| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Waivers | Does this filing request a waiver of the Commission's rule(s)? | No |
| Total number of rule sections involved in this waiver request: |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801 United States |
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org | Not-for-Profit |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Melodie A. Virtue , Esq . FCC Counsel Foster Garvey PC |
1000 Potomac Street, NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20007 United States |
+1 (202) 298-2527 | melodie.virtue@foster.com | Legal Representative |
|
Timothy L Warner Timothy L. Warner, P.E. |
Post Office Box 8045 Asheville, NC 28814 United States |
+1 (828) 258-1238 | twarner@tlwinc.net | Technical Representative |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| 1) Is the applicant a foreign government or the representative of any foreign government as specified in Section 310(a) of the Communications Act? | |
| 2) Is the applicant an alien or the representative of an alien? (Section 310(b)(1)) | |
| 3) Is the applicant a corporation, or non-corporate entity, that is organized under the laws of any foreign government? (Section 310(b)(2)) | |
| 4) Is the applicant an entity of which more than one-fifth of the capital stock, or other equity or voting interest, is owned of record or voted by aliens or their representatives or by a foreign government or representative thereof or by any entity organized under the laws of a foreign country? (Section 310(b)(3)) | |
| 5) Is the applicant directly or indirectly controlled by any other entity of which more than one-fourth of the capital stock, or other equity or voting interest, is owned of record or voted by aliens, their representatives, or by a foreign government or representative thereof, or by any entity organized under the laws of a foreign country? (Section 310(b)(4)) | |
| 6) Has the applicant received a declaratory ruling(s) under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act? | |
| 7) In connection with this application, is the applicant filing a foreign ownership Petition for Declaratory Ruling pursuant to Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act? |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Service Type | Service Type | Full Power FM |
| Facility ID | 762606 | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| City | SYLVA | |
| FM Channel | 209 | |
| Designated Market Area | ||
| Facility Type | Facility Type | Noncommercial Educational |
| Station Type | Main | |
| Zone | Zone |
| Facility Id | Call Sign | City | State |
|---|
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Structure Registration | Do you have an FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) Number? | Yes |
| ASR Number | 1322065 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude | 35° 22' 01.6" N+ |
| Longitude | 083° 13' 17.2" W- | |
| Structure Type | GTOWER-Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
| Overall Structure Height | 31.1 meters | |
| Support Structure Height | 31.1 meters | |
| Ground Elevation (AMSL) | 890.3 meters | |
| Antenna Data | Height of Radiation Center Above Ground Level | 30.0 meters |
| Height of Radiation Center Above Average Terrain | -1.0 meters | |
| Height of Radiation Center Above Mean Sea Level | 920.0 meters | |
| Effective Radiated Power | 0.2 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Type | Antenna Type | |
| Do you have an Antenna ID? | ||
| Antenna ID | 69-2019-08-06 | |
| Antenna Manufacturer and Model | Manufacturer: | |
| Model | ||
| Rotation | ||
| Electrical Beam Tilt | ||
| Mechanical Beam Tilt | ||
| toward azimuth | ||
| Polarization | ||
| DTV and DTS: Elevation Pattern | Does the proposed antenna propose elevation radiation patterns that vary with azimuth for reasons other than the use of mechanical beam tilt? | |
| Uploaded file for elevation antenna (or radiation) pattern data |
| Party Name | Address | Phone | Positional Interest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Monica Flippin Wynn c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
Susan Reiser c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
MaryAnn Kiefer Ex Officio c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
Artie Miller c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Unit 1406 Asheville, VA 28801
|
+1 (703) 328-4652 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
Tim Collins c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
Andrew Todd Interim GM and CEO Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | atodd@bpr.org |
|
|
Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
Diane Mance c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
Sandra Byrd c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
Ellen Carr c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
Travis Childs Vice Chair c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
Jeannie DuBose c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
Jack Ewing Treasurer c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
Elin Gabriel c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
Robert Hooper c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
Scott Marks c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
Joe McGuire c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
Bill Medina c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
John Noor Chair c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
Charlie Rowe c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
Tara Theodossis c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
Angi West c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
Deborah Wright Secretary c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
|
Carol Burton c/o Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. |
73 Broadway Street Asheville, NC 28801
|
+1 (828) 210-4800 | jreed@bpr.org |
|
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Equity and Financial Interests | Applicant certifies that equity and financial interests not set forth by the applicant parties are non-attributable. | Yes |
| Other Authorizations | Does the applicant or any party to the application have an attributable interest in any other broadcast station(s). | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Effect | Would a Commission grant of Authorization for this location be an action which may have a significant environmental effect? (See 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1306) | |
| Broadcast Facility | The proposed facility complies with the applicable engineering standards and assignment requirements of 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.616, 73.622(i), 73.623(e), 73.625, 73.1030, and 73.1125. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Character Issues | Applicant certifies that neither applicant nor any party to the application has or had any interest in, or connection with: (a) any broadcast application in any proceeding where character issues were left in unresolved or were resolved adversely against the applicant or party to the application; or (b) any pending broadcast application in which character issues have been raised. | |
| Adverse Findings | Has the Applicant or any party to this application had an adverse finding or an adverse final action taken by any court or administrative body in a civil or criminal proceeding brought under any law related to the following: any felony; mass media-related antitrust or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to another governmental unit; or discrimination? | |
| Program Service Certification | Applicant certifies that it is cognizant of and will comply with its obligations as a Commission licensee to present a program service responsive to the issues of public concern facing the station's community of license and service area. | |
| Local Public Notice | Applicant certifies that it has or will comply with the public notice requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3580. | |
| Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) | If the applicant proposes to employ five or more full-time employees, applicant certifies that it is filing simultaneously with this application a Model EEO Program Report. | |
| Financial | The applicant certifies that sufficient net liquid assets are on hand or that sufficient funds are available from committed sources to construct and operate the requested facilities for three months without revenue. | |
| The applicant certifies that this application is contingent upon receipt of a grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. | ||
| The applicant certies that this application is contingent upon receipt of a grant from a charitable organization, the approval of the budget of a school or university, or an appropriation from a state, county, municipality or other political subdivision. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| General Certification Statements | The Applicant waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or of the electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the previous use of the same, whether by authorization or otherwise, and requests an Authorization in accordance with this application (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.). | |
| The Applicant certifies that neither the Applicant nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits pursuant to §5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. §862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. This certification does not apply to applications filed in services exempted under §1.2002(c) of the rules, 47 CFR . See §1.2002(b) of the rules, 47 CFR §1.2002(b), for the definition of "party to the application" as used in this certification §1.2002(c). The Applicant certifies that all statements made in this application and in the exhibits, attachments, or documents incorporated by reference are material, are part of this application, and are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith. | ||
| Authorized Party to Sign | FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application. WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503). |
|
| I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. | Yes | |
| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Andrew Todd Interim General Manager and CEO 04/06/2022 |
| File Name | Uploaded By | Attachment Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-04-09-articles-of-incorporation.pdf | Applicant | Eligibility Certifications | WNCPR - Articles of Incorporation |
| BPR - Date of Formation and Good Standing.pdf | Applicant | Eligibility Certifications | Date of Formation and Good Standing |
| BPR Prior FCC Approval of Educational Purpose and Programming.pdf | Applicant | Eligibility Certifications | Prior FCC Approval of Educational Purpose and Programming |
| BRP - Bylaws.pdf | Applicant | Eligibility Certifications | Bylaws |
| EE_ExhFirstAndSecondService_Amend2.pdf | Applicant | Technical Certifications | First and Second Noncommercial Service, 2nd Amendment |
| EE_ExhFirstAndSecondService_Amend.pdf | Applicant | Technical Certifications | First and Second Noncommercial Service, Amended |
| EE_ExhFirstAndSecondService.pdf | Applicant | Fair Distribution of Service | First and Second Noncommercial Service |
| EE_ExhibitTechnicalCompliance_SylvaNC_Amend_2.pdf | Applicant | Technical Certifications | Sylva Technical Compliance with Area and Population, 2nd Amendment |
| EE_ExhibitTechnicalCompliance_SylvaNC_Amend.pdf | Applicant | Amendment | Sylva Technical Compliance with Area and Population, Amended |
| EE_ExhibitTechnicalCompliance_SylvaNC.pdf | Applicant | Technical Certifications | Sylva Technical Compliance With Area and Population |
| Established Local Applicant - NA.pdf | Applicant | Point System Factor/Tie Breakers | Established Local Applicant - NA |
| Letter of Reasonable Site Assurance.pdf | Applicant | Technical Certifications | Letter of Reasonable Assurance of Site Availability |
| Nature of Amendment - April 2022.pdf | Applicant | Amendment | Explanation for Amendment April 2022 |
| Nature of Amendment to Sylva Application.pdf | Applicant | Amendment | Nature of Amendment |
| WNCPR - Broadcast Interests and Contingent Divestiture Pledge.pdf | Applicant | Attributable Interest | Broadcast Interests and Contingent Divestiture Pledge |
