Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WBAL HEARST TELEVISION INC. Doing Business As: WBAL HEARST TELEVISION INC. |
P.O. BOX 1800 RALEIGH, NC 27602 United States |
+1 (919) 839-0300 | shartzell@brookspierce.com | Corporation |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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[Confidential] |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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Question | Response |
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Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | see attached document |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Auxiliary transmitter | |
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 | TTP60M | |
Year | 1998 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 3.5 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | VAXTE-6R44 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 4.8 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Original transmitter manufacturer no long in business. See attached transmitter statement. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Power | N/A | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 2 inches | |
Length | 250.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
Description | N/A | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
Type | N/A | |
Size | N/A | |
Other Size | N/A | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
Size | N/A | |
Channel 14 Costs | Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? | N/A |
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? | N/A | |
Is additional field engineering time needed? | N/A | |
Number of Days | N/A |
Name | Description |
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Electrical Accessories |
manufacturer required surge protection |
Change Orders |
Changes from the original transmitter order needed to complete transmitter installation |
RF Accessories |
Additional RF components required for transmitter operation and integration into current RF environment. |
Shipping |
transmitter shipping |
Transmitter Accessories |
additional equipment required for transmitter operation |
Sales Tax |
transmitter sales tax |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Model | TTP60M | |
Year | 1998 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 3.5 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 | VAXTE-6R44 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 4.8 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Original transmitter manufacturer no long in business. See attached transmitter statement. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Power | N/A | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 2 inches | |
Length | 250.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
Description | N/A | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
Type | N/A | |
Size | N/A | |
Other Size | N/A | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
Size | N/A | |
Channel 14 Costs | Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? | N/A |
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? | N/A | |
Is additional field engineering time needed? | N/A | |
Number of Days | N/A |
Name | Description |
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Transmitter Accessories |
additional equipment required for transmitter operation |
Transmitter de-install |
removal of old transmitter |
Electrical Accessories |
Manufacturer required surge protection |
Sales Tax |
transmitter sales tax |
Shipping |
transmitter shipping |
RF Accessories |
Additional RF components required for transmitter operation and integration into current RF environment. |
Change Orders |
Change from the original transmitter order needed to complete transmitter installation |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Antenna Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | backup 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? | 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 | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Other | |
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 | batwing | |
ERP: | 12.6 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TF4-AH | |
Year | 1999 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
Description of Use | backup to main antenna | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Slot | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 4 | |
Lower Limit | 174.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 216.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 70.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 12.6 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TLS-V4 | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Changing from channel 11 to 12, current antenna will not work on new channel assignment. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | No |
Type | ||
Number of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequencies of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequency | N/A | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | N/A | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | Single Channel | |
Feed Line Size | 6 1/8 inches inches | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | Yes |
Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
Name | Description |
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Shipping |
estimated antenna shipping (not quoted) |
Sales Tax |
antenna sales tax |
Additional RF components |
additional RF items required for operation |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is the existing antenna directional? | 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 | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Bottom | |
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: | 26.6 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TW-9B11-R(S) | |
Year | 1999 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | No | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Circular | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
Number of Panels/Bays | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 26.6 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | THV-9A12/CPR 04 | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Current antenna is channel specific and cannot be used on post-transition channel. Antenna must be replaced. Quotes for this and equivalent antenna attached. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | |
Type | ||
Number of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequencies of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequency | N/A | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | N/A | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | Single Channel | |
Feed Line Size | 6 1/8 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 |
Name | Description |
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Feed through components |
REQUIRED 6-75 ELBOWS, CUT LENGTHS AND HANGERS TO ROUTE LINE FROM ANTENNA INPUT THROUGH SUPPORT STRUCTURE |
Sales Tax |
antenna sales tax |
Antenna Obstruction Light |
Replacement AOL for main antenna |
Shipping |
antenna shipping |
Additional components |
additional components needed for antenna installation |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Utilize Existing |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | Dielectric |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1250 feet per run |
Name | Description |
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Miscellaneous TL parts |
replace frequency specific components in transmission line |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Utilize Existing |
Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | line to aux antenna | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | Dielectric |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1026 feet per run |
Name | Description |
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RF Components |
RF Components required to complete connection to repack transmitter and line refurb parts. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Candelabra | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
Others Types of Users | 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 | 1035558 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 39° 20' 05.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 076° 39' 02.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 997.36 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 889.10 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 318.24 feet | |
Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
Tower Owner | Television Tower Inc | |
Date Constructed | 08/26/1964 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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74196 | WWMX | FM |
65693 | WIYY | FM |
59442 | WMAR-TV | DTV |
28637 | WLIF | FM |
25455 | WJZ-TV | DTV |
1916 | WJZ-FM | FM |
Users |
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W291BA FM Txltr |
W248AO FM Txltr |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Candelabra |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | Yes |
Name | Description |
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Tower Consulting |
Tower consulting and tower project management |
Gin Pole Prep |
Gin pole support brackets and rigging plan |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | No |
Number of Hours | N/A | |
Explanation | N/A | |
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 | Yes |
RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Name | Description |
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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 |
Transmitter Site Survey |
Transmitter planning survey & transmitter building drawings |
Section | Question | Response |
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AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
Is Remediation needed? | No | |
Facility Expenses | Name | N/A |
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed | N/A | |
Name | N/A | |
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? | Yes | |
Permit and Filing Costs | Local Zoning | No |
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)? | Yes |
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | No | |
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | Yes | |
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 |
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Additional Security Guard |
Pro rata cost for an additional security guard (plus sales tax) required to restrict traffic to the WJZ TV access road while the gin pole is used. |
Construct Pathway 1 and Stairs |
Pro rata cost for pathway through the southwest woods suitable for ATV to shuttle employees. Also includes stairway construction to quickly evacuate property. |
Construct Pathway 2 and Fence |
Pro rata cost to construct ATV Pathway 2, including delivery, installation, pickup and removal of mats as well as removal and reinstallation of fencing. |
Contract Labor |
labor directly related to the station channel change |
Liability Insurance |
Insurance needed for the helicopter replacement of the antennas of the shared tower. |
Protective Scaffolding |
Pro rata cost for protective scaffolding work. |
Remove Reinstall Light Pole |
Temporarily Remove and Reinstall Light Pole in Parking Lot and Helicopter Landing Zone. |
Security Trailer Rental |
Pro rata cost for guard trailer to receive packages, restrict traffic to WJZTV and coordinate vendor access to the WJZTV building while the ZOI is enacted for the gin pole. |
Traffic Coord - Scaffold Install |
Pro rata cost for traffic control during installation of protective scaffolding above roadway near tower. |
Tree Removal |
Tree removal required for helicopter lift of main antenna |
in-house labor |
in-house labor directly related to station's repack |
Remote location rental |
rental facility to house WBAL operations during required studio evacuation. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $438,380.85 | $444,554.25 | N/A | $424,593.88 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,508,663.19 | $3,087,326.98 | N/A | $2,920,837.11 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter VAXTE-6R44 | $235,102.67 | $247,776.07 | $247,776.07 | ||
Change Orders | $36,128.95 | $36,128.95 | per attached quote Q-87230 and Q-88544 | $36,128.95 | N/A |
RF Accessories | $26,383.76 | $26,383.76 | Additional RF components required for transmitter operation and integration into current RF environment. | $26,383.76 | N/A |
Shipping | $9,125.82 | $9,125.82 | transmitter shipping per GatesAir invoice US0339012 | $9,125.82 | N/A |
Sales Tax | $12,050.58 | $12,050.58 | sales tax per attached GatesAir invoices | $12,050.58 | N/A |
Electrical Accessories | $1,942.49 | $1,942.49 | Manufacturer required surge protection | $1,942.49 | N/A |
Transmitter de-install | $2,666.89 | $2,666.89 | per associated invoice | $2,666.89 | - |
Transmitter Accessories | $3,916.58 | $3,916.58 | per invoices | $3,916.58 | N/A |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $6,500.00 | $19,173.40 | per invoices | $19,173.40 | N/A |
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.8 kW | $136,387.60 | $136,387.60 | per GatesAir invoices | $136,387.60 | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmitter VAXTE-6R44 | $203,278.18 | $196,778.18 | $176,817.81 | ||
Sales Tax | $8,991.97 | $8,991.97 | transmitter sales tax per attached GatesAir quote | $2,939.21 | N/A |
Transmitter Accessories | $1,027.57 | $1,027.57 | per invoice | $1,027.57 | N/A |
Shipping | $8,292.66 | $8,292.66 | transmitter shipping per attached GatesAir invoice | $8,292.66 | N/A |
RF Accessories | $4,532.93 | $4,532.93 | Additional RF components required for transmitter operation and integration into current RF environment. | N/A | N/A |
Change Orders | $37,974.89 | $37,974.89 | per attached GatesAir invoice | $37,974.89 | N/A |
Electrical Accessories | $1,942.49 | $1,942.49 | Manufacturer required surge protection | N/A | N/A |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $6,500.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.8 kW | $134,015.67 | $134,015.67 | GatesAir quote sections A, B & E. This is the transmitter, mask filter, installation and proof per the FCC "transmitter" definition. | $126,583.48 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Change Orders | |
RF Accessories | |
Shipping | |
Sales Tax | |
Electrical Accessories | |
Transmitter de-install | |
Transmitter Accessories | |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | |
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.8 kW | |
Sales Tax | |
Transmitter Accessories | |
Shipping | |
RF Accessories | Information not provided. |
Change Orders | |
Electrical Accessories | Information not provided. |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | Information not provided. |
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.8 kW |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $397,465.67 | $379,557.27 | N/A | $354,895.85 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,508,663.19 | $3,087,326.98 | N/A | $2,920,837.11 | N/A |
Primary Antenna THV-9A12/CPR 04 | $312,299.74 | $308,840.04 | $286,036.74 | ||
Additional components | $861.00 | $861.00 | per Dielectric invoice | $861.00 | N/A |
Shipping | $11,818.78 | $11,818.78 | antenna shipping per invoices SO: $7180.00 854010: $923.14 852001: $2904.95+810.69=$3,715.64 | $8,809.48 | N/A |
Sales Tax | $19,794.00 | $19,794.00 | estimated antenna sales tax based on Maryland state and local sales tax rate of 6% | N/A | N/A |
Feed through components | $15,053.00 | $15,053.00 | REQUIRED 6-75 ELBOWS, CUT LENGTHS AND HANGERS TO ROUTE LINE FROM ANTENNA INPUT THROUGH SUPPORT STRUCTURE - see quote | $15,053.00 | N/A |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $12,300.00 | $6,585.00 | see quote | $6,585.00 | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $8,985.30 | sweep of existing antenna/line (Chuck Britt) $2,585.30 plus sweep of new antenna and existing line (Dielectric) $6,400 | $8,985.30 | N/A |
High VHF - High Power Top Mount One Station elliptically or circularly polarized | $243,400.00 | $243,400.00 | antenna cost per attached Dielectric quote | $243,400.00 | N/A |
Antenna Obstruction Light | $2,342.96 | $2,342.96 | Obstruction lighting needed for antenna | $2,342.96 | N/A |
Auxiliary Antenna TLS-V4 | $85,165.93 | $70,717.23 | $68,859.11 | ||
Additional RF components | $995.93 | $995.93 | per invoices | $995.93 | N/A |
Sales Tax | $3,737.00 | $3,737.00 | estimated antenna sales tax based on Maryland state and local sales tax rate of 6% | N/A | N/A |
Shipping | $1,693.00 | $1,693.00 | shipping per attached Dielectric quote | $0.00 | N/A |
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $23,150.00 | $7,762.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $12,300.00 | $10,984.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $8,985.30 | sweep of existing antenna/line plus sweep of new antenna | $8,985.30 | N/A |
High VHF - High Power Side Mount One Station horizontally polarized | $36,560.00 | $36,560.00 | antenna price per attached Dielectric quote | $58,877.88 | Progress payments - accessories not itemized |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Additional components | |
Shipping | |
Sales Tax | Information not provided. |
Feed through components | |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
High VHF - High Power Top Mount One Station elliptically or circularly polarized | |
Antenna Obstruction Light | |
Additional RF components | |
Sales Tax | Information not provided. |
Shipping | Information not provided. |
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | Information not provided. |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | Information not provided. |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
High VHF - High Power Side Mount One Station horizontally polarized |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $37,164.75 | $37,164.75 | N/A | $37,164.75 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,508,663.19 | $3,087,326.98 | N/A | $2,920,837.11 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $37,164.75 | $37,164.75 | $37,164.75 | ||
Miscellaneous TL parts | $37,164.75 | $37,164.75 | replace frequency specific components, add impedance matching devices and misc components | $37,164.75 | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmission Line | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
RF Components | $0.00 | $0.00 | transmission line components for transmitter room connection to transmitter and refurbish transmission line | $0.00 | Quote did not include shipping which was added to invoice. |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Miscellaneous TL parts | |
RF Components |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $2,165,138.48 | $1,821,972.97 | N/A | $1,819,872.97 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,508,663.19 | $3,087,326.98 | N/A | $2,920,837.11 | N/A |
Primary Tower GTOWER | $2,165,138.48 | $1,821,972.97 | $1,819,872.97 | ||
Gin Pole Prep | $91,176.00 | $91,176.00 | per attached quote | $91,176.00 | N/A |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $25,000.00 | Complex candelabra tower requiring custom antenna pedestals. Turns out this tower wasn't as well documented as originally thought. | $22,900.00 | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $155,018.00 | per attached quote and invoices for auxiliary antenna installation less transmission line refurbishing | $155,018.00 | N/A |
Tower Consulting | $19,076.24 | $19,076.24 | tower consulting per invoices | $19,076.24 | Complex tower shared by three stations. |
Tower Helicopter Lift | $1,463,286.24 | $1,463,286.24 | per attached revised Tower Services Agreement for main antenna replacement "CTC Hearst WBAL Tower Services Agreement HTS Helo V4.pdf". Revised due to helicopter vendor change and change order | $1,463,286.24 | N/A |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $68,416.49 | per attached invoices | $68,416.49 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Gin Pole Prep | |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | |
Tower Consulting | |
Tower Helicopter Lift | |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $197,805.02 | $137,009.12 | N/A | $112,489.20 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,508,663.19 | $3,087,326.98 | N/A | $2,920,837.11 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $197,805.02 | $137,009.12 | $112,489.20 | ||
Transmitter Site Survey | $20,600.00 | $20,600.00 | Transmitter planning survey & transmitter building drawings per attached GatesAir quote | $20,600.00 | N/A |
Non-Catalog legal expenses | $29,140.02 | $29,140.02 | Non-Catalog expenses for legal advice and services, including financial/reimbursement review, transition reporting, transition procedures, and other transition-related issues. Total per submitted invoices | $29,140.02 | N/A |
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $2,140.00 | N/A | $2,140.00 | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $32,122.19 | per Osborn invoices | $32,122.19 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | $468.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $17,831.91 | pro rata cost for negotiations for use of parking lot as helicopter landing zone and other joint legal issues. Costs shared between the three TTI Stations | $17,831.91 | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | $105.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $2,110.52 | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,050.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $425.00 | N/A | $425.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $450.00 | 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 | $775.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $1,950.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $987.50 | N/A |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $1,946.06 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application | $4,210.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | $1,438.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Transmitter Site Survey | |
Non-Catalog legal expenses | |
RF Exposure Measurements | |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
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 | |
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application | |
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 | Information not provided. |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | |
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $272,708.42 | $267,068.62 | N/A | $171,820.46 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,508,663.19 | $3,087,326.98 | N/A | $2,920,837.11 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $272,708.42 | $267,068.62 | $171,820.46 | ||
Remote location rental | $21,677.00 | $21,677.00 | Remote facility rental to house WBAL operations during the required studio evacuation. The helicopter activity needed for the antenna changes on the shared TTI tower required studio evacuation. | $21,677.00 | N/A |
Tree Removal | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | per attached tree removal quote | $4,000.00 | N/A |
Traffic Coord - Scaffold Install | $762.75 | $762.75 | Pro rata cost for traffic control during installation of protective scaffolding above roadway near tower. Please see attached quote. | $762.75 | N/A |
Security Trailer Rental | $669.13 | $669.13 | Pro rata cost for guard trailer to receive packages, restrict traffic to WJZTV and coordinate vendor access to the WJZTV building while the ZOI is enacted for the gin pole. Please see attached quote. | N/A | N/A |
Remove Reinstall Light Pole | $2,090.00 | $2,090.00 | per invoice | $2,090.00 | N/A |
Protective Scaffolding | $118,166.66 | $118,166.66 | Pro rata cost for scaffolding protection within the ZOI over Pathway 2 (Area 1) and the WJZTV roadway (Area 2) Required during the Initial and Gin Pole phases. Please see attached quote | $52,009.33 | N/A |
Liability Insurance | $10,653.60 | $10,653.60 | WBAL portion liability insurance per invoices | $10,653.60 | N/A |
Contract Labor | $4,209.46 | $4,209.46 | accounting labor directly related to the Spectrum Repack project | $4,209.46 | N/A |
Construct Pathway 2 and Fence | $12,683.33 | $12,683.33 | Pro rata cost to construct ATV Pathway 2, including delivery, installation, pickup and removal of mats as well as removal and re-installation of fencing. Please see attached quote. | N/A | N/A |
Construct Pathway 1 and Stairs | $18,804.00 | $18,804.00 | Pro rata cost for pathway through the southwest woods suitable for ATV to shuttle employees. Also includes stairway construction to quickly evacuate property. See attached quote. | $18,804.00 | N/A |
Additional Security Guard | $8,058.72 | $8,058.72 | Pro rata cost for an additional security guard plus sales tax) required to restrict traffic to the WJZ TV access road while the gin pole is used. Please see attached quote. | $3,922.70 | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $8,220.80 | $8,220.80 | per DTV Notification invoices | $8,220.80 | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $29,390.00 | $29,390.00 | antenna storage cost per Dielectric invoices | $29,390.00 | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $7,500.00 | $7,500.00 | need quote | $392.65 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $600.00 | per receipts | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $325.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,070.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $5,555.20 | N/A | $5,555.20 | N/A |
in-house labor | $10,132.97 | $10,132.97 | in-house labor directly related to station's repack | $10,132.97 | - |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | Attorney review to ensure FCC compliance | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Remote location rental | |
Tree Removal | |
Traffic Coord - Scaffold Install | |
Security Trailer Rental | Information not provided. |
Remove Reinstall Light Pole | |
Protective Scaffolding | |
Liability Insurance | |
Contract Labor | |
Construct Pathway 2 and Fence | Information not provided. |
Construct Pathway 1 and Stairs | |
Additional Security Guard | |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | |
Equipment Storage | |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | |
in-house labor | |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
---|---|---|---|
Total for all systems | $3,508,663.19 | $3,087,326.98 | $2,920,837.11 |
Question | Response |
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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 |
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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. | John Drain Hearst Television SVP Chief Financial Officer 03/02/2021 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Submission of Actual Cost Documentation Statements | WILLFUL FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR FICTITIOUS STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISIONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE AND/OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 3729-3733). |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Douglas Durkee Hearst Television Manager of Spectrum Repack 03/02/2021 |