Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION Doing Business As: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION |
Jeffrey Mahaney 1450 LISBON STREET LEWISTON, ME 04240 United States |
+1 (207) 404-5118 | jmahaney@mainepublic.org | Not-for-Profit |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Jeffrey Mahaney Chief Technology Officer Maine Public Broadcasting Corp. |
Jeffrey Mahaney 63 Texas ave Bangor, ME 04401 United States |
+1 (207) 404-5118 | jmahaney@mainepublic.org |
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. | No |
Briefly describe transition plan | Build an Aux FM transmitter site to mitigate off-air time so WCSH TV can repack their television station. WCSH channel 6 is the owner of the tower and WMEA-FM is a tenant. Our WMEA 90.1 FM must be off the air while certain tower work is performed. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Model | GV10 | |
Year | 2019 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Model Type | Hybrid | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 10.00 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | GV10D | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Model Type | Hybrid | |
Solid State Power capacity | 10 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Aux transmitter to mitigate our main WMEA FM transmitter being off the air during WCSH TV tower rebuild and antenna swap out for repack. | |
Does the transmitter require the purchase of a new HD Importer? | No | |
Does the transmitter require the purchase of a new HD Exporter? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Other Transmitter Costs | Does the transmitter installation require an Additional Exciter? | No |
Does the transmitter installation require any additional transmitter installation costs? | No | |
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? | No | |
Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 1.5 inches | |
Length | 60.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
Other Transmitter-Related Expenses | Does the replacement transmitter require a Remote Control? | No |
Does the replacement transmitter require an RDS Encoder? | No | |
Does the replacement transmitter require Audio Processing? | No |
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 | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
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? | Yes | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Circular | |
Type | Other | |
Other Antenna Type | ring stub | |
ERP: | 24.5 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | 6810 1/2 wave 10 bay | |
Year | 2000 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Circular | |
Type | Log Periodic | |
ERP: | 100.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | 6025 4 bay | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Needed for Aux transmitter to mitigate our main WMEA FM transmitter being off the air while WCSH TV rebuilds their tower and swaps out antennas |
Section | Question | Response |
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Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | No |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | No |
Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | Yes |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | No |
FM Band Pass Filters | Do you require an FM band pass filter? | No |
Notch Filter | Do you require a Notch filter? | No |
De-Icers | Do you require De-Icers? | No |
Radomes | Do you require Radomes? | Yes |
Number of bays | 4 |
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 | Purchase New |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
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 | 3 1/8 inches | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1300 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Type | Flexible Air | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 550 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Needed for Aux transmitter to mitigate when our main WMEA FM transmitter is off the air while WCSH TV rebuilds their tower and swaps out antennas for repack. | |
Interior RF Systems | Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require an additional or replacement Inside RF system including switching, patch panels, and dehydrators? | Yes |
Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require additional or replacement Inside RF system elbows, fitting, hangers, etc.? | Yes |
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 | Move Equipment |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | No | |
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 | 1037792 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 43° 25' 00.3" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 070° 48' 15.2" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 535.75 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 498.68 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 629.91 feet | |
Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
Tower Owner | Maine Public Broadcasting Corp | |
Date Constructed | 04/24/2018 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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39656 | WMEA-TV | DTV |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 80 | |
Explanation | WMEA-FM is part of a state-wide public broadcasting network and is operated on a nonprofit basis with a lean staff. Project management is needed to broaden the available resources to complete this project without disruption to the staff's regular work lo | |
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | No | |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | No | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | Yes | |
Quantity | 1 | |
Prepare Form 601 | Yes | |
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services | Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | No | |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | No | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | Yes | |
Quantity | 1 | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | Yes | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs | Yes | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No |
Name | Description |
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Additional Legal Fees |
Additional Legal Fees to assist statewide public broadcasting network navigate FCC reimbursement program. |
Section | Question | Response |
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AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
Is Remediation needed? | No | |
Permit and Filing Costs | FCC Construction Permit Major Change | 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)? | No |
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | No | |
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | No | |
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR) | Frequency Coordination for Unidirection System | No |
Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System | No | |
New Point to Point Microwave System | No | |
1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems | Yes |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $112,000.00 | $104,610.50 | N/A | $69,834.02 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $353,805.00 | $231,199.90 | N/A | $120,706.16 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter GV10D | $112,000.00 | $104,610.50 | $69,834.02 | ||
Innovonics Justin | $3,600.00 | $3,600.00 | N/A | $2,823.52 | N/A |
1.5" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Air Cooled Solid State FM Transmitter 7 - 10 kW Hybrid | $68,200.00 | $67,010.50 | N/A | $67,010.50 | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $32,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Innovonics Justin | |
1.5" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Information not provided. |
Air Cooled Solid State FM Transmitter 7 - 10 kW Hybrid | |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $20,600.00 | $23,134.40 | N/A | $23,134.40 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $353,805.00 | $231,199.90 | N/A | $120,706.16 | N/A |
Primary Antenna 6025 4 bay | $20,600.00 | $23,134.40 | $23,134.40 | ||
Radomes (per bay) | $5,400.00 | $1,120.00 | N/A | $1,120.00 | N/A |
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount (if not included in antenna base cost) | $5,600.00 | $5,600.00 | N/A | $5,600.00 | N/A |
High Power 51 - 100 kW Circularly-polarized | $9,600.00 | $16,414.40 | Estimated Cost is based on information provided by vendor. | $16,414.40 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Radomes (per bay) | |
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount (if not included in antenna base cost) | |
High Power 51 - 100 kW Circularly-polarized |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $24,805.00 | $14,905.00 | N/A | $14,858.32 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $353,805.00 | $231,199.90 | N/A | $120,706.16 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $24,805.00 | $14,905.00 | $14,858.32 | ||
Interior RF Systems: Elbows, fitting, hangers, etc. | $1,850.00 | $1,850.00 | N/A | $1,810.38 | N/A |
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | $18,150.00 | $8,250.00 | N/A | $8,243.30 | N/A |
Interior RF Systems: Inside RF system including switching, patch panels and dehydrators | $4,805.00 | $4,805.00 | N/A | $4,804.64 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Interior RF Systems: Elbows, fitting, hangers, etc. | |
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | |
Interior RF Systems: Inside RF system including switching, patch panels and dehydrators |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $157,750.00 | $50,000.00 | N/A | $5,000.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $353,805.00 | $231,199.90 | N/A | $120,706.16 | N/A |
Primary Tower GTOWER | $157,750.00 | $50,000.00 | $5,000.00 | ||
Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $157,750.00 | $50,000.00 | N/A | $5,000.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $32,800.00 | $32,700.00 | N/A | $4,547.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $353,805.00 | $231,199.90 | N/A | $120,706.16 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $32,800.00 | $32,700.00 | $4,547.00 | ||
RF Exposure Measurements | $12,100.00 | $12,000.00 | N/A | $3,460.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,235.00 | $2,235.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of Lease and other matters for Shared Locations | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Prepare Form 601 | $755.00 | $755.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,710.00 | N/A | $1,087.00 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $8,440.00 | $8,440.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Additional Legal Fees | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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RF Exposure Measurements | |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of Lease and other matters for Shared Locations | Information not provided. |
Prepare Form 601 | Information not provided. |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | Information not provided. |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | |
Project management of the transition | Information not provided. |
Additional Legal Fees | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $5,850.00 | $5,850.00 | N/A | $3,332.42 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $353,805.00 | $231,199.90 | N/A | $120,706.16 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $5,850.00 | $5,850.00 | $3,332.42 | ||
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR): 1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems | $5,850.00 | $5,850.00 | N/A | $3,332.42 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR): 1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $353,805.00 | $231,199.90 | $120,706.16 |
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 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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. | Michael Breton Controller 08/31/2020 |