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APPENDIX U Communication Studies

• Comsearch – Wind Power GeoPlanner • Comsearch – Microwave Report − Addendum – Study Update as of January 24, 2012 (added February 2012) • Comsearch – Radio Astronomy Report • Comsearch – Communication Tower Study • Comsearch – TV Off Air TV Report • Comsearch – TV Measurement Report • Comsearch – Mobile Phone Carrier Report • NTIA Response Letter • Comsearch – Doppler and Radar Report (added February 2012)

Highland Wind Farm December 2011

Comsearch – Wind Power GeoPlanner

Emerging Energies Of Wisconsin St. Croix

Executive Summary – Wind Power GeoPlanner™

Licensed Microwave Search & Worst Case Fresnel Zone

Comsearch performed an analysis to evaluate the potential effects of the planned St. Croix project in St Croix County, WI on existing non-Federal Government microwave telecom systems.

Microwave Search Results: Comsearch’s Wind Power GeoPlanner™ provides a graphical representation of affected microwave paths and provides supporting technical parameters. The microwave path data is overlaid on topographic basemaps. Comsearch identified 50 microwave paths that intersect the project area (see Figure 1 and Table 1 below).

Comsearch then calculated a Worst Case Fresnel Zone (WCFZ) for each microwave path in the project area. The mid-point of a full microwave path is the location where the widest (or worst case) Fresnel zone occurs. Fresnel zones are calculated for each path using the following formula.

n ⎛ dd 21 ⎞ Rn ≅ 17.3 ⎜ ⎟ FGHz ⎝ + dd 21 ⎠ Where, Rn = First Fresnel Zone Radius, meters n = The Number 1 FGHz = Frequency of Microwave Link, GHz d1 = Distance to Wind Turbine from Microwave Station 1, km d2 = Distance to Wind Turbine from Microwave Station 2, km note: For WCFZ calculation d1 = d2

The calculated WCFZ radius, giving the linear path an area or swath, buffers each microwave path in the project area. The distance unit is in meters and can be found in the column attribute “WCFZ.” In general, this is the XY area where the planned wind turbines should be avoided, if possible. These areas are shown in Figure 2 through 5.

Please note that because the turbine locations were not provided, we could not determine if any potential obstruction cases exist between the planned wind turbines and the microwave systems. If the latitude and longitude values for turbine locations are provided, Comsearch can identify specific microwave telecom paths and turbines where a potential XY conflict exists. Additionally, when wind turbines need to be located inside a WCFZ, Comsearch can provide a detailed clearance study, which considers the vertical Z-height clearance objectives.

Comsearch 1 October 5, 2007 Emerging Energies Of Wisconsin St. Croix

Map Projection: The ESRI® Shapefiles contained in the enclosed GeoPlanner CD are in NAD 83 UTM Zone 15 projected coordinate system.

Comsearch Contact: Denise Finney, Account Manager Phone: (703) 726-5650 Fax: (703) 726-5595 Email: [email protected]

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Figure 1 – Wind Power GeoPlanner™

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Figure 2 – Wind Power GeoPlanner™ & WCFZ (NW)

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Figure 3 – Wind Power GeoPlanner™ & WCFZ (NE)

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Figure 4 – Wind Power GeoPlanner™ & WCFZ (SW)

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Figure 5 – Wind Power GeoPlanner™ & WCFZ (SE)

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Call Sign Call Sign ID Name Site 1 Name Site 2 Band Name Licensee WCFZ (m) Site 1 Site 2 1 RED WING HUDSON KAH87 KSI28 6.1 GHz AT&T CORP 24.35 2 HUDSON WYOMING KSI28 KAK48 6.1 GHz AT&T CORP 25.52 3 KING PLANT KING STACKPR WED835 WEE273P1 6.7 GHz XCEL ENERGY SERVICES INC 1.02 4 KING STACKPR HIGH BRDG PR WED835P1 WEE273P2 6.7 GHz XCEL ENERGY SERVICES INC 17.72 5 CHISAGO KING STACK WED953 WED835P 6.7 GHz XCEL ENERGY SERVICES INC 23.54 6 KING STACK KING PLANT WED953P WED835 6.7 GHz XCEL ENERGY SERVICES INC 1.02 7 HAMMOND EMERALD WEF801 WEF800 940-960 MHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 35.17 8 HUDSON HAMMOND WEF802 WEF801 940-960 MHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 36.99 9 BALDWIN ELMWOOD WHP63 KSG57 6.7 GHz WISCONSIN DIVISION OF STATE PATROL 17.47 10 MAPLEWOOD HUDSON WLN491 WPWG449 6.1 GHz New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - MN, WI 17.76 11 OAKDALE BALDWIN WLU251 WLU483 6.7 GHz New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - MN, WI 21.98 12 BALDWIN WILSON WLU483 WPWH534 6.7 GHz New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - MN, WI 14.77 13 KING STACK COTTAGE GRV WNTQ606 WNTQ605 940-960 MHz WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT. 39.46 14 NEW RICHMOND HAMMOND WNTU744 WNTU749 6.7 GHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 15.04 15 NEW RICHMOND GLENWOOD WNTU744 WNTU748 6.7 GHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 18.27 16 KING STACK NEW RICHMOND WNTU745 WNTU744 6.7 GHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 15.09 17 KING STACK HUDSON COM C WNTU745 WNTU746 6.7 GHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 8.82 18 KING STACK HUDSON COM C WNTU745 WNTU746 6.7 GHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 8.82 19 RIVER FALLS KING STACK WNTU747 WNTU745 6.7 GHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 17.21 20 HAMMOND RIVER FALLS WNTU749 WNTU747 6.7 GHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 14.79 21 HAMMOND GLENWOOD WNTU749 WNTU748 940-960 MHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 42.01 22 HAMMOND BALDWIN WNTU749 WPZC594 6.7 GHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 7.89 23 KING PLANT HUDSON WPNN909 WPNN908 6.1 GHz XCEL ENERGY SERVICES INC 10.35 24 CHISAGO KING PLANT WPNN910 WPNN909 6.1 GHz XCEL ENERGY SERVICES INC 24.52 25 PINE LAKE APPLE RIVER WPNN917 WPNN912 6.1 GHz XCEL ENERGY SERVICES INC 21.35

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26 BALDWIN PINE LAKE WPNN918 WPNN917 6.1 GHz XCEL ENERGY SERVICES INC 15.40 27 MENOMONIE BALDWIN WPOP301 WPNN918 6.1 GHz XCEL ENERGY SERVICES INC 20.16 28 KING PLANT LINO LAKES WPQL507 WPQL514 6.1 GHz MINNESOTA, STATE OF (DOT) 19.77 29 CITATION CBL KING PLANT WPQL517 WPQL507 6.1 GHz MINNESOTA, STATE OF (DOT) 15.79 30 N514 A1IN732 WPSG906 WPVR557 6.1 GHz T-Mobile License LLC 22.40 31 N514 A1N903 WPSG906 WQGE396 6.1 GHz T-Mobile License LLC 17.29 32 N044 N058 WPSL869 WPSL878 6.7 GHz T-Mobile License LLC 15.14 33 N044 N058 WPSL869 WPSL878 6.7 GHz T-Mobile License LLC 15.14 34 Q053 Q076 WPSL871 WPSL877 6.1 GHz T-Mobile License LLC 17.95 35 Q053 Q076 WPSL871 WPSL877 6.7 GHz T-Mobile License LLC 17.23 36 N043 N514 WPSL873 WPSG906 6.1 GHz T-Mobile License LLC 11.74 37 N043 N044 WPSL873 WPSL869 6.7 GHz T-Mobile License LLC 14.13 38 Q076 N043 WPSL877 WPSL873 6.1 GHz T-Mobile License LLC 10.89 39 Q076 N043 WPSL877 WPSL873 6.7 GHz T-Mobile License LLC 10.45 40 WASHINGTON KING STACK WPSP501 WNTQ606 11 GHz WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT. 3.74 41 HUDSON NEW RICHMOND WPWG449 WPWH543 6.7 GHz New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - MN, WI 17.10 42 HUDSON WILSON WPWG449 WPWH534 6.7 GHz New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - MN, WI 20.52 43 BALDWIN GLENWOOD WPZC594 WNTU748 6.7 GHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 15.12 44 RIVER FALLS 219 GLOVER R WQAZ976 RXONLY 950 MHz BOARD OF REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN 18.13 45 ST CROIX 733 EXCHANGE WQDB429 RXONLY 950 MHz WRPX, INC. 25.87 46 BALDWIN WESTON WQEW679 WEE776 6.1 GHz DAIRYLAND POWER COOPERATIVE 17.48 47 BALDWIN CLEAR LAKE WQEW679 WQEW683 6.1 GHz DAIRYLAND POWER COOPERATIVE 20.91 48 BALDWIN RIVER FALLS WQEW679 WPXG334 6.7 GHz DAIRYLAND POWER COOPERATIVE 15.28 49 A1N903 A1IN732 WQGE396 WPVR557 6.1 GHz T-Mobile License LLC 14.26 50 PRESCOTT BALDWIN WQHB473 WHP63 6.1 GHz WISCONSIN DIVISION OF STATE PATROL 22.19 Table 1 – Microwave GeoPlanner Links Considered in Analysis (See enclosed mw_geopl.xls for more detailed information and GP_dict_matrix_description.xls for field description)

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Highland Wind Farm December 2011

Comsearch – Microwave Report

Wind Power GeoPlanner™

Licensed Microwave Report

Highland Wind Farm, LLC

Prepared on Behalf of Highland Wind Farm, LLC

July 27, 2010

Highland Wind Farm, LLC Wind Power GeoPlanner™ Licensed Microwave Report

Table of Contents

1. Introduction - 1 -

2. Summary of Results - 2 -

3. Tables and Figures - 4 -

4. Contact Us - 12 -

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Highland Wind Farm, LLC Wind Power GeoPlanner™ Licensed Microwave Report

1. Introduction

The use of wind energy, one of the oldest forms of harnessing a natural energy source, is now one of the world’s fastest growing alternative energy sources. The United States is committed to the use of wind energy, and over the next several years billions of dollars will be spent on wind power projects. However, as new wind turbine generators are installed around the country, it is important to note that they may pose an interference threat to existing microwave systems and broadcast stations licensed to operate in the United States.

Wind turbines can interfere with microwave paths by physically blocking the line-of-sight between two microwave transmitters. Additionally, wind turbines have the potential to cause blockage and reflections (“ghosting”) to television reception. Blockage is caused by the physical presence of the turbines between the television station and the reception points. Ghosting is caused by multipath interference that occurs when a broadcast signal reflects off of a large reflective object—in this case a wind turbine—and arrives at a television receiver delayed in time from the signal that arrives via direct path.

Many states and other jurisdictions recognize the need for regulations addressing interference to radio signal transmissions from the wind turbine installations. Specifically, local planning authorities typically require project developers to ensure wind turbines will not cause interference. In some cases they require developers to notify the telecommunication operators in the area of the proposed wind turbine installation. Other factors prompting developers to undertake proactive investigation into potential interference include the need to prevent legal and regulatory problems and the desire to promote goodwill within the community—a good neighbor approach.

Comsearch has developed and maintains comprehensive technical databases containing information on licensed microwave networks throughout the United States. Microwave bands that may be affected by the installation of wind turbine facilities operate over a wide frequency range (900 MHz – 23 GHz). These systems are the telecommunication backbone of the country, providing long-distance and local telephone service, backhaul for cellular and personal communication service, data interconnects for mainframe computers and the Internet, network controls for utilities and railroads, and various video services.

This report focuses on the potential impact of wind turbines on licensed non-federal government microwave systems. Comsearch provides additional wind energy services, a description of which is available upon request.

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2. Summary of Results

An overall summary of results appears below.

Project Information Name: Highland Wind Farm, LLC County: St. Croix State: Wisconsin

Total Microwave Paths with Turbine Total Turbines Paths Obstructions Obstructions

54 N/A N/A N/A

Methodology Our obstruction analysis was performed using Comsearch’s proprietary microwave database, which contains all non-government licensed paths from 0.9 - 23 GHz1. First, we determined all microwave paths that intersect the area of interest2. The area of interest was defined by the client and encompasses the planned turbine locations. Next, for each microwave path that intersected the project area, we calculated a Worst Case Fresnel Zone (WCFZ). The mid-point of a full microwave path is the location where the widest (or worst case) Fresnel zone occurs. Fresnel zones were calculated for each path using the following formula.

n ⎛ dd 21 ⎞ Rn ≅ 17.3 ⎜ ⎟ FGHz ⎝ + dd 21 ⎠

Where, Rn = Fresnel Zone radius at a specific point in the microwave path, meters n = Fresnel Zone number, 1 FGHz = Frequency of microwave system, GHz d1 = Distance from antenna 1 to a specific point in the microwave path, kilometers d2 = Distance from antenna 2 to a specific point in the microwave path, kilometers

For worst case Fresnel zone calculations, d1 = d2

1 Please note that this analysis does not include unlicensed microwave paths or federal government paths that are not registered with the FCC.

2 We use FCC-licensed coordinates to determine which paths intersect the area of interest. It is possible that as-built coordinates may differ slightly from those on the FCC license.

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The calculated WCFZ radius, giving the linear path an area or swath, buffers each microwave path in the project area. See the Tables and Figures section for a summary of paths and WCFZ distances. In general, this is the two-dimensional area where the planned wind turbines should be avoided, if possible. A depiction of the WCFZ overlaid on topographic basemaps can be found in the Tables and Figures section, and is also included on the enclosed CD3.

Discussion of Potential Obstructions For this project, turbine locations were not provided; thus we could not determine if any potential obstructions exist between the planned wind turbines and the incumbent microwave paths. If the latitude and longitude values for turbine locations are provided, Comsearch can identify where a potential conflict might exist.

3 The ESRI® shapefiles contained on the enclosed CD are in NAD 83 UTM Zone 15 projected coordinate system.

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3. Tables and Figures

Figure 1: Area of Interest

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Figure 2: Microwave Paths that Intersect the Area of Interest

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Figure 3: Microwave Paths with WCFZ Buffers (northwest)

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Figure 4: Microwave Paths with WCFZ Buffers (northeast)

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Figure 5: Microwave Paths with WCFZ Buffers (southeast)

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Figure 6: Microwave Paths with WCFZ Buffers (southwest)

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Highland Wind Farm, LLC Wind Power GeoPlanner™ Licensed Microwave Report

WCFZ ID Site Name 1 Site Name 2 Callsign 1 Callsign 2 Band Licensee (m)

1 RED WING HUDSON KAH87 KSI28 Lower 6 GHz AT&T CORP 24.35 2 HUDSON WYOMING KSI28 KAK48 Lower 6 GHz AT&T CORP 25.52 3 KING PLANT KING STACKPR WED835 WEE273P1 Upper 6 GHz XCEL ENERGY SERVICES INC 1.02 4 KING PLANT SMOKESTACK WED835 WNTF252P 2.1 GHz XCEL ENERGY SERVICES INC 1.80 5 SMOKESTACK HUDSON WED835P WNTF252 2.1 GHz XCEL ENERGY SERVICES INC 17.57 6 KING STACKPR HIGH BRDG PR WED835P1 WEE273P2 Upper 6 GHz XCEL ENERGY SERVICES INC 17.72 7 CHISAGO KING STACK WED953 WED835P Upper 6 GHz XCEL ENERGY SERVICES INC 23.54 8 KING STACK KING PLANT WED953P WED835 Upper 6 GHz XCEL ENERGY SERVICES INC 1.02 9 HAMMOND EMERALD WEF801 WEF800 940-960 MHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 35.17 10 HUDSON HAMMOND WEF802 WEF801 940-960 MHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 36.99 11 BALDWIN ELMWOOD WHP63 KSG57 Upper 6 GHz WISCONSIN DIVISION OF STATE PATROL 17.47 12 MAPLEWOOD HUDSON WLN491 WPWG449 Lower 6 GHz New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - MN, WI 17.76 13 OAKDALE BALDWIN WLU251 WLU483 Upper 6 GHz New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - MN, WI 21.98 14 BALDWIN WILSON WLU483 WPWH534 Upper 6 GHz New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - MN, WI 14.77 15 KING STACK 220 N LAKE WNTQ606 WNTQ604 940-960 MHz WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT. 50.46 16 KING STACK COTTAGE GRV WNTQ606 WNTQ605 940-960 MHz WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT. 39.46 17 NEW RICHMOND GLENWOOD WNTU744 WNTU748 Upper 6 GHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 18.27 18 NEW RICHMOND HAMMOND WNTU744 WNTU749 Upper 6 GHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 15.04 19 KING STACK NEW RICHMOND WNTU745 WNTU744 Upper 6 GHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 15.09 20, 21 KING STACK HUDSON COM C WNTU745 WNTU746 Upper 6 GHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 8.82 22 RIVER FALLS KING STACK WNTU747 WNTU745 Upper 6 GHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 17.21 23 HAMMOND RIVER FALLS WNTU749 WNTU747 Upper 6 GHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 14.79 24 HAMMOND GLENWOOD WNTU749 WNTU748 940-960 MHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 42.01 25 HAMMOND BALDWIN WNTU749 WPZC594 Upper 6 GHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 7.89 26 KING PLANT HUDSON WPNN909 WPNN908 Lower 6 GHz XCEL ENERGY SERVICES INC 10.35 27 CHISAGO KING PLANT WPNN910 WPNN909 Lower 6 GHz XCEL ENERGY SERVICES INC 24.52 28 PINE LAKE APPLE RIVER WPNN917 WPNN912 Lower 6 GHz XCEL ENERGY SERVICES INC 21.35 Table 1: Microwave Paths that Intersect the Area of Interest (Continue on next page)

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WCFZ ID Site Name 1 Site Name 2 Callsign 1 Callsign 2 Band Licensee (m)

29 BALDWIN PINE LAKE WPNN918 WPNN917 Lower 6 GHz XCEL ENERGY SERVICES INC 15.40 30 MENOMONIE BALDWIN WPOP301 WPNN918 Lower 6 GHz XCEL ENERGY SERVICES INC 20.16 31 KING PLANT LINO LAKES WPQL507 WPQL514 Lower 6 GHz Minnesota, State of (DOT) 19.77 32 CITATION CBL KING PLANT WPQL517 WPQL507 Lower 6 GHz Minnesota, State of (DOT) 15.79 33 N514 A1IN732 WPSG906 WPVR557 Lower 6 GHz T-Mobile License LLC 22.40 34 N044 N058 WPSL869 WPSL878 Upper 6 GHz T-Mobile License LLC 15.14 35 N044 N058 WPSL869 WPSL878 Upper 6 GHz T-Mobile License LLC 15.14 36 Q053 Q076 WPSL871 WPSL877 Lower 6 GHz T-Mobile License LLC 17.95 37 Q053 Q076 WPSL871 WPSL877 Upper 6 GHz T-Mobile License LLC 17.23 38 N043 N514 WPSL873 WPSG906 Lower 6 GHz T-Mobile License LLC 11.74 39 N043 N044 WPSL873 WPSL869 Upper 6 GHz T-Mobile License LLC 14.13 40 Q076 N043 WPSL877 WPSL873 Lower 6 GHz T-Mobile License LLC 10.89 41 Q076 N043 WPSL877 WPSL873 Upper 6 GHz T-Mobile License LLC 10.45 42 WCGC KING STACK WPSP501 WNTQ606 11 GHz WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT. 3.74 43 HUDSON WILSON WPWG449 WPWH534 Upper 6 GHz New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - MN, WI 20.52 44 HUDSON NEW RICHMOND WPWG449 WPWH543 Upper 6 GHz New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - MN, WI 17.10 45 FOREST LAKE SOMERSET WPWX263 WQJT940 Upper 6 GHz WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT. 17.35 46 BALDWIN GLENWOOD WPZC594 WNTU748 Upper 6 GHz ST. CROIX COUNTY 15.12 47 RIVER FALLS 219 GLOVER R WQAZ976 RXONLY 950 MHz BOARD OF REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN 18.13 48 ST CROIX 733 EXCHANGE WQDB429 RXONLY 950 MHz WRPX, INC. 25.87 49 BALDWIN WESTON WQEW679 WEE776 Lower 6 GHz DAIRYLAND POWER COOPERATIVE 17.48 50 BALDWIN RIVER FALLS WQEW679 WPXG334 Upper 6 GHz DAIRYLAND POWER COOPERATIVE 15.28 51 BALDWIN CLEAR LAKE WQEW679 WQEW683 Lower 6 GHz DAIRYLAND POWER COOPERATIVE 20.91 52 PRESCOTT BALDWIN WQHB473 WHP63 Lower 6 GHz WISCONSIN DIVISION OF STATE PATROL 22.19 53 LEC COURTHOU HANLEY ROAD WQJT936 WQJT938 Upper 6 GHz WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT. 10.91 54 SOMERSET LEC COURTHOU WQJT940 WQJT936 Upper 6 GHz WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT. 10.89 Table 1: Microwave Paths that Intersect the Area of Interest (See enclosed mw_geopl.xls for more information and GP_dict_matrix_description.xls for detailed field descriptions)

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4. Contact Us

For questions or information regarding the Licensed Microwave Report, contact:

Contact person: Denise Finney Title: Account Manager Company: Comsearch Address: 19700 Janelia Farm Blvd., Ashburn, VA 20147 Telephone: 703-726-5650 Fax: 703-726-5595 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.comsearch.com

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Highland Wind Farm February 2012

Addendum to Microwave Study Update as of January 24, 2012 (added February 2012)

19700 Janelia Farm Blvd. Ashburn, VA 20147 (703) 726-5500 Fax (703) 726-5600 http://www.comsearch.com

January 24, 2012

William C. Rakocy Emerging Energies of Wisconsin, LLC 3664 Lakeview Rd. Hubertus, WI 53033

Dear Mr. Rakocy,

On July 27, 2010 Comsearch completed a microwave obstruction analysis for the Highland Wind Farm in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. Our study identified 54 point-to-point microwave links crossing through the project area. On January 24, 2012, after reviewing the final turbine locations, we have determined that no obstructions exist in regards to the licensed non- government microwave systems in the area. Please reference the enclosed plot that depicts our results. Because there are no potential obstructions to the microwave communication paths, no mitigation methods are necessary for the Highland Wind Farm project.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.

Best regards,

Joanna F. Lynch Manager, Spectrum & Data Solutions Comsearch Phone: (703) 726-5711 Fax : (703) 726-5599 Email : [email protected]

Enclosure(s)

19700 Janelia Farm Blvd. Ashburn, VA 20147 (703) 726-5500 Fax (703) 726-5600 http://www.comsearch.com

Highland Wind Farm December 2011

Comsearch – Microwave Report

Wind Power GeoPlanner™

Radio Astronomy Report

Highland Wind Farm

Prepared on Behalf of EEW Services, LLC

August 24, 2011

EEW Services, LLC Wind Power GeoPlanner™ Radio Astronomy Report Highland Wind Farm

Table of Contents

1. Introduction - 1 -

2. Summary of Results - 2 -

3. Contact Us - 3 -

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EEW Services, LLC Wind Power GeoPlanner™ Radio Astronomy Report Highland Wind Farm

1. Introduction

Radio Astronomy protection zones have been established by the Federal Communications Commission in order to protect national observatories such as Green Bank, West Virginia and Arecibo, Puerto Rico, as well as other telescopes or systems of Very Long Baseline Arrays (VLBAs). The sensitive nature of the receivers on radio astronomy sites makes them highly susceptible to interference and/or disruption of signal reception. Due to this, we recommend that all wind power projects assess the environment around them to see if they would impact any radio astronomy sites.

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2. Summary of Results

No radio astronomy coordination zones intersect the area of interest. Please see the figure below for a depiction of the closest zones.

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3. Contact Us

For questions or information regarding the Radio Astronomy Report, contact:

Contact person: Denise Finney Title: Account Manager Company: Comsearch Address: 19700 Janelia Farm Blvd., Ashburn, VA 20147 Telephone: 703-726-5650 Fax: 703-726-5595 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.comsearch.com

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Highland Wind Farm December 2011

Comsearch – Communication Tower Study

Wind Power GeoPlanner™

Communication Tower Study

Highland Wind Farm

Prepared on Behalf of EEW Services, LLC

August 24, 2011

EEW Services, LLC Wind Power GeoPlanner™ Tower Structures Report Highland Wind Farm

Table of Contents

1. Introduction - 1 -

2. Summary of Results - 1 -

3. Discussion of Separation Distances - 5 -

4. Conclusions - 6 -

5. Contact Us - 6 -

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EEW Services, LLC Wind Power GeoPlanner™ Tower Structures Report Highland Wind Farm

1. Introduction

Comsearch compiles and provides information on communications towers identified within a defined area of interest related to proposed wind energy facilities. This information is useful in the planning stages of the wind energy facilities to identify the communication tower locations and owner-operator information. This data can be used in support of the wind energy facilities communications needs or to avoid any potential impact to the current communications services provided in that region.

This study was performed for the Highland Wind Farm on behalf of Emerging Energies of Wisconsin.

2. Summary of Results

Our enhanced tower structures report is derived from a variety of sources including the FCC’s Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, Universal Licensing System (ULS), national and regional tower owner databases, and the local planning and zoning boards. The data is imported into GIS software and the structures are geographically mapped in the wind energy area of interest defined by the customer. Each tower location on the map is identified with an ID number associated with detailed structure information provided in a data table.

Figures 1 through 4 identify one tower structure within the wind energy area of interest using the data sources described in our methodology above. Specific information about these structures is provided in Table 1 and Table 2 including location coordinates, structure height above ground level, and owner-operator name1. Contact information is provided in an Excel attachment.

1 Comsearch makes no warranty as to the accuracy of the data included in this report beyond the date of the report. The data provided in this report is governed by Comsearch’s data license notification and agreement located at http://www.comsearch.com/files/data_license.pdf.

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Figure 1: Turbines and Tower Structures within the Area of Interest

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Figure 2: Turbines and Tower Structures within the Area of Interest with Aerial Imagery

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Figure 3: Tower Structure (County Highway S)

Figure 4: Tower Structure Looking North from County Highway S

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Structure ASR Latitude Longitude Tower ID Owner Height City Number (NAD83) (NAD83) AGL (m)

Tower001 1227107 American Towers, Inc. 125.9 Emerald, WI 44.956667 -92.191111

Table 1: Summary of Tower Structures

Antenna Service Latitude Longitude ID Tower ID Callsign Licensee Height City Type (NAD83) (NAD83) AGL (m)

1 Tower001 KNKA219 Cellular Verizon 125.9 Emerald, WI 44.956667 -92.191111

Table 2: Summary of Communication Antennas

3. Discussion of Separation Distances

In planning the wind energy turbine locations, a conservative approach would dictate not locating any turbines in close proximity to existing tower structures to avoid any possible impact to the communications services provided by the structures. Reasonable distance between communication towers and wind turbine towers is a function of two things: (1) the physical turning radius of the wind turbine blades and (2) the characteristics of the communication systems on the communication tower.

Since wind turbine blades can rotate 36º, the first consideration of separation distance to other structures is clearance of the blades. If the blade radius is 5 meters, than a separation distance greater than 5 meters is necessary. From a practical standpoint, a setback distance greater than the maximum height of the turbine is necessary to insure a “fall” safety zone in the unlikely event of a turbine tower failure. Setback requirements for “fall” safety are typically specified by the local zoning ordinances.

The separation distance required based on the characteristics of the communication systems will vary depending on the type(s) of communication antennas located on the tower. For example, AM, FM and TV communication antennas should be separated by distances that allow for normal coverage. For FM and TV stations, the separation distances can be as great as 4 kilometers and for AM stations 3.2 kilometers.

For RADAR, special studies are conducted to determine reasonable distance from turbine towers, taking into account the unique characteristics of the RADAR. For microwave links and

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WiFi operation, line-of-sight (LOS) is used as the criteria for separation distance as well as physical clearance of the turbine blades. For land mobile and mobile phone systems, setback distances are based on FCC interference emissions from electrical devices in the land mobile and mobile telephone frequency bands.

Finally, the tower structures identified could be a potential benefit in support of communications network needs for the wind energy facility. An example would be the implementation of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system that monitors and provides communications access to the wind energy facility.

4. Conclusions

Our study identified one tower structure in the project area. Based on a search of FCC licenses2, the tower structure is owned by American Towers and contains cellular antennas for Verizon. The tower is located 876 meters from the closest proposed turbine, Turbine #57. At this distance, the cellular services on the tower should not be impacted.

5. Contact Us

For questions or information regarding the Communication Tower Study, please contact:

Contact person: Denise Finney Title: Account Manager Company: Comsearch Address: 197 Janelia Farm Blvd., Ashburn, VA 2147 Telephone: 73-726-565 Fax: 73-726-5595 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.comsearch.com

2 Please note that this report analyzes all known operators on the towers from data sources available to Comsearch. Unidentified operators may exist on the towers due to unlicensed or federal government systems, mobile phone operators with proprietary locations, erroneous data on the FCC license, and other factors beyond our control.

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Comsearch – TV Off Air TV Report

Wind Power GeoPlanner™

Off-Air TV Analysis

Highland Wind Farm

Prepared on Behalf of EEW Services, LLC

September 16, 2011

EEW Services, LLC Wind Power GeoPlanner™ Off-Air Television Report Highland Wind Farm

Table of Contents

1. Introduction - 1 -

2. Summary of Results - 1 -

3. Impact Assessment - 4 -

4. Recommendations - 5 -

5. Contact Us - 5 -

6. Appendix A - 6 -

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1. Introduction

In this report, Comsearch analyzed the off-air television stations whose service could potentially be affected by the proposed Highland Wind Farm project located in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. Off-air stations are television broadcasters that transmit signals that can be received directly on a television receiver from terrestrially located broadcast facilities. Comsearch examined the coverage of the off-air TV stations and the communities in the area that could potentially have degraded television reception because of the location of the proposed wind energy project.

2. Summary of Results

The proposed wind energy project area and local communities are depicted in Figure 1 below.

Figure 1: Wind Farm Project Area and Local Communities

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To begin the analysis, Comsearch compiled all off-air television stations1 within 150 kilometers of the wind project area. Appendix A contains a tabular summary of these stations. A plot depicting their locations appears in Figure 2 below.

Figure 2: Plot of Off-air TV Stations within 150 kilometers of project area

The most likely TV stations that will produce off-air coverage to the project area will be those stations at a distance of 65 kilometers or less. The stations within 65 kilometers are listed in Table 1 and shown in Figure 3. There are a total of 9 database records within this distance and of these, 4 are licensed and operating. Two of the records represent the same full-power

1 Comsearch makes no warranty as to the accuracy of the data included in this report beyond the date of the report. The data presented in this report is derived from the TV station’s FCC license and governed by Comsearch’s data license notification and agreement located at http://www.comsearch.com/files/data_license.pdf.

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station (WHWC), with one of its records for an auxiliary facility at the same location as the main facility. WHWC is owned and operated by the State of Wisconsin Educational Communications Board. There is one low-power digital station and one translator station operating within 65 kilometers of the project area. Translators are stations that receive signals from distant broadcasters and retransmit the signal to a local audience. They generally have limited range and programming.

Figure 3: Plot of Off-air TV Stations within 65 kilometers of project area

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Distance to ID Call Sign Status Service2 Channel City ST closest turbine (km) 1 WHWC-TV LIC DT 27 MENOMONIE WI 25.27 2 WHWC-TV LIC DX 27 MENOMONIE WI 25.27 3 W47CO-D LIC LD 47 RIVER FALLS WI 41.61 4 WEUX CP MOD DT 49 CHIPPEWA FALLS WI 43.42 5 NEW APP LD 16 ELK MOUND WI 43.61 6 NEW APP LD 25 ELK MOUND WI 43.61 7 K06OA LIC TX 6 EAU CLAIRE WI 53.70 8 NEW APP LD 47 EAU CLAIRE WI 58.72 9 WROE-LP CP LD 18 EAU CLAIRE WI 63.74

Table 1: Off-air TV Stations within 65 kilometers of Project Area

3. Impact Assessment

There are four licensed and operational stations within 65 kilometers of the communities near the area of interest. Two of the four stations broadcast the same content, as one is the auxiliary station of the other. This station is an educational station and it may have disrupted reception in and around the wind turbines, primarily those areas on the opposite side of the wind turbines from where the station antenna is located. The other two stations are low-power, one being a low-power digital station and the other a translator. These low-power stations are of sufficient distance to the Highland Wind Farm project site that there should be no impact on their viewers. It is very unlikely that these low power stations provide coverage to the communities in the project area.

Based on the low number of full-power TV channels available in the immediate vicinity of the project area and their distance to the Highland Wind Farm project area, it is unlikely that off-air television stations are the primary mode of television service for the local communities. TV cable service, where available, and/or direct broadcast satellite services (DBS) are most likely the dominant modes of service delivery. With a good reception system it is possible that homes may be receiving stations located in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN or Eau Claire, WI areas. But

2 Definitions of Service and Status codes: TV – Analog Television Broadcast Station DT – Digital Television Broadcast Station DS – Digital Special Temporary Authority (STA) DX – Digital Auxiliary Broadcast Station LP – Low Power Analog Television Broadcast Station LD – Low Power Digital Television Broadcast Station CA – Class A Analog Television Broadcast Station DC – Class A Digital Television Broadcast Station TX – Translator Station LIC – Licensed and operational station CP – Construction permit granted APP – Application for construction permit, not yet operational STA – Special transmit authorization, usually granted by FCC for temporary operation

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after the wind facility is installed, the communities that are on the opposite side of the project area from these stations may find that they can no longer receive TV signals without some distortion. This is due to the attenuation of the broadcast signal from the presence of the wind turbines, since the project is located in a fringe (weak) signal area even without the presence of the wind turbines.

4. Recommendations

The Highland Wind Farm developer may receive some complaints of lost off-air television reception from residents in communities located on opposite sides of the wind farm from the broadcasters they currently receive. However, no resident should lose all of their channels since the main broadcast centers are located on two different sides of the wind energy project. Those residents who depend on cable or DBS for their television programming should suffer no loss or distortion of their reception. Thus, cable service and direct broadcast satellite service may be offered to those residents who can show that their off-air TV reception has been disrupted by the presence of the wind turbines after they are installed.

5. Contact Us

For questions or information regarding the Off-Air TV Analysis, please contact:

Contact person: Lester Polisky Title: Senior Principal Engineer Company: Comsearch Address: 19700 Janelia Farm Blvd., Ashburn, VA 20147 Telephone: 703-726-5860 Fax: 703-726-5595 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.comsearch.com

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6. Appendix A

Distance to ID Call Sign Status Service3 Channel City ST closest turbine (km) 1 WHWC-TV LIC DT 27 MENOMONIE WI 25.27 2 WHWC-TV LIC DX 27 MENOMONIE WI 25.27 3 W47CO-D LIC LD 47 RIVER FALLS WI 41.61 4 WEUX CP MOD DT 49 CHIPPEWA FALLS WI 43.42 5 NEW APP LD 16 ELK MOUND WI 43.61 6 NEW APP LD 25 ELK MOUND WI 43.61 7 K06OA LIC TX 6 EAU CLAIRE WI 53.70 8 NEW APP LD 47 EAU CLAIRE WI 58.72 9 WROE-LP CP LD 18 EAU CLAIRE WI 63.74 10 WQOW CP MOD DT 15 EAU CLAIRE WI 65.94 11 W50EI-D CP LD 50 EAU CLAIRE WI 65.94 12 DW56DI APP TX 24 EAU CLAIRE WI 65.94 13 WROE-LP LIC TX 45 ELK MOUND WI 66.60 14 KTCI-DR APP DR 23 ST. PAUL MN 67.50 15 KTCI-DR APP DR 38 ST. PAUL MN 67.50 16 WFTC APP DS 29 MINNEAPOLIS MN 67.50 17 KTCI-TV APP DT 23 ST. PAUL MN 67.50 18 KMSP-TV CP MOD DT 9 MINNEAPOLIS MN 67.50 19 KTCI-TV CP MOD DT 23 ST. PAUL MN 67.50 20 WFTC CP MOD DT 29 MINNEAPOLIS MN 67.50 21 KTCI-TV LIC DT 16 ST. PAUL MN 67.50 22 WFTC LIC DT 21 MINNEAPOLIS MN 67.50 23 KMSP-TV LIC DT 26 MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL MN 67.50 24 KTCA-TV LIC DT 34 SAINT PAUL MN 67.50 25 KMSP-TV CP DX 9 MINNEAPOLIS MN 67.50 26 WFTC CP DX 29 MINNEAPOLIS MN 67.50 27 KSTC-TV LIC DT 45 MINNEAPOLIS MN 68.61

3 Definitions of Service and Status codes: TV – Analog Television Broadcast Station DT – Digital Television Broadcast Station DS – Digital Special Temporary Authority (STA) DX – Digital Auxiliary Broadcast Station LP – Low Power Analog Television Broadcast Station LD – Low Power Digital Television Broadcast Station CA – Class A Analog Television Broadcast Station DC – Class A Digital Television Broadcast Station TX – Translator Station LIC – Licensed and operational station CP – Construction permit granted APP – Application for construction permit, not yet operational STA – Special transmit authorization, usually granted by FCC for temporary operation

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Distance to ID Call Sign Status Service3 Channel City ST closest turbine (km) 28 KARE CP DT 11 MINNEAPOLIS MN 68.62 29 WUCW CP DT 22 MINNEAPOLIS MN 68.62 30 KSTP-TV CP DT 35 ST. PAUL MN 68.62 31 KPXM-TV CP DT 40 ST. CLOUD MN 68.62 32 WCCO-TV LIC DT 32 MINNEAPOLIS MN 68.62 33 KARE LIC DT 35 MINNEAPOLIS MN 68.62 34 KSTP-TV LIC DT 50 ST. PAUL MN 68.62 35 NEW APP LD 36 EAU CLAIRE WI 69.26 36 NEW APP LD 47 EAU CLAIRE WI 69.26 37 NEW APP LD 20 EAU CLAIRE WI 69.27 38 NEW APP LD 26 EAU CLAIRE WI 69.27 39 NEW APP LD 28 EAU CLAIRE WI 69.27 40 W33DH-D CP LD 33 EAU CLAIRE WI 69.27 41 NEW APP LD 36 EAU CLAIRE WI 69.28 42 NEW APP LD 21 EAU CLAIRE WI 69.28 43 W19DJ-D CP LD 19 EAU CLAIRE WI 70.27 44 W29DQ-D CP LD 29 EAU CLAIRE WI 70.27 45 W31DN-D CP LD 31 EAU CLAIRE WI 70.27 46 W43CT-D CP LD 43 EAU CLAIRE WI 70.27 47 DW57AS CP LD 25 SPOONER WI 70.62 48 KHVM-LD APP LD 28 MINNEAPOLIS MN 71.33 49 KTCJ-LD APP LD 50 MINNEAPOLIS MN 71.33 50 WDMI-LD CP LD 31 MINNEAPOLIS MN 71.33 51 KHVM-LD CP LD 48 MINNEAPOLIS MN 71.33 52 KHVM-LD LIC LD 28 MINNEAPOLIS MN 71.33 53 WDMI-LD LIC LD 31 MINNEAPOLIS MN 71.33 54 KTCJ-LD LIC LD 50 MINNEAPOLIS MN 71.33 55 W24CL-D LIC LD 24 GRANTSBURG WI 75.12 56 WUMN-LP LIC TX 13 MINNEAPOLIS MN 80.49 57 K14KH LIC TX 69 MINNEAPOLIS MN 80.55 58 DWTMS-CA LIC CA 7 MINNEAPOLIS, ETC. MN 80.58 59 K14KH LIC CA 14 MINNEAPOLIS MN 80.58 60 K14KH APP DC 33 MINNEAPOLIS MN 80.58 61 K14KH CP DC 14 MINNEAPOLIS MN 80.58 62 K16HY-D LIC LD 16 ST. PAUL MN 80.58 63 K25IA-D LIC LD 25 MINNEAPOLIS MN 80.58 64 K16HY-D APP TX 19 ST. PAUL MN 80.58 65 WDMI-LD CP TX 31 MINNEAPOLIS MN 80.58 66 NEW APP LD 35 ST. PAUL MN 80.58 67 K43HB CP LD 43 MINNEAPOLIS MN 80.60 68 K43HB LIC TX 43 MINNEAPOLIS MN 80.60 69 W46EQ-D CP LD 46 AUGUSTA WI 107.36

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Distance to ID Call Sign Status Service3 Channel City ST closest turbine (km) 70 WEAU-TV LIC DT 13 EAU CLAIRE WI 108.01 71 K31GH LIC TX 31 HAYWARD WI 108.87 72 KPXM-TV LIC DT 40 ST. CLOUD MN 115.76 73 K56HW LIC TX 56 ROCHESTER MN 120.37 74 K58GC LIC TX 58 ROCHESTER MN 120.37 75 K58GC CP LD 51 ROCHESTER MN 120.49 76 K58GC CP MOD LD 51 ROCHESTER MN 120.49 77 NEW APP LD 49 ROCHESTER MN 120.50 78 W21DC-D CP LD 21 GALESVILLE WI 126.10 79 W22DT-D CP LD 22 GALESVILLE WI 126.10 80 W28DT-D CP LD 28 GALESVILLE WI 126.10 81 K31LN-D CP LD 31 ROCHESTER MN 126.97 82 NEW APP LD 24 ROCHESTER MN 126.98 83 NEW APP LD 14 ROCHESTER MN 128.70 84 KRRD-LD CP LD 22 ROCHESTER MN 128.70 85 NEW APP LD 15 ROCHESTER MN 128.71 86 NEW APP LD 25 ROCHESTER MN 128.71 87 K28LW-D CP LD 28 ROCHESTER MN 128.71 88 K33LJ-D CP LD 33 ROCHESTER MN 128.71 89 K12QK CP TX 12 ROCHESTER MN 128.82 90 K62EV CP LD 43 WINONA MN 131.36 91 K62EV CP LD 43 WINONA MN 131.36 92 K62EV LIC TX 62 WINONA MN 131.36 93 NEW APP LD 15 LA CROSSE WI 132.37 94 NEW APP LD 39 LA CROSSE WI 132.37 95 NEW APP LD 47 LA CROSSE WI 132.37 96 W33DG-D CP LD 33 LA CROSSE WI 132.37 97 WKBT-DT LIC DT 8 LA CROSSE WI 132.37 98 NEW GRANT DR 41 LACROSSE WI 132.38 99 W19DP-D CP LD 19 LA CROSS WI 132.38 100 K19IT-D CP LD 19 ST CHARLES MN 133.60 101 K27KL-D CP LD 27 ST CHARLES MN 133.60 102 K29JH-D CP LD 29 ST CHARLES MN 133.60 103 K31KX-D CP LD 31 ST CHARLES MN 133.60 104 NEW APP LD 40 ST CHARLES MN 133.60 105 NEW APP LD 41 ROCHESTER MN 134.55 106 NEW APP LD 41 ROCHESTER MN 134.55 107 K24JA-D CP LD 24 WINONA MN 138.27 108 K25LC-D CP LD 25 WINONA MN 138.27 109 NEW APP LD 47 MORA MN 142.62 110 NEW APP LD 24 DODGE CENTER MN 145.37 111 W39DD-D CP LD 39 DODGE CENTER MN 145.37

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Distance to ID Call Sign Status Service3 Channel City ST closest turbine (km) 112 NEW APP LD 43 RACINE MN 148.88 113 NEW APP LD 45 RACINE MN 148.88 114 K48KJ-D CP LD 48 GENEVA MN 149.37 115 WCMN-LP LIC TX 13 ST. CLOUD-SARTELL MN 151.91 116 K19BG LIC TX 19 ST. CLOUD MN 158.90

Table A: Off-air TV Stations within 150 kilometers of the project area

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Comsearch – TV Measurement Report

TV BROADCAST OFF-AIR RECEPTION MEASUREMENT REPORT

Prepared For

EEW Services, LLC

For their proposed

Highland Wind Farm Saint Croix County, Wisconsin

August 2011

19700 Janelia Farm Boulevard. - Ashburn, Virginia 20147, USA - 703.726.5500 - Fax 703.726.5597 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 Introduction and Background

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Background

1.3 Constraints

SECTION 2 Test Procedure

2.1 Calibration

2.2 Methodology

SECTION 3 Data Presentation

3.1 Through 3.14 Data Results

SECTION 4 Summary of Results

SECTION 5 Conclusions

ATTACHMENTS

1: Title 47 --- Telecommunications Part 73 --- Radio Broadcast Services 2: WC47O - D TV Tower Audit

SECTION

ONE

SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

1.1 Introduction

An on-site TV Broadcast Off-Air measurement was performed on behalf of EEW Services, LLC for their Highland Wind Farm project in Saint Croix County, Wisconsin during the period of August 22-24, 2011 at fourteen test site locations. The W47CO-D TV tower was also audited as it is close to the AOI (Area-of-Interest). See Attachment 2.

The purpose of these measurements was to identify and document Off-Air Television (TV) reception (TV channels) in the area. These measurements establish the conditions for the reception of each Off-Air TV channel by determining each TV channel signal strength reception level and by evaluating the video and audio quality at each selected test site. The purpose of this report is to document the results of these measurements. The analysis in this report is based upon the following:

• Video Quality Rating • Code of Federal Regulations Title 47, Part 73, Section 73.685 (Attachment 1) • Television channels • Type of Reception: Analog and Digital • Measured Centerline: The test antenna was mounted 6 feet above ground level

1.2 Background

Comsearch was contracted by EEW Services, LLC to establish the conditions of Off-Air TV reception in their wind farm project in Saint Croix County, Wisconsin. Fourteen locations were selected to provide a broad coverage of the study area. The test site locations are shown in Figure 1.2-1 TOPOGRAPHICAL.

To determine which areas were to be measured, Comsearch performed an analysis using the FCC and its own database to determine the TV broadcasters in the area surrounding the wind energy project in Saint Croix County, Wisconsin and identified areas, which could potentially be affected by the presence of the wind turbines (propagation obstruction, ghosting and multipath). Figure 1.2-1 shows the test locations in relation to the wind energy project area.

Topo North America™ 9

FIGURE 1.2-1 TOPOGRAPHICAL

Data use subject to license. TN Scale 1 : 375,000 0 2 4 6 8 10 mi © DeLorme. Topo North America™ 9. MN (0.1°W) km 0 3 6 9 12 15 www.delorme.com 1" = 5.92 mi Data Zoom 9-1

1.3 Constraints The analysis in this report is based upon the following assumptions and constraints.

• The test antenna gains are based on the information supplied by WinStar’s RV- 2000 VHF/FM/UHF antenna.

• It is assumed that during the measurement period all of the TV broadcast transmitters were active and operating at full transmit power for the licensed frequencies unless otherwise noted.

• The signal identification and channels analyzed are based upon information obtained from the CEA Antenna Web Selector Site.

• All azimuths are in degrees true north.

• The Video Quality was rated using the following criteria:

Analog Video Quality Criteria 1 Cable Quality- Perfect. 2 Some noise but excellent picture. 3 Good quality, but noticeable sparkles. Good but not excellent. 4 Fair quality, noticeable noise, sparkles, and distortion. 5 Intermittent video. Not viewable, unacceptable. 6 No detected video.

Digital Video Quality Criteria 1 Cable Quality – Perfect 2 Some video blocking/freezing occurring 3 No video detected

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TWO SECTION 2

TEST PROCEDURE

2.1 Calibration

Figure 2.1-1 is the block diagram of the TV broadcast test set. All test equipment used was allowed a proper warm-up period prior to calibration. The test set was calibrated by the signal substitution method, utilizing the signal generator output from the HP86630L. The calibrated reference at (-10 dBm) from the signal generator was injected into the end of the coaxial cable of the test set at the point that normally connects to the test antenna. An HP E4407B spectrum analyzer then measures the reference signal level after passing through the test set. At this point, the HP E4407B spectrum analyzer is calibrated such that the displayed signal on the spectrum analyzer displays the losses of the testing system at each individual frequency. Upon completion of the calibration process, a known reference level is obtained for the measurements that correspond to a given set of spectrum analyzer readings.

The following formula is used to transform the measured signal level as initially viewed on the spectrum analyzer display (dBm) as seen at the point and time of testing to an isotropic reference signal level (dBmI) as adjusted by the Dell computer software program in the output display of the spectrum photographs.

dBmI = LI - GA Where: dBmI = Isotropic level in dBm

LI = Level (dBm) of injected signal

GA = Test antenna gain

For TV channels 2 to 13:

dBmI = -10 dBm – 15.5 dB = -25.5 dBmI

For TV channels 14 to 69:

dBmI = - 10 dBm – 19.5 dB = -29.5 dBmI

Therefore, the proper gain needs to be applied dependent on the TV broadcast channel measured. The gains have been applied to each spectrum photograph included in this report. Figures 2.1-2 (A) (B) (C) display the spectrum photographs of the described calibration procedures employed during the TV broadcast measurements.

2.2 Methodology

Upon arriving at the measurement site, coordinates were obtained using GPS instrumentation. Photographs were taken to document the site and are included in this report.

After site coordinates were verified, the test equipment was set up to measure the RF environment. Measurements were conducted at 14 locations in the vicinity of the wind project. After the equipment set up was completed, the test antenna was mounted the roof of the van at a height of 6 feet above the ground level. The spectrum analyzer was used to measure the signal level of each television channel and the video quality rating was recorded and included in this report (Tables 4.1-1 through 4.14-1, Video Quality). Video recording of each TV channel was performed for a five second interval. These video recordings are not saved and only used in the quality analysis phase of the measurements.

Upon completion of the RF testing, the measured signal levels were transposed from dBm to dBuV/m after accounting for the gain of the test antenna, and the bandwidth factor of the spectrum analyzer.

The following is a description on how the conversion of the data from dBm to dBuV/m (dB above one µV/m) was accomplished. The data was converted to dBuV/m to compare it with the minimum field strength levels outlined in FCC 47CFR73.685 (a). Below is set of two formulas that were used to convert the measured signals in dBm to field strength measurements in dBuV/m.

First the isotropic receive level in dBm was converted to field strength in V/m using the formula below: 2 2 1/2 E = (480 * π * Pm / λ ) Where: λ = the wavelength (= c/f) c = speed of light f = frequency in Hz

Pm = Power measured in Watts

Watts = (10^ ( PdBm /10))/1000

PdBm = Power in dBm E = Field Strength in V/m

Last the field strength in V/m was converted to field strength in dBuV/m (dB above 1µV/m) using the formula below: 6 E dB = 20 log (E * 1x10 ) Where: E = Field Strength in V/m

EdB = Field Strength in dBuV/m 1x106 = is the conversion factor used to covert from V/m to µV/m

WINEGARD RV2000

ACTIVE VHF/UHFANTENNA

HP 86630L Signal Generator Calibration HP 437B Signal Power Meter

TV/DVD COMBO HP EPM SERIES Power Meter

DELL HP E4407B Laptop Spectrum Analyzer Computer HD TUNER

Figure 2.1-1 Test Equipment Block Diagram Highland Wind Farm

Saint Croix County, Wisconsin

Date: 08/22/2011 0 Center Freq: 71 MHz -10 Span: 100 MHz -20 Res. Bandwidth:1 MHz

-30 0 dBm, 71 MHz signal indication on -40 the spectrum photograph represents a -10 dBm signal being injected at the -50 point where the test cable connects to Level (dBm) -60 the output of the test antenna -70 Displayed reference level is equal: -80 Channels 2-6 -90 -10.0dBm injected signal - dB antenna gain 21 31 41 51 61 71 81 91 101 111 121 15.5 -25.5 dBmi; therefore, a displayed Freq (MHz) signal level of -10 dBm equals an isotropic level of -25.5 dBmi (A)

Date: 08/22/2011 0 Center Freq: 1 95 MHz -10 Span: 100 MHz Res. Bandwidth: MHz -20 1

-30 0 dBm, 195 MHz signal indication on the spectrum photograph represents a -40 -10 dBm signal being injected at the -50 point where the test cable connects to Level (dBm) Level -60 the output of the test antenna

-70 Displayed reference level is equal:

-80 Channels 7-13 -10.0 dBm injected signal -90 -15.5 dB antenna gain 145 155 165 175 185 195 205 215 225 235 245 -25.5 dBmi; therefore, a displayed Freq (MHz) signal level of -10 dBm equals an isotropic level of -25.5 dBmi (B)

Figure 2.1-2 RF Calibration Photographs Highland Wind Farm

Saint Croix County, Wisconsin

Date: 08/22/2011 0 Center Freq: 638 MHz -10 Span: 100 MHz Res. Bandwidth: 1 MHz -20

-30 0 dBm, 638 MHz signal indication on

-40 the spectrum photograph represents a -10 dBm signal being injected at the -50 point where the test cable connects to Level (dBm) -60 the output of the test antenna

-70 Displayed reference level is equal: -80 Channels 14-69 -90 -10.0 dBm injected signal 588 598 608 618 628 638 648 658 668 678 688 - dB antenna gain Freq (MHz) 19.5 -29.5dBmi; therefore, a displayed signal level of -10 dBm equals an (C) isotropic level of -29.5 dBmi

Figure 2.1-2 RF Calibration Photographs (Continued)

SECTION

THREE

SECTION THREE

DATA PRESENTATION

The following section contains the Topographical representation, Site Photograph and the Spectrum Photographs. All coordinates are NAD 83.

3.1 Test Point One: Osceola, WI Outside AOI (Area-of-Interest) Coordinates: N45° 19' 19.30" W92° 42' 22.84"

• Figure 3.1-1 is a Topographical representation of the Test Site.

• Figure 3.1-2 is the Site Photograph depicting the measurement location.

• Figures 3.1-3 through 3.1-6 are the actual Spectrum Photographs detailing the TV channels and the ambient RF background.

3.2 Test Point Two: Clear Lake, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N45° 14' 58.33" W92° 16' 16.04"

• Figure 3.2-1 is a Topographical representation of the Test Site.

• Figure 3.2-2 is the Site Photograph depicting the measurement location.

• Figures 3.2-3 through 3.2-6 are the actual Spectrum Photographs detailing the TV channels and the ambient RF background.

3.3 Test Point Three: Knapp, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N44° 57' 13.84" W92° 04' 51.15"

• Figure 3.3-1 is a Topographical representation of the Test Site.

• Figure 3.3-2 is the Site Photograph depicting the measurement location.

• Figures 3.3-3 through 3.3-6 are the actual Spectrum Photographs detailing the TV channels and the ambient RF background.

3.4 Test Point Four: Martell, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N44° 49' 47.16" W92° 23' 50.88"

• Figure 3.4-1 is a Topographical representation of the Test Site.

• Figure 3.4-2 is the Site Photograph depicting the measurement location.

• Figures 3.4-3 through 3.4-6 are the actual Spectrum Photographs detailing the TV channels and the ambient RF background.

3.5 Test Point Five: Prescott, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N44° 45' 21.62" W92° 47' 15.71"

• Figure 3.5-1 is a Topographical representation of the Test Site.

• Figure 3.5-2 is the Site Photograph depicting the measurement location.

• Figures 3.5-3 through 3.5-6 are the actual Spectrum Photographs detailing the TV channels and the ambient RF background.

3.6 Test Point Six: Stillwater, MN Outside AOI Coordinates: N45° 03' 1.64" W92° 48' 33.32"

• Figure 3.6-1 is a Topographical representation of the Test Site.

• Figure 3.6-2 is the Site Photograph depicting the measurement location.

• Figures 3.6-3 through 3.6-6 are the actual Spectrum Photographs detailing the TV channels and the ambient RF background.

3.7 Test Point Seven: River Falls, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N44° 51' 28.66" W92° 37' 22.23"

• Figure 3.7-1 is a Topographical representation of the Test Site.

• Figure 3.7-2 is the Site Photograph depicting the measurement location.

• Figures 3.7-3 through 3.7-6 are the actual Spectrum Photographs detailing the TV channels and the ambient RF background.

3.8 Test Point Eight: Baldwin, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N44° 58' 26.61" W92° 21' 57.69"

• Figure 3.8-1 is a Topographical representation of the Test Site.

• Figure 3.8-2 is the Site Photograph depicting the measurement location.

• Figures 3.8-3 through 3.8-6 are the actual Spectrum Photographs detailing the TV channels and the ambient RF background.

3.9 Test Point Nine: New Richmond, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N45° 07' 17.72" W92° 32' 8.82"

• Figure 3.9-1 is a Topographical representation of the Test Site.

• Figure 3.9-2 is the Site Photograph depicting the measurement location.

• Figures 3.9-3 through 3.9-6 are the actual Spectrum Photographs detailing the TV channels and the ambient RF background.

3.10 Test Point Ten: Deer Park, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N45° 11' 18.16" W92° 23' 16.76"

• Figure 3.10-1 is a Topographical representation of the Test Site.

• Figure 3.10-2 is the Site Photograph depicting the measurement location.

• Figures 3.10-3 through 3.10-6 are the actual Spectrum Photographs detailing the TV channels and the ambient RF background.

3.11 Test Point Eleven: 1500’ E. of 209th St. On St. Rt. 64 Inside AOI Coordinates: N45° 08' 10.75" W92° 13' 31.39"

• Figure 3.11-1 is a Topographical representation of the Test Site.

• Figure 3.11-2 is the Site Photograph depicting the measurement location.

• Figures 3.11-3 through 3.11-6 are the actual Spectrum Photographs detailing the TV channels and the ambient RF background.

3.12 Test Point Twelve: Intersection of 210th St. and CR P Inside AOI Coordinates: N45° 09' 55.77" W92° 11' 53.77"

• Figure 3.12-1 is a Topographical representation of the Test Site.

• Figure 3.12-2 is the Site Photograph depicting the measurement location.

• Figures 3.12-3 through 3.12-6 are the actual Spectrum Photographs detailing the TV channels and the ambient RF background.

3.13 Test Point Thirteen: Intersection of 230th Ave and 320th St. Inside AOI Coordinates: N45° 11' 36.75" W92° 09' 23.34"

• Figure 3.13-1 is a Topographical representation of the Test Site.

• Figure 3.13-2 is the Site Photograph depicting the measurement location.

• Figures 3.13-3 through 3.13-6 are the actual Spectrum Photographs detailing the TV channels and the ambient RF background.

3.14 Test Point Fourteen: 2800’ W. of Int. 1330th Ave. and 30th St. Inside AOI Coordinates: N45° 09' 54.13" W92° 09' 22.88"

• Figure 3.14-1 is a Topographical representation of the Test Site.

• Figure 3.14-2 is the Site Photograph depicting the measurement location.

• Figures 3.14-3 through 3.14-6 are the actual Spectrum Photographs detailing the TV channels and the ambient RF background.

Topo North America™ 9

FIGURE 3.1-1 TOPOGRAPHICAL

Data use subject to license. TN Scale 1 : 1,600 0 40 80 120 160 200 ft © DeLorme. Topo North America™ 9. MN (0.1°E) m 0 14 28 42 56 70 www.delorme.com 1" = 133.3 ft Data Zoom 17-0 Test Point One: Osceola, WI Outside AOI (Area of Interest)

Highland Wind Farm

Figure 3.1-2 Site Photograph

Test Point One: Osceola, WI Outside AOI (Area of Interest)

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 19' 19.30" W92° 42' 22.84"

VHF Low Band Channels 2-6

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) None noted

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.1-3 Spectrum Photographs Test Point One: Osceola, WI Outside AOI (Area of Interest)

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 19' 19.30" W92° 42' 22.84"

VHF High Band Channels 7-13

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 188 -93.03

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.1-4 Spectrum Photographs Test Point One: Osceola, WI Outside AOI (Area of Interest)

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 19' 19.30" W92° 42' 22.84"

UHF Band Channels 14-41

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 527 -81.43

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.1-5 Spectrum Photographs Test Point One: Osceola, WI Outside AOI (Area of Interest)

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 19' 19.30" W92° 42' 22.84"

UHF Band Channels 42-69

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 656 -81.17

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.1-6 Spectrum Photographs Topo North America™ 9

FIGURE 3.2-1 TOPOGRAPHICAL

Data use subject to license. TN Scale 1 : 1,600 0 40 80 120 160 200 ft © DeLorme. Topo North America™ 9. MN (0.2°W) m 0 14 28 42 56 70 www.delorme.com 1" = 133.3 ft Data Zoom 17-0 Test Point Two: Clear Lake, WI Outside AOI

Highland Wind Farm

Figure 3.2-2 Site Photograph

Test Point Two: Clear Lake, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 14' 58.33" W92° 16' 16.04"

VHF Low Band Channels 2-6

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) None noted

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.2-3 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Two: Clear Lake, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 14' 58.33" W92° 16' 16.04"

VHF High Band Channels 7-13

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) None noted

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.2-4 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Two: Clear Lake, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 14' 58.33" W92° 16' 16.04"

UHF Band Channels 14-41

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 551 -81.44

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.2-5 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Two: Clear Lake, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 14' 58.33" W92° 16' 16.04"

UHF Band Channels 42-69

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 656 -86.62

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.2-6 Spectrum Photographs Topo North America™ 9

FIGURE 3.3-1 TOPOGRAPHICAL

Data use subject to license. TN Scale 1 : 1,600 0 40 80 120 160 200 ft © DeLorme. Topo North America™ 9. MN (0.3°W) m 0 14 28 42 56 70 www.delorme.com 1" = 133.3 ft Data Zoom 17-0 Test Point Three: Knapp, WI Outside AOI

Highland Wind Farm

Figure 3.3-2 Site Photograph

Test Point Three: Knapp, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N44° 57' 13.84" W92° 04' 51.15"

VHF Low Band Channels 2-6

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) None noted

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.3-3 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Three: Knapp, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N44° 57' 13.84" W92° 04' 51.15"

VHF High Band Channels 7-13

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) None noted

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.3-4 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Three: Knapp, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N44° 57' 13.84" W92° 04' 51.15"

UHF Band Channels 14-41

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 550 -68.99

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.3-5 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Three: Knapp, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N44° 57' 13.84" W92° 04' 51.15"

UHF Band Channels 42-69

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) None noted

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.3-6 Spectrum Photographs Topo North America™ 9

FIGURE 3.4-1 TOPOGRAPHICAL

Data use subject to license. TN Scale 1 : 1,600 0 40 80 120 160 200 ft © DeLorme. Topo North America™ 9. MN (0.1°W) m 0 14 28 42 56 70 www.delorme.com 1" = 133.3 ft Data Zoom 17-0 Test Point Four: Martell, WI Outside AOI

Highland Wind Farm

Figure 3.4-2 Site Photograph

Test Point Four: Martell, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N44° 49' 47.16" W92° 23' 50.88"

VHF Low Band Channels 2-6

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) None noted

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.4-3 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Four: Martell, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N44° 49' 47.16" W92° 23' 50.88"

VHF High Band Channels 7-13

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 188 -92.75

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.4-4 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Four: Martell, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N44° 49' 47.16" W92° 23' 50.88"

UHF Band Channels 14-41

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 522.6 -88.54

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.4-5 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Four: Martell, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N44° 49' 47.16" W92° 23' 50.88"

UHF Band Channels 42-69

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) None noted

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.4-6 Spectrum Photographs Topo North America™ 9

FIGURE 3.5-1 TOPOGRAPHICAL

Data use subject to license. TN Scale 1 : 1,600 0 40 80 120 160 200 ft © DeLorme. Topo North America™ 9. MN (0.3°E) m 0 14 28 42 56 70 www.delorme.com 1" = 133.3 ft Data Zoom 17-0 Test Point Five: Prescott, WI Outside AOI

Highland Wind Farm

Figure 3.5-2 Site Photograph

Test Point Five: Prescott, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N44° 45' 21.62" W92° 47' 15.71"

VHF Low Band Channels 2-6

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) None noted

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.5-3 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Five: Prescott, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N44° 45' 21.62" W92° 47' 15.71"

VHF High Band Channels 7-13

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 198.92 -88.97

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.5-4 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Five: Prescott, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N44° 45' 21.62" W92° 47' 15.71"

UHF Band Channels 14-41

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 564.6 -62.61

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.5-5 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Five: Prescott, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N44° 45' 21.62" W92° 47' 15.71"

UHF Band Channels 42-69

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 659 -88.08

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.5-6 Spectrum Photographs Topo North America™ 9

FIGURE 3.6-1 TOPOGRAPHICAL

Data use subject to license. TN Scale 1 : 1,600 0 40 80 120 160 200 ft © DeLorme. Topo North America™ 9. MN (0.3°E) m 0 14 28 42 56 70 www.delorme.com 1" = 133.3 ft Data Zoom 17-0 Test Point Six: Stillwater, MN Outside AOI

Highland Wind Farm

Figure 3.6-2 Site Photograph

Test Point Six: Stillwater, MN Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 03' 1.64" W92° 48' 33.32"

VHF Low Band Channels 2-6

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) None noted

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.6-3 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Six: Stillwater, MN Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 03' 1.64" W92° 48' 33.32"

VHF High Band Channels 7-13

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 188 -85.29

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.6-4 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Six: Stillwater, MN Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 03' 1.64" W92° 48' 33.32"

UHF Band Channels 14-41

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 521 -7258

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.6-5 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Six: Stillwater, MN Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 03' 1.64" W92° 48' 33.32"

UHF Band Channels 42-69

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 656 -76.99

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.6-6 Spectrum Photographs Topo North America™ 9

Figure 3.7-1 Topographical

Data use subject to license. TN Scale 1 : 1,600 0 40 80 120 160 200 ft © DeLorme. Topo North America™ 9. MN (0.1°E) m 0 14 28 42 56 70 www.delorme.com 1" = 133.3 ft Data Zoom 17-0 Test Point Seven: River Falls, WI Outside AOI

Highland Wind Farm

Figure 3.7-2 Site Photograph

Test Point Seven: River Falls, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N44° 51' 28.66" W92° 37' 22.23"

VHF Low Band Channels 2-6

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 57.94 -92.89

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.7-3 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Seven: River Falls, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N44° 51' 28.66" W92° 37' 22.23"

VHF High Band Channels 7-13

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 188 -88.64

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.7-4 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Seven: River Falls, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N44° 51' 28.66" W92° 37' 22.23"

UHF Band Channels 14-41

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 519.3 -79.36

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.7-5 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Seven: River Falls, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N44° 51' 28.66" W92° 37' 22.23"

UHF Band Channels 42-69

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 669.2 -88.79

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.7-6 Spectrum Photographs Topo North America™ 9

Figure 3.8-1 Topographical

Data use subject to license. TN Scale 1 : 1,600 0 40 80 120 160 200 ft © DeLorme. Topo North America™ 9. MN (0.1°W) m 0 14 28 42 56 70 www.delorme.com 1" = 133.3 ft Data Zoom 17-0 Test Point Eight: Baldwin, WI Outside AOI

Highland Wind Farm

Figure 3.8-2 Site Photograph

Test Point Eight: Baldwin, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N44° 58' 26.61" W92° 21' 57.69"

VHF Low Band Channels 2-6

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) None noted

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.8-3 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Eight: Baldwin, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N44° 58' 26.61" W92° 21' 57.69"

VHF High Band Channels 7-13

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 189.5 -87.79

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.8-4 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Eight: Baldwin, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N44° 58' 26.61" W92° 21' 57.69"

UHF Band Channels 14-41

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 521.5 -74.28

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.8-5 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Eight: Baldwin, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N44° 58' 26.61" W92° 21' 57.69"

UHF Band Channels 42-69

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 660.7 -88.08

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.8-6 Spectrum Photographs Topo North America™ 9

Figure 3.9-1 Topographical

Data use subject to license. TN Scale 1 : 1,600 0 40 80 120 160 200 ft © DeLorme. Topo North America™ 9. MN (0.0°E) m 0 14 28 42 56 70 www.delorme.com 1" = 133.3 ft Data Zoom 17-0 Test Point Nine: New Richmond, WI Outside AOI

Highland Wind Farm

Figure 3.9-2 Site Photograph

Test Point Nine: New Richmond, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 07' 17.72" W92° 32' 8.82"

VHF Low Band Channels 2-6

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) None noted

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.9-3 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Nine: New Richmond, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 07' 17.72" W92° 32' 8.82"

VHF High Band Channels 7-13

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 189 -92.15

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.9-4 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Nine: New Richmond, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 07' 17.72" W92° 32' 8.82"

UHF Band Channels 14-41

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 519 -74.37

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.9-5 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Nine: New Richmond, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 07' 17.72" W92° 32' 8.82"

UHF Band Channels 42-69

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 658 -87.54

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.9-6 Spectrum Photographs Topo North America™ 9

Figure 3.10-1 Topographical

Data use subject to license. TN Scale 1 : 1,600 0 40 80 120 160 200 ft © DeLorme. Topo North America™ 9. MN (0.1°W) m 0 14 28 42 56 70 www.delorme.com 1" = 133.3 ft Data Zoom 17-0 Test Point Ten: Deer Park, WI Outside AOI

Highland Wind Farm

Figure 3.10-2 Site Photograph

Test Point Ten: Deer Park, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 11' 18.16" W92° 23' 16.76"

VHF Low Band Channels 2-6

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) None noted

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.10-3 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Ten: Deer Park, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 11' 18.16" W92° 23' 16.76"

VHF High Band Channels 7-13

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 189 -90.01

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.10-4 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Ten: Deer Park, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 11' 18.16" W92° 23' 16.76"

UHF Band Channels 14-41

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 561 -73.73

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.10-5 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Ten: Deer Park, WI Outside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/22-23/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 11' 18.16" W92° 23' 16.76"

UHF Band Channels 42-69

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 660 -84.86

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.10-6 Spectrum Photographs Topo North America™ 9

FIGURE 3.1-11 TOPOGRAPHICAL

Data use subject to license. TN Scale 1 : 1,600 0 40 80 120 160 200 ft © DeLorme. Topo North America™ 9. MN (0.2°W) m 0 14 28 42 56 70 www.delorme.com 1" = 133.3 ft Data Zoom 17-0 Test Point Eleven: 1500’ E. of 209th St. On St. Rt. 64 Inside AOI

Highland Wind Farm

Figure 3.11-2 Site Photograph

Test Point Eleven: 1500’ E. of 209th St. On St. Rt. 64 Inside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/25/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 08' 10.75" W92° 13' 31.39"

VHF Low Band Channels 2-6

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) None noted

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.11-3 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Eleven: 1500’ E. of 209th St. On St. Rt. 64 Inside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/25/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 08' 10.75" W92° 13' 31.39"

VHF High Band Channels 7-13

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 199 -83.08

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.11-4 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Eleven: 1500’ E. of 209th St. On St. Rt. 64 Inside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/25/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 08' 10.75" W92° 13' 31.39"

UHF Band Channels 14-41

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 521 -69.33

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.11-5 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Eleven: 1500’ E. of 209th St. On St. Rt. 64 Inside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/25/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 08' 10.75" W92° 13' 31.39"

UHF Band Channels 42-69

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 658 -85.48

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.11-6 Spectrum Photographs Topo North America™ 9

FIGURE 3.1-12 TOPOGRAPHICAL

Data use subject to license. TN Scale 1 : 1,600 0 40 80 120 160 200 ft © DeLorme. Topo North America™ 9. MN (0.3°W) m 0 14 28 42 56 70 www.delorme.com 1" = 133.3 ft Data Zoom 17-0 Test Point Twelve: Intersection of 210th St. and CR P Inside AOI

Highland Wind Farm

Figure 3.12-2 Site Photograph

Test Point Twelve: Intersection of 210th St. and CR P Inside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/25/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 09' 55.77" W92° 11' 53.77"

VHF Low Band Channels 2-6

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) None noted

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.12-3 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Twelve: Intersection of 210th St. and CR P Inside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/25/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 09' 55.77" W92° 11' 53.77"

VHF High Band Channels 7-13

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 187 -91.71

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.12-4 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Twelve: Intersection of 210th St. and CR P Inside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/25/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 09' 55.77" W92° 11' 53.77"

UHF Band Channels 14-41

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 562 -76.24

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.12-5 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Twelve: Intersection of 210th St. and CR P Inside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/25/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 09' 55.77" W92° 11' 53.77"

UHF Band Channels 42-69

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 660 -91.28

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.12-6 Spectrum Photographs Topo North America™ 9

FIGURE 3.1-13 TOPOGRAPHICAL

Data use subject to license. TN Scale 1 : 1,600 0 40 80 120 160 200 ft © DeLorme. Topo North America™ 9. MN (0.3°W) m 0 14 28 42 56 70 www.delorme.com 1" = 133.3 ft Data Zoom 17-0 Test Point Thirteen: Intersection of 230th Ave and 320th St. Inside AOI

Highland Wind Farm

Figure 3.13-2 Site Photograph

Test Point Thirteen: Intersection of 230th Ave and 320th St. Inside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/25/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 11' 36.75" W92° 09' 23.34"

VHF Low Band Channels 2-6

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) None noted

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.13-3 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Thirteen: Intersection of 230th Ave and 320th St. Inside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/25/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 11' 36.75" W92° 09' 23.34"

VHF High Band Channels 7-13

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) None noted

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.13-4 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Thirteen: Intersection of 230th Ave and 320th St. Inside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/25/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 11' 36.75" W92° 09' 23.34"

UHF Band Channels 14-41

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 551 -79.09

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.13-5 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Thirteen: Intersection of 230th Ave and 320th St. Inside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/25/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 11' 36.75" W92° 09' 23.34"

UHF Band Channels 42-69

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 664.9 -83.00

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.13-6 Spectrum Photographs Topo North America™ 9

FIGURE 3.1-14 TOPOGRAPHICAL

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Highland Wind Farm

Figure 3.14-2 Site Photograph

Test Point Fourteen: 2800’ W. of Int. 1330th Ave. and 30th St. Inside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/25/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 09' 54.13" W92° 09' 22.88"

VHF Low Band Channels 2-6

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) None noted

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.14-3 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Fourteen: 2800’ W. of Int. 1330th Ave. and 30th St. Inside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/25/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 09' 54.13" W92° 09' 22.88"

VHF High Band Channels 7-13

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 186 -94.97

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.14-4 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Fourteen: 2800’ W. of Int. 1330th Ave. and 30th St. Inside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/25/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 09' 54.13" W92° 09' 22.88"

UHF Band Channels 14-41

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 552 -65.31

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.14-5 Spectrum Photographs Test Point Fourteen: 2800’ W. of Int. 1330th Ave. and 30th St. Inside AOI

TV Broadcast

Highland Wind Farm

Date: 08/25/2011 Antenna Polarization: Horizontal Antenna Centerline: 6 Feet Coordinates: N45° 09' 54.13" W92° 09' 22.88"

UHF Band Channels 42-69

TV Broadcast

Highest Recorded Video Signal:

MHz Level (dBm) 682 -90.86

Azimuth: 0-360°

Figure 3.14-6 Spectrum Photographs

SECTION

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SECTION 4

SUMMARY OF RESULTS

The following is the summary of results for each test measurement location. The area is utilized for farming with recent moves to upscale suburban housing. The AMSL averages 900 to 1200 feet. Cable television has been installed in the area. The area's primary TV broadcasters are located in the “Twin Cities” and Eau Claire, WI. All of these transmitters are located to the West / Southwest and to the Southeast of the Highland Wind Farm. Receiving antennas present were mounted on rooftops and were well maintained. Orientations of these antennas were mixed with most oriented toward the Twin Cities. The transmitters are in the 30 to 50 mile range. The major networks are represented (CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX). The test points have the maximum capability of receiving 3 analog stations and 14 digital stations .

See Section 3 for the Site and Spectrum Photographs.

4.1 Test Point One: Osceola, WI Outside AOI (Area of Interest) Coordinates: N45° 19' 19.30" W92° 42' 22.84"

This test point is located outside the area of interest and is a small city with a population of >5000. Off-air antennas are evident in the area and most are aligned toward the Twin Cities. Of the Television channels received at this site, three analog channels were received, but none were suitable for viewing. Ten digital channels were suitable for viewing. Tables 4.1-1 (Analog) and 4.1-2 (Digital) detail the suitable and unsuitable channels obtained from the actual measurements and Off-air monitoring.

4.2 Test Point Two: Clear Lake, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N45° 14' 58.33" W92° 16' 16.04"

This test point is located outside the area of interest and is a small village with a population > 1000. Off-air antennas are evident in the area and are oriented toward The Twin Cities. Of the Television channels received at this site, three analog channels were received, but none were suitable for viewing. Seven digital channels were suitable for viewing. Tables 4.2-1 (Analog) and 4.2-2 (Digital) detail the suitable and unsuitable channels obtained from the actual measurements and Off-air monitoring.

4.3 Test Point Three: Knapp, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N44° 57' 13.84" W92° 04' 51.15"

This test point is located outside the area of interest and is a small village with a population of > 300. Off-air antenna were present and aligned toward the Twin Cities. Satellite dishes were not observed. Of the Television channels received at this site, three analog channels were received, but all were unsuitable for viewing. One digital channel was suitable for viewing. Tables 4.3-1 (Analog) and 4.3-2 (Digital) detail the suitable and unsuitable channels obtained from the actual measurements and Off-air monitoring.

4.4 Test Point Four: Martell, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N44° 49' 47.16" W92° 23' 50.88"

This test point is located outside the area of interest and is a small town with a population of < 300. Off-air antennas were present and aligned toward the Twin Cities. All three analog channels received at this site none were unsuitable for viewing. Three digital channels were suitable for viewing. Tables 4.4-1 (Analog) and 4.4-2 (Digital) detail the suitable and unsuitable channels obtained from the actual measurements and Off-air monitoring.

4.5 Test Point Five: Prescott, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N44° 45' 21.62" W92° 47' 15.71"

This test point is located outside the area of interest and is a small city with a population of < 3000. Off-air antennas were present and aligned toward the Twin Cities. Of the three analog channels received at this site, none were suitable for viewing. Ten digital channels were suitable for viewing. Tables 4.5-1 (Analog) and 4.5-2 (Digital) detail the suitable and unsuitable channels obtained from the actual measurements and Off-air monitoring.

4.6 Test Point Six: Stillwater, MN Outside AOI Coordinates: N45° 03' 1.64" W92° 48' 33.32"

This test point is located outside the area of interest and is a moderate sized city with a population of > 10,000. Off-air antennas were present and aligned toward the Twin Cities. Of the three analog channels received at this site, none were suitable for viewing. Eight digital channels were suitable for viewing. Tables 4.6-1 (Analog) and 4.6-2 (Digital) detail the suitable and unsuitable channels obtained from the actual measurements and Off-air monitoring

4.7 Test Point Seven: River Falls, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N44° 51' 28.66" W92° 37' 22.23"

This test point is located outside the area of interest and is a small city with a population of > 3000. Off-air antennas were present and aligned toward the Twin Cities. Of the three analog channels received at this site, none were suitable for viewing. Seven digital channels were suitable for viewing. Tables 4.7-1 (Analog) and 4.7-2 (Digital) detail the suitable and unsuitable channels obtained from the actual measurements and Off-air monitoring

4.8 Test Point Eight: Baldwin, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N44° 58' 26.61" W92° 21' 57.69"

This test point is being referred to as a “Bell Weather” site as the AMSL is close to 1200 feet and is equidistant form Eau Claire, WI and the “Twin Cities”. Spectrum Analysis of the AOI is based on this test point that is located outside the area of interest. The village has a population of >3000. Of the three analog channels received at this site, none were suitable for viewing. Fourteen digital channels were suitable for viewing. Tables 4.8-1 (Analog) and 4.8-2 (Digital) detail the suitable and unsuitable channels obtained from the actual measurements and Off-air monitoring

4.9 Test Point Nine: New Richmond, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N45° 07' 17.72" W92° 32' 8.82"

This test point is located outside the area of interest and is a small city with a population of > 3000. Off-air antennas were present and aligned toward the Twin Cities. Of the three analog channels received at this site, none were suitable for viewing. Nine digital channels were suitable for viewing. Tables 4.9-1 (Analog) and 4.9-2 (Digital) detail the suitable and unsuitable channels obtained from the actual measurements and Off-air monitoring

4.10 Test Point Ten: Deer Park, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N45° 11' 18.16" W92° 23' 16.76"

This test point is located outside the area of interest and is a small village with a population of < 300. Of the three analog channels received at this site, none were suitable for viewing. Nine digital channels were suitable for viewing. Tables 4.10-1 (Analog) and 4.10-2 (Digital) detail the suitable and unsuitable channels obtained from the actual measurements and Off-air monitoring.

4.11 Test Point Eleven: 1500’ E. of 209th St. On St. Rt. 64 Inside AOI Coordinates: N45° 08' 10.75" W92° 13' 31.39"

This test point is located inside the area of interest and only one residence was seen. An Off- air antenna was present at the residence and aligned toward the Twin Cities. Of the three analog channels received at this site none were suitable for viewing. Ten digital channels were suitable for viewing. Tables 4.11-1 (Analog) and 4.11-2 (Digital) detail the suitable and unsuitable channels obtained from the actual measurements and Off-air monitoring.

4.12 Test Point Twelve: Intersection of 210th St. and CR P Inside AOI Coordinates: N45° 09' 55.77" W92° 11' 53.77"

This test point is located inside the area of interest and had four residences were seen. All of the residences had off-air antennas oriented toward the Twin Cities. Of the three analog channels received at this site none were suitable for viewing. Nine digital channels were suitable for viewing. Tables 4.12-1 (Analog) and 4.12-2 (Digital) detail the suitable and unsuitable channels obtained from the actual measurements and Off-air monitoring.

4.13 Test Point Thirteen: Intersection of 230th Ave and 320th St. Inside AOI Coordinates: N45° 11' 36.75" W92° 09' 23.34"

This test point is located inside the area of interest and one residence was seen. An off-air antenna was present and aligned toward the Twin Cities. Of the three analog channels received at this site none were suitable for viewing. Four digital channels were suitable for viewing. Tables 4.13-1 (Analog) and 4.13-2 (Digital) detail the suitable and unsuitable channels obtained from the actual measurements and Off-air monitoring.

4.14 Test Point Fourteen: 2800’ W. of Int. 1330th Ave. and 30th St. Inside AOI Coordinates: N45° 09' 54.13" W92° 09' 22.88"

This test point is located inside the area of interest with no residences close by. Of the three analog channels received at this site, none were suitable for viewing. Five digital channels were suitable for viewing. Tables 4.14-1 (Analog) and 4.14-2 (Digital) detail the suitable and unsuitable channels obtained from the actual measurements and Off-air monitoring.

Table 4.1-1 Analog Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point One: Osceola, WI Outside AOI (Area of Interest) Coordinates: N45° 19' 19.30" W92° 42' 22.84"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -97.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -101.00 0.00001 21.17245 6 13 177 WUMN 1.25 282.88 36.58

6 -96.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -100.00 0.00001 23.01368 5 14 195 K14KH 49.8 229.28 36.54

6 -96.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -100.00 0.00005 33.43107 5 43 647 K43HB 68.7 229.3 36.55 Table 4.1-2 Digital Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point One: Osceola, WI Outside AOI (Area of Interest) Coordinates: N45° 19' 19.30" W92° 42' 22.84"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -93.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -87.70 0.00006 35.04222 1 9 189 KMSP 20 228.3 27.35

6 -97.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -91.70 0.00004 31.57691 1 11 201 KARE 45.3 229.73 27.72

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00013 42.22782 3 16 485 K16HY 15 229.28 36.54

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00014 42.64734 3 20 509 KSMQ 319.2 116.1 89.1

6 -80.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -74.70 0.00070 56.84974 1 22 521 WUCW 1000 229.73 27.72

6 -80.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -74.70 0.00070 56.94920 1 23 527 KTCI 325 228.3 27.35

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00011 41.14476 3 25 539 K25AI 15 229.28 36.54

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00015 43.30443 1 27 549 WHWC 291 114.54 45.35

6 -83.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -77.70 0.00053 54.52315 1 29 563 WFTC 760 228.3 27.35

6 -80.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -74.70 0.00078 57.79651 1 32 581 WCCO 1000 229.73 27.72

6 -80.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -74.70 0.00079 57.97408 3 34 593 KTCA 662 228.3 27.35

6 -79.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -73.70 0.00090 59.06152 1 35 599 KSTP 755 229.73 27.72

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00013 42.14809 3 36 605 KAAL 620 229.73 27.72

6 -93.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -87.70 0.00020 45.89069 1 45 659 KSTC 1000 229.76 27.71 Table 4.2-1 Analog Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Two: Clear Lake, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N45° 14' 58.33" W92° 16' 16.04"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -94.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -98.00 0.00002 25.65737 6 13 210 WUMN 1.25 248.98 52.44

6 -94.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -98.00 0.00004 32.71021 6 14 473 K14KH 49.8 249.2 52.47

6 -93.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -97.00 0.00007 36.43107 6 43 647 K43HB 68.7 249.2 52.48 Table 4.2-2 Digital Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Two: Clear Lake, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N45° 14' 58.33" W92° 16' 16.04"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -95.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -89.70 0.00004 33.04222 3 9 189 KMSP 20 252.67 43.72

6 -95.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -89.70 0.00005 33.57691 3 11 201 KARE 45.3 253.29 44.34

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00010 40.22782 3 16 485 K16HY 15 249.2 52.47

6 -95.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -89.70 0.00012 41.64734 3 20 509 KSMQ 319.2 180.11 91.1

6 -86.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -80.70 0.00035 50.84974 1 22 521 WUCW 1000 253.29 44.34

6 -93.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -87.70 0.00016 43.94920 1 23 527 KTCI 325 252.67 43.72

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00011 41.14476 3 25 539 K25AI 15 249.2 52.47

6 -82.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -76.70 0.00058 55.30443 3 27 549 WHWC 291 125 24.36

6 -88.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -82.70 0.00030 49.52315 1 29 563 WFTC 760 252.67 43.72

6 -89.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -83.70 0.00028 48.79651 1 32 581 WCCO 1000 253.29 44.34

6 -92.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -86.70 0.00020 45.97408 3 34 593 KTCA 662 252.67 43.72

6 -90.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -84.70 0.00025 48.06152 1 35 599 KSTP 755 253.29 44.34

6 -90.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -84.70 0.00026 48.14809 1 36 605 KAAL 620 121.82 51.74

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00014 42.89069 1 45 659 KSTC 1000 253.32 44.34 Table 4.3-1 Analog Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Three: Knapp, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N44° 57' 13.84" W92° 04' 51.15"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -96.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -100.00 0.00002 23.65737 6 13 210 WUMN 1.25 271.77 58.33

6 -96.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -100.00 0.00003 30.71021 6 14 473 K14KH 49.8 271.93 58.43

6 -96.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -100.00 0.00005 33.43107 6 43 647 K43HB 68.7 271.93 58.43 Table 4.3-2 Digital Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Three: Knapp, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N44° 57' 13.84" W92° 04' 51.15"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -95.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -89.70 0.00004 33.04222 3 9 189 KMSP 20 278.43 51.62

6 -95.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -89.70 0.00005 33.57691 3 11 201 KARE 45.3 278.62 52.38

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00013 42.22782 3 16 485 K16HY 15 271.93 58.43

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00011 40.64734 3 20 509 KSMQ 319.2 193.83 93.18

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00011 40.84974 3 22 521 WUCW 1000 278.62 52.38

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00011 40.94920 3 23 527 KTCI 325 278.43 51.62

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00011 41.14476 3 25 539 K25AI 15 271.93 58.43

6 -70.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -64.70 0.00232 67.30443 1 27 549 WHWC 291 58.77 12.46

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00012 41.52315 3 29 563 WFTC 760 278.43 51.62

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00012 41.79651 3 32 581 WCCO 1000 278.62 52.38

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00013 41.97408 3 34 593 KTCA 662 278.43 51.62

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00013 42.06152 3 35 599 KSTP 755 278.62 52.38

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00013 42.14809 3 36 605 KAAL 620 193.83 93.18

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00014 42.89069 3 45 659 KSTC 1000 278.64 52.38 Table 4.4-1 Analog Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Four: Martell, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N44° 49' 47.16" W92° 23' 50.88"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -95.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -99.00 0.00002 24.65737 6 13 210 WUMN 1.25 283.41 43.97

6 -94.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -98.00 0.00004 32.71021 6 14 473 K14KH 49.8 283.6 44.1

6 -95.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -99.00 0.00005 34.43107 6 43 647 K43HB 68.7 283.59 44.12 Table 4.4-2 Digital Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Four: Martell, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N44° 49' 47.16" W92° 23' 50.88"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -92.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -86.70 0.00006 36.04222 2 9 189 KMSP 20 294.22 38.98

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00005 34.57691 1 11 201 KARE 45.3 294.15 39.76

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00010 40.22782 3 16 485 K16HY 15 283.6 44.1

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00011 40.64734 3 20 509 KSMQ 319.2 184.89 82.2

6 -88.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -82.70 0.00028 48.84974 1 22 521 WUCW 1000 294.15 39.76

6 -88.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -82.70 0.00028 48.94920 3 23 527 KTCI 325 294.22 38.98

6 -95.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -89.70 0.00013 42.14476 3 25 539 K25AI 15 283.6 44.1

6 -95.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -89.70 0.00013 42.30443 3 27 549 WHWC 291 59.95 30.2

6 -90.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -84.70 0.00024 47.52315 1 29 563 WFTC 760 294.22 38.98

6 -93.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -87.70 0.00017 44.79651 3 32 581 WCCO 1000 294.15 39.76

6 -92.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -86.70 0.00020 45.97408 3 34 593 KTCA 662 294.22 38.98

6 -92.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -86.70 0.00020 46.06152 1 35 599 KSTP 755 294.15 39.76

6 -92.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -86.70 0.00020 46.14809 3 36 605 KAAL 620 184.89 82.2

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00014 42.89069 3 45 659 KSTC 1000 294.17 39.77 Table 4.5-1 Analog Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Five: Prescott, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N44° 45' 21.62" W92° 47' 15.71"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -95.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -99.00 0.00002 24.65737 5 13 210 WUMN 1.25 302.63 28.06

6 -87.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -91.00 0.00010 39.71021 4 14 473 K14KH 49.8 302.83 28.23

6 -94.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -98.00 0.00006 35.43107 5 43 647 K43HB 68.7 302.81 28.25 Table 4.5-2 Digital Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Five: Prescott, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N44° 45' 21.62" W92° 47' 15.71"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -88.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -82.70 0.00010 40.04222 1 9 189 KMSP 20 321.87 26.62

6 -89.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -83.70 0.00010 39.57691 1 11 201 KARE 45.3 321.02 27.29

6 -92.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -86.70 0.00016 44.22782 1 16 485 K16HY 15 302.83 28.23

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00014 42.64734 1 20 509 KSMQ 319.2 170.36 77.95

6 -74.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -68.70 0.00139 62.84974 1 22 521 WUCW 1000 321.02 27.29

6 -80.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -74.70 0.00070 56.94920 1 23 527 KTCI 325 321.87 26.62

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00014 43.14476 3 25 539 K25AI 15 302.83 28.23

6 -95.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -89.70 0.00013 42.30443 3 27 549 WHWC 291 65.72 49.63

6 -63.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -57.70 0.00532 74.52315 1 29 563 WFTC 760 321.87 26.62

6 -76.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -70.70 0.00123 61.79651 1 32 581 WCCO 1000 321.02 27.29

6 -80.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -74.70 0.00079 57.97408 3 34 593 KTCA 662 321.87 26.62

6 -77.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -71.70 0.00113 61.06152 1 35 599 KSTP 755 321.02 27.29

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00016 44.14809 3 36 605 KAAL 620 170.36 77.95

6 -86.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -80.70 0.00044 52.89069 1 45 659 KSTC 1000 321.04 27.3 Table 4.6-1 Analog Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Six: Stillwater, MN Outside AOI Coordinates: N45° 03' 1.64" W92° 48' 33.32"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -96.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -100.00 0.00002 23.65737 6 13 210 WUMN 1.25 256.9 23.2

6 -96.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -100.00 0.00003 30.71021 6 14 473 K14KH 49.8 257.37 15.42

6 -96.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -100.00 0.00005 33.43107 6 43 647 K43HB 68.7 257.37 23.2 Table 4.6-2 Digital Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Six: Stillwater, MN Outside AOI Coordinates: N45° 03' 1.64" W92° 48' 33.32"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -86.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -80.70 0.00013 42.04222 1 9 189 KMSP 20 272.14 15.42

6 -92.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -86.70 0.00007 36.57691 1 11 201 KARE 45.3 273.01 16.17

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00010 40.22782 3 16 485 K16HY 15 257.37 15.42

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00011 40.64734 3 20 509 KSMQ 319.2 180 >100

6 -72.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -66.70 0.00175 64.84974 1 22 521 WUCW 1000 273.01 16.17

6 -78.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -72.70 0.00089 58.94920 1 23 527 KTCI 325 272.14 15.42

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00011 41.14476 3 25 539 K25AI 15 257.37 15.42

6 -91.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -85.70 0.00021 46.30443 2 27 549 WHWC 291 89.97 46.32

6 -73.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -67.70 0.00168 64.52315 1 29 563 WFTC 760 272.14 15.42

6 -77.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -71.70 0.00110 60.79651 1 32 581 WCCO 1000 273.01 16.17

6 -76.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -70.70 0.00126 61.97408 3 34 593 KTCA 662 272.14 15.42

6 -76.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -70.70 0.00127 62.06152 1 35 599 KSTP 755 273.01 16.17

6 -84.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -78.70 0.00051 54.14809 3 36 605 KAAL 620 180 >100

6 -80.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -74.70 0.00088 58.89069 1 45 659 KSTC 1000 273.08 16.17 Table 4.7-1 Analog Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Seven: River Falls, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N44° 51' 28.66" W92° 37' 22.23"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -96.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -100.00 0.00002 23.65737 6 13 210 WUMN 1.25 284.39 32.76

6 -96.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -100.00 0.00003 30.71021 6 14 473 K14KH 49.8 284.64 32.89

6 -96.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -100.00 0.00005 33.43107 5 43 647 K43HB 68.7 284.63 32.9 Table 4.7-2 Digital Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Seven: River Falls, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N44° 51' 28.66" W92° 37' 22.23"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -90.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -84.70 0.00008 38.04222 1 9 189 KMSP 20 299.64 28.21

6 -93.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -87.70 0.00006 35.57691 2 11 201 KARE 45.3 299.59 28.98

6 -92.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -86.70 0.00016 44.22782 3 16 485 K16HY 15 284.64 32.89

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00014 42.64734 3 20 509 KSMQ 319.2 176.71 84.04

6 -77.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -71.70 0.00098 59.84974 1 22 521 WUCW 1000 299.39 28.98

6 -84.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -78.70 0.00044 52.94920 1 23 527 KTCI 325 299.64 28.21

6 -95.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -89.70 0.00013 42.14476 3 25 539 K25AI 15 284.64 32.89

6 -95.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -89.70 0.00013 42.30443 3 27 549 WHWC 291 70.37 39.48

6 -76.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -70.70 0.00119 61.52315 1 29 563 WFTC 760 299.64 28.21

6 -85.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -79.70 0.00044 52.79651 3 32 581 WCCO 1000 299.39 28.98

6 -80.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -74.70 0.00079 57.97408 3 34 593 KTCA 662 299.64 28.21

6 -84.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -78.70 0.00050 54.06152 1 35 599 KSTP 755 299.39 28.98

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00016 44.14809 3 36 605 KAAL 620 176.71 84.04

6 -91.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -85.70 0.00025 47.89069 1 45 659 KSTC 1000 299.42 28.99 Table 4.8-1 Analog Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Eight: Baldwin, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N44° 58' 26.61" W92° 21' 57.69"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -94.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -98.00 0.00002 25.65737 5 13 210 WUMN 1.25 270.28 44.32

6 -83.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -87.00 0.00015 43.71021 4 14 473 K14KH 49.8 270.5 44.42

6 -95.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -99.00 0.00005 34.43107 4 43 647 K43HB 68.7 270.5 44.43 Table 4.8-2 Digital Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Eight: Baldwin, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N44° 58' 26.61" W92° 21' 57.69"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -88.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -82.70 0.00010 40.04222 1 9 189 KMSP 20 279.2 37.59

6 -91.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -85.70 0.00008 37.57691 1 11 201 KARE 45.3 279.44 38.35

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00013 42.22782 1 16 485 K16HY 15 270.5 44.42

6 -93.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -87.70 0.00015 43.64734 1 20 509 KSMQ 319.2 184.98 92.26

6 -73.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -67.70 0.00156 63.84974 1 22 521 WUCW 1000 279.44 38.35

6 -81.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -75.70 0.00063 55.94920 1 23 527 KTCI 325 279.2 37.59

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00014 43.14476 1 25 539 K25AI 15 270.5 44.42

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00015 43.30443 1 27 549 WHWC 291 78.24 25.15

6 -73.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -67.70 0.00168 64.52315 1 29 563 WFTC 760 279.2 37.59

6 -80.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -74.70 0.00078 57.79651 1 32 581 WCCO 1000 279.44 38.35

6 -84.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -78.70 0.00050 53.97408 1 34 593 KTCA 662 279.2 37.59

6 -85.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -79.70 0.00045 53.06152 1 35 599 KSTP 755 279.44 38.35

6 -92.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -86.70 0.00020 46.14809 1 36 605 KAAL 620 184.98 92.26

6 -89.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -83.70 0.00031 49.89069 1 45 659 KSTC 1000 279.47 38.36 Table 4.9-1 Analog Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Nine: New Richmond, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N45° 07' 17.72" W92° 32' 8.82"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -96.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -100.00 0.00002 23.65737 6 13 210 WUMN 1.25 254.34 37.38

6 -95.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -99.00 0.00004 31.71021 5 14 473 K14KH 49.8 254.64 37.42

6 -94.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -98.00 0.00006 35.43107 5 43 647 K43HB 68.7 254.65 37.44 Table 4.9-2 Digital Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Nine: New Richmond, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N45° 07' 17.72" W92° 32' 8.82"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -92.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -86.70 0.00006 36.04222 2 9 189 KMSP 20 261.55 29.11

6 -93.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -87.70 0.00006 35.57691 1 11 201 KARE 45.3 262.28 29.8

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00010 40.22782 3 16 485 K16HY 15 254.64 37.42

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00011 40.64734 3 20 509 KSMQ 319.2 180 >100

6 -75.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -69.70 0.00124 61.84974 1 22 521 WUCW 1000 262.28 29.8

6 -85.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -79.70 0.00040 51.94920 1 23 527 KTCI 325 261.55 29.11

6 -92.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -86.70 0.00018 45.14476 1 25 539 K25AI 15 254.64 37.42

6 -92.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -86.70 0.00018 45.30443 1 27 549 WHWC 291 98.69 33.31

6 -92.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -86.70 0.00019 45.52315 1 29 563 WFTC 760 261.55 29.11

6 -80.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -74.70 0.00078 57.79651 1 32 581 WCCO 1000 262.28 29.8

6 -88.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -82.70 0.00032 49.97408 3 34 593 KTCA 662 261.55 29.11

6 -80.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -74.70 0.00080 58.06152 1 35 599 KSTP 755 262.28 29.8

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00016 44.14809 3 36 605 KAAL 620 180 >100

6 -90.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -84.70 0.00028 48.89069 1 45 659 KSTC 1000 262.32 29.8 Table 4.10-1 Analog Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Ten: Deer Park, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N45° 11' 18.16" W92° 23' 16.76"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -96.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -100.00 0.00002 23.65737 6 13 210 WUMN 1.25 251.29 45.64

6 -92.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -96.00 0.00005 34.71021 5 14 473 K14KH 49.8 251.54 45.68

6 -96.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -100.00 0.00005 33.43107 6 43 647 K43HB 68.7 251.54 45.69 Table 4.10-2 Digital Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Ten: Deer Park, WI Outside AOI Coordinates: N45° 11' 18.16" W92° 23' 16.76"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -90.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -84.70 0.00008 38.04222 1 9 189 KMSP 20 256.21 37.09

6 -90.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -84.70 0.00008 38.57691 1 11 201 KARE 45.3 256.88 37.75

6 -95.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -89.70 0.00012 41.22782 2 16 485 K16HY 15 251.54 45.68

6 -95.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -89.70 0.00012 41.64734 3 20 509 KSMQ 319.2 180 >100

6 -76.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -70.70 0.00110 60.84974 1 22 521 WUCW 1000 256.88 37.75

6 -88.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -82.70 0.00028 48.94920 1 23 527 KTCI 325 256.21 37.09

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00014 43.14476 3 25 539 K25AI 15 251.54 45.68

6 -79.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -73.70 0.00082 58.30443 1 27 549 WHWC 291 110.71 27.46

6 -81.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -75.70 0.00067 56.52315 1 29 563 WFTC 760 256.21 37.09

6 -76.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -70.70 0.00123 61.79651 1 32 581 WCCO 1000 256.88 37.75

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00016 43.97408 3 34 593 KTCA 662 256.21 37.09

6 -80.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -74.70 0.00080 58.06152 1 35 599 KSTP 755 256.88 37.75

6 -80.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -74.70 0.00081 58.14809 3 36 605 KAAL 620 180 >100

6 -88.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -82.70 0.00035 50.89069 1 45 659 KSTC 1000 256.91 37.74 Table 4.11-1 Analog Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Eleven: 1500’ E. of 209th St. On St. Rt. 64 Inside AOI Coordinates: N45° 08' 10.75" W92° 13' 31.39"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -96.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -100.00 0.00001 22.17245 6 13 177 WUMN 1.25 300 55.6

6 -84.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -88.00 0.00006 35.01368 4 14 195 K14KH 49.8 300 55.6

6 -92.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -96.00 0.00002 27.53239 5 43 207 K43HB 68.7 261 55.6 Table 4.11-2 Digital Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Eleven: 1500’ E. of 209th St. On St. Rt. 64 Inside AOI Coordinates: N45° 08' 10.75" W92° 13' 31.39"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -82.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -76.70 0.00020 46.04222 1 9 189 KMSP 20 266 47

6 -83.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -77.70 0.00019 45.57691 1 11 201 KARE 45.3 266 47

6 -88.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -82.70 0.00026 48.22782 1 16 485 K16HY 15 261 55

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00014 42.64734 3 20 509 KSMQ 319.2 180 >100

6 -70.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -64.70 0.00220 66.84974 1 22 521 WUCW 1000 266 47

6 -90.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -84.70 0.00022 46.94920 1 23 527 KTCI 325 266 47

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00014 43.14476 2 25 539 K25AI 15 261 55

6 -71.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -65.70 0.00207 66.30443 1 27 549 WHWC 291 153 24

6 -72.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -66.70 0.00189 65.52315 1 29 563 WFTC 760 266 47

6 -73.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -67.70 0.00174 64.79651 1 32 581 WCCO 1000 266 47

6 -85.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -79.70 0.00045 52.97408 3 34 593 KTCA 662 266 47

6 -81.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -75.70 0.00071 57.06152 1 35 599 KSTP 755 266 47

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00016 44.14809 3 36 605 KAAL 620 180 >100

6 -91.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -85.70 0.00025 47.89069 3 45 659 KSTC 1000 267 47.5 Table 4.12-1 Analog Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Twelve: Intersection of 210th St. and CR P Inside AOI Coordinates: N45° 09' 55.77" W92° 11' 53.77"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -95.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -99.00 0.00002 24.65737 6 13 210 WUMN 1.25 261 54

6 -92.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -96.00 0.00005 34.71021 5 14 473 K14KH 49.8 261 54

6 -96.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -100.00 0.00005 33.43107 6 43 647 K43HB 68.7 261 54 Table 4.12-2 Digital Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Twelve: Intersection of 210th St. and CR P Inside AOI Coordinates: N45° 09' 55.77" W92° 11' 53.77"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -92.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -86.70 0.00006 36.04222 1 9 189 KMSP 20 266 46

6 -93.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -87.70 0.00006 35.57691 1 11 201 KARE 45.3 266 46

6 -84.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -78.70 0.00041 52.22782 3 16 485 K16HY 15 261 55

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00014 42.64734 3 20 509 KSMQ 319.2 180 >100

6 -78.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -72.70 0.00088 58.84974 1 22 521 WUCW 1000 266 46

6 -85.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -79.70 0.00040 51.94920 1 23 527 KTCI 325 266 46

6 -95.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -89.70 0.00013 42.14476 3 25 539 K25AI 15 266 46

6 -75.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -69.70 0.00130 62.30443 1 27 549 WHWC 291 153 24

6 -76.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -70.70 0.00119 61.52315 1 29 563 WFTC 760 266 46

6 -72.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -66.70 0.00195 65.79651 1 32 581 WCCO 1000 266 46

6 -87.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -81.70 0.00035 50.97408 3 34 593 KTCA 662 266 46

6 -83.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -77.70 0.00057 55.06152 1 35 599 KSTP 755 266 46

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00016 44.14809 3 36 605 KAAL 620 180 >100

6 -90.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -84.70 0.00028 48.89069 1 45 659 KSTC 1000 266 46 Table 4.13-1 Analog Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Thirteen: Intersection of 230th Ave and 320th St. Inside AOI Coordinates: N45° 11' 36.75" W92° 09' 23.34"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -95.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -99.00 0.00002 24.65737 6 13 210 WUMN 1.25 251 63

6 -95.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -99.00 0.00004 31.71021 6 14 473 K14KH 49.8 251 63

6 -95.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -99.00 0.00005 34.43107 6 43 647 K43HB 68.7 251 56 Table 4.13-2 Digital Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Thirteen: Intersection of 230th Ave and 320th St. Inside AOI Coordinates: N45° 11' 36.75" W92° 09' 23.34"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00005 34.04222 3 9 189 KMSP 20 256 48

6 -92.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -86.70 0.00007 36.57691 2 11 201 KARE 45.3 256 48

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00010 40.22782 3 16 485 K16HY 15 251 56

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00014 42.64734 3 20 509 KSMQ 319.2 180 >100

6 -86.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -80.70 0.00035 50.84974 1 22 521 WUCW 1000 256 48

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00014 42.94920 3 23 527 KTCI 325 256 48

6 -93.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -87.70 0.00016 44.14476 3 25 539 K25AI 15 251 56

6 -82.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -76.70 0.00058 55.30443 1 27 549 WHWC 291 153 24

6 -91.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -85.70 0.00021 46.52315 1 29 563 WFTC 760 256 48

6 -93.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -87.70 0.00017 44.79651 3 32 581 WCCO 1000 256 48

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00016 43.97408 3 34 593 KTCA 662 256 48

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00016 44.06152 3 35 599 KSTP 755 256 48

6 -92.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -86.70 0.00020 46.14809 3 36 605 KAAL 620 180 >100

6 -93.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -87.70 0.00020 45.89069 1 45 659 KSTC 1000 256 48 Table 4.14-1 Analog Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Fourteen: 2800’ W. of Int. 1330th Ave. and 30th St. Inside AOI Coordinates: N45° 09' 54.13" W92° 09' 22.88"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -96.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -100.00 0.00002 23.65737 6 13 210 WUMN 1.25 258 56

6 -96.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -100.00 0.00003 30.71021 5 14 473 K14KH 49.8 258 56

6 -96.0 15.5 -1.5 13 -100.00 0.00005 33.43107 6 43 647 K43HB 68.7 258 56 Table 4.14-2 Digital Numerical OFF-AIR Channel Results Test Point Fourteen: 2800’ W. of Int. 1330th Ave. and 30th St. Inside AOI Coordinates: N45° 09' 54.13" W92° 09' 22.88"

Adjusted Video Transmit Measured Measured Ant. System Digital Field Field Video TV Azimuth Distance Signal Freq Call Sign Power Height Signal Gain Losses Correction Strength Strength Quality Chan# (Degrees) (Miles) Level (MHz) (kW) (Feet) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB) (V/m) (dBuV/m) Rating (dBmI) 6 -93.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -87.70 0.00006 35.04222 2 9 189 KMSP 20 263 48

6 -95.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -89.70 0.00005 33.57691 2 11 201 KARE 45.3 263 48

6 -87.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -81.70 0.00029 49.22782 3 16 485 K16HY 15 258 56

6 -94.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -88.70 0.00014 42.64734 3 20 509 KSMQ 319.2 180 >100

6 -84.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -78.70 0.00044 52.84974 1 22 521 WUCW 1000 263 48

6 -92.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -86.70 0.00018 44.94920 1 23 527 KTCI 325 263 48

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00011 41.14476 3 25 539 K25AI 15 258 56

6 -67.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -61.70 0.00328 70.30443 1 27 549 WHWC 291 153 24

6 -84.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -78.70 0.00047 53.52315 1 29 563 WFTC 760 263 48

6 -87.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -81.70 0.00035 50.79651 1 32 581 WCCO 1000 263 48

6 -88.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -82.70 0.00032 49.97408 3 34 593 KTCA 662 263 48

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00013 42.06152 2 35 599 KSTP 755 263 48

6 -96.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -90.70 0.00013 42.14809 3 36 605 KAAL 620 180 >100

6 -90.0 19.5 -3.0 27.8 -84.70 0.00028 48.89069 1 45 659 KSTC 1000 263 48

SECTION

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SECTION FIVE

CONCLUSIONS

The proposed Highland Wind Farm energy project is located approximately 35 miles North-Northeast of the “Twin Cities” and about 35 miles North-Northwest of Eau Claire, WI. The area consists of rolling hills with average AMSL’s of 800 to 1200 feet. To the East of the project the AMSL’s drop about 500 feet at less than 1 mile into the Chippewa valley. The area near the project is a combination of farmland and suburban residential development. The fourteen sites selected as test points provide a broad coverage area within and around the proposed Highland wind project. The immediate communities surrounding the wind energy project have populations varying from greater than 10,000 people to communities of less than 300 people. Several conclusions based on the measurement results and observations of the area around the proposed wind energy project are listed below.

• The communities near the project area receive TV transmissions mainly from Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN. The communities are 30-50 miles away and this puts them in the area of being susceptible to ghosting and fading. The topography of the area negatively affects the TV transmissions from Eau Claire, WI. The topography starts to vary greatly from a line (North to South) East and North of Baldwin, WI. Areas to the North of this line will be the most affected. This being the case issues may be encountered pertaining to the installation of the wind turbines for they will exacerbate the reception issues that now exist in the area due to distance to the TV transmitters and the areas topography.

• Based on the number of TV channels measured in and around the project area; it must be concluded that off-air television stations are an important mode of television service for the local communities. This being the case it should be anticipated that there will be reception issues for some but not all TV Stations in the communities in and around the project area

• Cable TV appears to be available in all communities with populations larger than 300 people. Off-air antennas are evident in all communities and are well maintained. Most of the antennas are directed toward the Minneapolis St. Paul area. Only a few satellite dishes were seen and no cable headers were visible on many of the roads. It is suspected that the reason for this is the headers are buried.

• The area inside and around the wind energy project area is mainly agricultural, with some suburban development and recreational activities. TV reception issues may be encountered mainly in the suburban residential areas once the wind turbines are installed. These issues will have to be handled on a case-by-case basis. No one community will lose all of the stations serving the area because the main stations available are from two different locations; Minneapolis St. Paul and Eau Claire.

• Another investigation in this project was to inspect the communication tower that supports TV Station W47CO-D. The tower is close to the project area-of-interest as defined. The results of the inspection are shown in Attachment 2 of this report. The height of the TV antenna was verified to be 107 meters, which means that the coverage of the station could be reduced by wind turbines located closer than 4 km to the antenna. The range of coverage may be reduced in the azimuths obstructed by the wind turbines when they are closer than 4 km from the station antenna. At this time, the proposed turbines are well beyond this distance.

After installation of the wind turbines, if there are areas experiencing degraded Off-Air TV receptions, investigations will be necessary to confirm the causal affect. If the investigation shows that it is due to the presence of the wind turbines, a number of mitigation strategies can be implemented. This will restore the homes in the area to at least the same or better television programming than existed prior to the installation of the wind turbine facility. The mitigation methods may involve any of the following, either singly or in combination.

1. Installation of high-gain TV antenna on towers with rotors with preamplifier to boost the received signal level at individual homes. 2. Where cable television exists, provide cable hookups to homes affected. 3. Provide satellite TV reception service to homes affected.

ATTACHMENTS

[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 47, Volume 4, Parts 70 to 79] [Revised as of October 1, 1999] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 47CFR73.685]

[Page 222-224]

TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION

PART 73--RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES--Table of Contents

Subpart E--Television Broadcast Stations

Sec. 73.685 Transmitter location and antenna system.

(a) The transmitter location shall be chosen so that, on the basis of the effective radiated power and antenna height above average terrain employed, the following minimum field strength in dB above one uV/m will be provided over the entire principal community to be served:

------Channels 2-6 Channels 7-13 Channels 14-69 ------74 dBu 77 dBu 80 dBu ------

(b) Location of the antenna at a point of high elevation is necessary to reduce to a minimum the shadow effect on propagation due to hills and buildings which may reduce materially the strength of the station's signals. In general, the transmitting antenna of a station should be located at the most central point at the highest elevation available. To provide the best degree of service to an area, it is usually preferable to use a high antenna rather than a low antenna with increased transmitter power. The location should be so chosen that line- of-sight can be obtained from the antenna over the principal community to be served; in no event should there be a major obstruction in this path. The antenna must be constructed so that it is as clear as possible of surrounding buildings or objects that would cause shadow problems. It is recognized that topography, shape of the desired service area, and population distribution may make the choice of a transmitter location difficult. In such cases, consideration may be given to the use of a directional antenna system, although it is generally preferable to choose a site where a nondirectional antenna may be employed. [Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 47, Volume 4] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 47CFR73.625]

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PART 73_RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES--Table of Contents

Subpart E_Television Broadcast Stations

Sec. 73.625 DTV coverage of principal community and antenna system.

(a) Transmitter location. (1) The DTV transmitter location shall be chosen so that, on the basis of the effective radiated power and antenna height above average terrain employed, the following minimum F(50,90) field strength in dB above one uV/m will be provided over the entire principal community to be served:

Channels 2-6...... 35 dBu Channels 7-13...... 43 dBu Channels 14-69...... 48 dBu ------

Note to paragraph (a)(1): These requirements above do not become effective until December 31, 2004 for commercial television licensees and December 31, 2005 for noncommercial television licensees. Prior to those dates, the following minimum F(50,90) field strength in dB above one uV/m must be provided over the entire principal community to be served:

Channels 2-6...... 28 dBu Channels 7-13...... 36 dBu Channels 14-69...... 41 dBu ------

(2) The location of the antenna must be so chosen that there is not a major obstruction in the path over the principal community to be served. TOWER INFORMATION

Call Sign: W47CO – D

Location: River Falls, Wisconsin

Service Type: Digital

CDBS Application ID No.: 1276538

Licensee: STATE OF WISCONSIN-EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD

Service Designation: LD (Digital Television Translator station)

Transmit Channel: 47 668-674 MHz Licensed

File No.: BLDTT-20081106AAE

Facility ID No.: 63054

Coordinates: 44° 54’ 10” N 092° 41’ 28 W (NAD27)

Effective Radiated Power (ERP): 1.6kW ERP

Antenna Height Above Ground Level: 107 meters AGL

Frequency Offset: None

Antenna Type: Omni

ASR Registration No.: 1042738

Tower Type: Guyed

Guy Information: Eight Guys oriented North, East and West

Existing Antennas: • 900 MHz (Suspect Unlicensed) Truncated Parabolic at 45’ AGL pointed NE • Omni Antenna (Suspect 800 MHz Emergency Services) at 76’ AGL • Three foot Parabolic at 174’ AGL pointed SW • Three sector PCS antenna at 186’ AGL • Three Sector PCS antenna at 200’ AGL • Three Sector (WIMAX or WCDMA) at 220’ to 230’ AGL • Eighteen Inch Parabolic at 220’ AGL • Omni Antenna (Suspect Land Mobile Radio at 400 MHz) at 240’ AGL • Omni Antenna (Suspect Land Mobile Radio at 400 MHz) at 280’ AGL • Omni TV Antenna at 351’ AGL

Horizon Looking North

Figure 1 Horizon Looking South

Figure 2 Horizon Looking East

Figure 3 Horizon Looking West

Figure 4 Tower

Figure 5 W47CO-D Site

Figure 6 ATT Site

Figure 7 ATT Site ID

Figure 8 Unknown Shelter 1

Figure 9 Unknown Shelter 2

Figure 10 Erickson Base Station and Microwave (WIMAX or WCDMA) Radios

Figure 11 ASR Registration Number

Figure 12 Truncated Parabolic at 45’ AGL

Figure 13 Omni Antenna at 76’ AGL

Figure 14 3 foot Parabolic at 174’ AGL

Figure 15 Three Sector PCS Antenna at 186’ AGL

Figure 16

Three Sector PCS Antenna at 200’ AGL

Figure 17

Sectored (WIMAX or WCDMA) Antenna at 220’ AGL

Figure 18 WIMAX or WCDMA Backhaul Antenna at 220’ AGL

Figure 19 Sectored (WIMAX or WCDMA) Antenna at 230’ AGL

Figure 20 Omni Antennas (LMR) at 240’, 280’ and 320’ AGL

TV Antenna

Figure 21

Highland Wind Farm December 2011

Comsearch – Mobile Phone Carrier Report

Wind Power GeoPlanner™

Mobile Phone Carrier Report

Highland Wind Farm

Prepared on Behalf of EEW Services, LLC

September 16, 2011

EEW Services, LLC Wind Power GeoPlanner™ Mobile Phone Carrier Report Highland Wind Farm

Table of Contents

1. Introduction - 1 -

2. Summary of Results - 2 -

3. Impact Assessment - 6 -

4. Recommendations - 8 -

5. Contact Us - 8 -

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1. Introduction

Comsearch has developed and maintains comprehensive technical databases containing information on licensed mobile phone carriers across the US. Mobile phone carriers operate in multiple frequency bands and are often referred to as Advanced Wireless Service (AWS), Personal Communication Service (PCS), and Cellular. They hold licenses on an area-wide basis which are typically comprised of several counties.

This report focuses on the potential impact of wind turbines on mobile phone operations in and around the project area. Comsearch provides additional wind energy services, a description of which is available upon request.

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2. Summary of Results

Our mobile phone analysis was performed using Comsearch’s proprietary carrier database, which is derived from a variety of sources including the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Since mobile phone market boundaries differ from service to service, we disaggregated the carriers’ licensed areas down to the county level. Then we compiled a list of all mobile phone carriers in the counties near the area of interest. The area of interest was defined by the client and encompasses the planned turbine locations. A depiction of the wind project area and counties appears in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Counties near the Area of Interest

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The primary mobile phone coverage that could potentially be impacted by the turbines consists of coverage within approximately six miles of the turbine locations. A depiction of a six-mile buffer around Highland Wind Farm appears below in Figure 2. The counties intersecting this buffer are St. Croix, Dunn, Polk, and Barron Counties in Wisconsin.

Figure 2: Six-mile Buffer around the Wind Turbines

For each mobile phone carrier licensed to provide service in the buffered area, we have identified the type of service, channel block, market ID and FCC callsign. A description of the various service types and geographic market areas is provided below with a summary table on the following page.

AWS AWS licensees won their spectrum in an auction that started in August 2006. The licenses are authorized by 734 Cellular Market Areas (CMA) for Block A, 176 Economic Areas (BEA) for Blocks B and C, and 12 Regional Economic Area Groupings (REA) for Blocks D, E and F. This

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EEW Services, LLC Wind Power GeoPlanner™ Mobile Phone Carrier Report Highland Wind Farm spectrum at 1.7 and 2.1 GHz was allocated for mobile broadband and advanced wireless services. Partitioning and leases are permitted in the band.

Cellular Licensees are authorized by Metropolitan and Rural Statistical Areas, also known as CMAs. Unserved areas can be covered by licensees other than the original A or B block licensee. To determine the most realistic coverage, we compiled the Cellular Geographic Service Areas (CGSA) from the 32 dBu contours defined by Part 22.911(a) of the FCC rules. Mobile services are provided at 800 MHz and partitioning and leases are permitted in the band.

PCS There have been nine auctions for this band, with the last one being held in August 2008. Licensees are authorized by 51 Major Trading Areas (MTA) for Blocks A and B, and 493 Basic Trading Areas (BTA) for Blocks C through F. This band has been heavily partitioned and disaggregated both by counties and by smaller polygons within counties (known as undefined areas or partial counties). The 1.9 GHz PCS carriers provide mobile services and leases are permitted in the band.

Channel Market Service Mobile Phone Carrier County ST Block Type

AWS Cricket/Leap A St. Croix, Dunn WI CMA AWS Mosaic Telecom A Barron, Polk WI BEA AWS SpectrumCo B Barron, Polk, St. Croix, Dunn WI BEA AWS Mosaic Telecom C Barron, Polk, St. Croix, Dunn WI REA AWS Cricket D Barron, Polk, St. Croix, Dunn WI REA AWS T-Mobile E Barron, Polk, St. Croix, Dunn WI REA AWS Verizon F Barron, Polk, St. Croix, Dunn WI REA CELL AT&T A Barron, Polk, St. Croix, Dunn WI CMA CELL US Cellular A Dunn WI CMA CELL Verizon A St. Croix WI CMA CELL Verizon B Barron, Polk, St. Croix, Dunn WI CMA PCS AT&T A Barron, Polk, St. Croix WI MTA PCS Sprint Nextel A Barron, Polk, St. Croix, Dunn WI MTA PCS AT&T B Barron, Polk WI MTA PCS T-Mobile B Barron, Polk, St. Croix, Dunn WI MTA PCS Airadigm C Dunn WI BTA PCS AT&T C Barron, Polk, St. Croix WI BTA PCS T-Mobile C Barron, Polk, St. Croix WI BTA PCS US Cellular C Barron, Polk, St. Croix WI BTA PCS AT&T D Dunn WI BTA PCS Verizon D Barron, Polk, St. Croix WI BTA PCS AT&T E Barron, Polk, St. Croix WI BTA

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Channel Market Service Mobile Phone Carrier County ST Block Type

PCS Verizon E Dunn WI BTA PCS AT&T F Dunn WI BTA PCS Verizon F Barron, Polk, St. Croix WI BTA

Table 1: Mobile Phone Carriers

For competitive and confidentiality reasons, most mobile phone carriers’ individual sites are not licensed with the FCC. However, in the cellular band, if a base station extends the existing Cellular Geographic Service Area (CGSA), then it must be recorded with the FCC. In the Highland Wind Farm project area, we identified three cellular sites licensed to Verizon, plus two additional sites owned by T-Mobile and Mosaic Telecom. Figure 3 below depicts their locations in relation to the wind turbines and Table 2 contains the technical parameters on the FCC license1.

Structure Latitude Longitude ID Carrier Callsign Height to Tip Location Address (NAD83) (NAD83) (m) 2618 County Road S 1 Verizon KNKA219 125.9 45-07-23.6 N 92-16-22.5 W Emerald, WI 1408 300th Street 2 Verizon KNKA219 91.1 45-03-55.9 N 92-12-13.5 W Glenwood City, WI 1.7 miles Northwest of 3 Verizon KNKR320 59.7 45-04-45.0 N 92-11-31.0 W Glenwood City, WI 448 45th Avenue 4 T-Mobile N/A 76.2 45-16-22.2 N 92-14-57.7 W Clear Lake, WI Peterson Road 5 Mosaic Telecom N/A 60.4 45-14-31.2 N 92-15-18.7 W Clear Lake, WI

Table 2: Mobile Phone Sites

1 Please note that this report analyzes all known mobile phone sites from data sources available to Comsearch. Unidentified mobile phone sites may exist due to unlicensed or federal government systems, mobile phone operators with proprietary locations, erroneous data on the FCC license, and other factors beyond our control.

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Figure 3: Mobile Phone Sites near Area of Interest

3. Impact Assessment

The communications in the mobile phone carrier bands are typically unaffected by the presence of the wind turbines and we do not anticipate any significant harmful effect to mobile phone services in the Highland Wind Farm project area. Mobile phone systems are designed with multiple base transmitter stations covering a specific area. Since mobile telephone signals are designed with overlap between adjacent base transmitter sites in order to provide handoff between cells, any signal blockage caused by the wind turbines does not materially degrade the reception because the end user may be receiving from multiple transmitter locations. For example, if a particular turbine attenuates the signal reception into a mobile phone, the phone may receive an alternate signal from a different transmit location, resulting in no disruption in service. Mobile phone systems that are implemented in urban areas near large structures and buildings often have to combat even more problematic signal attenuation and reflection conditions than rural areas containing a wind energy turbine facility. Thus the wind turbines

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EEW Services, LLC Wind Power GeoPlanner™ Mobile Phone Carrier Report Highland Wind Farm presence does not require any special setback for signal obstruction other than physical clearance of the blades.

From an electromagnetic interference standpoint, the emissions from the wind turbines, which are specified by the FCC, should be taken into account to ensure they will not interfere with the base stations or the mobile units. Part 15 of the FCC regulations covers the emissions from unintentional radiating devices, such as wind turbines. The field strength limits for the emissions from unintentional radiators is given in paragraph 15.109 of Part 15 of the FCC rules. The emission limits are stated for a distance of 3 meters or approximately 10 feet and are shown below.

Radiated Emission Limits at 3 Meters

Frequency of Emission (MHz) Field Strength (microVolts/meter) 30 – 88 100 88 – 216 150 216 – 960 200 > 960 500

From these limits and the receiver sensitivity of the cellular base stations and mobile units, we can determine a setback requirement for wind turbines and cellular systems. The typical sensitivity of mobile units is -90 dBm and the typical sensitivity of base stations is -93 dBm. The gain of mobile unit antennas are -10 dB or 0.1 and the gain of base station antennas are 17 dB or 50. The effective area (A) of the mobile unit and base station antennas are determined from the following formula.

A = G*λ2 / 4*π

Where, G = Antenna Gain, number Λ = Wavelength, 0.353 meters Π = 3.14

-4 2 From this formula the effective area of the mobile unit antenna is 9.9X10 meter and the effective area of the base station antenna is 0.496 meter2. From the receiver sensitivities of the two cellular units we can first determine their sensitivity as a function of power density (P) and then as field strength (F) from the following formulas.

P = S/A and F = (P*377)2

Where, -12 -13 S = Sensitivity for Mobile Unit, 1X10 Watts and for the Base Station Unit 5X10 watts

-9 2 For the mobile unit, P = 1.01X10 Watts/meter and F = 617 microVolts/meter. For the base -12 2 station unit, P = 1.008X10 Watts/meter and F= 19.4 microVolts/meter.

These results show that the mobile units’ sensitivity expressed as field strength is above the level allowed as an emission for the wind turbines at a distance of 3 meters. Therefore, no

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EEW Services, LLC Wind Power GeoPlanner™ Mobile Phone Carrier Report Highland Wind Farm setback for the use of a mobile unit is needed beyond 3 meters. Since the base station has field strength sensitivity below the allowed emission level of the wind turbines a setback distance is needed to ensure that the base stations will not be affected. The field strength of the emission is inversely proportional to separation distance in meters. To determine the setback distance to reduce the field strength to 19.4 microVolts/meter the following formula is used.

D = (500 MicroVolts/meter)*(3 meters) / 19.4 MicroVolts/meter

Where, D = Setback Distance for Base Station to avoid interference, meters

Thus the setback distance for the cellular tower base station from the wind turbines should be 77.3 meters or greater.

4. Recommendations

As stated above, the communications in the mobile phone carrier bands are typically unaffected by the presence of the wind turbines and we do not anticipate any significant harmful effect to mobile phone services in the Highland Wind Farm project area. For the Verizon tower located inside the project area, no setback distance is required from an obstruction standpoint other than physical clearance of the blades. From an electromagnetic standpoint, a setback distance of 77.3 meters should be used to meet FCC emission requirements.

In the unlikely event that a mobile phone carrier believes their coverage has been compromised by the presence of the wind energy facility, they have many options to improve their signal coverage to the area through optimization of a nearby base transmitter or even adding a new sector or cell site. Utility towers, meteorological towers or even the turbine towers within the wind project area can serve as the platform for a base transmit site or cell enhancer.

5. Contact Us

For questions or information regarding the Mobile Phone Carrier Report, please contact:

Contact person: Denise Finney Title: Account Manager Company: Comsearch Address: 19700 Janelia Farm Blvd., Ashburn, VA 20147 Telephone: 703-726-5650 Fax: 703-726-5595 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.comsearch.com

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Highland Wind Farm December 2011

NTIA Response Letter

Highland Wind Farm February 2012

Comsearch – Doppler and NEXRAD Radar Systems Report (added February 2012)

Wind Power GeoPlanner™

Doppler and NEXRAD Radar Systems

Highland Wind Farm

Prepared on Behalf of EEW Services, LLC

January 30, 2012

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction - 1 -

2. Technical Data - 1 -

3. Summary of Results – Commercial Doppler Radar - 6 -

4. Summary of Results – NEXRAD Radar - 10 -

5. Conclusions - 10 -

6. Contact Us - 10 -

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1. Introduction

The purpose of this document is to describe the research, calculations and analysis performed to assess the impact of the Highland Wind Farm project on the operation of (1) the WSR-88D NEXRAD network operated by the National Weather Service and (2) Doppler weather radar systems owned and operated by television stations and commercial interests within 250 kilometers of the proposed wind energy project. This study was performed on behalf of EEW Services, LLC.

2. Technical Data

The proposed wind turbines will have a maximum blade tip height of 150 meters above ground level. The project is located in St. Croix County, Wisconsin and will consist of 52 wind turbines. Table 1 contains a list of the proposed wind turbine locations. Tables 2, 3 and 4 contain the technical parameters of the Doppler and WSR-88D NEXRAD radar systems located within 250 kilometers of the project area, including their geographical parameters and ownership1. Depictions of the locations of the Doppler and NEXRAD radar systems with respect to the project area appear in Figures 1 and 2.

WTG ID Latitude (N) Longitude (W) Elevation (m)

1 45° 11' 22" N 92° 12' 57" W 375.2 2 45° 11' 12" N 92° 12' 15" W 382.5 3 45° 11' 8" N 92° 11' 31" W 383.4 4 45° 11' 8" N 92° 11' 5" W 392.6 5 45° 10' 42" N 92° 12' 59" W 372.8 6 45° 10' 29" N 92° 12' 57" W 372.2 7 45° 10' 55" N 92° 11' 16" W 380.4 8 45° 10' 39" N 92° 10' 28" W 377.3 9 45° 10' 20" N 92° 10' 28" W 365.5 10 45° 10' 13" N 92° 9' 52" W 369.4 11 45° 10' 2" N 92° 9' 38" W 385.9 12 45° 10' 17" N 92° 15' 47" W 352.3 13 45° 10' 15" N 92° 15' 9" W 356.6 15 45° 10' 11" N 92° 11' 29" W 392.6 16 45° 9' 40" N 92° 15' 9" W 364.8 17 45° 9' 43" N 92° 13' 36" W 376.7 18 45° 9' 42" N 92° 12' 3" W 364.2

1 Comsearch makes no warranty as to the accuracy of the data included in this report beyond the date of the report. The data provided in this report is governed by Comsearch’s data license notification and agreement located at http://www.comsearch.com/files/data_license.pdf.

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WTG ID Latitude (N) Longitude (W) Elevation (m)

19 45° 9' 44" N 92° 11' 32" W 365.8 20 45° 9' 36" N 92° 10' 50" W 374.0 22 45° 9' 15" N 92° 14' 52" W 374.0 23 45° 9' 10" N 92° 13' 56" W 358.7 24 45° 9' 24" N 92° 12' 58" W 366.7 25 45° 9' 15" N 92° 12' 3" W 374.3 26 45° 9' 20" N 92° 11' 43" W 377.3 27 45° 9' 11" N 92° 10' 49" W 367.9 28 45° 9' 21" N 92° 10' 11" W 360.3 29 45° 9' 8" N 92° 9' 46" W 352.1 31 45° 8' 51" N 92° 12' 29" W 375.8 32 45° 8' 45" N 92° 15' 52" W 349.0 33 45° 8' 44" N 92° 15' 11" W 341.1 34 45° 8' 33" N 92° 16' 6" W 339.5 35 45° 8' 32" N 92° 15' 26" W 349.0 36 45° 8' 26" N 92° 13' 46" W 378.0 37 45° 8' 20" N 92° 13' 27" W 388.0 38 45° 8' 44" N 92° 12' 48" W 377.3 39 45° 7' 59" N 92° 12' 39" W 389.8 41 45° 7' 27" N 92° 15' 26" W 371.2 42 45° 7' 34" N 92° 15' 7" W 360.3 43 45° 8' 3" N 92° 9' 35" W 383.7 44 45° 7' 48" N 92° 9' 53" W 391.1 45 45° 7' 38" N 92° 10' 12" W 368.5 46 45° 7' 34" N 92° 9' 52" W 368.8 48 45° 7' 54" N 92° 12' 58" W 389.5 49 45° 8' 45" N 92° 11' 25" W 387.1 50 45° 8' 46" N 92° 10' 15" W 364.2 52 45° 11' 22" N 92° 12' 31" W 377.0 53 45° 10' 34" N 92° 10' 10" W 371.9 54 45° 9' 23" N 92° 11' 7" W 375.2 55 45° 8' 32" N 92° 16' 23" W 335.6 56 45° 11' 29" N 92° 12' 13" W 370.9 57 45° 7' 52" N 92° 16' 22" W 356.0 61 45° 10' 28" N 92° 11' 26" W 370.6

Table 1: Highland Wind Farm Turbine Locations

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Distance to Frequency Antenna Height Transmit Power Closest ID Call Sign Closest Turbine (MHz) (meters) (Watts) WTG ID (km)

1 KYV372 5550 51.0 1000 75.8 57

2 WNSA868 5500 34.0 350 64.7 55

3 WPGM956 9345 20.0 1000 201.4 12

4 WPNS438 5440 47.5 200 69.0 46

5 WPNZ851 5350 30.0 200 184.4 43

6 WPOZ599 5450 15.0 250 200.1 43

7 WPVU944 5460 44.2 250 116.4 41

8 WPXA334 5500 32.9 350 87.1 57

9 WZL495 5485 26.0 250 65.9 46

Table 2: Technical Data for Commercial Interest and Television Station Doppler Radar Systems within 250 Kilometers of Highland Wind Farm

ID Location Latitude Longitude Owner - Operator

1 Minneapolis, MN 44.9685833 93.20772222 KSTP-TV, LLC

2 Lino Lakes, MN 45.1313611 93.09522222 CBS Broadcasting Inc.

3 Baxter, MN 46.3436111 94.23888889 BL BROADCASTING INC

4 Eau Claire, WI 44.7611111 91.45666667 WXOW-WQOW Television, Inc.

5 Marathon, WI 44.9216389 89.83875000 Gray Television Licensee LLC

6 Mosinee, WI 44.7844167 89.67150000 WAOW-WYOW Television, Inc.

7 Rochester, MN 44.0922222 92.50944444 KTTC Television, Inc.

8 Burnsville, MN 44.7977778 93.27250000 Multimedia Holdings Corporation

9 Eau Claire, WI 44.7996944 91.46655556 Gray Television Licensee LLC

Table 3: Location and Ownership of Commercial Interest and Television Station Doppler Radar Systems within 250 km of Highland Wind Farm Comsearch Proprietary - 3 - January 30, 2012

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Figure 1: Location of Doppler Radar Systems within 250 km of Highland Wind Farm

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Transmit Distance to NEXRAD Frequency Antenna Height ID Power Latitude Longitude Project Area Site Name (MHz) (meters) (Watts) (km)

1 St. Paul 2800 30 500 44.84888888 93.56555555 111.0

2 Duluth 2800 30 500 46.83694444 93.20972222 185.0

3 La Crosse 2800 20 500 46.82277777 93.19111111 168.9

Table 4: Technical Data for WSR-88D NEXRAD Radar Systems within 250 Kilometers of Highland Wind Farm

Figure 2: Location of WSR-88D NEXRAD Radar Systems within 250 km of Highland Wind Farm

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3. Summary of Results – Commercial Doppler Radar

The technical approach to determine the potential impact of the turbines on the Doppler radar systems in the area is to calculate whether the wind turbines are in line-of-sight of the radar systems. The wind turbines of the Highland Wind Farm have the potential to block radar coverage if the turbines are in line-of-sight of the radar systems’ transmitted signals. When performing an initial approximation to determine line-of-sight, the factors that have to be considered are the height of the radar systems’ antennas and the overall height of the wind turbines. The overall tip height of any of the wind turbines in the project is 150 meters.

The following formula shows that the distance to the horizon for a radar antenna as a function of the height of the antenna.

0.5 D1 = (2*HR)

Where,

D1 = Distance to the horizon, miles HR = Height of the radar antenna, feet

To determine the line-of-sight distance to the horizon for the wind turbines in the project area, we used the height of the tallest blade tip. The tallest blade tip height is 150 meters or 492 feet. Therefore, using this height in feet and the formula above, the distance to the horizon for the wind turbines is 31.4 miles. To determine the line-of-sight distance from the Doppler radar systems to the turbines of the project the following formula is used.

DT = D1 + 31.4

Where,

DT = Distance for line-of-sight from the radar to the tip height of the wind turbines, in miles

Using the DT formula, line-of-sight is determined. The result of the calculation is shown in Table 5.

Antenna Height Antenna Height Distance to Radar ID Call Sign D (mi) Line-of-Sight (m) (ft) T (mi)

1 KYV372 51.0 167.3 49.7 47.1 Possible

2 WNSA868 34.0 111.5 46.3 40.2 Possible

3 WPGM956 20.0 65.6 42.9 125.2 No

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Antenna Height Antenna Height Distance to Radar ID Call Sign D (mi) Line-of-Sight (m) (ft) T (mi)

4 WPNS438 47.5 155.8 49.1 42.9 Possible

5 WPNZ851 30.0 98.4 45.4 114.6 No

6 WPOZ599 15.0 49.2 41.3 124.4 No

7 WPVU944 44.2 145.0 48.4 72.3 No

8 WPXA334 32.9 107.9 46.1 54.1 No

9 WZL495 26.0 85.3 44.5 41.0 Possible

Table 5: Line-of-Sight Condition of the Doppler Radar Systems to the Wind Turbines

From the result in Table 5 it was determined that five of the nine Doppler radar systems are over-the-horizon from the wind energy project and at a distance great enough so that line-of- sight conditions do not exist for the relative radar antenna height and the maximum blade tip height of the wind turbines. But the other four systems are at a range where line-of-sight conditions could exist.

To further assess if line-of-sight conditions do exist between the four Doppler radar systems and the project, terrain path profiles were undertaken to determine the actual conditions of the path that exists between the radar sites and the wind turbines. The closest wind turbine to each radar site was used for this analysis. The dimensions for the wind turbines were set at a worst case blade tip height of 150 meters. The path profiles for these conditions are shown in Figures 3 through 6.

From the path profiles it can be seen that each of the Doppler radar systems that had ‘Possible’ line-of-sight to the turbines are blocked by terrain between the radar systems and the closest wind turbine. Therefore, line-of-sight to the wind turbines will not be possible for any of the Doppler radar systems within 250 kilometers of the Highland Wind Farm.

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Figure 3: Path Profile between KYV372 Doppler Radar Site and Wind Turbine 57

Figure 4: Path Profile between WNSA868 Doppler Radar Site and Wind Turbine 55

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Figure 5: Path Profile between WPNS438 Doppler Radar Site and Wind Turbine 46

Figure 6: Path Profile between WZL495 Doppler Radar Site and Wind Turbine 46 Comsearch Proprietary - 9 - January 30, 2012

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4. Summary of Results – NEXRAD Radar

Our analysis of the WSR-88D NEXRAD radar systems within 250 kilometers of the Highland Wind Farm project area was based on the DoD’s screening tool. The screening tool indicated that the Highland Wind Farm project was in the ‘green’ or clear area with respect to causing impact to any of the National Weather Service’s NEXRAD systems. This was also confirmed by the NTIA clearance letter received on 24 October 2011. The National Weather Service participates in the NTIA’s review of proposed wind projects and did not raise any issues or state objections to the proposed turbines. The closest NEXRAD radar system is located in St. Paul, Minnesota which is 111 kilometers from the turbines. This is well beyond the range where line- of-sight conditions are possible.

5. Conclusions

Based on the calculations, path profiles and analysis performed in this report, the presence of the proposed Highland Wind Farm turbines will not affect the coverage of the nine Doppler radar systems located within 250 kilometers of the project. Nor will the Highland Wind Farm turbines have any impact on the three WSR-88D NEXRAD radar systems that are within 250 kilometers of the project. There will be no line-of-site conditions between any of the radar systems and the Highland Wind Farm turbines.

6. Contact Us

For questions or information regarding this report, please contact:

Contact person: Lester Polisky Title: Senior Principal Engineer Company: Comsearch Address: 19700 Janelia Farm Blvd., Ashburn, VA 20147 Telephone: 703-726-5860 Fax: 703-726-5595 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.comsearch.com

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