Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WEIGEL BROADCASTING CO. Doing Business As: WEIGEL BROADCASTING CO. |
Norman H. Shapiro 26 NORTH HALSTED STREET CHICAGO, IL 60661 United States |
+1 (312) 705-2675 | NShaprio@wciu.com | Corporation |
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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. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | WFBN is being displaced and must move to ch 23. However, the tower that WFBN has utilized since 1989 is overloaded and cannot support any new loads. Since the existing ch 35 antenna will not work on ch 23, WFBN must move to a different tower location. |
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) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Model | Unknown | |
Year | 2010 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 1.2 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 | TMU9-4 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 2.4 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | The current WFBN transmitter is not capable of moving to channel 23 and is no longer supported. A new transmitter is required. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Other Transmitter Costs | ||
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? | No | |
Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | Yes |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 150 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 2 inches | |
Length | 20.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
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Proof |
This is the cost for the proof of the WFBN Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. |
Shipping |
This is the cost to ship the WFBN Rohde & Schwarz transmitter from Germany to WFBN |
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 | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
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? | Yes | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TLP-4M | |
Year | 2010 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ATC-BCE58CF-V2-23 | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | The current Dielectric antenna is for channel 35 only. A new antenna is required for channel 23. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | No |
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? | Yes |
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 | Purchase New |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
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 | Flexible Foam | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 150 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Type | Flexible Foam | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 750 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | WFBN must move to a different tower due to loading issues on the current tower. As a result, new transmission line is required. | |
Interior RF Systems | Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require an additional or replacement Inside RF system including switching, patch panels, and dehydrators? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Move Equipment |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
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) | No | |
Others Types of Users | Yes | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | No | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | No |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 42° 16' 02.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 089° 04' 12.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 184.00 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 60.00 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 794.00 feet | |
Structure Type | BTWR - Building with Tower | |
Tower Owner | Swedish American Medical Group | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1967 |
Users |
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Cellular |
2-way Radio |
Wireless ISP |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
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Strutural Study |
WFBN is moving to a new tower that is owned by Gray Television. WFBN is sharing the cost of the structrual study with co-located station WIFR. Each station is sharing 50% of the cost. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | No |
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for displacement application | 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 | No | |
Prepare Form 601 | No | |
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 | No | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs | No | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
Is Remediation needed? | No | |
Permit and Filing Costs | FCC Construction Permit Major Change | No |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | Yes | |
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? | No | |
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | No | |
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR) | Frequency Coordination for Unidirection System | No |
Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System | No | |
New Point to Point Microwave System | No |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $125,970.00 | $88,778.31 | N/A | $88,778.31 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $230,472.50 | $149,591.75 | N/A | $149,591.75 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter TMU9-4 | $125,970.00 | $88,778.31 | $88,778.31 | ||
Shipping | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | This is the cost to ship the WFBN Rohde & Schwarz transmitter from Germany to the WFBN site. | $1,500.00 | N/A |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $520.00 | $0.00 | The conduit is included in the electrical proposal that is covered under the Service Entrance line item | N/A | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA | $25,550.00 | $0.00 | The transformer is included in the electrical proposal that is covered under the Service Entrance line item | N/A | N/A |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,400.00 | $13,645.00 | See attachment MSG4637222_2020, 0409 Mechanical Inc Proposal | $13,645.00 | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | $84,000.00 | $73,633.31 | N/A | $73,633.31 | N/A |
Proof | $0.00 | $0.00 | Weigel was able to proof this transmitter with qualified staff engineers in-house. | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Shipping | |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | Information not provided. |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA | Information not provided. |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | |
Proof | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $13,350.00 | $8,870.00 | N/A | $8,870.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $230,472.50 | $149,591.75 | N/A | $149,591.75 | N/A |
Primary Antenna ATC-BCE58CF-V2-23 | $13,350.00 | $8,870.00 | $8,870.00 | ||
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | $5,730.00 | $1,250.00 | N/A | $1,250.00 | N/A |
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Elliptical | $7,620.00 | $7,620.00 | The current Dielectric TLP-4M is cut for channel 35 only. The new Alive antenna is designed for the new displaced channel 23. See attachment MSG4614390_2020, 0406 AliveTelecom Proposal. | $7,620.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | |
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Elliptical |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $18,000.00 | $10,847.44 | N/A | $10,847.44 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $230,472.50 | $149,591.75 | N/A | $149,591.75 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $18,000.00 | $10,847.44 | $10,847.44 | ||
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | $18,000.00 | $10,847.44 | N/A | $10,847.44 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $60,440.00 | $37,846.00 | N/A | $37,846.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $230,472.50 | $149,591.75 | N/A | $149,591.75 | N/A |
Primary Tower BTWR | $60,440.00 | $37,846.00 | $37,846.00 | ||
Strutural Study | $4,250.00 | $4,250.00 | See attachment "MSG4641948_2020, 0410 Gray Media Group Proposal" | $4,250.00 | N/A |
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') | $56,190.00 | $33,596.00 | N/A | $33,596.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Strutural Study | |
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $11,267.50 | $3,250.00 | N/A | $3,250.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $230,472.50 | $149,591.75 | N/A | $149,591.75 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $11,267.50 | $3,250.00 | $3,250.00 | ||
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,577.50 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $2,375.00 | WFBN initially applied for channel 28 but was displaced to channel 23. Due to the very congested channel spacing, additional engineering optimization was required | $2,375.00 | N/A |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $0.00 | This was handled in-house | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $125.00 | N/A | $125.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $750.00 | N/A | $750.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,445.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $230,472.50 | $149,591.75 | N/A | $149,591.75 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $1,445.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $0.00 | $0.00 | Equipment was moved at no cost by a scrapper | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $230,472.50 | $149,591.75 | $149,591.75 |
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. | Kyle Walker VP, Technology 03/17/2022 |
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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. | Kyle Walker VP, Technology 03/17/2022 |