| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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FORT MYERS BROADCASTING COMPANY Doing Business As: FORT MYERS BROADCASTING COMPANY |
James L Davis Jr 2824 PALM BEACH BLVD. FORT MYERS, FL 33916 United States |
+1 (239) 479-5504 | Jim.Davis@fmbcmail.org | Corporation |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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| Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Robert Gehman Consulting Engineer Kessler and Gehman Associates, Inc. |
Robert Gehman 507 NW 60 St, Suite D Gainesville, FL 32607 United States |
+1 (352) 332-3157 | bob@kesslerandgehman.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | Yes |
| Briefly describe transition plan | FM antenna is top of stack mounted on repack station bottom of stack antenna, which will not accommodate the post-transition channel. Tower is in need of significant modifications, which may lead to a lower cost replacement and temporary FM relocation. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
| Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
| Model | HT-30 | |
| Year | 1997 | |
| Type | Other Type | |
| Other Transmitter Type | Tube | |
| Power Capacity | 30 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | FLX30K | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Model Type | Analog | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 33 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | Interim operation, which must be at adjacent site so the existing tower can be modified or replaced caused by the repack | |
| Does the transmitter require the purchase of a new HD Importer? | No | |
| Does the transmitter require the purchase of a new HD Exporter? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Other Transmitter Costs | Does the transmitter installation require an Additional Exciter? | Yes |
| Does the transmitter installation require any additional transmitter installation costs? | Yes | |
| Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? | No | |
| Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
| Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
| Transformer (480V) | No | |
| Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
| Size | 2 inches | |
| Length | 100.0 feet | |
| Other Electrical Service | No | |
| HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
| Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
| Other Transmitter-Related Expenses | Does the replacement transmitter require a Remote Control? | No |
| Does the replacement transmitter require an RDS Encoder? | Yes | |
| Does the replacement transmitter require Audio Processing? | Yes | |
| Audio Processing | Analog Basic |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | 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 | ||
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Circular | |
| Type | Cross Dipole | |
| ERP: | 100.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | DCRC10CHV | |
| Year | 2006 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Is antenna shared? | No | |
| Is antenna directional? | No | |
| Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
| New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | ||
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Circular | |
| Type | Cross Dipole | |
| ERP: | 100.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | SHPX-12AC6-HW | |
| Year | 2019 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | Interim operation, which must be at adjacent site so the existing tower can be modified or replaced caused by the repack |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
| Broadband or Single Channel? | Single Channel | |
| Feed Line Size | 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 |
| FM Band Pass Filters | Do you require an FM band pass filter? | Yes |
| Notch Filter | Do you require a Notch filter? | No |
| De-Icers | Do you require De-Icers? | No |
| Radomes | Do you require Radomes? | No |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Antenna Installation |
Antenna Installation |
Full Scale Test Range Pattern Measurement |
Full Scale Test Range Pattern Measurement |
Custom Pole |
Custom Pole |
Lightning Dissipation Spur |
Lightning Dissipation Spur |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | No | |
| Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
| Type | Rigid | |
| Diameter | 3 1/8 inches | |
| Segment Length | 20 inches | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 1350 feet per run |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Type | Flexible Air | |
| Diameter | 3 inches | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 1350 feet per run | |
| Justification for New Transmission Line | Interim operation, which must be at adjacent site so the existing tower can be modified or replaced caused by the repack | |
| Interior RF Systems | Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require an additional or replacement Inside RF system including switching, patch panels, and dehydrators? | Yes |
| Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require additional or replacement Inside RF system elbows, fitting, hangers, etc.? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
| Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Ownership | Leased | |
| Is this tower consider Complex? | No | |
| Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
| One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
| Others Types of Users | No | |
| 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 | 1213076 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 26° 47' 08.7" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 081° 47' 45.9" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 1515.07 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 1455.03 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 28.87 feet | |
| Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
| Tower Owner | American Towers LLC | |
| Date Constructed | 02/15/2002 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 41376 | WLZE-LD | LPD |
| 61504 | WXCW | DTV |
| 71580 | WRXY-TV | DTV |
| 70649 | WFTX-TV | DTV |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study need for guyed or free-standing tower |
| Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Major Reinforcements needed |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
| Number of Hours | 40 | |
| Explanation | Station requires outside assistance to handle the extra work caused by the repack-related activities | |
| Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes |
| For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | Yes | |
| Quantity | 1 | |
| Prepare Form 601 | No | |
| Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services | Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes |
| For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | Yes | |
| Quantity | 2 | |
| Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | Yes | |
| Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
| Form 399 assistance or other program management costs | Yes | |
| RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | Yes |
| RF exposure measurements | No | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service | Yes | |
| Number of Days | 7 | |
| Justification | Station requires on-site assistance to handle the extra work caused by the repack-related activities |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Other Engineering Services |
Engineering services not specifically listed in the 399 Form |
Other Legal Services |
Legal services not specifically listed in the 399 Form |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
| Is Remediation needed? | No | |
| Permit and Filing Costs | FCC Construction Permit Major Change | No |
| FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | No | |
| FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
| 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? | No | |
| Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR) | Frequency Coordination for Unidirection System | No |
| Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System | No | |
| New Point to Point Microwave System | Yes | |
| Type | 950 MHz Licensed Part 74 Systems | |
| 1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems | No |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $316,550.00 | $316,550.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $1,073,922.00 | $1,139,601.50 | N/A | $171,620.75 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter FLX30K | $316,550.00 | $316,550.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Other Transmitter-Related Expenses RDS Encoder | $1,750.00 | $1,750.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 33 kW Analog | $188,000.00 | $188,000.00 | Interpolated between upper level of 30 and 40 kW air-cooled analog transmitters to estimate cost of 33 kW liquid cooled transmitter | N/A | N/A |
| Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $38,200.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $2,600.00 | $2,600.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Additional exciter | $12,000.00 | $12,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Transmitter Installation | $70,500.00 | $70,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Audio Processing - Analog basic | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $335,149.50 | $379,329.00 | N/A | $171,620.75 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $1,073,922.00 | $1,139,601.50 | N/A | $171,620.75 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna SHPX-12AC6-HW | $335,149.50 | $379,329.00 | $171,620.75 | ||
| Lightning Dissipation Spur | $600.00 | $600.00 | See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "ERI WINK-FM-1000 v191217jgv1.pdf" | $300.00 | N/A |
| Antenna Installation | $212,994.00 | $212,994.00 | See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "ERI WINK-FM-1000 v191217jgv1.pdf" | $106,497.00 | N/A |
| Custom Pole | $65,840.00 | $65,840.00 | See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "ERI WINK-FM-1000 v191217jgv1.pdf" | $32,920.00 | N/A |
| Full Scale Test Range Pattern Measurement | $10,028.00 | $10,028.00 | See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "ERI WINK-FM-1000 v191217jgv1.pdf" | $5,014.00 | N/A |
| Pattern scatter analysis for side mount (if not included in antenna base cost) | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Side Mount antenna brackets | $7,000.00 | $7,000.00 | Translators catalog reference | N/A | N/A |
| Elbow complex, 3 1/8 | $7,600.00 | $7,600.00 | Translators catalog reference | N/A | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $5,730.00 | $5,730.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FM Band pass filter (depends on power input and number of sections) | $15,757.50 | $15,757.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| High Power 51 - 100 kW Circularly-polarized | $9,600.00 | $53,779.50 | See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "ERI WINK-FM-1000 v191217jgv1.pdf" | $26,889.75 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Lightning Dissipation Spur | |
| Antenna Installation | |
| Custom Pole | |
| Full Scale Test Range Pattern Measurement | |
| Pattern scatter analysis for side mount (if not included in antenna base cost) | Information not provided. |
| Side Mount antenna brackets | Information not provided. |
| Elbow complex, 3 1/8 | Information not provided. |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | Information not provided. |
| FM Band pass filter (depends on power input and number of sections) | Information not provided. |
| High Power 51 - 100 kW Circularly-polarized |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $99,650.00 | $99,650.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $1,073,922.00 | $1,139,601.50 | N/A | $171,620.75 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $99,650.00 | $99,650.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3" | $79,650.00 | $79,650.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interior RF Systems: Inside RF system including switching, patch panels and dehydrators | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interior RF Systems: Elbows, fitting, hangers, etc. | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $171,450.00 | $192,950.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $1,073,922.00 | $1,139,601.50 | N/A | $171,620.75 | N/A |
| Primary Tower GTOWER | $171,450.00 | $192,950.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $157,750.00 | $179,250.00 | Interpolated catalog values above 1,000' to obtain cost for 1,250' antenna installation | N/A | N/A |
| Major tower reinforcement/modifications | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | AMT Capital Contribution | N/A | N/A |
| Study needed for guyed or free-standing tower | $8,700.00 | $8,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $112,317.50 | $112,317.50 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $1,073,922.00 | $1,139,601.50 | N/A | $171,620.75 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $112,317.50 | $112,317.50 | $0.00 | ||
| Other Legal Services | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Other Engineering Services | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Additional Field Engineering Service, 7 Days | $14,000.00 | $14,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $52,600.00 | $52,600.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $4,470.00 | $4,470.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Negotiation of Lease and other matters for Shared Locations | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,577.50 | $1,577.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $3,025.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,052.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $2,102.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Project management of the transition | $4,220.00 | $4,220.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,710.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $38,805.00 | $38,805.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $1,073,922.00 | $1,139,601.50 | N/A | $171,620.75 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $38,805.00 | $38,805.00 | $0.00 | ||
| FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $305.00 | $305.00 | 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 |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| New Point to Point Microwave System: 950 MHz Licensed Part 74 Systems(price includes 6-foot antennas. Single link and redundant systems are included in this price range) | $18,500.00 | $18,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $1,073,922.00 | $1,139,601.50 | $171,620.75 |
| 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 |
| 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. | Jeffrey C Gehman Engineering Associate 12/17/2019 |
| 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). |
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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. | Jeffrey C Gehman Engineering Associate 12/17/2019 |
