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FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

Facility ID:
46755
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WCFE-TV
Channel:
36 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028411
FRN:
0003459989
Date Submitted:
03/07/2022

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL

1 SESAME STREET

PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901

United States

+1 (518) 563-9770 TROGERS@MLPBS.ORG Private Not-for-Profit Educational Institution

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

[Confidential]

 

 

 


Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact.

 

 

 

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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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 Purchase and install Interim transmitter. Use existing main antenna prior to transition. Prepare building for new transmitter. Install new tx in new building. Replace aux antenna. Replace remote control.

Transmitters

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Section Question Response
Transmitter Related Expenses Do you have transmitter related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

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 2004
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 8 kW

Primary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Manufacturer
Model MPTV-PRLX-U3
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 5.4 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Existing transmitter and exciters are end of life on December 31, 2019 and no longer supported. Manufacturer does not recommend transmitter retuning due to lack of parts availability.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

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 No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Purchase and contracted installation of 480V Delta to 480/Wye power conditioning/transient/lightning/surge protection and associated panel breakers, hardware, wiring, misc.
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Cooling Only
Size Other
Other Size 3 tons
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? Yes
Size 300.0 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

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

RF connections to main antenna

Field cut sections of 3 1/8 RF line less than 20 ft. Elbows, fine tuning section.

Transportation of personnel

Trail to site is passable by tracked off road vehicles. Travel to site will be by helicopter unless safe and suitable conditions exist for use of ATV, UTV or stationed owned snowcat. Must be mutually agreed upon with the contractor at that time.

Delivery of transmitter

Delivery to be made via trail.

Interim Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase
Manufacturer
Model EC702HPBB2
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 2.2 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Lower power transmitter needed to meet repack deadline. Building under repairs due to ice damage. Building addition for FP transmitter heat exchanger nearly destroyed under repair. Delays in shipping replacement full power transmitter.

Interim Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

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 No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description 15KVA single phase 480 to 240VAC transformer, wiring, disconnection devices.
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
Inside RF System Is an additional interior RF system required to support this interim transmitter? No

Interim Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

RF connections to main ant

4 1/16 flange adapter to 1 5/8 flange adapter. 20 ft 1 5/8 flex cable with connectors.

Transmitter storage and delivery

Receive, store, deliver to site and place equipment in building.

Antennas

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Section Question Response
Antenna Related Expenses Do you have antenna related expenses? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

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? Yes
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 Top
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels 3
Design power capacity in use 28.0 %
Lower Limit 614.00 MHz
Upper Limit 734.00 MHz
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 55.0 kW
Manufacturer ERI Inc.
Model ETU-P3L5-38/57
Year 2007

Primary Antenna

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Adjustment to Existing Antenna

Section Question Response
Sweep Test of Existing Antenna Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

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

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Main Antenna RF parts

Additional RF parts to permit relocation of transmission line in building to support new transmitter.

Transportation of personnel

Trail to site is impassable by on road vehicles. Travel to site will be by helicopter unless safe and suitable conditions exist for use of ATV, UTV or stationed owned snowcat. Must be mutually agreed upon with the contractor at that time.

Auxiliary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Backup antenna
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? No
Is the existing antenna directional? Yes
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 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: 15.53 kW
Manufacturer
Model ALP8L5-HSW-38
Year 2007

Auxiliary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Auxiliary backup
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
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 Types 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: 28.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ALP8M5-HSWR-36
Year 2020
Justification for New Antenna Existing antenna is not retunable. Provides backup antenna during maintenance and/or failure of main antenna and/or transmission line. ERP is estimated and to be determined. Antenna to be installed after transition of main antenna to repack channel.

Auxiliary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

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 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? No
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? No

Auxiliary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Transportation of personnel

Trail to site is passable by on road vehicles. Travel to site will be by helicopter unless safe and suitable conditions exist for use of ATV, UTV or stationed owned snowcat. Must be mutually agreed upon with the contractor at that time.

Delivery of aux antenna

Trail to site is passable. Delivery to be made by heavy construction vehicle.

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? No

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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Section Question Response
Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? Yes

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Move Equipment
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? No
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) N/A
Others Types of Users N/A
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 1003308
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 44° 41' 43.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 073° 52' 59.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 445.86 feet
Support Structure Height 399.93 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 3649.89 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner Mountain Lake Public Telecommunications Council
Date Constructed 09/01/1976


Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower N/A
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Remove and replace Aux antenna

Remove and replace auxiliary side mount antenna.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? Yes
Number of Hours 200
Explanation The station operates with minimal staff and does not have the personnel available for this task.
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 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

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Other Expenses

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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 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

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Remote control

Existing analog remote control used for unattended operations does not support new transmitter.

Site Survey

Quotation from from Hitachi - Comark P2623R3 WCFE Site Design Proposal Option 2

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $486,662.00 $399,697.00 N/A $342,978.34 N/A
Total for all systems $870,094.97 $726,457.47 N/A $615,022.07 N/A
Interim Transmitter EC702HPBB2 $135,065.00 $61,600.00 $58,148.89
RF connections to main ant $2,844.00 $2,844.00 N/A $1,390.98 N/A
Transmitter storage and delivery $3,221.00 $3,221.00 Receive, store, transport to site and setup transmitter in building. Contractor is presently on site performing building repairs. $3,221.00 N/A
Other Electrical Service: 15KVA single phase 480 to 240VAC transformer, wiring, disconnection devices. $3,000.00 $3,000.00 Necessary electrical distribution modifications to building. $1,001.91 N/A
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW $126,000.00 $52,535.00 N/A $52,535.00 N/A
Primary Transmitter MPTV-PRLX-U3 $351,597.00 $338,097.00 $284,829.45
Other Electrical Service: Purchase and contracted installation of 480V Delta to 480/Wye power conditioning/transient/lightning/surge protection and associated panel breakers, hardware, wiring, misc. $13,751.00 $13,751.00 Present Plant electrical service does not have the capacity or voltage requirements for transmitter and associated equipment. QUOTE WCFE Room-HVAC-Delivery-Electrical-Removal.PDF Line Item: Electrical $13,751.00 N/A
Delivery of transmitter $12,987.00 $12,987.00 Temporary storage, delivery to and placement of equipment at transmitter site via heavy equipment on trail. QUOTE WCFE Room-HVAC-Delivery-Electrical-Removal.pdf Line item: New equipment rigging $12,987.00 N/A
Transportation of personnel $25,000.00 $25,000.00 Trail to site is impassable by on road vehicles. Travel to site will be by helicopter unless safe and suitable conditions exist for use of ATV, UTV or stationed owned snowcat. Must be mutually agreed upon with the contractor at that time. $0.00 N/A
RF connections to main antenna $6,500.00 $6,500.00 Necessary Field cut sections of 3 1/8 RF line less than 20 ft. Elbows, 3 1/8 4 1/16 adapter.\, fine tuning section for connection to main antenna transmission line in building $0.00 N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 300.0 $12,634.00 $12,634.00 Environmentally controlled room to house new transmitter components. Discussed previously as a room within a room. Quote WCFE Room-HVAC-Delivery-Electrical-Removal.pdf Line item: Room Construction $12,634.00 N/A
Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:3 (Other) $7,225.00 $7,225.00 HVAC for transmitter room. Quote WCFE Room-HVAC-Delivery-Electrical-Removal.pdf Line Item: HVAC Split System $7,225.00 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.9 . 6.5 kW $273,500.00 $260,000.00 N/A $238,232.45 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
RF connections to main ant

Component Description:
Paid Invoice w/shipping
Amount:
$1,390.98
Transmitter storage and delivery

Component Description:
Storage and delivery
Amount:
$3,221.00
Other Electrical Service: 15KVA single phase 480 to 240VAC transformer, wiring, disconnection devices.

Component Description:
15KVA Single Phase Step down transformer 480 - 120/240
Amount:
$1,001.91
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW

Component Description:
Interim Transmitter Invoice 2 final payment
Amount:
$36,774.50

Component Description:
Interim Transmitter Invoice 1 down payment.
Amount:
$15,760.50
Other Electrical Service: Purchase and contracted installation of 480V Delta to 480/Wye power conditioning/transient/lightning/surge protection and associated panel breakers, hardware, wiring, misc.

Component Description:
Electrical portion of the invoice per Scope of work/proposal
Amount:
$13,751.00
Delivery of transmitter

Component Description:
Delivery of transmitter from storage to transmitter facility
Amount:
$12,987.00
Transportation of personnel Information not provided.
RF connections to main antenna Information not provided.
Other -- Building Addition Size: 300.0

Component Description:
Room construction to support new transmitter
Amount:
$12,634.00
Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:3 (Other)

Component Description:
HVAC to support new transmitter
Amount:
$7,225.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.9 . 6.5 kW

Component Description:
Second invoice 45% due before shipment.
Amount:
$112,846.95

Component Description:
Deposit of 50% Due invoice 1
Amount:
$125,385.50

Cost Information

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Antennas

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $55,978.97 $55,248.97 N/A $49,834.94 N/A
Total for all systems $870,094.97 $726,457.47 N/A $615,022.07 N/A
Primary Antenna ETU-P3L5-38/57 $18,478.97 $17,748.97 $22,630.77
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,000.00 Single proposal to RF sweep/tune main antenna to include extension/relocation of existing internal main feedline. Work was performed immediately after Auxiliary antenna was replaced, swept and available for broadcast on new channel to minimize downtime. $15,150.00 Proposal and invoice combines RF sweep and RF line modifications
Main Antenna RF parts $4,248.97 $4,248.97 Parts required to relocate main transmission line in building to facilitate connection to new transmitter. $4,248.97 N/A
Transportation of personnel $7,500.00 $7,500.00 Trail to site is impassable by on road vehicles. Travel to site will be by helicopter unless safe and suitable conditions exist for use of ATV, UTV or stationed owned snowcat. Must be mutually agreed upon with the contractor at that time. $3,231.80 N/A
Auxiliary Antenna ALP8M5-HSWR-36 $37,500.00 $37,500.00 $27,204.17
Delivery of aux antenna $0.00 $0.00 Included with JFP quote for delivery of transmitter. QUOTE WCFE Room-HVAC-Delivery-Electrical-Removal.PDF Line Item:New Equipment Rigging Concurrent delivery. $0.00 N/A
Transportation of personnel $7,500.00 $7,500.00 Trail to site is impassable by on road vehicles. Travel to site will be by helicopter unless safe and suitable conditions exist for use of ATV, UTV or stationed owned snowcat. Must be mutually agreed upon with the contractor at that time. $2,405.00 N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 28 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized $30,000.00 $30,000.00 Provide backup antenna during maintenance and/or failure of main antenna and /or transmission line. Antenna to be installed after transition of main antenna to repack channel. $24,799.17 Replacement Auxiliary antenna

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
RF Main Antenna sweep/RF line modifications combined single invoice
Amount:
$15,150.00
Main Antenna RF parts

Component Description:
Main transmission feedline relocation parts
Amount:
$4,248.97
Transportation of personnel

Component Description:
Ground Transportation of Equipment and Personnel for Aux ant replacement and Main ant sweep.
Amount:
$3,231.80
Delivery of aux antenna Information not provided.
Transportation of personnel

Component Description:
Helicopter lifts of personnel only for Aux antenna replacement and antennas sweep.
Amount:
$2,405.00
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 28 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized

Component Description:
New Auxiliary Antenna plus freight
Amount:
$13,003.30

Component Description:
Remaining balance
Amount:
$11,795.87

Cost Information

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Transmission Line

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $198,697.00 $114,497.00 N/A $114,497.00 N/A
Total for all systems $870,094.97 $726,457.47 N/A $615,022.07 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $198,697.00 $114,497.00 $114,497.00
Short Tower (less than 500') $84,200.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Remove and replace Aux antenna $114,497.00 $114,497.00 Original cost underestimated verbally with ERI rep in 2016. Other additional cost realized for specific site insurance requirements for New York State $114,497.00 Original cost underestimated verbally with ERI rep in 2016. Other additional cost realized for specific site insurance requirements for New York State

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Short Tower (less than 500') Information not provided.
Remove and replace Aux antenna

Component Description:
50% Down payment
Amount:
$57,248.50

Component Description:
Balance Due on contract
Amount:
$57,248.50

Cost Information

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $70,205.00 $99,512.50 N/A $56,017.50 N/A
Total for all systems $870,094.97 $726,457.47 N/A $615,022.07 N/A
Outside Professional Services $70,205.00 $99,512.50 $56,017.50
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $8,000.00 Severe impact of site inaccessibility, construction needs due to harsh conditions, & seasonal & COVID challenges led to more need for legal filings related to phase extensions, interim facilities, etc in order to meet deadline to vacate channel. $7,889.50 Severe impact of site inaccessibility, construction needs due to harsh conditions, & seasonal & COVID challenges led to more need for legal filings related to phase extensions, interim facilities, etc in order to meet deadline to vacate channel.
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A $789.50 N/A
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application $4,210.00 $4,000.00 N/A $960.00 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $36,000.00 Impact of site inaccessibility, construction needs due to harsh conditions, & seasonal & COVID challenges-threats to repack completion. Needed more help with legal processes & meetings with FCC reps, incl required responses to requests and concerns. $34,566.00 Impact of site inaccessibility, construction needs due to harsh conditions, & seasonal & COVID challenges-threats to repack completion. Needed more help with legal processes & meetings with FCC reps, incl required responses to requests and concerns.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $2,050.00 N/A N/A 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 $0.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A $600.00 N/A
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application $2,105.00 $3,100.00 Combined preparation for Aux antenna CP and provide exhibit for one step increase in transmitter size. $3,100.00 Combined preparation for Aux antenna CP and provide exhibit for one step increase in transmitter size.
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $8,112.50 Combined Various discussions and report preparation for FCC conference calls. Prepare FCC STA for reduced power operation. Channel Study. $8,112.50 Combined Various discussions and report preparation for FCC conference call. Prepare FCC STA for reduced power operation.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 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 $0.00 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
Project management of the transition $31,600.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
Legal Expense leading to deadline; filing for phase extensions, rule waivers, STAs for consumer notice, reduced power ops,
Amount:
$5,168.50

Component Description:
Legal Work on Phase Change
Amount:
$346.00

Component Description:
Work on Phase Change STA due to Mountain Trail issues
Amount:
$1,438.50

Component Description:
Legal work updating tracking of grant of STA for interim facility
Amount:
$39.00

Component Description:
Legal Invoice - Work on STA
Amount:
$39.00

Component Description:
Legal - Work on STA
Amount:
$404.00

Component Description:
Legal work Phase 10 deadline waiver preparation
Amount:
$454.50
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Legal Work on License to Cover on July 1, 2021
Amount:
$144.00

Component Description:
Legal Work on License to Cover in June 2021
Amount:
$645.50
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application

Component Description:
Legal work AUX Antenna CP
Amount:
$151.50

Component Description:
Legal expense for filing for interim operations
Amount:
$808.50
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Legal work on timing and filings for transition from Interim to Main Facility, reimbursement inquiries and responses, 399 update work
Amount:
$3,547.00

Component Description:
Legal Work on WCFE Repack reimbursement issue regarding FA request for T-Mobile agreement; email with K. Noyes (EY) regarding same.
Amount:
$151.50

Component Description:
Legal Assistance on Repack
Amount:
$50.50

Component Description:
Legal Assistance on Repack
Amount:
$50.50

Component Description:
Legal Work on Repack/CP
Amount:
$241.00

Component Description:
Legal Assistance for Repack
Amount:
$151.50

Component Description:
Legal Work on Repack Closeout
Amount:
$101.00

Component Description:
Legal Assistance for FCC Repack
Amount:
$151.50

Component Description:
Legal Work on Repack Progress
Amount:
$78.00

Component Description:
Legal Assistance on Repack
Amount:
$101.00

Component Description:
Legal Work on Repack Progress
Amount:
$291.50

Component Description:
Legal work on Phase Change, Responses to FCC requirements, site access and structural issues threatening work completion
Amount:
$711.00

Component Description:
Legal Assistance on Repack
Amount:
$151.50

Component Description:
Legal for FCC Reimbursement Questions, CP and STA analysis
Amount:
$443.00

Component Description:
Work on WCFE repack progress report (From 387) and related WCFE repack progress issues.
Amount:
$252.50

Component Description:
Legal work transmitter reimbursement issue
Amount:
$151.50

Component Description:
Legal Assistance on Repack
Amount:
$35.00

Component Description:
Early work on Form 399
Amount:
$987.00

Component Description:
Early Legal Work on 399 - New copy of invoice with all lines included.
Amount:
$1,347.00

Component Description:
Legal Assistance on Repack
Amount:
$50.50

Component Description:
Prep 399 Revisions, response to RFAS questions, prep FCC meeting and write to FCC staff about special circumstances
Amount:
$2,525.00

Component Description:
Legal Work due to Physical and Logistical Construction Issues
Amount:
$2,412.50

Component Description:
Legal Work on Repack Progress
Amount:
$303.00

Component Description:
Legal for mtgs & correspondence with fund administrators, responses to requests for info, discussions with MLPBS staff, consulting engineer and PBS, impact of COVID-19 issues
Amount:
$4,180.00

Component Description:
Legal Assistance on Repack
Amount:
$35.00

Component Description:
Legal work on changes to plan due to road conditions and building issues
Amount:
$353.50

Component Description:
Legal Work on Updated Planning & Progress
Amount:
$151.50

Component Description:
Early Work on Form 399
Amount:
$1,347.00

Component Description:
Legal Assistance on Repack
Amount:
$80.50

Component Description:
Legal Assistance on Repack
Amount:
$50.50

Component Description:
Invoice- Early Legal Work on Repack
Amount:
$56.00

Component Description:
Legal/FCC assistance with impact of site inaccessibility and construction needs, and deadline issues
Amount:
$1,010.00

Component Description:
Legal Expense leading to deadline; filing for extensions, rule waivers, construction delays, CP Extensions; Revising plan agreements, Mtgs with FCC, CPB, IATF, reimbursement issues
Amount:
$14,027.00

Component Description:
Early Legal Work on Repack
Amount:
$151.50

Component Description:
Legal Assistance on Repack
Amount:
$35.00

Component Description:
Early Legal Work on Repack
Amount:
$151.00
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Combined invoice for Main and Aux license to cover
Amount:
$600.00
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Combined preparation for Aux antenna CP and provide exhibit for one step increase in transmitter size.
Amount:
$3,100.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Channel study for maximization
Amount:
$187.50

Component Description:
Combined Various discussions and report preparation for FCC conference call. Prepare FCC STA for reduced power operation.
Amount:
$7,525.00

Component Description:
Engineering consultant preparation of logistics conference call with FCC
Amount:
$400.00
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Project management of the transition Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Other Expenses

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $58,552.00 $57,502.00 N/A $51,694.29 N/A
Total for all systems $870,094.97 $726,457.47 N/A $615,022.07 N/A
Other Expenses $58,552.00 $57,502.00 $51,694.29
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $6,750.00 $6,750.00 Station Notifications to MVPDs will be accomplished using the resources of legal council and consultants. Additional funds required due to phase change from 7 to 10 and delays in construction. $4,500.00 N/A
Equipment Storage $0.00 $0.00 Station does not have adequate interim secure storage facilities for equipment. Included with QUOTE WCFE Room-HVAC-Delivery-Electrical-Removal.PDF Line Item: New Equipment Rigging N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $0.00 $0.00 Delivery of equipment from storage location to transmitter site staging area. N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $10,500.00 Additional funds required due to change in phase from 7 to 10 and delays in construction. $6,984.00 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $0.00 $0.00 Will be accomplished in house. N/A N/A
Remote control $3,200.00 $3,200.00 Existing remote control does not have SNMP capability. Quote and justification attached. $3,158.29 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $21,752.00 $21,752.00 New transmitter equipment to be installed in space occupied by existing analog transmitter that must be removed. Removal of obsolete DTV transmitter. QUOTE WCFE Room-HVAC-Delivery-Electrical-Removal.PDF Line Item:Removals and Salvage $21,752.00 N/A
Site Survey $15,300.00 $15,300.00 N/A $15,300.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
2nd Set of MVPD Notifications change from phase 7 to phase 10
Amount:
$2,250.00

Component Description:
MVPD notifications
Amount:
$2,250.00
Equipment Storage Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
2nd Set of Medical Notifications change from phase 7 to phase 10
Amount:
$3,492.00

Component Description:
WCFE Medical notifications
Amount:
$3,492.00
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Remote control

Component Description:
Replacement of incompatible remote control. Variance between invoice and amount purchase explained in justification attachment.
Amount:
$3,158.29
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)

Component Description:
Removal and salvage of existing obsolete transmitters and ancillary equipment
Amount:
$21,752.00
Site Survey

Component Description:
Invoice for System Design Site Survey
Amount:
$15,300.00

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $870,094.97 $726,457.47 $615,022.07

Reimbursement Status

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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. No

Certification

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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.

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  4. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (broadcasters) or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD).

  5. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it will maintain and provide to the Commission detailed records, including receipts, of all costs eligible for reimbursement actually incurred.

  7. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  8. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

William Rogers

Engineering Consultant


03/07/2022

Certification

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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).

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity certifies that the statements in this form and attached documentation are true, complete, and correct.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  4. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  5. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (full power and Class A stations) and/or otherwise modify a television station’s facility as a result of the spectrum repack (LPTV/TV Translator stations); or to minimize service disruption resulting from a repacked television station (FM stations); or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD) .

  6. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  7. The above-named entity certifies that the cost information/documents submitted reflect costs actually incurred.

  8. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  9. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a prerequisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

William Rogers

Engineering Consultant


03/07/2022

Certification

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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.

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  2. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  3. The above-named entity certifies that all costs identified as "actual costs" herein accurately represent the costs actually paid by the above-named entity, including any discounts, refunds, or rebates.

  4. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  5. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

William Rogers

Engineering Consultant


03/07/2022

Attachments

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