Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hearst Stations Inc. Doing Business As: Hearst Stations Inc. |
Corporation 150 Fayetteville Street Suite 1700 Raleigh, NC 27601 United States |
+1 (919) 839-0300 | shartzell@brookspierce.com | Corporation |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
---|---|---|---|
[Confidential] |
|
|
|
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
---|---|---|---|
The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
|
|
|
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 | see attached transition plan document |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Retune Existing |
Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | 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 | Harris |
Model | Maxiva UAX-2000AT | |
Year | 2013 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 2.5 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
New IOT Tubes | Number of Tubes (including accessories) needed | N/A |
New Mask Filter | ||
Power | 3 kW | |
Other Power | N/A | |
New Exciter | Is a new exciter needed? | No |
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 | 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 |
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 CD2200P2 | |
Year | 1998 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Two | |
Power Capacity | 50 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ULXTE-90 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 56.4 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Existing IOT transmitter cannot be converted to post-transition channel, see GatesAir EOL and HTV IOT to Solid-State Justification statements. An IOT replacement is more expensive than proposed SS transmitter. See attached Comark IOT Transmitter quote. |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 300 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
Size | N/A | |
Length | N/A | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | transmitter installation electrical service | |
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? | Yes |
Size | 1000.0 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 |
Name | Description |
---|---|
Additional RF components |
Additional RF components required for transmitter operation and integration into current RF environment per GatesAir quote. |
Sales Tax |
transmitter sales tax |
Shipping |
transmitter shipping |
Remote Control |
Main transmitter remote control |
Change Orders |
Transmitter change orders |
Electrical Accessories |
manufacturer required surge protection |
Transmitter de-install |
remove old transmitter |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
New Transmitter | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ULXTE-90 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 56.4 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | transmitter needed to make the transition to post-transition channel |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | Yes |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 300 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 4 inches | |
Length | 150.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | transmitter installation electrical service | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Heating and Cooling | |
Size | 20 tons | |
Other Size | N/A | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | Yes |
Size | 1000.0 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 |
Name | Description |
---|---|
500 KVA Transformer |
transformer per ATC |
Studio-to-Transmitter Link |
STL equipment to support interim transmitter |
Ice shield |
ice shield for HVAC equipment per ATC |
Electrical Accessories |
manufacturer required surge protection |
Additional RF components |
Additional RF components required for transmitter operation and integration into current RF environment per GatesAir quote. |
Sales Tax |
transmitter sales tax |
Shipping |
transmitter shipping |
Installation incidentals |
equipment and supplies needed to complete interim transmitter installation |
Generator Connection |
ATC fee to connect to backup generator |
Remote Control |
interim transmitter remote control |
New electrical sub-panels |
electrical panels per ATC |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Retune Existing |
Antenna Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | backup to main 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? | 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 | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
Number of Panels | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 200.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | Dielectric | |
Model | TLP-16M (C) | |
Year | 2013 |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
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 |
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 Corp. | |
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 | 60 | |
Design power capacity in use | 87.1 % | |
Lower Limit | 500.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 660.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 625.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TAD24UDA-5/60 | |
Year | 1999 |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
---|---|
25456 | WBZ-TV |
72098 | WGBX-TV |
73982 | WSBK-TV |
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? | No | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | American Tower Inc. | |
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 | 14 | |
Lower Limit | 480.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 698.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 80.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 907.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | PEP70E-O5-2-T | |
Year | 2020 | |
Justification for New Antenna | no justification provided by American Tower |
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 | RF channel | |
Frequency | N/A | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | No | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | Broadband | |
Feed Line Size | 8 3/16 inches inches | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | |
Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
RF Channel Number |
---|
20 |
21 |
32 |
33 |
Name | Description |
---|---|
Side Mount Brackts |
added due to ATC documentation |
Auxiliary combiner installation |
Auxiliary combiner installation cost per station |
Combiner Installation |
WCVB portion of combiner installation cost |
Auxiliary Combiner |
Auxiliary Combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
New Antenna Description | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Lease New | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | American Tower Inc | |
Is antenna shared? | Yes | |
Is antenna directional? | No | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 5 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 14 | |
Lower Limit | 480.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 698.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 85.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 907.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | required for move to post-transition channel |
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 | RF channel | |
Frequency | N/A | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | No | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | 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 |
RF Channel Number |
---|
20 |
21 |
32 |
33 |
34 |
Name | Description |
---|---|
Combiner installation |
WCVB portion of combiner installation cost |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
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 Corp. | |
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 | 2 | |
Length | 1469 feet per run |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
---|---|
72098 | WGBX-TV |
25456 | WBZ-TV |
73982 | WSBK-TV |
Name | Description |
---|---|
Line Refurbish |
This cost is to refurbish two (2) existing 8-3/16" transmission lines to be utilized by both the new top mount antenna & side mounted antennas per ATC documentation. |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Utilize Existing |
Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Auxiliary/Backup | |
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 | Myat |
Type | Flexible Air | |
Diameter | 3 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 616 feet per run |
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 | required for interim antenna |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Interim | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Candelabra | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
Others Types of Users | Yes | |
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 | 1004233 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 42° 18' 10.7" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 071° 13' 04.9" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1200.77 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1101.04 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 150.92 feet | |
Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
Tower Owner | American Towers, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 04/19/2005 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
---|---|---|
1901 | WBZ-FM | FM |
23439 | WBOS | FM |
6463 | WFXT | DTV |
26897 | WWBX | FM |
73238 | WLVI | DTV |
9639 | WODS | FM |
Users |
---|
W243DC |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for undocumented/poorly documented tower |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Major Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Candelabra |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
---|---|
Tower Modification PM |
Tower modification and RF installation project management per attached ATC documentation. |
Tower Permit Drawing Package |
The generation of a construction drawing package per attached ATC documentation. |
Ground and Building A-E Permit Drawing Package |
The generation of a construction drawing package per attached ATC documentation. |
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 | Yes | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | No | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1003433 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 42° 18' 37.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 071° 14' 12.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1296.24 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1192.24 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 152.89 feet | |
Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
Tower Owner | American Tower, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1957 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
---|---|---|
73982 | WSBK-TV | DTV |
25456 | WBZ-TV | DTV |
18783 | WYDN | DTV |
10542 | WKLB-FM | FM |
68241 | WBUR-FM | FM |
72098 | WGBX-TV | DTV |
72099 | WGBH-TV | DTV |
Users |
---|
WBTS-LD |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for undocumented/poorly documented tower |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Minor Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Candelabra |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
---|---|
Tower Modification PM |
Modification project management and RF installation project management per attached ATC documentation |
Tower Permit Drawing Package |
Tower Permit Drawing Package per attached ATC documentation |
Ground and Building A-E Permit Drawing Package |
The generation of a construction drawing package for one (1) broadcasters/customers. |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 95 | |
Explanation | ATC project management fee. Scheduling and management of timelines and schedules occurring during repack. See attached ATC documentation. | |
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 | Yes | |
Quantity | 1 | |
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? | N/A | |
Critical Facility | N/A | |
Terrain-Shielded Facility | N/A | |
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services | Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | Yes | |
Quantity | 1 | |
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 | Yes | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers | Yes | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Name | Description |
---|---|
RF System Test |
Testing of the combiner to ensure all frequencies are tuned for optimal patterns per attached ATC documentation. |
Repack Consulting |
Repack Consulting Services |
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 per attached ATC documentation. |
Transmitter Site Survey |
Transmitter planning survey & transmitter building drawings |
Non-Catalog legal expenses |
Non-Catalog expenses for legal advice and services, including financial/reimbursement review, transition reporting, transition procedures, and other transition-related issues |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
Is Remediation needed? | No | |
Facility Expenses | Name | N/A |
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed | N/A | |
Name | N/A | |
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? | Yes | |
Permit and Filing Costs | Local Zoning | Yes |
Non-zoning permits | No | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | Yes | |
FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | Yes | |
Other Miscellaneous Expenses | Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? | 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? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | Yes |
Name | Description |
---|---|
ATC one-time tower rental |
ATC have 5 repack station and 2 phases on two different towers in the Boston DMA. See ATC documentation. |
Aux antenna and line removal |
Aux antenna and line removal |
Contract Labor |
labor directly related to the station channel change |
Nitrogen Generator upgrade |
nitrogen generator upgrade |
Public Hearing |
Public hearing to alter height of tower due to antenna change |
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 per ATC documentation. |
Testing for Asbestos and Lead Paint |
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 per ATC documentation |
in-house labor |
in-house labor directly related to station's repack |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $4,653,081.49 | $3,488,421.60 | N/A | $3,311,445.11 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $10,055,048.41 | $5,175,599.69 | N/A | $4,264,859.80 | N/A |
Interim Transmitter ULXTE-90 | $2,464,979.63 | $1,882,559.63 | $1,798,991.84 | ||
New electrical sub-panels | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | per ATC documentation | $7,500.00 | N/A |
Remote Control | $13,028.97 | $13,028.97 | needed to complete transmitter installation at ATC interim transmitter site | $13,028.97 | N/A |
Generator Connection | $100,000.00 | $100,000.00 | per American Tower lease | $100,000.00 | N/A |
Installation incidentals | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $2,819.29 | N/A |
Shipping | $19,658.81 | $19,658.81 | transmitter shipping per GatesAir invoice | $19,658.81 | N/A |
Sales Tax | $0.00 | $0.00 | transmitter sales tax per attached GatesAir quote | N/A | N/A |
Additional RF components | $60,713.85 | $60,713.85 | Additional RF components required for transmitter operation and integration into current RF environment per GatesAir quote and Myat invoice | $60,713.85 | N/A |
Electrical Accessories | $1,943.00 | $1,943.00 | manufacturer required surge protection | $1,942.49 | N/A |
Studio-to-Transmitter Link | $109,697.00 | $109,697.00 | STL required to support interim transmitter. See attached quote. | $90,143.46 | N/A |
500 KVA Transformer | $9,200.00 | $9,200.00 | per ATC documentation | $6,900.00 | N/A |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 1000.0 | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | per ATC documentation | $1,350.00 | N/A |
20 Ton system | $115,500.00 | $22,000.00 | N/A | $16,500.00 | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: transmitter installation electrical service | $123,888.00 | $123,888.00 | interim transmitter installation electrical service per attached quotes | $123,888.00 | N/A |
4" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $15,150.00 | $2,920.00 | Both 2" and 4" conduit per ATC documentation | $2,190.00 | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA | $36,800.00 | $11,488.00 | ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** | $11,488.00 | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $7,260.00 | per ATC documentation | $5,445.00 | N/A |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,400.00 | $2,740.00 | per ATC documentation | $2,055.00 | N/A |
Ice shield | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | per ATC documentation | $3,000.00 | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW | $1,788,000.00 | $1,379,222.00 | GatesAir quote sections A, B & E. This is the transmitter, mask filter, installation and proof per the FCC "transmitter" definition. See attached Transmitter TPO Justification. | $1,330,368.97 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-90 | $2,078,746.86 | $1,605,861.97 | $1,512,453.27 | ||
Transmitter de-install | $38,679.00 | $38,679.00 | remove existing transmitter | $33,779.00 | N/A |
Electrical Accessories | $1,942.49 | $1,942.49 | manufacturer required surge protection | $1,942.49 | N/A |
Change Orders | $28,329.85 | $28,329.85 | per GatesAir invoices | $28,329.85 | N/A |
Remote Control | $3,921.00 | $3,921.00 | remote control equipment to integrate repack transmitter into remote control system | $3,921.00 | N/A |
Shipping | $22,974.97 | $22,974.97 | transmitter shipping per attached GatesAir invoice | $22,974.97 | N/A |
Sales Tax | $0.00 | $0.00 | Massachusetts sales tax not required | N/A | N/A |
Additional RF components | $79,549.49 | $79,549.49 | Additional RF components required for transmitter operation and integration into current RF environment per GatesAir quote section C. RF Accessories. | $79,549.49 | N/A |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 1000.0 | $4,212.06 | $4,212.06 | per ATC milestone 2 documentation | $3,159.04 | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: transmitter installation electrical service | $74,338.00 | $74,338.00 | transmitter installation electrical service per quotes | $74,338.00 | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA | $36,800.00 | $11,488.00 | N/A | $11,488.00 | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW | $1,788,000.00 | $1,340,427.11 | GatesAir quote sections A, B & E. This is the transmitter, mask filter, installation and proof per the FCC "transmitter" definition plus change order | $1,252,971.43 | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmitter Maxiva UAX-2000AT | $109,355.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
3 kW mask filter | $4,155.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF and VHF - minor banding issues | $105,200.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
---|---|
New electrical sub-panels | |
Remote Control | |
Generator Connection | |
Installation incidentals | |
Shipping | |
Sales Tax | Information not provided. |
Additional RF components | |
Electrical Accessories | |
Studio-to-Transmitter Link | |
500 KVA Transformer | |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 1000.0 | |
20 Ton system | |
Other Electrical Service: transmitter installation electrical service | |
4" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA | |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | |
Ice shield | |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW | |
Transmitter de-install | |
Electrical Accessories | |
Change Orders | |
Remote Control | |
Shipping | |
Sales Tax | Information not provided. |
Additional RF components | |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 1000.0 | |
Other Electrical Service: transmitter installation electrical service | |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA | |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW | |
3 kW mask filter | Information not provided. |
UHF and VHF - minor banding issues | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $1,493,951.92 | $540,561.60 | N/A | $405,421.20 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $10,055,048.41 | $5,175,599.69 | N/A | $4,264,859.80 | N/A |
Interim Antenna TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T | $196,667.00 | $231,847.00 | $173,885.25 | ||
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $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 | WCVB portion of interim antenna cost. See ATC Documentation. | $57,590.25 | N/A |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $135,400.00 | cost per ATC documentation | $101,550.00 | N/A |
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) | $18,950.00 | $6,660.00 | N/A | $4,995.00 | N/A |
Combiner installation | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | WCVB portion of combiner installation. See ATC Documentation. | $7,500.00 | N/A |
Primary Antenna PEP70E-O5-2-T | $1,297,284.92 | $308,714.60 | $231,535.95 | ||
Auxiliary Combiner | $68,205.82 | $68,205.82 | per ATC milestone 2 documentation | $51,154.36 | N/A |
Combiner Installation | $15,199.58 | $15,199.58 | per ATC milestone 2 Documentation. | $11,399.69 | N/A |
Side Mount Brackts | $0.00 | $0.00 | per ATC milestone 2 documentation | $0.00 | N/A |
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) | $18,950.00 | $8,000.00 | N/A | $6,000.00 | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $4,166.67 | N/A | $3,125.01 | N/A |
Auxiliary combiner installation | $13,999.52 | $13,999.52 | per ATC milestone 2 documentation | $10,499.64 | N/A |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $93,105.41 | per ATC milestone 2 documentation | $69,829.05 | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized | $1,090,000.00 | $106,037.60 | WCVB portion of antenna cost. See ATC Documentation. | $79,528.20 | N/A |
Auxiliary Antenna TLP-16M (C) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
---|---|
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
UHF - High Power Top Mount Five Station broadband panel antenna elliptically or circularly polarized | |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | |
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) | |
Combiner installation | |
Auxiliary Combiner | |
Combiner Installation | |
Side Mount Brackts | |
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
Auxiliary combiner installation | |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $997,500.00 | $84,900.00 | N/A | $63,675.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $10,055,048.41 | $5,175,599.69 | N/A | $4,264,859.80 | N/A |
Interim Transmission Line | $997,500.00 | $84,900.00 | $63,675.00 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband | $997,500.00 | $84,900.00 | cost per ATC documentation | $63,675.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
Line Refurbish | $0.00 | $0.00 | WCVB portion of transmission line refurbishing. See ATC Documentation. | $0.00 | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmission Line | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
no cost | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
---|---|
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband | |
Line Refurbish | |
no cost | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $1,496,133.34 | $334,648.88 | N/A | $250,945.41 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $10,055,048.41 | $5,175,599.69 | N/A | $4,264,859.80 | N/A |
Primary Tower GTOWER | $615,433.34 | $244,413.88 | $183,310.41 | ||
Ground and Building A-E Permit Drawing Package | $1,566.67 | $1,566.67 | See ATC Documentation. | $1,175.00 | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $162,114.00 | N/A | $121,585.50 | N/A |
Tower Modification PM | $7,000.00 | $7,000.00 | per ATC milestone 2 Documentation. | $5,250.00 | N/A |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $64,866.54 | N/A | $48,649.91 | N/A |
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | $26,300.00 | $7,300.00 | per ATC milestone 2 Documentation. Tower mapping and tower load study combined | $5,475.00 | N/A |
Tower Permit Drawing Package | $1,566.67 | $1,566.67 | See ATC Documentation. | $1,175.00 | N/A |
Auxiliary Tower GTOWER | $880,700.00 | $90,235.00 | $67,635.00 | ||
Ground and Building A-E Permit Drawing Package | $4,700.00 | $4,700.00 | See ATC Documentation. | $3,525.00 | N/A |
Tower Modification PM | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | See ATC Documentation. | $2,250.00 | N/A |
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | $26,300.00 | $4,435.00 | N/A | $3,285.00 | N/A |
Major tower reinforcement/modifications | $421,000.00 | $17,500.00 | per ATC documentation | $13,125.00 | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $55,900.00 | N/A | $41,925.00 | N/A |
Tower Permit Drawing Package | $4,700.00 | $4,700.00 | See ATC Documentation. | $3,525.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
---|---|
Ground and Building A-E Permit Drawing Package | |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | |
Tower Modification PM | |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | |
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | |
Tower Permit Drawing Package | |
Ground and Building A-E Permit Drawing Package | |
Tower Modification PM | |
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | |
Major tower reinforcement/modifications | |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | |
Tower Permit Drawing Package |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $110,925.00 | $199,622.75 | N/A | $138,005.17 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $10,055,048.41 | $5,175,599.69 | N/A | $4,264,859.80 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $110,925.00 | $199,622.75 | $138,005.17 | ||
Non-Catalog legal expenses | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | Non-Catalog expenses for legal advice and services, including financial/reimbursement review, transition reporting, transition procedures, and other transition-related issues | $8,277.92 | N/A |
Transmitter Site Survey | $20,600.00 | $20,600.00 | Transmitter planning survey & transmitter building drawings per attached quote | N/A | N/A |
Site Coordination Meeting | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | See ATC Documentation. | $1,500.00 | N/A |
Repack Consulting | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | Consulting, project, and construction management services for repack. | $2,038.00 | N/A |
RF System Test | $8,000.00 | $8,000.00 | See ATC Documentation. $5,500 & $2,500 for main and aux sites respectively. | $5,625.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $86,813.75 | See associated invoices | $86,813.75 | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $1,937.50 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $10,000.00 | per ATC documentation | $8,600.00 | N/A |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $4,000.00 | per ATC documentation | $3,375.00 | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $1,111.86 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $15,010.00 | $18,960.00 | PM for both tower sites | $14,220.01 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application | $4,210.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $2,381.13 | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,050.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $700.00 | N/A |
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,499.00 | N/A | $550.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | 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 | $875.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
---|---|
Non-Catalog legal expenses | |
Transmitter Site Survey | Information not provided. |
Site Coordination Meeting | |
Repack Consulting | |
RF System Test | |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | |
Project management of the transition | |
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $122,526.66 | $118,444.86 | N/A | $95,367.91 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $10,055,048.41 | $5,175,599.69 | N/A | $4,264,859.80 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $122,526.66 | $118,444.86 | $95,367.91 | ||
in-house labor | $5,709.60 | $5,709.60 | in-house labor directly related to station's repack | $5,709.60 | N/A |
Testing for Asbestos and Lead Paint | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | See ATC Documentation. | $1,350.00 | N/A |
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 ATC documentation. | $2,700.00 | N/A |
Public Hearing | $840.00 | $840.00 | hearing due to tower height change and zoning | $300.00 | N/A |
Nitrogen Generator upgrade | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | See ATC documentation | $4,543.05 | N/A |
Contract Labor | $4,209.46 | $4,209.46 | accounting labor directly related to the Spectrum Repack project | $4,209.46 | N/A |
Aux antenna and line removal | $8,500.00 | $8,500.00 | per ATC main milestone 2 documentation | $6,375.00 | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $7,463.20 | N/A | $7,463.20 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,110.00 | N/A | $1,110.00 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | N/A | $335.00 | N/A |
Local Zoning | $1,400.00 | $1,400.00 | See ATC Documentation. $750 per site. | $1,125.00 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $200.00 | increase in required fee | $200.00 | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $13,500.00 | $13,500.00 | See ATC Documentation. $5,500 and $3,000 for main and aux sites respectively. Plus transmitter local D&H. | $10,570.00 | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $0.00 | $0.00 | Attorney review to ensure FCC compliance | N/A | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $6,177.60 | $6,177.60 | per attached quotes/invoices | $6,177.60 | N/A |
ATC one-time tower rental | $57,600.00 | $57,600.00 | ATC one-time tower rental during market repack period. See ATC documentation. | $43,200.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
---|---|
in-house labor | |
Testing for Asbestos and Lead Paint | |
Security | |
Public Hearing | |
Nitrogen Generator upgrade | |
Contract Labor | |
Aux antenna and line removal | |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | |
Local Zoning | |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | |
ATC one-time tower rental |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
---|---|---|---|
Total for all systems | $10,055,048.41 | $5,175,599.69 | $4,264,859.80 |
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 |
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. |
|
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | John Drain Hearst Television SVP Chief Financial Officer 07/16/2020 |
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). |
|
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Douglas Durkee Hearst Television Manager of Spectrum Repack 07/16/2020 |