| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WNYT-TV, LLC Doing Business As: WNYT-TV, LLC |
Ryan Vandewiele 3415 University Ave., West St. Paul, MN 55114 United States |
+1 (651) 642-4334 | KShuldes@hbi.com | Limited Liability Company |
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Charles R. Naftalin Legal Counsel Holland & Knight LLP |
800 17th Street, N.W. Suite #1100 Washington, DC 20006 United States |
+1 (202) 457-7040 | charles.naftalin@hklaw.com |
| 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 | The DRT will install a new transmitter, transmission line, and antenna to replace its existing facility. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MAGNUM DTT2.5KSU | |
| Year | 2001 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power Capacity | 2500 W |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | UAXTE-4R | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 2400 W | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | The existing transmitter is channel specific and cannot be retuned. The model is discontinued and the manufacturer is defunct. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Other Transmitter Costs | ||
| Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? | Yes | |
| Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
| Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
| Transformer (480V) | No | |
| Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
| Size | 1 inches | |
| Length | 150.0 feet | |
| Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
| Description | Circuit Breaker, Flexible Conduit, Circuit Breaker Panel, Power Distribution Units | |
| 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 |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Surge Suppressor |
Electrical Surge Suppressor |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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? | No | |
| Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | ||
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
| ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | AL8-O | |
| Year | 2010 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Is antenna shared? | No | |
| Is antenna directional? | No | |
| Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
| New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | ||
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Elliptical | |
| Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
| ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | ALP-12-L7-ESOC-27 | |
| Year | 2020 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | Existing antenna is channel specific. The translator is moving to a new channel. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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? | Yes |
| Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
| Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | |
| 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 | MYAT |
| Type | Rigid | |
| Diameter | 4 1/16 inches | |
| Segment Length | 20 inches | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 690 feet per run |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Jumper, Hangers, and Hardware |
Flexible Transmission Line Jumper from Existing Transmission Line to New Antenna |
Matching Section Adjustment |
RF Analysis to Adjust Matching Section Upon Installation |
Matching Section, Fine |
Matching Section for Antenna Input |
Monitor, Transmission Line Pressure |
Monitors pressurization in transmission lines |
Reducers |
Reducing Adapter |
Line Sections - Adapter, Internal |
Transmission Line for Inside Transmitter Room and 1-5/8" to 4-1/16" Adapter |
| 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 | 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 | Yes | |
| 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 | 1004249 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 42° 47' 09.0" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 073° 37' 41.0" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 737.52 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 693.56 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 950.12 feet | |
| Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
| Tower Owner | WNYT-TV, LLC | |
| Date Constructed | 01/01/1978 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 6613 | WQBK-FM | FM |
| 20922 | W254DA | FX |
| Users |
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| Public Safety |
| Land Mobile |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study need for guyed or free-standing tower |
| Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | No reinforcements needed |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | Yes |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Lighting, Obstruction |
FAA "E2" Level Obstruction Lighting System |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | No |
| Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for displacement application | 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 | |
| Prepare Form 601 | No | |
| 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 | No | |
| Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
| 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 | Yes |
| RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service | No |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Abatement, Asbestos |
Removal of Asbestos Containing Material in Transmitter Room |
Evaluation, HVAC |
Study of Transmitter Room HVAC Requirements |
Floor Resurfacing |
Floor Preparation in Transmitter Room |
Testing, Asbestos |
Evaluation of Transmitter Room Floor Tiles for ACM (Asbestos Containing Material) |
Scanning, Blueprints |
Scanning of Antenna, Tower, and Building (Construction & Mechanical) Blueprints for Contractors' Use |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes | |
| FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
| FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | No | |
| Other Miscellaneous Expenses | Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? | Yes |
| Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | Yes | |
| Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | No | |
| 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 |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Sales Tax |
NY State Sales Tax |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $111,600.00 | $105,973.51 | N/A | $2,994.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $638,191.53 | $502,720.24 | N/A | $61,564.43 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter UAXTE-4R | $111,600.00 | $105,973.51 | $2,994.00 | ||
| Other Electrical Service: Circuit Breaker, Flexible Conduit, Circuit Breaker Panel, Power Distribution Units | $10,400.00 | $10,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation | $10,000.00 | $10,958.00 | Estimates are based on manufacturer's quotes. | $2,994.00 | N/A |
| Surge Suppressor | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | $84,000.00 | $77,415.51 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Other Electrical Service: Circuit Breaker, Flexible Conduit, Circuit Breaker Panel, Power Distribution Units | Information not provided. |
| Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation | |
| Surge Suppressor | Information not provided. |
| 1" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Information not provided. |
| UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $28,672.50 | $27,571.10 | N/A | $6,400.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $638,191.53 | $502,720.24 | N/A | $61,564.43 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna ALP-12-L7-ESOC-27 | $28,672.50 | $27,571.10 | $6,400.00 | ||
| Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | $5,730.00 | $6,400.00 | Estimated cost is based on attached consultant's quote. | $6,400.00 | N/A |
| UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Elliptical | $18,317.50 | $18,317.50 | Quoted antenna upgrades an existing 8-bay H-Pol antenna to a 12-bay E-Pol one. 12-bay allows a smaller transmitter for equivalent ERP. Reimbursement requested/estimated cost also reflects standard mfr. 15% discount on H-Pol (not E-Pol) antenna. | $0.00 | N/A |
| Side Mount antenna brackets | $4,625.00 | $2,853.60 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | |
| UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Elliptical | |
| Side Mount antenna brackets |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $15,662.10 | $15,662.10 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $638,191.53 | $502,720.24 | N/A | $61,564.43 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $15,662.10 | $15,662.10 | $0.00 | ||
| Monitor, Transmission Line Pressure | $830.36 | $830.36 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Matching Section, Fine | $2,983.00 | $2,983.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Line Sections - Adapter, Internal | $2,271.41 | $2,271.41 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Matching Section Adjustment | $7,850.00 | $7,850.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Jumper, Hangers, and Hardware | $1,002.28 | $1,002.28 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Reducers | $725.05 | $725.05 | Adapter from 4-1/16" to 1-5/8" at Antenna End of Transmission Line | $0.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Monitor, Transmission Line Pressure | Information not provided. |
| Matching Section, Fine | Information not provided. |
| Line Sections - Adapter, Internal | |
| Matching Section Adjustment | Information not provided. |
| Jumper, Hangers, and Hardware | |
| Reducers |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $348,910.00 | $251,214.10 | N/A | $51,250.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $638,191.53 | $502,720.24 | N/A | $61,564.43 | N/A |
| Primary Tower TOWER | $348,910.00 | $251,214.10 | $51,250.00 | ||
| Lighting, Obstruction | $18,662.06 | $18,662.06 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tower Helicopter Lift | $163,797.94 | $163,797.94 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Study needed for guyed or free-standing tower | $8,700.00 | $8,000.00 | N/A | $8,000.00 | N/A |
| Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $157,750.00 | $60,754.10 | N/A | $43,250.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Lighting, Obstruction | Information not provided. |
| Tower Helicopter Lift | Information not provided. |
| Study needed for guyed or free-standing tower | |
| Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $122,389.75 | $91,647.25 | N/A | $152.25 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $638,191.53 | $502,720.24 | N/A | $61,564.43 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $122,389.75 | $91,647.25 | $152.25 | ||
| Scanning, Blueprints | $152.25 | $152.25 | N/A | $152.25 | N/A |
| Testing, Asbestos | $1,070.00 | $1,070.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Floor Resurfacing | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Evaluation, HVAC | $3,200.00 | $3,200.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Abatement, Asbestos | $32,000.00 | $32,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $52,600.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,577.50 | $1,575.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,050.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $2,100.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| RF Exposure Measurements | $12,100.00 | $9,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Scanning, Blueprints | |
| Testing, Asbestos | |
| Floor Resurfacing | Information not provided. |
| Evaluation, HVAC | Information not provided. |
| Abatement, Asbestos | Information not provided. |
| Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | Information not provided. |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
| Perform engineering study for displacement application | Information not provided. |
| Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | Information not provided. |
| Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | Information not provided. |
| RF Exposure Measurements | Information not provided. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $10,957.18 | $10,652.18 | N/A | $768.18 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $638,191.53 | $502,720.24 | N/A | $61,564.43 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $10,957.18 | $10,652.18 | $768.18 | ||
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sales Tax | $12.18 | $12.18 | N/A | $12.18 | N/A |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $7,500.00 | $7,500.00 | N/A | $756.00 | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $805.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | Information not provided. |
| Sales Tax | |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $638,191.53 | $502,720.24 | $61,564.43 |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Ryan Vandewiele Vice President 06/17/2021 |
| 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). |
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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. | Ryan Vandewiele Vice President 06/17/2021 |
