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10/03/1990 ContractTJdIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 3 rk day of 66 Q4-- , 1990, A.D., by and between the Board of County Commissioners, Monroe County, Florida, hereinafter "COUNTY" and EMCEE Broadcast Products, Inc., hereinafter "CONTRACTOR". WITNESSES: That the parties hereto, for the consideration hereinafter set forth, mutually agree as follows: I. SCOPE OF THE WORK A. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, machinery, tools, apparatus, and transportation and perform all other work as described in the Translator Modification Specifi- cation dated July 1990 and the Notice of Calling for Bids dated July 27, 1990, as attached, and as described in Proposal No. 7319, dated August 15, 1990, as furnished by the CONTRACTOR. II. CONTRACT SUM A. The COUNTY shall pay to the CONTRACTOR for the faithful performance of the Contract, in lawful money of the United States, based upon the prices shown in the Proposal, a copy of the the Proposal being a part of the Contract Documents, the aggregate amount in the sum of Three Hundred Forty -Two Thousand, Twenty -Seven and 68/100 dollars ($342,027.68); as follows: Translator Modification Base Bid------------------------$339,427.68 Option 2. Electrical Service Upgrade from 225A, 1 Phase to 300A, 1 Phase -------------------------------- 2,600.00 Total Contract Amount-------------------------------------$342,027.68 III. GENERAL PROVISIONS A. The CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify the County and hold the County harmless from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees in case it shall be necessary to file an action arising out of performance of the work herein, including bodily injury, illness or death, or for property damage including loss of use, resulting from the CONTRACTOR'S work. B. EMCEE BROADCAST PRODUCTS warrants that it has not employed, retained or otherwise had act on its behalf any former County officer or employee subject to the prohibition of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 010-1990 or any County Officer or employee in violation of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 010-1990. For breach or violation of this provision the County may, in its discretion, -terminate this contract without liability and may also, in its discretion, deduct from the contract or purchase price, or other - {.wise recover, the full amount of any fee, commission, percentage, ;'-t3ift, or consideration paid to the former County officer or _employee. IV. ...,CONTRACT TERM The contract shall commence on the date on which the contract is signed"'by the last party of the two parties signing the contract and shall expire one (1) year from same date. V. PARTIAL AND FINAL PAYMENT A. The CONTRACTOR shall invoice the COUNTY, in accordance with the pricing and terms as outlined in the contract documents. Invoices shall be submitted to the Monroe County Public Safety Division Director, 5192 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050, for approval and processing. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this contract the day and year first above written. (SEAL) ATTEST: Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk WITNESS: WITNESS: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: /k MAYOR/CHAIRMAN EMCEE BROADCAST PRODUCTS, INC. AWHORizED REPRESENTATIVE BOARD OF COUNTY TRANSLATOR y 1990 THIS PROCUREMENT IS FOR THE MODIFICATION OF FIVE (5) EMCEE BROADCAST PRODUCTS TYPE TU/100 D/U TELEVISION TRANSLATORS, TO INCREASE THE PRESENT 100 WATT OUTPUT POWER TO 1 KW, TO PROVIDE ALL ASSOCIATED HARDWARE AND TRANSMISSION LINES, TO INSTALL AND CONNECT TO THE IN -PLACE BROADCAST ANTENNAS, TO PLACE THE TRANSLATORS IN OPERATION AND VERIFY THEIR COMPLIANCE TO THIS SPECIFCATION. THE MODIFICATION PROCEDURES SHALL MAKE MAXIMUM USE OF PRESENT EXISTING HARDWARE AND THE MODIFIED TRANSLATORS SHALL MEET OR EXCEED THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS. SPECIFICATIONS OUTPUT POWER: 1000 watt peak visual - 100 watt average aural INPUT SIGNAL RANGE: -80 dBm to -30 dBm COLOR TRANSMISSION: Compatible with NTSC Systems INPUT/OUTPUT FREQUENCY: Ch 54/Ch 59; Ch 67/Ch 43; Ch 64/Ch 40; Ch 61/Ch 27; Ch 56/Ch 32 INPUT IMPEDANCE: 50 ohms, Type N connector OUTPUT CONNECTOR: 7/8 in. EIA flange BANDWIDTH/FREQUENCY RESPONSE: FCC - ldB6MHz NOISE FIGURE: Less than 5 dB FREQUENCY STABILITY: ± 300 Hz per month FREQUENCY TOLERANCE: .0015% HARMONIC OUTPUT: Less than 60 dB below peak sync SPERIOUS OUTPUT: Less than 60 dB below peak sync IN ERMODULATION DISTORTION: Less than 55 dB below peak sync when measured by a three tone test with visual at -8 dB, color at -17 dB and aural at -10 dB below peak sync output power DIFFERENTIAL GAIN: 0.5 dB maximum DIFFERENTIAL PHASE: 3° maximum GROUP DELAY: 40 nanoseconds maximum AUDIO HARMONIC DISTORTION: Less than 1% contribution 2T - K FACTOR: 2% maximum AGC: Less than ± 1 dB output variation for a 50 dB input signal variation METERING: The following functions shall be dislayed by analog meters, in a prominent position on the front of each cabinet housing a complete translator. Peak visual power Visual plus aural power Reflected power Power supply voltages AGC voltages Plate voltage Plate current Drive power Elapsed operating time (transmitting mode) Filiment voltage POWER REQUIREMENTS: Each translator shall operate from a 208/220 VAC, 60 Hz, single phase power line and shall not exceed 5500 watts of input power AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE: Equipment shall operate in an ambient temperature range of 35 ` F to 1200 F FINAL POWER AMPLIFIER: RCA-9017 ceramic tetrode CABINETS: Each translator is to be contained in a single cabinet not to exceed 72" H x 24" W x 30" D. 0*; Cooling air for the final amplifier must be supplied by an integral blower and ducted to the cabinet top terminating in a flange suitable for connection to a central duct heat transfer system. All: cooling air used must be passed through a filter which can be discarded and replaced as necessary. WEIGHT: The weight of each translator unit shall not exceed 750 pounds. All equipment and components to be used in this modification must be FCC type accepted prior to submission of bid. All components used in the modified translators must be FCC type approved for interconnection to operate as a complete functioning 1 KW translator. Any proposed equipment design requiring application for FCC type acceptance after the submission of bid or during the construction phase or on installation is not acceptable. LOCATION AND EXISTING FACILITIES All five (5) EMCEE TU/100 D/U translators are now in service and are located at N Lat 24 ° 56' 1211; W Long. 800 37' 02"; known as Islamorada, Monroe County, Florida. The translators are housed in an air cooled, elevated building and operating into two (2) Bogner B8UH transmitting antennas mounted on a tower whose maximum height is 275' AGL. The two (2) Bogner antennas are linerly stacked with the radiation centers at 265' AGL amd 248' AGL. The upper B8UH now transmits Channels 59 and 43. The lower B8UH now transmits Channels 40, 35 and 32 and must be modified to accomodate Channel 27 in place of Channel 35. The existing Channel 35 transmitter must be modified for a Channel 61 input and Channel 27 output. Equipment modification is to be conducted on -site and all efforts made to minimize off air time. BID EVALUATION CRITERIA Bids will be judged on the following basis: (a) Conformance to specifications (b) Quality of design (c) Experience of vendor on similar projects (d) References from prior projects (e) After -the -sale service committment and accessability for technical assistance (f) Delivery and installation schedule (g) Installation plan to minimize off -air time (h) Demonstrated ability to construct equipment meeting these specifications (1) Cost Pk; V 1 NOTICE OF CALLING FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on Friday, August 24, 1990, at 10:00 A.M. a Committee consisting of the Clerk of Courts, the County Administrator, the County Attor- ney, and the Public Safety Director will open sealed bids at the Monroe County Clerk's Office, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida, for the followings MODIFICATION OF FIVE (5) MONROE COUNTY TELEVISION TRANSLATORS All bids must be in the hands of the Clerk of Courts, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040, on or before 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 23, 1990. No bids will be accepted after this date and time. All bids, including the recommendation of the County Admin- istrator and the Public Safety Director, will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County for final awarding or otherwise. The Board will automatically reject the bid of any person or affiliate who appears on the convicted vendor list prepared by the Department of General Services, State of Florida, under Sec. 287.133(3)(d), F1a.Stat. (1989). Specifications and requests for additional information and for appointments to inspect the translator sites should be directed to James R. "Reggie" Paros; Monroe County Public Safety, 5192 Overseas Highway, Marathon,_�Florida 33050 - (305) 743-0235. All bids must be accompanied by bid bonds of certified checks in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid price and shall be submitted along with two (2),.complete copies.of each.bt.d in a sealed envelope marked on the outside "Sealed bid for Modification of Translators". Each bid shall constitute an offer to the Board as outlined herein and shall be irrevocable after the time announced for -the opening thereof. All bids must remain valid for ninety (90) days after the date set for the opening thereok Any avccessful bidder awarded a contract in accordance with this notice shall be required to post performance and payment bonds guaranteeing completion of the work under the specifications. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities in any and all bids, and to readvertise for bids. An award, if made, will be to the lowest, most responsible and most qualified bidder as the Board deems to be in the best interest of the County. The Board also reserves the right to separately accept or reject any item or items of a bid which the Board deems to be in the best interest of the County, DATED at Key West, Florida, this 27th day of July, 1990. (SEAL) DANNY L. KOLHAGE Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Ok e 01 A PROPOSAL r FOR MODIFICATION OF FIVE TELEVISION TRANSLATORS FOR PIONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROPOSAL NO. 7319 Submitted By: Naji Nasan Date: August 15, 1990 BROADCAST PRODUCTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION ONE: Technical Section Specifications Schedule A (Translator Station) I . TUA1000/U Spare Parts Kit TU1E/U Spare Parts Kit SECTION TWO: Cost Section Price and Terms Options: Spare Parts & Electrical Upgrade Project Schedule SECTION THREE: General General Statement Additional Service Following Equipment Installation Notice Warranty SECTION FOUR: Management Project Management Computer Assisted Account Management Quality Assurance TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION FOUR (Continued) Company History Customer Support Services Factory and Field Training Service General Related.Experience Spare Parts Policy List of Users Why EMCEE Broadcast Products w SECTION I TECHNICAL SECTION CM ff ■ :B E BROADCAST PRODUCTS MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROPOSAL NO. 7319 PROPOSAL DATE: August 15, 1990 SPECIFICATIONS OUTPUT POWER: Comply INPUT SIGNAL RANGE: Comply COLOR TRANSMISSION: Comply INPUT/OUTPUT FREQUENCY: Comply INPUT IMPEDANCE: Comply ^. OUTPUT CONNECTOR: Comply BANDWIDTH/FREQUENCY RESPONSE: Comply NOISE FIGURE: Comply FREQUENCY STABILITY: Comply FREQUENCY TOLERANCE: Comply HARMONIC OUTPUT: Comply SPERIOUS OUTPUT: Comply INTERMODULATION DISTORTION: •Comply DIFFERENTIAL GAIN: Comply DIFFERENTIAL PHASE: Comply GROUP DELAY: Comply . ... -... -- �..�.a::,-: - ��-�,>!�kr as. ',.: �, ,ro q?.: ��'� _ . �.�., :: ...,: ,.. ....•.. ifs-fWX'�,•Y 1. '. s MONROE COUNTY $OARD OF'COMMISSIONERS PROPOSAL NO. 7319 PROPOSAL DATE: August 158 1990 SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO HARMONIC DISTORTION: Comply 2T - K ,FACTOR: Comply i AGC: Comply o MTERING: Comply POWER REQUIREMENTS: Comply AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE: Comply FINAL POWER AMPLIFIER: Comply CABINETS: Comply WEIGHT: Comply 1 MONROE COUNTY'BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROPOSAL NO. 7319 PROPOSAL DATE: August 15, 1990 SCHEDULE A ITEM NO.QTY. MFGR_ MFGR. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 5 EMCEE TUA1000 1KW UHF Amplifier (With 50 Watt Driver) 208/220 Vac, 60 Hz, 1 Phase 2 2 EMCEE P/L C331- X16 Multiplier 146-1 (Channel 52) 3 2 EMCEE P/L B187-64 Oscillator (Channel 52) 4 1 B8UH CABLEWAVE Transmit Antenna (BOGNER) (Modification) 5 1 B8UH CABLEWAVE Transmit Antenna (BOGNER) (Replacement) 6 6 3854-52 MFC Bandpass filter 7 1 Channel MFC 6464(2) 2 Channel UHF Combiner (431 59) or VSWR 1.2:1 Performance Isolation 40dB Equivalent Insertion Loss .5dB Return Loss 20dB 8• 1 Channel MFC 6464(3) 3 Channel UHF Combiner (27, 32, or VSWR 1.2:1 40) Performance Isolation 40dB Equivalent Insertion Loss .5dB Return Loss 20dB 9 1 520-508- MARK Channel 27 & 32 9-002 Feed Horn 10 30' HJ7-50A ANDREW 1 5/801 Air Cable (Jumper from combiner to transmission line) _-s.w.v, . , . ,... .. . _ , . _ _.., rl%la»�5,... ,.. � - ., .. ., , . to.;.�a�y,'�i�kfi{? c , .. w�!': �✓,..,; ti MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROPOSAL NO. 7319 PROPOSAL DATE: August 15, 1990 SCHEDULE A ITEM NO. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 TY. MFGR.- MFGR. NO. 6 87R r ANDREW 501 HJ5-50A ANDREW 5 75AR ANDREW 5 75AG ANDREW LOT EMCEE LOT EMCEE LOT EMCEE TOWER LOT EMCEE LOT EMCEE LOT 1 ANDREW l lre Q DESCRIPTION 1 5/8" EIA Flange 7/8" Air Cable (Jumper from transmitter to combiner) 7/8" EIA Flange w/o Gas Barrier 7/8" EIA Flange w/Gas Barrier Miscellaneous Hardware Field Engineering Servvice Antenna Installation Feed Horn Installation Field Engineering Service (Channel Change) Connector Attachment Charge 225A, 1 Phase Service and Hardware PART N0, 1N4001 1N4007 1N5231 1N746 1N82A 1N914 ---,,28PSB 2N2222A 2N3899 4651 6PSB 7440 PHU-500 A218-16V DF378F DM7404N DM7408 DM7475N TU1000E SPARE_P� TS KIT P/L A323-091 DESCRIPTION Diode Diode r Diode Diode Diode Diode Lamp Transistor Thyristor Mica Insulator Lamp I.C. Screen Power Supply Bias Power Supply Bushing, Nylon I.C. I.C. I.C. June 19, 1989 QTY• 1 6 1 2 2 5 1 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 ... ,. ,.. .. ..X:wa...d.. Gi.c..»� ... .,,;.S..a:....:ri.:r.'�.�WF.'flKdila .ah.Y ; -:Fe1.�'wkiC✓nr...q':±ir1.+a++i.'iV�''4�:Ijs :bids-tiii'�w!S'k^"� 1 -2- TUAl000E SPARE PARTS KIT PART NO, HLMP-3001 PIL A323-091 DESCRIPTION Diode HLMP-3401 Diode • HLMP-3507 Diode KRPA14DG6 Relay LM217K I.C. LM320T-15 I.C. �LM340K-5 I.C. LM340T-15 I.C. LM747D I.C. LM7805CT I.C.. LM7905CT I.C. MPSA13 Transistor MR1815SL Diode MR250-4 Diode MV209 Diode NE556N I.C. P/L A316-87 HV Rectifier P/L B295-14 Power Supply PKD-01 I.C. OTY• 3 1 3 1 1 a l 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 4 1 1 1 PART NO, R10-E1-Y4-V700-24 R10SElY1J1.OK R5OE2X1-5 SN740ON SN7493A V150LR10A V51OLA4OA -3- Tk4=00-5 SPAR PARTS KIT R/L A323-091 DESQRIFTIII Relay Relay Relay I.C. I.C. Surge Suppressor Surge Suppresser QTY, 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 P1� PART NO, MVM014M 187-0103-005 2807C00218MH02F 538-011 A 2-8 2810C5R550QH02F �38-011 D 9-35 1B01 1B06 1B33 1B68 1B70 1B26 1B122 1B62 A30473-10 '125-5 3804 --,3B09 TUlE V/U SPARE PARTS KIT DESCRIPTION Capacitor .8-14 pf Capacitor 1-3 pf Capacitor 2-18 pf Capacitor 2-8 pf ,Capacitor 5=50 pf Capacitor 9-35 pf Diode Diode Diode Diode Diode Diode Diode Diode Fan Filter I.C. I.C. June 19, 1989 T 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 4 1 1 1 ` 1 1 1 1 1 .1 2 f - 2 r TU1— E Vet! SPARE PARTS KIT PART NO, 3B12 DESCRIPTION I.C. 3B28 I.C. 2B129 I.C. 2B130 I.C. 2B131 I.C. 3B24 I.C. 3B59 I.C. --IB25 I.C. 3B95 I.C. 3B21 I.C. 3B72 I.C. HLMP-3507 LED Green 3386R'1-502 Potentiometer 534 Potentiometer 70ClG032L500P Potentiometer R10-E1-Y4-V700 Relay 2B06 Transistor 2B110 Transistor 2B39 Transistor 2B109 Transistor ^2B126 Transistor F 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 ~ 1 1 5 1 1 1 1 PART NO, 2B25 2803 2B26 2B28 2846 -3 TUlE V/U SPARE_PARTS KIT DESCRIPTION Transistor Transistor -Transistor I Transistor Transistor QTY• 2 6 1 l 1 SECTION II COST SECTION BROADCAST PRODUCTS MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROPOSAL NO. 7319 PROPOSAL DATE: August 15, 1990 PRICING AND TERMS TOTAL PRICE $339,427.68 .. TERMS: EMCEE - Materials/Services/Freight 80% Upon Delivery 10% Upon Commencement of Operation 10% UponlAcceptance OEM - Materials/Outside Services 80% Upon Delivery 10% Upon Installation 10% Upon Acceptance 2% may be deducted from any invoice if payment is made in accordance with stated terms and conditions. QUOTE EXPIRATION: November 26, 1990 NOTE: 1. With respect to EMCEE equipment and freight charges; delivery shall be defined as actual date of physical placement of EMCEE manufactured materials into warehouse in Florida Keys area or upon placement of equipment in site shelters. o . i MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROPOSAL NO. 7319 PROPOSAL DATE: August,15, 1990 PRICING AND TERMS 2. With respect to EMCEE services; delivery shall be defined as pro- vision of required, on site, field engineering services. 3. OEM materials shall be defined as; goods of other than EMCEE manufacture. 4. Outside services shall be defined as; any services provided by other than EMCEE Broadcast Products Inc. personnel. 5. Delivery of OEM shall be defined as; physical placement of such goods into warehouse, or storage area as designated by EMCEE. 6. Delivery of outside services shall be defined as; provision of such services including electrical work and any required sub- contractors. MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROPOSAL NO. 7319 PROPOSAL DATE: August 15, 1990 OPTIONS 1. TU1000/U 1KW Translator'Spare Parts Kit $4,500.00 w/one 9017 Tube 2. Electrical Service Up grade from 225A, 1 Phase to 300A, 1 Phase ADD $21600.00 0 MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROPOSAL NO. 7319 PROPOSAL DATE: August 15, 1990 PROJECT SCHEDULE Equipment Delivery: EMCEE 60-90 Days ARO MFC 40-60 Day ARO ANDREW 45-60 Days ARO CABLEWAVE/BOGNER 60-90 Days ARO MARK 45-60 Days ARO Estimated completion of entire system including combiners, 90 days following receipt of 'proceed to work order. Switch over of existing 100 amp AC service tag higher capacity service will entail approxima- tely 2 days of downtime. J p i SECTION III GENERAL BROADCAST PRODUCTS MONROE COUNTY`BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROPOSAL NO. 7319 PROPOSAL DATE: August 150 1990 o . GENERAL The following statements shall be a condition of Sale and Acceptance of this offering. ' 1. EMCEE Broadcast Products assumes no liability for obtaining any form of permit required to perform work or install equipment in connection with this offering. Such forms of authorization or permits shall be assumed to include, but not be limited to, those connected with the following government entities; FCC, FAA, DER, EPA, Zoning Boards, Monroe County, Local Government, Municipal Government, County Government, State Government, Federal Govern- ment, etc. 2. The installation work offered herein is assumed to be on a con- tiguous basis in time and location. If such contiguous work is made impossible by work stoppage or lack of site access, due to government directives or restrictions, certain additional charges may apply. 11 MONROE COUNTY*BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROPOSAL NO. 7319 PROPOSAL DATE: August 15, 1990 3. Suitable AC commercial power, of sufficient capacity to permit the required upgradelmust be made available to the Islamorada site by the local power provider. Any costs incurred in connec- tion with outside'provision of the required AC power are not included in this offering. Inside provision and interface with the required power, is, however, included in this offering. 4. This offer is limited to the materials and services specifically contained in the enclosed Schedule A. Any additional materials or services, found to be necessary, shall only be available to Monroe County at additional cost 5. Monroe County shall designate a person or party to verify the pro- vision and installation of the materials contained in this offering. Further, such verification shall take place within seven days of the completion of subject work. 6. In no event, other than failure to satisfactorily complete the installation subject to the conditions stated herein, will any monies due EMCEE be withheld more than ten days following system acceptance. i MONkOE COUNTY -BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROPOSAL NO. 7319 PROPOSAL DATE: August 15, 1990 7. This offer includes provision of a performance and payment bond in accordance with specifications. 8. Additional air conditioning and ducting will be required upon installation of the equipment offered herein. Provision of such air conditioning and ducting is not included in this offering. 9. No architectural modifications to the existing building are included in thi' offering. il- MONROE COUNTY•BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROPOSAL NO. 7319 PROPOSAL DATE: August 15, 1990" STATEMENT The equipment offered herein will be configured as follows; The existing EMCEE TUlA/U exciters will be removed from the TU100D/U cabinets and placed into an EMCEE TUA1000ER amplifier. The resulting configuration becomes; 1. EMCEE TU1000ER/U (.0015$ Frequency Tolerance) Copies of FCC type acceptance grants are enclosed. imo +• FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION f WAfHINOTDN.D.C.20Ssd ^BCD AUG 111986 GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION :> Type Acceptance rEEmcoe Broadcast Products "I D.lo.Iar.nl•. August 1 1986 PO Box 68 oN.N 31010/EQU 17.9 White Haven, PA 18661-0068 ApplkaNen Os/ed; June 17, 1986 L Attention: Robert 0. Nash 'j NOT TRANSFERABLE EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby Issued to the named GRANTEE, and Is VALID ONLY In On qulpment Identified hereon for use under the Commission's Rules and Regulations Noted below. .� FCC IDENTIFIER BMr875TU10O0ER/U , t4 •LN! .. ... .... . �. .. . • .....;•' •�, �::� r r N.m..rOmni" ` Emcee Brbadeast Products ., Manufacturer Emcee Broadcast Products (USA) Equipment Class : Non -Broadcast Transmitter Frequency Output Frequency Ride Part(s) Ran..^.e ([[Hz) '•latts Tolerance Emission 711 470-890 1000 .002 TRANSLATOR JG 4 Q. This term supersedes In correspondent* concerning this grant, plot*. toter i FCC Farm* )7?!1 t Ti]A• FCC to the FCC IDENTIFIF,n• File No.. and dale of grant. - sople,nher 12r1 r MONROE COUNTY•BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROPOSAL NO. 7319 PROPOSAL DATE: August 15, 1990 i ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION EMCEE Broadcast Products will, in addition to providing customer ser- vice on a 24 hour per•day basis, dispatch a field engineer to return to the Islamorada site twice in the one year period following initial installation. The purpose of these visits will be to sweep check and calibrate the EMCEE TU1000 units and verify system performance. NOTICE The equipment offered herein is guaranteed to perform in accordance with published, or otherwise -agreed to, specifications. Adherence to such specifica- tions does not, however, guarantee freedom from, or insusceptibility to, certain forms of electrical interference, or*performance degradation such as encountered during periods of anomalous propagation, or during exposure to radiation ema- nating from external, manmade or natural, radio frequency sources. In those cases where equipment or system performance is degraded by the aforementioned causes and where correction might be effected by reasonable means, EMCEE Broadcast Products personnel will, at additional cost to the purchaser, and if so authorized by same, attempt to devise and apply appropriate remedies. In no case, however, will EMCEE Broadcast Products assume liability for any form of performance degradation attributable to such external causes. Further, no liability will be assumed for.the cost of measures necessary Wward verification of the cause or source of such effects, as might contribute to such degradation. Finally, this disclaimer shall be a condition of sale and acceptance of this offering, and shall further constitute an agreement, by the purchaser, that any form of system performance degradation, as described herein, shall not be cause for nonpayment of the agreed upon purchase price. 1 BROADCAST PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY EMCEE warrants equipment manufactured by us to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Complete equipment or component parts returned as defective, prepaid to our factory, will be at our option, repaired or replaced, at no charge, for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment as long as the equip- ment or component part in question has not been improperly used or damaged by external causes, such as water or lightning. Electron tubes and semiconductor devices are excepted from this warranty and shall be warranted for a period of not more than 90 days from date of shipment. Equipment or component parts sold or used by EMCEE, but manufactured by others, shall carry the same warranty as extended to EMCEE by the original manufacturer. D . P.O. Box 68 • Susquehanna St. Ext. • White Haven, PA 18661 • 717.443.9575 • 800.233.6193 • FAX 717.443.9257 SECTION IV IMNAGE?SENT I� t BROADCAST PRODUCTS PROJECT MANAGEMENT Every phase of development, from the moment the contract is awarded through successful installation and acceptance of the system, is closely controlled by EMCEE staff. Responsibility for proper and on -time completion of the entire project will rest with the Systems Engineering Group. Through a program of hands-on control and routine reporting, we have successfully and satisfactorily completed many installations over the past years. An established management procedure will be followed in the completion of the project. The initial tasks of material ordering, delivery scheduling, and sub- contractor organization will be handled by the'Systems Engineer who developed the list of materials appearing in this proposal. Early in the project, an installation supervisor from our Field Engineering Group will be selected and assigned permanently to your project. He will be made familiar with all the 1n;tallation details of this particular proj- ect through several meetings with all EMCEE personnel who have been involved up to that point. 'The Installation supervisor will then be kept abreast of any developments pertaining to the project, including materials delivery dates and changes, if any arise. When the installation actually gets under way, the EMCEE Field Engineer will have responsibility or authority over tower crews and any sub- contractors. He will exercise direct control over every operation, from antenna mounting to equipment turn -on and alignment. The installation supervisor will make daily reports to EMCEE management on the status of the installation. Along with his responsibilities for the timely execution of all the tasks involved and the safety and conduct of the work crews, the EMCEE Field Engineer will be available to your staff members to keep them Informed of developments. He will contact your engineer when his pres- ence is necessary in making any special examinations or decisions. He will have the authority to represent EMCEE in any dealings with you during the installation. In summary, because of our unequalled experience in transmission system installation work, EMCEE will provide you with the first-rate installa- tion completed in a timely manner. System performance will be optimized as a result of the employment of professional, modern installation procedures. COMPUTER -ASSISTED ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT EINCEE's processing of an order of this, magnitude is�a very complex matter. To meet delivery deadlines for multiple systems, the company must carefully coordinate the ordering of materials and schedule produc- tion very carefully. Such a task would probably be impossible without computerization of the process. EMCEE has implemented a Hewlett Packard/ASK MANMAN system. The system relies on a Hewlett Packard HP3000 series 40 computer. A systems manager has implemented the system and oversees computer operations, interfacing with individual department managers, company officers, and data processing personnel. When an order is received by EMCEE, detailed information about each piece of equipment to be supplied, channels, delivery dates, shipping and billing information from the sales department is entered in the com- puter by the order entry department. Thus, we have a complete data base on the project to work from. Any modifications, additions, or deletions can be entered as they occur. One of the outputs is a detailed acknowl- edgment of the order, a copy of which is mailed to the customer•, The purchasing department accesses this account information to make com- mitments to vendors for the proper quantities of materials and com- ponents. Purchasing schedules materials deliveries to coincide with production scheduling in order to meet customer delivery requirements. Production scheduling is also assisted by the computer. The production manager has a computer report on materials delivery and one on customer delivery schedules. With the assistance of the computer, the production department efficiently schedules labor on all accounts in the house. Engineering functions, accounts payable, and accounts receivable are also handled on the system. Management is using the computer as a tool to efficiently and promptly meet final equipment delivery to the customer. QUALITY ASSURANCE Every EMCEE unit is individually constructed at a modern plant from the finest components available. Quality control at EMCEE is exceptionally thorough. Every item used in the construction of EMCEE products is inspected, upon delivery to the plant, to assure that it meets EMCEE's rigid standards. During each phase of production, the quality control staff scrutinizes every PC board, subassembly, module and drawer. At four integral stages of construction, the unit 1s pulled from the factory and subjected to rigorous electrical testing. As a final step, the unit is subjected to a complete quality control inspection after final cleanup before release for shipment. Recently, employees have implemented "Quality Circles." Groups meet regularly to identify areas for improvement, discuss solutions, and make recommendations for correction. In this way, quality control is exer- cised before and during production, instead of after the product 1s completed. W, COMPANY HISTORY Founded in 1960, EMCEE was originally located in Mount Vernon, New York. From its inception, the major emphasis was toward the innovative design and manufacture of television retransmission equipment. As the years passed, our capabilities and product line grew, as did the need for larger facilities; in 1968 the company relocated to a new 27,000 square foot facility in White Haven, Pennsylvania. Today EMCEE is the principal manufacturer of television translators,' Instructional Television Fixed Service transmit and receive equipment, and Multipoint Distribution Service transmitters. Our success is largely due to emphasis on development engineering and new products that reflect the highest level of technology. Just as important, however, is the ability to satisfy a marketplace that is resulting from the new'emphasis on energy -efficiency and space-age com- munications techniques. This continuing impetus toward product development, marketing and sophisticated manufacturing has enabled EMCEE to maintain its leadership Position. We point with pride to the following accomplishments: First - 1 kilowatt UHF translator First - manufacturer to employ IF modulation First - solid-state 100 watt VHF translator First - dual conversion translator First - transmission equipment manufacturer to employ surface acoustic wave technology First - triode type ITFS and MDS transmitter First - manufacturer to offer amplifiers for ITFS i First - FCC typelaccepted combined visual/aural 1 kilowatt UHF transmit er First - FCC type accepted remodulated translator First - FCC type'accepted ITFS and MDS transmitters employing GaAsFET technology First - FCC type accepted synthesized frequency agile ITFS EMCEE's involvement with the telecommunications industry has developed far beyond the manufacturing of quality transmission equipment. Our t technical personnel now assume responsibility for the successful imple- mentation of large-scale working systems. Our staff of design and applications engineers has expanded, and the production and test depart- ments have grown tremendously. The research and test laboratories have been equipped with the finest instruments available. EMCEE has grown into a full -service company prepared to meet the increasing demands of the telecommunications industry. CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES Technical Manuals Copies of complete owner's manuals will be provided with each unit Purchased. EMCEE manuals are quite extensive. In addition to complete schematic diagrams and meticulous technical descriptions of the construction of each unit, the manuals contain detailed information on troubleshooting, test procedures and recommended test equipment, parts ordering procedures, and operation instructions. Factory Training Engineer training on all transmitters, receivers, and repeaters is available. EMCEE will conduct a thorough training session at the plant. Each unit will be discussed covering details of design, construction, testing methods, and troubleshooting techniques. Customer Service EMCEE offers the services of an established Customer Service Department to support the ongoing operation of the system. The department is comprised of two individuals: a Customer Service Manager and a Customer Service Engineer. The responsibilities of this department include the speedy resolution of off -air emergencies, the administration of warranty and nonwarranty repairs, and -parts ordering. Customer Service Engineering is available on a 24-hour-per-day basis. During business hours the manager and engineer are available directly at 1-800-233-6193. At other times, a call to this same number allows the caller to place a message on an automatic answering machine. The message will be responded to typically within five to twelve hours. The Customer Service Engineer has authority to take speedy action to resolve off -air situations. When an emergency call 1s received, the Customer Service Engineer diagnoses the call as closely as possible by telephone. If parts or modules -are required, the department members arrange for their immediate shipment. On weekdays parts may be shipped via Federal Express, UPS Blue Label, Emery Air Freight, or Eastern Sprint Service. On weekends Eastern Sprint Service carries parts to the closest major airport. Emergency parts usually arrive within 24 hours of the initial call. Field Service In the case of extreme systems failure or for periodic maintenance, your company may wish to have an EMCEE Field Engineer on site. EMCEE's Field Engineering Service has been organized as a department for over ten years. Currently, the department 1s comprised of a Field Engineering Supervisor and two Field Engineers, all of whom have significant experience and training in transmitter system installation, repair, and ` maintenance. Field Engi'neeri,ng Service will be available at prevailing rates. Technical Consultation Service The expertise of EMCEE's Systems Engineering group is available -to pro- vide technical information on the interfacing of EMCEE equipment with transmission systems. As the operating environment changes, situations often arise which require the cooperative efforts of both your Engi- neering personnel and the EMCEE Engineering groups. Typically, customer Engineering personnel and EMCEE Field Engineering people will analyze a system difficulty and perform field measurements if necessary. The results are then reviewed by the Systems Engineering Department, and possible solutions are recommended. Repair Service EMCEE offers complete repair service either in the field or at the fac- tory. Repair work at the plant is performed by technicians in the Test Department trained in equipment repair. Repairs completed in the past have ranged from the replacement of minor components to complete rebuilds of equipment damaged in flood waters. EMCEE Field Engineers may be dispatched to any transmission site should repair work need to be done in the field. The Field Engineers are nor- mally equipped with proper test equipment and an adequate supply of parts to perform prompt and thorough repairs on site. o . FACTORY AND FIELD TRAINING SERVICE EMCEE will arrange for the training of your personnel in the operation of EMCEE equipment. This training is available to engineering person- nel, either at the EMCEE facility or in the field. Factory training is generally supervised by the Customer Service Engineer and follows the outline below. I. Manual A. The Customer Service Engineer annotates an operating manual, for the equipment on which training is being conducted. The complete manual notes typical current draws, voltage readings, gains, and losses. II. System A. Signal flow within the transmitter and the function of each module are explained. B. A technical rendering of the transmit site is reviewed, and the interrelationship of the component parts is discussed. III. Equipment A. Proper use of test equipment 1s demonstrated. B. Instruction 1s given on normal operation of the equipment and on inspection of the equipment mechanically and electrically. C. Routine servicing and maintenance of the equipment mechani- cally and electrically are demonstrated. Typical areas of concentration are the sweeping of transmitters, lubrication and care of otors, and routine testing procedures. D. Both routin and emergency troubleshooting and repair of equipment a taught in detail. Significant areas include sensitive componentry, replacement of modules, replacement of components within modules, and operator safety. IV. Practice A. The opportunity is provided to use appropriate test equipment and to practice operating and troubleshooting the EMCEE equipment. 'NOTE: Appropriate test equipment is required for effective fieA training. The following equipment is recommended: 1. Sweep generator 2. Oscilloscope 3. Spectrum analyzer 4. Digital voltmeter 5. Television demodulator 6. Vectorscope 7. Waveform monitor 8. Video generator 9. Power meter 10. Dum W 1oad 0 GENERAL RELATED EXPERIENCE i EMCEE has extensive �xperience in the installation of transmitter and translator sites. Much of this experience has been gained in our MDS and ITFS product line which like LPTY requires towers, buildings, cable and associated equipment. We have also installed some of the largest translator systems in the country. These systems typically use 1 kilowatt, 100 watt, and 10 watt units intercon- nected -by microwave or by direct off -the -air pick up. Our field engineers have been very active in performing installation, testing, training and maintenace services similar to those required by you. Here is a brief ovtrview of field activity with some highlights. An earlier major installation was the completion of the five translator system for WWVU of Morgantown, West Virginia. The project involved the complete installation of three communi;cation towers, buildings and a 2 GHz microwave link. EMCEE completed a large project for S:O.C.E.S. in Stamford, New York. During 1972, EMCEE installed translators at 15 sites for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services. In 1980 EMCEE installed ITFS transmitters, repeaters, and receivers at five sites for St. Petersburg Junior College, FL. Eventually, St. Petersburg took delivery on equipment for eight channels of transmission. Previously, EMCEE has completed a large multi -channel ITFS system for Mercer County Community College. In 1980 EMCEE provided and installed a special four -channel ITFS transmitter system for the Diocese of Rocksville Center (Long Island). The Diocese went on to place twelve new transmitters in service over the next two years. The Boston Catholic television network had EMCEE install twelve ITFS transmit- ters from 1980 to 1983. EMCEE worked closely with Dade County -Schools, Florida in the installation and provision of ITFS transmitters, antennas and the lines for a three -site twelve transmitter system in Miami which was started in 1982. Broward County Schools in Fort -Lauderdale contracted with EMCEE to install eight ITFS transmitters in 1981-82. These units involved special cabinets at the customers request. EMCEE filed engineering completed turn -on and testing for the Arizona State University ITFS system in 1982. The network includes twelve EMCEE ITFS transmitters. In 1979 the Oklahoma,Educational Television Authority issued a contract to EMCEE for translator installation. Oklahoma Educational Television Authority now has translators at 15 sites completely constructed by EMCEE. The network is remote controlled by a tone decoder type system designed and installed by EMCEE. In 1979/80 EMCEE was 'selected by Accomack County, Virginia to install 15 units. Included were five 1 kilowatt translators operating at the same site, and a spe- cial diversity reception system designed by EMCEE. The project called for extensive proof of performance testing both at the factory and on site. I • GENERAL RELATED EXPERIENCE (Continued) in Logan and Washington Counties of Colorado EMCEE installed a•total of 16 units during 1981/82. The project included installation of towers, antenna and cable as well as field testing. In September 1983 EMCEE was selected to provide and .install four 2 GHz transmit- ters with automatic switching for the Australian Associated Press. In January of 1984 EMCEE finalized a three translator and tower site for the County of Rockingham, VA. The project called for extensive site testing of the equipment. The Monroe County Florida translator system was completed in December of 1983. EMCEE installed four towers from 250 feet to 300 feet tall, provided building, antennas and lines. Twenty EMCEE 100 watt UHF translators were installed overall. Included in.the project was the design and installation of a remote monitoring system using tone decoders for controlling tower lighting. The system brings five channels for Miami to Key West through multi -hop translators. In 1982 EMCEE supplied the first LPTV transmitter in the USA to John W. Boler of Bemidji, Minnesota. Also in December of last year EMCEE installed a complete 1000 watt UHF LPTV sta- tion for Local Power Television in LaSalle, Illinois. EMCEE completed two MDS station installations for BA -United in the previous twelve month period. Late in 1984 EMCEE delivered a 5 kilowatt broadcast transmitter to KASK-TV Las Cruces, New Mexico. The transmitter is fully remote controlled and the FCC proof -of -performance testing was provided by EMCEE on site. In February of 1985 EMCEE installed a four site ITFS system for Bowling Green State University in Ohio. This involved a two channel transmit site with two repeater sites. EMCEE installed the transmitters,.antennas, and waveguide and performed tests on the system. In August/September 1985 EMCEE installed a multi site two-way video ITFS system in upstate New York for BOCES. The installation included eight transmitter systems with towers, installation and proof of performance by EMCEE. . In October 1985 EMCE(installed a redundant 100 watt MDS transmitting system in South Korea. One transmit site and eleven receive sites were provided. As part of the contract, EMCEE supervised the installation, provided training and did a proof of performance in Korea. During 1986 EMCEE manufactured and installed a nine site ITFS system for Chattanooga State Technical College. The four channel transmit and four channel talkback system consisted of a studio site, three repeater sites and five receive sites. Ancillary equipment provided and installed by EMCEE personnel included towers and fiberglass buildings. SPARE PARTS POLICY EMCEE maintains a computer managed inventory of spare components and devices for customer support at all times. The purpose is to satisfy requests from custo- mers within the shortest possible response time when an emergency situation ari- ses and to provide the highest level of support for equipment in the field. (EMCEE commonly supports equipment operating in excess of fifteen years after delivery.) The distribution of spare parts is a function of the Customer Service Department. Delivery is generally within seven to ten days of order except when an off -air situation is reported by the customer. In this case the order is treated on a priority basis and delivery is often within 24-hours. During the warranty period all parts used for repairs will be replaced or repaired entirely at EMCEE s expense. r 1000 WATT UHF TRANSLATORS LIST OF USERS County of Accomack P.O. Box 388 Accomac, VA 23301 Northeastern Educational TV of Ohio 275 Martineo Dr. Kent, OH 44240 Oklahoma ETV Authority P.O. Box 14190 Oklahoma City, OK 73113 Broadcast Systems Co. P.O. Box 3536 Albuquerque, NM 87110 WTO6-TV 365 105th Terrace NE St. Petersburg, FL 33702 WHSV-TV �P.O. Box TV3 Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Hubbard Broadcasting 3415 University Ave. St. Paul, MN 55114 Delaware Citizens Committee P.O. Box 311 Ocean View, DE 19970 Cascade Pacific TV P.O. Box 791 Myrtle Creek, OR 97457 Navarro College P.O. Box 1170 Corsicana, TX 7511? Hawaii Public Broadcasting 2350 Dole St. Honolulu, HI 96822 Bogner Broadcast- 4 Hunters Lane Roslyn, NY 11576 WLUZ-TV P.O. Box A Old San Juan Station San Juan, PR 00902 WDBB P.O. Box 1006 Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 Arizona TV Co. P.O. Box 5068 Phoenix, AZ 85010 KPHO-TV P.O. Box 20100 Phoenix, AZ 85036 Arizona State Univ. Purchasing Dept. Tempe, AZ 85287 Convocom P.O. Box 6248 Springfield, IL 62708 Pioneer Public TV 120 W. Schlieman Appleton, MN 56208 KVDO-TV 3000 Portland Rd. NE Salem, OR 97310 KTVL Kennebec Broadcasting Co. 36 Silver St. Waterville, ME 04901 Telecaribe Ltda. Carrera 54 No. 72-142 Piso 10 Barranquilla, Colombia . -2- 1000 WATT UHF TRANSLATORS LIST OF USERS J Choice Olean TV Station Inc. Tauras Communications, Inc. 247 N. Union St. P.O. Box 1548 Olean, NY 14760 Henderson, NC 27536 Temple Baptist Church 3000 North Meridian Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32312 Saint Augustine's College 1315 Oakwood Ave. Raleigh, NC 27610 TV Yuda Grupo Intervideo S.A. Apartado 434-1005 San Jose, Costa Rica WLBZ-TV P.O. Box 934 Bangor, ME 04401 Warmus & Associates, Inc. Box 2727 Bath, OH 44210-2727 Skinner Broadcasting, Inc. 450,N. Park Rd. Suite 580 Hollywood, FL 33021 Caribberan Broadcasting Corp. P.O. Box 900 Bridgetown, Barbados WCIX-TV 8900 NW 18 Terrace Miami, FL 33172 TV43 P.O. Box 25510 Milwaukee, WI 53225-0510 Video Jukebox Network Inc. 3550 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 700 Miami, FL 33137 _ Community TV Network of Phoenix, Inc. 1030 Bible Way Reno, NV 89502 Electrical & Electronic Contracting Co. Ltd. P.O. Box 4602 Jeddah 21412 Saudi Arabia . WHY EMCEE? FEATURES BENEFITS BENEFITS An Ongoing Research and Provides state-of-the-art equipment Development Department to the customer. Fully tested and designed for low cost, long lasting service. This department keeps ahead of developments in the field with a com- mitment to reliability and ease of maintenance in our products. Multilevel Testing During Production Each product undergoes a series of tests in our test lab. Components, modules, and final assemblies are tested at various stages; quality control checks are performed at every stage, up to and including the final assembly. Quality Control Commitment All levels of manufacturing are checked before, during and after manufacturing. This provides a sound tested product for years of reliability. Systems Engineering EMCEE supplies complete systems. We assist with design problems, order .all OEM parts, coordinate shipments and install. We save you time and money. In -plant Training In most cases, the training will take place on the actual equipment pur- chased prior to -shipment. EMCEE Towers Provides complete tower erection and maintenance services, allowing the customer a one -vendor interaction for his system. This can save consider- able time, especially if a bid pro-' cess is required. The expertise and experience available here are the highest in the industry. 1 u FEATURES BENEFITS 24-hour, 7-day a Week Complete support via telephone with Customer Service our service representative, The ser- vice representative will address the problem immediately, and appropriate action will be taken. The phone ser- vice representative can provide quick reaction on parts, field engineering service, and talk -through assistance in problem solving. Separate Inventory of Parts Most parts are available at our plant for Off -air Emergencies immediately. Spare modules and parts are available through Federal Express and other shipping methods. Rush Repair Service at This service is for off -air emergen- Your Site cies with turnaround taking approxi- mately two days. Field Engineering Our field engineers have many years experience with EMCEE products and supervising complete installations. They guarantee you a trouble -free and timely "on air" schedule. With over twenty-five years in business, EMCEE Broadcast Products is the oldest, most experienced company in the industry. Our customers receive the best product available from this broad experience in the broadcast industry.