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FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

Facility ID:
66804
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WOAY-TV
Channel:
31 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028554
FRN:
0006611263
Date Submitted:
10/13/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

THOMAS BROADCASTING COMPANY

Doing Business As: THOMAS BROADCASTING COMPANY

Gerald DiBartolomeo

PO Box 3001

OAK HILL, WV 25901

United States

+1 (304) 469-3361 jdibartolomeo@woay.com Corporation

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

[Confidential]

 

 

 


Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact.

 

 

 

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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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. No
Briefly describe transition plan The plan is for WOAY is to replace the existing channel 50 system with a new channel 31 antenna, new line and new transmitter.

Transmitters

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Section Question Response
Transmitter Related Expenses Do you have transmitter related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

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 Sigma CD3 Diamond
Year 2008
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Single
Power Capacity 19.2 kW

Primary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Manufacturer
Model ULXTE-30
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 19.2 kW
Justification for New Transmitter GatesAir will no longer offer channel change services, or support in field channel changes on this transmitter.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) Yes
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) Yes
Transformer (480V) Yes
Power 150 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Installation and materials for transmitter electrical, including connectors and wiring for new transmitter
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Heating and Cooling
Size 20 tons
Other Size N/A
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? Yes
Size 575.0 square feet
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

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Other Services Hardware and Software

Other Services Hardware and Software

Antennas

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Section Question Response
Antenna Related Expenses Do you have antenna related expenses? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
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? 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 Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
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: 600.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU32DSB-A(C)
Year 2008

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
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? No
Is antenna directional? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types 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/Bays N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 320.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-31JTH/VP-R O4
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna The current antenna cannot be re-tuned.

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna?
Type
Number of channels supported N/A
Frequencies of channels supported N/A
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? N/A
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? Single Channel
Feed Line Size 4 1/16 inches inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna?
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

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Mounting Adapter

Bury mounting adapter with wedding cake.

Primary Antenna Installation

Cost of installation split with interim antenna. Please see ERI 20181008-510 Rev B

Interim Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
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 Type Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels/Bays N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 20.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-8WB C160
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Interim antenna is required because installation of their new primary antenna will be delayed 2-4 months in order to address necessary tower work.

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? No
Broadband or Single Channel? N/A
Feed Line Size N/A
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an 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

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Interim Antenna Installation Costs

Cost of installation split with primary antenna. Please see ERI 20181008-510 Rev B

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
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? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Flexible Air
Diameter 5 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 650 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
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 Rigid
Diameter 4 1/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 700 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line This is a necessary expense to maintain on air operation during the transition. Includes 100' of flexible transmission line for horizontal run to base of building.

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Transmission Line - Additional Parts

Flanges, Connectors, Reducer and additional parts needed for new transmission line

Interim Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Type Flexible Air
Diameter 4 inches
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 550 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Interim transmission line will be required to support interim antenna as tower work (2-4 months) progresses.

Interim Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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Section Question Response
Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? Yes

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Is this tower consider Complex? Terrain Constrained
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? Unknown
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1053536
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 37° 57' 26.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 081° 09' 02.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 717.85 feet
Support Structure Height 629.85 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 2717.85 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Thomas Broadcasting Co
Date Constructed 01/01/1954

FM, AM or TV radio broadcasters. Facility ID's, Call Signs and Services of other broadcast stations with whom the tower is shared

Facility ID Call Sign Service
52789 WAXS FM
12550 WOAY AM

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: Study needed for undocumented/poorly documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Minor Reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower Terrain constrained
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? Yes

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Structural Analysis

ERI conducted the Tower inspection, mapping and Structural analysis

Additional Rigging Costs

WOAY will engage tower crews three times. See attached narrative.

Minor Tower Reinforcement Installation

Please see ERI proposal 20181008-510 Rev B for installation costs

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? Yes
Number of Hours 700
Explanation Local engineering staff is extremely limited and unable to support this project without compromising day to day operations.
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 Yes
ASR Modification Yes
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) Yes
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations No
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 No
Number of Days N/A
Justification N/A

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? Yes
Is Remediation needed? Yes
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 Yes
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? 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

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Road Work to Tower

To expand and improve the road to the tower for delivery of equipment and tower crew access.

Fiber Optic Network

Transfers HD and SD signals and control functions from the studio to the transmitter. Necessary to maintain on air operation during transition.

Modification of Ground System

For installation of transmitter building.

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $2,039,359.83 $927,436.69 N/A $652,300.91 N/A
Total for all systems $4,991,948.99 $3,475,518.49 N/A $1,941,760.97 N/A
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-30 $2,039,359.83 $927,436.69 $652,300.91
Other Services Hardware and Software $23,220.00 $23,220.00 Please see WOAY Ateme WOAY 1HD+1SD ATSC Quote $0.00 N/A
20 Ton system $115,500.00 $0.00 New HVAC units are being requested as part of the building addition because WOAY-TV has to build a new building for the new transmitter. The HVAC, which consists of four 5 ton units, is included in the cost of the building. N/A N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA $25,550.00 $24,300.00 N/A N/A N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $36,300.00 N/A N/A N/A
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt $14,400.00 $13,700.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW $684,000.00 $323,063.45 Please see attached GatesAir Quote Q-78932 $312,447.67 N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 575.0 $167,000.00 $167,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Other Electrical Service: Installation and materials for transmitter electrical, including connectors and wiring for new transmitter $24,489.83 $24,489.83 Please see Estimated Cost Justification WOAY-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Other Electrical Work v0 $24,489.83 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW $947,000.00 $315,363.41 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** $315,363.41 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Other Services Hardware and Software

Component Description:
TITAN-LIVE-BY-HD-INPUT
Amount:
$23,220.00
20 Ton system Information not provided.
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA Information not provided.
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp Information not provided.
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW

Component Description:
ULXTE-30 Transmitter
Amount:
$312,447.67
Other -- Building Addition Size: 575.0 Information not provided.
Other Electrical Service: Installation and materials for transmitter electrical, including connectors and wiring for new transmitter

Component Description:
THIS IS THE TOTAL FOR INVOICES NUMBERS 103998, 104000, 104001, 104002
Amount:
$24,417.84

Component Description:
Electrical Work
Amount:
$24,489.83
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW

Component Description:
Invoice moved as category was superseded per NMI msg.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
ULXTE-30 Transmitter
Amount:
$315,363.41

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Antennas

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $1,234,745.00 $943,770.00 N/A $292,393.00 N/A
Total for all systems $4,991,948.99 $3,475,518.49 N/A $1,941,760.97 N/A
Interim Antenna TFU-8WB C160 $333,045.00 $332,715.00 $63,425.00
Interim Antenna Installation Costs $281,390.00 $281,390.00 Cost of installation and other work split with primary antenna. Please see ERI 20181008-510 Rev B $13,700.00 N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 20 kW input, horizontally polarized $44,925.00 $44,925.00 Please see uploaded Dielectric quote 800289CMZ $43,325.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 Please see uploaded Dielectric quote 800289CMZ $6,400.00 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-31JTH/VP-R O4 $901,700.00 $611,055.00 $228,968.00
Mounting Adapter $62,250.00 $62,250.00 Bury mounting adapter with wedding cake. This is a required expense for the antenna. $21,604.00 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) $9,570.00 $9,100.00 N/A $7,528.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $5,760.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $52,839.00 Remainder of the upgraded antenna per Dielectric Quote DMS113-5 & Proposal C-70885-5 $0.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized $247,000.00 $194,076.00 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** $194,076.00 N/A
Primary Antenna Installation $281,390.00 $281,390.00 Cost of installation split with interim antenna. Please see ERI 20181008-510 Rev B $0.00 N/A
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Interim Antenna Installation Costs

Component Description:
UHF Sidemount 20 KW Installation Cost
Amount:
$13,700.00
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 20 kW input, horizontally polarized

Component Description:
UHF -BROADBAND SIDE MOUNT AUX/INTERIM
Amount:
$20,862.50

Component Description:
UHF BROADBAND SIDE MOUNT AUX/INTERIM
Amount:
$22,462.50
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
WOAY- Includes one field engineer on-site for one day, travel, expenses and report
Amount:
$3,200.00

Component Description:
WOAY-280-Interim Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$3,200.00
Mounting Adapter

Component Description:
RIGID TRANSMISSION LINE- COPPER
Amount:
$21,604.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
WOAY-210-Primary Antenna - Elbow Complex, 4 1/16"
Amount:
$752.80

Component Description:
Primary Antenna Elbow Complex
Amount:
$3,387.60

Component Description:
Elbow Complex Primary Antenna
Amount:
$3,387.60
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
WOAY-210-Primary Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$640.00

Component Description:
Sweep Test Primary Antenna
Amount:
$2,880.00

Component Description:
Primary Antenna Sweep Test
Amount:
$2,880.00
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
Field Service
Amount:
$8,300.00

Component Description:
Invoice moved to correct budget categories.
Amount:
N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized

Component Description:
UHF - High Power Top Mount
Amount:
$97,038.00

Component Description:
UHF - HIGH POWER
Amount:
$97,038.00
Primary Antenna Installation Information not provided.
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmission Line

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $141,034.16 $138,006.33 N/A $119,889.77 N/A
Total for all systems $4,991,948.99 $3,475,518.49 N/A $1,941,760.97 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $40,700.00 $42,572.17 $38,907.16
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 4" $40,700.00 $42,572.17 see Estimated Cost Justification WOAY-380-Interim Transmission Line - Flexible Air, 4in v0 $38,907.16 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $100,334.16 $95,434.16 $80,982.61
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16" $99,400.00 $94,500.00 Includes 100' of flexible transmission line for horizontal run to base of building. $80,048.45 N/A
Transmission Line - Additional Parts $934.16 $934.16 Please see ERI Proposal 20191008-976, plus freight on invoice WOAY-36283C-1 $934.16 x

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 4"

Component Description:
WOAY-380-Interim Transmission Line - Flexible Air, 4"
Amount:
$16,567.38

Component Description:
WOAY-380-Interim Transmission Line - Flexible Air, 4"
Amount:
$3,200.00

Component Description:
Other Flexline Angle ADPTR
Amount:
$972.40

Component Description:
WOAY-380-Interim Transmission Line - Flexible Air, 4"
Amount:
$18,167.38
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16"

Component Description:
WOAY-310-Primary Transmission Line - Rigid Copper, 4 1/16"
Amount:
$8,004.84

Component Description:
Primary Transmission Line
Amount:
$36,021.81

Component Description:
RLA450-350 REDUCER 50 OHM 4-1/16"-3-1/8"
Amount:
$482.99

Component Description:
Primary Transmission Line
Amount:
$36,021.80

Component Description:
Invoice moved to correct budget categories.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Invoice moved to correct budget category per NMI message
Amount:
N/A
Transmission Line - Additional Parts

Component Description:
RLA450-350 REDUCER 50 OHM 4-1/16"-3-1/8"
Amount:
$482.99

Component Description:
RLA450-350 REDUCER 50 OHM 4-1/16"-3-1/8"
Amount:
$451.17

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $1,155,450.00 $1,059,992.97 N/A $752,122.97 N/A
Total for all systems $4,991,948.99 $3,475,518.49 N/A $1,941,760.97 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $1,155,450.00 $1,059,992.97 $752,122.97
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $400,000.00 N/A $269,640.00 N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $101,042.97 Per Estimated Cost Justification WOAY-410-Existing Primary Tower - Minor Tower Reinforcement - Materials v0 Cost for minor tower materials. Please see uploaded ERI Proposal 20181008-510 Rev B. $101,042.97 N/A
Additional Rigging Costs $450,000.00 $450,000.00 This is additional cost to move equipment during and after the transition. See attached narrative for explanation. $272,490.00 N/A
Structural Analysis $9,800.00 $9,800.00 Please see attached ERI invoice; ERI Proposal #20180730-842, $9,800.00 N/A
Minor Tower Reinforcement Installation $38,300.00 $38,300.00 Per Estimated Cost Justification WOAY-410-Existing Primary Tower - Minor Tower Reinforcement - Installation v0 ; Cost for minor tower modification material installation. Please see uploaded ERI Proposal 20181008-510 Rev B $38,300.00 N/A
Tower Helicopter Lift $52,050.00 $52,050.00 See attached document - WOAY-410-Helicopter Lift Justification - ERI Invoice 54508 $52,050.00 N/A
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $8,800.00 Please see the attached ERI invoice. $8,800.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas)

Component Description:
WOAY-410-Existing Primary Tower-Tower Rigging, Complex Tower
Amount:
$133,845.00

Component Description:
RF INSTALLATION
Amount:
$1,950.00

Component Description:
Tower Rigging, Complex Tower
Amount:
$133,845.00
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
Minor Tower Reinforcement Materials
Amount:
$49,560.00

Component Description:
Tower Reinforcement Materials & Antenna Installation
Amount:
$51,482.97
Additional Rigging Costs

Component Description:
Clearance for Antenna Staging
Amount:
$4,800.00

Component Description:
WOAY-410-Existing Primary Tower-Tower Rigging, Additional Rigging Costs
Amount:
$133,845.00

Component Description:
Tower Rigging, Additional Rigging Costs
Amount:
$133,845.00
Structural Analysis

Component Description:
Existing Primary Tower - Structural Analysis
Amount:
$4,800.00

Component Description:
Reinforcing Analysis and Design
Amount:
$5,000.00
Minor Tower Reinforcement Installation

Component Description:
Minor Tower Reinforcement Installation
Amount:
$26,000.00

Component Description:
WOAY-410-Existing Primary Tower-Minor Tower Reinforcement-Installation
Amount:
$12,300.00
Tower Helicopter Lift

Component Description:
ADDT'L HELICOPTER CHARGE
Amount:
$52,050.00
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study

Component Description:
Inspection, Structural analysis, Report
Amount:
$8,800.00

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $261,870.00 $248,812.50 N/A $70,033.95 N/A
Total for all systems $4,991,948.99 $3,475,518.49 N/A $1,941,760.97 N/A
Outside Professional Services $261,870.00 $248,812.50 $70,033.95
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $80,000.00 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 $2,000.00 N/A $1,650.00 N/A
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet $10,520.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed $6,310.00 $6,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,562.50 Per invoices received $1,562.50 Actual cost for this component is $1,562.50.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $2,700.00 N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Project management of the transition $110,600.00 $105,000.00 N/A $64,121.45 N/A
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed Information not provided.
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase

Component Description:
Regarding installation of repack CH-31 main antenna, review FAA Determination of No Hazard as issued...
Amount:
$1,650.00
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet Information not provided.
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed Information not provided.
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 Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
WOAY RF Eng- Construction Permit Application
Amount:
$1,562.50
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Consulting Engineer
Amount:
$1,125.00

Component Description:
Consulting Engineer - Review antenna vendor proposals for interim antenna system for operation on pre-auction Ch-50 and repack Ch-31.
Amount:
$762.50

Component Description:
Professional services
Amount:
$812.50
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,016.85

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,104.10

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,108.60

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$6,756.45

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,892.70

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,805.50

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,624.35

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,725.70

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,186.65

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,298.60

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,120.45

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,019.80

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,162.35

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,739.20

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,763.20

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$7,263.35

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,024.00

Component Description:
Please deny this invoice
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,802.65

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,196.65

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,510.30
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) Information not provided.

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Other Expenses

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $159,490.00 $157,500.00 N/A $55,020.37 N/A
Total for all systems $4,991,948.99 $3,475,518.49 N/A $1,941,760.97 N/A
Other Expenses $159,490.00 $157,500.00 $55,020.37
Modification of Ground System $13,000.00 $13,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Fiber Optic Network $8,500.00 $8,500.00 Transfers HD and SD signals and control functions from the studio to the transmitter. Required to remain on air during the transition. N/A N/A
Road Work to Tower $20,000.00 $20,000.00 N/A $20,000.00 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $500.00 $500.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $5,000.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $20,000.00 $20,000.00 N/A $17,795.00 N/A
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Impact study $7,890.00 $7,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
BLM or NFS Coordination $2,000.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $11,000.00 N/A $2,247.50 N/A
Local Zoning $3,000.00 $3,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $2,000.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Remedy $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $20,000.00 $20,000.00 N/A $14,977.87 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Modification of Ground System Information not provided.
Fiber Optic Network Information not provided.
Road Work to Tower

Component Description:
Construction for WOAY-TV Tower Road
Amount:
$20,000.00
MVPD Notification of Channel Change Information not provided.
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage

Component Description:
WOAY-610-Equipment Storage
Amount:
$2,020.00

Component Description:
WOAY-610-Equipment Storage
Amount:
$15,775.00
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Impact study Information not provided.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
BLM or NFS Coordination Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
WOAY Medical Notification
Amount:
$2,247.50
Local Zoning Information not provided.
Non-zoning permits Information not provided.
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Remedy Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Freight and Shipping
Amount:
$5,265.00

Component Description:
Delivery and Handling
Amount:
$9,712.87

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $4,991,948.99 $3,475,518.49 $1,941,760.97

Reimbursement Status

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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

Certification

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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.

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  4. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (broadcasters) or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD).

  5. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it will maintain and provide to the Commission detailed records, including receipts, of all costs eligible for reimbursement actually incurred.

  7. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  8. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Gerald A. DiBartolomeo , III .

Vice President


10/13/2020

Certification

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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).

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity certifies that the statements in this form and attached documentation are true, complete, and correct.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  4. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  5. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (full power and Class A stations) and/or otherwise modify a television station’s facility as a result of the spectrum repack (LPTV/TV Translator stations); or to minimize service disruption resulting from a repacked television station (FM stations); or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD) .

  6. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  7. The above-named entity certifies that the cost information/documents submitted reflect costs actually incurred.

  8. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  9. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a prerequisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Gerald A. DiBartolomeo , III .

Vice President


10/13/2020

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