Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION |
Eric Brass 1 Guest Street Boston, MA 02135 United States |
+1 (617) 300-4405 | ERIC_BRASS@WGBH.ORG | Not-for-Profit |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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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 | WGBX will operate on Ch. 43 from an interim site for 10-12 mos. while extensive tower work is conducted and then resume operations on Ch. 32 at its original tower. After the transition, WGBX will retune its interim transmitter to replace its existing aux. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Retune Existing |
Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
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 | Harris |
Model | Ranger CZ1000L | |
Year | 2011 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 1 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New IOT Tubes | Number of Tubes (including accessories) needed | N/A |
New Mask Filter | ||
Power | 30 kW | |
Other Power | N/A | |
New Exciter | Is a new exciter needed? | No |
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 | 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 |
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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 | Millennium CTT-U-DCX-1H | |
Year | 2001 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Single | |
Power Capacity | 22.3 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 | THU9-60 EVO 88.8kW | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 88.8 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | See attachment "Transmitter Justification" |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 300 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
Size | N/A | |
Length | N/A | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | Conduit and wiring material and labor costs required for new 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 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | THU9-EVO 73.5 kW | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 73.5 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Transitional site required to maintain full power operations during the 10-12 months while a reinforcement and new combiner system are installed on the existing tower. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | Yes |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 300 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 4 inches | |
Length | 150.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
Description | N/A | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Cooling Only | |
Size | 20 tons | |
Other Size | N/A | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | Yes |
Size | 250.0 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 | |
Inside RF System | Is an additional interior RF system required to support this interim transmitter? | Yes |
Name | Description |
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Distribution and Encoding |
Distribution and Encoding |
Engineering and Design |
Interim and Main: Site Survey and Lidar Scanning,Outdoor Cooling Equipment Study, Design Coordination and Construction/Permit Set, Construction Phase Services-Site Inspection Visits/Punchlist |
RF Monitoring |
RF monitoring system |
Microwave Link to Interim Site |
Link from studio to interim transmitter site |
Emergency Generator |
Interim Tower Generator. Includes $100,000 connection fee. Paragraph 3(b). |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Lease New |
Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | American Tower | |
Site | N/A | |
Is this antenna currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
Is this antenna directional? | No | |
Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Bottom | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 5 | |
Number of Panels | 24 | |
Design power capacity in use | 87.1 % | |
Lower Limit | 500.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 660.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 625.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TAD24UDA-5-60MR | |
Year | 2001 |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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25456 | WBZ-TV |
65684 | WCVB-TV |
72099 | WGBH-TV |
73982 | WSBK-TV |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Lease New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | American Tower | |
Is antenna shared? | Yes | |
Is antenna directional? | No | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 5 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 14 | |
Lower Limit | 500.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 590.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 83.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 922.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | PEP70E | |
Year | 2020 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Existing antenna not usable at new channel assignments. |
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 | 4 | |
Frequencies of channels supported | RF channel | |
Frequency | N/A | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | No | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | Broadband | |
Feed Line Size | 7 3/16 inches inches | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | |
Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
RF Channel Number |
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20 |
21 |
32 |
33 |
Name | Description |
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Combiner Installation |
Installation and commission of combiner system. See ATC quotation. |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | American Tower | |
Is antenna shared? | Yes | |
Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Bottom | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 4 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 14 | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 608.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 85.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 200.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TUM-AP-04-14/56-2-B | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Interim antenna required for transitional site during the 10-12 months while a reinforcement and new combiner system are installed on the existing tower. |
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 | 4 | |
Frequencies of channels supported | RF channel | |
Frequency | N/A | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | No | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | B | |
Feed Line Size | 8 3/16 inches | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an 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? | Yes |
RF Channel Number |
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33 |
20 |
21 |
32 |
Name | Description |
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Nitrogen Generator |
Nitrogen Generator Upgrade. |
Tower rental |
One-time tower rental during market repack period. |
Combiner Installation |
WGBX shared expense of installation, testing and commissioning of combiner |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | Leased | |
Owner | American Tower | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | Yes | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | Dielectric |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 8 3/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 3 | |
Length | 1469 feet per run |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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72099 | WGBH-TV |
25456 | WBZ-TV |
65684 | WCVB-TV |
73982 | WSBK-TV |
Name | Description |
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Transmission line refurbish |
Refurbish existing transmission lines per ATC. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Lease New |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | American Tower LLC | |
Site | N/A | |
Is this transmission currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 8 3/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 2 | |
Length | 200 feet per run |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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25456 | WBZ-TV |
73982 | WSBK-TV |
65684 | WCVB-TV |
30577 | WUTF-TV |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Lease New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 8 3/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 19 1/2 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 2 | |
Length | 20 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Connection of tower to new equipment. |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Lease New | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 8 3/16 inches | |
Segment Length | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | ||
Number of parallel runs | 2 | |
Length | 1250 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Interim site requires transmission line to accommodate interim antenna. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Interim Tower | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Candelabra | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
Others Types of Users | No | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1004233 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 42° 18' 10.7" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 071° 13' 04.9" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1200.77 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1101.04 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 150.92 feet | |
Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
Tower Owner | American Towers, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 04/19/2005 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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6463 | WFXT | DTV |
13806 | WZLX | FM |
22667 | WODS | AM |
1901 | WBZ-FM | FM |
26897 | WWBX | FM |
73238 | WLVI | DTV |
49385 | WXRV | FM |
72098 | WGBX-TV | DTV |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for tower with candelabra |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Minor Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Candelabra |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
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? | No | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
Others Types of Users | No | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Yes | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1003433 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 42° 18' 37.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 071° 14' 12.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1296.24 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1192.24 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 152.89 feet | |
Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
Tower Owner | American Tower, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1957 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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72099 | WGBH-TV | DTV |
65684 | WCVB-TV | DTV |
68241 | WBUR-FM | FM |
73982 | WSBK-TV | DTV |
25456 | WBZ-TV | DTV |
10542 | WKLB-FM | FM |
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 | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Tower Permit Package |
Generation of a construction drawing package per ATC quote |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 95 | |
Explanation | American Tower (ATC) outside project management required to coordinate WGBX w multiple broadcasters including interim move to second tower with shared antenna and related infrastructure | |
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 | 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 | Yes |
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 | Yes |
Non-zoning permits | Yes | |
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? | 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 |
Name | Description |
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Building Renovation |
Modifications to existing buildings needed to house new transmitter. |
Engineering Construction Services |
Site Survey and Lidar Scanning; Outdoor Cooling Equipment Study; Design Coordination and Construction/Permit Set; Construction Phase Services and Project Expenses |
Pre planning survey and engineering |
Site and transmitter building drawings. |
RF System Commission |
Testing of the combiner system for optimal transmission patterns per ATC documentation |
Site coordination meetings |
Site coordination with broadcasters, contractors and vendors involved with the site deliveries and construction. Per attached ATC documentation |
Transition site encoding and transport stream conversion |
Enable transition to the temporary transitional site. |
Transmitter Installation and Commissioning |
Transmitter Installation and Commissioning |
Transmitter and RF System |
Set-up, installation, commissioning and proof of performance of Interim and Main transmitter systems. Marsand, Inc. - Main $93,400, Int. $72,500 |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $5,571,448.62 | $4,589,598.24 | N/A | $2,478,734.75 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $11,101,717.65 | $6,942,307.39 | N/A | $4,225,248.47 | N/A |
Interim Transmitter THU9-EVO 73.5 kW | $2,627,409.88 | $2,277,740.91 | $1,424,639.90 | ||
Emergency Generator | $100,000.00 | $100,000.00 | Emergency Power Generator connection fee. | $100,000.00 | N/A |
Microwave Link to Interim Site | $150,094.77 | $150,094.77 | Per attached quote from Vislink. $119,289.40 Evertz quote CCCQ55261-04 50% cost share. $24,370.87 Evertz quote CCCQ47196-02 50% cost share $6,434.50 | $124,517.97 | N/A |
Engineering and Design | $0.00 | $0.00 | Main: $112,992.35 Interim: $79,068.67 Site Survey and Lidar Scanning Outdoor Cooling Equipment Study Design Coordination and Construction/Permit Set Construction Phase Services (Site Inspection Visits/Punchlist) | N/A | N/A |
Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:20 (Other) | $42,579.00 | $42,579.00 | HVAC Services for 10 Ton Cooling System $4,104.00 for load room cooling. HVAC Heating and Cooling for 20 Ton System and Ice Shield for HVAC $13,910.00. | $42,579.00 | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $12,000.00 | N/A | $12,000.00 | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA | $36,800.00 | $142,091.91 | ATC quote $35,617.94. C&W quote $89,451. C&W Inv. #7155 $17,022.97. The ATC Needham site did not have adequate available power to service the interim TRX. Add. utility power was required, as well as assoc. switch gear and transformers beyond initial est. | $142,091.91 | N/A |
4" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $15,150.00 | $34,540.00 | 2", 3" and 4" conduit. Increase in scope to complete trenching, conduit installation and transformer pads that was originally expected to be in electricity provider scope. | $34,540.00 | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 68.5 - 75 kW | $1,999,000.00 | $1,550,180.32 | N/A | $914,656.11 | Like-for-Like total of $914,656.11 vs. upgraded equipment purchase total of $1,550,180.32 for WGBX CH43 (Interim) THU9-EVO 73.5kW ATSC/67kW OFDM. |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,400.00 | $22,568.80 | Increase in scope to complete trenching, conduit installation and transformer pads that was originally expected to be in electricity provider scope. | $22,568.80 | N/A |
RF Monitoring | $22,000.00 | $22,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Distribution and Encoding | $30,000.00 | $30,000.00 | Ross Video Limited | $0.00 | N/A |
UHF inside RF system including switching | $147,500.00 | $140,000.00 | Dielectric | $0.00 | N/A |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 250.0 | $31,686.11 | $31,686.11 | Includes Ice shield and permitting per ATC quote $26,894.29. Bomara Assoc. $4,791.82 | $31,686.11 | Scope significantly increased from original estimate, fire panels were relocated, full electrical demo, water line relocation. |
Primary Transmitter THU9-60 EVO 88.8kW | $2,806,238.74 | $2,281,857.33 | $1,054,094.85 | ||
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA | $36,800.00 | $30,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Conduit and wiring material and labor costs required for new transmitter. | $139,438.74 | $139,438.74 | C&W 10/18/19 Proposal $115,933.00 for WGBX Main electrical installation at Cedar St. Needham. De-icer addition $10,534.41. C&W 10/22/19 Proposal $11,670.00. C&W $1,301.33 | $139,438.74 | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 86.8 . 106 kW | $2,630,000.00 | $2,112,418.59 | N/A | $914,656.11 | Like-for-Like total of $914,656.11 vs. upgraded equipment purchase total of $2,112,418.59 for WGBX CH43 (Main) THU9-60 88.5 kW ATSC/80.5 kW OFDM. |
RF Monitor | $0.00 | $0.00 | Already existed at Cedar Street site. | $0.00 | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmitter Ranger CZ1000L | $137,800.00 | $30,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
UHF and VHF - minor banding issues | $105,200.00 | $0.00 | Existing backup transmitter cannot be retuned. Estimate is for retuning interim transmitter for post-transition channel, which is less expensive than replacing existing backup transmitter. **No expense due to phase change. | N/A | N/A |
30 kW mask filter | $32,600.00 | $30,000.00 | Existing backup transmitter cannot be retuned. Estimate is for retuning interim transmitter for post-transition channel, which is less expensive than replacing existing backup transmitter. | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Emergency Generator | |
Microwave Link to Interim Site | |
Engineering and Design | Information not provided. |
Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:20 (Other) | |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA | |
4" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 68.5 - 75 kW | |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | |
RF Monitoring | |
Distribution and Encoding | |
UHF inside RF system including switching | |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 250.0 | |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA | Information not provided. |
Other Electrical Service: Conduit and wiring material and labor costs required for new transmitter. | |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 86.8 . 106 kW | |
RF Monitor | Information not provided. |
UHF and VHF - minor banding issues | Information not provided. |
30 kW mask filter | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $2,598,423.38 | $615,542.36 | N/A | $486,160.85 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $11,101,717.65 | $6,942,307.39 | N/A | $4,225,248.47 | N/A |
Interim Antenna TUM-AP-04-14/56-2-B | $1,275,067.40 | $271,571.60 | $261,257.40 | ||
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) | $18,950.00 | $7,076.25 | N/A | $7,076.25 | N/A |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $107,129.17 | Actual cost from American Tower based on design and fabrication of the four station combining system. | $107,129.17 | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized | $1,090,000.00 | $79,178.78 | N/A | $68,864.58 | N/A |
Nitrogen Generator | $3,057.40 | $3,057.40 | Nitrogen Generator Upgrade. | $3,057.40 | N/A |
Combiner Installation | $14,530.00 | $14,530.00 | N/A | $14,530.00 | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $3,000.00 | N/A |
Tower rental | $57,600.00 | $57,600.00 | One-time tower rental during market repack period. | $57,600.00 | N/A |
Primary Antenna PEP70E | $1,323,355.98 | $343,970.76 | $224,903.45 | ||
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 7 3/16. feedline (if needed) | $16,850.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | $5,990.40 | N/A |
Combiner Installation | $15,199.58 | $15,199.58 | N/A | $7,012.80 | N/A |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $97,357.18 | Actual cost inclusive of $8750 installation charge. Final cost including freight and tax. | $97,357.18 | Final cost covering freight and tax. |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $4,166.67 | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount Five Station broadband panel antenna elliptically or circularly polarized | $110,376.40 | $110,376.40 | ***New line updating antenna make/model***$126,250 plus side mount bracket expense of $3,750. | $4,338.80 | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized | $1,090,000.00 | $106,037.60 | ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***$126,250 plus side mount bracket expense of $3,750. | $106,037.60 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) | |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized | |
Nitrogen Generator | |
Combiner Installation | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
Tower rental | |
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 7 3/16. feedline (if needed) | |
Combiner Installation | |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
UHF - High Power Top Mount Five Station broadband panel antenna elliptically or circularly polarized | |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $1,011,380.00 | $161,159.78 | N/A | $161,159.77 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $11,101,717.65 | $6,942,307.39 | N/A | $4,225,248.47 | N/A |
Interim Transmission Line | $997,500.00 | $141,678.98 | $141,678.97 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband | $997,500.00 | $141,678.98 | Rigid Transmission Line - copper 7 3/16" $24,354; copper 8 3/16" $113,496 and Nitrogen Generator Upgrade $3,000. | $141,678.97 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
Transmission line refurbish | $0.00 | $0.00 | Cost to refurbish two (2) existing 8-3/16" transmission lines per ATC quote. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE EXPENSE IS NOT REIMBURSABLE UNDER THE FCC GUIDELINES. | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $13,880.00 | $19,480.80 | $19,480.80 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" | $13,880.00 | $19,480.80 | Cost for elbows, connectors cut pieces, 80' of transmission line, freight and tax. | $19,480.80 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband | |
Transmission line refurbish | |
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,012,600.00 | $637,213.38 | N/A | $533,949.22 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $11,101,717.65 | $6,942,307.39 | N/A | $4,225,248.47 | N/A |
Primary Tower GTOWER | $404,200.00 | $171,957.25 | $87,630.59 | ||
Tower Permit Package | $9,400.00 | $9,400.00 | Tower permit drawing plus ground & building A&E permit drawing per attached ATC quote $4,700 + $4,700. | $3,133.34 | N/A |
Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $210,500.00 | $60,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $77,057.25 | Actual American Tower costs. | $77,057.25 | Sub-total matches the Estimated Cost. |
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | $26,300.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | $7,440.00 | N/A |
Auxiliary Tower GTOWER | $608,400.00 | $465,256.13 | $446,318.63 | ||
Tower Permits | $9,400.00 | $9,400.00 | Tower permit drawing plus ground & building A&E permit drawing per attached ATC quote | $3,762.50 | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $393,845.43 | Rigging, testing for asbestos and lead paint, site security, public hearing, and tower rental per attached ATC quote. Helicopter Lift $42,508.00. | $393,845.43 | N/A |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $43,010.70 | Major tower reinforcement/modification $31,682.25 Construction project management (Tower modifications reinforcements and facilities) $11,328.45 | $43,010.70 | N/A |
Structural engineering tower load study for a documented tower with candelabra | $20,000.00 | $19,000.00 | N/A | $5,700.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Tower Permit Package | |
Tall Tower (greater than 500') | Information not provided. |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | |
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | |
Tower Permits | |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | |
Structural engineering tower load study for a documented tower with candelabra |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-total | $139,860.00 | $165,319.98 | N/A | $42,604.40 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $11,101,717.65 | $6,942,307.39 | N/A | $4,225,248.47 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $139,860.00 | $165,319.98 | $42,604.40 | ||
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | Field study $80,000 - vendor unknown | $0.00 | 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 - 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 - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | 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 |
Project management of the transition | $15,010.00 | $35,460.00 | Primary: 44 hrs constr. proj. mgt + 94.8 hrs of proj. mgt for transition + RF sys test Interim: 24 hrs constr. proj. mgt + 94.8 hrs proj. mgt for transition + RF sys test Per ATC quotes $35,460.00 | $23,854.42 | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $4,100.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $12,360.00 | $5,000 ATC Aux $5,000 ATC Main $1,075.00 Orion Broadcast Solutions. $375.00 Chesapeake #4090 $550.00 Chesapeake #4205 | $12,000.00 | N/A |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $6,749.98 | Address transition timing and site coordination meeting for primary and interim sites per attached ATC quotes. | $6,749.98 | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $5,000.00 | Complex request with shared tower and need for interim facilities, also to be shared with multiple broadcasters; responding to FCC inquiries. | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Project management of the transition | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $768,005.65 | $773,473.65 | N/A | $522,639.48 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $11,101,717.65 | $6,942,307.39 | N/A | $4,225,248.47 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $768,005.65 | $773,473.65 | $522,639.48 | ||
Transmitter and RF System | $13,748.00 | $13,748.00 | American Tower: RF Field Engineering Services. | $13,748.00 | N/A |
Transmitter Installation and Commissioning | $184,257.67 | $184,257.67 | Marsand, Inc. - Installation of WGBX Main and WGBX Interim transmitters; additional mobilization and proof-of-performance. | $184,257.67 | N/A |
Transition site encoding and transport stream conversion | $134,226.18 | $134,226.18 | Heartland Video Systems ELC-X2S; transport stream converter. | $2,791.28 | N/A |
Site coordination meetings | $2,612.24 | $2,612.24 | N/A | $2,612.24 | N/A |
RF System Commission | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Includes primary and interim sites per ATC quotes. | $10,000.00 | N/A |
Pre planning survey and engineering | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Engineering Construction Services | $268,000.00 | $268,000.00 | EJC International Services - professional engineering services to replace existing main transmitter at 350 Cedar Street and provide a new aux transmitter at 140 Cabot Street. Wireless Construction $75,000. | $192,061.02 | N/A |
Building Renovation | $74,607.50 | $74,607.50 | Wireless Construction: Heat Exchanger pads, CMU wall demo, custom hatch plates, ladder brackets, installation of access ladder, filter plinth, decom of existing combiner equipment. | $74,607.50 | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $8,430.00 | $8,430.00 | DTV Notification - MVPD Notification Services: Notification of Cable and Satellite MVPD Providers of new RF Channel and Transport Stream Parameters on Repack Channel. x 2 due to Phase Change. | $8,430.00 | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $30,000.00 | $30,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $4,509.35 | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $8,500.00 | $8,500.00 | Includes primary and interim sites per ATC quotes. | $2,520.36 | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $7,694.06 | $7,694.06 | N/A | $7,694.06 | N/A |
Non-zoning permits | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | Includes primary and interim sites per ATC quotes. | $0.00 | N/A |
Local Zoning | $1,240.00 | $1,240.00 | Public hearing for primary and interim sites per ATC quotes. ATC Public Hearing $400 | $750.00 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $18,658.00 | DTV Notification Service: Notification of Medical Facilities - Transmitter Medical Facility Notification. x 2 due to Phase Change | $18,658.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Transmitter and RF System | |
Transmitter Installation and Commissioning | |
Transition site encoding and transport stream conversion | |
Site coordination meetings | |
RF System Commission | |
Pre planning survey and engineering | Information not provided. |
Engineering Construction Services | |
Building Renovation | |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
Equipment Storage | |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | |
Non-zoning permits | Information not provided. |
Local Zoning | |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
DTV Medical Facility Notification |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
---|---|---|---|
Total for all systems | $11,101,717.65 | $6,942,307.39 | $4,225,248.47 |
Question | Response |
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The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | Yes |
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | Yes |
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | No |
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Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Tracy Deschenes Business Manager, Broadcast Technology 05/14/2021 |
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Submission of Actual Cost Documentation Statements | WILLFUL FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR FICTITIOUS STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISIONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE AND/OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 3729-3733). |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Tracy Deschenes Business Manager, Broadcast Technology 05/14/2021 |
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Submission of Final Allocation or Accounting Information Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Tracy Deschenes Business Manager, Broadcast Technology 05/14/2021 |