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HEARST STATIONS INC. Doing Business As: HEARST STATIONS INC. |
C/O BROOKS, PIERCE, ET. AL P.O. BOX 1800 RALEIGH, NC 27602 United States |
+1 (919) 839-0300 | shartzell@brookspierce.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 | See "WIYY Transition Plan Revised.pdf" in attachments |
| 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 | 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 | ZD15CD and Z16HD | |
| Year | 2006 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Model Type | Hybrid | |
| Solid State Power Capacity | 18 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | Flexiva | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Model Type | Hybrid | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 30 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | See "WIYY Transmitter and Antenna Justification Revised.pdf" in attachments | |
| Does the transmitter require the purchase of a new HD Importer? | Yes | |
| Does the transmitter require the purchase of a new HD Exporter? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| 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) | No | |
| Transformer (480V) | No | |
| Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
| Size | 1.25 inches | |
| Length | 125.0 feet | |
| Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
| Description | Transmitter installation with distribution panel | |
| 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? | Yes |
| Does the replacement transmitter require an RDS Encoder? | Yes | |
| Does the replacement transmitter require Audio Processing? | No |
| 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) | |
| 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: | 13.5 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | Rototiller G6CPS-2AE | |
| Year | 1988 |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Is antenna shared? | Yes | |
| 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 | Broadband Panel | |
| Number of Stations Supported | 4 | |
| Number of Panels/Bays | 2 | |
| Lower Limit | 97.90 MHz | |
| Upper Limit | 106.50 MHz | |
| Design power capacity in use | 52.0 % | |
| ERP: | 13.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | COG1183-2CP | |
| Year | 2020 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | See "WIYY Transmitter and Antenna Justification Revised.pdf" in attachments |
| 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 | 4 | |
| Frequencies of channels supported | Upper and lower frequency | |
| Frequency | 97.9 MHz - 106.5 MHz | |
| Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | No |
| 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 |
| FM Band Pass Filters | Do you require an FM band pass filter? | No |
| 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 |
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Sales Tax |
estimated Maryland sales tax |
Installation and Field Services |
sweep, tuning, matching, intermod report etc. as described in quote |
| 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) | |
| 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 | 1250 feet per run |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Type | Rigid | |
| Diameter | 4 1/16 inches | |
| Segment Length | 20 inches | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 1240 feet per run | |
| Justification for New Transmission Line | required to handle combined power for shared antenna. See "WIYY Transmitter and Antenna Justification Revised.pdf" | |
| 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 |
| Name | Description |
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Additional Line |
T/L components from vertical run to antenna on arbor |
Shipping |
antenna and line shipping |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
| Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| 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 | No | |
| 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 | 1035558 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 39° 20' 05.0" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 076° 39' 02.0" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 997.36 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 889.10 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 318.24 feet | |
| Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
| Tower Owner | Television Tower Inc | |
| Date Constructed | 08/26/1964 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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| 154255 | W268BA | FX |
| 154229 | W248AO | FX |
| 141926 | W291BA | FX |
| 65696 | WBAL-TV | DTV |
| 59442 | WMAR-TV | DTV |
| 28637 | WLIF | FM |
| 74196 | WWMX | FM |
| 25455 | WJZ-TV | DTV |
| 1916 | WJZ-FM | FM |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | No study needed |
| Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | No 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? | No |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 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 | 1 | |
| Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
| Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | No | |
| Form 399 assistance or other program management costs | No | |
| RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | Yes |
| RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service | Yes | |
| Number of Days | 4 | |
| Justification | Intermodulation FM study for all FM signals on tower |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| 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 | 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? | No | |
| 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 | No | |
| 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 |
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| Sub-total | $256,000.00 | $160,103.80 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $800,436.42 | $631,410.58 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter Flexiva | $256,000.00 | $160,103.80 | $0.00 | ||
| Other Transmitter-Related Expenses RDS Encoder | $1,750.00 | $1,750.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| HD Importer | $2,550.00 | $0.00 | combined Exporter & Importer. Total in "HD Exporter" entry | N/A | N/A |
| HD Exporter | $2,550.00 | $9,562.50 | per attached quote | N/A | N/A |
| Air Cooled Solid State FM Transmitter 30 kW Hybrid | $153,250.00 | $114,236.80 | per attached quote | N/A | N/A |
| Additional exciter | $12,000.00 | $11,896.50 | per attached quote | N/A | N/A |
| Transmitter Installation | $70,500.00 | $9,258.00 | per attached quote | N/A | N/A |
| Other Electrical Service: Transmitter installation with distribution panel | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | electrical work | N/A | N/A |
| Other Transmitter-Related Expenses Remote Control | $2,400.00 | $2,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1.25" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | estimate: parts and labor | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $137,613.45 | $157,935.70 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $800,436.42 | $631,410.58 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna COG1183-2CP | $137,613.45 | $157,935.70 | $0.00 | ||
| Sales Tax | $12,873.95 | $12,873.95 | per ERI proposal | N/A | N/A |
| Installation and Field Services | $14,575.00 | $14,575.00 | Field services as described in ERI proposal item 075 | N/A | N/A |
| New FM combiner, cost per channel (depends on power input and min. frequency separation) | $21,782.50 | $47,834.75 | per ERI proposal items 002-004 | N/A | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $5,730.00 | $0.00 | included in Installation and Field Services | N/A | N/A |
| Side Mount, Broadband Panel, 2 bay, 13.0kW input, Circular | $82,652.00 | $82,652.00 | per attached ERI proposal item 001 | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $181,588.47 | $89,129.08 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $800,436.42 | $631,410.58 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $181,588.47 | $89,129.08 | $0.00 | ||
| Shipping | $5,050.00 | $5,050.00 | per ERI proposal | N/A | N/A |
| Interior RF Systems: Elbows, fitting, hangers, etc. | $8,245.00 | $8,245.00 | per ERI proposal items 005-012 WIYY (FM) Interior 3-1/8-inch Rigid Line Components | N/A | N/A |
| Additional Line | $11,560.87 | $11,560.87 | per ERI proposal items 039-054 Rigid Transmission Line Run from Top of Tower Shaft to Master FM Antenna Input | N/A | N/A |
| Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16" | $152,520.00 | $60,060.61 | per ERI proposal items 055-074 Rigid Transmission Line Run from WIYY Transmitter Room to Top of Tower Shaft | N/A | N/A |
| Interior RF Systems: Inside RF system including switching, patch panels and dehydrators | $4,212.60 | $4,212.60 | per ERI proposal items 020-026 WIYY (FM) Interior 4-1/16-inch Rigid Line Components | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $136,667.00 | $136,667.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $800,436.42 | $631,410.58 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Tower GTOWER | $136,667.00 | $136,667.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Complex Tower (includes, e.g., towers with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $136,667.00 | $136,667.00 | per ERI proposal item 076 FM Antenna and Transmission Line Installation | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $86,727.50 | $85,735.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $800,436.42 | $631,410.58 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $86,727.50 | $85,735.00 | $0.00 | ||
| 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 | $2,235.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,577.50 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| RF Exposure Measurements | $12,100.00 | $12,100.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Additional Field Engineering Service, 4 Days | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare Form 601 | $755.00 | $755.00 | 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 | $1,840.00 | $1,840.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $800,436.42 | $631,410.58 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $1,840.00 | $1,840.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | estimate | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $305.00 | $305.00 | 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 |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $200.00 | $200.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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| Total for all systems | $800,436.42 | $631,410.58 | $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 |
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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. | Douglas Durkee Hearst Television Manager of Spectrum Repack 05/22/2020 |
