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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:
25456
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WBZ-TV
Channel:
20 (UHF)
File Number:
0000027825
FRN:
0021079769
Date Submitted:
04/06/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

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

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

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Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

Daniel G. Ryson

CBS

Daniel G. Ryson

1725 DeSales Street NW

Suite 501

Washington, DC 20036

United States

+1 (202) 457-4074 dryson@cbs.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. Yes
Briefly describe transition plan American Tower will build an interim site in Needham, MA, including a broadband antenna and transmitter building to be used while building the permanent site in Needham Heights, MA

Transmitters

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

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Add Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use When Main TX Unavailable
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 2008
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 14 kW

Auxiliary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Manufacturer
Model ULXTE-24
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 14.4 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Manufacturer Cannot Re-tune Existing Transmitter (see Exhibit 1).

Auxiliary 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 150 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service No
Description N/A
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

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

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 Sigma
Year 1999
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 46 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-72
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 47.2 kW
Justification for New Transmitter GatesAir won't retune (see Exhibit 1). Non-upgraded IOT transmitter is more expensive (see Exhibit 2). Proposed transmitter is less expensive (See Exhibit 3).

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) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Transformer and surge suppressor. See Exhibit 3 Item C.
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

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Interim Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase
Manufacturer
Model ULXTE-72
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 47.2 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Required to maintain WBZ-TV operations from Interim site while main antenna is rebuilt. See also Exhibit 4.

Interim Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
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 Various Electrical Service from attached GatesAir Estimate (see Exhibit 3).
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? Yes
Size 1500.0 square feet
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

Interim Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

100 Feet 4-Inch Conduit

100 Feet 4-Inch Conduit

Emergency Generator

Primary site has an emergency generator. This cost replicates backup power at the interim site.

New Sub Panels

Four (4) new sub panels at approximately 200 amps each.

Ice Shield

For HVAC Equipment

TX Room Electrical

Various Electrical work. See proposal in Exhibit 22

Core Drill Eight Holes

Core Drill Eight Holes at Interim Transmitter Site

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 Leased
Owner American Tower Corporation
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: 825.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TAD-24UDA-5/60-MR
Year 1999

Facility ID's and Call Signs of all stations with whom the antenna is shared.

Facility ID Call Sign
65684 WCVB-TV
72098 WGBX-TV
73982 WSBK-TV

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 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 70
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 608.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 99.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 740.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model PEP70E
Year 2020
Justification for New Antenna Top Mount 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 5A.

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 New
Number of channels supported 4
Frequencies of channels supported Upper and lower frequency
Frequency 470.0 MHz - 608.0 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?
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

Name Description

Install Combiner

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 5.

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 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 608.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 99.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 740.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Required for shared use by five stations at interim site. See Exhibit 4 for interim site justification.

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 New
Number of channels supported 5
Frequencies of channels supported Upper and lower frequency
Frequency 470.0 MHz - 608.0 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? 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

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

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 16.

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 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's and Call Signs of all stations with whom the transmission line is shared.

Facility ID Call Sign
72098 WGBX-TV
65684 WCVB-TV
73982 WSBK-TV

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Nitrogen Generator

Nitrogen Generator Upgrade. See Exhibit 15, Line 1-B-1.

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 Broadband
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 2
Length 1250 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Two (2) 8-3/16" Broadband rigid transmission lines, six (6) elbows (3 each line) and a nitrogen generator for pressurization. Required for Interim antenna. See Exhibit 16.

Interim Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Nitrogen Generator

Nitrogen Generator Upgrade. See Exhibit 16, Line 1-B-1.

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

Auxiliary Tower

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Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Interim Use
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

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
9639 WODS FM
73238 WLVI DTV
1901 WBZ-FM FM
26897 WWBX FM
6463 WFXT DTV
23439 WBOS FM

Auxiliary 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 documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Minor Reinforcements needed

Auxiliary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

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

Auxiliary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Interim Tower Rent

Interim Tower Rent. See Exhibit 6.

Construction Management

Nine hours on Modification project management and fifteen hours for RF installation project management for a total of twenty days. See Exhibit 6.

Tower Permit Packages

Tower and ground equipment drawing package. Required for local approvals. See Exhibit 6.

Primary Tower

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Existing 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? 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

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
10542 WKLB-FM FM
73982 WSBK-TV DTV
72099 WGBH-TV DTV
18783 WYDN DTV
65684 WCVB-TV DTV
68241 WBUR-FM FM
72098 WGBX-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 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 Candelabra
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Tower Permit Packages

The generation of a construction drawing package for one (1) broadcasters/customers. See Exhibit 5.

Tower Project Management

(44) hours on Modification project management and RF installation project management.

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 250
Explanation Company lacks sufficient 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

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

LocalPermits

Prepare and submit forms for necessary electrical, building and other permits.

RF System Test

Testing of the combiners to ensure one frequency is tuned for optimal patterns. See Exhibits 5 and 6.

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 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

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

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.)

Disconnect Transmitters

Labor and expenses for disconnect and removal of existing transmitters. See Exhibit 3 Item F and Exhibit 9 Item F.

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.

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 $3,874,186.58 $3,421,654.28 N/A $3,201,598.46 N/A
Total for all systems $7,731,248.63 $4,480,248.90 N/A $3,832,533.78 N/A
Interim Transmitter ULXTE-72 $1,841,852.82 $1,564,014.62 $1,444,918.33
Core Drill Eight Holes $2,360.00 $2,360.00 Core drill eight holes at interim transmitter site. Please see Exhibit 40 for quotation. $2,360.00 N/A
TX Room Electrical $95,772.00 $95,772.00 Transmitter Room Electrical Work - Various. See proposal attached as Exhibit 39 ($92,802) plus Exhibit 32 ($2,970.00). $95,772.00 N/A
Ice Shield $4,000.00 $4,000.00 Required to protect outdoor HVAC units. $3,000.00 N/A
New Sub Panels $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Provide proper voltage and current for each additional transmitter, house power, HVAC, and ancillary equipment. See Exhibit 6. $7,500.00 N/A
100 Feet 4-Inch Conduit $1,920.00 $1,920.00 100' L/F of 4" conduit and larger conductor. Brings in an additional 500 KVA for new transmitters, HVAC, Air handlers and house power. The existing power supply is is inadequate for the new repack equipment. See Exhibit 6. $1,440.00 N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 1500.0 $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 6. $1,350.00 N/A
Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:20 (Other) $22,000.00 $22,000.00 20 ton HVAC split units to maintain operational temperatures. This is to supplement existing HVAC. Calculation for the HVAC size is calculated using the power of the three transmitters at 30% efficiency. See Exhibit 6. $16,500.00 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Various Electrical Service from attached GatesAir Estimate (see Exhibit 3). $12,998.82 $12,998.82 Transformer and surge suppressor required to support interim transmitter. See Exhibit 8, Item D. $12,998.82 N/A
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $5,200.00 $1,000.00 This cost includes 200 L/F of 2" conduit and conductor to supply HVAC, Air handlers and House power. The existing power supply is inadequate for the additional power demands of the new repack equipment. See Exhibit 6. $750.00 N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 500 KVA $48,400.00 $9,200.00 Install additional 500 KVA transformer for new tenant space to operate transmitter, heat exchangers and other equipment on the new repack frequency into the broadband antenna. See Exhibit 6. $6,900.00 N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $7,260.00 New Switchgear required accommodate the repack equipment and new 500 KVA transformer.  The existing service does not have sufficient capacity to support transmitters. See Exhibit 6. $5,445.00 N/A
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt $14,400.00 $2,740.00 Install 3 phase, 800 amp, 480 VAC in existing common area of the building being changed to a shared space for one transmitter which currently does not support the required power capacity. See Exhibit 6. $2,055.00 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW $1,473,000.00 $1,281,161.80 Please see Exhibit 8, Items A, B, D, and E plus Heat Exchanger Unistrut Frame, Exhibit 20. $1,188,847.51 N/A
Emergency Generator $111,802.00 $111,802.00 Interim Tower Generator. See Exhibit 33 for lease. Includes $100,000 connection fee and $1,686 rent for an assumed 7 months. $100,000.00 N/A
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-72 $1,485,998.82 $1,312,554.72 $1,295,661.27
Other Electrical Service: Transformer and surge suppressor. See Exhibit 3 Item C. $12,998.82 $12,998.82 Transformer and surge suppressor. Required for proper operation of transmitter. See Exhibit 3, Item D. $12,998.82 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW $1,473,000.00 $1,299,555.90 See Exhibit 3, Items A, B, C, and E $1,282,662.45 N/A
Auxiliary Transmitter ULXTE-24 $546,334.94 $545,084.94 $461,018.86
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA $25,550.00 $24,300.00 N/A $2,503.03 N/A
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.4 kW $520,784.94 $520,784.94 Proposed transmitter is a like-for-like replacement of existing transmitter. An estimate is provided as Exhibit 9. Category D (Electrical) is listed separately. $458,515.83 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Core Drill Eight Holes

Component Description:
Core drill eight holes. Please see Exhibit 40 for quote.
Amount:
$2,360.00
TX Room Electrical

Component Description:
Interim Site Electrical Work. Form 399 won't accept ampersand in company name.
Amount:
$2,970.00

Component Description:
Progress Payment Requisition 2 for WBZ Interim Transmitter Electrical. Form 399 won't take an ampersand in company name.
Amount:
$39,600.00

Component Description:
Progress Payment Requisition 3 for WBZ Interim Transmitter Electrical. Form 399 won't take an ampersand in company name.
Amount:
$10,334.10

Component Description:
Various Electrical Work, Requisition #1. Note: Form 399 will not accept a vendor name with an ampersand.
Amount:
$42,867.90
Ice Shield

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Ice Shield, Exhibit 6, 3-C-6. $14,400.00
Amount:
$1,000.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Ice Shield, Exhibit 6, 3-C-6.
Amount:
$2,000.00
New Sub Panels

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Electrical Sub Panels, Exhibit 6, 3-C-6.
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Electrical Sub Panels, Exhibit 6, 3-C-6.
Amount:
$5,000.00
100 Feet 4-Inch Conduit

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of 4-inch conduit, Exhibit 6, 3-C-1.
Amount:
$960.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of 4-inch conduit, Exhibit 6, 3-C-1.
Amount:
$480.00
Other -- Building Addition Size: 1500.0

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Building Addition, Exhibit 6, 3-C-3.
Amount:
$450.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Building Addition, Exhibit 6, 3-C-3.
Amount:
$900.00
Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:20 (Other)

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of 20-Ton HVAC, Exhibit 6, 3-C-2.
Amount:
$11,000.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of 20-Ton HVAC, Exhibit 6, 3-C-2.
Amount:
$5,500.00
Other Electrical Service: Various Electrical Service from attached GatesAir Estimate (see Exhibit 3).

Component Description:
Invoice is for Interim Transmitter (See Exhibit 8 Items A, B, C, and D plus Exhibit 21). This dollar amount is for Electrical - Exhibit 8 Item D. The remainder is shown in the transmitter cost category.
Amount:
$12,998.82
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot)

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of 2-inch conduit, Exhibit 6, 3-C-1.
Amount:
$500.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of 2-inch conduit, Exhibit 6, 3-C-1.
Amount:
$250.00
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 500 KVA

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of 500 KVA Transformer, Exhibit 6, 3-C-1.
Amount:
$2,300.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of 500 KVA Transformer, Exhibit 6, 3-C-1.
Amount:
$4,600.00
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of 800A Switchgear, Exhibit 6, 3-C-1.
Amount:
$1,815.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of 800A Switchgear, Exhibit 6, 3-C-1.
Amount:
$3,630.00
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of 800A Service Entrance, Exhibit 6, 3-C-1.
Amount:
$1,370.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of 800A Service Entrance, Exhibit 6, 3-C-1.
Amount:
$685.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW

Component Description:
Interim Transmitter Down Payment
Amount:
$435,088.75

Component Description:
Interim Transmitter Progress Payment.
Amount:
$430,755.41

Component Description:
Invoice is for Interim Transmitter (See Exhibit 8 Items A, B, C, and D plus Exhibit 21). This dollar amount is total invoice amount minus 100% of Electrical - Exhibit 8 Item D, shown in a different cost category.
Amount:
$323,003.35
Emergency Generator

Component Description:
Generator Connection Fee. Please see Exhibit 33 for lease.
Amount:
$100,000.00
Other Electrical Service: Transformer and surge suppressor. See Exhibit 3 Item C.

Component Description:
Invoice is for Primary Transmitter Final Payment Before Shipment. This electrical component is listed separately from the rest of the transmitter.
Amount:
$12,998.82
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW

Component Description:
Transmitter Installation, Proof, and misc parts. See Exhibit 28 ($92,314.35 plus $929.18). Freight shown separately.
Amount:
$93,243.53

Component Description:
Please see Exhibit 31.
Amount:
$313,338.41

Component Description:
Primary Transmitter Down Payment
Amount:
$449,676.77

Component Description:
Primary Transmitter Final Payment Before Shipment. Includes all but Electrical (Item D) which is listed separately.
Amount:
$426,403.74
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA

Component Description:
Invoice is split among three cost categories. See Exhibit 24. Corrected typo in dollar amount March 21, 2019.
Amount:
$1,408.79

Component Description:
Invoice is for transmitter, mask filter, RF accessories, and electrical. This cost is just electrical. See Exhibit 25.
Amount:
$1,094.24
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.4 kW

Component Description:
Invoice for transmitter, mask filter, RF accessories, and electrical shown separately. See Exhibit 25.
Amount:
$119,512.45

Component Description:
Invoice for transmitter, electrical, and old transmitter removal is split among three cost categories. See Exhibit 24.
Amount:
$163,999.61

Component Description:
Auxiliary Transmitter Down Payment
Amount:
$175,003.77

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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 $1,407,797.00 $498,149.50 N/A $296,148.87 N/A
Total for all systems $7,731,248.63 $4,480,248.90 N/A $3,832,533.78 N/A
Interim Antenna TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T $196,667.00 $231,787.00 $125,567.00
Combiner Installation $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Installation of dual chain combiner. See Exhibit 16 Line 3-C-2 for this cost estimate. $5,250.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $3,000.00 See Exhibit 6. $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 Dielectric 14 bay, 56 elements total, 1 assembly mast. See Exhibit 16. $62,417.00 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 16 Line 3-C-1. $50,250.00 N/A
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) $18,950.00 $6,600.00 Two (2) Elbow complex for the input of the new Broadband antenna. See Exhibit 16. $5,400.00 N/A
Primary Antenna PEP70E $1,211,130.00 $266,362.50 $170,581.87
Install Combiner $11,250.00 $11,250.00 Installation cost of the new combiner. Required to replace existing combiner and support required multi-station antenna. See Exhibit 15. $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. See Exhibit 15. $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 15. $56,250.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $5,000.00 N/A $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 $148,612.50 RFS PEP70E Top Mount Broadband antenna, required to accommodate the new repack frequencies. See Exhibit 35. $97,269.37 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Combiner Installation

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Combiner Installation, Exhibit 6, 3-C-2.
Amount:
$3,500.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Combiner Installation, Exhibit 6, 3-C-2.
Amount:
$1,750.00
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Sweep Line/Antenna, Exhibit 6, 3-C-1.
Amount:
$750.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Sweep Line/Antenna, Exhibit 6, 3-C-1.
Amount:
$1,500.00
UHF - High Power Top Mount Five Station broadband panel antenna elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Antenna, Exhibit 6, 3-B.
Amount:
$20,805.50

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Antenna, Exhibit 6, 3-B.
Amount:
$41,611.50
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna)

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Interim Combiner, Exhibit 6, 3-C-1
Amount:
$33,500.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Interim Combiner, Exhibit 6, 3-C-1.
Amount:
$16,750.00
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Elbow Complex, Exhibit 6, 3-C-2.
Amount:
$1,800.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Elbow Complex, Exhibit 6, 3-C-2.
Amount:
$3,600.00
Install Combiner

Component Description:
Invoice is for Milestone 2 Payment at Primary site. This cost is for the primary combiner 50% progress payment. Please see Exhibit 44.
Amount:
$4,375.00

Component Description:
Invoice is for Milestone 1 Payment at Primary site. This cost is for the primary combiner 25% down payment minus costs for E-Pol. Please see Exhibit 35A.
Amount:
$2,187.50
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
Invoice is for Milestone 1 Payment at Primary site. This cost is for the primary antenna elbow complex 25% down payment minus costs for E-Pol. Please see Exhibit 35A.
Amount:
$2,250.00

Component Description:
Invoice is for Milestone 2 Payment at Primary site. This cost is for the primary antenna elbow complex 50% progress payment minus costs for E-Pol. Please see Exhibit 44.
Amount:
$4,500.00
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna)

Component Description:
Invoice is for Milestone 2 Payment at Primary site. This cost is for the primary combiner 50% down payment. Please see Exhibit 44.
Amount:
$37,500.00

Component Description:
Invoice is for Milestone 1 Payment at Primary site. This cost is for the primary combiner 25% down payment. Please see Exhibit 35A.
Amount:
$18,750.00
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
Invoice is for Milestone 2 Payment at Primary site. This cost is for the primary antenna system sweep test 50% progress payment minus costs for E-Pol. Please see Exhibit 44.
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
Invoice is for Milestone 1 Payment at Primary site. This cost is for the primary antenna system sweep test 25% down payment minus costs for E-Pol. Please see Exhibit 35A.
Amount:
$1,250.00
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
Invoice is for Milestone 2 Payment at Primary site. This cost is for the primary antenna 50% progress payment minus costs for E-Pol. Please see Exhibit 44.
Amount:
$64,846.25

Component Description:
Invoice is for Milestone 1 Payment at Primary site. This cost is for the primary antenna 25% down payment minus costs for E-Pol. Please see Exhibit 35A.
Amount:
$32,423.12

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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 $1,003,500.00 $102,672.57 N/A $54,351.22 N/A
Total for all systems $7,731,248.63 $4,480,248.90 N/A $3,832,533.78 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $1,000,500.00 $99,672.57 $54,351.22
Nitrogen Generator $3,000.00 $3,000.00 Nitrogen Generator Upgrade. See Exhibit 16, Line 1-B-1. N/A N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband $997,500.00 $96,672.57 Material cost for two (2) 8‐3/16" Broadband rigid transmission lines, six (6) elbows (3 each line) and a nitrogen generator. Cost shared with other stations. See Exhibit 16 ($84,900.00). Also see Exhibit 37 (11,772.57). $54,351.22 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 15, Line 1-B-1. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Nitrogen Generator Information not provided.
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband

Component Description:
Additional transmission lines within transmitter room. Installation and freight invoiced separately.
Amount:
$6,069.72

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Interim Transmission Line, Exhibit 6, 3-A.
Amount:
$32,187.50

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Interim Transmission Line, Exhibit 6, 3-A.
Amount:
$16,094.00
Nitrogen Generator Information not provided.

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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 $1,270,350.00 $287,147.50 N/A $188,941.88 N/A
Total for all systems $7,731,248.63 $4,480,248.90 N/A $3,832,533.78 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $606,250.00 $122,660.00 $62,126.25
Tower Permit Packages $9,400.00 $9,400.00 Construction drawing packages for tower and ground construction. Required for local permits. See Exhibit 5. $7,050.00 N/A
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $74,250.00 This tower has stacked antennas and is classified as a complex structure. The cost includes the installation of the new antenna, refurbishing of two (2) transmission Lines, any required transmission brackets. See Exhibit 15. $42,000.00 N/A
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $8,760.00 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-A-1. $3,326.25 N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $25,000.00 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 5. $7,500.00 N/A
Tower Project Management $5,250.00 $5,250.00 (44) hours on tower modification project management and RF installation project management. See Exhibit 15. $2,250.00 N/A
Auxiliary Tower GTOWER $664,100.00 $164,487.50 $126,815.63
Interim Tower Rent $57,600.00 $57,600.00 Interim Tower Rent - For Market Repack Period. See Exhibit 6, 1-B-1. $43,200.00 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 6. $7,050.00 N/A
Construction Management $5,500.00 $5,500.00 (9) hours on Modification project management and (15) hours for RF installation project management for a total of twenty (20) days. See Exhibit 5A. $4,125.00 asdf
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 tower brackets for additional transmission lines. See Exhibit 16. $45,375.00 N/A
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $11,087.50 Mapping and Rigorous Structural analysis to access the structural capacity and modifications needed to accommodate the repacked equipment. See Exhibit 5A Item 3-A-1 ($6,200 for mapping; $4887.50 for structural engineering) $8,315.63 N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $25,000.00 It is expected that the additional loads imposed on the tower by new repack equipment will cause the tower to fail. Minor reinforcement is necessary. See Exhibit 5A. $18,750.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tower Permit Packages

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Tower and Building Permits, Exhibit 6, 3-D-1.
Amount:
$4,700.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Tower and Building Permits, Exhibit 6, 3-D-1.
Amount:
$2,350.00
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas)

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of pro-rata Tower Rigging, Exhibit 6, 3-C-1.
Amount:
$28,000.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of pro-rata Tower Rigging, Exhibit 6, 3-C-1.
Amount:
$14,000.00
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Tower Mapping PLUS Tower Structural Engineering. See Exhibit 6, 3-A-1 (50% of $2480 plus $1,955).
Amount:
$2,217.50

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Tower Mapping PLUS Tower Structural Engineering. See Exhibit 6, 3-A-1 (25% of $2480 plus $1,955).
Amount:
$1,108.75
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Tower Reinforcement, Exhibit 6, 3-A-2.
Amount:
$5,000.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Tower Reinforcement, Exhibit 6, 3-A-2.
Amount:
$2,500.00
Tower Project Management

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Construction Project Management, Exhibit 6, 3-D-1.
Amount:
$1,500.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Construction Project Management, Exhibit 6, 3-D-1.
Amount:
$750.00
Interim Tower Rent

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Tower Rent, Exhibit 6, 1-B-1.
Amount:
$28,800.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Tower Rent, Exhibit 6, 1-B-1.
Amount:
$14,400.00
Tower Permit Packages

Component Description:
Pro rata cost for tower and building permit drawings. Please see Exhibit 44.
Amount:
$4,700.00

Component Description:
Pro rata cost for tower and building permit drawings. Please see Exhibit 35A.
Amount:
$2,350.00
Construction Management

Component Description:
Pro rata cost for construction project management. Please see Exhibit 35A.
Amount:
$1,375.00

Component Description:
Pro rata cost for construction project management. Please see Exhibit 44.
Amount:
$2,750.00
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas)

Component Description:
Pro rata cost for rigging a complex tower. Please see Exhibit 35A.
Amount:
$15,125.00

Component Description:
Pro rata cost for rigging a complex tower. Please see Exhibit 44.
Amount:
$30,250.00
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
Tower mapping ($3,100) and structural ($2,443.75). Please see Exhibit 44.
Amount:
$5,543.75

Component Description:
Tower mapping ($1,550) and structural ($1,221.88). Please see Exhibit 35A.
Amount:
$2,771.88
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
WBZ-TV pro rata cost for tower reinforcement. Please see Exhibit 35A.
Amount:
$6,250.00

Component Description:
WBZ-TV pro rata cost for tower reinforcement. Please see Exhibit 44.
Amount:
$12,500.00

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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 $69,985.00 $72,500.00 N/A $35,220.00 N/A
Total for all systems $7,731,248.63 $4,480,248.90 N/A $3,832,533.78 N/A
Outside Professional Services $69,985.00 $72,500.00 $35,220.00
RF System Test $8,000.00 $8,000.00 Testing of the combiner to ensure one frequency is tuned for optimal patterns. See Exhibits 5 and 6. $6,187.50 N/A
LocalPermits $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Prepare and submit applications for electrical, building and other required permits required for installation of repack equipment. See Exhibits 5 and 6. $562.50 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
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 $3,000.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $10,500.00 Please see Exhibit 5A ($5,500) and Exhibit 6 ($5,000) $7,875.00 N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $5,000.00 Transition timing is necessary at two sites. See quotes provided as Exhibits 5 and 6. $3,375.00 N/A
Project management of the transition $39,500.00 $37,500.00 Company lacks internal resources. $14,220.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
RF System Test

Component Description:
Pro rata charge for RF System test. Please see Exhibit 44.
Amount:
$2,750.00

Component Description:
Prepare coverage maps of new facilities. Please see Exhibit 36.
Amount:
$187.50

Component Description:
Pro rata charge for RF System test. Please see Exhibit 35A.
Amount:
$1,375.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of RF System Test, Exhibit 6, 1-B-1.
Amount:
$625.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of RF System Test, Exhibit 6, 1-B-1.
Amount:
$1,250.00
LocalPermits

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Building Permits, Exhibit 6, 1-A-3.
Amount:
$375.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Building Permits, Exhibit 6, 1-A-3.
Amount:
$187.50
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations Information not provided.
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

Component Description:
Coordinate "work around" to solve concerns regarding Canadian coordination.
Amount:
$550.00

Component Description:
Preliminary Engineering and CP Application, Engineering Section.
Amount:
$2,450.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Engineering - Antenna Development. Please see Exhibit 44.
Amount:
$2,750.00

Component Description:
Engineering - Antenna Development. Please see Exhibit 35A.
Amount:
$1,375.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Engineering Antenna Development, Exhibit 6, 1-A-2.
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Engineering Antenna Development, Exhibit 6, 1-A-2.
Amount:
$1,250.00
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Address Transition Timing, Exhibit 6, 1-A-1.
Amount:
$1,250.00

Component Description:
Pro rata fee for addressing transition timing. Please see Exhibit 35A.
Amount:
$500.00

Component Description:
Pro rata fee for addressing transition timing. Please see Exhibit 44.
Amount:
$1,000.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Address Transition Timing, Exhibit 6, 1-A-1.
Amount:
$625.00
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
American Tower outside project management. Please see Exhibit 35A.
Amount:
$2,370.00

Component Description:
American Tower outside project management. Please see Exhibit 44.
Amount:
$4,740.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Outside Project Management, Exhibit 6, 1-A-1.
Amount:
$2,370.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Outside Project Management, Exhibit 6, 1-A-1.
Amount:
$4,740.00

Cost Information

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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 $105,430.05 $98,125.05 N/A $56,273.35 N/A
Total for all systems $7,731,248.63 $4,480,248.90 N/A $3,832,533.78 N/A
Other Expenses $105,430.05 $98,125.05 $56,273.35
Site Coordination Meeting $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Site coordination meeting with other broadcasters, contractors, vendors, and tower landlord. See Exhibit 15. $1,320.00 N/A
Public Hearing $840.00 $840.00 Public hearing cost (See Exhibits 5A $440 and 6 $400.) $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 6) N/A 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 6.) N/A 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 6.) $1,350.00 N/A
Disconnect Transmitters $37,945.05 $37,945.05 Disconnect and Remove to Staging Area the WBZ-TV Main and Auxiliary Transmitters. See Exhibit 3 Item F ($23,475.60) and Exhibit 42 ($14,469.45). $19,280.55 N/A
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 6.) $2,700.00 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $1,000.00 $1,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $39,200.00 $39,200.00 Delivery of three transmitter and tower equipment required for repack. See Exhibits 3, 8, 9, and 15. $26,180.30 N/A
Non-zoning permits $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Per estimates. See Exhibits 5 and 6. $562.50 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 $4,250.00 See Exhibit 7. (Note: Corrected cost typo March 21, 2019) $4,250.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Site Coordination Meeting

Component Description:
Site coordination meetings. Please see Exhibit 35A.
Amount:
$440.00

Component Description:
Site coordination meetings. Please see Exhibit 44.
Amount:
$880.00
Public Hearing

Component Description:
Public hearing costs. Please see Exhibit 35A.
Amount:
$110.00

Component Description:
Public hearing costs. Please see Exhibit 44.
Amount:
$220.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Public Hearing, Exhibit 6, 1-B-1.
Amount:
$100.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Public Hearing, Exhibit 6, 1-B-1.
Amount:
$200.00
Ice Shield for HVAC Information not provided.
Building Partition Information not provided.
Asbestos and Lead Paint Testing

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Asbestos and Lead Paint Testing, Exhibit 6, 1-B-1.
Amount:
$900.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Asbestos and Lead Paint Testing, Exhibit 6, 1-B-1.
Amount:
$450.00
Disconnect Transmitters

Component Description:
Uninstall Auxiliary Transmitter. Please see Exhibit 42 for quotation.
Amount:
$14,469.45

Component Description:
Invoice is split among three cost categories. See Exhibit 24.
Amount:
$4,811.10
Site Security

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Site Security, Exhibit 6, 1-B-1.
Amount:
$1,800.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Site Security, Exhibit 6, 1-B-1.
Amount:
$900.00
MVPD Notification of Channel Change Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
WBZ-TV Main Transmitter Freight.
Amount:
$19,805.30

Component Description:
Equipment delivery and handling. Please see Exhibit 35A.
Amount:
$1,375.00

Component Description:
Equipment delivery and handling. Please see Exhibit 44.
Amount:
$2,750.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 50% Down Payment for $230,591.50 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 50% of Tower equipment and delivery, Exhibit 6, 1-A-4.
Amount:
$1,500.00

Component Description:
Invoice is 25% Down Payment for $115,297.75 ATC total estimated cost. (See Exhibit 6). This amount is 25% of Tower equipment and delivery, Exhibit 6, 1-A-4.
Amount:
$750.00
Non-zoning permits

Component Description:
Pro rata cost for building permits. Please see Exhibit 35A.
Amount:
$187.50

Component Description:
Pro rata cost for building permits. Please see Exhibit 44.
Amount:
$375.00
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Health Care Notification. See quote in Exhibit 7.
Amount:
$4,250.00

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $7,731,248.63 $4,480,248.90 $3,832,533.78

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. 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

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.

Andrew J Siegel

Assistant Secretary


04/06/2020

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.

Andrew J Siegel

Assistant Secretary


04/06/2020

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