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FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

Facility ID:
30577
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WUTF-TV
Channel:
19 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028350
FRN:
0001529627
Date Submitted:
01/06/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC

Mark Boelke

Suite 6000 West

2425 Olympic Boulevard

Santa Monica, CA 90404

United States

+1 (310) 447-3896 mboelke@entravision.com Limited Liability Company

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

[Confidential]

 

 

 


Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

Samuel Hariton

Widelity

4031 University Dr

Suite 100

Fairfax, VA 22030

United States

+1 (339) 222-8107 sam.hariton@widelity.com

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
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 The plan is for WUNI to replace the existing Channel 29 system with a new Channel 19 antenna, new 8-3/16" line, and a new transmitter.

Transmitters

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Section Question Response
Transmitter Related Expenses Do you have transmitter related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model DHD60P2
Year 2005
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 60 kW

Primary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Manufacturer
Model ULXTE-120
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 64.0 kW
Justification for New Transmitter The existing transmitter is not capable of being retuned per the manufacturer and will need to be replaced.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) Yes
Power 300 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 2 inches
Length 100.0 feet
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description The new main transmitter will require reconfiguration of the electrical service on site. Based on verbal guidance from local electrical contractors, WUNI estimated the electrical work cost.
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Heating and Cooling
Size 20 tons
Other Size N/A
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? No
Size N/A
Channel 14 Costs Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? N/A
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? N/A
Is additional field engineering time needed? N/A
Number of Days N/A

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

New Electrical Sub-panels

New Sub Panel an Installation for WUTF Power per WUTF 282685 Needham Heights Cost Estimates 5-30-2018

Antennas

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Section Question Response
Antenna Related Expenses Do you have antenna related expenses? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Lease New
Antenna Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
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 Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 270.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ATW25H27-HTO
Year 2005

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Lease New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Ownership Leased
Owner ATC
Is antenna shared? Yes
Is antenna directional? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Elliptical
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 5
Number of Panels/Bays 14
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 700.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 91.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 970.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TUM-AP-O4-14/56U-2-T
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna New antenna necessary to accommodate repack channels on shared tower at Needham Heights ATC site.

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? Yes
Type Additional Module
Number of channels supported 2
Frequencies of channels supported Upper and lower frequency
Frequency 503.0 MHz - 515.0 MHz
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? No
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? Broadband
Feed Line Size 8 3/16 inches inches
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

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Interim Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Lease New
Ownership Leased
Owner ATC
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 Type Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Slot
Number of Stations Supported 3
Number of Panels/Bays 24
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 700.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 92.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 75.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-24WB C160
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Interim side mounted antenna needed at new shared tower location while new primary antenna and line work is completed.

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? Yes
Type Additional Module
Number of channels supported 2
Frequencies of channels supported Upper and lower frequency
Frequency 503.0 MHz - 515.0 MHz
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? No
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? B
Feed Line Size 8 3/16 inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an 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

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Ice Shield

Ice Shield

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Lease New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
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 Rigid
Diameter 8 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length Other
Other Segment Length 19.8 feet
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1560 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Lease New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Rigid
Diameter 8 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 2
Length 1500 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line WUTF will be making use of a refurbished existing transmission line leased from ATC for its new primary transmission line at new tower location.

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Interim Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Lease New
Type Rigid
Diameter 8 3/16 inches
Segment Length 20'
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1330 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line WUTF will be making use of a refurbished existing transmission line leased from ATC for its interim transmission line at the new tower location.

Interim Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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Section Question Response
Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? Yes

Primary Tower

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Add Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
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? No
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1003433
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 42° 18' 37.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 071° 14' 12.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1296.24 feet
Support Structure Height 1192.24 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 152.89 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner American Towers LLC
Date Constructed 01/01/1957

FM, AM or TV radio broadcasters. Facility ID's, Call Signs and Services of other broadcast stations with whom the tower is shared

Facility ID Call Sign Service
73982 WSBK-TV DTV
72098 WGBX-TV DTV
65684 WCVB-TV DTV
6463 WFXT DTV
51864 WNEU DTV
25456 WBZ-TV DTV

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: Study needed for undocumented/poorly documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Minor Reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower N/A
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Construction Project Management - Tower Modification Reinforcements and Facilities

Necessary for WUTF to move to shared ATC Antenna. Please see ATC Boston Repack Market Plan_WUTF_15May2018 for full details on the Needham Heights plan.

Tower Permit Drawing Package - Cost Per Customer

Necessary for WUTF to move to shared ATC Antenna. Please see ATC Boston Repack Market Plan_WUTF_15May2018 for full details on the Needham Heights plan.

Ground and Building A and E Permit Drawing Package - Cost Per Customer

Necessary for WUTF to move to shared ATC Antenna. Please see ATC Boston Repack Market Plan_WUTF_15May2018 for full details on the Needham Heights plan.

Structural Engineering Tower Load Study

Necessary to assess repack plan on shared antenna owned by ATC. Please see ATC Boston Repack Market Plan_WUTF_15May2018 for full details on the Needham Heights plan.

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Move Equipment
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
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 No
Is tower documented for structural analysis? No
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1024374
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 42° 20' 09.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 071° 42' 55.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1350.05 feet
Support Structure Height 1285.42 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 698.81 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Entravision Communications Corporation
Date Constructed 10/01/2004

FM, AM or TV radio broadcasters. Facility ID's, Call Signs and Services of other broadcast stations with whom the tower is shared

Facility ID Call Sign Service
74467 WAAF FM

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower N/A
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Construct New
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
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 No
Is tower documented for structural analysis? No
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1024374
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 42° 20' 09.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 071° 42' 55.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1350.05 feet
Support Structure Height 1285.42 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 698.81 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Entravision Communications Corporation
Date Constructed 10/01/2004

FM, AM or TV radio broadcasters. Facility ID's, Call Signs and Services of other broadcast stations with whom the tower is shared

Facility ID Call Sign Service
74467 WAAF FM

Primary Tower

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Tower Construction Costs

Section Question Response
Construct New Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Height 1285.00 feet
Justification for New Tower The cost to upgrade the existing tower to meet the structural capacity needs as a result of WUNI's new antenna and line would be significantly more than the cost to construct a new tower capable of holding the new equipment.

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower N/A
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Existing Tower Rigging

The interim antenna and line will be installed on the existing tower, and will need a separate Rigging charge.

Existing Tower Structural

After the mapping, a structural was run to analyze the existing tower. This led to determination of need for a new tower.

Existing Tower Mapping

Mapping was necessary in order to be able to run a structural on the existing tower.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? Yes
Number of Hours 712
Explanation WUNI does not have sufficient resource capacity and expertise in house to handle all of the reimbursement filing by the construction deadline for Phase 4 on August 2, 2019. WUNI will hire an outside firm to ensure a timely and well managed transition.
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development 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 Yes
Quantity 1
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? N/A
Critical Facility N/A
Terrain-Shielded Facility N/A
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 Yes
Quantity 1
NEPA Section 106 environmental review Yes
Environmental Assessment Yes
ASR Modification No
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations No
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements Yes
Additional Field Engineering Service No
Number of Days N/A
Justification N/A

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
Is Remediation needed? No
Facility Expenses Name N/A
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed N/A
Name N/A
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? Yes
Permit and Filing Costs Local Zoning Yes
Non-zoning permits Yes
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change No
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
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? Yes
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? Yes

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Generator

Generator

ATC Site Coordination

ATC Site Coordination Meeting

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $2,659,333.68 $2,593,605.11 N/A $2,295,950.85 N/A
Total for all systems $5,315,782.69 $3,380,205.69 N/A $2,400,352.51 N/A
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-120 $2,659,333.68 $2,593,605.11 $2,295,950.85
New Electrical Sub-panels $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Cost of adding new electrical sub-panels to shared transmission site Per WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A
20 Ton system $115,500.00 $47,000.00 WUTF's share of HVAC system at new shared transmitter site per WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A
Other Electrical Service: The new main transmitter will require reconfiguration of the electrical service on site. Based on verbal guidance from local electrical contractors, WUNI estimated the electrical work cost. $417,227.00 $417,227.00 Per Estimated Cost Justification WUTF-110-Electrical Service New 1st Primary Transmitter v0 $176,132.00 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 64.0 kW $2,082,206.68 $2,082,206.68 see Estimated Cost Justification WUTF-110-New 1st Primary Transmitter v1 $2,081,647.42 N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA $36,800.00 $38,171.43 see Estimated Cost Justification WUTF-110-Transformer for New 1st Primary Transmitter v0 $38,171.43 N/A
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $2,600.00 $4,000.00 Cost of adding rigid conduit and wiring to shared transmission site Per WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
New Electrical Sub-panels Information not provided.
20 Ton system Information not provided.
Other Electrical Service: The new main transmitter will require reconfiguration of the electrical service on site. Based on verbal guidance from local electrical contractors, WUNI estimated the electrical work cost.

Component Description:
Job Description: Invoice for 50% WUTF Transmitter
Amount:
$88,066.50

Component Description:
Job Description: Invoice for 50% of WUTF Generator
Amount:
$114,607.00

Component Description:
Invoice for remaining 50% WUTF Transmitter 140 Cabot St. Needham, MA
Amount:
$88,065.50
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 64.0 kW

Component Description:
ULXTE-120 Transmitter
Amount:
$960,178.99

Component Description:
RDCR. STEP 6-1/8" - 3-1/8"
Amount:
$2,009.95

Component Description:
Transmitter
Amount:
$1,119,458.48
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA

Component Description:
WUTF-110-Transformer for New 1st Primary Transmitter
Amount:
$7,180.00

Component Description:
WUTF-110-Transformer for New 1st Primary Transmitter
Amount:
$30,991.43
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Antennas

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $438,526.00 $304,477.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $5,315,782.69 $3,380,205.69 N/A $2,400,352.51 N/A
Interim Antenna TFU-24WB C160 $227,646.00 $103,517.00 $0.00
Ice Shield $1,175.00 $1,175.00 WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $3,974.00 WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) $18,950.00 $2,677.00 WUTF's portion of elbow complex costs on shared interim antenna per WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A
Adding a module to existing combiner (without antenna) $84,200.00 $0.00 WUTF's portion of new combiner modules on shared interim antenna will be covered in category for Primary Antenna combiner modules. Please see WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 24 bay,, 75 kW input, horizontally polarized $93,441.00 $93,441.00 WUTF's portion of antenna equipment and installation costs on shared interim antenna per WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $2,250.00 WUTF's portion of sweep test costs on shared interim antenna per WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A
Primary Antenna TUM-AP-O4-14/56U-2-T $210,880.00 $200,960.00 $0.00
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) $18,950.00 $8,000.00 WUTF's portion of elbow complex costs on shared primary antenna per WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A
Adding a module to existing combiner (without antenna) $84,200.00 $89,460.00 WUTF's portion of new combiner modules ($84,960.00) and installation ($4,500.00) on shared primary antenna. Please see WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount Five Station broadband panel antenna elliptically or circularly polarized $101,000.00 $101,000.00 WUTF's portion of antenna equipment and installation costs on shared Primary antenna per WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $2,500.00 WUTF's portion of sweep test costs on shared Primary antenna per WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmission Line

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $1,502,510.00 $70,495.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $5,315,782.69 $3,380,205.69 N/A $2,400,352.51 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $461,510.00 $15,325.00 $0.00
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" $461,510.00 $15,325.00 WUTF's share of refurbishing existing transmission line at ATC shared site. Please see ATC document WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A
Primary Transmission Line $1,041,000.00 $55,170.00 $0.00
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" $1,041,000.00 $55,170.00 WUTF's share of refurbishing existing transmission line at ATC shared site. Please see ATC document WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $449,283.01 $155,599.58 N/A $11,272.01 N/A
Total for all systems $5,315,782.69 $3,380,205.69 N/A $2,400,352.51 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $411,711.00 $141,451.95 $0.00
Ground and Building A and E Permit Drawing Package - Cost Per Customer $4,606.00 $4,606.00 WUTF's portion of Building Permit Package on shared tower owned by ATC. Please see document WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $7,008.95 see Estimated Cost Justification WUTF-410-Tower Mapping on newly leased tower v0 N/A N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $29,167.00 WUTF's portion of Tower Modification costs on shared tower owned by ATC for Primary Antenna. Please see document WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A
Construction Project Management - Tower Modification Reinforcements and Facilities $4,375.00 $4,375.00 WUTF's portion of Tower Modification costs on shared tower owned by ATC for Primary Antenna. Please see document WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A
Structural Engineering Tower Load Study $3,230.00 $3,230.00 WUTF's portion of Tower Modification costs on shared tower owned by ATC for Primary Antenna. Please see document WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $88,365.00 WUTF's portion of Tower Modification costs on shared tower owned by ATC for Primary Antenna. Please see document WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A
Tower Permit Drawing Package - Cost Per Customer $4,700.00 $4,700.00 WUTF's portion of Tower Modification costs on shared tower owned by ATC for Primary Antenna. Please see document WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Primary Tower TOWER $37,572.01 $14,147.63 $11,272.01
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $2,875.62 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***see Estimated Cost Justification WUTF-410-Tower Mapping on newly leased tower v0 $0.00 N/A
Existing Tower Mapping $11,272.01 $11,272.01 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***See H.C.Jeffries Invoice #20081789 - Superseded - WUTF will no longer be constructing a new tower, but will be moving to shared ATC tower location. Please see ATC Boston Repack Market Plan_WUTF_15May2018 for specifics. $11,272.01 N/A
Primary Tower $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Ground and Building A and E Permit Drawing Package - Cost Per Customer Information not provided.
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study Information not provided.
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications Information not provided.
Construction Project Management - Tower Modification Reinforcements and Facilities Information not provided.
Structural Engineering Tower Load Study Information not provided.
Tall Tower (greater than 500') Information not provided.
Tower Permit Drawing Package - Cost Per Customer Information not provided.
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study

Component Description:
For 1 man to attend an American Tower Construction Meeting and a site survey of the WUTF/WUNI transmitter site
Amount:
$2,875.62
Existing Tower Mapping

Component Description:
Tower mapping and prep of doc necessary for tower load study
Amount:
$11,272.01

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $181,086.00 $171,550.00 N/A $93,129.65 N/A
Total for all systems $5,315,782.69 $3,380,205.69 N/A $2,400,352.51 N/A
Outside Professional Services $181,086.00 $171,550.00 $93,129.65
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet $10,520.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed $6,310.00 $6,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 N/A $1,000.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $437.50 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $2,625.00 N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Project management of the transition $112,496.00 $106,800.00 N/A $89,067.15 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet Information not provided.
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
Professional Services: Prepare the technical portion of an STA/Temporary antenna request on FCC Form 2100.
Amount:
$1,000.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Engineering study work for new channel assignment including antenna development
Amount:
$437.50
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Preparation of the engineering section of FCC Form 2100
Amount:
$875.00

Component Description:
Preparation of the engineering section of FCC Form 2100
Amount:
$500.00

Component Description:
Preparation of the engineering section of FCC Form 2100
Amount:
$1,250.00
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,680.05

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,130.45

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,720.15

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$148.20

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$778.60

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,917.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$5,319.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,486.85

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$5,752.65

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,528.75

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,502.90

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,486.60

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,518.05

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$1,460.85

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,792.55

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,864.30

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$1,193.70

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,143.15

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,712.85

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$2,815.75

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,694.65

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$1,987.95

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,084.10

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$3,390.40

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,653.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,542.60

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$1,240.65

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$2,484.45

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,542.85

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,962.55

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,466.70

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,064.85

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Other Expenses

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $85,044.00 $84,479.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $5,315,782.69 $3,380,205.69 N/A $2,400,352.51 N/A
Other Expenses $85,044.00 $84,479.00 $0.00
ATC Site Coordination $1,714.00 $1,714.00 WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A
Generator $2,500.00 $2,500.00 WUTF 282685 Needham Heights 399 cost estimates 5-30-2018 N/A N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $1,250.00 $1,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $20,000.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $2,500.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Local Zoning $5,000.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $325.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $11,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $5,315,782.69 $3,380,205.69 $2,400,352.51

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. Yes
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. Yes
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

Certification

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Section Question Response
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.

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  4. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (broadcasters) or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD).

  5. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it will maintain and provide to the Commission detailed records, including receipts, of all costs eligible for reimbursement actually incurred.

  7. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  8. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Manuel Cavazos , III .

EVP - Director of Technology


01/06/2020

Certification

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Section Question Response
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).

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity certifies that the statements in this form and attached documentation are true, complete, and correct.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  4. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  5. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (full power and Class A stations) and/or otherwise modify a television station’s facility as a result of the spectrum repack (LPTV/TV Translator stations); or to minimize service disruption resulting from a repacked television station (FM stations); or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD) .

  6. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  7. The above-named entity certifies that the cost information/documents submitted reflect costs actually incurred.

  8. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  9. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a prerequisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Manuel Cavazos , III .

EVP - Director of Technology


01/06/2020

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Final Allocation or Accounting Information 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.

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  2. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  3. The above-named entity certifies that all costs identified as "actual costs" herein accurately represent the costs actually paid by the above-named entity, including any discounts, refunds, or rebates.

  4. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  5. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Manuel Cavazos , III .

EVP - Director of Technology


01/06/2020

Attachments

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