Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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KSTC-TV, LLC Doing Business As: KSTC-TV, LLC |
Ryan Vandewiele 3415 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, WEST ST. PAUL, MN 55114 United States |
+1 (651) 642-4334 | KShuldes@hbi.com | Limited Liability Company |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Charles Naftalin Legal Counsel to Licensee Holland & Knight LLP |
Charles Naftalin 800 17th Street, NW Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20006 United States |
+1 (202) 457-7040 | charles.naftalin@hklaw.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 | See Exhibit 1. |
Question | Response |
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Sharee Station Facility ID | 23079 |
Call Sign | KARE |
Type | Commercial |
Licensee Name | MULTIMEDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION |
Status | LICENSED |
DTS | No |
Community of License | MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
Pre-auction RF Channel | 11 |
Post-auction RF Channel | 11 |
Neilsen DMA | Minneapolis-St. Paul |
Network Affiliation |
Question | Response |
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Sharee Station Facility ID | 28010 |
Call Sign | KSTP-TV |
Type | Commercial |
Licensee Name | KSTP-TV, LLC |
Status | LICENSED |
DTS | No |
Community of License | ST. PAUL, MN |
Pre-auction RF Channel | 35 |
Post-auction RF Channel | 35 |
Neilsen DMA | Minneapolis-St. Paul |
Network Affiliation |
Question | Response |
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Sharee Station Facility ID | 9641 |
Call Sign | KMNB |
Type | Commercial |
Licensee Name | ENTERCOM LICENSE, LLC |
Status | LICENSED |
DTS | No |
Community of License | MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
Pre-auction RF Channel | 275 |
Post-auction RF Channel | |
Neilsen DMA | |
Network Affiliation |
Question | Response |
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Sharee Station Facility ID | 9629 |
Call Sign | WCCO-TV |
Type | Commercial |
Licensee Name | CBS BROADCASTING INC. |
Status | LICENSED |
DTS | No |
Community of License | MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
Pre-auction RF Channel | 32 |
Post-auction RF Channel | 32 |
Neilsen DMA | Minneapolis-St. Paul |
Network Affiliation |
Question | Response |
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Sharee Station Facility ID | 60641 |
Call Sign | KTMY |
Type | Commercial |
Licensee Name | KTMY-FM, LLC |
Status | LICENSED |
DTS | No |
Community of License | COON RAPIDS, MN |
Pre-auction RF Channel | 296 |
Post-auction RF Channel | |
Neilsen DMA | |
Network Affiliation |
Question | Response |
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Sharee Station Facility ID | 35642 |
Call Sign | KSTP-FM |
Type | Commercial |
Licensee Name | KSTP-FM FCC LICENSE SUB, LLC |
Status | LICENSED |
DTS | No |
Community of License | ST. PAUL, MN |
Pre-auction RF Channel | 233 |
Post-auction RF Channel | |
Neilsen DMA | |
Network Affiliation |
Question | Response |
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Sharee Station Facility ID | 36395 |
Call Sign | WUCW |
Type | Commercial |
Licensee Name | KLGT LICENSEE, LLC |
Status | LICENSED |
DTS | No |
Community of License | MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
Pre-auction RF Channel | 22 |
Post-auction RF Channel | 22 |
Neilsen DMA | Minneapolis-St. Paul |
Network Affiliation |
Question | Response |
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Sharee Station Facility ID | 42949 |
Call Sign | KNOW-FM |
Type | Noncommercial Educational |
Licensee Name | MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO |
Status | LICENSED |
DTS | No |
Community of License | MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN |
Pre-auction RF Channel | 216 |
Post-auction RF Channel | |
Neilsen DMA | |
Network Affiliation |
Question | Response |
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Sharee Station Facility ID | 09629 |
Call Sign | WCCO-TV |
Type | Commercial |
Licensee Name | CBS BROADCASTING INC. |
Status | LICENSED |
DTS | No |
Community of License | MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
Pre-auction RF Channel | 32 |
Post-auction RF Channel | 32 |
Neilsen DMA | Minneapolis-St. Paul |
Network Affiliation |
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 | Backup 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 | DHD-20P1 | |
Year | 2002 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 20 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
New Transmitter | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | UAXTE-12R44 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 12 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | See Exhibit 1. |
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 | No | |
Size | N/A | |
Length | N/A | |
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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UHF inside RF system |
See Exhibit 1. |
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 | HP140DAW | |
Year | 2000 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Two | |
Power Capacity | 50 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 | THU9evo-48 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 73.5 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | See Exhibit 1, August 2017 Supplement, August 26, 2019 Letter and Master Electric Company, Inc. Quote. |
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 | No | |
Size | N/A | |
Length | N/A | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | See attached invoice from Master Electrical Company, Inc. | |
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? | Yes |
Size | 100.0 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 |
Name | Description |
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Other Transmitter Expenses |
Transmitter expenses for the spinner RF switch and cooling kit filter |
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 | Currently able to assist with transition and then to transition to new channel. See Exhibit 1. | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is this antenna currently shared with any other stations? | No | |
Is this antenna directional? | Yes | |
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 | 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: | 1000.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-36JSMR | |
Year | 1999 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
Description of Use | To limit any disruption to broadcast services during transition. See Exhibit 1. | |
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 | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
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: | 1000.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-25EST/VP-R 04 | |
Year | 2020 | |
Justification for New Antenna | See Exhibit 1. |
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 | 8 3/16 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? | Yes |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
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 | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 5 | |
Number of Panels | 4 | |
Design power capacity in use | 67.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 650.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 662.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 1000.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TAD-32UDC-5/80-MRST | |
Year | 2010 |
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 | Bottom | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Other | |
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 | Coaxial Slotted Array | |
ERP: | 1000.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ATW26HS3-ETO-30H | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | The current primary and secondary antennas available to the Station cannot be re-tuned to the Station's repacked (new) channel. |
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? | No |
Broadband or Single Channel? | N/A | |
Feed Line Size | N/A | |
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 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | To limit disruption to broadcast signal in case of loss of main antenna | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is this transmission currently shared with any other stations? | No | |
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 | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1320 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
Description of Use | New transmission line necessary to continue to support backup operations. See Exhibit 1. | |
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 | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1325 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | See Exhibit 1. |
Name | Description |
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Other Transmission Line Expenses |
Per discussions with the FCC reimbursement team, KSTC-TV created this new line item, and going forward it will assign relevant invoices under this category. |
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 | 8 3/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1475 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 | 8 3/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 19 1/2 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1475 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | See Exhibit 1. |
Name | Description |
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Other Transmission Line Expenses |
Per discussions with the FCC reimbursement team, KSTC-TV created this new line item, and going forward it will assign relevant invoices under this category. |
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 |
---|---|---|
Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Tower is used for established backup antenna | |
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 | 1023882 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 45° 03' 44.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 093° 08' 22.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1436.01 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1304.12 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 997.04 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | Telefarm, Inc. | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/2000 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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28010 | KSTP-TV | DTV |
23079 | KARE | DTV |
42949 | KNOW-FM | FM |
09629 | WCCO-TV | DTV |
36395 | WUCW | DTV |
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 |
---|---|---|
Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Ice Bridge |
Due to typical winter weather in Minnesota, an Ice Bridge was required that was not part of the original estimate but necessary to protect the transmission line from falling ice, given typical weather in Minnesota. |
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? | ||
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 | 1023883 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 45° 03' 45.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 093° 08' 22.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1437.97 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1288.04 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 1000.32 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | Telefarm, Inc. | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/2001 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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9629 | WCCO-TV | DTV |
35642 | KSTP-FM | FM |
60641 | KTMY | FM |
9641 | KMNB | 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 | Other |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 864 | |
Explanation | Outside project management services are likely necessary to coordinate work, delivery, testing, and other issues with other users of antenna farm - please see Exhibit 1. | |
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 | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
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 |
---|---|
Comprehensive coverage verification, Auxiliary Antenna |
Conduct field study coverage verification for backup antenna |
RF exposure measurements, Auxiliary Antenna |
Conduct RF exposure measurements for backup antenna operations |
Outside Legal Advice and Analysis |
Attorney fees and FCC transition requirement |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
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 | No | |
FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | No | |
Other Miscellaneous Expenses | Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? | Yes |
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | 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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Sales Tax |
Minnesota states sales tax and local sales tax |
Transmitter Control |
Remote control needed to comply with FCC requirements for main studio control. |
Internal Staff Work |
Director of Engineering, RF supervisor and transmitter engineer are expected to devote more than 900 hours on this channel transition. See Exhibit 1. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $2,759,253.50 | $2,642,975.88 | N/A | $1,587,037.53 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $8,008,468.56 | $7,419,126.46 | N/A | $5,300,585.52 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter THU9evo-48 | $2,282,753.50 | $2,253,080.31 | $1,587,037.53 | ||
Other Transmitter Expenses | $49,918.50 | $49,918.50 | See attached invoices and materials. | $49,918.50 | N/A |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 100.0 | $4,529.00 | $4,529.00 | N/A | $4,529.00 | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: See attached invoice from Master Electrical Company, Inc. | $229,306.00 | $229,306.00 | Please see attached invoice, which is consistent with current plan to construct by current deadline - See Master Electrical Company, Inc. (Primary) Transmitter Invoice. | $235.50 | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 68.5 - 75 kW | $1,999,000.00 | $1,969,326.81 | N/A | $1,532,354.53 | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmitter UAXTE-12R44 | $476,500.00 | $389,895.57 | $0.00 | ||
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 10 - 12 kW | $336,500.00 | $249,895.57 | Potential costs include those noted on price quote, state sales tax, and other currently projected costs. See Exhibit 1. | N/A | N/A |
UHF inside RF system | $140,000.00 | $140,000.00 | See Exhibit 1. | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Other Transmitter Expenses | |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 100.0 | |
Other Electrical Service: See attached invoice from Master Electrical Company, Inc. | |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 68.5 - 75 kW | |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 10 - 12 kW | Information not provided. |
UHF inside RF system | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $1,442,662.77 | $1,099,347.52 | N/A | $1,049,699.75 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $8,008,468.56 | $7,419,126.46 | N/A | $5,300,585.52 | N/A |
Primary Antenna ATW26HS3-ETO-30H | $1,243,147.77 | $902,949.52 | $861,376.75 | ||
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount One Station antenna elliptically or circularly polarized | $458,417.77 | $458,417.77 | N/A | $423,245.00 | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, horizontally polarized | $778,000.00 | $438,131.75 | ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***See Exhibit 1, as the bottom position in a top-mount, stacked antenna, which results in additional cost, and including sales tax. | $438,131.75 | N/A |
Auxiliary Antenna TFU-25EST/VP-R 04 | $199,515.00 | $196,398.00 | $188,323.00 | ||
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 |
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $23,150.00 | $21,750.00 | See Exhibit 1 | $18,675.00 | N/A |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) | $15,250.00 | $14,123.00 | The elbow complex costs were slightly increased due to minor changes in the actual construction effort. | $14,123.00 | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | $6,400.00 | N/A |
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 1000 kW input, elliptically or circularly polarized | $149,125.00 | $149,125.00 | N/A | $149,125.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Sweep test of existing antenna | Information not provided. |
UHF - High Power Top Mount One Station antenna elliptically or circularly polarized | |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, horizontally polarized | |
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | Information not provided. |
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 1000 kW input, elliptically or circularly polarized |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,797,525.00 | $1,263,647.77 | N/A | $1,156,508.84 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $8,008,468.56 | $7,419,126.46 | N/A | $5,300,585.52 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $1,264,350.00 | $896,334.25 | $826,717.33 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" | $511,825.00 | $511,825.00 | This correction reflects the ultimate use of 19.5 foot segment length for the transmission line, for which the Commission's catalog (or default) value of $498,550 still far exceeds the estimated overall cost for the transmission line here. | $442,431.00 | N/A |
Other Transmission Line Expenses | $164,000.00 | $164,000.00 | See attached invoices and materials. | $163,777.08 | N/A |
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband | $588,525.00 | $220,509.25 | ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** | $220,509.25 | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmission Line | $533,175.00 | $367,313.52 | $329,791.51 | ||
Other Transmission Line Expenses | $4,500.00 | $4,500.00 | N/A | $4,500.00 | N/A |
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband | $528,675.00 | $362,813.52 | N/A | $325,291.51 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" | |
Other Transmission Line Expenses | |
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband | |
Other Transmission Line Expenses | |
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $996,160.00 | $1,070,424.50 | N/A | $767,626.68 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $8,008,468.56 | $7,419,126.46 | N/A | $5,300,585.52 | N/A |
Auxiliary Tower TOWER | $404,560.00 | $460,060.00 | $307,060.00 | ||
Ice Bridge | $23,460.00 | $23,460.00 | N/A | $23,460.00 | N/A |
Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $210,500.00 | $274,600.00 | The original quote for rigging this tall, multi-use tower was $235,000 (attached) but that had to be increased by $39,600 due to unexpected weather delays, as set forth on the attached materials. | $274,600.00 | N/A |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $12,000.00 | N/A | $9,000.00 | N/A |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $150,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $591,600.00 | $610,364.50 | $460,566.68 | ||
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $150,000.00 | N/A | $202.18 | N/A |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $13,750.00 | During the construction it was determined that the tower required an additional study by Malouf which included an ERI tower extension and removal of top plate detailed analysis. | $13,750.00 | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $446,614.50 | The FCC has requested Licensee move certain costs from a different line item to this line item, which results in a slight increase in the estimated cost. Also, a small additional invoice for removing existing lines required a further slight increase. | $446,614.50 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Ice Bridge | |
Tall Tower (greater than 500') | |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | Information not provided. |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $412,881.00 | $745,329.50 | N/A | $426,949.54 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $8,008,468.56 | $7,419,126.46 | N/A | $5,300,585.52 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $412,881.00 | $745,329.50 | $426,949.54 | ||
Outside Legal Advice and Analysis | $31,984.00 | $31,984.00 | See Exhibit 2 (May 2018) | $29,135.00 | See attached vendor quote and exhibit 2 for further explanation. |
RF exposure measurements, Auxiliary Antenna | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | See Exhibit 1. | N/A | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification, Auxiliary Antenna | $80,000.00 | $80,000.00 | See Exhibit 1. | N/A | N/A |
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,635.50 | The small additional cost was required due to the complicated nature of the build out of this facility, which is part of a multi-station facility and thus required additional review and confirmation of the this filing. | $1,790.50 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application | $4,210.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $4,062.87 | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,050.00 | $200.00 | N/A | $200.00 | N/A |
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $250.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $625.00 | 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 | $1,500.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $2,000.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $8,410.00 | An additional expense beyond the predetermined estimate was necessary so that a consultant could fully review and analyze the complex, multi-tower, multi-station site as part of the engineering study. | $8,410.00 | 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 | $349,000.00 | This new estimate reflects a total of all quotes to date for this work during the repacking period. (Currently, one quote covered until Aug 2017 and was attached previously to this form.) The other quote is provided hereto. See also Exhibit 2 (May 2018) | $341,505.12 | New attachments include vendor quote as requested by the reviewer. See Exhibit 2 for further explanation. |
Project management of the transition | $136,512.00 | $129,600.00 | See Exhibit 1 | $37,471.05 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Outside Legal Advice and Analysis | |
RF exposure measurements, Auxiliary Antenna | Information not provided. |
Comprehensive coverage verification, Auxiliary Antenna | Information not provided. |
RF Exposure Measurements | Information not provided. |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application | |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
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 | |
Project management of the transition |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $397,351.29 | $397,911.29 | N/A | $312,763.18 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $8,008,468.56 | $7,419,126.46 | N/A | $5,300,585.52 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $397,351.29 | $397,911.29 | $312,763.18 | ||
Internal Staff Work | $40,736.00 | $40,736.00 | See Exhibit 1 and August 2017 Supplement. | $4,478.41 | N/A |
Transmitter Control | $10,079.94 | $10,079.94 | See Exhibit 1 (and attached quote) | $0.00 | N/A |
Sales Tax | $231,676.95 | $231,676.95 | The sales tax paid increased beyond initial estimates because of additional costs subject to the state/local sales tax than initially budgeted, and because some equipment was subject to a higher tax rate based on where it was delivered (7.875% v. 7.375%). | $230,107.79 | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | See Exhibit 1. | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $4,100.00 | $4,100.00 | See Exhibit 1. | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $5,211.40 | $5,211.40 | N/A | $5,527.08 | The station requested additional equipment storage due to changes of expected timing in the construction of the facility. |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $20,500.00 | $20,500.00 | See Exhibit 1. | $11,735.03 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $1,445.00 | The estimated cost increased in order to file the license to cover application for the auxiliary antenna. | $335.00 | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | $3,750.00 | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $72,162.00 | $72,162.00 | Delivery of two transmitters, two antennae, and two transmission lines has not been included in above cost estimates. See Exhibit 1 and August 2017 Supplement (and other supporting exhibits from GatesAir and Dielectric referenced therein). | $56,829.87 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Internal Staff Work | |
Transmitter Control | |
Sales Tax | |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | Information not provided. |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
Equipment Storage | |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $8,008,468.56 | $7,419,126.46 | $5,300,585.52 |
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. | Yes |
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. | Yes |
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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. | Ryan Vandewiele Vice President 10/07/2021 |
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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. | Ryan Vandewiele Vice President 10/07/2021 |
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Submission of Final Allocation or Accounting Information Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Ryan Vandewiele Vice President 10/07/2021 |