| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WNYT-TV, LLC Doing Business As: WNYT-TV, LLC |
Ryan Vandewiele 3415 University Ave., West St. Paul, MN 55114 United States |
+1 (651) 642-4334 | RVandewiele@hbi.com | Limited Liability Company |
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Charles R. Naftalin Legal Counsel Holland & Knight LLP |
800 17th Street, N.W. Suite #1100 Washington, DC 20006 United States |
+1 (202) 457-7040 | charles.naftalin@hklaw.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 | WNYT DRT (Glens Falls) will install a new transmitter, transmission line, and antenna on its existing tower. |
| 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) | |
| 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 | DTXPRO-1.2KUR | |
| Year | 2012 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power Capacity | 1200 W |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | UAXTE-4-G2-R37 | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 2400 W | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | Existing transmitter is channel specific and cannot be modified. Original transmitter manufacturer is defunct. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Other Transmitter Costs | ||
| Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? | No | |
| Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
| Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
| Transformer (480V) | No | |
| Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
| Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
| Description | Circuit Breaker, Flexible Conduit, Power Distribution Units, Installation | |
| 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 |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Translator Receiver |
Sencore MRD 4400 ATSC Receiver |
Remote Control |
Remote Control Interface for New Transmitter |
Surge Suppressor |
Electrical Surge Suppressor |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | Yes | |
| 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 | ||
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Elliptical | |
| Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
| ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | TLP-12 | |
| Year | 2012 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
|---|---|
| 73942 | WRGB |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Is antenna shared? | No | |
| Is antenna directional? | No | |
| Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
| 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 | TLP-12 | |
| Year | 2021 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | Current Antenna is Channel Specific to existing "out of core" frequencies. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
| Broadband or Single Channel? | Single Channel | |
| Feed Line Size | 1 5/8 inches inches | |
| Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | Yes |
| Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
| Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Interim Antenna |
Temporary Antenna for Broadcast Pending Tower Reinforcement |
Sweep Test, Interim Antenna |
Sweep Test of Temporary Antenna Pending Tower Reinforcement |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | Yes | |
| Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
| Type | Flexible Air | |
| Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 150 feet per run |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
|---|---|
| 73942 | WRGB |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 250 feet per run | |
| Justification for New Transmission Line | Existing transmission line does not extend to proposed new antenna mounting position. | |
| Interior RF Systems | Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require an additional or replacement Inside RF system including switching, patch panels, and dehydrators? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
| Tower Use | 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) | Yes | |
| 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? | Yes |
| ASR Number | 1200269 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 43° 18' 17.0" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 073° 45' 05.0" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 223.09 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 223.09 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 1319.87 feet | |
| Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
| Tower Owner | Capital Media Corporation | |
| Date Constructed | 03/26/2007 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 73942 | WRGB | DTV |
| 8678 | WBAR-FM | FM |
| Users |
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| Land Mobile |
| Public Safety |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study need for guyed or free-standing tower |
| Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Major Reinforcements needed |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes | |
| Quantity | 1 | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Quantity | 4 | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | Yes |
| RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service | No |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Outside Legal Advice and Analysis |
Attorney fees and FCC transition requirement |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
| Is Remediation needed? | No | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Filter, Receiver |
Filter for Receiving Off-Air Signal for Studio in a high-RF environment. |
Sales Tax |
Certain equipment was subject to a tariff that was passed on to the Station for payment. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $101,833.24 | $92,085.92 | N/A | $83,814.54 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $577,019.59 | $603,540.29 | N/A | $455,873.76 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter UAXTE-4-G2-R37 | $101,833.24 | $92,085.92 | $83,814.54 | ||
| Translator Receiver | $2,971.00 | $2,971.00 | Station got discount for shipping receiver by shipping with receiver for second displaced translator (W38DL/Greylock). But Greylock receiver had to be expedited to meet buildout timing. So shipping of both expedited to maintain discount. | $2,818.00 | N/A |
| UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | $84,000.00 | $74,252.68 | N/A | $74,252.68 | N/A |
| Surge Suppressor | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | N/A | $1,625.00 | N/A |
| Remote Control | $6,146.00 | $6,146.00 | Estimated Cost Determined by Manufacturer's Quote | $2,798.86 | N/A |
| Other Electrical Service: Circuit Breaker, Flexible Conduit, Power Distribution Units, Installation | $2,716.24 | $2,716.24 | N/A | $2,320.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Translator Receiver | |
| UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | |
| Surge Suppressor | |
| Remote Control | |
| Other Electrical Service: Circuit Breaker, Flexible Conduit, Power Distribution Units, Installation |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $54,743.00 | $48,320.79 | N/A | $48,320.79 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $577,019.59 | $603,540.29 | N/A | $455,873.76 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna TLP-12 | $54,743.00 | $48,320.79 | $48,320.79 | ||
| Sweep Test, Interim Antenna | $6,400.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | $6,400.00 | N/A |
| Interim Antenna | $9,477.00 | $9,477.00 | Temporary antenna pending tower reinforcement. See Exh. 1. | $9,477.00 | N/A |
| Side Mount antenna brackets | $4,625.00 | $2,383.00 | N/A | $2,383.00 | N/A |
| Elbow complex, single channel, 1 5/8” input (if needed) | $6,900.00 | $699.79 | During install, Dielectric consulting engineer took precaution of ordering more flange adapters for field repair to damaged line. Ultimately, the adapters weren't needed and returned – but restocking charge was assessed, resulting in cost increase. | $699.79 | N/A |
| Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | $5,730.00 | $7,750.00 | See attached cover letter. | $7,750.00 | insert |
| UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Elliptical | $21,611.00 | $21,611.00 | N/A | $21,611.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Sweep Test, Interim Antenna | |
| Interim Antenna | |
| Side Mount antenna brackets | |
| Elbow complex, single channel, 1 5/8” input (if needed) | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $6,000.00 | $3,544.40 | N/A | $3,544.40 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $577,019.59 | $603,540.29 | N/A | $455,873.76 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $6,000.00 | $3,544.40 | $3,544.40 | ||
| Interior RF Systems: Inside RF system including switching, patch panels and dehydrators | $0.00 | $0.00 | Included with transmitter package. | N/A | N/A |
| Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | $6,000.00 | $3,544.40 | During install, Dielectric consulting engineer took precaution of ordering more flange adapters for field repair to damaged line. Ultimately, the adapters werent needed and returned – but restocking charge was assessed, resulting in cost increase. | $3,544.40 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Interior RF Systems: Inside RF system including switching, patch panels and dehydrators | Information not provided. |
| Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $264,890.00 | $273,900.00 | N/A | $184,777.51 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $577,019.59 | $603,540.29 | N/A | $455,873.76 | N/A |
| Primary Tower TOWER | $264,890.00 | $273,900.00 | $184,777.51 | ||
| Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') | $56,190.00 | $45,000.00 | N/A | $33,990.00 | N/A |
| Study needed for guyed or free-standing tower | $8,700.00 | $28,900.00 | Structural analysis required an engineering-level tower mapping and evaluation. | $28,900.00 | N/A |
| Major tower reinforcement/modifications | $200,000.00 | $200,000.00 | Structural analysis revealed need for additional guy level. | $121,887.51 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') | |
| Study needed for guyed or free-standing tower | |
| Major tower reinforcement/modifications |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $131,187.50 | $167,133.33 | N/A | $120,176.17 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $577,019.59 | $603,540.29 | N/A | $455,873.76 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $131,187.50 | $167,133.33 | $120,176.17 | ||
| Outside Legal Advice and Analysis | $38,000.00 | $38,000.00 | Displacement of the Station required updates and support to be provided regarding FCC requirements and coordination with other spectrum users, independent of other pre-included FCC/compliance or reimbursement line items. | $24,104.00 | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $8,940.00 | $13,000.00 | The Station needed multiple STAs including on its pre-displacement channel, an interim STA on its post-displacement channel (Chan. 28), and then a modified Chan. 28 STA to continue service to public during transition. | $11,995.50 | insert |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,577.50 | $3,500.00 | Because of additional efforts necessary to confirm the parameters of the Station’s final displacement license to cover application, attorney costs for the license to cover for the DRT slightly exceeded costs as had been previously budgeted. | $2,513.00 | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $5,500.00 | Licensee required additional help in preparing and then modifying its displacement construction permit, including an expedited change in its permitted antenna and antenna height. See e.g. FCC File No. 0000149609. | $4,523.67 | N/A |
| RF Exposure Measurements | $12,100.00 | $9,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | N/A | $1,300.00 | N/A |
| Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $7,000.00 | $7,000.00 | See attached quote. | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $44,700.00 | Licensee required more help in preparing Form 399 & supporting materials due to personnel changes, including loss of chief engineer & GM as well as additional steps in completing work under displacement permit. | $43,590.00 | N/A |
| Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $52,600.00 | $40,000.00 | N/A | $30,500.00 | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,050.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $1,280.00 | $1,250.00 | N/A | $750.00 | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $2,333.33 | A slight increase in engineering review was needed because the Station required a minor modification of the initial permit late in the process to facilitate timely project completion. | $900.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Outside Legal Advice and Analysis | |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
| RF Exposure Measurements | Information not provided. |
| Perform engineering study for displacement application | |
| Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | Information not provided. |
| Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | |
| Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $18,365.85 | $18,555.85 | N/A | $15,240.35 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $577,019.59 | $603,540.29 | N/A | $455,873.76 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $18,365.85 | $18,555.85 | $15,240.35 | ||
| Filter, Receiver | $325.00 | $325.00 | This cost is to replace an existing channel filter to receive the Channel 28 DRT for our studio in a high-RF environment. | $75.00 | N/A |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $13,637.85 | $13,637.85 | Updated vendor information corrected initial estimate for expected shipping costs, which resulted in slight increase in shipping cost. | $13,637.35 | N/A |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $305.00 | $800.00 | STA extensions necessary to operate while completing construction. | $400.00 | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | N/A | $170.00 | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $805.00 | N/A | $805.00 | N/A |
| Sales Tax | $153.00 | $153.00 | Certain equipment was subject to a tariff that was passed on to the Station for payment. | $153.00 | N/A |
| Equipment Storage | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Filter, Receiver | |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | Information not provided. |
| FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | |
| Sales Tax | |
| Equipment Storage | Information not provided. |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $577,019.59 | $603,540.29 | $455,873.76 |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | Yes |
| Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | No |
| 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 |
| 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. |
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| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Ryan Vandewiele Vice President 07/18/2022 |
