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WCIU-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Doing Business As: WCIU-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
Norman Shapiro 26 NORTH HALSTED STREET CHICAGO, IL 60661 United States |
+1 (312) 705-2600 | NSHAPIRO@wciu.com | Limited Partnership |
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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 | WCIU broadcasts from Willis Tower in Chicago, IL. WCIU plans operate on the Aux antenna and transmitter while the Main antenna and transmitter are replaced. Once replaced, the Aux antenna and transmitter will be replaced. |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
| Description of Use | Backup and Maintenance | |
| 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 | TDU2 8K00LV | |
| Year | 2006 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Solid State Power Capacity | 10 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | THU9evo-8 | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 13.0 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | The current mask filter is channel-specific and must be replaced. The current transmitter is no longer supported by the manufacturer and as a result, is unable to be retuned. A 8 amp unit is required as a 6 amp outputs 9.75 kW TPO. |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Description | Retrofit of existing electrical service for WCIU Auxiliary Transmitter | |
| 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 |
|---|---|
Structural Analysis |
WCIU's transmission facility is located on floor 101 of Willis Tower. Willis Tower requires a detailed analysis of all equipment loads with respect to the structural aspects of the building. |
Structural Modifications |
As a result of the Structural Analysis, modifications may be required. |
Transmitter Installation |
Willis Tower has unique labor requirements. Standard transmitter installation practices are not allowed due to labor agreements. Only building electrical and plumbing contractors may perform any electric or plumbing work related to the installation. |
State and City Taxes |
State and city taxes are required for equipment that is purchased, but not services. |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| 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 | CTT-U-CXIC2R | |
| Year | 2009 | |
| Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
| IOT Power Type | Two | |
| Power Capacity | 50 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 | THU9evo-40 | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 61 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | The current mask filter is channel-specific and must be replaced. The current transmitter is no longer supported by the manufacturer and as a result, is unable to be retuned. The cost of a replacement IOT exceeds the cost of a solid state. |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| 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 | Yes | |
| Description | Retrofit of existing electric service for WCIU Primary Transmitter | |
| HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
| Type | Cooling Only | |
| Size | 10 tons | |
| 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 |
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State and City Taxes |
State and city taxes are required for equipment that is purchased, but not services. |
Structural Analysis |
WCIU's transmission facility is located on floor 101 of Willis Tower. Willis Tower requires a detailed analysis of all equipment loads with respect to the structural aspects of the building. |
Structural Modifications |
As a result of the Structural Analysis, modifications may be required. |
Transmitter Installation |
Willis Tower has unique labor requirements. Standard transmitter installation practices are not allowed due to labor agreements. Only building electrical and plumbing contractors may perform any electric or plumbing work related to the installation. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Retune Existing |
| Antenna Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
| Description of Use | Willis Tower NE Master AUX Antenna | |
| Ownership | Leased | |
| Owner | BRE Broadcast, LLC | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is this antenna currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
| Is this 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 | Horizontal | |
| Type | Broadband Panel | |
| Number of Stations Supported | 8 | |
| Number of Panels | 24 | |
| Design power capacity in use | 100.0 % | |
| Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
| Upper Limit | 699.00 MHz | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 2500.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | RFS | |
| Model | PHP24C | |
| Year | 1999 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
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| 48772 | WPWR-TV |
| 10802 | WTTW |
| 22211 | WFLD |
| 47905 | WMAQ-TV |
| 70119 | WSNS-TV |
| 71428 | WCIU-TV |
| 72115 | WGN-TV |
| 73226 | WLS-TV |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | Yes |
| Type | New | |
| Number of channels supported | 7 | |
| Frequencies of channels supported | Upper and lower frequency | |
| Frequency | 470.0 MHz - 610.0 MHz |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| 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? | Yes | |
| Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Side 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: | 550.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | TFU-10DSC/VP-R CT170 | |
| Year | 2009 |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| 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? | Yes | |
| New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Side 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: | 503.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | TFU-14JSC/VP-R CT170 | |
| Year | 2019 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | The current WCIU main antenna is a slot antenna designed for channel 27. An equivalent replacement antenna is being proposed for channel 23. |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| 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 | 6 1/8 inches inches | |
| Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | Yes |
| 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 |
| Name | Description |
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Rigid Transmission Line-Copper |
T/L 6-50 EIA LENGTH 15' TO 20' FIXED FLG 1 END/ SWIVEL FLG 1 END |
State and City Taxes |
State and city taxes are required for equipment that is purchased, but not services. |
Test Transition |
Test transition used for sweeping |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Utilize Existing |
| 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 | Dielectric |
| Type | Rigid | |
| Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | Other | |
| Other Segment Length | 10 feet | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 270 feet per run |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Utilize Existing |
| Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
| Description of Use | Backup and Maintenance | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is this transmission currently shared with any other stations? | No | |
| Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | Andrew |
| 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 | 80 feet per run |
| Name | Description |
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Willis AUX Antenna |
Due to the change in location of the Willis AUX combiner room, it is estimated that we will need to add approx. 40' of line to the existing line to reach the new combiner room. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
| Tower Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
| Description of Use | Backup and Maintenance | |
| Ownership | Leased | |
| Is this tower consider Complex? | Located on Building | |
| 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? | No | |
| Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
| ASR Number | 1032960 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 41° 52' 44.0" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 087° 38' 08.0" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 1722.09 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 1435.35 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 595.14 feet | |
| Structure Type | BMAST - Building with Mast | |
| Tower Owner | 233 Broadcast, LLC | |
| Date Constructed | 09/30/2012 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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| 71283 | WCFS-FM | FM |
| 73226 | WLS-TV | DTV |
| 72115 | WGN-TV | DTV |
| 28621 | WBMX | FM |
| 6377 | WTMX | FM |
| 10802 | WTTW | DTV |
| 53971 | WEBG | FM |
| 48772 | WPWR-TV | DTV |
| 9613 | WBBM-FM | FM |
| 10981 | WCPX-TV | DTV |
| 47905 | WMAQ-TV | DTV |
| 10801 | WFMT | FM |
| 51165 | WGCI-FM | FM |
| 22211 | WFLD | DTV |
| 74178 | WKSC-FM | FM |
| 70042 | WLIT-FM | FM |
| 9617 | WBBM-TV | DTV |
| 73228 | WLS-FM | FM |
| 70119 | WSNS-TV | DTV |
| 32334 | WJYS | DTV |
| Users |
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| LM Land Mobile |
| LD TV Services |
| FX FM Services |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for documented tower |
| Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Minor Reinforcements needed |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Located on Building |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
| Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Leased | |
| Is this tower consider Complex? | Located on Building | |
| 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? | No | |
| Is tower compliant with Rev G? | No | |
| Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
| ASR Number | 1032959 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 41° 52' 44.1" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 087° 38' 10.2" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 1729.97 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 1435.35 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 595.14 feet | |
| Structure Type | BTWR - Building with Tower | |
| Tower Owner | 233 Broadcast, LLC | |
| Date Constructed | 01/01/2002 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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| 168662 | WMEU-CD | DTV |
| 10802 | WTTW | DTV |
| 6377 | WTMX | FM |
| 22211 | WFLD | DTV |
| 9613 | WBBM-FM | FM |
| 70042 | WLIT-FM | FM |
| 66978 | WEDE-CD | DTV |
| 9617 | WBBM-TV | DTV |
| 72115 | WGN-TV | DTV |
| 71425 | WWME-CD | DTV |
| 71283 | WCFS-FM | FM |
| 70119 | WSNS-TV | DTV |
| 73228 | WLS-FM | FM |
| 47905 | WMAQ-TV | DTV |
| 28621 | WBMX | FM |
| 10801 | WFMT | FM |
| 48772 | WPWR-TV | DTV |
| Users |
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| LD TV Services |
| FX FM Services |
| LM Land Mobile |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| 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 |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Located on Building |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | No |
| Number of Hours | N/A | |
| Explanation | N/A | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 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 | No |
| RF exposure measurements | No | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
| Number of Days | N/A | |
| Justification | N/A |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| 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 | 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? | No | |
| Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | Yes |
| Name | Description |
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Cylinder Entry Port Resoration |
See attached Willis Tower Budget Overview for EAST Tower RFS Systems. Willis Tower estimates $150,000 for the Cylinder Entry Port Restoration for the EAST Tower AUX antenna. WCIU's portion, $25,000. |
East Pole Material Disposal |
See attached Willis Tower Budget Overview for EAST Tower RFS Systems. Willis Tower estimates $80,000 for the East Pole Material Disposal for the EAST Tower AUX antenna. WCIU's portion, $13,333.33. |
Equipment Storage |
See attached Willis Tower Budget Overview for EAST Tower RFS Systems. Willis Tower estimates $2,000 for the Equipment Storage for the EAST Tower AUX antenna. WCIU's portion, $333.33. |
Transmission Line Installation |
See attached Willis Tower Budget Overview for EAST Tower RFS Systems. Willis Tower estimates $125,000 for the Transmission Line Installation of the EAST Tower AUX antenna. WCIU's portion, $20,833. |
Transmission Line Removal |
See attached Willis Tower Budget Overview for EAST Tower RFS Systems. Willis Tower estimates $250,000 for the Transmission Line Removal of the EAST Tower AUX antenna. WCIU's portion, $41,666.67. |
RF Safety Coordination |
See attached Willis Tower Budget Overview for EAST Tower RFS Systems. Willis Tower estimates $100,000 for the RF Safety Coordination of the EAST Tower AUX antenna. WCIU's portion, $16,666.67. |
Outside Project Management |
See attached Willis Tower Budget Overview for EAST Tower RFS Systems. Willis Tower estimates $95,000 for the Outside Project Management of the EAST Tower AUX antenna. WCIU's portion, $15,833. |
Combiner Room Construction |
See attached Willis Tower Budget Overview for EAST Tower RFS Systems. Willis Tower estimates $90,000 for the Combiner Room Construction for the EAST Tower AUX antenna. WCIU's portion, $12,857.14 |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $2,700,788.39 | $2,056,673.80 | N/A | $1,823,653.81 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $4,655,374.76 | $3,089,059.06 | N/A | $2,049,918.03 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter THU9evo-40 | $2,141,065.94 | $1,690,022.77 | $1,502,225.23 | ||
| Transmitter Installation | $80,168.00 | $80,168.00 | Willis Tower requires union labor for all electric and cooling connections. This is a general allowance to cover the additional labor fees for union labor to perform the transmitter installation and building water connections. | $80,168.00 | N/A |
| Structural Modifications | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | Willis Tower requires loading studies for heavy equipment that is installed in the building. As a result, it is anticipated that additional reinforcement will be required. Actual costs to be determined once final equipment selection has been made. | N/A | N/A |
| Structural Analysis | $5,500.00 | $5,500.00 | Willis Tower requires loading studies for equipment that exceeds normal tenant office loads, such as broadcast equipment. Actual costs to be determined once final equipment selection has been made. | N/A | N/A |
| State and City Taxes | $125,297.54 | $125,297.54 | State and city taxes are required for equipment that is purchased, but not services. State tax is 6.25% and Chicago is an additional 4%, 10.25% total. | N/A | N/A |
| 10 Ton system | $38,900.00 | $37,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Other Electrical Service: Retrofit of existing electric service for WCIU Primary Transmitter | $83,200.40 | $83,200.40 | This allocation covers the cost of both the Primary and Auxiliary transmitters due to a common electrical distribution system. See binder cover letter for additional details. | $83,200.40 | The Actual totals are the same as the Estimated Cost, $83,200.40. |
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW | $1,788,000.00 | $1,338,856.83 | N/A | $1,338,856.83 | N/A |
| Auxiliary Transmitter THU9evo-8 | $559,722.45 | $366,651.03 | $321,428.58 | ||
| State and City Taxes | $28,222.45 | $28,222.45 | State and city taxes are required for equipment that is purchased, but not services. | N/A | N/A |
| Transmitter Installation | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | Willis Tower requires union labor for all electric and cooling connections. This is a general allowance to cover the additional labor fees for union labor to perform the transmitter installation and building water connections. | $20,000.00 | N/A |
| Structural Modifications | $12,500.00 | $12,500.00 | Willis Tower requires loading studies for heavy equipment that is installed in the building. As a result, it is anticipated that additional reinforcement will be required. Actual costs to be determined once final equipment selection has been made. | N/A | N/A |
| Structural Analysis | $4,500.00 | $4,500.00 | Willis Tower requires loading studies for equipment that exceeds normal tenant office loads, such as broadcast equipment. Actual costs to be determined once final equipment selection has been made. | N/A | N/A |
| Other Electrical Service: Retrofit of existing electrical service for WCIU Auxiliary Transmitter | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW | $494,500.00 | $301,428.58 | N/A | $301,428.58 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
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| Transmitter Installation | |
| Structural Modifications | Information not provided. |
| Structural Analysis | Information not provided. |
| State and City Taxes | Information not provided. |
| 10 Ton system | Information not provided. |
| Other Electrical Service: Retrofit of existing electric service for WCIU Primary Transmitter | |
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW | |
| State and City Taxes | Information not provided. |
| Transmitter Installation | |
| Structural Modifications | Information not provided. |
| Structural Analysis | Information not provided. |
| Other Electrical Service: Retrofit of existing electrical service for WCIU Auxiliary Transmitter | Information not provided. |
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $287,537.57 | $273,200.13 | N/A | $191,277.27 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $4,655,374.76 | $3,089,059.06 | N/A | $2,049,918.03 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna TFU-14JSC/VP-R CT170 | $196,607.57 | $199,157.27 | $191,277.27 | ||
| Test Transition | $2,379.60 | $2,379.60 | N/A | $2,379.60 | N/A |
| State and City Taxes | $10,958.36 | $10,958.36 | N/A | $10,958.36 | N/A |
| Rigid Transmission Line-Copper | $1,856.70 | $1,856.70 | N/A | $1,856.70 | 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 | $0.00 | WCIU elected not to do this since the installation options were limited. |
| Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $23,150.00 | $28,948.10 | See additional details provided in the WCIU Primary Antenna Side Mounts Rebuild Binder. | $28,948.10 | N/A |
| Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $12,300.00 | $10,281.60 | N/A | $10,281.60 | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $5,760.00 | N/A | $2,880.00 | N/A |
| UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 503 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized | $133,972.91 | $133,972.91 | A 6" 50 ohm to 75 ohm transformer and 6" tuner section were required. Additional details included in the WCIU Primary Antenna Transformer and Tuner Binder. | $133,972.91 | Test |
| Auxiliary Antenna PHP24C | $90,930.00 | $74,042.86 | $0.00 | ||
| New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $67,642.86 | N/A | $0.00 | Original estimated costs were provided to tenants by Willis Tower. Actual costs have slightly exceeded the estimated costs. In addition, the estimates did not include taxes. |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Test Transition | |
| State and City Taxes | |
| Rigid Transmission Line-Copper | |
| Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | Information not provided. |
| Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | |
| Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | |
| UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 503 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized | |
| New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | Information not provided. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $8,000.00 | $8,000.00 | N/A | $5,847.85 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $4,655,374.76 | $3,089,059.06 | N/A | $2,049,918.03 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Auxiliary Transmission Line | $8,000.00 | $8,000.00 | $5,847.85 | ||
| Willis AUX Antenna | $8,000.00 | $8,000.00 | Due to the relocation of the Willis Tower AUX antenna combiner room, WCIU is required to extend the existing 5" flex line 80' from the old combiner room to the new combiner room. (80'x$100/ft) | $5,847.85 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Willis AUX Antenna |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $1,396,900.00 | $497,501.33 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $4,655,374.76 | $3,089,059.06 | N/A | $2,049,918.03 | N/A |
| Auxiliary Tower BMAST | $791,600.00 | $325,001.33 | $0.00 | ||
| Tower Helicopter Lift | $200,000.00 | $200,000.00 | See attached Willis Tower Budget Overview for EAST Tower RFS Systems. Willis Tower estimates $600,000 for the NE Decommission Lift of the EAST Tower AUX antenna. WCIU's portion, $200,000. | N/A | N/A |
| Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $75,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $33,333.33 | See attached Willis Tower Budget Overview for EAST Tower RFS Systems. Willis Tower estimates $200,000 for the East Pole Decommission Prep Work of the EAST Tower AUX antenna. WCIU's portion, $33,333.33. | N/A | N/A |
| Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $16,668.00 | See attached Willis Tower Budget Overview for EAST Tower RFS Systems. Willis Tower estimates $100,000 for the East Pole Decommissioning of the EAST Tower AUX antenna. WCIU's portion, $16,666.67 | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Tower BTWR | $605,300.00 | $172,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $75,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | $26,300.00 | $12,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | The original estimates were provided to tenants by Willis Tower. Actual costs have slightly exceeding their estimates due to unforeseen structural requirements by the City of Chicago. |
| Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $85,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Tower Helicopter Lift | Information not provided. |
| Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | Information not provided. |
| Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | Information not provided. |
| Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | |
| Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | Information not provided. |
| Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | |
| Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $48,545.00 | $40,645.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $4,655,374.76 | $3,089,059.06 | N/A | $2,049,918.03 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $48,545.00 | $40,645.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $7,360.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $4,000.00 | 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 - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application | $4,210.00 | $4,210.00 | 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 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,580.00 | 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 | $2,105.00 | 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 |
| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | 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 | $0.00 | WCIU was able to coordinate with other broadcasters without accruing any additional costs. |
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $213,603.80 | $213,038.80 | N/A | $29,139.10 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $4,655,374.76 | $3,089,059.06 | N/A | $2,049,918.03 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $213,603.80 | $213,038.80 | $29,139.10 | ||
| Combiner Room Construction | $12,857.14 | $12,857.14 | See attached Willis Tower Budget Overview for EAST Tower RFS Systems. Willis Tower estimates $90,000 for the Combiner Room Construction of the EAST Tower AUX antenna. WCIU's portion, $12,857.14. | N/A | N/A |
| Outside Project Management | $15,833.33 | $15,833.33 | See attached Willis Tower Budget Overview for EAST Tower RFS Systems. Willis Tower estimates $95,000 for the Outside Project Management of the EAST Tower AUX antenna. WCIU's portion, $15,833.33. | $0.00 | N/A |
| RF Safety Coordination | $16,666.67 | $16,666.67 | See attached Willis Tower Budget Overview for EAST Tower RFS Systems. Willis Tower estimates $100,000 for the RF Safety Coordination of the EAST Tower AUX antenna. WCIU's portion, $16,666.67. | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission Line Removal | $41,666.67 | $41,666.67 | See attached Willis Tower Budget Overview for EAST Tower RFS Systems. Willis Tower estimates $250,000 for the Transmission Line Removal of the EAST Tower AUX antenna. WCIU's portion, $41,666.67. | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission Line Installation | $20,833.33 | $20,833.33 | See attached Willis Tower Budget Overview for EAST Tower RFS Systems. Willis Tower estimates $125,000 for the Transmission Line Installation of the EAST Tower AUX antenna. WCIU's portion, $20,833.33 | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Storage | $333.33 | $333.33 | See attached Willis Tower Budget Overview for EAST Tower RFS Systems. Willis Tower estimates $2,000 for the Equipment Storage of the EAST Tower AUX antenna. WCIU's portion, $333.33. | N/A | N/A |
| East Pole Material Disposal | $13,333.33 | $13,333.33 | See attached Willis Tower Budget Overview for EAST Tower RFS Systems. Willis Tower estimates $80,000 for the East Pole Material Disposal of the EAST Tower AUX antenna. WCIU's portion, $13,333.33 | N/A | N/A |
| Cylinder Entry Port Resoration | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | See attached Willis Tower Budget Overview for EAST Tower RFS Systems. Willis Tower estimates $150,000 for the Cylinder Entry Port Restoration of the EAST Tower AUX antenna. WCIU's portion, $25,000. | N/A | N/A |
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | Notification to all MVPD regarding channel changes. | $0.00 | WCIU was able to coordinate with MVPDs without accruing any additional costs. |
| 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) | $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 | Removal of WCIU IOT transmitter cabinets, beam supplies, RF System, cooling system, electrical system. See attachments "MSG4442226_2020, 0310 Exclusive Construction Proposal" | $23,889.10 | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $325.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | $5,250.00 | N/A |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | Willis Tower loading dock after hours fees. | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Combiner Room Construction | Information not provided. |
| Outside Project Management | |
| RF Safety Coordination | Information not provided. |
| Transmission Line Removal | Information not provided. |
| Transmission Line Installation | Information not provided. |
| Equipment Storage | Information not provided. |
| East Pole Material Disposal | Information not provided. |
| Cylinder Entry Port Resoration | Information not provided. |
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | 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) | |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification | |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | Information not provided. |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $4,655,374.76 | $3,089,059.06 | $2,049,918.03 |
| 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. | Kyle Walker VP, Technology 12/14/2020 |
