| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM HOLDING COMPANY, INC. Doing Business As: SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM HOLDING COMPANY, INC. |
Spanish Broadcasting System Holding Company, Inc. 7007 NW 77TH AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33166 United States |
+1 (305) 441-6901 | LICENSEMANAGEMENT@SBSCORPORATE.COM | Corporation |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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[Confidential] |
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Nancy A Ory , Esq . Lerman Senter PLLC |
Nancy A. Ory 2001 L St NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 416-6791 | SBS-Repack@SummitRidgeGroup.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. | No |
| Briefly describe transition plan | WVOZ will be installing a new CH36 antenna and mask filter. Current Solid State Transmitter will retune to CH36. WVOZ will operate from an existing back-up antenna via STA while the top mount CH 36 antenna is installed. |
| 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 | Primary (Main) | |
| 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 | Broadcast Solutions |
| Model | TVE-2500U | |
| Year | 2016 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 2.5 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New IOT Tubes | Number of Tubes (including accessories) needed | N/A |
| New Mask Filter | ||
| Power | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
| 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? | Yes | |
| 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 | 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: | 50.1 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | ALP 16 L-2 HSP-17 | |
| Year | 2006 |
| 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? | No | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Is antenna shared? | No | |
| Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
| 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 | 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: | 25.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | PSILP16AP-36 | |
| Year | 2018 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | Current CH 47 antenna must be replaced for operation on CH 36 |
| 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? | 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 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? | No |
| Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | No |
| 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? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Move Equipment |
| Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Leased | |
| Is this tower consider Complex? | No | |
| Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | No | |
| One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | N/A | |
| Others Types of Users | N/A | |
| 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? | No |
| ASR Number | ||
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 18° 04' 42.8" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 066° 44' 48.6" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 108.26 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 2043.96 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 1935.70 feet | |
| Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
| Tower Owner | Nayda Nicolao | |
| Date Constructed | 01/01/1987 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
| Number of Hours | 185 | |
| Explanation | Outside consulting engineering, legal work, and accounting services, as well as project management for regional and comprehensive repack execution. | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Quantity | 2 | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Quantity | 2 | |
| 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 | 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 | No | |
| 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 | 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? | 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 |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Travel |
Travel expenses for site visits - Engineering Oversight. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $109,355.00 | $13,995.00 | N/A | $3,995.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $881,615.00 | $314,764.00 | N/A | $58,905.49 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter TVE-2500U | $109,355.00 | $13,995.00 | $3,995.00 | ||
| 3 kW mask filter | $4,155.00 | $3,995.00 | N/A | $3,995.00 | Please see proposal attached - actual cost exceeded the estimated cost. |
| UHF and VHF - minor banding issues | $105,200.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| 3 kW mask filter | |
| 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 | $247,000.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | $18,480.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $881,615.00 | $314,764.00 | N/A | $58,905.49 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna PSILP16AP-36 | $247,000.00 | $20,000.00 | $18,480.00 | ||
| UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized | $247,000.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | $18,480.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $84,200.00 | $75,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $881,615.00 | $314,764.00 | N/A | $58,905.49 | N/A |
| Primary Tower TOWER | $84,200.00 | $75,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Short Tower (less than 500') | $84,200.00 | $75,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $149,870.00 | $142,184.00 | N/A | $32,423.49 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $881,615.00 | $314,764.00 | N/A | $58,905.49 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $149,870.00 | $142,184.00 | $32,423.49 | ||
| Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | 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 request for Special Temporary Authorization | $4,100.00 | $3,000.00 | 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 |
| 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 | $29,230.00 | $28,434.00 | N/A | $28,433.49 | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $1,860.00 | N/A |
| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $2,130.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | Information not provided. |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | 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 request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
| 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 | |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $44,190.00 | $43,585.00 | N/A | $4,007.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $881,615.00 | $314,764.00 | N/A | $58,905.49 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $44,190.00 | $43,585.00 | $4,007.00 | ||
| Travel | $8,000.00 | $8,000.00 | Travel Expenses for Engineering oversight of project, 3 to 4 visits during project. | N/A | N/A |
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | $945.00 | N/A |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Creation of content and cost of air-time. | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $7,000.00 | $7,000.00 | Freight Charges to Puerto Rico and transportation to the top of the remote mountain top location. Forklift rental. | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $190.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Removal and disposal of old antenna and mask filter from remote mountain top transmitter site. | N/A | N/A |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | $3,062.00 | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,070.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $325.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Travel | Information not provided. |
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | Information not provided. |
| FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | Information not provided. |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | Information not provided. |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification | |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $881,615.00 | $314,764.00 | $58,905.49 |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | No |
| Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | No |
| All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Richard D Lara Secretary 12/31/2020 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Submission of Actual Cost Documentation Statements | WILLFUL FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR FICTITIOUS STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISIONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE AND/OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 3729-3733). |
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| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Richard D Lara Secretary 12/31/2020 |
