Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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TELEVISION STATION KTXA INC. Doing Business As: TELEVISION STATION KTXA INC. |
Daniel G. Ryson 2020 M. St., NW - Licensing DEPT Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 457-4505 | dryson@cbs.com | Corporation |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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[Confidential] |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Daniel G. Ryson Associate Director of Spectrum Management CBS |
Daniel G. Ryson 2020 M. St., NW - Licensing DEPT Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 457-4074 | dryson@cbs.com |
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 | Facility has broadband antenna and combiner for KTVT (CH19) & KTXA (CH29). Tx line must be replaced to accomodate repack (CH18) & (CH19), so Interim site will be built for KTVT (CH19) and KTXA (CH29). Once done, KTVT will return to Main (CH19), KTXA wil |
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) | |
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 | |
Year | 1997 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Three | |
Power Capacity | 90 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ULXTE-150 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 92.8 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Comark cannot retune existing transmitter (ATTACHMENT 1). A replacement IOT transmitter is more expensive (Attachment 11) than the proposed solid state replacement (ATTACHMENT 2), which qualifies as a one-step upgrade (See Statement and Attachment 14). |
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 | 3 inches | |
Length | 300.0 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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Old transmitter removal |
Remove old transmitter from main site. See ATTACHMENT 8 |
Sales tax |
State Sales Tax |
RF components for install |
RF components and labor for main tx install. See ATTACHMENT 6 |
Transmitter Electrical |
Transmitter Electrical |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ULXTE-40 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 25.3 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Change of KTXA to CH18 will require the replacement of MAIN facility transmission line. An interim facility for both KTXA and KTVT will be required in order to stay on air during this change out. see ATTACHMENT 4 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | Yes |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 500 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 3 inches | |
Length | 600.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
Description | N/A | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Cooling Only | |
Size | 25 tons | |
Other Size | N/A | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | Yes |
Size | 3300.0 square feet | |
Channel 14 Costs | Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? | N/A |
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? | N/A | |
Is additional field engineering time needed? | N/A | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Inside RF System | Is an additional interior RF system required to support this interim transmitter? | No |
Name | Description |
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Retune interim TX |
Retune interim transmitter to new operating channel at Phase 3. See ATTACHMENT 7 |
Studio Transmitter Link |
Fiber optic Studio Transmitter Link decoder. Required to receive broadcast programming from KTXA studio. Includes hardware only. See Attachment 19 line items 1-8. |
Install Interim RF System |
Install Interim RF System. Please See Attachment 5 |
HVAC Ice Shield |
Ice Protection over new HVAC units, heat exchangers and repack broadcasters equipment to be installed. See Exhibit 6. |
Sales Tax |
Sales Tax |
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 | Retune Existing |
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? | Yes | |
Is the existing antenna directional? | No | |
Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 2 | |
Number of Panels | 56 | |
Design power capacity in use | 100.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 500.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 566.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 1000.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | Dielectric | |
Model | TUM30-04-14/56H-2-R-T | |
Year | 2012 |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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23422 | KTVT |
Section | Question | Response |
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Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | Yes |
Type | New | |
Number of channels supported | 2 | |
Frequencies of channels supported | RF channel | |
Frequency | N/A |
RF Channel Number |
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19 |
18 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Lease New | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | American Tower | |
Is antenna shared? | Yes | |
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 | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 8 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 52 | |
Lower Limit | 494.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 608.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 90.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 208.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TUM-AP-C4-14/48H-2-B | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Change of KTXA to CH18 will require the replacement of MAIN facility transmission line. An interim facility for both KTXA and KTVT will be required in order to stay on air during this changeout. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | Yes |
Type | New | |
Number of channels supported | 4 | |
Frequencies of channels supported | Upper and lower frequency | |
Frequency | 494.0 MHz - 608.0 MHz | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | No | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | B | |
Feed Line Size | 7 3/16 inches | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an 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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New Sub Panel Combiner Rm. |
New Sub panel required for combiner room and nitrogen generator. Based on actual cost. See Attachment 61. |
RF system test |
Test of RF system. ATC |
Combiner Installation |
Installation of combiner |
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) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | Yes | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 8 3/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 19 3/4 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 2 | |
Length | 1800 feet per run |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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23422 | KTVT |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | 8 3/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 2 | |
Length | 1800 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Existing segments incorrect match for new channel due to "Flange Build-Up". See ATTACHMENT 10 |
Name | Description |
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Remove and replace tx line |
Remove existing line. install new line. See Attachment 9 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Lease New | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 7 3/16 inches | |
Segment Length | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | ||
Number of parallel runs | 2 | |
Length | 1650 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Required for new shared interim antenna |
Name | Description |
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Nitrogen Generator |
Nitrogen Generator Upgrade |
TX line bridge |
Line support and ice bridge |
TX Line to ATC Combiner |
6 1/8-inch line to connect to ATC Combiner broadband port input. |
Test Load |
50 kW Interim site test load |
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 | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Interim Site | |
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 | 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 | 1055009 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 32° 35' 22.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 096° 58' 12.9" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1550.83 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1453.07 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 829.71 feet | |
Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
Tower Owner | American Tower, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 11/04/2008 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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23422 | KTVT | DTV |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for tower with candelabra |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Serious Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Candelabra |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Construction Proj Mgmt |
Manage tower modification reinforcement and facilities upgrade. |
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 | 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 | 1059733 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 32° 32' 36.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 096° 57' 33.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1635.15 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1523.60 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 813.97 feet | |
Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
Tower Owner | American Towers, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 06/18/2000 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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49324 | KERA-TV | DTV |
42359 | KTXD-TV | DTV |
68834 | KPXD-TV | DTV |
49326 | KDTN | DTV |
60534 | KSTR-DT | DTV |
67910 | KDTX-TV | DTV |
22201 | KDAF | DTV |
17037 | KDFI | DTV |
23422 | KTVT | DTV |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for undocumented/poorly documented tower |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Minor Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Candelabra |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Tower Structural Analysis |
KTXA pro rata share of American Tower Corporation tower structural analysis. See Attachment 12A. |
Tower Project Management |
KTXA pro rata share of American Tower Corporation tower management. See Attachment 12A. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 250 | |
Explanation | Company lacks internal resources. | |
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 | No | |
For Auxiliary Facility | N/A | |
For Main Facility | N/A | |
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 | No |
For Auxiliary Facility | N/A | |
For Main Facility | N/A | |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
For Auxiliary Facility | N/A | |
For Main Facility | N/A | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
NEPA Section 106 environmental review | Yes | |
Environmental Assessment | No | |
ASR Modification | No | |
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | No | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | No | |
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 | Yes | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Name | Description |
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Address Transition Timing |
Address Transition Timing with other tower tenants. See Attachment 13 Item 1-A-1. |
Installation of STL |
Install fiber optic decoder required to receive KTXA studio programming at interim transmitter site. See Attachment 19 Line Item 10. |
Project oversight on behalf of KTXA |
Engineering oversight on behalf of KTXT |
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 | Yes |
Non-zoning permits | Yes | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | No | |
FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | Yes | |
Other Miscellaneous Expenses | Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? | No |
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | No | |
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? | No | |
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | Yes |
Name | Description |
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Disposal Cost |
Disposal of Construction Debris. |
Equipment Storage |
Container fees for storage of antennas and transmission line. |
Migratory Bird Assessment |
Migratory Bird Assessment/Permit. See Attachment 13 Item 1-B-1. |
Site Coordination Meeting |
Site coordination meetings with all broadcasters, contractors and vendors involved with the site deliveries and construction. See Attachment 13 Item 1-B-1. |
Site security at interim site |
security to protect against theft and vandalism during const. |
Tower rental at interim site |
American tower charge for interim site during transition |
Tree Clearing |
This cost is for the removal of trees and vegetation to ensure the proper clearance of taglines and laydown areas, required for construction. See Attachment 13 Item 1-B-1. |
Fencing |
Relocation of existing fence to accommodate new HVAC and ice bridge. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $4,128,063.56 | $3,449,257.77 | N/A | $3,207,156.47 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $9,522,258.38 | $5,723,852.58 | N/A | $4,983,903.18 | N/A |
Interim Transmitter ULXTE-40 | $1,328,186.18 | $1,110,221.48 | $908,609.20 | ||
Sales Tax | $2,823.98 | $2,823.98 | Please see Attachments 2A, 17, 18, 47 and 51. Estimate reduced based on actual cost. | ($0.00) | N/A |
HVAC Ice Shield | $54,633.00 | $54,633.00 | Based on estimates and actual cost. Please see Attachment 61 for details. | $54,633.00 | N/A |
Install Interim RF System | $16,217.00 | $16,217.00 | Install RF System for the interim site RF system installation. Please see Attachment 5. Note: Final cost was decreased $9,000 from the originally quoted 25,217. The credit is shown in Attachment 41. | $3,608.50 | N/A |
Studio Transmitter Link | $34,230.00 | $34,230.00 | Cost is for the removal and replacement of studio-transmitter-link microwave antennas. Sales tax listed separately. Please see quote in Attachment 50. | $0.00 | N/A |
Retune interim TX | $23,586.00 | $23,586.00 | See Attachment 7 | $23,586.00 | N/A |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 3300.0 | $25,996.20 | $25,996.20 | Required for repack equipment. Includes ceiling joist reinforcement, material and installation of mezzanine level to support filters, switches, etc. See Attachment 6 and actual cost in Attachment 61. | $25,996.20 | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW | $947,000.00 | $792,535.30 | See Attachment 4 (Transmitter + Freight), Attachment 4A, and March 2018 Invoices Statement. Includes transmitter and freight but excludes state sales tax, which is shown separately. | $792,535.30 | N/A |
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $31,200.00 | $29,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 500 KVA | $48,400.00 | $46,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $36,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,400.00 | $13,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
25 Ton system | $91,500.00 | $34,800.00 | Two 25 ton HVAC units to maintain operational temperatures for the new repack transmitters. There are no existing HVAC units in this space. See Exhibit 6. | $8,250.20 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-150 | $2,799,877.38 | $2,339,036.29 | $2,298,547.27 | ||
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $15,600.00 | $14,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transmitter Electrical | $102,699.38 | $102,699.38 | Please see quote provided as Attachment 43 | $102,699.38 | N/A |
RF components for install | $31,937.00 | $31,937.00 | Misc. RF components for transmitter installation. See Attachment 6. | $15,968.50 | N/A |
Old transmitter removal | $19,641.00 | $19,641.00 | See Exhibit 8 | $9,820.50 | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 86.8 . 106 kW | $2,630,000.00 | $2,170,058.91 | Cost is based on Quote GA-00022877 plus change orders Q-73686, and Q-82811. Excludes freight and sales tax listed separately. Please see Attachment 48. | $2,170,058.89 | N/A |
Sales tax | $0.00 | $0.00 | Estimate reduced since digital transmitters aren't taxable in Texas. | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Sales Tax | |
HVAC Ice Shield | |
Install Interim RF System | |
Studio Transmitter Link | |
Retune interim TX | |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 3300.0 | |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW | |
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | Information not provided. |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 500 KVA | Information not provided. |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | Information not provided. |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | Information not provided. |
25 Ton system | |
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | Information not provided. |
Transmitter Electrical | |
RF components for install | |
Old transmitter removal | |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 86.8 . 106 kW | |
Sales tax |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $334,595.60 | $239,311.85 | N/A | $192,911.85 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $9,522,258.38 | $5,723,852.58 | N/A | $4,983,903.18 | N/A |
Interim Antenna TUM-AP-C4-14/48H-2-B | $243,665.60 | $152,911.85 | $152,911.85 | ||
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 7 3/16. feedline (if needed) | $16,850.00 | $9,166.25 | See Attachment 13A. Based on quotes and actual cost. Please see Attachment 61. | $9,166.25 | asdf |
UHF - High Power Top Mount Eight Station broadband panel antenna elliptically or circularly polarized | $118,385.60 | $118,385.60 | American Tower to install to accommodate interim operation. See Attachment 13A. (Note: ATC design changes altered estimated cost.) Actual costs came in higher than estimate. Please see Attachment 61. | $118,385.60 | asdf |
RF system test | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | See Attachment 13A. (Note: ATC design changes altered estimated cost.) | $10,000.00 | N/A |
New Sub Panel Combiner Rm. | $7,500.00 | $7,500.00 | New electrical sub panel for combiner room and nitrogen generator. Based on actual cost. Please see Attachment 61. | $7,500.00 | N/A |
Combiner Installation | $0.00 | $0.00 | Functionally replaced. Please see Attachment 61. | $0.00 | N/A |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $0.00 | Functionally replaced. See also Attachment 61. | $0.00 | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $7,860.00 | Sweep of line for pre-transition channel by ATC and again for post-transition by Peter Eckmann (see Attachments 39 and 61). | $7,860.00 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TUM30-04-14/56H-2-R-T | $90,930.00 | $86,400.00 | $40,000.00 | ||
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | Combiner and mask filter for KTXA. See Attachment 3. Includes KTXA combiner system, installation, and shipping. Excludes the KXTA mask filter, which is already shown in the GatesAir quote. Also excludes combiner components attributable to KTVT. | $40,000.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 7 3/16. feedline (if needed) | |
UHF - High Power Top Mount Eight Station broadband panel antenna elliptically or circularly polarized | |
RF system test | |
New Sub Panel Combiner Rm. | |
Combiner Installation | |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | Information not provided. |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $2,726,582.00 | $1,297,709.21 | N/A | $927,124.71 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $9,522,258.38 | $5,723,852.58 | N/A | $4,983,903.18 | N/A |
Interim Transmission Line | $1,207,382.00 | $207,103.21 | $138,568.71 | ||
Nitrogen Generator | $3,750.00 | $3,750.00 | KXTA's pro rata share for Nitrogen Generator Upgrade. See Attachment 13A. (Note: ATC design changes added this new cost.) | $3,706.00 | N/A |
TX Line to ATC Combiner | $37,461.00 | $37,461.00 | 6 1/8-inch transmission line to connect transmitter output to ATC broadband combiner input port. See Attachment 36, item 3. Includes shipping, installation, and materials. | N/A | N/A |
Test Load | $31,030.00 | $31,030.00 | 50 kW test load plus 6 1/8-inch interconnect. Includes installation, shipping, and installation materials. See Attachment 36. | N/A | N/A |
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 7 3/16" broadband | $1,098,900.00 | $98,621.21 | See Attachment 13A for KTXA's pro rata share. Based on actual cost. Please see Attachment 61. | $98,621.21 | N/A |
TX line bridge | $36,241.00 | $36,241.00 | Based on quotes and actual cost. Please see Attachment 61. | $36,241.50 | asdf |
Primary Transmission Line | $1,519,200.00 | $1,090,606.00 | $788,556.00 | ||
Remove and replace tx line | $270,000.00 | $270,000.00 | Rigging and main transmission line replacement. See Attachment 9 | N/A | N/A |
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" | $1,249,200.00 | $820,606.00 | Transmission line, elbow complex, and RF sweep. See Attachment 10 | $788,556.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Nitrogen Generator | |
TX Line to ATC Combiner | Information not provided. |
Test Load | Information not provided. |
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 7 3/16" broadband | |
TX line bridge | |
Remove and replace tx line | Information not provided. |
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $2,124,283.40 | $562,259.93 | N/A | $549,870.20 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $9,522,258.38 | $5,723,852.58 | N/A | $4,983,903.18 | N/A |
Primary Tower GTOWER | $616,633.00 | $305,879.53 | $305,879.53 | ||
Tower Project Management | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | KTXA pro rata share of American Tower Corporation tower project management based on actual costs. Please see quotes and invoices in Attachments 28A and 59. | $5,000.00 | asdf |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $286,279.53 | Based on quotes and actual costs. Please see attachments 28A, 46, 59, and 60. | $286,279.53 | N/A |
Tower Structural Analysis | $6,333.00 | $6,333.00 | Please see Attachment 12A. KTXA pro rata share of American Tower Corporation tower structural analysis. | $6,333.00 | N/A |
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | $26,300.00 | $8,267.00 | Please see Attachment 12A. KTXA pro rata share of American Tower Corporation tower mapping. | $8,267.00 | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $0.00 | Included in transmission line installation | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Tower GTOWER | $1,507,650.40 | $256,380.40 | $243,990.67 | ||
Construction Proj Mgmt | $14,650.40 | $14,650.40 | Based on actual costs. Please see Attachment 61 line 3-D-1. | $14,650.40 | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $55,041.00 | KXTA's pro rata share for tower rigging. See Attachment 13A. (Note: ATC design changes altered estimated cost.) | $51,502.50 | N/A |
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications | $1,052,000.00 | $177,929.00 | KXTA's pro rata share for tower reinforcement. See Attachment 13A. (Note: ATC design changes altered estimated cost.) | $169,077.77 | N/A |
Structural engineering tower load study for a documented tower with candelabra | $20,000.00 | $8,760.00 | See Attachment 13A. (Note: ATC design changes altered estimated cost.) This is the total of $4,960 for mapping and $3,800 for structural engineering. | $8,760.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Tower Project Management | |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | |
Tower Structural Analysis | |
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | Information not provided. |
Construction Proj Mgmt | |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | |
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications | |
Structural engineering tower load study for a documented tower with candelabra |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $91,374.00 | $65,249.00 | N/A | $28,179.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $9,522,258.38 | $5,723,852.58 | N/A | $4,983,903.18 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $91,374.00 | $65,249.00 | $28,179.00 | ||
Project oversight on behalf of KTXA | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | Internal project management. | N/A | N/A |
Address Transition Timing | $6,249.00 | $6,249.00 | Address transition timing with other tower tenants. See Attachment 13 Item 1-A-1 for interim tower and actual primary tower costs in Attachments 59, 60, and 61. | $6,249.00 | N/A |
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $0.00 | Measurements not required. Based on actual cost of $0.00 shown in Attachment 61. | $0.00 | N/A |
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed | $6,310.00 | $0.00 | Based on actual cost of $0.00. Please see Attachment 61. | $0.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $10,750.00 | See American Tower Quote Attachment 13 | $10,750.00 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $39,500.00 | $37,500.00 | Company lacks internal resources. This cost item accidentally omitted from original Form 399 filing. Added April, 2018. | $9,480.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $1,700.00 | N/A |
Installation of STL | $1,750.00 | $1,750.00 | Cost is for remote commissioning of the fiber optic decoder required to receive KTXA programming at the interim transmitter site. An existing encoder will be utilized at the studio site. Please see Attachment 19. Hardware is listed separately. | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Project oversight on behalf of KTXA | Information not provided. |
Address Transition Timing | |
RF Exposure Measurements | |
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed | |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
Project management of the transition | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Installation of STL | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $117,359.82 | $110,064.82 | N/A | $78,660.95 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $9,522,258.38 | $5,723,852.58 | N/A | $4,983,903.18 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $117,359.82 | $110,064.82 | $78,660.95 | ||
Fencing | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | Relocate existing fence to accommodate new HVAC and Ice Bridge. Based on actual cost. Please see Attachment 61 for details. | $2,500.00 | N/A |
Tree Clearing | $1,600.00 | $1,600.00 | This cost is for the removal of trees and vegetation to ensure the proper clearance of taglines and laydown areas, required for construction. See Attachment 13 Item 1-B-1. | $0.00 | N/A |
Tower rental at interim site | $0.00 | $0.00 | Tower rental not required. Please see Attachment 61. | $0.00 | N/A |
Site security at interim site | $0.00 | $0.00 | Based on actual cost of zero. Please see Attachment 61. | $0.00 | N/A |
Site Coordination Meeting | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | Site coordination meetings with all broadcasters, contractors and vendors involved with the site deliveries and construction. See Attachment 13 Item 1-B-1. | $2,000.00 | N/A |
Migratory Bird Assessment | $350.00 | $350.00 | See Attachment 13 Item 1-B-1. | $0.00 | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $5,935.00 | $5,935.00 | Containers for storage of antennas and transmission line. Based on actual cost. Please see Attachment 61. | $5,935.00 | N/A |
Disposal Cost | $5,089.75 | $5,089.75 | Disposal costs - construction debris. Based on actual cost. Please see Attachment 61. | $5,089.75 | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $58,605.07 | $58,605.07 | Actual shipping (Attachment 13) plus primary transmitter freight (Attachment 48A) antenna system (Attachments 55, 56, 58) and tower (Attachment 61). | $56,895.00 | N/A |
Non-zoning permits | $24,000.00 | $24,000.00 | American Tower interim site. See Attachment 13 | $6,241.20 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $200.00 | FCC Filing Fee (Rates have increased.) | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | FCC Filing Fee (Rates have increased.) | N/A | N/A |
Local Zoning | $4,700.00 | $4,700.00 | American Tower costs. See Attachment 13 | $0.00 | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $4,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Fencing | |
Tree Clearing | |
Tower rental at interim site | |
Site security at interim site | |
Site Coordination Meeting | |
Migratory Bird Assessment | |
Equipment Storage | |
Disposal Cost | |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | Information not provided. |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | |
Non-zoning permits | |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
Local Zoning | Information not provided. |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | Information not provided. |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $9,522,258.38 | $5,723,852.58 | $4,983,903.18 |
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 |
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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. | Andrew J Siegel Assistant Secretary 03/24/2021 |
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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. | Andrew J Siegel Assistant Secretary 03/24/2021 |