Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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BYRNE ACQUISITION GROUP, LLC |
2927 Devine St. SUITE 100 Columbia, SC 29205 United States |
+1 (803) 851-7388 | jbyrne@whhitv.com | Limited Liability Company |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Roy Henn WIFS Chief Engineer Byrne Acquisition Group, LLC |
Roy Henn 2814 Syene Road Madison, WI 53713 United States |
+1 (608) 270-5940 | roy@wi57.tv |
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 | 1) Prepare tower transmitter building site. 2) Install new transmitter and related equipment; connect transmitter to combiner. 3) Flash cutover to new channel. 4) Remove old equipment. |
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 | Backup transmitter | |
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 | NV7081E | |
Year | 2003 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 1.2 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TMU9 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 1.2 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Current backup transmitter cannot be re-channelized |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | Yes |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 150 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 3 inches | |
Length | 100.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
Description | N/A | |
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 |
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 | Quantum QX | |
Year | 2004 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Single | |
Power Capacity | 29 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ULXTE-30 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 19.2 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | See Attachment 1 to this Form 399. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | Yes |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 150 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 2 inches | |
Length | 200.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
Description | N/A | |
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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Dummy Load |
Dummy load for transmitter testing |
Switch |
Motorized switch for primary/backup transmitter |
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 | 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? | 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 | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 2 | |
Number of Panels | 10 | |
Design power capacity in use | 100.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 860.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 200.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | Dielectric | |
Model | TUA-04-10/40H-1-S-R | |
Year | 2004 |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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6870 | WMTV |
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 | 2 | |
Frequencies of channels supported | Upper and lower frequency | |
Frequency | 500.0 MHz - 518.0 MHz |
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 | 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? | 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 | 1250 feet per run |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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6870 | WMTV |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 120 | |
Explanation | Station's Chief Engineer constitutes the only engineering staff at the company, and does not have sufficient accreditation to professional verify project design. | |
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 | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
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 | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
NEPA Section 106 environmental review | No | |
Environmental Assessment | No | |
ASR Modification | No | |
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | No | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers | Yes | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
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 | No |
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 | No | |
Other Miscellaneous Expenses | Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? | Yes |
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | Yes |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,027,700.00 | $905,200.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,208,765.00 | $1,074,130.00 | N/A | $13,107.50 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-30 | $818,350.00 | $780,300.00 | $0.00 | ||
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW | $684,000.00 | $650,000.00 | 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 |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $36,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA | $25,550.00 | $24,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $5,200.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Switch | $33,000.00 | $33,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Dummy Load | $18,000.00 | $18,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmitter TMU9 | $209,350.00 | $124,900.00 | $0.00 | ||
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $0.00 | Included in cost estimate related to primary transmitter. | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | $126,000.00 | $120,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,400.00 | $0.00 | Included in cost estimate related to primary transmitter. | N/A | N/A |
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $5,200.00 | $4,900.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA | $25,550.00 | $0.00 | Included in cost estimate related to primary transmitter. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $90,930.00 | $81,585.00 | N/A | $1,500.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,208,765.00 | $1,074,130.00 | N/A | $13,107.50 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TUA-04-10/40H-1-S-R | $90,930.00 | $81,585.00 | $1,500.00 | ||
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $1,585.00 | N/A | $1,500.00 | N/A |
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, broadband panel, 10 bay,, 200 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | Information not provided. |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, broadband panel, 10 bay,, 200 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,208,765.00 | $1,074,130.00 | N/A | $13,107.50 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $43,940.00 | $41,750.00 | N/A | $11,607.50 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,208,765.00 | $1,074,130.00 | N/A | $13,107.50 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $43,940.00 | $41,750.00 | $11,607.50 | ||
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $2,608.50 | 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 |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $2,250.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $1,250.00 | 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 | $5,499.00 | As a small independent station with no qualified professional in-house legal or engineering staff, WIFS (fka WBUW) required more than Widelity estimated to correctly complete the legal and technical engineering aspects of the repack. |
Project management of the transition | $18,960.00 | $18,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | Information not provided. |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | |
Project management of the transition | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $46,195.00 | $45,595.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,208,765.00 | $1,074,130.00 | N/A | $13,107.50 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $46,195.00 | $45,595.00 | $0.00 | ||
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $16,700.00 | $16,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Non-zoning permits | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | 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 |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | 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 |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $1,208,765.00 | $1,074,130.00 | $13,107.50 |
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. | Roy Henn Chief Engineer 04/12/2018 |