| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY |
Board of Trustees Southern Illinois University 1003 COMMUNICATIONS BUILDING MAILCODE 6602 CARBONDALE, IL 62901 United States |
+1 (618) 453-6183 | fred.martino@wsiu.org | Government Entity |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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[Confidential] |
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Greg Best Consulting Engineer Greg Best Consulting, Inc. |
16100 Outlook Ave. Stilwell, KS 66085 United States |
+1 (816) 792-2913 | gbconsulting54@gmail.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | No |
| Briefly describe transition plan | See the attached transition plan document. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Use | Primary (Main) | |
| 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 | Diamond | |
| Year | 2006 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power Capacity | 6 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
| 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 | 7.2 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | Current transmitter will not operate on the new channel & is no longer supported by manufacturer. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
| Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
| Transformer (480V) | No | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
| Size | 2 inches | |
| Length | 50.0 feet | |
| Other Electrical Service | No | |
| Description | N/A | |
| HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
| Type | Heating and Cooling | |
| Size | 10 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 | 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 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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? | No | |
| Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Top Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | Broadband Panel | |
| Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
| Number of Panels | 56 | |
| Design power capacity in use | 10.0 % | |
| Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
| Upper Limit | 698.00 MHz | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 46.6 kW | |
| Manufacturer | Dielectric | |
| Model | TUF-O4-14/56H-1-R | |
| Year | 2006 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Tuner adjustments |
Tower & prof services crew to adjust tuners to reduce VSWR. |
Dehydrator |
Antenna and line dehydrator. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
| Number of Hours | 175 | |
| Explanation | Engineer to oversee and coordinate delivery, installation, and commissioning of all equipment and services for the facility. | |
| 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 | No | |
| Number of Days | N/A | |
| Justification | N/A |
| 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 | 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? | No | |
| Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | Yes | |
| 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 |
|---|---|
WUSI Reception antennas |
Purchase and installation of WUSI owned TV antennas located at cable sites. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $353,200.00 | $350,600.00 | N/A | $306,897.18 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $467,840.00 | $491,250.00 | N/A | $378,530.31 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter UAXTE-12R44 | $353,200.00 | $350,600.00 | $306,897.18 | ||
| Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $55,550.00 | See attached quote prepared by SIU Physical Plant Services department. | $36,288.30 | N/A |
| 10 Ton system | $60,500.00 | $40,600.00 | See attached quote from SIU Physical Plant Services department. Actual labor/materials exceeded quote. | $40,511.94 | labor & materials exceed estimate |
| Other -- Building Addition Size: 100.0 | $16,700.00 | $16,700.00 | See attached quote from SIU Physical Plant Services department. | $1,239.09 | N/A |
| UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 7.2 kW | $236,500.00 | $236,500.00 | N/A | $228,857.85 | N/A |
| 2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $1,300.00 | $1,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | |
| 10 Ton system | |
| Other -- Building Addition Size: 100.0 | |
| UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 7.2 kW | |
| 2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | Information not provided. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $21,230.00 | $20,900.00 | N/A | $4,150.59 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $467,840.00 | $491,250.00 | N/A | $378,530.31 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna TUF-O4-14/56H-1-R | $21,230.00 | $20,900.00 | $4,150.59 | ||
| Tuner adjustments | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Line sweep indicates some adjustment may be needed for operation on post-repack channel. | N/A | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dehydrator | $4,500.00 | $4,500.00 | N/A | $4,150.59 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Tuner adjustments | Information not provided. |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | Information not provided. |
| Dehydrator |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $58,360.00 | $91,250.00 | N/A | $60,035.54 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $467,840.00 | $491,250.00 | N/A | $378,530.31 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $58,360.00 | $91,250.00 | $60,035.54 | ||
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $1,264.50 | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $15,000.00 | Additional legal counsel needed to coordinate transition and construction delays/timeline changes. | $9,005.80 | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $2,887.50 | N/A |
| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $5,000.00 | Project manager and legal counsel assistance may be required to execute tasks associated with this activity. | $0.00 | N/A |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,050.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Project management of the transition | $27,650.00 | $50,000.00 | Additional engineering oversight needed to complete the project on time. | $46,877.74 | Engineering oversight of building modifications, electrical modifications and HVAC installation. |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | Information not provided. |
| Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
| Project management of the transition |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $35,050.00 | $28,500.00 | N/A | $7,447.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $467,840.00 | $491,250.00 | N/A | $378,530.31 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $35,050.00 | $28,500.00 | $7,447.00 | ||
| WUSI Reception antennas | $7,500.00 | $7,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | Actual number of mailings exceeded original estimate for the MVPD Notifications (WUSI-TV). | $2,246.00 | N/A |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $2,935.00 | N/A |
| Equipment Storage | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $11,000.00 | $11,000.00 | See attached quote from SIU Physical Plant Services department. | $2,266.00 | Expenses have gone over expected costs. Budget revisions expected. |
| Local Zoning | $500.00 | $500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| WUSI Reception antennas | |
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification | |
| Equipment Storage | Information not provided. |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | |
| Local Zoning | Information not provided. |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $467,840.00 | $491,250.00 | $378,530.31 |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Dan Mahony President, Southern Illinois University 04/20/2022 |
