Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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CBS TELEVISION LICENSES LLC Doing Business As: CBS TELEVISION LICENSES LLC |
Daniel G. Ryson 1725 DeSales St. NW Suite 501 Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 457-4505 | dryson@cbs.com | Limited Liability Company |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Daniel G. Ryson Associate Director of Spectrum Management CBS |
Daniel G. Ryson 1725 DeSales St. NW Suite 501 Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 457-4074 | dryson@cbs.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. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | American Tower will build an interim site in Needham, MA with broadband ant and tx bldg to be used by WSBK-TV and all stations listed above. Main site will be built in Needham Heights, MA |
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) | |
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 | Diamond | |
Year | 2002 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 7 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 | UAXTE-24 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 14.4 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Existing transmitter cannot be re-tuned to the new channel. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Power | N/A | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
Size | N/A | |
Length | N/A | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | Surge suppressor and 75 kVa transformer. Required by primary transmitter. See Exhibit 1 Item D. | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
Type | N/A | |
Size | N/A | |
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 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | UAXTE-32 WB | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 15.36 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Interim transmitter needed while construction at the main site is in progress. A wideband transmitter is required for interim operation on both channels 39 and 21. See Exhibit 25. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | Yes |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 500 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 2 inches | |
Length | 200.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | Transformer and surge suppressor required for transmitter operation. See Exhibit 7, Item D. | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Cooling Only | |
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 | |
Inside RF System | Is an additional interior RF system required to support this interim transmitter? | No |
Name | Description |
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Emergency Generator |
Primary site has an emergency generator. This cost replicates backup power at the interim site. |
Transmitter Electrical |
Install Electrical for transmitter, pumps, racks, transformer, etc. |
New Sub Panels |
4 new sub panels at approximately 200 amps each, to power each additional transmitter, house power, HVAC, and ancillary equipment. See Exhibit 3. |
4 Inch Conduit |
100' L/F of 4" conduit and larger conductor to power new transmitters, HVAC, Air handlers and house power. The existing power supply is for the additional power demands of the new repack equipment. See Exhibit 3. |
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 | Lease New |
Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | American Tower | |
Site | N/A | |
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 | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Top | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 4 | |
Number of Panels | 99 | |
Design power capacity in use | 87.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 698.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 135.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TAD-24UDA-5/60-MR | |
Year | 1999 |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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72098 | WGBX-TV |
25456 | WBZ-TV |
65684 | WCVB-TV |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | American Tower Corporation | |
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 | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 4 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 56 | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 608.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 99.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 92.2 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T | |
Year | 2020 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Top Mount 14 bay Broadband antenna required to accommodate the new repack frequencies. This antenna will be a four-sided assembly mast. In use power capacity is unknown. Pre-transition antenna has 120 panels. See Exhibit 2. |
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 | 4 | |
Frequencies of channels supported | RF channel | |
Frequency | N/A | |
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 |
RF Channel Number |
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20 |
21 |
32 |
33 |
Name | Description |
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Combiner Installation |
Installation cost of the new dual chain combiner with 8 modules; replacing existing combiner. See Exhibit 2. |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Lease New | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | American Tower Corporation | |
Is antenna shared? | Yes | |
Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Bottom | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 5 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 56 | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 650.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 99.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 99.2 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T 14 | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Top Mount 14 bay Broadband antenna required to accommodate the new repack frequencies. This antenna will be a four-sided assembly mast. In use power capacity is unknown. See Exhibit 3. |
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 | 5 | |
Frequencies of channels supported | Upper and lower frequency | |
Frequency | 470.0 MHz - 650.0 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 | 7 3/16 inches | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an 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 |
Name | Description |
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Tower Rent |
One-time tower rental during repack. See Exhibit 3. |
Combiner Installation |
Installation of combiner; Single chain of 5 high power constant impedance waveguide modules, and/or dual chains of 5 directional filter modules per Dielectric layout. required for broadband antenna system. See Exhibit 3. |
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 | Utilize Existing |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | American Tower Corporation | |
Site | N/A | |
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 | Dielectric |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 8 3/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1440 feet per run |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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72098 | WGBX-TV |
25456 | WBZ-TV |
65684 | WCVB-TV |
Name | Description |
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Nitrogen Generator |
Nitrogen Generator. See Exhibit 14. |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Lease New | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 8 3/16 inches | |
Segment Length | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | ||
Number of parallel runs | 2 | |
Length | 1250 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Two (2) 8-inch broadband rigid transmission lines, six (6) elbows (3 each line). Because this line size is an upgrade, we will only seek reimbursement for 7-inch line. |
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 | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Interim | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Candelabra | |
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 | 1004233 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 42° 18' 10.7" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 071° 13' 04.9" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1200.77 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1101.04 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 150.92 feet | |
Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
Tower Owner | American Towers, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 04/19/2005 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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9639 | WODS | FM |
6463 | WFXT | DTV |
23439 | WBOS | FM |
1901 | WBZ-FM | FM |
26897 | WWBX | FM |
73238 | WLVI | DTV |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for documented tower |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Minor Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Candelabra |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Construction Management |
Nine hours on Modification project management and fifteen hours for RF installation project management for a total of twenty days. See Exhibit 3. |
Tower Permit Packages |
Tower and ground equipment drawing package. Required for local approvals. See Exhibit 3. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Candelabra | |
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? | Unknown | |
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 | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
Tower Owner | American Tower, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1957 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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25456 | WBZ-TV | DTV |
65684 | WCVB-TV | DTV |
18783 | WYDN | DTV |
10542 | WKLB-FM | FM |
72099 | WGBH-TV | DTV |
68241 | WBUR-FM | FM |
72098 | WGBX-TV | DTV |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for documented tower |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Minor Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Candelabra |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Construction Management |
(44) hours on Modification project management and RF installation project management. See Exhibit 14. |
Site Coordination Meetings |
Coordination and transition planning with all parties onsite. See Exhibit 14. |
Tower Permit Packages |
Construction drawing packages for tower, building, and ground. See Exhibit 14. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 250 | |
Explanation | Company lacks internal resources. | |
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 | No |
For Auxiliary Facility | N/A | |
For Main Facility | N/A | |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
For Auxiliary Facility | N/A | |
For Main Facility | N/A | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
NEPA Section 106 environmental review | No | |
Environmental Assessment | No | |
ASR Modification | No | |
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | No | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | Yes | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | No | |
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 | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Name | Description |
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RF System Test |
Testing of the combiner to ensure all frequencies are tuned for optimal patterns. See Exhibits 2 and 3. |
Site Coordination Meeting |
Site coordination meetings with all broadcasters, contractors and vendors involved with the site deliveries and construction. This cost is for travel and logistics expenses accrued. (See Exhibit 2.) |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | No |
Non-zoning permits | Yes | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | No | |
FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
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)? | 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 | |
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? | No | |
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | Yes |
Name | Description |
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Asbestos and Lead Paint Testing |
Asbestos testing, removal and abatement for walls which could contain lead paint and/or the flooring may contain asbestos, because of the age of the facility and the era when the original construction took place. (See Exhibit 3.) |
Building Partition |
This cost is to provide permitting for building partition and electrical service installation in the shared space. This install is to provide security for broadcasters and sufficient power for transmitters. See Exhibit 3. |
Ice Shield for HVAC |
Ice protection for HVAC compressor units near tower in areas prone to ice and snow. See Exhibit 3. |
Public Hearing |
Public hearing to alter height of primary tower by changing top antenna. See Exhibit 2. |
Site Coordination Meeting |
Site coordination meetings with all broadcasters, contractors and vendors involved with the site deliveries and construction. This cost is for travel and logistics expenses accrued. See Exhibits 2 and 3. |
Site Security |
Site security for installation and storage of Transmission line and materials for 30 days X 12 hours. These materials are a high risk of theft due to the material makeup such as copper, brass and aluminum. (See Exhibit 3.) |
Deinstall Old Transmitter |
Complete removal and deinstallation of existing WSBK transmitter. See Exhibit 1 Item F. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,331,327.71 | $1,245,287.71 | N/A | $957,478.52 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $5,147,844.71 | $2,236,614.71 | N/A | $1,553,192.84 | N/A |
Interim Transmitter UAXTE-32 WB | $1,069,397.48 | $983,357.48 | $718,657.56 | ||
4 Inch Conduit | $1,920.00 | $1,920.00 | 100' L/F of 4" conduit and larger conductor for 500 KVA power needed for the new transmitters, HVAC, Air handlers and house power. The existing power supply is for the additional power demands of the new repack equipment. See Exhibit 3. | $1,440.00 | N/A |
New Sub Panels | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Four new 200 amp sub panels to power additional transmitter, house power, HVAC, and ancillary equipment. See Exhibit 3. | $7,500.00 | N/A |
Transmitter Electrical | $60,478.00 | $60,478.00 | Install electrical for GatesAir UAXTE-32 transmitter, pumps, heat exchangers, transformer, racks, etc. See Exhibits 18 (for initial UAXTE-16) and 23 (for additional work required by UAXTE-32 transmitter). | $60,478.00 | N/A |
Emergency Generator | $103,857.00 | $103,857.00 | Cost includes the connection fee and an assumed 7-months of rent at $551/month for interim operation. Please see lease provided as Exhibit 32. | $100,000.00 | N/A |
Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:20 (Other) | $22,000.00 | $22,000.00 | Two 20 ton HVAC units required to maintain operational temperatures for repack transmitters. This is to supplement existing HVAC units already in place. See Exhibit 3. | $16,500.00 | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Transformer and surge suppressor required for transmitter operation. See Exhibit 7, Item D. | $4,226.37 | $4,226.37 | Transformer and surge suppressor. Required for proper operation of transmitter. See Exhibit 7 Item D. | $4,226.37 | N/A |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $5,200.00 | $1,000.00 | 200 L/F of 2" conduit and conductor to adequately supply the HVAC, Air handlers and House power. The existing power supply is inadequate for the additional power demands of the new repack equipment. See Exhibit 3. | $750.00 | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 500 KVA | $48,400.00 | $9,200.00 | Install additional power, 500 KVA transformer, for new tenant space so customer can operate transmitter, heat exchangers and other equipment on the new repack frequency into the broadband antenna. See Exhibit 3. | $6,900.00 | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $7,260.00 | Switchgear accommodates repack equipment and support the new 500 KVA transformer. The existing service does not have sufficient capacity to support multiple transmitters. See Exhibit 3. | $5,445.00 | N/A |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,400.00 | $2,700.00 | New Switchgear required for the additional repack equipment. The switch will support the new 500 KVA transformer. The existing service does not have sufficient capacity to support multiple transmitters. See Exhibit 3. | $2,055.00 | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 15.36 kW | $513,363.19 | $513,363.19 | Includes UAXTE-16 ($247,352.92) plus transmitter field upgrade to UAXTE-32 ($266,010.27). Includes transformer and installation but not freight or tax. See Explanation in Exhibit 25. | $266,010.27 | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 7.68 kW | $247,352.92 | $247,352.92 | ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***Originally proposed UAXTE-12R44 is said to be incapable of operating on both pre-transition and post-transition channels. See Exhibit 12 for justification. See also Exhibit 7 Items A, B, C, and E. | $247,352.92 | Corrected metadata (invoice and due dates) March 1, 2018. |
Primary Transmitter UAXTE-24 | $261,930.23 | $261,930.23 | $238,820.96 | ||
Other Electrical Service: Surge suppressor and 75 kVa transformer. Required by primary transmitter. See Exhibit 1 Item D. | $5,552.76 | $5,552.76 | 75 KVA transformer and parallel surge suppressor. Required for proper operation of the transmitter. | $5,552.76 | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.4 kW | $161,634.06 | $161,634.06 | Please see Exhibit 1 for non-upgraded transmitter quotation. This estimate is for Exhibit 1 items A, B, C, and D minus the down paymenbt shown in another (locked) cost category. Upgrade estimate is Exhibit 34. | $138,524.79 | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 7.2 kW | $94,743.41 | $94,743.41 | ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***Primary transmitter required for repack. See Exhibit 1, items A, B, C, and E. | $94,743.41 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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4 Inch Conduit | |
New Sub Panels | |
Transmitter Electrical | |
Emergency Generator | |
Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:20 (Other) | |
Other Electrical Service: Transformer and surge suppressor required for transmitter operation. See Exhibit 7, Item D. | |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 500 KVA | |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 15.36 kW | |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 7.68 kW | |
Other Electrical Service: Surge suppressor and 75 kVa transformer. Required by primary transmitter. See Exhibit 1 Item D. | |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.4 kW | |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 7.2 kW |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,463,297.00 | $533,447.00 | N/A | $339,349.12 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $5,147,844.71 | $2,236,614.71 | N/A | $1,553,192.84 | N/A |
Interim Antenna TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T 14 | $252,167.00 | $289,447.00 | $168,767.25 | ||
Combiner Installation | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Installation of combiner; Single chain of 5 high power constant impedance waveguide modules, and/or dual chains of 5 directional filter modules per Dielectric layout. See Exhibit 15. | $5,250.00 | N/A |
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 7 3/16. feedline (if needed) | $16,850.00 | $6,660.00 | Two (2) Elbow complex for the input of the new Broadband antenna. See Exhibit 14. | $5,400.00 | N/A |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $135,400.00 | Dual chains of mask filter/combiner modules per Dielectric layout. Includes input power dividers and output switching to allow transmitter alignment/testing not otherwise available. Eliminates need for mask filter. See Exhibit 15. | $50,250.00 | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $3,000.00 | RF system testing for two (2) lines and one (1) antenna. See Exhibit 3. | $2,250.00 | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount Five Station broadband panel antenna elliptically or circularly polarized | $76,787.00 | $76,787.00 | New Antenna and assembly mast. Stack will be placed directly onto existing center tower section and require a short pedestal of height. See Exhibit 15. | $62,417.25 | N/A |
Tower Rent | $57,600.00 | $57,600.00 | One-time interim tower rental for repack period. | $43,200.00 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T | $1,211,130.00 | $244,000.00 | $170,581.87 | ||
Combiner Installation | $11,250.00 | $11,250.00 | Installation of dual chain combiner. See Exhibit 14. | $6,562.50 | N/A |
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) | $18,950.00 | $10,000.00 | Elbow complex for top mount antenna being used for repacked stations aux antenna. See Exhibit 14. | $6,750.00 | N/A |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $91,500.00 | Constant impedance waveguide modules, and/or dual chains of 4 directional filter modules per Dielectric layout. Eliminates need for transmitter mask filter. See Exhibit 14. | $56,250.00 | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $5,000.00 | RF System Testing. See Exhibit 2. | $3,750.00 | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized | $1,090,000.00 | $126,250.00 | TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T Top Mount 14 bay Broadband antenna, with 56 elements total, required to accommodate the new repack frequencies. This antenna will be a four-sided assembly mast. See Exhibit 14. | $97,269.37 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Combiner Installation | |
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 7 3/16. feedline (if needed) | |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
UHF - High Power Top Mount Five Station broadband panel antenna elliptically or circularly polarized | |
Tower Rent | |
Combiner Installation | |
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) | |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,000,500.00 | $87,900.00 | N/A | $48,281.25 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $5,147,844.71 | $2,236,614.71 | N/A | $1,553,192.84 | N/A |
Interim Transmission Line | $997,500.00 | $84,900.00 | $48,281.25 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband | $997,500.00 | $84,900.00 | Material cost for two (2) 8 3/16" Broadband rigid transmission lines, six (6) elbows (3 each line) and a nitrogen generator for pressurization control on the dual lines. Cost shared with other stations. See Exhibit 15. | $48,281.25 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Nitrogen Generator | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | Nitrogen Generator Upgrade. See Exhibit 14. | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband | |
Nitrogen Generator | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,212,250.00 | $214,840.00 | N/A | $147,061.87 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $5,147,844.71 | $2,236,614.71 | N/A | $1,553,192.84 | N/A |
Auxiliary Tower GTOWER | $604,000.00 | $90,180.00 | $62,126.25 | ||
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $4,380.00 | Structural tower mapping to ensure the proper structural information is relayed to engineering for proposed repack equipment. Rigorous Structural analysis to access the structural capacity and modifications needed. See Exhibit 15. | $3,326.25 | N/A |
Tower Permit Packages | $9,400.00 | $9,400.00 | Prepare tower, building, and ground drawings for local permits and approvals. Required to support required modifications needed for repack. See Exhibit 3. | $7,050.00 | N/A |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $17,500.00 | It is expected that the additional loads imposed on the tower by the new appurtenances required for the repack project will cause the tower to fail. The structural failure is expected to be in the minor category. See Exhibit 15. | $7,500.00 | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $55,900.00 | This candelabra is classified as complex structure. The cost includes the installation of the new antenna, two transmission lines and all the required tower brackets. See Exhibit 15. | $42,000.00 | N/A |
Construction Management | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | 9 hours on Modification project management and 15 hours for RF installation project management for a total of 20 days. See Exhibit 3. | $2,250.00 | N/A |
Primary Tower GTOWER | $608,250.00 | $124,660.00 | $84,935.62 | ||
Tower Permit Packages | $9,400.00 | $9,400.00 | Generation of tower, building, and ground drawing packages required for local permits. See Exhibit 14, items 3-D-1. | $7,050.00 | N/A |
Site Coordination Meetings | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | Site coordination meetings with all broadcasters, contractors and vendors involved with the site deliveries and construction. This cost is for travel and logistics expenses accrued. See Exhibit 14 Line 1-B-1. | $1,320.00 | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $74,250.00 | Tower has stacked antennas and is thus a complex structure. (Disregard other parts of form would accept that answer.) Cost includes antenna installation, transmission lines and transmission line brackets. See Exhibit 14. | $45,375.00 | N/A |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $25,000.00 | Additional loads imposed on the tower by the new appurtenances required for the repack project will cause the tower to fail. The structural failure is expected to be in the minor category. See Exhibit 2. | $18,750.00 | N/A |
Construction Management | $5,250.00 | $5,250.00 | (44) hours on Modification project management and RF installation project management. See Exhibit 14. | $4,125.00 | N/A |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $8,760.00 | Structural mapping, analysis, and engineering needed to accommodate the repacked equipment. See Exhibit 14. | $8,315.62 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | |
Tower Permit Packages | |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | |
Construction Management | |
Tower Permit Packages | |
Site Coordination Meetings | |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | |
Construction Management | |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $70,485.00 | $91,460.00 | N/A | $34,432.50 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $5,147,844.71 | $2,236,614.71 | N/A | $1,553,192.84 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $70,485.00 | $91,460.00 | $34,432.50 | ||
Site Coordination Meeting | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | Site coordination meetings with all broadcasters, contractors and vendors involved with the site deliveries and construction. This cost is for travel and logistics expenses accrued. (See Exhibit 14.) | N/A | N/A |
RF System Test | $8,000.00 | $8,000.00 | Testing of the combiner to ensure all frequencies are tuned for optimal patterns. (See Exhibits 2 and 3.) | $6,000.00 | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,050.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | 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 |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $2,000.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $10,500.00 | Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development. (See Exhibits 2 and 3.) | $8,837.50 | N/A |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $4,500.00 | Coordination and transition planning with all parties onsite. (See Exhibits 2 and 3) | $3,375.00 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $39,500.00 | $56,460.00 | Company lacks sufficient resources. Also includes American Tower project management. See Exhibits 2 and 3, 1-A-1. | $14,220.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Site Coordination Meeting | Information not provided. |
RF System Test | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | |
Project management of the transition | |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $69,985.00 | $63,680.00 | N/A | $26,589.58 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $5,147,844.71 | $2,236,614.71 | N/A | $1,553,192.84 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $69,985.00 | $63,680.00 | $26,589.58 | ||
Site Security | $3,600.00 | $3,600.00 | Site security for installation and storage of Transmission line and materials for 30 days X 12 hours. These materials are a high risk of theft due to the material makeup such as copper, brass and aluminum. (See Exhibit 3.) | $2,700.00 | N/A |
Site Coordination Meeting | $1,760.00 | $1,760.00 | Site coordination meetings with tower owner, all broadcasters, contractors and vendors involved with the site deliveries and construction. This cost is for travel and logistics expenses accrued. See Exhibit 2. | N/A | N/A |
Public Hearing | $880.00 | $880.00 | Public hearing cost (See Exhibits 2 and 14, line item 1-B-1.) | $630.00 | N/A |
Ice Shield for HVAC | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | Ice protection for HVAC compressor split units placed in close proximity of tower in areas prone to ice and snow. See Exhibit 3. | $3,000.00 | N/A |
Building Partition | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | This cost is to provide permitting for building partition and electrical service installation in the shared space. This install is to provide security for broadcasters and sufficient power for transmitters. See Exhibit 3. | $1,350.00 | N/A |
Asbestos and Lead Paint Testing | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | Asbestos testing, removal and abatement for walls which could contain lead paint and/or the flooring may contain asbestos, because of the age of the facility and the era when the original construction took place. (See Exhibit 3.) | $1,350.00 | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $25,800.00 | $25,800.00 | This cost is for the material/equipment, delivery and offloading by transmitter manufacturer, and third party contractors. (See Exhibits 1, 2, 3, 7, 27, and 28.) | $16,434.58 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $190.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $5,250.00 | See Exhibit 5 | N/A | N/A |
Non-zoning permits | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | The cost of preparation and submission of the needed forms for permits required for electrical, building permits. (See Exhibits 2 and 3.) | $1,125.00 | N/A |
Deinstall Old Transmitter | $16,100.00 | $16,100.00 | Deinstall and remove old WSBK transmitter. See Exhibit 1 Item F. | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Site Security | |
Site Coordination Meeting | Information not provided. |
Public Hearing | |
Ice Shield for HVAC | |
Building Partition | |
Asbestos and Lead Paint Testing | |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | Information not provided. |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | Information not provided. |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | Information not provided. |
Non-zoning permits | |
Deinstall Old Transmitter | Information not provided. |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
---|---|---|---|
Total for all systems | $5,147,844.71 | $2,236,614.71 | $1,553,192.84 |
Question | Response |
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The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | Yes |
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 |
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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. | Andrew J Siegel Assistant Secretary 04/03/2020 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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. | Andrew J Siegel Assistant Secretary 04/03/2020 |