Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO Doing Business As: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO |
Joseph Tymecki 365 TROY AVE COLCHESTER, VT 05446 United States |
+1 (802) 654-4336 | jtymecki@vpr.org | Not-for-Profit |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Joseph Tymecki V.P. Technology Vermont Public Radio |
Joseph Tymecki 365 Troy Avenue Colchester, VT 05454 United States |
+1 (802) 654-4336 | jtymecki@vpr.org |
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 | W256CW FCC ID# 139970 must relocate down the tower to make room for the new antenna of FCC ID# 69946 - WVER-DTV, Rutland, VT. |
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 | VS-300 | |
Year | 2012 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Model Type | Analog | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 0.33 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 | VS1-DIN | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Model Type | Analog | |
Solid State Power capacity | 1 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | In order to replicate coverage in the new, lower antenna location, the ERP of FCC ID# 139970 - W256CW must be increased from 0.13 kW (TPO 0.336 kW) to 0.175 kW (TPO 0.423 kW). The next larger size Nautel transmitter is a VS-1. | |
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 |
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Other Transmitter Costs | Does the transmitter installation require an Additional Exciter? | No |
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 | No | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | A 208 to 220 VAC electrical outlet is needed. | |
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? | No | |
Does the replacement transmitter require Audio Processing? | Yes | |
Audio Processing | Analog/HD Basic |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | No |
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 | Move Equipment |
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 | 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 | 1210439 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 43° 39' 31.4" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 073° 06' 23.6" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 310.04 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 245.08 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 1975.04 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | Vermont ETV, Inc. | |
Date Constructed | 03/06/2000 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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69946 | WVER | DTV |
69953 | WRVT | FM |
69943 | WVTA | DTV |
65961 | WEXP | FM |
Users |
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2 Way Radio |
Cellular |
Internet |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Antenna Relocation |
A tower crew is needed to move and re-terminate FCC# 139970 (W256CW) single bay antenna to a lower location away from where WVER-DTV's (FCC# 69946) post repack antenna's location. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 97 | |
Explanation | W256CW does not have sufficient resource capacity and expertise in house to handle all activities necessary for completion of the station's build by the construction deadline. W256CW will hire an outside firm to facilitate a timely transition. | |
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 | No | |
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 | No | |
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 | No |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No |
Name | Description |
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Structural Analysis |
Structural analysis to verify new location of antenna keeps tower within EIA/TIA 222 rev. G compliance. |
Attorney Fees for zoning, environmental impact,Vermont act 248a-250, historical preservation, etc. |
Fees to cover work on zoning, environmental impact (Vermont act 248a/250), historical preservation, etc. as needed. |
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 | 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)? | No |
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 | $86,125.00 | $14,485.75 | N/A | $11,561.75 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $195,911.00 | $56,392.75 | N/A | $29,857.55 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter VS1-DIN | $86,125.00 | $14,485.75 | $11,561.75 | ||
Audio Processing - Analog/HD basic | $4,750.00 | $4,985.75 | Please see Broadcast Supply Worldwide quote QT.STD00459464 | $4,985.75 | N/A |
Transmitter Installation | $70,500.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: A 208 to 220 VAC electrical outlet is needed. | $1,100.00 | $1,100.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Air Cooled Solid State FM Transmitter 600 - 1000 Watts Analog | $9,775.00 | $8,400.00 | Please see Nautel quote 19TN1377A | $6,576.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Audio Processing - Analog/HD basic | |
Transmitter Installation | Information not provided. |
Other Electrical Service: A 208 to 220 VAC electrical outlet is needed. | Information not provided. |
Air Cooled Solid State FM Transmitter 600 - 1000 Watts Analog |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $79,800.00 | $6,150.00 | N/A | $6,150.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $195,911.00 | $56,392.75 | N/A | $29,857.55 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $79,800.00 | $6,150.00 | $6,150.00 | ||
Antenna Relocation | $6,150.00 | $6,150.00 | see Estimated Cost Justification W256CW-410-Existing Primary Tower - Antenna Relocation v0 | $6,150.00 | N/A |
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') | $73,650.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Antenna Relocation | |
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $29,986.00 | $35,757.00 | N/A | $12,145.80 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $195,911.00 | $56,392.75 | N/A | $29,857.55 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $29,986.00 | $35,757.00 | $12,145.80 | ||
Project management of the transition | $10,233.50 | $16,005.00 | Please see Widelity Strategic Support Quote | $5,681.05 | N/A |
Attorney Fees for zoning, environmental impact,Vermont act 248a-250, historical preservation, etc. | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | $1,186.75 | N/A |
Structural Analysis | $3,250.00 | $3,250.00 | N/A | $3,250.00 | N/A |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,710.00 | N/A | $540.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of Lease and other matters for Shared Locations | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | N/A | $378.00 | 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 | $162.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,052.00 | N/A | $948.00 | 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 Form 601 | $755.00 | $755.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Project management of the transition | |
Attorney Fees for zoning, environmental impact,Vermont act 248a-250, historical preservation, etc. | |
Structural Analysis | |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | Information not provided. |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of Lease and other matters for Shared Locations | |
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 | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare Form 601 | 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 | $195,911.00 | $56,392.75 | N/A | $29,857.55 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $195,911.00 | $56,392.75 | $29,857.55 |
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. | Yes |
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. | Joseph Tymecki V.P. Engineering / CTO 10/12/2020 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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. | Joseph Tymecki V.P. Engineering / CTO 10/12/2020 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Submission of Final Allocation or Accounting Information 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. | Joseph Tymecki V.P. Engineering / CTO 10/12/2020 |