| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WLS TELEVISION, INC. |
John W. Zucker 77 W 66TH ST FL 16 NEW YORK, NY 10023 United States |
+1 (212) 456-7387 | john.w.zucker@abc.com | Corporation |
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| Question | Response |
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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 | Please see attached WLS Description of Transition Plan exhibit |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
| Description of Use | Hancock Auxiliary site | |
| 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 | DHD120P2 Diamond | |
| Year | 2002 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power Capacity | 30 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | ULXTE-50 | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 31.7 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | Our existing Harris Diamond solid state transmitter on Channel 44 cannot be retuned to our new Channel 22 assignment. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
| Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
| Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
| Power | 300 kVA | |
| Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
| Size | 2.00 inches | |
| Length | 130.0 feet | |
| Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
| Description | See "WLS Schedule 399 Supplemental Statement" Exhibit | |
| 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 |
|---|---|
Plumbing work |
The new transmitter has liquid cooling and needs hookup and pumps to building condenser water |
Partial demolition of existing space |
This covers the cost of removal of the old Transmitter equipment and related equipment |
| 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 | PWR90D3 Power CD | |
| Year | 2012 | |
| Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
| IOT Power Type | Three | |
| Power Capacity | 90 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | ULXTE-150 | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 92.8 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | Please see attached justification of costs |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
| Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
| Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
| Power | 500 kVA | |
| Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
| Size | 4.0 inches | |
| Length | 240.0 feet | |
| Other Electrical Service | No | |
| Description | N/A | |
| HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
| Type | Cooling Only | |
| Size | Other | |
| Other Size | 40 tons | |
| Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | Yes |
| Size | 2500.0 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 |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Demolition of existing transmitter space |
This covers the cost of demolition of existing transmitter space and disposal of old transmitter and equipment |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Retune Existing |
| Antenna Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
| Description of Use | Hancock Auxiliary Site Antenna | |
| Ownership | Leased | |
| Owner | American Tower | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is this antenna currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
| Is this antenna directional? | Yes | |
| Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
| Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | Broadband Panel | |
| Number of Stations Supported | 4 | |
| Number of Panels | 24 | |
| Design power capacity in use | 100.0 % | |
| Lower Limit | 488.00 MHz | |
| Upper Limit | 698.00 MHz | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 1000.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | Dielectric | |
| Model | TUF-C4-12/48U-2BR | |
| Year | 2004 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
|---|---|
| 12498 | WGBO-DT |
| 47905 | WMAQ-TV |
| 72115 | WGN-TV |
| 73226 | WLS-TV |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? | No |
| 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 | Upper and lower frequency | |
| Frequency | 488.0 MHz - 698.0 MHz |
| Name | Description |
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Hancock Aux Sweep Test |
Hancock Aux Sweep Invoice 2001532 & Q-191101-1 |
Combiner Installation |
Labor and Materials to install Channel 22 filter |
RF Project Management |
RF project management at the John Hancock Center |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Antenna Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
| Description of Use | Willis Aux Antenna | |
| Ownership | Leased | |
| Owner | 233 Broadcast, LLC | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is this antenna currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
| Is this antenna directional? | Yes | |
| Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
| Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | Broadband Panel | |
| Number of Stations Supported | 3 | |
| Number of Panels | 24 | |
| Design power capacity in use | 100.0 % | |
| Lower Limit | 488.00 MHz | |
| Upper Limit | 608.00 MHz | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 700.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | PHP24C | |
| Year | 2012 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
|---|---|
| 10981 | WCPX-TV |
| 32334 | WJYS |
| 73226 | WLS-TV |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| New Antenna Description | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
| Description of Use | Willis Aux Antenna | |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Is antenna shared? | Yes | |
| Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
| Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
| New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Elliptical | |
| Type | Broadband Panel | |
| Number of Stations Supported | 2 | |
| Number of Panels/Bays | 24 | |
| Lower Limit | 488.00 MHz | |
| Upper Limit | 608.00 MHz | |
| Design power capacity in use | 100.0 % | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 700.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | PEPL-24C | |
| Year | 2018 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | Please see Cost Justification Exhibit attachment |
| 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 | 2 | |
| Frequencies of channels supported | Upper and lower frequency | |
| Frequency | 488.0 MHz - 608.0 MHz | |
| 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? | Yes |
| Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | Yes |
| Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
| Name | Description |
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Antenna Commissioning |
RFS-Loney |
Antenna Delivery |
Delivery from ISI to Willis |
NE Pole decommissioning lift |
Helicopter lift removal |
NE Pole decommissioning |
Engineering |
NE Pole Prep work |
Prep for removal |
Combiner Commissioning |
RFS-Loney |
Equipment Storage |
ISI storage |
Combiner Delivery |
Delivery from ISI to Willis Tower |
East Pole transmission line removal |
Remove transmission line |
Antenna Freight |
From Australia to ISI |
East Pole material disposal |
Scrap |
Antenna Installation |
No helicopter lift |
RF Safety Coordibnatio |
For antenna and line installation |
Permitting |
City of Chicago |
Combiner Freight |
From Australia to ISI |
Combiner Room Construction EAST |
Construction of existing combiner room where existing combiners will be removed |
Combiner Room Construction WEST |
Prepping space for new Combiner on floor 100 at Willis |
Combiner Spine |
Purchase new combiner spine |
Cylinder entry port Restoration |
Restoring the East Cylinder |
outside project management |
Project managers at Willis |
Radome modifications |
Design and fabrication |
RFR measurements |
Post installation |
Combiner Reconfiguration Labor |
Reconfiguration of existing combiner |
RF Safety coordination NE Pole |
NE Pole decommissioning |
| 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? | Yes | |
| Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Top 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: | 1000.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | TFU 19ETT/VP -R S140 | |
| Year | 2012 |
| 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? | Yes | |
| New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Top Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Elliptical | |
| Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
| Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
| Number of Panels/Bays | N/A | |
| Lower Limit | N/A | |
| Upper Limit | N/A | |
| Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 700.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | TFU-15ETT/VP-R S140 Directional Antenna | |
| Year | 2019 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | Our present antenna is a Dielectric channel 44 antenna that cannot be retuned to our new channel 22 assignment. |
| 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 | 8 3/16 inches inches | |
| 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 |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Antenna Storage |
The new antenna needs to be on site early to meet the FCC timeline |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Utilize Existing |
| Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | No | |
| Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | Dielectric |
| Type | Rigid | |
| Diameter | 8 3/16 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | Other | |
| Other Segment Length | 10 feet | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 480 feet per run |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Modification of rigid line |
Modification of main antenna 8 3/16' rigid transmission line at Willis transmitter site |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Utilize Existing |
| Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
| Description of Use | Hancock Auxilliary Site | |
| 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 | 4 1/16 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | Other | |
| Other Segment Length | 10 feet | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 160 feet per run |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Hancock Auxiliary Site |
Modification of existing transmission line to accommodate new transmitter and new combiner configuration |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
| Description of Use | willis Aux Antenna | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| 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 | 6 1/8 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | Other | |
| Other Segment Length | 10 feet | |
| Number of parallel runs | 2 | |
| Length | 485 feet per run |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
|---|---|
| 32334 | WJYS |
| 10981 | WCPX-TV |
| 73226 | WLS-TV |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
| Description of Use | Willis Aux Antenna | |
| 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 | Other | |
| Other Segment Length | 10 feet | |
| Number of parallel runs | 2 | |
| Length | 400 feet per run | |
| Justification for New Transmission Line | The existing transmission line needs to be replaced to feed the new Willis Aux antenna from the new shared Combiner due to the repack work at Willis |
| Name | Description |
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Transmission Line installation |
Mix of day and night work |
Internal Transmission line |
To Combiner. With Parts |
Transmission Line Mounts |
Design and Fabrication |
| 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 | Hancock Aux Antenna | |
| 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? | Unknown | |
| Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
| Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
| ASR Number | 1009012 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 41° 53' 56.1" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 087° 37' 23.2" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 1505.89 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 1206.35 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 592.84 feet | |
| Structure Type | BTWR - Building with Tower | |
| Tower Owner | SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC. | |
| Date Constructed | 12/05/2002 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 60539 | WXFT-DT | DTV |
| 12498 | WGBO-DT | DTV |
| 35092 | WOCK-CD | DTV |
| 72115 | WGN-TV | DTV |
| 12279 | WYCC | DTV |
| 47905 | WMAQ-TV | DTV |
| 35101 | WOCH-CD | DTV |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Located on Building |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
| Tower Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
| Description of Use | Willis Auxiliary Antenna | |
| 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? | No | |
| Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
| ASR Number | 1032960 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 41° 52' 44.0" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 087° 38' 08.0" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 1722.09 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 1435.35 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 595.14 feet | |
| Structure Type | BMAST - Building with Mast | |
| Tower Owner | 233 Broadcast, LLC | |
| Date Constructed | 09/30/2012 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 22211 | WFLD | DTV |
| 70042 | WLIT-FM | FM |
| 168662 | WMEU-CD | DTV |
| 6377 | WTMX | FM |
| 10802 | WTTW | DTV |
| 51165 | WGCI-FM | FM |
| 9617 | WBBM-TV | DTV |
| 32334 | WJYS | DTV |
| 72115 | WGN-TV | DTV |
| 71283 | WCFS-FM | FM |
| 73228 | WLS-FM | FM |
| 71428 | WCIU-TV | DTV |
| 9613 | WBBM-FM | FM |
| 71425 | WWME-CD | DTV |
| 191524 | WEBG | FM |
| 70119 | WSNS-TV | DTV |
| 66978 | WEDE-CD | DTV |
| 48772 | WPWR-TV | DTV |
| 47905 | WMAQ-TV | DTV |
| 10801 | WFMT | FM |
| 10981 | WCPX-TV | DTV |
| 74178 | WKSC-FM | FM |
| 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: | Serious Reinforcements needed |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Located on Building |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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? | No | |
| Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
| ASR Number | 1032960 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 41° 52' 44.0" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 087° 38' 08.0" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 1722.09 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 1435.35 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 595.14 feet | |
| Structure Type | BMAST - Building with Mast | |
| Tower Owner | 233 Broadcast, LLC | |
| Date Constructed | 09/30/2012 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 47905 | WMAQ-TV | DTV |
| 22211 | WFLD | DTV |
| 66978 | WEDE-CD | DTV |
| 48772 | WPWR-TV | DTV |
| 71425 | WWME-CD | DTV |
| 72115 | WGN-TV | DTV |
| 70119 | WSNS-TV | DTV |
| 71428 | WCIU-TV | DTV |
| 10802 | WTTW | DTV |
| 74178 | WKSC-FM | FM |
| 9613 | WBBM-FM | FM |
| 32334 | WJYS | DTV |
| 9617 | WBBM-TV | DTV |
| 71283 | WCFS-FM | FM |
| 73228 | WLS-FM | FM |
| 6377 | WTMX | FM |
| 70042 | WLIT-FM | FM |
| 10981 | WCPX-TV | DTV |
| 10801 | WFMT | FM |
| 168662 | WMEU-CD | DTV |
| 51165 | WGCI-FM | FM |
| 53971 | WEBG | FM |
| 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: | Serious Reinforcements needed |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Located on Building |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | Yes |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Install channel 22 antenna |
Helicopter lifts to install channel 22 antenna at 1700' |
Remove Channel 44 antenna |
Helicopter lifts to remove channel 44 antenna and damper assembly at 1700' |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
| Number of Hours | 100 | |
| Explanation | Willis tower RF management services for Main antenna replacement requiring at least 4 helicopter lifts. WIllis Tower RF management services for Aux antenna modifications and filter. Hancock site RF management services for combiner mods and filter. | |
| Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | Yes |
| Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | Yes | |
| Quantity | 2 | |
| Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? | N/A | |
| Critical Facility | N/A | |
| Terrain-Shielded Facility | N/A | |
| Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services | Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes |
| For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | Yes | |
| Quantity | 2 | |
| NEPA Section 106 environmental review | No | |
| Environmental Assessment | No | |
| ASR Modification | No | |
| FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | No | |
| Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | Yes | |
| Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
| Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers | Yes | |
| RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | Yes |
| RF exposure measurements | No | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
| Number of Days | N/A | |
| Justification | N/A |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Structural analysis of new Channel 22 antenna |
Vortex study of new antenna at top of East Mast and vetting of antenna mounts |
Outsult RF Consulting Engineering Services |
Outside RF consulting services at John Hancock |
Legal advice re Reimbursement Process |
Review and provide guidance on completion of form 399 including research and advice on eligibility of WLS reimburseable expenses, drafting cost justification document and requirements regarding reimbursable legal expenses and required backup support |
| 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 | 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 |
|---|---|
Engineering management charge |
This covers the cost of Engineering management for 16 weeks (640hrs at $150/hr) |
Hancock non dormant charges |
Switching to Hancock site for more than 24 hours/month triggers a rent increase. We anticipate 5 months of $21,746.22/month increase due to repack overnight work at Willis |
Outside labor cost |
this covers the labor cost of two electricians for 12 weeks (960hours @$123.89/hr) |
Main antenna and related componants sales tax |
Sinclair / Dielectric does not charge out of state sales tax |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $6,228,544.62 | $6,181,950.50 | N/A | $5,889,618.31 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $14,327,197.24 | $15,136,930.18 | N/A | $14,211,825.75 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter ULXTE-150 | $4,920,375.45 | $4,874,731.33 | $4,653,938.46 | ||
| Transformer 3 phase/480v - 500 KVA | $48,400.00 | $0.00 | catalog price estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Demolition of existing transmitter space | $85,578.00 | $85,578.00 | See attached "WLS Cost Justification Exhibit", also "WLS Schedule 399 Supplemental Statement" | $2,655.00 | N/A |
| Other -- Building Addition Size: 2500.0 | $2,118,197.45 | $2,118,197.45 | Actual cost is higher, 2181897.45. Replaces original estimate based on cost catalog and quotes and fell short of project requirements. See attached invoices and supporting documentation. | $2,118,197.45 | Actual cost for main transmitter construction project. Came in higher than estimated. See attached, Knight E/A, Inc. proposal dated Feb 1, 2018 & Change Orders. And Norcon, Inc. proposal 19-028-KS & Norcon change orders for each. invoices have been paid. |
| Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:40 (Other) | $0.00 | $0.00 | X2 Catalog price of $80,000.00 for 20 Ton HVAC | N/A | N/A |
| Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $0.00 | Catalog price estimate | N/A | N/A |
| 4.0" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | $0.00 | $0.00 | catalog price estimate | N/A | N/A |
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 86.8 . 106 kW | $2,630,000.00 | $2,670,955.88 | See exhibit "WLS ULXTE-150 system (003)"", also "WLS Schedule 399 Supplemental Statement" | $2,533,086.01 | N/A |
| Auxiliary Transmitter ULXTE-50 | $1,308,169.17 | $1,307,219.17 | $1,235,679.85 | ||
| Partial demolition of existing space | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | Removal of 20 Ton AC unit and Transmitter from Hancock. Estimate based on prior work at Hancock. | $19,630.00 | N/A |
| Plumbing work | $48,154.68 | $48,154.68 | Transmitter room condenser water pumps and heat exchanger installation, plus prep for removal of AC unit, estimate based on previous work at Hancock. See "WLS Hancock Project Plumbing Estimated Cost Increase Justification (May 2020).pdf" for more info | $48,154.68 | Unanticipated piping coordination |
| 2.00" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | $9,100.00 | $9,100.00 | Catalog price estimate | $2,400.00 | N/A |
| Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA | $36,800.00 | $35,850.00 | Catalog price estimate | $33,987.00 | The Actual cost is $33987.00 and the Estimated Cost is $35850.00. So the actual cost is LOWER than the estimated cost. |
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 31.7 kW | $1,127,736.49 | $1,127,736.49 | See exhibit "WLS-TV Hancock ULXTE-50 updated", also "WLS Schedule 399 Supplemental Statement" | $1,073,244.17 | N/A |
| Other Electrical Service: See "WLS Schedule 399 Supplemental Statement" Exhibit | $66,378.00 | $66,378.00 | See "WLS Schedule 399 Supplemental Statement" Exhibit | $58,264.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Transformer 3 phase/480v - 500 KVA | Information not provided. |
| Demolition of existing transmitter space | |
| Other -- Building Addition Size: 2500.0 | |
| Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:40 (Other) | Information not provided. |
| Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | Information not provided. |
| 4.0" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Information not provided. |
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 86.8 . 106 kW | |
| Partial demolition of existing space | |
| Plumbing work | |
| 2.00" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | |
| Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA | |
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 31.7 kW | |
| Other Electrical Service: See "WLS Schedule 399 Supplemental Statement" Exhibit |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $2,740,167.26 | $2,682,729.44 | N/A | $2,393,933.68 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $14,327,197.24 | $15,136,930.18 | N/A | $14,211,825.75 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna TFU-15ETT/VP-R S140 Directional Antenna | $317,240.00 | $292,196.18 | $258,943.00 | ||
| Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) | $15,250.00 | $17,238.29 | Sales tax and an additional piece of transmission line to interface to the new elbow complex increased the original price. See attached "WLS Dielectric Main Antenna Cover Letter, Quote and Invoice 2-4-2019 .pdf" | $15,575.00 | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | Catalog price estimate | $5,120.00 | N/A |
| UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized | $289,500.00 | $262,797.89 | See attached "WLS Dielectric Main Antenna Cover Letter, Quote and Invoice 2-4-2019 .pdf" for explanation of new Estimated Cost | $238,248.00 | N/A |
| Antenna Storage | $5,760.00 | $5,760.00 | 24 weeks at $240/ week storage | N/A | N/A |
| Auxiliary Antenna TUF-C4-12/48U-2BR | $131,066.00 | $111,612.00 | $99,693.00 | ||
| RF Project Management | $9,936.00 | $9,936.00 | Please see attached WLS 280282 John Hancock-East Tower IL Repack Estimates | $9,480.00 | N/A |
| Combiner Installation | $23,800.00 | $23,800.00 | Please see attached WLS 280282 John Hancock-East Tower IL Repack Estimates | $22,900.00 | N/A |
| Hancock Aux Sweep Test | $6,400.00 | $6,400.00 | This additional sweep test of transmission line between the transmitter and combiner was not anticipated in WLS-TV's original Cost Estimate. See JHC Aux Sweep (Hancock) Invoice 2001532 Q-191101-1 | $6,400.00 | N/A |
| Adding a module to existing combiner (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $65,076.00 | Please see attached WLS 280282 John Hancock-East Tower IL Repack Estimates | $55,913.00 | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | Catalog price estimate | $5,000.00 | N/A |
| Auxiliary Antenna PEPL-24C | $2,291,861.26 | $2,278,921.26 | $2,035,297.68 | ||
| NE Pole decommissioning | $49,851.45 | $49,851.45 | Engineering Please see attached Cost Justification Willi Tower estimates were significantly lower when estimated in 2017 | $49,851.45 | Most 399 line items estimated in 2017 were estimated before facility designs were even begun. As a result many line items (especially those related to Willis Tower) were severely under budgeted. The submitted invoices are the final actual costs. |
| NE Pole decommissioning lift | $829,166.68 | $829,166.68 | Expected 2 helicopter lifts at Willis Please see attached Cost Justification; BRE invoice # 002396 includes WLS share of helicopter lifts for east side antenna and 4 mounting poles install and removal | $829,166.68 | WLS share of install and removal of antenna mounting poles (est. cost increase $733,333.34), per BRE 312 Inv #002396 Group 30 |
| Combiner Freight | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | from Australia to ISI Please see attached Cost Justification | N/A | N/A |
| Permitting | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | City of Chicago Please see attachment : Please see attached Cost Justification | N/A | N/A |
| RF Safety Coordibnatio | $75,000.00 | $75,000.00 | For Antenna and line install Please see attached Cost Justification | $60,493.32 | N/A |
| Antenna Installation | $213,000.00 | $213,000.00 | Most 399 line items estimated in 2017 were estimated before facility designs were even begun. As a result many line items (especially those related to Willis Tower) were severely under budgeted. The submitted invoices are the final actual costs. | $213,000.00 | Most 399 line items estimated in 2017 were estimated before facility designs were even begun. As a result many line items (especially those related to Willis Tower) were severely under budgeted. The submitted invoices are the final actual costs. |
| East Pole material disposal | $13,333.33 | $13,333.33 | scrap Please see attached Cost Justification | N/A | N/A |
| Antenna Freight | $17,757.76 | $17,757.76 | Line Item didn't include freight from ISI to Willis Tower; only included freight from Australia to ISI | $17,757.76 | Most 399 line items estimated in 2017 were estimated before facility designs were even begun. As a result many line items (especially those related to Willis Tower) were severely under budgeted. The submitted invoices are the final actual costs. |
| East Pole transmission line removal | $92,833.33 | $92,833.33 | Remove transmission line NE pole at Willis Please see attached Cost Justification | $92,833.33 | WLS share of work on east side, pole transmission line removal has increased since 2017 estimate |
| Combiner Delivery | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | From ISI facility to Willis Tower Please see attached Cost Justification | $3,159.57 | N/A |
| Equipment Storage | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | ISI storage Please see attachment : Willis Tower- Budget Overview West Tower RFS Antenna /Combiner System | $0.00 | N/A |
| Combiner Commissioning | $9,062.50 | $9,062.50 | Please see attached Cost Justification | $9,062.50 | WLS Aux Antenna combiner cost is higher than originally estimated. Please see attachment. |
| NE Pole Prep work | $33,333.33 | $33,333.33 | East Pole Decommissioning Prep work Please see attached Cost Justification | $0.00 | N/A |
| Antenna Delivery | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Delivery from ISI to Willis Tower Please see attached Cost Justification | N/A | N/A |
| Antenna Commissioning | $16,482.50 | $16,482.50 | Please see attached Cost Justification | $16,482.50 | WLS portion of $16482.50 is higher that the original cost estimate of $10782.50. See attachment |
| Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | Based on catalog estimate | $146.25 | N/A |
| Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $23,150.00 | $15,000.00 | Custom Design/Fabrication Please see attached Cost Justification | N/A | N/A |
| New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | WLS 1/2 share of Combiner Module and Spine Please see attached Cost Justification | $65,401.05 | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | based on catalog estimate | $6,400.00 | N/A |
| UHF - High Power, Side Mount, broadband panel, 24 bay,, 700 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized | $129,625.03 | $129,625.03 | Please see attached "WLS Invoice 058641 Explanation 4823-6332-3783, 1 Antenna.pdf" | $129,625.03 | N/A |
| RF Safety coordination NE Pole | $16,666.67 | $16,666.67 | RF coordination East Pole Decommissioning Please see attached Cost Justification | N/A | N/A |
| Combiner Reconfiguration Labor | $7,142.86 | $7,142.86 | Reconfiguration of existing combiner Please see attachment: Willis Tower Budget Overview EAST Tower RFS System | N/A | N/A |
| RFR measurements | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Post installation and construction Please see attachment : Willis Tower- Budget Overview West Tower RFS Antenna /Combiner System | N/A | N/A |
| Radome modifications | $208,602.50 | $208,602.50 | Design and Fabrication Please see attached Cost Justification | $208,602.50 | WLS share of costs on East side has increased since 2017 estimate |
| outside project management | $319,570.43 | $319,570.43 | Willis charges Please see attached Cost Justification Added BRE 312 Inv 002396 which includes TBD charges for project management per FCC request | $319,570.43 | N/A |
| Cylinder entry port Restoration | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | Restoring East Cylinder at Willis Please see attached Cost Justification | N/A | N/A |
| Combiner Spine | $7,235.75 | $7,235.75 | Installation for combiner | $7,235.75 | N/A |
| Combiner Room Construction WEST | $45,000.00 | $45,000.00 | New combiner room Please see attachment: Willis Tower - Budget Overview WEST Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System | $6,509.56 | N/A |
| Combiner Room Construction EAST | $12,857.14 | $12,857.14 | Construction in existing combiner room where existing combiners are to be removed | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) | |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | |
| UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized | |
| Antenna Storage | Information not provided. |
| RF Project Management | |
| Combiner Installation | |
| Hancock Aux Sweep Test | |
| Adding a module to existing combiner (without antenna) | |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | |
| NE Pole decommissioning | |
| NE Pole decommissioning lift | |
| Combiner Freight | Information not provided. |
| Permitting | Information not provided. |
| RF Safety Coordibnatio | |
| Antenna Installation | |
| East Pole material disposal | Information not provided. |
| Antenna Freight | |
| East Pole transmission line removal | |
| Combiner Delivery | |
| Equipment Storage | Information not provided. |
| Combiner Commissioning | |
| NE Pole Prep work | Information not provided. |
| Antenna Delivery | Information not provided. |
| Antenna Commissioning | |
| Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | |
| Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | Information not provided. |
| New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | |
| UHF - High Power, Side Mount, broadband panel, 24 bay,, 700 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized | |
| RF Safety coordination NE Pole | Information not provided. |
| Combiner Reconfiguration Labor | Information not provided. |
| RFR measurements | Information not provided. |
| Radome modifications | |
| outside project management | |
| Cylinder entry port Restoration | Information not provided. |
| Combiner Spine | |
| Combiner Room Construction WEST | |
| Combiner Room Construction EAST | Information not provided. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $476,387.77 | $470,795.43 | N/A | $422,576.89 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $14,327,197.24 | $15,136,930.18 | N/A | $14,211,825.75 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $40,000.00 | $40,000.00 | $26,872.61 | ||
| Modification of rigid line | $40,000.00 | $40,000.00 | Estimate based on previous construction experience at Willis | $26,872.61 | N/A |
| Auxiliary Transmission Line | $401,387.77 | $395,795.43 | $375,479.12 | ||
| Transmission Line Mounts | $21,987.38 | $21,987.38 | Design and Fabrication Please see attached cost justification Willis Tower estimates in 2017 were significantly low. | $21,987.38 | Actual costs at Willis Tower were significantly higher than cost estimates. |
| Internal Transmission line | $75,000.00 | $75,000.00 | To Combiner, with parts Please see attached cost justification | $54,683.69 | N/A |
| Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" | $161,600.00 | $156,007.66 | Please see attached "WLS Invoice 059935 Explanation 4824-1149-7094, 4 Transmission Line 2-13-2019.pdf". Final T/L costs included unanticipated cost, see attachment | $156,007.66 | Cost estimate from Willis Tower was prepared before system was fully designed and priced. |
| Transmission Line installation | $142,800.39 | $142,800.39 | Mix of day and night work. Please see attached cost justification. Willis Aux T/L was significantly under estimated by BRE 312 (Willis Tower) in 2017. Rounding error. | $142,800.39 | Willis Tower Estimated costs were significantly lower than actual costs. |
| Auxiliary Transmission Line | $35,000.00 | $35,000.00 | $20,225.16 | ||
| Hancock Auxiliary Site | $35,000.00 | $35,000.00 | Estimate based on previous work at Hancock. | $20,225.16 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Modification of rigid line | |
| Transmission Line Mounts | |
| Internal Transmission line | |
| Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" | |
| Transmission Line installation | |
| Hancock Auxiliary Site |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $4,233,391.76 | $5,141,670.14 | N/A | $5,055,735.28 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $14,327,197.24 | $15,136,930.18 | N/A | $14,211,825.75 | N/A |
| Primary Tower BMAST | $2,326,791.76 | $3,351,103.79 | $3,282,903.79 | ||
| Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $647,422.10 | ERE. Same as study for West mast Please see attachment . Willis Tower estimate was significantly over their original budget on structural engineering. BRE Inv #002396 includes TBD Chgs per FCC request | $647,422.10 | Most 399 line items estimated in 2017 were estimated before facility designs were even begun. As a result many line items (especially those related to Willis Tower) were severely under budgeted. The submitted invoices are the final actual costs. |
| Install channel 22 antenna | $243,200.00 | $243,200.00 | See attached ABC-WLS Willis Tower Chicago Channel 44 Install (ISI estimate to prep East Mast at Willis and labor for transporting/installing ch. 22 antenna). Helicopter lift/permits/insurance costs excluded from Install Channel 44 Antenna line item. | $175,000.00 | N/A |
| Serious tower reinforcement/modifications | $1,052,000.00 | $1,862,489.93 | Will install channel 44 antenna on East Mast, and has based cost estimate for structural modifications on Willis Tower West Mast estimates. See Willis Tower- Budget Overview West Tower RFS Antenna/Combiner System. Includes BRE Inv 002396 WLS share cost | $1,862,489.93 | N/A |
| Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $0.00 | Not applicable to WLS | N/A | N/A |
| Remove Channel 44 antenna | $187,529.26 | $187,529.26 | See attached ABC-WLS Willis Tower Chicago Channel 44 Removal. Mos of these tower related costs were significantly under estimated but some were not. Removing he old Ch 44 antenna was significantly under budgeted. See the attached invoices for more info | $187,529.26 | Most 399 line items estimated in 2017 were estimated before facility designs were even begun. As a result many line items (especially those related to Willis Tower) were severely under budgeted. The submitted invoices are the final actual costs. |
| Tower Helicopter Lift | $410,462.50 | $410,462.50 | See attached ABC-WLS Willis Tower Chicago Channel 44 Removal Per FCC request, BRE 312 Inv 002396 (Installation Svcs Inv #1103) include WLS share of costs for helicopter lifts | $410,462.50 | N/A |
| Auxiliary Tower BTWR | $421,000.00 | $295,000.00 | $295,000.00 | ||
| Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $295,000.00 | TBD - Estimated lift cost | $295,000.00 | TBD, ($175,000) for WLS share of costs related to contingency helicopter lift, if needed for weather or other delay |
| Auxiliary Tower BMAST | $1,485,600.00 | $1,495,566.35 | $1,477,831.49 | ||
| Serious tower reinforcement/modifications | $1,052,000.00 | $1,011,764.68 | Structural. WLS 1/2 share Please see attached cost justification. Installation Services, Inc. Inv 1103, WLS share of costs has increased since 2017 estimate | $1,011,764.68 | WLS share of costs for east side reinforcement work has increased since 2017 estimate |
| Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $320,000.00 | TBD, contingency reinforcement work on east side, due weather delays, Installation Services Inc. Invoice 1103, WLS share of cost | $320,000.00 | Contingency Tower Modification Installation work, TBD due to weather delay (WLS share 320,000), Installation Services, Inc. 1103, line 6 |
| Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $163,801.67 | ERE Please see attached cost justification Per FCC request, BRE Inv 002396 contains TBD charges | $146,066.81 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | |
| Install channel 22 antenna | |
| Serious tower reinforcement/modifications | |
| Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | Information not provided. |
| Remove Channel 44 antenna | |
| Tower Helicopter Lift | |
| Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | |
| Serious tower reinforcement/modifications | |
| Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | |
| Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $310,247.24 | $325,009.08 | N/A | $212,620.74 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $14,327,197.24 | $15,136,930.18 | N/A | $14,211,825.75 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $310,247.24 | $325,009.08 | $212,620.74 | ||
| Legal advice re Reimbursement Process | $153,952.24 | $153,952.24 | Please see two attached proposals from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP The repack project has gone on longer than originally expected. Our legal firm has had to work on extensions and other legal issues related to the project. | $153,952.24 | As our Repack transition has continued much longer than expected continued legal advice in particular regarding Willis Tower and the FCC has been necessary. |
| Outsult RF Consulting Engineering Services | $750.00 | $750.00 | Please see attachment WLS 280282 JOHN HANCOCK - EAST TOWER ILRepack Cost Estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | Price based on catalog estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | 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), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $4,579.03 | N/A |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $4,100.00 | $3,240.00 | Additional antenna performance calculations required as noted on original invoice. | $3,240.00 | Consulting Engineering costs were slightly higher for this STA preparation than expected. Additional antenna performance calculations required as noted in first invoice (850-03-0083B. |
| RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $4,080.00 | Work on aux antenna engineering exceeding original estimates - The predetermined costs were too low for the work required for our facility | $4,080.00 | The predetermined costs were too low for the work required for our facility |
| 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 | $3,015.00 | Slightly more work was required than was accounted for in the original cost estimate. | $3,015.00 | N/A |
| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $9,890.00 | Please see attached CTJC Invoice # 850-03-0081. See "WLS Hancock Project Engineering Study Estimated Cost Increase Justification (May 2020) Rev 3.pdf" for more information on this revised cost estimate. | $9,890.00 | N/A |
| Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $1,200.00 | N/A |
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $2,377.25 | N/A |
| Project management of the transition | $15,800.00 | $32,331.84 | Willis tower estimated charges | $30,287.22 | Most 399 line items estimated in 2017 were estimated before facility designs were even begun. As a result many line items (especially those related to Willis Tower) were severely under budgeted. The submitted invoices are the final actual costs so far. |
| Structural analysis of new Channel 22 antenna | $7,000.00 | $7,000.00 | Please see attached WLS Vortex shedding study PO exhibit | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application | $4,210.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Legal advice re Reimbursement Process | |
| Outsult RF Consulting Engineering Services | Information not provided. |
| Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, 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 | Information not provided. |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
| RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Project management of the transition | |
| Structural analysis of new Channel 22 antenna | Information not provided. |
| 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. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $338,458.59 | $334,775.59 | N/A | $237,340.85 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $14,327,197.24 | $15,136,930.18 | N/A | $14,211,825.75 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $338,458.59 | $334,775.59 | $237,340.85 | ||
| Outside labor cost | $118,934.40 | $118,934.40 | Two electricians for 12 weeks at $123.89/hr (960 hrs). See attached hourly quote: "WLS Prime Electric Hourly Quote" and See "WLS Schedule 399 Supplemental Statement" Exhibit | $69,734.16 | N/A |
| Main antenna and related componants sales tax | $18,527.52 | $18,527.52 | Sinclair/Dielectric does not bill for out of state taxes. WLS-TV paid use tax to both the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago on this item. | $18,527.52 | N/A |
| Hancock non dormant charges | $121,656.67 | $121,656.67 | See attached lease text: "WLS Hancock Lease Dormant vs Energized Language", and see "WLS Schedule 399 Supplemental Statement" Exhibit. This estimate has been increased on 4-17-2023 due to anticipation of additional Willis shutdowns. | $121,656.67 | N/A |
| Engineering management charge | $0.00 | $0.00 | Do not anticipate seeking reimbursement of cost for internal Engineering | N/A | N/A |
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $0.00 | $0.00 | Do not anticipate seeking reimbursement of cost | N/A | N/A |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | 1/2 of catalog estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Storage | $8,400.00 | $8,400.00 | Based on catalog estimate - We did not anticipate storing our antenna for as long as was necessary while waiting for structural engineering work to finish. Additional storage costs may be forthcoming from Dielectric for storage before shipment. | $8,400.00 | We did not anticipate storing our antenna for as long as was necessary while waiting for structural engineering work to finish. Additional storage costs may be forthcoming from Dielectric for storage before shipment. |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | based on catalog estimate | $9,750.50 | N/A |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | Based on catalog estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Non-zoning permits | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | $2,000.00 | N/A |
| Local Zoning | $750.00 | $750.00 | Please see attached WLS 280282 John Hancock-East Tower IL Repack Estimates | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $190.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $975.00 | X3 $325/ license filing fee | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,070.00 | X2 $1070.00 for two Aux facilities | N/A | N/A |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $7,272.00 | Please see attached "DTV Notifications ABC Stations " quote | $7,272.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Outside labor cost | |
| Main antenna and related componants sales tax | |
| Hancock non dormant charges | |
| Engineering management charge | Information not provided. |
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | Information not provided. |
| 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) | Information not provided. |
| Non-zoning permits | |
| Local Zoning | Information not provided. |
| 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 | $14,327,197.24 | $15,136,930.18 | $14,211,825.75 |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | Yes |
| Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | No |
| All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | John W Zucker Assistant Secretary 05/05/2023 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Submission of Actual Cost Documentation Statements | WILLFUL FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR FICTITIOUS STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISIONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE AND/OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 3729-3733). |
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| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | John W Zucker Assistant Secretary 05/05/2023 |
