Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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VERMONT PUBLIC CO. Doing Business As: VERMONT PUBLIC CO. |
Jack Efromson 365 TROY AVENUE COLCHESTER, VT 05446 United States |
+1 (802) 846-8309 | jefromson@vermontpbs.org | Not-for-Profit |
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[Confidential] |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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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 | WVTB will need to replace transmitter and mask filter, and then operate into the existing antenna with a combiner for channels 18 (existing) and 28 (repack) during the test phase to maintain service. Existing antenna replacement will occur post test phase |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Model | Diamond CD DHD15P1 | |
Year | 2005 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 4.4 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 | THU9-evo-4 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 6.5 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Present transmitter not retunable to channel 28. ERP increasing to 84.1 KW at same antenna gain, at least 6.25 KW TPO required. Plan to upgrade to elliptical polarization when testing period is done. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Power | N/A | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 2 inches | |
Length | 100.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | Furnish & Install 200 amp panelboard, breakers, feeders, branch circuits as required for transmitter and associated equipment | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Cooling Only | |
Size | 15 tons | |
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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Primary Transmitter - Ice Bridge |
Primary Transmitter - Ice Bridge |
Factory Training |
3 technicians at $1895 each Airfare & hotel $800 per person |
Mask Filter |
FCC Required ATSC compliant |
Primary Transmitter-Additional Installation and Hardware |
Primary Transmitter-Additional Installation and Hardware |
Primary Transmitter - Heat Exchanger Pad |
Primary Transmitter - Heat Exchanger Pad |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Retune Existing |
Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | 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 | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels | 12 | |
Design power capacity in use | 100.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 494.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 560.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 67.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | Dielectric | |
Model | TUA-O4-12/48H-1-R-T | |
Year | 2006 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | |
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Number of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequencies of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequency |
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New Combiner |
New combiner, 2 channels, RF Channel combiner (channels 18 and 28). No splitter/switcher needed. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Utilize Existing |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | Andrew |
Type | Flexible Air | |
Diameter | 4 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 320 feet per run |
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Utilize Existing Line - Mandatory Category due to LMS Bug |
This category added because LMS throws an error when there are no costs added to a "Utilize Existing" type of change. This category exists only as a workaround for a bug in LMS |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 595 | |
Explanation | WVTB requires the aid of outside project management services in order to fulfill the requirements of the repack. WVTB does not have sufficient resource capacity and expertise in house to handle all of the repack tasks. | |
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 | Yes | |
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 | No |
RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Section | Question | Response |
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AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
Is Remediation needed? | No | |
Facility Expenses | Name | N/A |
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed | N/A | |
Name | N/A | |
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? | Yes | |
Permit and Filing Costs | Local Zoning | Yes |
Non-zoning permits | 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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Act 250 Application Filing Fees |
Cost of filing Act 250 Application-state of Vermont |
UAXTE-12R44 INSTALL COMM |
GatesAir Installation & commissioning, from quote GA-00020078 |
Internal Labor |
Internal Labor |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $580,722.52 | $380,341.21 | N/A | $291,429.88 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $835,355.84 | $625,522.48 | N/A | $435,169.96 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter THU9-evo-4 | $580,722.52 | $380,341.21 | $291,429.88 | ||
Primary Transmitter - Heat Exchanger Pad | $2,911.00 | $2,911.00 | Please see BC Johnsons Co. PC quote dated March 20, 2020 and breakdown of costs | $2,911.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter-Additional Installation and Hardware | $20,006.18 | $20,006.18 | Please see Estimated Cost Justification WVTB-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Additional Installation and Hardware v0 | $19,542.65 | N/A |
Mask Filter | $12,007.77 | $12,007.77 | FCC required. Form GatesAir quote GA-00020078 | $0.00 | N/A |
Factory Training | $8,085.00 | $8,085.00 | Technicians will be trained on new transmitting equipment at factory. Training $1895 each, airfare & hotel $800 each. | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter - Ice Bridge | $829.00 | $829.00 | Please see BC Johnsons Co. PC quote dated March 20, 2020 and breakdown of costs | $829.00 | N/A |
15 Ton system | $55,800.00 | $53,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Furnish & Install 200 amp panelboard, breakers, feeders, branch circuits as required for transmitter and associated equipment | $2,205.67 | $2,205.67 | Please see BC Johnsons Co. PC quote dated March 20, 2020 and breakdown of costs | $2,205.67 | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.9 . 6.5 kW | $273,500.00 | $74,507.87 | Please see the attached Rohde & Schwarz quote 210740.0, the invoice 9500106681 and Purchase Order C19649, less amount reimbursed in superseded category | $63,163.66 | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 6.5 kW | $202,777.90 | $202,777.90 | ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***Please see the attached Rohde & Schwarz quote 210740.0, the invoice 9500106681 and Purchase Order C19649 | $202,777.90 | N/A |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $2,600.00 | $4,010.82 | $2500 for conduit and wiring $1510.82 for 3-phase surge protector (GatesAir quote GA-00020078) | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Primary Transmitter - Heat Exchanger Pad | |
Primary Transmitter-Additional Installation and Hardware | |
Mask Filter | Information not provided. |
Factory Training | Information not provided. |
Primary Transmitter - Ice Bridge | |
15 Ton system | Information not provided. |
Other Electrical Service: Furnish & Install 200 amp panelboard, breakers, feeders, branch circuits as required for transmitter and associated equipment | |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.9 . 6.5 kW | |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 6.5 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 |
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Sub-total | $19,652.93 | $19,652.93 | N/A | $19,652.93 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $835,355.84 | $625,522.48 | N/A | $435,169.96 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TUA-O4-12/48H-1-R-T | $19,652.93 | $19,652.93 | $19,652.93 | ||
New Combiner | $19,652.93 | $19,652.93 | see Estimated Cost Justification WVTB-290-Primary Antenna - New Combiner 2 Channels v0 | $19,652.93 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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New Combiner |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $835,355.84 | $625,522.48 | N/A | $435,169.96 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
Utilize Existing Line - Mandatory Category due to LMS Bug | $0.00 | $0.00 | This category added because LMS throws an error when there are no costs added to a "Utilize Existing" type of change. This category exists only as a workaround for a bug in LMS. | $0.00 | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $160,500.00 | $151,597.95 | N/A | $80,292.05 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $835,355.84 | $625,522.48 | N/A | $435,169.96 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $160,500.00 | $151,597.95 | $80,292.05 | ||
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet | $10,520.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $1,541.35 | Please see WVTB Attorney - Prepare Request for Special Temporary Authority Budget Revision Justification Letter | $1,497.60 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $5,641.60 | Please see WVTB Attorney-Other Matters and Act 250 Application Filing Fees Budget Justification Cover Letter | $5,626.60 | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | $864.00 | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $94,010.00 | $99,675.00 | As per Widelity quote | $68,647.45 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,050.00 | $990.00 | Please see WVTB RF Engineering -STA Budget Revision Justification Letter | $990.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $438.90 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $2,227.50 | N/A |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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RF Exposure Measurements | Information not provided. |
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | Information not provided. |
Project management of the transition | |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $74,480.39 | $73,930.39 | N/A | $43,795.10 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $835,355.84 | $625,522.48 | N/A | $435,169.96 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $74,480.39 | $73,930.39 | $43,795.10 | ||
Internal Labor | $31,145.17 | $31,145.17 | Please see WVTB Internal Labor Budget Revision Justification Letter | $30,778.77 | N/A |
UAXTE-12R44 INSTALL COMM | $15,978.05 | $15,978.05 | Transmitter & Mask Filter Installation & Commissioning by GatesAir representatives. | $0.00 | N/A |
Act 250 Application Filing Fees | $148.00 | $148.00 | Please see WVTB Attorney-Other Matters and Act 250 Application Filing Fees Budget Justification Cover Letter | $148.00 | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $500.00 | $500.00 | estimated Charter | $0.00 | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $500.00 | $500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $2,753.50 | $2,753.50 | Please see BC Johnson Co.PC dated March 20, 2020 | $2,753.50 | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $9,200.00 | $9,200.00 | GatesAir quote GA-00020078, plus estimated delivery up mountain road: GatesAir shipping: $6200.00 Delivery to site: $3000.00 | $4,959.16 | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $2,205.67 | $2,205.67 | Please see BC Johnson Co.PC dated March 20, 2020 | $2,205.67 | N/A |
Local Zoning | $500.00 | $500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | $2,950.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Internal Labor | |
UAXTE-12R44 INSTALL COMM | Information not provided. |
Act 250 Application Filing Fees | |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | Information not provided. |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
Equipment Storage | |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | |
Local Zoning | Information not provided. |
DTV Medical Facility Notification |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $835,355.84 | $625,522.48 | $435,169.96 |
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 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. | Dana Nahumck Director of Engineering 02/23/2022 |