Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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ION MEDIA LICENSE COMPANY, LLC Doing Business As: ION MEDIA LICENSE COMPANY, LLC |
Bianca Frye 601 Clearwater Park Road West Palm Beach, FL 33401 United States |
+1 (561) 682-4110 | BiancaFrye@ionmedia.com | Limited Liability Company |
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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 | Relocate from current site (ESB) to 1WTC. Will be using the master antenna equipment at the new facility and installing new transmitters and RF systems to the master combiner. See attached Transition Plan Exhibit for more information. |
Question | Response |
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Sharee Station Facility ID | 18795 |
Call Sign | WNET |
Type | Noncommercial Educational |
Licensee Name | WNET |
Status | LICENSED |
DTS | No |
Community of License | NEWARK, NJ |
Pre-auction RF Channel | 13 |
Post-auction RF Channel | 13 |
Neilsen DMA | NEW YORK |
Network Affiliation |
Question | Response |
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Sharee Station Facility ID | 73333 |
Call Sign | WNJU |
Type | Commercial |
Licensee Name | NBC TELEMUNDO LICENSE LLC |
Status | LICENSED |
DTS | No |
Community of License | LINDEN, NJ |
Pre-auction RF Channel | 35 |
Post-auction RF Channel | 36 |
Neilsen DMA | New York |
Network Affiliation |
Question | Response |
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Sharee Station Facility ID | 9610 |
Call Sign | WCBS-TV |
Type | Commercial |
Licensee Name | CBS BROADCASTING INC. |
Status | LICENSED |
DTS | No |
Community of License | NEW YORK, NY |
Pre-auction RF Channel | 36 |
Post-auction RF Channel | 36 |
Neilsen DMA | New York |
Network Affiliation |
Question | Response |
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Sharee Station Facility ID | 1328 |
Call Sign | WABC-TV |
Type | Commercial |
Licensee Name | AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANIES, INC |
Status | LICENSED |
DTS | No |
Community of License | NEW YORK, NY |
Pre-auction RF Channel | 7 |
Post-auction RF Channel | 7 |
Neilsen DMA | New York |
Network Affiliation |
Question | Response |
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Sharee Station Facility ID | 73881 |
Call Sign | WPIX |
Type | Commercial |
Licensee Name | SCRIPPS MEDIA, INC. |
Status | LICENSED |
DTS | No |
Community of License | NEW YORK, NY |
Pre-auction RF Channel | 11 |
Post-auction RF Channel | 11 |
Neilsen DMA | New York |
Network Affiliation |
Question | Response |
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Sharee Station Facility ID | 47535 |
Call Sign | WNBC |
Type | Commercial |
Licensee Name | NBC TELEMUNDO LICENSE LLC |
Status | LICENSED |
DTS | No |
Community of License | NEW YORK, NY |
Pre-auction RF Channel | 35 |
Post-auction RF Channel | 36 |
Neilsen DMA | New York |
Network Affiliation |
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 | Purchase New |
Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Auxiliary Transmitter | |
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 | Ultimate | |
Year | 2002 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 10 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | THU9-12 EVO | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 19 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | See attached Ultimate and Optimum Transmitter Exhibit. New location requires additional TPO. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 150 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
Size | N/A | |
Length | N/A | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | Electrical and mechanical installation for replacement 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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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 | DCX | |
Year | 2002 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Three | |
Power Capacity | 60 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 | THU9-16 EVO | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 25.5 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | We do not agree with your "upgrade" characterization. We have calculated our ERP and headroom requirements in accordance with the reimbursement rules. See attached revised Transmitter Exhibit, including Upgrade Disclaimer. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 150 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
Size | N/A | |
Length | N/A | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | Electrical and mechanical installation for replacement transmitter. | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
Type | N/A | |
Size | N/A | |
Other Size | N/A | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
Size | N/A | |
Channel 14 Costs | Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? | N/A |
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? | N/A | |
Is additional field engineering time needed? | N/A | |
Number of Days | N/A |
Name | Description |
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RF Interconnect |
Interconnect between transmitter and combiner |
Removal of Existing Equipment |
Removal of existing transmitters and equipment |
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 | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is the existing antenna directional? | Yes | |
Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
Number of Panels | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 180.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-24DSC-R CT170 SP-DC | |
Year | 2003 |
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? | No | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | Durst - 1WTC | |
Is antenna shared? | Yes | |
Is antenna directional? | No | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Top | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 4 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 40 | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 698.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 35.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 100.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | PEP40E | |
Year | 2017 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Current slot antenna can not be re-channeled. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | Yes |
Type | Additional Module | |
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? | No |
Broadband or Single Channel? | N/A | |
Feed Line Size | N/A | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | No |
Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
RF Channel Number |
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34 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Lease New | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | Durst - 1WTC | |
Is antenna shared? | Yes | |
Is antenna directional? | No | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Middle | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 4 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 96 | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 698.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 35.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 100.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | PEP96L | |
Year | 2017 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Required for on-air operation during channels transition. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | Yes |
Type | Additional Module | |
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? | No |
Broadband or Single Channel? | N/A | |
Feed Line Size | N/A | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an antenna? | No |
Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
RF Channel Number |
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35 |
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36 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | No |
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 | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Located on Building | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
Others Types of Users | 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 | 1263701 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 40° 42' 46.8" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 074° 00' 47.3" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1791.97 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1334.63 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 14.11 feet | |
Structure Type | BTWR - Building with Tower | |
Tower Owner | Port Authority of New York and New Jersey | |
Date Constructed | 05/10/2013 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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1328 | WABC-TV | DTV |
73881 | WPIX | DTV |
73333 | WNJU | DTV |
47535 | WNBC | DTV |
18795 | WNET | DTV |
9610 | WCBS-TV | DTV |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | No study needed |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | No reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Located on Building |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Professional Engineering Services for the Removal of Exterior Systems |
Professional Engineering Services for the Removal of Exterior Systems |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Move Equipment |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Located on Building | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
Others Types of Users | 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 | 1007048 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 40° 44' 54.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 073° 59' 09.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1453.39 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1249.98 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 50.85 feet | |
Structure Type | B - Building | |
Tower Owner | EMPIRE STATE BUILDING COMPANY | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1931 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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73333 | WNJU | DTV |
18795 | WNET | DTV |
51663 | WPAT-FM | FM |
22206 | WNYW | DTV |
43952 | WMBC-TV | DTV |
74197 | WWOR-TV | DTV |
51249 | WBAI | FM |
73355 | WNYC-FM | FM |
56571 | WLTW | FM |
9611 | WCBS-FM | FM |
6595 | WKTU | FM |
6373 | WWPR-FM | FM |
23004 | WAXQ | FM |
1328 | WABC-TV | DTV |
9610 | WCBS-TV | DTV |
28203 | WBLS | FM |
19615 | WQHT | FM |
67846 | WFAN-FM | FM |
47535 | WNBC | DTV |
73887 | WPLJ | FM |
74215 | WXTV-DT | DTV |
59953 | WHTZ | FM |
60555 | WFUT-DT | DTV |
67866 | WNDT-CD | DTV |
70493 | WZME | DTV |
25442 | WNEW-FM | FM |
61641 | WSKQ-FM | FM |
63781 | WEPN-FM | FM |
46978 | WQXR-FM | FM |
29022 | WXNY-FM | FM |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Located on Building |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | No |
Number of Hours | N/A | |
Explanation | N/A | |
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | Yes |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | Yes | |
Quantity | 2 | |
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? | N/A | |
Critical Facility | N/A | |
Terrain-Shielded Facility | N/A | |
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services | Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | Yes | |
Quantity | 2 | |
NEPA Section 106 environmental review | Yes | |
Environmental Assessment | Yes | |
ASR Modification | Yes | |
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | Yes | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | 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 | Yes | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Name | Description |
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Installation Supervision |
management of transmitter installation |
Engineering Services |
Design and specifying electrical, mechanical and RF systems |
Commissioning of combiner |
Commissioning of the modules into the combiner for both the main and auxiliary. |
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 |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $2,666,014.95 | $1,800,431.61 | N/A | $1,632,828.44 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $6,398,219.81 | $2,850,334.40 | N/A | $2,340,902.58 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter THU9-16 EVO | $1,765,980.74 | $1,266,578.50 | $1,098,975.33 | ||
Removal of Existing Equipment | $475,096.17 | $475,096.17 | See attached Interior - Advent Industrial P.O. #'s #1011281, #1011251, #1010822, #1010821. Also see attached Interior - Advent Industrial #5588, #5573. | $307,493.00 | N/A |
RF Interconnect | $120,174.57 | $120,174.57 | See attached Myat, Inc. Invoices #00084355, #00084366, #CR00000528, #00084369, and #00084408. Attached BGS Invoice #0406842. Attached RFS invoices #27010377, #27010375, #7240357, and #16526892 | $120,174.57 | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Electrical and mechanical installation for replacement transmitter. | $159,960.00 | $159,960.00 | See attached Bel-Air Construction Inc. Invoices #1081-01, #1081-02, #1081-03, #1081-CO3. | $159,960.00 | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA | $25,550.00 | $6,737.00 | Per FCC procedure, as the actual cost for this expense is greater than what was previously estimated, ION has updated the cost estimate to reflect our latest invoices. Please see Feldman Brothers #2369067-00 & Feldman Brothers #2350187-00 attachments. | $6,737.00 | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW | $947,000.00 | $504,610.76 | Estimated cost updated to reflect actual costs. See attached Rohde & Schwarz #9500063568, Rohde & Schwarz #9500076567, and Rohde & Schwarz #9500087895. | $504,610.76 | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmitter THU9-12 EVO | $900,034.21 | $533,853.11 | $533,853.11 | ||
Other Electrical Service: Electrical and mechanical installation for replacement transmitter. | $152,284.21 | $152,284.21 | Updated to reflect actual costs to date. | $152,284.21 | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA | $25,550.00 | $6,737.00 | Per FCC procedure, as the actual cost for this expense is greater than what was previously estimated, ION has updated the cost estimate to reflect our latest invoice. Please see Feldman Brothers #2369067-00 & Feldman Brothers #2350187-00 attachments. | $6,737.00 | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW | $684,000.00 | $374,831.90 | See Rohde & Schwarz Invoices #9500063568, Rohde & Schwarz #9500076567, and Rohde & Schwarz #9500087895. | $374,831.90 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Removal of Existing Equipment | |
RF Interconnect | |
Other Electrical Service: Electrical and mechanical installation for replacement transmitter. | |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA | |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | Information not provided. |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW | |
Other Electrical Service: Electrical and mechanical installation for replacement transmitter. | |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA | |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | Information not provided. |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $2,361,860.00 | $227,918.68 | N/A | $227,918.68 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $6,398,219.81 | $2,850,334.40 | N/A | $2,340,902.58 | N/A |
Interim Antenna PEP96L | $1,180,930.00 | $113,959.34 | $113,959.34 | ||
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $3,750.00 | Updated to reflect actual costs to date. | $3,750.00 | N/A |
Adding a module to existing combiner (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $110,209.34 | See attached Radio Frequency Systems Invoice #27010375, #27010377, #7240357. And DSI-RF Systems WTC WPXN Proposal | $110,209.34 | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized | $1,090,000.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Antenna PEP40E | $1,180,930.00 | $113,959.34 | $113,959.34 | ||
Adding a module to existing combiner (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $110,209.34 | See attached Radio Frequency Systems Invoice #27010375, #27010377, #7240357. and DSI-RF Systems WTC WPXN Proposal | $110,209.34 | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $3,750.00 | Updated to reflect actual costs to date. | $3,750.00 | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized | $1,090,000.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Sweep test of existing antenna | |
Adding a module to existing combiner (without antenna) | |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized | Information not provided. |
Adding a module to existing combiner (without antenna) | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $881,320.00 | $266,249.45 | N/A | $264,249.45 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $6,398,219.81 | $2,850,334.40 | N/A | $2,340,902.58 | N/A |
Primary Tower BTWR | $460,320.00 | $39,320.00 | $37,320.00 | ||
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Professional Engineering Services for the Removal of Exterior Systems | $39,320.00 | $39,320.00 | Professional Design ENG Services for the Preparation and Submission of Applications and Permitting to the NYC Department of Buildings and the NYC Landmark Commission. Please see attached Advent Industrial Quote. | $37,320.00 | N/A |
Primary Tower B | $421,000.00 | $226,929.45 | $226,929.45 | ||
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $226,929.45 | Please see Cover Letter for Equipment Removal from Empire and supporting documents. Actual cost significantly less than original estimate. | $226,929.45 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | Information not provided. |
Professional Engineering Services for the Removal of Exterior Systems | |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $365,885.86 | $436,770.66 | N/A | $171,318.96 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $6,398,219.81 | $2,850,334.40 | N/A | $2,340,902.58 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $365,885.86 | $436,770.66 | $171,318.96 | ||
Commissioning of combiner | $28,680.00 | $28,680.00 | See attached Radio Frequency System Invoices #27010375, #27010377, #7232195. | $28,680.00 | N/A |
Installation Supervision | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase | $2,105.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | $2,105.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet | $10,520.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed | $6,310.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $7,360.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | $2,289.60 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $74,646.90 | Per FCC procedure, as the actual cost for this expense is greater than what was previously estimated, ION has updated the cost estimate to reflect our latest invoice. Please see Cooley #501527-146 for supporting documentation. | $0.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application | $4,210.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,260.00 | N/A | $2,916.00 | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $4,100.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application | $2,105.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $62.50 | N/A |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $37,062.90 | Per FCC procedure, as the actual cost for this expense is greater than what was previously estimated, ION has updated the cost estimate to reflect our latest invoice. Please see Cooley #501527-146 for supporting documentation. | $0.00 | N/A |
Engineering Services | $137,370.86 | $137,370.86 | See attached Hanson Architects & Engineers Invoices #1061877, #1063493, #1062322, #1063471 | $137,370.86 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Commissioning of combiner | |
Installation Supervision | Information not provided. |
RF Exposure Measurements | Information not provided. |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | Information not provided. |
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase | Information not provided. |
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | Information not provided. |
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet | Information not provided. |
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | Information not provided. |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | |
Engineering Services |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $123,139.00 | $118,964.00 | N/A | $44,587.05 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $6,398,219.81 | $2,850,334.40 | N/A | $2,340,902.58 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $123,139.00 | $118,964.00 | $44,587.05 | ||
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $3,000.00 | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $0.00 | $0.00 | The amount is yet to be determined (TBD) and ION will submit on-air announcement costs when finalized. | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $21,949.00 | $21,949.00 | N/A | $21,949.00 | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Non-zoning permits | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | $8,938.05 | N/A |
Local Zoning | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | $2,200.00 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $190.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $8,500.00 | N/A | $8,500.00 | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $325.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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MVPD Notification of Channel Change | |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | Information not provided. |
Non-zoning permits | |
Local Zoning | |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | Information not provided. |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | |
Equipment Storage | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $6,398,219.81 | $2,850,334.40 | $2,340,902.58 |
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. | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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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. | Mario Vasquez Vice President - Finance, Operations 09/24/2021 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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. | Mario Vasquez Vice President - Finance, Operations 09/24/2021 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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. | Mario Vasquez Vice President - Finance, Operations 09/24/2021 |