| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Is the applicant exempt from FCC application Fees? | Yes |
| Indicate reason for fee exemption: | Non-For-Profit Organization | |
| Is the applicant exempt from FCC regulatory Fees? | Yes | |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Christian Ministries of the Valley, Inc. |
PO Box 1290 Weslaco, TX 78599 United States |
+1 (956) 968-7777 | egarza@radiovida.com | Not-for-Profit |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Charles Burkhart Sterling Communications, Inc. |
P.O. Box 1877 LaFayette, GA 30728 United States |
+1 (706) 397-8744 | sterlingtoddb@gmail.com | Technical Representative |
|
James E. Price , III . Legal Representative Sterling Communications, Inc. |
P.O. Box 1877 LaFayette, GA 30728 United States |
+1 (706) 397-8744 | sterlingjamesp@gmail.com | Legal 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 | 762470 | |
| State | Texas | |
| City | Premont | |
| FM Channel | 264 | |
| Facility Type | Facility Type | Commercial |
| 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 | 1206544 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude | 27° 31' 42.9" N+ |
| Longitude | 098° 06' 12.2" W- | |
| Structure Type | GTOWER-Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
| Overall Structure Height | 90.5 meters | |
| Support Structure Height | 85.3 meters | |
| Ground Elevation (AMSL) | 50.0 meters | |
| Antenna Data | Height of Radiation Center Above Ground Level | 80.0 meters |
| Height of Radiation Center Above Average Terrain | 78.0 meters | |
| Height of Radiation Center Above Mean Sea Level | 130.0 meters | |
| Effective Radiated Power | 25.0 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Type | Antenna Type | Non-Directional |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Enrique Garza President Christian Ministries of the Valley, Inc. |
1517 Mackenzie Drive Weslaco, TX 78596 United States |
+1 (956) 968-7777 | egarza@radiovida.com |
|
|
Norma Garza Member Christian Ministries of the Valley, Inc. |
1517 Mackenzie Drive Weslaco, TX 78596 United States |
+1 (956) 968-7777 | egarza@radiovida.com |
|
|
Teofilo Aguillon Member Christian Ministries of the Valley, Inc. |
PO Box 100902 San Antonio, TX 78201 United States |
+1 (956) 968-7777 | egarza@radiovida.com |
|
|
Alicia Martinez Member Route 1 Box 43-K |
2311 Alamo Street Weslaco, TX 78599 United States |
+1 (956) 968-7777 | egarza@radiovida.com |
|
|
Angelica Gonzalez Member Christian Ministries of the Valley, Inc. |
Route 1 Box 43-K Alamo, TX 78516 United States |
+1 (956) 968-7777 | egarza@radiovida.com |
|
|
Andrea Garza Member Christian Ministries of the Valley, Inc. |
Route 7 Box 11 Weslaco, TX 78596 United States |
+1 (956) 968-7777 | egarza@radiovida.com |
|
|
Tadeo Cano , Jr . Member |
313 E. Buchanan Harlingen, TX 78550 United States |
+1 (956) 968-7777 | egarza@radiovida.com |
|
|
Leticia Cardenas Secretary Christian Ministries of the Valley, Inc. |
809 Ray Street Donna, TX 78537 United States |
+1 (956) 968-7777 | egarza@radiovida.com |
|
|
Rosalio Martines Vice President Christian Ministries of the Valley, Inc. |
2311 Alamo Street Weslaco, TX 78599 United States |
+1 (956) 968-7777 | egarza@radiovida.com |
|
|
Eddie Luevano Vice President Christian Ministries of the Valley, Inc. |
2713 Oklahoma Avenue Weslaco, TX 78599 United States |
+1 (956) 968-7777 | egarza@radiovida.com |
|
| 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 |
| Multiple Ownership | Is the applicant or any party to the application the holder of an attributable radio or television joint sales agreement or an attributable radio or television time brokerage agreement in the same market as the station subject to this application? | No |
| Applicant certifies that the proposed facility complies with the Commission's multiple ownership rules and cross-ownership rules. | Yes | |
| Applicant certifies that the proposed facility: (a) does not present an issue under the Commission's policies relating to media interests of immediate family members; (b) complies with the Commission's polices relating to future ownership interests; (c) complies with the Commission's restrictions relating to the insulation and non-participation of non-party investors and creditors | Yes | |
| Does the Applicant claim status as an "eligible entity," that is, an entity that qualifies as a small business under the Small Business Administration's size standards for its industry grouping (as set forth in 13 C.F.R. § 121-201), and holds: (a) 30 percent or more of the stock or partnership interests and more than 50 percent of the voting power of the corporation or partnership that will own the media outlet; or (b) 15 percent or more of the stock or partnership interests and more than 50 percent of the voting power of the corporation or partnership that will own the media outlet, provided that no other person or entity owns or controls more than 25 percent of the outstanding stock or partnership interests; or (c) more than 50 percent of the voting power of the corporation that will own the media outlet (if such corporation is a publicly traded company)? | No |
| 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. | |
| Auction Authorization | If the application is being submitted to obtain a construction permit for which the applicant was the winning bidder in an auction, then the applicant certifies, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 73.5005(a), that it has attached an exhibit containing the information required by 47 C.F.R. Sections 1.2107(d), 1.2110(i), 1.2112(a) and 1.2112(b), if applicable. |
| 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. | Enrique Garza President 09/09/2021 |
| File Name | Uploaded By | Attachment Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 340 Exhibit.pdf | Applicant | Basic Eligibility Questions | 340 Application |
| Allocation Study Exhibit.pdf | Applicant | Technical Certifications | Allocation Study |
| Attributable Interest Exhibit.pdf | Applicant | Attributable Interest | Attributable Interest Exhibit |
| Auction Compliance Certification.pdf | Applicant | Legal Certifications | Auction Compliance Certification |
| Community Coverage Exhibit.pdf | Applicant | Technical Certifications | Community Coverage |
| Evironmental Assessment Exhibit.pdf | Applicant | Environmental Assessment | |
| Multiple Ownership Exhibit.pdf | Applicant | Attributable Interest | Multiple Ownership Exhibit |
