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) 457-4074 | dryson@cbs.com | Limited Liability Company |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Daniel G. Ryson Director of Spectrum Management CBS |
Daniel G. Ryson 1725 DeSales Street 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 | Please see attached statement. |
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 | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Alternate Main | |
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 | Platinum PTCD20P2i | |
Year | 2009 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 8.0 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | VAXTE-12 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 9.6 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | GatesAir/Harris has stipulated that it cannot and will not attempt to retune any Platinum Series transmitters. Non-Upgraded transmitter is VAXTE-8 (Attachment 20A). Proposed transmitter is VAXTE-12 (Attachment 22A). |
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 | Yes | |
Size | 2 inches | |
Length | 70.0 feet | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Transmitter Shipping |
Transmitter Shipping |
State Sales Tax |
6% Maryland State Sales Tax on Transmitter Hardware and Shipping |
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 | Platinum PTCD20P2i | |
Year | 2009 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 8.0 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 | VAXTE-12 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 9.6 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | GatesAir/Harris has stipulated that it cannot and will not attempt to retune any Platinum Series transmitters. Non-Upgraded transmitter is VAXTE-8 (Attachment 2B). Proposed transmitter is VAXTE-12 (Attachment 21A). |
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 | Yes | |
Size | 2 inches | |
Length | 70.0 feet | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Transmitter Shipping |
Transmitter Shipping |
State Sales Tax |
6% Maryland State Sales Tax on Transmitter Hardware and Shipping |
Advanced Site Survey |
Site survey will determine actual site conditions and determine the materials and components required for system installation/integration of the customers site with the GatesAir Equipment. Please see Attachment 29. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Antenna Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Backup Antenna | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is the existing antenna directional? | No | |
Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Middle | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
Number of Panels | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 4.5 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TW-9B13R | |
Year | 1999 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
Description of Use | Backup Antenna | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
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 | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Broadband Slot | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 4 | |
Lower Limit | 167.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 213.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 100.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 7.5 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TLS-V4BB | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | The existing Aux antenna is CH 13 specific and part of a stack that must be removed to install WMAR's new CH 27 antenna |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | No |
Type | ||
Number of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequencies of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequency | N/A | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | N/A | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | Broadband | |
Feed Line Size | 3 1/8 inches inches | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | Yes |
Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is the existing antenna directional? | Yes | |
Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Bottom | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
Number of Panels | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 33.8 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | THV-9A13/VP-R C150SP | |
Year | 2009 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Circular | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
Number of Panels/Bays | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 30.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | THV- 9A11/VP-R O4 | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Please see attached statement and Attachment 23. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | |
Type | ||
Number of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequencies of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequency | N/A | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | N/A | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | No |
Broadband or Single Channel? | N/A | |
Feed Line Size | N/A | |
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 |
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 | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | Dielectric |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1198 feet per run |
Name | Description |
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Additional Rigid Line |
50 Feet of 6 1/8-Inch Rigid Line |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Utilize Existing |
Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | When main not available | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | Dielectric |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1176 feet per run |
Name | Description |
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Additional Rigid Line |
50 Feet of 3 1/8-Inch Rigid 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 | 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? | Yes | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1035558 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 39° 20' 05.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 076° 39' 02.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 997.36 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 889.10 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 318.24 feet | |
Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
Tower Owner | Television Tower Inc | |
Date Constructed | 08/26/1964 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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28637 | WLIF | FM |
1916 | WJZ-FM | FM |
65693 | WIYY | FM |
65696 | WBAL-TV | DTV |
59442 | WMAR-TV | DTV |
74196 | WWMX | FM |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for tower with candelabra |
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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Candelabra Mapping |
Field mapping of candelabra to be used in Structural Analysis. |
Antenna Pedestal and Mount |
Main Antenna Pedestal and Interim Antenna Mount (see Attachment 9). |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 250 | |
Explanation | Lack of in-house 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 | Yes | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
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 |
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 | Yes |
Non-zoning permits | Yes | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | Yes | |
FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | No | |
Other Miscellaneous Expenses | Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? | Yes |
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | No | |
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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Additional Security Guard |
Part of WJZ-TV Safety Plan. Control Access to Tower Zone of Influence during Gin Pole Lift. Please see Attachments 50 and 53. |
All Terrain Vehicle |
Part of WJZ-TV Safety Plan. ATV to transport employees to pick-up points when access roadway must be closed. Please see Attachments 46A and 53. |
All Terrain Vehicle Sales Tax |
Part of WJZ-TV Safety Plan. State sales tax. Please see Attachment 53A. |
Construct Pathway 1 and Stairs |
Part of WJZ-TV Safety Plan. Construct Pathway 1 and stairs for use when access roadway is closed. Please see Attachments 47A and 53A. |
Construct Pathway 2 and Fence |
Part of WJZ-TV Safety Plan. Construct Pathway 2 for use when access roadway is closed. Please see Attachments 49A and 53A. |
Electrical - Power to Gate at Hilltop |
Install electrical power to operate new security gate at the top of the hill. Please see Attachments 80 and 53A. |
Electrical - Relocate Van Outlets |
Relocate necessary electrical outlets for news vehicles. Please see Attachments 81 and 53A. |
Electrical - Security Trailer |
Part of WJZ-TV Safety Plan. Provide electrical to support lights at access roadway scaffolding and power phone to security trailer. Please see Attachments 44A and 53A. |
Fork Lift Rental |
Fork Lift Rental. Required to relocate large equipment shipments. |
Install Gate at Pathway 1 |
Part of WJZ-TV Safety Plan. Install security gate in fencing for secure access via Pathway 1. Please see Attachments 52 and 53A. |
Offsite Parking |
Part of WJZ-TV Safety Plan. Provide offsite parking spaces during Gin Pole Lift. Please see Attachment 53A. |
Paving New Parking Spaces |
Part of WJZ-TV Safety Plan. Pave new parking spaces for station vehicles when parking lots near tower are closed. Please see Attachments 48 and 53A. |
Protective Scaffolding |
Part of WJZ-TV Safety Plan. Install temporary protective scaffolding over access roadway and Pathway 2 at locations near the tower. Please see Attachments 41 and 53A. |
Relocate Storage Container |
Relocate Storage Container. Please see Attachments 73 and 53A. |
Rental Security Trailer |
Part of WJZ-TV Safety Plan. Security trailer to support the control of access to roadway, accept deliveries, etc. Please see Attachments 42 and 53A. |
Shuttle Bus Service |
Part of WJZ-TV Safety Plan. Provide transportation to off-site parking when owned parking lots are closed. Please see Attachments 45 and 53A. |
Top Beacon |
Top Beacon. To be located atop primary antenna. Required since helicopter lift gives insufficient time to remove and rewire the old beacon. Please see Attachments 59 and 93. |
Traffic Coord - Scaffold Install |
Traffic Coordinator during scaffolding installation. Please see Attachments 76 and 53A |
Remove Reinstall Light Pole |
Remove and Reinstall Light Pole from WJZ-TV Parking Lot and Helicopter Landing Zone |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $713,172.21 | $462,076.27 | N/A | $396,531.01 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,323,458.49 | $1,942,935.14 | N/A | $1,106,854.59 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter VAXTE-12 | $365,290.28 | $251,543.22 | $218,770.59 | ||
Transmitter Shipping | $4,500.00 | $4,500.00 | Estimated Transmitter Shipping | N/A | N/A |
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 6.5 . 12.5 kW | $331,500.00 | $216,572.94 | Please see Attachment 2B. Includes costs for installation and old transmitter disconnection. Shipping and Sales Tax Listed Separately. Cost slightly reduced June 2019 following changes recommended during GatesAir Site Survey. | $191,300.31 | N/A |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $1,820.00 | $3,000.00 | Please see attached statement. | N/A | N/A |
Advanced Site Survey | $15,992.22 | $15,992.22 | Per Quote from GatesAir. Please see Attachment 29. | $15,992.22 | N/A |
State Sales Tax | $11,478.06 | $11,478.06 | 6% Sales Tax on Attachment 2B Items A-D and estimated transmitter shipping. slightly reduced June 2019 following changes recommended during GatesAir Site Survey. | $11,478.06 | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmitter VAXTE-12 | $347,881.93 | $210,533.05 | $177,760.42 | ||
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $1,820.00 | $3,000.00 | Please see attached statement. | N/A | N/A |
State Sales Tax | $10,061.93 | $10,061.93 | 6% Sales Tax on Attachment 20A Items A-D and estimated transmitter shipping. Tax slightly reduced June 2019 following changes recommended during GatesAir Site Survey. | $10,061.93 | N/A |
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 6.5 . 12.5 kW | $331,500.00 | $192,971.12 | Please see Attachment 20A. Includes costs for installation and old transmitter disconnection. Shipping and Sales Tax Listed Separately. Cost slightly reduced June 2019 following changes recommended during GatesAir Site Survey. | $167,698.49 | N/A |
Transmitter Shipping | $4,500.00 | $4,500.00 | Estimated Transmitter Shipping | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
---|---|
Transmitter Shipping | Information not provided. |
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 6.5 . 12.5 kW | |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | Information not provided. |
Advanced Site Survey | |
State Sales Tax | |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | Information not provided. |
State Sales Tax | |
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 6.5 . 12.5 kW | |
Transmitter Shipping | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $446,508.00 | $444,238.00 | N/A | $390,524.52 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,323,458.49 | $1,942,935.14 | N/A | $1,106,854.59 | N/A |
Primary Antenna THV- 9A11/VP-R O4 | $347,758.00 | $347,428.00 | $335,874.00 | ||
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | $5,760.00 | N/A |
High VHF - High Power Top Mount One Station elliptically or circularly polarized | $341,028.00 | $341,028.00 | See Attachment 23. 3/21/2019 Note: Sweep Test listed separately so deducted from cost shown here. | $330,114.00 | N/A |
Auxiliary Antenna TLS-V4BB | $98,750.00 | $96,810.00 | $54,650.52 | ||
High VHF - High Power Side Mount One Station elliptically or circularly polarized | $59,530.00 | $59,530.00 | N/A | $54,650.52 | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $9,340.00 | $8,880.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $23,150.00 | $22,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Sweep test of existing antenna | |
High VHF - High Power Top Mount One Station elliptically or circularly polarized | |
High VHF - High Power Side Mount One Station elliptically or circularly polarized | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | Information not provided. |
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) | Information not provided. |
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $16,750.00 | $16,750.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,323,458.49 | $1,942,935.14 | N/A | $1,106,854.59 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $11,050.00 | $11,050.00 | $0.00 | ||
Additional Rigid Line | $11,050.00 | $11,050.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmission Line | $5,700.00 | $5,700.00 | $0.00 | ||
Additional Rigid Line | $5,700.00 | $5,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $678,700.00 | $554,767.00 | N/A | $147,613.61 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,323,458.49 | $1,942,935.14 | N/A | $1,106,854.59 | N/A |
Primary Tower GTOWER | $678,700.00 | $554,767.00 | $147,613.61 | ||
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $50,000.00 | 1/3 of Widelity Cost Catalog estimate, WJZ-TV's pro-rata amount after sharing expenses with two other repacking DTV stations. | $31,800.00 | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $400,000.00 | It is believed that 100% of the Widelity Cost Catalog estimate is justifiable. Please see Statement. | $89,213.61 | N/A |
Candelabra Mapping | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | Please see Attachment 6. This is the WJZ-TV pro-rata anticipated cost after costs are shared with two other repacking DTV stations. | $2,000.00 | N/A |
Antenna Pedestal and Mount | $77,700.00 | $77,700.00 | Main antenna pedestal (required to maintain overall FAA/FCC tower height) and auxiliary antenna mount. See Attachment 9. | N/A | N/A |
Structural engineering tower load study for a documented tower with candelabra | $20,000.00 | $25,067.00 | Estimated cost includes WJZ-TV's pro rata share shown in Attachments 7, 26, 37, 38, 39, and 94. | $24,600.00 | Changes to primary antenna pedestal heights and auxiliary (interim) antenna mounting configuration required additional analysis and reinforcement designs. |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | |
Candelabra Mapping | |
Antenna Pedestal and Mount | Information not provided. |
Structural engineering tower load study for a documented tower with candelabra |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $62,120.00 | $63,745.59 | N/A | $15,320.59 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,323,458.49 | $1,942,935.14 | N/A | $1,106,854.59 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $62,120.00 | $63,745.59 | $15,320.59 | ||
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $1,700.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $1,375.00 | N/A |
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application | $2,105.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $10,745.59 | Actual pro rata cost for negotiations with Loyola University for use of sports complex parking lot as helicopter landing zone. Costs shared equally with two other TTI Stations. Please see Attachments 77, 78, 79, and 90. | $10,745.59 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $39,500.00 | $37,500.00 | N/A | $1,500.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | Information not provided. |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | |
Project management of the transition | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $406,208.28 | $401,358.28 | N/A | $156,864.86 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,323,458.49 | $1,942,935.14 | N/A | $1,106,854.59 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $406,208.28 | $401,358.28 | $156,864.86 | ||
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $6,750.00 | Required health care notification. WJZ-TV has applied for a Phase Change so will require an extra notification. Please see Exhibits 96 ($3,750) and 97 ($3,000). | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,070.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Local Zoning | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $325.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Non-zoning permits | $5,966.66 | $5,966.66 | Pro rata cost for permitting services including drawings, zoning, building, electrical, surveying, and fees. Please see Attachment 69. | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Traffic Coord - Scaffold Install | $762.75 | $762.75 | Pro rata cost for traffic control during installation of protective scaffolding above roadway near tower. Please see Attachments 76 and 53A. | $762.75 | N/A |
All Terrain Vehicle | $26,230.97 | $26,230.97 | Required for Gin Pole Phase but acquired in advance to assure availability. Will transport employees from designated locations through tower work zone. Cheaper to buy than rent. Will be sold with funds refunded to the project. See Attachments 46A and 53. | $26,230.97 | N/A |
Electrical - Power to Gate at Hilltop | $2,295.00 | $2,295.00 | Power to new electric security gate at top of the hill. Please see Attachments 80 and 53A. | $2,295.00 | N/A |
All Terrain Vehicle Sales Tax | $1,571.52 | $1,571.52 | State of Maryland sales tax on all-terrain vehicle. Please see Attachments 46A and 53. | $1,571.52 | N/A |
Additional Security Guard | $8,058.72 | $8,058.72 | Pro rata cost for an additional security guard (plus sales tax) required to restrict traffic to the WJZ‐TV access road while the gin pole is used. Please see Attachment 53A. | N/A | N/A |
Construct Pathway 1 and Stairs | $18,804.00 | $18,804.00 | Pro rata cost for pathway through the southwest woods suitable for ATV to shuttle employees. Also includes stairway construction to quickly evacuate property. See Attachment 53A. | $18,804.00 | N/A |
Construct Pathway 2 and Fence | $12,683.33 | $12,683.33 | Pro rata cost to construct ATV Pathway 2, including delivery, installation, pickup and removal of mats as well as removal and re‐installation of fencing. Please see Attachment 53A. | N/A | N/A |
Electrical - Relocate Van Outlets | $7,814.00 | $7,814.00 | Relocate necessary electrical outlets to allow news vans to be relocated. Required to clear a possible helicopter landing zone and provide additional parking outside tower work ZOI. Please see Attachments 75 and 53A. | $7,814.00 | N/A |
Electrical - Security Trailer | $15,081.00 | $15,081.00 | Includes new conduit as well as power and data to the temporary guard station. Please see Attachments 44A and 53. Cost decreased due to unrelated WJZ-TV capital project to install much conduit also useful for this project. | $15,081.00 | N/A |
Fork Lift Rental | $3,556.46 | $3,556.46 | See Attachment 57 for $659.88 quotation - plus $28.62 for fuel charge and additional sales tax. Also Attachment 70 for $2,867.96 second fork lift rental. | $3,556.46 | N/A |
Install Gate at Pathway 1 | $7,528.00 | $7,528.00 | Required to prevent public access to WJZ‐TV’s parking lot for employee safety. Gate will permit access from the WJZ‐TV northwest parking lot from Pathway 1. Cost reduced by competitive bid. Please see Attachments 52A and 53A. | N/A | N/A |
Offsite Parking | $4,800.00 | $4,800.00 | Provide 60 off-site employee parking spaces in the event a Gin Pole lift is required, work is being done on the tower, and existing lots must be closed. Please see Attachment 53. | N/A | N/A |
Paving New Parking Spaces | $16,500.00 | $16,500.00 | Required prior to Initial Phase and during Gin Pole Phase. The quote includes paving for parking spaces that would recoup lost parking spaces when tower work is being done. Please see Attachment 53A. | $16,500.00 | N/A |
Relocate Storage Container | $192.00 | $192.00 | Relocate two storage containers to increase available parking and clear obstructions from helicopter landing zone. Please see quote in Attachment 73 and detailed explanation in Attachment 53A. | $192.00 | N/A |
Rental Security Trailer | $669.13 | $669.13 | Pro rata cost for guard trailer to receive packages, restrict traffic to WJZ‐TV and coordinate vendor access to the WJZ‐TV building while the ZOI is enacted for the gin pole. Please see Attachment 53A. | N/A | N/A |
Shuttle Bus Service | $110,700.00 | $110,700.00 | Required only during Gin Pole Phase. Includes shuttle service to access offsite parking. Please see Attachment 53A | N/A | N/A |
Top Beacon | $2,277.07 | $2,277.07 | See Attachment 59 for estimate of beacon and cable - plus - an approximated $200 for local shipping, since unit and cable are quite heavy. | $2,167.83 | As anticipated, freight and sales tax were slightly greater than shown in underlying quote (Attachment 59). Cost of hardware matched. |
Remove Reinstall Light Pole | $2,556.00 | $2,556.00 | Temporarily Remove and Reinstall Light Pole in Parking Lot and Helicopter Landing Zone. Please see Attachments 53A and 99. | $2,556.00 | N/A |
Protective Scaffolding | $118,166.67 | $118,166.67 | Pro rata cost for scaffolding protection within the ZOI over Pathway 2 (Area 1) and the WJZ‐TV roadway (Area 2) Required during the Initial and Gin Pole phases. Please see Attachment 53A. | $59,333.33 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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DTV Medical Facility Notification | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
Local Zoning | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
Non-zoning permits | Information not provided. |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | Information not provided. |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | Information not provided. |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | Information not provided. |
Traffic Coord - Scaffold Install | |
All Terrain Vehicle | |
Electrical - Power to Gate at Hilltop | |
All Terrain Vehicle Sales Tax | |
Additional Security Guard | Information not provided. |
Construct Pathway 1 and Stairs | |
Construct Pathway 2 and Fence | Information not provided. |
Electrical - Relocate Van Outlets | |
Electrical - Security Trailer | |
Fork Lift Rental | |
Install Gate at Pathway 1 | Information not provided. |
Offsite Parking | Information not provided. |
Paving New Parking Spaces | |
Relocate Storage Container | |
Rental Security Trailer | Information not provided. |
Shuttle Bus Service | Information not provided. |
Top Beacon | |
Remove Reinstall Light Pole | |
Protective Scaffolding |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
---|---|---|---|
Total for all systems | $2,323,458.49 | $1,942,935.14 | $1,106,854.59 |
Question | Response |
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The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | No |
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 04/24/2020 |
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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 04/24/2020 |