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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:
65681
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WTAE-TV
Channel:
27 (UHF)
File Number:
0000026711
FRN:
0001587583
Date Submitted:
12/14/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Hearst Stations Inc.

Doing Business As: Hearst Stations Inc.

C/O BROOKS, PIERCE, ET. AL.

P.O. BOX 1800

RALEIGH, NC 27602

United States

+1 (919) 839-0300 shartzell@brookspierce.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 See attached document

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
Year 1999
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 44 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? Yes
Manufacturer
Model ULXTE-60
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 38 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Existing IOT transmitter cannot be converted to post-transition channel, see GatesAir EOL and HTV IOT to Solid-State Justification statements. An IOT replacement is more expensive than proposed SS transmitter. See attached Comark IOT Transmitter quote.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

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 transmitter electrical installation
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? Yes
Size 2000.0 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

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

RF Accessories

Additional RF components required for transmitter operation and integration into current RF environment.

Change Order 1

8-pole filters, RF components, copper cooling lines

Shipping

Transmitter shipping

Transmitter de-install

Remove old transmitter

Electrical Accessories

Surge Protection and transformer

Change Order 2

RF impedance transformer

Change Order 3

additional required RF components

Change Order 5

pipe for transmitter test load (plumbing kit)

Change Order 4

additional installation supplies

Remote Control

transmitter remote control equipment

Antennas

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

Auxiliary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use backup to main antenna
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 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: 207.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TLP-16-I-C
Year 1999

Auxiliary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Interim/Aux
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 Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Slot
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels/Bays 16
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 608.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 57.8 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 628.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-16WB
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Current auxiliary antenna is channel specific. The TFU-16WB is a broadband antenna that can be used for both pre and post transition channels facilitating a smooth and on-time transition to new channel.

Auxiliary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? No
Type
Number of channels supported N/A
Frequencies of channels supported N/A
Frequency 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? Broadband
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? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Auxiliary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Shipping

Antenna shipping

Sales Tax

antenna sales tax

Impedence Transformer

50 ohm to 75 ohm transformer

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? 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 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: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-30DSC-R CT150
Year 2004

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? 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 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: 628.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-24JSC-R CT150
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna Current antenna is channel specific (51) and cannot be used on post-transition channel (27). Must be replaced

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? No
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? No
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

Feed Through Components

Line sections & elbows

Sales Tax

antenna sales tax

Shipping

Antenna shipping

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 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 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1030 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Line refurbish

parts to refurbish line to work properly with new channel

Line sweep

transmission line sweep to check operation on repack channel

Shipping

shipping of transmission line cut pieces and additional components

Additional Line Components

additional transmission line components needed

Auxiliary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Backup
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 Rigid
Diameter 3 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 880 feet per run

Auxiliary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Interim/Auxiliary
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 880 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line The current auxiliary line must be replaced with a line capable of handling higher power since station will be operating for extended time on auxiliary antenna on both pre and post transition channels. This helps ensure a smooth and on-time transition.

Auxiliary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Sales Tax

transmission line sales tax

Shipping

shipping for transmission line components

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? 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? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1025144
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 40° 16' 49.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 079° 48' 10.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1062.98 feet
Support Structure Height 892.38 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 982.93 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Hearst Stations Inc.
Date Constructed 08/07/1958


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 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 N/A
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Tower Consulting

tower consulting and tower project management

Road Repair

repair damage to road due to heavy equipment

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 200
Explanation Additional RF experience needed
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 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

Name Description

Transmitter Site Survey

Transmitter planning survey & transmitter building drawings

Non-Catalog legal expenses

Non-Catalog expenses for legal advice and services, including financial/reimbursement review, transition reporting, transition procedures, and other transition-related issues

Other Expenses

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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 Yes
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? No
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

Contract labor

labor directly related to the station channel change

in-house labor

in-house labor directly related to station's repack

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 $1,832,574.22 $1,359,272.66 N/A $1,359,272.66 N/A
Total for all systems $3,108,217.66 $2,412,120.85 N/A $2,322,069.98 N/A
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-60 $1,832,574.22 $1,359,272.66 $1,359,272.66
Transmitter de-install $22,128.40 $22,128.40 removal of current transmitter to make space for replacement $22,128.40 N/A
Electrical Accessories $10,415.29 $10,415.29 Manufacturer required electrical components $10,415.29 N/A
Change Order 2 $1,126.25 $1,126.25 RF impedance transformer $1,126.25 N/A
Change Order 5 $2,786.23 $2,786.23 plumbing kit for transmitter test load $2,786.23 N/A
Remote Control $9,097.41 $9,097.41 Equipment needed to remotely control repack transmitter $9,097.41 N/A
Change Order 3 $3,388.32 $3,388.32 required RF components $3,388.32 N/A
RF Accessories $76,222.30 $76,222.30 Additional RF components required for transmitter operation and integration into current RF environment. $76,222.30 N/A
Change Order 1 $14,888.21 $14,888.21 required transmitter components $14,888.21 N/A
Shipping $16,404.40 $16,404.40 Transmitter shipping $16,404.40 N/A
Change Order 4 $470.64 $470.64 installation supplies $470.64 N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 2000.0 $3,860.00 $3,860.00 Modifications needed for installation of repack transmitter $3,860.00 N/A
Other Electrical Service: transmitter electrical installation $194,186.77 $194,186.77 transmitter electrical installation per quotes and change orders $194,186.77 Sub-total and estimate are identical. $194,186.77
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW $1,473,000.00 $999,698.44 GatesAir quote sections A, B & E. This is the transmitter, mask filter, installation and proof per the FCC "transmitter" definition. $999,698.44 999,698.44
Other Electrical Service: transmitter installation electrical service $4,600.00 $4,600.00 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***required transmitter installation electrical service per attached quotes $4,600.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Transmitter de-install

Component Description:
WTAE transmitter de-install
Amount:
$22,128.40
Electrical Accessories

Component Description:
WTAE transmitter electrical
Amount:
$10,415.29
Change Order 2

Component Description:
WTAE transmitter CO 2
Amount:
$1,126.25
Change Order 5

Component Description:
WTAE transmitter change order 5
Amount:
$2,786.23
Remote Control

Component Description:
WTAE transmitter remote control
Amount:
$9,097.41
Change Order 3

Component Description:
WTAE transmitter CO 3
Amount:
$3,388.32
RF Accessories

Component Description:
WTAE transmitter RF accessories
Amount:
$76,222.30
Change Order 1

Component Description:
WTAE transmitter CO 1
Amount:
$14,888.21
Shipping

Component Description:
WTAE transmitter shipping 1
Amount:
$13,693.65

Component Description:
WTAE transmitter shipping 2
Amount:
$2,710.75
Change Order 4

Component Description:
WTAE transmitter CO 4
Amount:
$470.64
Other -- Building Addition Size: 2000.0

Component Description:
WTAE transmitter room modifications
Amount:
$3,860.00
Other Electrical Service: transmitter electrical installation

Component Description:
WTAE transmitter electrical installation 3
Amount:
$8,585.00

Component Description:
WTAE transmitter installation electrical 1
Amount:
$103,020.00

Component Description:
WTAE transmitter installation electrical 2
Amount:
$60,095.00

Component Description:
WTAE additional transmitter electrical
Amount:
$3,784.77

Component Description:
WTAE transmitter installation electrical CO1
Amount:
$18,702.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW

Component Description:
WTAE transmitter
Amount:
$231,479.67

Component Description:
WTAE transmitter one-third prior to ship
Amount:
$374,450.85

Component Description:
WTAE transmitter installation
Amount:
$59,761.65

Component Description:
Transmitter 2nd deposit
Amount:
$215,264.19

Component Description:
Transmitter 1st deposit
Amount:
$118,742.08
Other Electrical Service: transmitter installation electrical service

Component Description:
WTAE preliminary electrical work for transmitter replacement
Amount:
$4,600.00

Cost Information

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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 $402,412.32 $329,452.32 N/A $329,452.32 N/A
Total for all systems $3,108,217.66 $2,412,120.85 N/A $2,322,069.98 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-24JSC-R CT150 $229,824.00 $194,044.00 $194,044.00
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 628 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized $183,024.00 $183,024.00 antenna cost per attached Dielectric invoices $183,024.00 Progress payments and accessories not itemized.
Shipping $4,620.00 $4,620.00 shipping per Dielectric quote $4,620.00 N/A
Feed Through Components $0.00 $0.00 additional RF components required for antenna installation per attached Dielectric quote $0.00 N/A
Sales Tax $0.00 $0.00 estimated antenna sales tax based on Pennsylvania state and local sales tax rate of 7% N/A N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Auxiliary Antenna TFU-16WB $172,588.32 $135,408.32 $135,408.32
Shipping $3,029.48 $3,029.48 shipping per attached Dielectric invoice $3,029.48 N/A
Sales Tax $0.00 $0.00 estimated antenna sales tax based on Pennsylvania state and local sales tax rate of 7% N/A N/A
Impedence Transformer $0.00 $0.00 transformer to match antenna to transmission line $0.00 Rounding Error for the difference in cost.
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 16 bay,, 628 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized $125,978.84 $125,978.84 antenna price per attached Dielectric quote $125,978.84 Progress payments - accessories not itemized
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $13,700.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
WTAE main antenna sweep
Amount:
$6,400.00
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 628 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized

Component Description:
WTAE Dielectric Main antenna payment 3 - 45%; $91,512
Amount:
$91,512.00

Component Description:
WTAE Dielectric Main Antenna 9.13.2017; $91,512 payments 1&2 - 45%
Amount:
$91,512.00

Component Description:
WTAE: Reimbursement request withdrawn
Amount:
N/A
Shipping

Component Description:
WTAE main antenna shipping
Amount:
$4,620.00
Feed Through Components Information not provided.
Sales Tax Information not provided.
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) Information not provided.
Shipping

Component Description:
WTAE aux antenna shipping
Amount:
$3,029.48
Sales Tax Information not provided.
Impedence Transformer Information not provided.
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
WTAE auxiliary antenna and line sweep
Amount:
$6,400.00
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 16 bay,, 628 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized

Component Description:
WTAE Dielectric Auxiliary Antenna; payment 3 - 45%; 9.13.2017; $62,989.42
Amount:
$62,989.42

Component Description:
WTAE Dielectric Auxiliary Antenna; payments 1&2 - 45%; 9.13.2017; $62,989.42
Amount:
$62,989.42
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) 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 $219,644.52 $180,451.91 N/A $180,451.91 N/A
Total for all systems $3,108,217.66 $2,412,120.85 N/A $2,322,069.98 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $15,226.11 $15,226.11 $15,226.11
Line sweep $2,866.13 $2,866.13 standard line sweep cost $2,866.13 N/A
Line refurbish $0.00 $0.00 required transmission line parts $0.00 N/A
Additional Line Components $11,971.33 $11,971.33 Additional transmission line parts needed for project $11,971.33 N/A
Shipping $388.65 $388.65 shipping for transmission line cut sections and other transmission line components $388.65 N/A
Auxiliary Transmission Line $204,418.41 $165,225.80 $165,225.80
Sales Tax $0.00 $0.00 estimated sales tax based on Pennsylvania state and local sales tax rate of 7% $0.00 N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" broadband $204,160.00 $164,967.39 price per Dielectric quotes and invoices $164,967.39 N/A
Shipping $258.41 $258.41 shipping for transmission line cut sections and other transmission line components $258.41 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Line sweep

Component Description:
WTAE transmission line sweep
Amount:
$2,866.13
Line refurbish

Component Description:
Station reimbursed for non-reimbursable expense (transmission line refurbish)
Amount:
($9,100.00)

Component Description:
WTAE transmission line refurbish parts
Amount:
$9,100.00
Additional Line Components

Component Description:
WTAE additional transmission line parts 2
Amount:
$349.53

Component Description:
WTAE additional transmission line parts 1
Amount:
$9,232.00

Component Description:
WTAE additional transmission line parts 3
Amount:
$2,389.80
Shipping

Component Description:
WTAE shipping for transmission line part
Amount:
$28.20

Component Description:
WTAE shipping for transmission line part 2
Amount:
$360.45
Sales Tax Information not provided.
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" broadband

Component Description:
WTAE additional aux transmission line pieces
Amount:
$12,587.43

Component Description:
WTAE transmission line cut piece with shipping
Amount:
$5,707.90

Component Description:
WTAE auxiliary transmission line
Amount:
$6,184.76

Component Description:
WTAE Dielectric Aux Transmission Line; payment 3 - 45%; $68,425.25
Amount:
$68,425.25

Component Description:
WTAE Dielectric Aux transmission line; payment 3 - 45%; $68,425.25
Amount:
$68,425.25

Component Description:
WTAE additional transmission line cut pieces
Amount:
$3,636.80
Shipping

Component Description:
WTAE shipping for aux T/L piece
Amount:
$258.41

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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 $391,918.00 $318,483.68 N/A $318,483.68 N/A
Total for all systems $3,108,217.66 $2,412,120.85 N/A $2,322,069.98 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $391,918.00 $318,483.68 $318,483.68
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $13,750.00 See quotes $13,750.00 N/A
Tower Consulting $4,138.00 $4,138.00 tower consulting and tower project management - quote attached $4,138.00 N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $293,915.68 Antenna replacements. See attached quote "WTAE Coast to Coast Tower Agreement Complete 18-04-18.pdf" and Change Order invoice $293,915.68 N/A
Road Repair $6,680.00 $6,680.00 see associated invoice $6,680.00 N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
WTAE tower engineering evaluation 1
Amount:
$3,625.00

Component Description:
WTAE tower engineering evaluation 2
Amount:
$3,625.00

Component Description:
WTAE tower rigorous analysis
Amount:
$6,500.00
Tower Consulting

Component Description:
WXII tower project management 2
Amount:
$100.00

Component Description:
WTAE: Tower consulting invoice 1
Amount:
$4,038.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
WTAE tower work change order 1
Amount:
$31,640.68

Component Description:
WTAE tower work progress payment
Amount:
$90,000.00

Component Description:
WTAE tower work invoice 1 (see quote page 14)
Amount:
$92,275.00

Component Description:
WTAE tower work progress payment 3
Amount:
$30,000.00

Component Description:
WTAE tower work progress payment 2
Amount:
$50,000.00
Road Repair

Component Description:
WTAE tower site road repair
Amount:
$6,680.00
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications Information not provided.

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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 $223,227.00 $192,855.08 N/A $105,304.21 N/A
Total for all systems $3,108,217.66 $2,412,120.85 N/A $2,322,069.98 N/A
Outside Professional Services $223,227.00 $192,855.08 $105,304.21
Non-Catalog legal expenses $20,000.00 $20,000.00 Non-Catalog expenses for legal advice and services, including financial/reimbursement review, transition reporting, transition procedures, and other transition-related issues $13,332.82 N/A
Transmitter Site Survey $22,042.00 $22,042.00 Transmitter planning survey & transmitter building drawings quote attached $22,042.00 N/A
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $0.00 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
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $7,360.00 $2,157.80 N/A $2,157.80 N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $934.40 N/A $934.40 N/A
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application $4,210.00 $1,548.60 N/A $1,548.60 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $2,148.03 N/A $2,148.03 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $4,100.00 $1,062.50 N/A $1,062.50 N/A
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $100.00 N/A $100.00 N/A
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application $2,105.00 $837.50 N/A $837.50 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $2,025.00 N/A $2,025.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $4,262.50 N/A $4,262.50 N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A $1,617.46 N/A
Project management of the transition $31,600.00 $52,986.75 see Kube Broadcast Consulting invoices $52,985.60 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $250.00 N/A $250.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Non-Catalog legal expenses

Component Description:
WTAE non-catalog legal 4
Amount:
$1,529.60

Component Description:
WTAE non-catalog legal 6
Amount:
$288.50

Component Description:
WTAE non-catalog legal 5
Amount:
$94.00

Component Description:
WTAE Non-Catalog expenses for legal services
Amount:
$4,852.00

Component Description:
WTAE non-catalog legal 1
Amount:
$2,878.70

Component Description:
WTAE non-catalog legal 2
Amount:
$3,690.02
Transmitter Site Survey

Component Description:
WTAE Field Service, GatesAir 6/30/2016 $22,042
Amount:
$22,042.00
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
WTAE Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization
Amount:
$1,499.80

Component Description:
WTAE Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization
Amount:
$658.00
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
WTAE Prepare and file FCC Form 2100 (main) License to Cover Application
Amount:
$934.40
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application

Component Description:
WTAE Aux Antenna, Prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application
Amount:
$1,548.60
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
WTAE Prepare and File FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application
Amount:
$163.80

Component Description:
WTAE Prepare and File FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application
Amount:
$1,054.53

Component Description:
WTAE Prepare and File FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application
Amount:
$929.70
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
WTAE RF consulting for interim antenna STA 2
Amount:
$250.00

Component Description:
WTAE RF consulting for interim antenna STA 1
Amount:
$812.50
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application

Component Description:
WTAE RF consulting auxiliary antenna license to cover
Amount:
$100.00
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
WTAE engineering for auxiliary antenna construction permit
Amount:
$837.50
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
WTAE CP engineering prep
Amount:
$2,025.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
WTAE engineering study 2
Amount:
$2,125.00

Component Description:
WTAE engineering study 1
Amount:
$1,312.50

Component Description:
WTAE engineering study 3
Amount:
$825.00
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
WTAE Prepare and/or review reimbursement Form 399-3
Amount:
$235.00

Component Description:
WTAE Prepare and/or review reimbursement Form 399
Amount:
$1,082.40

Component Description:
WTAE Prepare and/or review reimbursement Form 399-2
Amount:
$300.06
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
WTAE Kube 7
Amount:
$35,720.47

Component Description:
WTAE Kube 3
Amount:
$2,347.94

Component Description:
WTAE Kube 4
Amount:
$75.00

Component Description:
WTAE Kube 2
Amount:
$75.00

Component Description:
WTAE Kube 6
Amount:
$10,645.56

Component Description:
WTAE Kube 5
Amount:
$3,746.63

Component Description:
WTAE Kube 1
Amount:
$375.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
WTAE engineering for license to cover
Amount:
$250.00

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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 $38,441.60 $31,605.20 N/A $29,105.20 N/A
Total for all systems $3,108,217.66 $2,412,120.85 N/A $2,322,069.98 N/A
Other Expenses $38,441.60 $31,605.20 $29,105.20
in-house labor $7,534.94 $7,534.94 in-house labor directly related to station's repack $7,534.94 -
Contract labor $4,209.46 $4,209.46 accounting labor directly related to the Spectrum Repack project $4,209.46 N/A
Local Zoning $0.00 $0.00 need quote N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 N/A $190.00 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $660.00 Main and Auxiliary $660.00 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $1,110.00 N/A $1,110.00 N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $4,393.60 N/A $4,393.60 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $3,207.20 $3,207.20 Cost per DTV Notification quote $3,207.20 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $2,500.00 $2,500.00 Attorney review to ensure FCC compliance N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $0.00 $0.00 Estimate for 1 year of antenna storage. See attached Dielectric document. N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $7,800.00 $7,800.00 disposal of two transmitter high-voltage beam supplies $7,800.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
in-house labor

Component Description:
WTAE in-house accounting labor 1
Amount:
$5,709.60

Component Description:
WTAE in-house repack project labor 2017
Amount:
$1,825.34
Contract labor

Component Description:
WTAE accounting labor
Amount:
$4,209.46
Local Zoning Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request

Component Description:
WTAE Engineering STA application fee
Amount:
$190.00
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application

Component Description:
WTAE Auxiliary antenna license to cover application fee
Amount:
$335.00

Component Description:
WTAE Main antenna license to cover application fee
Amount:
$325.00
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application

Component Description:
WTAE Auxiliary antenna construction permit application fee
Amount:
$1,110.00
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
WTAE medical notification
Amount:
$4,393.60
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
WTAE MVPD notification
Amount:
$3,207.20
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage Information not provided.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)

Component Description:
WTAE transmitter HV beam supplies disposal
Amount:
$7,800.00

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $3,108,217.66 $2,412,120.85 $2,322,069.98

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.

John Drain

Hearst Television SVP Chief Financial Officer


12/14/2020

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.

Douglas Durkee

Hearst Television Manager of Spectrum Repack


12/14/2020

Attachments

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