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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:
23960
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WSB-TV
Channel:
32 (UHF)
File Number:
0000027561
FRN:
0022439848
Date Submitted:
03/21/2018

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

GEORGIA TELEVISION, LLC

Doing Business As: GEORGIA TELEVISION, LLC

General Manager

1601 WEST PEACHTREE STREET, N.E.

ATLANTA, GA 30309

United States

+1 (404) 897-7000 tim.mcvay@wsbtv.com Limited Liability Company

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

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Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

Gary Alexander

Director of Engineering

Georgia Television Company, LLC

Gary Alexander

1601 West Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

United States

+1 (404) 897-2210 gary.alexander@wsbtv.com

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 Move to American Tower interim site at 1800 Briarcliff road Go on the air on our new frequency. Prepare our Willoughby Way tower and install new transmission equipment on primary Willoughby Way site and tower.

Transmitters

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

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use used for maintenance outages
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model diamond
Year 2006
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 14 kW

Auxiliary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Manufacturer
Model ULXTE-20AT
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 16.1 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Our current auxiliary transmitter cannot be re-tuned to the new frequency. We are proposing a new transmitter.

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) Yes
Transformer (480V) Yes
Power 150 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 3 inches
Length 50.0 feet
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Panel and breakers for new 208vac service
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

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Remove old transmitter

Remove air cooled transmitter, mask filter, and dummy load

Primary Transmitter

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Add 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 CD-2
Year 1998
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 50 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? Yes
Manufacturer
Model ULXTE-90
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 53 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Current Tube transmitter cannot be re-tuned. Although tube transmitters are available, they are far more expensive to purchase and install. The attached quote from Comark doesn't include spare parts kits

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) Yes
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) Yes
Transformer (480V) Yes
Power 300 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 3 inches
Length 50.0 feet
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description 208VAC breakers and panel
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? Yes
Size 250.0 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

Transmitter removal

Removal of transmitter, mask filter, reject load, dummy load, cooling pipes, pump modules, flow meters, regulators, and dry coolers

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 ULXT-60
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 60 kW
Justification for New Transmitter New transmitter is needed while our facility is being rebuilt.

Interim Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) Yes
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) Yes
Transformer (480V) Yes
Power 300 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 3 inches
Length 75.0 feet
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Electrical for pump modules, HVAC, Loads, Generator, lighting, and UPS
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Cooling Only
Size 30 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 250.0 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

Interim Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Building improvements for Interim facility

Ice Bridge, concrete pad, utility outlets

IP hardware and firewall

Dedicated Hardware firewall for IP portion of redundant back-haul

Lease for interim facility

Mandatory 5 year lease for interim facility

Inner city relay

To get the signal from the studio to the new interim transmitter site a new inner city relay will be needed

Project management

150 / hour 160 hours

Legal form 2100

CP application 2100 2100 license to cover app 2250 Prepare STA 3500 Filing fee 2100 $325 Filing fee STA 190

Antennas

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

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 Standby 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: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-30DSC-R O4
Year 1998

Auxiliary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Standby 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? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
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: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ATW24HS3-HSO-32H
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna Our current single channel slotted antenna is not tunable. It is only good for channel 39.

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? 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

Auxiliary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
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? No
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 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: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-30GTH-R O4D39
Year 1996

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
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? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Top 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: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ATW24HS3-HTO-32H
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna Our current single channel slotted antenna is not tunable. It is only good for channel 39.

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? 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? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Interim Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Lease New
Ownership Leased
Owner American Tower
Is antenna shared? Yes
Is antenna directional? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Top
Polarization Elliptical
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 4
Number of Panels/Bays 14
Lower Limit 430.00 MHz
Upper Limit 600.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 69.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna Minimizing OTA disruption for the nine existing and one new TV customer operating on the Briarcliff 2 site, ensuring that we meet the Phase 5 cut-over completion date, and minimizing the overall project costs.

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? Yes
Type New
Number of channels supported 4
Frequencies of channels supported RF channel
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? No
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? B
Feed Line Size 8 3/16 inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an 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

Enter a list of RF channel numbers.

RF Channel Number
36
19
18
32

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Combiner Installation

Removal and installation of new combiner module

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? Yes

Interim Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Type Rigid
Diameter 8 3/16 inches
Segment Length 20'
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 2
Length 1275 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line 2550 Refurbished line with connectors replaced. This will serve as input to new broad band antenna being installed for repacked broadcasters

Interim Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Refurbish existing line

Refurbish (new connectors existing line)

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 Modify Existing
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? 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 1031790
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 33° 45' 51.7" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 084° 21' 41.7" W-
Overall Structure Height 1074.79 feet
Support Structure Height 898.94 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 973.09 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Georgia Television, LLC
Date Constructed 03/31/1957

FM, AM or TV radio broadcasters. Facility ID's, Call Signs and Services of other broadcast stations with whom the tower is shared

Facility ID Call Sign Service
73978 WSB-FM FM

Other Types of Users

Users
ATT cellular

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
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: Major Reinforcements needed

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

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Structural mods

Horizontal girts, diagonals and over 200 bolts and holes. Reinforce guy stations, replace Mast.

Reinforce guy anchors

The soil around the guy anchors is not sufficiently dense to support a "G" rated tower.

Antenna replacement and Mast replacement

Rig tower remove antennas and replace with new antennas. Replace undocumented mast

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 Supervisor for 5 weeks to oversee the interim transmission site and main site projects.
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 Yes
Environmental Assessment Yes
ASR Modification No
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations Yes
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study Yes
RF exposure measurements Yes
Additional Field Engineering Service Yes
Number of Days 5
Justification Interference studies for adjacent channel market (Macon)

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Consultant services

Consultant services to recommend and determine antenna, transmitter, antenna, interference and coverage areas

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 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

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Interim tower load study

Interim cost provided by American Tower and represent a fraction shared by 4 tenants. Structural analysis to access the structural capacity and modifications needed to accommodate the repacked equipment.

Interim tower mapping

Interim cost provided by American Tower and represent a fraction shared by 4 tenants. Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study

Interim tower reinforcement

Interim cost provided by American Tower and represent a fraction shared by 4 tenants for tower reinforcement

Interim transmission line sweep

Interim cost provided by American Tower and represent a fraction shared by 4 tenants. RF system testing for two (2) transmission lines.

Interim transistion timing cooridnation

Interim cost provided by American Tower and represent a fraction shared by 4 tenants. Coordination and transition planning with all parties onsite and management of the timelines and schedules occurring during the repack.

Interim engineering study for channel assignment

Interim cost provided by American Tower and represent a fraction shared by 4 tenants. Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Interim ground and building permits

Interim cost provided by American Tower and represent a fraction shared by 4 tenants. The generation of a permitting drawing package for one (1) broadcasters/customers.

Interim Tower permit drawing package

The generation of a permitting drawing package for one (1) broadcasters/customers.

Interim site RF system test

Testing of the combiner to ensure all frequencies are tuned for optimal patterns.

Interim site coordination meeting

Interim cost provided by American Tower and represent a fraction shared by 4 tenants. Site coordination meetings with all broadcasters, contractors and vendors involved with the site project.

Interim Project management

Interim cost provided by American Tower and represent a fraction shared by 4 tenants. Project management fee for pre-construction services

Interim RF exposure measurements

Interim cost provided by American Tower and represent a fraction shared by 4 tenants Post-construction measurements have customarily been required or conducted.

Interim construction manager

Interim cost provided by American Tower and represent a fraction shared by 4 tenants. (80) hours on Modification project management and RF installation project management for a total of twenty (30) days.

Interim delivery and handling fees

Interim cost provided by American Tower and represent a fraction shared by 4 tenants. This could cover forklifts, labor and costs incurred for the unloading of line, antenna delivery and/or other building material.

Interim site security and theft prevention

Interim cost provided by American Tower and represent a fraction shared by 4 tenants. Site security for installatiion and storage of Transmission line and materials for 9 days X 12 hours. This is due to the material value

Interim system waste management

Interim cost provided by American Tower and represent a fraction shared by 4 tenants. Dumpster fees for construction waste

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 $5,728,109.10 $4,465,933.75 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $10,192,061.10 $6,636,425.75 N/A $23,700.00 N/A
Interim Transmitter ULXT-60 $3,041,899.10 $2,169,609.99 $0.00
Legal form 2100 $7,250.00 $7,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
Project management $24,000.00 $24,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Inner city relay $133,270.70 $133,270.70 Microwave STL and TSL, including radios and installation costs. The redundant IP connection requires a firewall and 48 port CISCO switch. WSB will pay for the IP link as it would be needed regardless N/A N/A
Lease for interim facility $570,000.00 $570,000.00 9500 per month to American Tower Corp. for interim facility at Briarcliff. Minimum 5 year lease N/A N/A
IP hardware and firewall $2,878.40 $2,878.40 48 port Cisco IP switch to provide IP communication to the interim equipment N/A N/A
Building improvements for Interim facility $85,000.00 $85,000.00 Paint, drywall work, ice bridge, concrete pad for transformers, generators, and dry coolers N/A N/A
UHF inside RF system including switching $147,500.00 $140,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 250.0 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Drywall, ceiling, lighting N/A N/A
Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:30 (Other) $87,000.00 $87,000.00 widelity estimate for 25 tons of ac at interim site N/A N/A
Other Electrical Service: Electrical for pump modules, HVAC, Loads, Generator, lighting, and UPS $93,700.00 $93,700.00 N/A N/A N/A
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $3,900.00 $3,675.00 N/A N/A N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA $36,800.00 $0.00 included in transmitter estimate N/A N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $36,300.00 N/A N/A N/A
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt $14,400.00 $13,700.00 Trenching, conduit and hook up to main transformer N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW $1,788,000.00 $962,835.89 N/A N/A N/A
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-90 $1,908,000.00 $1,639,481.76 $0.00
Transmitter removal $5,000.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 250.0 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Other Electrical Service: 208VAC breakers and panel $8,000.00 $8,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $2,600.00 $2,450.00 N/A N/A N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA $36,800.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $36,300.00 N/A N/A N/A
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt $14,400.00 $13,700.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW $1,788,000.00 $1,559,031.76 Quote from Gates Air N/A N/A
Auxiliary Transmitter ULXTE-20AT $778,210.00 $656,842.00 $0.00
Remove old transmitter $2,500.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Other Electrical Service: Panel and breakers for new 208vac service $25,360.00 $25,360.00 N/A N/A N/A
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $2,600.00 $2,450.00 N/A N/A N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA $25,550.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW $684,000.00 $590,232.00 N/A N/A N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $36,300.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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 $1,729,250.00 $639,490.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $10,192,061.10 $6,636,425.75 N/A $23,700.00 N/A
Interim Antenna TUM-AP-O4-14/56H-2-T $1,209,780.00 $164,290.00 $0.00
Combiner Installation $9,900.00 $9,900.00 N/A N/A N/A
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) $18,950.00 $18,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) $84,200.00 $66,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized $1,090,000.00 $65,390.00 N/A N/A N/A
Primary Antenna ATW24HS3-HTO-32H $266,030.00 $224,100.00 $0.00
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized $247,000.00 $206,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $11,700.00 N/A N/A N/A
Auxiliary Antenna ATW24HS3-HSO-32H $253,440.00 $251,100.00 $0.00
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $22,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $11,700.00 N/A N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 1000 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized $206,000.00 $206,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

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Transmission Line

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 $950,850.00 $66,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $10,192,061.10 $6,636,425.75 N/A $23,700.00 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $950,850.00 $66,000.00 $0.00
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" $884,850.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Refurbish existing line $66,000.00 $66,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

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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 $1,377,800.00 $1,139,800.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $10,192,061.10 $6,636,425.75 N/A $23,700.00 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $1,377,800.00 $1,139,800.00 $0.00
Structural mods $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Major tower reinforcement/modifications $421,000.00 $394,800.00 Tower Mods to bring tower to "G". In addition to the required "Mast" replacement N/A N/A
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Reinforce guy anchors $120,000.00 $120,000.00 See Turris quote attached N/A N/A
Antenna replacement and Mast replacement $600,000.00 $600,000.00 Mast is a modified antenna from the 1970's. A collar was "field welded" and the quality of the material and workmanship is unknown. The mast needs replacement. See Turris quote attached N/A N/A

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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 $230,895.00 $150,650.00 N/A $23,700.00 N/A
Total for all systems $10,192,061.10 $6,636,425.75 N/A $23,700.00 N/A
Outside Professional Services $230,895.00 $150,650.00 $23,700.00
Consultant services $24,400.00 $24,400.00 N/A $23,700.00 N/A
Additional Field Engineering Service, 5 Days $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet $10,520.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed $6,310.00 $6,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $4,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application $4,210.00 $4,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 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 N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 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 N/A N/A
Project management of the transition $31,600.00 $30,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Consultant services

Component Description:
Consulting services to WSB for the period December 1 2016 through December 31 2017
Amount:
$23,700.00
Additional Field Engineering Service, 5 Days Information not provided.
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed Information not provided.
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet Information not provided.
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations Information not provided.
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
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 Information not provided.
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Project management of the transition Information not provided.

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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 $175,157.00 $174,552.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $10,192,061.10 $6,636,425.75 N/A $23,700.00 N/A
Other Expenses $175,157.00 $174,552.00 $0.00
Interim system waste management $2,667.00 $2,667.00 ATC estimate N/A N/A
Interim site security and theft prevention $1,800.00 $1,800.00 ATC estimate N/A N/A
Interim delivery and handling fees $8,333.00 $8,333.00 ATC estimate N/A N/A
Interim construction manager $10,000.00 $10,000.00 ATC estimate N/A N/A
Interim RF exposure measurements $5,000.00 $5,000.00 ATC estimate N/A N/A
Interim Project management $9,480.00 $9,480.00 ATC estimate for line, combiner, and antenna management N/A N/A
Interim site coordination meeting $2,500.00 $2,500.00 ATC estimate N/A N/A
Interim site RF system test $5,000.00 $5,000.00 ATC estimate N/A N/A
Interim Tower permit drawing package $4,700.00 $4,700.00 ATC estimate N/A N/A
Interim ground and building permits $4,700.00 $4,700.00 ATC estimate N/A N/A
Interim engineering study for channel assignment $5,000.00 $5,000.00 ATC estimate N/A N/A
Interim transistion timing cooridnation $2,500.00 $2,500.00 ATC estimate N/A N/A
Interim transmission line sweep $5,000.00 $5,000.00 ATC estimate N/A N/A
Interim tower reinforcement $35,000.00 $35,000.00 ATC estimate N/A N/A
Interim tower mapping $8,267.00 $8,267.00 ATC estimate N/A N/A
Interim tower load study $6,517.00 $6,517.00 ATC estimate N/A N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $2,001.00 $2,001.00 N/A N/A N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $7,500.00 $7,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $12,000.00 $12,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Construction and electronic disposal and recycle N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $1,501.00 $1,501.00 N/A N/A N/A
Local Zoning $1,501.00 $1,501.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $325.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $11,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $1,070.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 N/A N/A N/A

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $10,192,061.10 $6,636,425.75 $23,700.00

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
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

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.

Gary Robert Alexander

Director of Engineering WSB - TV


03/21/2018

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.

Gary Robert Alexander

Director of Engineering WSB TV


03/21/2018

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