| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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SACRAMENTO TELEVISION STATIONS, INC Doing Business As: SACRAMENTO TELEVISION STATIONS, INC |
Daniel G. Ryson 1725 DeSales St. NW SUITE 501 WASHINGTON, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 457-4074 | dryson@cbs.com | Corporation |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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| Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Daniel G Ryson Associate Director of Spectrum Management CBS |
Daniel G. Ryson 1725 DeSales St. NW Suite 501 Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 457-4074 | dryson@cbs.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 | Facility utilizes broad band antennas and combiners One transmitter will be replaced. One combiner port will be replaced. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Retune Existing |
| Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | 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 | Thales |
| Model | Affinity UD100000C | |
| Year | 2002 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 1 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New IOT Tubes | Number of Tubes (including accessories) needed | N/A |
| New Mask Filter | ||
| Power | 1.5 kW | |
| Other Power | N/A | |
| New Exciter | Is a new exciter needed? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
| Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
| Transformer (480V) | No | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
| Size | N/A | |
| Length | N/A | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Retune Existing |
| Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | Yes | |
| Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | Harris |
| Model | ULX17800AT | |
| Year | 2009 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 17.8 kW |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
|---|---|
| 56550 | KOVR |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New IOT Tubes | Number of Tubes (including accessories) needed | N/A |
| New Mask Filter | ||
| Power | 30 kW | |
| Other Power | N/A | |
| New Exciter | Is a new exciter needed? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
| Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
| Transformer (480V) | No | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
| Size | N/A | |
| Length | N/A | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | DCX | |
| Year | 2003 | |
| Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
| IOT Power Type | Two | |
| Power Capacity | 60 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | ULXT80 | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 68.5 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | Manufacturer states that it will not attempt to retune any IOT transmitters. See Attachment 1 |
| 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 | 3 inches | |
| Length | 75.0 feet | |
| Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
| Description | Electrical service to new transmitter. Estimate at this point. Unable to reach site for estimate due to floods. | |
| 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 |
|---|---|
RF System - Mask Filters |
Transmitter Quote Excludes RF System and Mask Filters. Please see Attachment 6. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Retune Existing |
| Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Leased | |
| Owner | American Tower | |
| 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? | No | |
| Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Top Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Bottom | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | Broadband Panel | |
| Number of Stations Supported | 3 | |
| Number of Panels | 99 | |
| Design power capacity in use | 95.0 % | |
| Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
| Upper Limit | 610.00 MHz | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 850.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | Dielectric | |
| Model | TUG-05-16/80H-2-B | |
| Year | 2010 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
|---|---|
| 10242 | KQCA |
| 33875 | KCRA-TV |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | Yes |
| Type | Additional Module | |
| Number of channels supported | 3 | |
| Frequencies of channels supported | RF channel | |
| Frequency | N/A |
| RF Channel Number |
|---|
| 25 |
| 23 |
| 24 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Retune Existing |
| Antenna Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
| Description of Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
| 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? | Yes | |
| Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Top Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Elliptical | |
| 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: | 388.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | Jampro | |
| Model | JSH-24/D21-D25 TEO | |
| Year | 2009 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
|---|---|
| 51499 | KMAX-TV |
| 56550 | KOVR |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? | Yes |
| 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 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
| Number of Hours | 250 | |
| Explanation | Station lacks internal resources. | |
| Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | No |
| 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 | 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 | No |
| For Auxiliary Facility | N/A | |
| For Main Facility | N/A | |
| Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | N/A | |
| For Main Facility | N/A | |
| 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 | No | |
| Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers | No | |
| RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
| RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
| Number of Days | N/A | |
| Justification | N/A |
| 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 | No |
| Non-zoning permits | No | |
| BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
| FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | No | |
| FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
| 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? | No | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $2,596,586.34 | $1,668,850.76 | N/A | $1,387,338.20 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,793,186.34 | $1,802,900.76 | N/A | $1,387,338.20 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter ULXT80 | $2,350,556.34 | $1,635,050.76 | $1,387,338.20 | ||
| RF System - Mask Filters | $307,106.34 | $307,106.34 | Original transmitter order (Attachment 2) excluded mask filters and RF System. Please see Attachment 6A. | $102,368.78 | N/A |
| Other Electrical Service: Electrical service to new transmitter. Estimate at this point. Unable to reach site for estimate due to floods. | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | No quotation available yet since site has been inaccessible due to flooding since December. | 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 - 150 KVA | $25,550.00 | $24,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 68.5 - 75 kW | $1,999,000.00 | $1,284,969.42 | Existing transmitter cannot be returned. See Attachments 1 and 2. Amount shown is total of Items A, B, and D from Attachment 2 plus 8% sales tax and minus $201,258.00 discount. | $1,284,969.42 | N/A |
| Auxiliary Transmitter Affinity UD100000C | $108,230.00 | $2,800.00 | $0.00 | ||
| 1.5 kW mask filter | $3,030.00 | $2,800.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UHF and VHF - minor banding issues | $105,200.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Auxiliary Transmitter ULX17800AT | $137,800.00 | $31,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| 30 kW mask filter | $32,600.00 | $31,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UHF and VHF - minor banding issues | $105,200.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| RF System - Mask Filters | |
| Other Electrical Service: Electrical service to new transmitter. Estimate at this point. Unable to reach site for estimate due to floods. | Information not provided. |
| 3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | Information not provided. |
| Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA | Information not provided. |
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 68.5 - 75 kW | |
| 1.5 kW mask filter | Information not provided. |
| UHF and VHF - minor banding issues | Information not provided. |
| 30 kW mask filter | Information not provided. |
| UHF and VHF - minor banding issues | Information not provided. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $97,660.00 | $92,800.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,793,186.34 | $1,802,900.76 | N/A | $1,387,338.20 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna TUG-05-16/80H-2-B | $90,930.00 | $86,400.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Adding a module to existing combiner (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Auxiliary Antenna JSH-24/D21-D25 TEO | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $67,390.00 | $17,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,793,186.34 | $1,802,900.76 | N/A | $1,387,338.20 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $67,390.00 | $17,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
| RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $5,000.00 | 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 |
| 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 | $39,500.00 | $6,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $31,550.00 | $23,750.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,793,186.34 | $1,802,900.76 | N/A | $1,387,338.20 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $31,550.00 | $23,750.00 | $0.00 | ||
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | Still waiting on quote. Main transmitter dismantle and remove. | N/A | N/A |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $3,750.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $2,793,186.34 | $1,802,900.76 | $1,387,338.20 |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | Yes |
| 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. | Andrew J Siegel Assistant Secretary 05/15/2020 |
