Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, LLC |
Joseph M. Di Scipio 400 N. Capitol Street, NW Suite 890 WASHINGTON, DC 20001 United States |
+1 (202) 824-6522 | JDISCIPIO@21CF.COM | Limited Liability Company |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Dennis Wallace Managing Partner Meintel, Sgrignoli & Wallace, LLC |
Dennis Wallace 1282 Smallwood Drive Suite 372 Waldorf, MD 20603 United States |
+1 (202) 251-7589 | Dennis.Wallace@mswdtv.com |
Question | Response |
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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 | WNYW currently plans to modify its facilities at Empire State Building. New Antennas, Transmission LIne, and Transmitters will be required. Extensive Structural Modifications of Empire State Building Mast are required. |
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 | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Licensed Aux Site West Orange NJ | |
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 | DTT10KSU | |
Year | 2005 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 10 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | THU9EVO-8 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 10 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Existing transmitter is obsolete and no longer supported. Manufacturer is out of business. Replacement required. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 150 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 2 inches | |
Length | 200.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | Aux Transmitter Electrical Installation | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Removal of Existing Equipment |
Removal of Existing Equipment |
Remote Control Wiring |
Wire up existing remote control to new transmitter. |
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 | DCX-3H | |
Year | 1999 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Three | |
Power Capacity | 75 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | Paragon | |
Transmitter Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Three | |
Power capacity | 75 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Existing transmitter is obsolete and can not be channel changed per manufacturer. Transmitter replacement required. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 300 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 3 inches | |
Length | 300.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | New transmitter electrical installation - Empire State Building Local 3 | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Cooling Only | |
Size | 25 tons | |
Other Size | N/A | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | Yes |
Size | 1000.0 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 |
Name | Description |
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ESB Building Fees |
Empire State Building Fees for new main transmitter. |
Remote Control Wiring |
Wire up existing remote control to new transmitter |
Removal of Existing Equipment |
Removal of Existing Main Transmitter at Empire State Building |
Transmitter Installation Planning Design |
Hanson transmitter installation planning and develop installation drawings |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | THU9EVO-60 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 75 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Interim transmitter required for ESB while main transmitter is removed and replaced. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 500 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 3 inches | |
Length | 300.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | Interim Transmitter Electrical Installation Empire State Building - Local 3 | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Cooling Only | |
Size | 25 tons | |
Other Size | N/A | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | Yes |
Size | 1000.0 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 | |
Inside RF System | Is an additional interior RF system required to support this interim transmitter? | Yes |
Name | Description |
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Empire State Building Fees Interim Transmitter |
ESB Fees for Interim transmitter operation - space |
Cooling System Modification |
Tie in to existing building chilled water system. |
Removal of existing equipment |
Removal of existing equipment in interim transmitter room space |
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 | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Aux Site West Orange NJ | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | American Tower | |
Site | N/A | |
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 | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Middle | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Other | |
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 | Special Broadband Pylon | |
ERP: | 363.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | Dielectric | |
Model | TUD-C5SP-10/34U-2-B | |
Year | 2011 |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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73333 | WNJU |
74197 | WWOR-TV |
9610 | WCBS-TV |
Section | Question | Response |
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Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | Yes |
Type | New | |
Number of channels supported | 5 | |
Frequencies of channels supported | RF channel | |
Frequency | N/A |
RF Channel Number |
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25 |
26 |
27 |
35 |
36 |
Name | Description |
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American Tower Fees |
American Tower Fees for West Orange Aux Site |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Antenna Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | ESB Aux 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? | 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 | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Other | |
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 | Custom Special Composite | |
ERP: | 228.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ATW2G150-HSS-44 | |
Year | 2011 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
Description of Use | ESB Aux Antenna | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | No | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Bottom | |
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: | 228.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ATW2G150-HSS-27 | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | New Aux Antenna for ESB operations required as existing antenna will not work on new channel. This is a custom composite antenna on mooring mast. Special design and feed system. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | No |
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? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | Single Channel | |
Feed Line Size | 6 1/8 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? | Yes |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
Name | Description |
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Empire State Building Fees Aux Antenna |
Empire State Building Fees - Aux Antenna Modifications |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
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? | Yes | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Bottom | |
Polarization | Circular | |
Type | Other | |
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 | Composite Custom Special | |
ERP: | 990.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ATW25HS3-SPECIAL-44H | |
Year | 2008 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
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? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Top | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
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: | 705.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ATW22H3ESS1-27H SPECIAL | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Replacement Slot Antenna for WNYW at Empire State building. Three antenna stack on top of mooring mast structure. Custom Designed Antenna with special pattern. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | No |
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? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | Single Channel | |
Feed Line Size | 6 1/8 inches inches | |
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? | Yes |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
Name | Description |
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Empire State Building Main Antenna Fees |
Fees to Empire State Building for New Main Antenna |
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 | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Licensed Aux West Orange NJ | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | American Tower | |
Site | N/A | |
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 | Dielectric |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 2 | |
Length | 400 feet per run |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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9610 | WCBS-TV |
73333 | WNJU |
74197 | WWOR-TV |
Name | Description |
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American Tower Fees |
American Tower Fees for Aux Site Changes |
Optimize for New Channels |
RF Sweep and Optimization for new channels |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Licensed Aux Empire State Building | |
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 | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 300 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
Description of Use | Licensed Aux Empire State Building | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 400 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Transmission line to feed new aux antenna. |
Name | Description |
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Transmission Layout and Installation Drawings |
Layout transmission line runs and prepare installation drawings. |
Empire State Building Fees |
Empire State Building Fees for installation of new transmission line |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
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 | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 2 | |
Length | 500 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 2 | |
Length | 500 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | New transmission line for new main antenna . Three antenna stack on top of Empire State Building. Custom transmission line runs. |
Name | Description |
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Empire State Building Fee |
Empire State Building Fees for new transmission line run to main antenna |
Transmission Line Layout Installation Drawings |
Layout transmission line runs and develop installation drawings. |
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 | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Licensed Aux West Orange NJ | |
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? | Unknown | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1060205 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 40° 48' 07.6" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 074° 14' 45.5" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 339.89 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 299.87 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 622.04 feet | |
Structure Type | LTOWER - Lattice Tower | |
Tower Owner | American Tower, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1974 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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74197 | WWOR-TV | DTV |
9610 | WCBS-TV | DTV |
60555 | WFUT-DT | DTV |
73333 | WNJU | DTV |
73881 | WPIX | DTV |
47535 | WNBC | DTV |
Users |
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Multi User Site |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for documented tower |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Minor Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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American Tower Fees |
American Tower Fees for modifications of West Orange Site |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Move Equipment |
Tower Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Licensed Aux Empire State Building | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Located on Building | |
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 | 1007048 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 40° 44' 54.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 073° 59' 09.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1453.39 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1249.98 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 50.85 feet | |
Structure Type | B - Building | |
Tower Owner | EMPIRE STATE BUILDING COMPANY | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1931 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
---|---|---|
60555 | WFUT-DT | DTV |
74197 | WWOR-TV | DTV |
Users |
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Multi User Site |
Too Many 2 list |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Located on Building |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Empire State Building Fees for Aux Antenna Structural |
ESB Fees for Aux Antenna Structural |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Located on Building | |
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? | Unknown | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | No | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1007048 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 40° 44' 54.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 073° 59' 09.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1453.39 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1249.98 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 50.85 feet | |
Structure Type | B - Building | |
Tower Owner | EMPIRE STATE BUILDING COMPANY | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1931 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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73887 | WPLJ | FM |
18795 | WNET | DTV |
23004 | WAXQ | FM |
73333 | WNJU | DTV |
19615 | WQHT | FM |
73356 | WPXN-TV | DTV |
56571 | WLTW | FM |
9611 | WCBS-FM | FM |
51249 | WBAI | FM |
67846 | WFAN-FM | FM |
60555 | WFUT-DT | DTV |
74215 | WXTV-DT | DTV |
25442 | WNEW-FM | FM |
63781 | WEPN-FM | FM |
6373 | WWPR-FM | FM |
1328 | WABC-TV | DTV |
73355 | WNYC-FM | FM |
9610 | WCBS-TV | DTV |
73881 | WPIX | DTV |
59953 | WHTZ | FM |
47535 | WNBC | DTV |
46978 | WQXR-FM | FM |
74197 | WWOR-TV | DTV |
29022 | WXNY-FM | FM |
28203 | WBLS | FM |
6595 | WKTU | FM |
Users |
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Multi-user Site |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for undocumented/poorly documented tower |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Serious Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Located on Building |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Empire State Building Structural Modifications 1 |
Empire State Building Estimated Structural Modifications - WNYW Share PART 3 |
Empire State Building Structural Modifications 2 |
Empire State Building Estimated Structural Modifications - WNYW Share PART 1 |
Empire State Building Structural Modifications 3 |
Empire State Building Estimated Structural Modifications - WNYW Share PART 2 |
Section | Question | Response |
---|---|---|
Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 2500 | |
Explanation | Outside Project Management of Main Empire State Building Project, ESB Aux Project, Interim Facilities. Project Management of West Orange Aux Site Modifications. | |
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 | 3 | |
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 | 3 | |
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 | 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 | Yes |
RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | Yes | |
Number of Days | 30 | |
Justification | Empire State Building Supervision of Local 3 Labor |
Name | Description |
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Reimbursement Reviews with FCC Contractor |
Extensive Reimbursement Form Reviews and Revisions with FCC Contractor |
Prepare and File FCC Progress Reports |
Prepare and File FCC Progress Reports |
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 | Yes | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | 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 | |
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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New York Sales Tax |
Estimate for New York Sales Tax |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $7,412,850.00 | $8,497,647.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $37,890,589.00 | $44,768,746.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Interim Transmitter THU9EVO-60 | $3,640,200.00 | $3,800,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 500 KVA | $48,400.00 | $65,000.00 | Empire State Building Local 3 | N/A | N/A |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 1000.0 | $325,000.00 | $325,000.00 | ESB Transmitter Room Modifications | N/A | N/A |
UHF inside RF system including switching | $147,500.00 | $140,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Empire State Building Fees Interim Transmitter | $300,000.00 | $300,000.00 | Empire State Building | N/A | N/A |
Cooling System Modification | $150,000.00 | $150,000.00 | Empire State Building Pipefitters Local | N/A | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $165,000.00 | Empire State Building Electrical Local 3 | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 68.5 - 75 kW | $1,999,000.00 | $1,900,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $15,600.00 | $65,000.00 | Empire State Building Electrical - Local 3 | N/A | N/A |
25 Ton system | $91,500.00 | $165,000.00 | Mechanicals - Pipefitters Local, HVAC, Fire Protection | N/A | N/A |
Removal of existing equipment | $300,000.00 | $300,000.00 | Remove existing equipment from space. Beam Supplies, Oil, Glycol, Elevator requirements, Loading Dock Requirement. Rigging. | N/A | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Interim Transmitter Electrical Installation Empire State Building - Local 3 | $225,000.00 | $225,000.00 | Empire State Building Local 3 | N/A | N/A |
Primary Transmitter Paragon | $3,108,900.00 | $4,059,847.00 | $0.00 | ||
Three IOT system (75 kW) | $1,415,000.00 | $2,094,847.00 | Comark Quote New IOT Transmitter | N/A | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA | $36,800.00 | $125,000.00 | Empire State Building Electrical - Local 3 | N/A | N/A |
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $15,600.00 | $95,000.00 | Empire State Building Electrical - Local 3 | N/A | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: New transmitter electrical installation - Empire State Building Local 3 | $295,000.00 | $295,000.00 | Empire State Building Electrical - Local 3 | N/A | N/A |
25 Ton system | $91,500.00 | $195,000.00 | Empire State Building - Mechanicals new transmitter. HVAC, Building Chilled Water, Fire Protection. | N/A | N/A |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 1000.0 | $325,000.00 | $325,000.00 | Modification of Empire State Building Transmitter Room. | N/A | N/A |
ESB Building Fees | $450,000.00 | $450,000.00 | Empire State Building Fees for Space Modification | N/A | N/A |
Transmitter Installation Planning Design | $175,000.00 | $175,000.00 | Hanson Engineering Layout and installation drawings | N/A | N/A |
Remote Control Wiring | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Wire up existing remote control to new transmitter. | N/A | N/A |
Removal of Existing Equipment | $300,000.00 | $300,000.00 | Removal of existing equipment, elevator logistics, rigging, riggers, loading dock labor. Glycol, Beam Supplies, Oil Removal, Night work / Overtime. | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmitter THU9EVO-8 | $663,750.00 | $637,800.00 | $0.00 | ||
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $5,200.00 | $5,000.00 | West Orange - Electrical - NJ Local | N/A | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Aux Transmitter Electrical Installation | $90,000.00 | $90,000.00 | West Orange Transmitter Installation Electrical - NJ Local | N/A | N/A |
Removal of Existing Equipment | $45,000.00 | $45,000.00 | Removal of existing equipment to make room for new Aux Transmitter - West Orange NJ | N/A | N/A |
Remote Control Wiring | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | Wire up existing remote control to new transmitter. | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW | $494,500.00 | $470,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA | $25,550.00 | $24,300.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,838,860.00 | $3,228,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $37,890,589.00 | $44,768,746.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Antenna ATW22H3ESS1-27H SPECIAL | $763,790.00 | $1,925,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $45,000.00 | Custom RF Sweep and Antenna optimization of main antenna on top of stack. Local 3 climbers and labor required. | N/A | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized | $289,500.00 | $1,300,000.00 | Custom 3 Antenna Stock special design for Empire State Building Dielectric Estimate from ESB | N/A | N/A |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $12,300.00 | $95,000.00 | Custom Empire State Building Eblow Complex 3 antenna stack. | N/A | N/A |
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $5,260.00 | $35,000.00 | Custom Analysis - three antenna stack at Empire State Building. Mooring Mast and stack analysis of patterns. | N/A | N/A |
Empire State Building Main Antenna Fees | $450,000.00 | $450,000.00 | Empire State Building Fees Main Antenna. | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Antenna TUD-C5SP-10/34U-2-B | $430,630.00 | $433,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
UHF - High Power Top Mount One Station antenna horizontally polarized | $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 | Re-Optimization of system for new channels - Fine Matcher | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $20,000.00 | RF Sweep and Optimization. Local 3 labor. | N/A | N/A |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Combiner output splitting/switching for dual feed lines, if applicable | $126,000.00 | $120,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $13,700.00 | $13,000.00 | Catalog - Optimization for new channels | N/A | N/A |
American Tower Fees | $150,000.00 | $150,000.00 | American Tower Fees for modification of aux site west orange nj | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Antenna ATW2G150-HSS-27 | $644,440.00 | $870,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized | $247,000.00 | $350,000.00 | Custom Aux Antenna for Empire State Building - Composite System. | N/A | N/A |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $12,300.00 | $25,000.00 | Custom Elbow Complex Empire State Building | N/A | N/A |
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $5,260.00 | $25,000.00 | Custom Pattern Analysis Empire State Building Mast. | N/A | N/A |
Empire State Building Fees Aux Antenna | $350,000.00 | $350,000.00 | Empire State Building Fees Aux Antenna. | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $25,000.00 | Custom Antenna System RF Sweep and Optimization. Local 3 Labor | N/A | N/A |
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $23,150.00 | $95,000.00 | Empire State Building Antenna Brackets - Custom / Special. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,177,800.00 | $1,450,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $37,890,589.00 | $44,768,746.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $617,000.00 | $690,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" | $202,000.00 | $275,000.00 | Custom Line Lengths fabricated off site. | N/A | N/A |
Empire State Building Fee | $250,000.00 | $250,000.00 | Empire State Building Fees for transmission line run. | N/A | N/A |
Transmission Line Layout Installation Drawings | $165,000.00 | $165,000.00 | Hanson Layout and Installation Design of new TL run. | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmission Line | $185,000.00 | $185,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
American Tower Fees | $150,000.00 | $150,000.00 | American Tower Fees for Aux site modifications. | N/A | N/A |
Optimize for New Channels | $35,000.00 | $35,000.00 | Optimize on new channels. | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmission Line | $375,800.00 | $575,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Transmission Layout and Installation Drawings | $135,000.00 | $135,000.00 | Hanson Layout Aux Transmission line run and develop installation drawings and plan. | N/A | N/A |
Empire State Building Fees | $160,000.00 | $160,000.00 | Empire State Building Fees - Aux transmission line. | N/A | N/A |
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" | $80,800.00 | $280,000.00 | Custom Transmission line lengths fabricated for run. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $24,750,414.00 | $28,867,314.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $37,890,589.00 | $44,768,746.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Tower B | $23,609,614.00 | $26,660,314.00 | $0.00 | ||
Empire State Building Structural Modifications 1 | $9,000,000.00 | $9,000,000.00 | Empire State Building Structural Modifications required for antennas and Rev. G. Total WNYW allocated cost is $ 21,110,314. Form will not allow total on one line. So cost is broken down on three lines. | N/A | N/A |
Empire State Building Structural Modifications 2 | $9,000,000.00 | $9,000,000.00 | Empire State Building Structural Modifications required for antennas and Rev. G. Total WNYW allocated cost is $ 21,110,314. Form will not allow total on one line. So cost is broken down on three lines. | N/A | N/A |
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | $26,300.00 | $300,000.00 | ESB Inspections | N/A | N/A |
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications | $1,052,000.00 | $3,500,000.00 | ESB Antenna Installation Cost Estimate | N/A | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $750,000.00 | ESB Rigging Costs | N/A | N/A |
Empire State Building Structural Modifications 3 | $4,110,314.00 | $4,110,314.00 | Empire State Building Structural Modifications required for antennas and Rev. G. Total WNYW allocated cost is $ 21,110,314. Form will not allow total on one line. So cost is broken down on three lines. | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Tower B | $711,000.00 | $1,790,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Empire State Building Fees for Aux Antenna Structural | $290,000.00 | $290,000.00 | ESB Fees Aux Antenna | N/A | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $1,500,000.00 | ESB Aux Antenna Installation | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Tower LTOWER | $429,800.00 | $417,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $12,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $150,000.00 | West Orange NJ | N/A | N/A |
Short Tower (less than 500') | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
American Tower Fees | $175,000.00 | $175,000.00 | American tower fees | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $666,975.00 | $682,700.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $37,890,589.00 | $44,768,746.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $666,975.00 | $682,700.00 | $0.00 | ||
Project management of the transition | $395,000.00 | $375,000.00 | Outside Project Management of Main/Aux projects at ESB and Aux facility changes at West Orange. | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application | $4,210.00 | $8,000.00 | Two Aux Applications - Catalog | N/A | N/A |
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application | $2,105.00 | $4,000.00 | Two Aux Facilities - Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $5,000.00 | New York market Coordination - Phase 4 for testing and transition dates. | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $3,000.00 | Two Aux Facilities - Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $6,150.00 | $4,500.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $25,000.00 | Negotiate Lease Modifications ESB / ATC | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $11,040.00 | $10,500.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $20,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Additional Field Engineering Service, 30 Days | $54,000.00 | $54,000.00 | On Site Supervision of installation work by local 3 labor. | N/A | N/A |
Reimbursement Reviews with FCC Contractor | $34,450.00 | $34,450.00 | Reimbursement Reviews w/ E&Y and Cavell. | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $21,000.00 | Development of Custom Antenna Patterns for WNYW DA and meet ESB Structural Criteria. Three antenna stack. | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Prepare and File FCC Progress Reports | $24,000.00 | $24,000.00 | Prepare and file FCC Progress reports - New York Issues | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $2,043,690.00 | $2,043,085.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $37,890,589.00 | $44,768,746.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $2,043,690.00 | $2,043,085.00 | $0.00 | ||
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $190.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Non-zoning permits | $165,000.00 | $165,000.00 | Building Permits for Mechanical, HVAC, Fire Protection, Electrical. | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,070.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $325.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Local Zoning | $75,000.00 | $75,000.00 | New York City Department of Buildings Issues | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $180,000.00 | $180,000.00 | Remove and dispose of transformer oil, glycol, and various transmitter components from ESB Loading Dock. | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $275,000.00 | $275,000.00 | Staging equipment delivery to ESB Loading Dock. Night / Weekend hours. Teamsters. | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $150,000.00 | $150,000.00 | Equipment staging and storage off site until ready for on site delivery. | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $11,000.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
New York Sales Tax | $1,173,000.00 | $1,173,000.00 | Estimate Sales Tax on equipment. | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
---|---|---|---|
Total for all systems | $37,890,589.00 | $44,768,746.00 | $0.00 |
Question | Response |
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The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | No |
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 |
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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. | Joseph M. Di Scipio SVP, Legal and FCC Compliance 07/10/2017 |