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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:
65943
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WWPB
Channel:
29 (UHF)
File Number:
0000027903
FRN:
0003857380
Date Submitted:
08/10/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION

Doing Business As: Maryland Public Television

Larry D. Unger, President & CEO

11767 Owings Mills Boulevard

OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117

United States

+1 (410) 356-5600 lunger@mpt.org Government Entity

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

[Confidential]

 

 

 


Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

Samuel Hariton

Widelity Inc.

Samuel Hariton

4031 University Dr

Suite 100

Fairfax, VA 22030

United States

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

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. No
Briefly describe transition plan Current transmission system consists of a transmitter feeding a transmission line which connects to an antenna on the tower. Work includes tower study/rehabilitation to support new antenna, mounting antenna, transmission line and connecting to transmitter

Transmitters

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

Primary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model DCX-2
Year 1996
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 40.0 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 HPTV-PRLX-U18
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 30.0 kW
Justification for New Transmitter See attached comparative quotes between solid state and IOT transmitter. IOT is more than $400,000 higher. Also see Status of MSCD-IOT Production and attached narrative.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) Yes
Power 150 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor.
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

Name Description

Coolant

The coolant used for the transmitter heat exchanger is not included in the transmitter price

CIF Mask Filter

Constant Impedance mask Filter. Current mask filter is a CIF.

Bag Filters

Bag type water filtration for each heat exchanger system. Current pre-repack cooling system has this filtering.

Site Design and Survey

Incorporates all aspects of the transmitter room design, including power distribution requirements, equipment placement, RF system layout, plumbing, and remote control.

Motorized Switch

Electric actuated switch to switch between transmitter, load and antenna. Current transmitter has this capability but switch cannot be moved as it is in pre-repack service.

Magic Tee Combiner

Used to combine both transmitters into a single output. Current system has a Magic Tee.

Remote Control Interface

License required to interface transmitter into current remote control system

Rigid Coax Line

Rigid interconnection coax lines from transmitter to CIF mask filter to antenna switch.

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 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 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: 500.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-12DSC-R
Year 2002

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 Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
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 Elliptical
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: 700.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-25JTH/VP-R 4C150
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna See attached narrative regarding antenna.

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?
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? Single Channel
Feed Line Size 4 1/16 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

Information not provided.

Interim Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
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 Type Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels/Bays 10
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 698.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 10.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 30.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TUA-P4-4/10M-1-R SM
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna See attached narrative regarding the need for an interim facility.

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
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 an antenna? Yes
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

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 Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Rigid
Diameter 4 1/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 3/4 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 410 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Rigid
Diameter 4 1/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 410 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Not possible to use current line as it is in operation 24 hrs/day. Line needed to construct, test and optimize repack line and antenna for a flash cut on scheduled phase date. See narrative.

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Interim Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Type Flexible Air
Diameter 1 5/8 inches
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 500 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line See attached narrative regarding interim facility.

Interim Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? No
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) N/A
Others Types of Users N/A
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1036746
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 39° 39' 04.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 077° 58' 14.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 415.02 feet
Support Structure Height 363.84 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 1439.94 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner MD. PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION
Date Constructed 01/26/1995


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 N/A
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

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 350
Explanation Applicant has limited internal resources to oversee installing and commissioning this repack project. It will rely on outside services to manage all work required.
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 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 Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
NEPA Section 106 environmental review 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 No
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

Progress Reporting

Prepare and file 10 required progress reports on FCC Form 2100, Schedule 387 on a quarterly basis with the FCC.

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 No
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change No
FCC License to Cover Application No
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? Yes
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

Information not provided.

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 $1,164,029.00 $1,114,014.00 N/A $1,060,880.00 N/A
Total for all systems $2,057,224.00 $2,132,988.42 N/A $1,493,697.55 N/A
Primary Transmitter HPTV-PRLX-U18 $1,164,029.00 $1,114,014.00 $1,060,880.00
Rigid Coax Line $4,144.00 $4,144.00 Rigid interconnection coax lines from transmitter to filter to antenna switch. N/A N/A
Remote Control Interface $2,205.00 $2,205.00 License required to interface transmitter into current remote control system N/A N/A
Magic Tee Combiner $38,220.00 $38,220.00 Used to combine two transmitter cabinets into one. Current pre-repack facility has this but it is in full time use and for the pre-repack channel. $38,220.00 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor. $28,400.00 $28,400.00 Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor to connect two cabinets. See attached quote per cabinet. $14,890.00 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW $947,000.00 $898,235.00 Please see Estimated Cost Justification WWPB-110-1st Primary Transmitter - UHF Liquid Cooled Solid State, 21-31 kW v0 $898,235.00 N/A
Site Design and Survey $15,300.00 $15,300.00 Incorporates all aspects of the transmitter room design, including power distribution requirements, equipment placement, RF system layout, plumbing, and remote control. $15,300.00 N/A
Coolant $2,000.00 $2,000.00 The coolant used for the transmitter heat exchanger is not included in the transmitter price. Price is for two cabinets. $0.00 N/A
CIF Mask Filter $73,735.00 $73,735.00 Constant Impedance mask Filter. Current mask filter is a CIF. $73,735.00 N/A
Bag Filters $13,950.00 $13,950.00 Bag type water filtration for each heat exchanger system. Current pre-repack cooling system has this filtering. $6,975.00 N/A
Motorized Switch $13,525.00 $13,525.00 Electric actuated switch to switch between transmitter, load and antenna. Current transmitter has this capability but switch cannot be moved as it is in pre-repack service. $13,525.00 N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA $25,550.00 $24,300.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Rigid Coax Line Information not provided.
Remote Control Interface Information not provided.
Magic Tee Combiner

Component Description:
Magic Tee
Amount:
$19,110.00

Component Description:
WWPB-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Magic Tee Combiner
Amount:
$1,911.00

Component Description:
WWPB-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Magic Tee Combiner
Amount:
$17,199.00
Other Electrical Service: Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor.

Component Description:
Total Proposal: 2020-07 R15P0600194
Amount:
$14,890.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW

Component Description:
PARALLAX - 30kw RMS, ATSC Digital UHF Liquid Cooled Transmitter
Amount:
$44,911.75

Component Description:
Parallax 30kw RMS, ATSC Digital UHF Liquid Cooled Transmitter
Amount:
$404,205.75

Component Description:
TV Transmitter Installation
Amount:
$449,117.50
Site Design and Survey

Component Description:
SYSTEM DESIGN SERVICES
Amount:
$15,300.00

Component Description:
Site Survey for FCC repacking
Amount:
$2,150.55
Coolant Information not provided.
CIF Mask Filter

Component Description:
WWPB-110-1st Primary Transmitter - CIF Mask Filter
Amount:
$33,180.75

Component Description:
CIF Mask Filter
Amount:
$36,867.50

Component Description:
WWPB-110-1st Primary Transmitter - CIF Mask Filter
Amount:
$3,686.75
Bag Filters

Component Description:
WWPB-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Bag Filters
Amount:
$348.75

Component Description:
WWPB-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Bag Filters
Amount:
$3,138.75

Component Description:
Bag Filters
Amount:
$3,487.50
Motorized Switch

Component Description:
WWPB-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Motorized Coaxial Switch
Amount:
$6,086.25

Component Description:
WWPB-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Motorized Coaxial Switch
Amount:
$676.25

Component Description:
Motorized Switch
Amount:
$6,762.50
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Antennas

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $381,685.00 $299,881.00 N/A $269,448.58 N/A
Total for all systems $2,057,224.00 $2,132,988.42 N/A $1,493,697.55 N/A
Interim Antenna TUA-P4-4/10M-1-R SM $75,885.00 $65,530.00 $65,530.00
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $13,125.00 Per WWPB Dielectric quote 700219CMZ-1 $13,125.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A
UHF – Broadband Panel, Side Mount Auxiliary/Interim, 30 horizontally polarized $46,005.00 $46,005.00 Per WWPB Dielectric quote 700219CMZ-1 $46,005.00 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-25JTH/VP-R 4C150 $305,800.00 $234,351.00 $203,918.58
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) $9,570.00 $8,378.00 Per Dielectric Quote 700093CMZ-6 $7,540.20 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $5,760.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $219,573.00 Per Dielectric Quote 700093CMZ-6 $190,618.38 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost)

Component Description:
WWPB-280-Interim Antenna - Side Mount Brackets for High Power Antenna
Amount:
$232.32

Component Description:
WWPB-280-Interim Antenna - Side Mount Brackets for High Power Antenna
Amount:
$5,906.25

Component Description:
SIDE MOUNT BRACKETS FOR TAPERED TOWER WWPB
Amount:
$1,080.18

Component Description:
WWPB-280-Interim Antenna - Side Mount Brackets for High Power Antenna
Amount:
$5,906.25
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
WWPB-280-Interim Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$640.00

Component Description:
WWPB-280-Interim Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$2,880.00

Component Description:
Sweep Test
Amount:
$2,880.00
UHF – Broadband Panel, Side Mount Auxiliary/Interim, 30 horizontally polarized

Component Description:
INCLUDES ONE FIELD ENGINEER ON-SITE FOR ONE DAY
Amount:
$4,600.50

Component Description:
UHF - Low power side mount
Amount:
$20,702.25

Component Description:
UHF - LOW POWER SIDE MOUNT
Amount:
$20,702.25
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
WWPB-210-Primary Antenna - Elbow Complex, 4 1/16"
Amount:
$3,770.10

Component Description:
WWPB-210-Primary Antenna - Elbow Complex, 4 1/16"
Amount:
$3,770.10
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
WWPB-210-Primary Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$2,880.00

Component Description:
WWPB-210-Primary Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$2,880.00
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
UHF - High Power top mount
Amount:
$86,151.60

Component Description:
UHF - High Power Top Mount
Amount:
$18,315.18

Component Description:
UHF - High Power Top Mount
Amount:
$86,151.60

Cost Information

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Transmission Line

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $74,720.00 $73,071.92 N/A $64,744.07 N/A
Total for all systems $2,057,224.00 $2,132,988.42 N/A $1,493,697.55 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $16,500.00 $12,602.36 $9,271.73
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" $16,500.00 $12,602.36 N/A $9,271.73 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $58,220.00 $60,469.56 $55,472.34
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16" $58,220.00 $60,469.56 see Estimated Cost Justification WWPB-310-Primary Transmission Line - 4 1_16 Rigid Copper v0 $55,472.34 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8"

Component Description:
WWPB-380-Interim Transmission Line - 1 5/8"" Flexible Air Dielectric
Amount:
$927.17

Component Description:
WWPB-380-Interim Transmission Line - 1 5/8" Flexible Air Dielectric
Amount:
$4,172.28

Component Description:
WWPB-380-Interim Transmission Line - 1 5/8" Flexible Air Dielectric
Amount:
$4,172.28
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16"

Component Description:
Freight and Shipping
Amount:
$47.48

Component Description:
WWPB-310-Primary Transmission Line - 4 1/16"" Rigid Copper
Amount:
$24,187.90

Component Description:
WWPB-310-Primary Transmission Line - 4 1/16"" Rigid Copper
Amount:
$24,187.90

Component Description:
ELBOW 4-50 EIA 6.00 X 12.00 CU REI
Amount:
$5,772.00

Component Description:
FREIGHT AND SHIPPING
Amount:
$330.40

Component Description:
Rigid Transmission Line - Copper
Amount:
$4,965.59

Component Description:
Flange 4-50 MECH FIELD UNFL TL
Amount:
$946.66

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $254,800.00 $479,054.00 N/A $56,500.00 N/A
Total for all systems $2,057,224.00 $2,132,988.42 N/A $1,493,697.55 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $254,800.00 $479,054.00 $56,500.00
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $10,000.00 N/A $5,000.00 N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $180,692.00 See attached tower quote. N/A N/A
Short Tower (less than 500') $84,200.00 $288,362.00 See attached tower quote. $51,500.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
Structural analysis hagerstown
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
Structural analysis Hagerstown WWPB Deposit
Amount:
$2,500.00
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications Information not provided.
Short Tower (less than 500')

Component Description:
Antenna and Line Replacement
Amount:
$41,200.00

Component Description:
Per VTS Proposal 19148MD Rev 1 Antenna & Line Replacement - 10% upon award of contract $103,000
Amount:
$10,300.00

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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 $120,540.00 $110,067.50 N/A $36,674.90 N/A
Total for all systems $2,057,224.00 $2,132,988.42 N/A $1,493,697.55 N/A
Outside Professional Services $120,540.00 $110,067.50 $36,674.90
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A $168.00 N/A
Progress Reporting $35,000.00 $35,000.00 Prepare and file 10 required progress reports on FCC Form 2100, Schedule 387 on a quarterly basis with the FCC. $521.50 N/A
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $425.00 Please see WWPB Attorney Other Matters Budget Justification Cover Letter $425.00 invoices received
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $892.50 Please see WWPB Attorney - Prepare request for special temporary authority Budget Justification Cover Letter $892.50 invoices
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $2,150.55 N/A
Project management of the transition $55,300.00 $52,500.00 Applicant has limited internal resources to oversee installing and commissioning this repack project. It will rely on outside services to manage all work required. $32,040.35 N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A $477.00 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

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Legal fees associated with the repacking project
Amount:
$168.00
Progress Reporting

Component Description:
Professional Services
Amount:
$42.50

Component Description:
Legal fees for Progress Reporting for Repacking Project
Amount:
$31.50

Component Description:
Legal fees for Progress Reporting for Repacking Project
Amount:
$79.50

Component Description:
Legal fees for Progress Reporting for Repacking Project
Amount:
$104.50

Component Description:
Legal fees for Progress Reporting for Repacking Project
Amount:
$104.50

Component Description:
Legal fees for Progress Reporting for Repacking Project
Amount:
$159.00
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations

Component Description:
WWPB-550-Attorney- Negotiate Lease and Other Matters
Amount:
$42.50

Component Description:
Television Repacking Services
Amount:
$212.50

Component Description:
Check status of transition for WWPB
Amount:
$170.00
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
Review WWPB STA to operate with 1/2 power
Amount:
$552.50

Component Description:
WWPB-550-Attorney - STA
Amount:
$340.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
engineering study for site survey - Please note, there are several invoices uploaded, each one has additional information to support the questions asked
Amount:
$2,150.55
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,660.05

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,240.85

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,551.15

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$247.35

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$66.20

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,656.60

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,621.40

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,923.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,734.65

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,797.80

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,797.80

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$616.65

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,122.85

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,801.80
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
see attached spreadsheet for charge. Additional items on invoice for other locations as well some items not related to the fcc repacking.
Amount:
$135.75

Component Description:
items that are FCC related for Hagerstown WWPB
Amount:
$56.25

Component Description:
There are other charges on this invoice that either relate to other locations or do not relate to the FCC repacking.
Amount:
$285.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.

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 $61,450.00 $56,900.00 N/A $5,450.00 N/A
Total for all systems $2,057,224.00 $2,132,988.42 N/A $1,493,697.55 N/A
Other Expenses $61,450.00 $56,900.00 $5,450.00
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Notification will need to be made to MVPD's as required. Applicant to explore using an outside firm to determine which facilities will need to be notified and send the appropriate notification letters. N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $20,000.00 $20,000.00 Applicant will be required to dispose of the current transmission line and transmitter and heavy oil filled high voltage power supplies. These cannot be disposed of in a typical landfill. N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $24,260.00 $24,260.00 See attached transmitter quote for shipping and unloading options. Estimate $10,000 for shipping of antenna and line. N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $7,000.00 N/A $5,450.00 N/A
Equipment Storage $4,640.00 $4,640.00 Station may receive antenna and transmission line prior to tower crew availability. No on-site storage is available. Obtained estimate from manufacturer for 60 days of storage. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
MVPD Notification of Channel Change 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.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Medical Notification Mailing
Amount:
$4,250.00

Component Description:
Notification Mailing Complete per FCC repack
Amount:
$1,200.00
Equipment Storage Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $2,057,224.00 $2,132,988.42 $1,493,697.55

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.

Carl R Wolfe

Director, Transmission and Distribution


08/10/2020

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.

Carl R Wolfe

Director, Transmission and Distribution


08/10/2020

Attachments

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