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WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL Doing Business As: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL |
Greg Catlin 601 GATES ROAD, SUITE 4 VESTAL, NY 13850 United States |
+1 (607) 729-0100 | gcatlin@wskg.org | Not-for-Profit |
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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. | No |
| Briefly describe transition plan | Replace combiner with switch and dummy load. Replace analog transmitter/cooling system with new channel transmitter/cooling system. Test. Switch to new transmitter when appropriate. Decommission and remove old channel transmitter. |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
| Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
| Model | Ultimate | |
| Year | 2003 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Solid State Power Capacity | 4 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | MPTV-PRLX-U4 | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 6.5 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | Change from GatesAir to Comark. Parallax 6.5kW is the equivalent model to the 6kW GatesAir previously approved. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 40.0 feet | |
| Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
| Description | 480v switchgear | |
| 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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Final Proof of Performane |
Proof of Performance revision to reflect final operating parameters from interim to main antenna on repack channel. |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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? | 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 | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
| Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
| Number of Panels | N/A | |
| Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
| Lower Limit | N/A | |
| Upper Limit | N/A | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 50.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | Dielectric | |
| Model | 888-24 | |
| Year | 2003 |
| 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? | No |
| Type | ||
| Number of channels supported | N/A | |
| Frequencies of channels supported | N/A | |
| Frequency |
| 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 | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
| Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
| Number of Panels | N/A | |
| Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
| Lower Limit | N/A | |
| Upper Limit | N/A | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 50.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | 888-24 | |
| Year | 2003 |
| 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? | No | |
| New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Top Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Top | |
| Polarization | Elliptical | |
| Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
| Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
| Number of Panels/Bays | N/A | |
| Lower Limit | N/A | |
| Upper Limit | N/A | |
| Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 40.2 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | TFU-19JTH/VP-R O4 | |
| Year | 2019 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | Current antenna operates on Ch. 42 and is unable to be retuned. Licensee will bear the cost to upgrade from H to E-pol. |
| 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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Mounting Adapter |
ANTENNA MOUNTING ADAPTER 1 FT TALL, ALLOWS NEW ANTENNA TO MOUNT ONTO EXISTING 888 ANTENNA TOP PLATE HOLE PATTERN |
Est. Antenna Shipping |
SHIPPING & HANDLING |
Antenna Feed Thru Complex |
INCLUDES REQUIRED 6-75 ELBOWS AND COMPONENTS TO EXTEND ANTENNA INPUT THROUGH EXISTING STUB TOWER AND SUPPORT POLE. |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| New Antenna Description | Use | Interim |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Is antenna shared? | No | |
| Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
| Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
| New Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | 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: | 40.2 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | TFU-8WB | |
| Year | 2019 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | Interim antenna for repack channel while main top mount antenna is replaced. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
| Broadband or Single Channel? | S | |
| Feed Line Size | 6 1/8 inches | |
| Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an antenna? | Yes |
| Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | Yes |
| Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Broadband | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 951 feet per run |
| Name | Description |
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Tune existing Transmission line |
Existing line is Dielectric DigiTline and elbows along the run are tuned for optimal performance on utilized frequencies. During transition, we will tune these to optimize. |
Replace Combiner with Transfer Switch |
Replaces analog combiner with switch between current channel transmitter and new channel transmitter. |
| 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? | No | |
| Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
| Type | Rigid | |
| Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | Broadband | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 951 feet per run |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Type | Rigid | |
| Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | 20 inches | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 951 feet per run | |
| Justification for New Transmission Line | Current line was swept and found to be unacceptable for use on Ch. 31. New line is needed. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Interim |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Type | Flexible Air | |
| Diameter | 3 inches | |
| Segment Length | N/A | |
| Other Segment Length | ||
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 840 feet per run | |
| Justification for New Transmission Line | For ch. 31 operation on post repack channel while current main line is removed and replaced. |
| Name | Description |
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Sweep |
Sweep of line post-install |
| 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? | No | |
| Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
| One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
| Others Types of Users | No | |
| Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
| Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Yes | |
| Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
| ASR Number | 1236974 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 42° 03' 40.2" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 075° 56' 44.2" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 946.84 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 799.86 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 1709.95 feet | |
| Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
| Tower Owner | T & K Communications Systems, Inc. | |
| Date Constructed | 07/31/2003 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 74039 | WSKG-FM | FM |
| 72373 | WHWK | FM |
| 19624 | WMXW | FM |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for documented tower |
| Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Minor Reinforcements needed |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | Yes |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Removal of Interim Facility |
Removal of interim antenna and line once transition is made to final top mount antenna. |
Weather delays |
Tower rigging delay for 5 workers |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
| Number of Hours | 180 | |
| Explanation | Outside consultant has 5 years experience at this facility and 38 years maintaining transmission systems and managing related projects. Staff is limited and contains new staff in key positions. | |
| Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | Yes |
| Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | 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 | No | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | Yes | |
| Quantity | 1 | |
| NEPA Section 106 environmental review | No | |
| Environmental Assessment | No | |
| ASR Modification | No | |
| FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | No | |
| Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
| 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 | No |
| RF exposure measurements | No | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service | Yes | |
| Number of Days | 2 | |
| Justification | Proof of performance, retune Dielectric DigitLine |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Additional Legal Fees |
Addition legal fees for advice and consultation for small market public TV station |
NETA Financial Management |
Support provided to facilitate reimbursement. NETA is currently handling WSKG-TV and WSKA's accounting and bookkeeping services. This is an additional service. |
Internal engineering labor |
Unable to hire consultant to handle all aspects of repack engineering. |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | Yes |
| 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 | No | |
| BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
| FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | No | |
| FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
| FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | No | |
| Other Miscellaneous Expenses | Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? | Yes |
| Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | Yes | |
| Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | Yes | |
| Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? | Yes | |
| Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | Yes |
| Name | Description |
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Removal-disposal of Analog TX and associated items |
Analog transmitter and associated items physically block proper positioning of new transmitter in proximity of electrical service. Removal of the transmitter will allow for proper placement of the new transmitter and electrical reuse. |
Site Survey |
Site survey by transmitter manufacturer to predetermine precise measurements and ensure a smooth installation. |
Additional Legal Expenses |
Legal fees to consult with and advise small market public TV station with repack matters. |
8VSB Analyzer Calibration |
Tune-up and calibration of existing Tektronix analyzer. |
Quarterly Progress Reports |
FCC- required quarterly progress reports |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $293,490.00 | $284,785.00 | N/A | $284,201.53 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,295,954.00 | $2,083,659.57 | N/A | $1,740,433.70 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter MPTV-PRLX-U4 | $293,490.00 | $284,785.00 | $284,201.53 | ||
| Final Proof of Performane | $13,100.00 | $13,100.00 | Proof of Performance revision to reflect final operating parameters from interim to main antenna on repack channel. | $13,100.00 | N/A |
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.9 . 6.5 kW | $273,500.00 | $264,835.00 | Quotation from Hitachi Kokusai Electric Comark labeled P2983A-R4, all of section 1 (257400) and section 2 items 2.1 (4835) and 2.2 (2600) - 257400+4835+2600=264835 | $264,835.00 | N/A |
| Other Electrical Service: 480v switchgear | $5,850.00 | $5,850.00 | Current estimate based on transformer and switchgear needed for GatesAir transmitter (attached quote from Panko). Expect this cost to reduce, although conduit size may increase, once we have a site survey for the transmitter and electrical installation. | $5,563.03 | N/A |
| 2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $1,040.00 | $1,000.00 | Predetermined cost based on 2" rigid at 40'. | $703.50 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Final Proof of Performane | |
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.9 . 6.5 kW | |
| Other Electrical Service: 480v switchgear | |
| 2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $451,247.00 | $310,667.00 | N/A | $237,298.74 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,295,954.00 | $2,083,659.57 | N/A | $1,740,433.70 | N/A |
| Interim Antenna TFU-8WB | $91,132.00 | $85,552.00 | $48,422.00 | ||
| UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 40 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized | $50,422.00 | $50,422.00 | See attached Quote_900146CMZ-1 WSKG INTERIM-AUX.pdf. Cost includes antenna plus estimated shipping charge | $48,422.00 | Quoted amount was estimated and was said to be billed based on actual. Was higher due to covid related delays. |
| Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $12,300.00 | $7,580.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $23,150.00 | $22,550.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Primary Antenna 888-24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Primary Antenna TFU-19JTH/VP-R O4 | $360,115.00 | $225,115.00 | $188,876.74 | ||
| Est. Antenna Shipping | $11,000.00 | $11,000.00 | See attached quote 900171CMZ-1 as adjusted for actual costs. | $4,715.74 | Shipping was over due to quoted estimate not accounting for weather and COVID related delays. Also parts that were tbd on quote had to be ordered from site and expedited. |
| UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized | $289,500.00 | $143,620.00 | N/A | $129,258.00 | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $19,200.00 | Reflects the cost of 3 line sweeps. 6400 x 3 1 - Initial sweep to determine antenna status 2 - Sweep to attempt to tune antenna to ch 31 3 - Sweep of final replacement since current antenna failed retune. | $5,760.00 | N/A |
| Mounting Adapter | $21,520.00 | $21,520.00 | ALLOWS NEW ANTENNA TO MOUNT ONTO EXISTING 888 ANTENNA TOP PLATE HOLE PATTERN. See attached quote 900171CMZ-1 | $19,368.00 | N/A |
| Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $12,300.00 | $10,710.00 | N/A | $10,710.00 | N/A |
| Antenna Feed Thru Complex | $19,065.00 | $19,065.00 | INCLUDES REQUIRED 6-75 ELBOWS AND COMPONENTS TO EXTEND ANTENNA INPUT THROUGH EXISTING STUB TOWER AND SUPPORT POLE. See attached quote 900171CMZ-1 | $19,065.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 40 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized | |
| Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med 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. |
| Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | Information not provided. |
| Est. Antenna Shipping | |
| UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized | |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | |
| Mounting Adapter | |
| Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | |
| Antenna Feed Thru Complex |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $275,352.00 | $221,502.57 | N/A | $221,575.07 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,295,954.00 | $2,083,659.57 | N/A | $1,740,433.70 | N/A |
| Interim Transmission Line | $55,960.00 | $44,778.82 | $44,778.82 | ||
| Sweep | $6,400.00 | $6,400.00 | See attached Quote_900146CMZ-1 WSKG INTERIM-AUX.pdf | $6,400.00 | N/A |
| Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3" | $49,560.00 | $38,378.82 | See attached Quote_900146CMZ-1 WSKG INTERIM-AUX.pdf | $38,378.82 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $27,290.00 | $27,290.00 | $27,290.00 | ||
| Replace Combiner with Transfer Switch | $27,290.00 | $27,290.00 | ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***Quotation from Comark labeled P9283A-R4, items 2.3 through 2.6 (3500+4625+5725+13440=27290) | $27,290.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $192,102.00 | $149,433.75 | $149,506.25 | ||
| Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" | $192,102.00 | $149,433.75 | See attached quote 900171CMZ-1 | $149,506.25 | Actual cost of transmission line was higher due to special cut pieces that were TBD and could not be cut or priced until riggers were assembling the line. |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Sweep | |
| Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3" | |
| Replace Combiner with Transfer Switch | |
| Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $919,975.00 | $885,875.00 | N/A | $873,875.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,295,954.00 | $2,083,659.57 | N/A | $1,740,433.70 | N/A |
| Primary Tower TOWER | $919,975.00 | $885,875.00 | $873,875.00 | ||
| Weather delays | $3,875.00 | $3,875.00 | Cost incurred due to weather delays. | $3,875.00 | N/A |
| Removal of Interim Facility | $240,000.00 | $240,000.00 | See attached quote 20-0146-R2 Proposal _WSKG-TV Antenna & TL Modifications-Binghamton NY TJF 3-19-20.pdf | $240,000.00 | N/A |
| Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $210,500.00 | $145,000.00 | See attached quote 20-0146-R2 Proposal _WSKG-TV Antenna & TL Modifications-Binghamton NY TJF 3-19-20.pdf | $145,000.00 | N/A |
| Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $190,000.00 | See attached quote 20-0146-R2 Proposal _WSKG-TV Antenna & TL Modifications-Binghamton NY TJF 3-19-20.pdf | $190,000.00 | N/A |
| Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $12,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tower Helicopter Lift | $295,000.00 | $295,000.00 | See attached quote 20-0146-R2 Proposal _WSKG-TV Antenna & TL Modifications-Binghamton NY TJF 3-19-20.pdf | $295,000.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Weather delays | |
| Removal of Interim Facility | |
| Tall Tower (greater than 500') | |
| Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | |
| Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | Information not provided. |
| Tower Helicopter Lift |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $174,150.00 | $199,390.00 | N/A | $31,505.66 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,295,954.00 | $2,083,659.57 | N/A | $1,740,433.70 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $174,150.00 | $199,390.00 | $31,505.66 | ||
| Additional Legal Fees | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | Additional legal fees for advice and consultation on FCC compliance and other repack matters for small market public TV station | $17,176.00 | N/A |
| Additional Field Engineering Service, 2 Days | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | $7,355.16 | N/A |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,050.00 | $1,535.00 | N/A | $39.00 | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $3,000.00 | Cost of main license and applications for interim facility | N/A | N/A |
| Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | Predetermined cost | $851.00 | N/A |
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $15,000.00 | Actual cost already incurred plus additional for additional review. | $0.00 | Billing for MSW's services is based on a rate and actual time spent. This rate multiplied by the time spent resulted in the numbers billed which was higher than the estimate. |
| Project management of the transition | $28,440.00 | $27,000.00 | Predetermined cost | $550.00 | N/A |
| Internal engineering labor | $80,000.00 | $80,000.00 | Internal labor required due to not being able to find contract engineering that could handle all aspects of the repack project. | $0.00 | N/A |
| NETA Financial Management | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Half of attached quotation is for WSKA the other half is for WSKG-TV. | $2,500.00 | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $7,170.00 | STA for potential interim operation due to repack delays and other issues. | $785.50 | N/A |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | Predetermined cost | $782.00 | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | Predetermined cost | $1,467.00 | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $11,925.00 | Actual cost incurred | $0.00 | Billing for MSW's services is based on a rate and actual time spent. This rate multiplied by the time spent resulted in the numbers billed which was higher than the estimate. |
| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $9,010.00 | Actual cost. | $0.00 | Billing for MSW's services is based on a rate and actual time spent. This rate multiplied by the time spent resulted in the numbers billed which was higher than the estimate. |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Additional Legal Fees | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service, 2 Days | |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
| Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | |
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | |
| Project management of the transition | |
| Internal engineering labor | Information not provided. |
| NETA Financial Management | |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
| 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 engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $181,740.00 | $181,440.00 | N/A | $91,977.70 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,295,954.00 | $2,083,659.57 | N/A | $1,740,433.70 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $181,740.00 | $181,440.00 | $91,977.70 | ||
| Quarterly Progress Reports | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Assist with, prepare and file quarterly FCC-required progress reports for station repack. | $3,037.50 | N/A |
| 8VSB Analyzer Calibration | $0.00 | $0.00 | (previously denied) | N/A | N/A |
| Additional Legal Expenses | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Additional legal expenses for consultation and advice and assistance for small market public TV station for required repack work. | $9,066.45 | N/A |
| Site Survey | $15,300.00 | $15,300.00 | Quotation by Comark - P3634 WSKG System Design Service Proposal | $15,300.00 | N/A |
| Removal-disposal of Analog TX and associated items | $0.00 | $0.00 | This item has been combined to a single quote with other disposal items. Includes disposal of former antenna and line. | N/A | N/A |
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Estimate, MSW DTVMedicalMVPDEstimates, page 1 | $4,738.75 | N/A |
| Equipment Storage | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Estimate for temporary storage of antenna and line. | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | Included in per-item costs. Includes delivery of main and interim antenna and line. | N/A | N/A |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $75,000.00 | $75,000.00 | Quotation by Comark labeled P3633 - includes removal of older analog transmitter that was formerly separate as 30140, removal of replaced DTV transmitter formerly separate as 15005, plus Quotation labeled P2983B_onsite-R5 for combiner disposal | $52,695.00 | N/A |
| Local Zoning | $7,000.00 | $7,000.00 | Anticipated cost to obtain required local permits. | N/A | N/A |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,250.00 | Estimate, MSW DTVMedicalMVPDEstimates, page 2 | $7,140.00 | N/A |
| AM Pattern Disturbance -- Impact study | $7,890.00 | $7,890.00 | Potential study for nearby AM night time directional station | N/A | N/A |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | Cost of airtime. 1 minute per day per sub-channel, priced per average cost. Details attached as WSKG Airtime Cost. | $0.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Quarterly Progress Reports | |
| 8VSB Analyzer Calibration | Information not provided. |
| Additional Legal Expenses | |
| Site Survey | |
| Removal-disposal of Analog TX and associated items | Information not provided. |
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | |
| Equipment Storage | Information not provided. |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | Information not provided. |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | |
| Local Zoning | Information not provided. |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification | |
| AM Pattern Disturbance -- Impact study | Information not provided. |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $2,295,954.00 | $2,083,659.57 | $1,740,433.70 |
| 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. |
|
| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | George Walter Senior Controller 07/13/2021 |
| 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). |
|
| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | George Walter Senior Controller 07/13/2021 |
