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THE VIDEOHOUSE, INC. Doing Business As: THE VIDEOHOUSE, INC. |
RONALD J. BRUNO 975 GREENTREE ROAD PITTSBURGH, PA 15220 United States |
+1 (412) 921-7577 | ron@thevideohouse.com | Corporation |
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[Confidential] |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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| 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 | WOSC-CD will purchase a new antenna, transmission line and transmitter. |
| Question | Response |
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| Sharee Station Facility ID | 272 |
| Call Sign | WPTG-CD |
| Type | |
| Licensee Name | FIFTH STREET ENTERPRISES, LLC |
| Status | LICENSED |
| DTS | No |
| Community of License | PITTSBURGH, PA |
| Pre-auction RF Channel | 49 |
| Post-auction RF Channel | |
| Neilsen DMA | Pittsburgh |
| Network Affiliation |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Use | Primary (Main) | |
| 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 | NV8306 | |
| Year | 2009 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power Capacity | 2.2 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | THU9evo-6 | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 9.8 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | The existing transmitter doesn't have sufficient output power to build WOSC-CD's displacement channel CP. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 inches | |
| Length | 300.0 feet | |
| Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
| Description | 480 v to 400 v transformer | |
| 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? | 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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| Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
| 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? | 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 | Class A |
| 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 | Broadband | |
| ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | 771 304 | |
| Year | 2000 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
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| 272 | WPTG-cd |
| 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? | Yes | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| 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 Types | Class | Class A |
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Elliptical | |
| Type | Broadband Slot | |
| Number of Stations Supported | 2 | |
| Number of Panels/Bays | 16 | |
| Lower Limit | 540.00 MHz | |
| Upper Limit | 570.00 MHz | |
| Design power capacity in use | 80.0 % | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 30.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | TFU-16DSB-B-BB-R | |
| Year | 2019 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | The Existing antenna doesn't have enough power handling capability to build WOSC-CD's displacement CP |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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? | Broadband | |
| Feed Line Size | 3 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 |
| RF Channel Number |
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| 26 |
| 30 |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Use | Primary (Main) | |
| 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 | |
| Type | Flexible Air | |
| Diameter | 3 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | N/A | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 510 feet per run |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
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| 272 | WPTG-CD |
| 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 | Flexible Air | |
| Diameter | 3 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | N/A | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 550 feet per run | |
| Justification for New Transmission Line | The existing line isn't long enough |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
| Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Leased | |
| Is this tower consider Complex? | Candelabra | |
| 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? | Yes | |
| Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
| ASR Number | 1022324 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 40° 26' 46.2" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 079° 57' 50.2" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 594.15 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 516.07 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 1164.68 feet | |
| Structure Type | LTOWER - Lattice Tower | |
| Tower Owner | WQED MULTIMEDIA | |
| Date Constructed | 07/01/2019 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 54002 | WQED-FM | FM |
| 41315 | WQED | DTV |
| 68395 | WBYD-CD | DTV |
| 272 | WPTG-CD | DTV |
| 65681 | WTAE-TV | DTV |
| 41314 | WINP-TV | DTV |
| Users |
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| wqgn429 |
| WWIC-LD 68411 |
| WQBT460 |
| WPPQ574 |
| WPDN-LD 68062 |
| W271CW 158245 |
| W244CU 139106 |
| KA2208 |
| WQMA386 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for tower with candelabra |
| Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Minor Reinforcements needed |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Candelabra |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
| Number of Hours | 2000 | |
| Explanation | Station does not have sufficient resource capacity and expertise in house to handle all the Project Management related tasks necessary to facilitate on-time completion of the station's build by the Construction Deadline. | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Environmental Assessment | No | |
| ASR Modification | Yes | |
| FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | Yes | |
| 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 | 8 | |
| Justification | RF Project Management of tower and transmitter installs. |
| 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 | 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 |
| Name | Description |
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Vehicle Rentals |
Required for Equipment Delivery |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $694,650.00 | $600,150.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,073,825.00 | $1,979,325.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter THU9evo-6 | $694,650.00 | $600,150.00 | $0.00 | ||
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW | $494,500.00 | $400,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA | $25,550.00 | $25,550.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 25 Ton system | $91,500.00 | $91,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 6" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | $36,000.00 | $36,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Other Electrical Service: 480 v to 400 v transformer | $47,100.00 | $47,100.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $200,270.00 | $200,270.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,073,825.00 | $1,979,325.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna TFU-16DSB-B-BB-R | $200,270.00 | $200,270.00 | $0.00 | ||
| New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $84,200.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $9,340.00 | $9,340.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,730.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UHF - Lower Power, Side Mount, Class A, basic slot antenna, 16 bay,, 30 kW input, elliptically or circularly polarized | $100,000.00 | $100,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $32,450.00 | $32,450.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,073,825.00 | $1,979,325.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $32,450.00 | $32,450.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3" | $32,450.00 | $32,450.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $599,000.00 | $599,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,073,825.00 | $1,979,325.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Tower LTOWER | $599,000.00 | $599,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $421,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $158,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Structural engineering tower load study for a documented tower with candelabra | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $476,960.00 | $476,960.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,073,825.00 | $1,979,325.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $476,960.00 | $476,960.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Project management of the transition | $316,000.00 | $316,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,630.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,630.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,360.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,155.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,580.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,260.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,365.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $4,210.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed | $6,310.00 | $6,310.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | $2,105.00 | $2,105.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase | $2,105.00 | $2,105.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $84,200.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Additional Field Engineering Service, 8 Days | $16,000.00 | $16,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $21,050.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $70,495.00 | $70,495.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,073,825.00 | $1,979,325.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $70,495.00 | $70,495.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Vehicle Rentals | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Storage | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Non-zoning permits | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Local Zoning | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,550.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,110.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $2,073,825.00 | $1,979,325.00 | $0.00 |
| Question | Response |
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| The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | |
| Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | No |
| All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Dawn Azua Production Manager 11/08/2019 |
