive antenna ch. 48 tuned element with ch. 23 element. Channel 23 was displaced on 8/2/2019 and this translator has been off the air since. |
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 | Retune Existing |
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 | Axcera |
Model | CU500BRD | |
Year | 2010 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 500 W |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Mask Filter | Does the transmitter require a new mask filter? | Yes |
Mask Filter Type | Full Service | |
Power | 1kW | |
New Exciter | Is a new exciter needed? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Other Transmitter Costs | ||
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 |
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? | No | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
ERP: | 2.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ALP16L4-CSE-23 | |
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? | Yes | |
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: | 2.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TLP-8M/VP | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Old antenna cannot be retuned to 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? | 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 |
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 | No | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Unknown | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1036480 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 39° 51' 16.5" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 079° 39' 20.9" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 237.86 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 229.98 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 2580.02 feet | |
Structure Type | LTOWER - Lattice Tower | |
Tower Owner | American Towers LLC | |
Date Constructed | 07/01/1946 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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68409 | WWKH-CD | 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 | 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 | No |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
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 | No | |
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs | No | |
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 | 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)? | 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 | No | |
New Point to Point Microwave System | No |
Name | Description |
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Electrical Work |
Electrical work to relocate equipment in transmitter room |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $14,350.00 | $11,745.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $105,767.00 | $68,642.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter CU500BRD | $14,350.00 | $11,745.00 | $0.00 | ||
Retune - UHF and VHF - minor re-channel issues | $11,000.00 | $7,245.00 | Remote control system for monitoring and control of transmitter and exciter needed. Old exciter could not be retuned - we used an existing exciter from other location but that required new remote control to control and monitor | N/A | N/A |
1kW w mask filter Full Service | $3,350.00 | $4,500.00 | Actual quote from Myat for suitable mask filter. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $22,172.00 | $22,842.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $105,767.00 | $68,642.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TLP-8M/VP | $22,172.00 | $22,842.00 | $0.00 | ||
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | $5,730.00 | $6,400.00 | Actual quote from Dielectric for sweep test (includes one field engineer on-site for one day, travel, expenses, and report) | N/A | N/A |
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 2.0kW input, Elliptical | $16,442.00 | $16,442.00 | Actual quoted cost from Dielectric. Includes antenna and mounting brackets. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $56,190.00 | $21,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $105,767.00 | $68,642.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Tower LTOWER | $56,190.00 | $21,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') | $56,190.00 | $21,000.00 | Tower climber to remove old antenna, replace with new antenna, replace tuned elements from receive antenna. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $4,955.00 | $4,955.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $105,767.00 | $68,642.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $4,955.00 | $4,955.00 | $0.00 | ||
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,052.50 | 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 |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | 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 | $8,100.00 | $8,100.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $105,767.00 | $68,642.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $8,100.00 | $8,100.00 | $0.00 | ||
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | Estimated costs for antenna and mask filter freight. | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | Estimate to remove old antenna and associated parts | N/A | N/A |
Electrical Work | $4,100.00 | $4,100.00 | Includes 208V, 30A service connection, removing existing electrical power wiring, and moving equipment | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $105,767.00 | $68,642.00 | $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. | Otto Schellin Director of Engineering 12/06/2019 |