| 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? | No |
| Indicate reason for fee exemption: | ||
| Is the applicant exempt from FCC regulatory Fees? | No | |
| Waivers | Does this filing request a waiver of the Commission's rule(s)? | No |
| Total number of rule sections involved in this waiver request: | ||
| Are the frequencies or parameters requested in this filing covered by grandfathered privileges, previously approved by waiver, or functionally integrated with an existing station? | No |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NEXSTAR INC. |
Elizabeth Ryder 545 E. John Carpenter Freeway Suite 700 irving, TX 75062 United States |
+1 (972) 373-8800 | eryder@nexstar.tv | Corporation |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
William T. Godfrey , Jr . Consulting Engineers Kessler and Gehman Associates, Inc. |
William T. Godfrey, Jr. Kessler and Gehman Associates, Inc. 507-D NW 60th Street Gainesville, FL 32607 United States |
+1 (352) 332-3157 | bill@kesslerandgehman.com | Technical Representative |
|
Elizabeth Ryder General Counsel Nexstar Inc. |
Elizabeth Ryder 545 E. John Carpenter Freeway Suite 700 Irving, TX 75062 United States |
+1 (972) 373-8800 | eryder@nexstar.tv | 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? | No |
| 2) Is the applicant an alien or the representative of an alien? (Section 310(b)(1)) | No |
| 3) Is the applicant a corporation, or non-corporate entity, that is organized under the laws of any foreign government? (Section 310(b)(2)) | No |
| 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)) | No |
| 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)) | No |
| 6) Has the applicant received a declaratory ruling(s) under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act? | No |
| 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? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Revoked Application | Has the Applicant or any party to this application had any FCC station Authorization revoked or had any application for an initial, modification or renewal of FCC station Authorization denied by the Commission? | No |
| State or Federal Convictions | Has the Applicant or any party to this application, or any party directly or indirectly controlling the Applicant, ever been convicted of a felony by any state or federal court? | No |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| Does this application seek a waiver of the Commission's local simulcasting requirement in 47 CFR Section 73.6029(b)? | No |
Applicant station's Current ATSC 1.0 simulcast host:
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Community of License | Channel | Designated Market Area (DMA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6868 | WWLP | SPRINGFIELD , MA | 11 | Springfield-Holyoke |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage Requirements for ATSC 1.0 Simulcast Signal | Will the applicant station comply with the ATSC 1.0 simulcasting coverage requirements set forth in 47 CFR Section 73.6029(c)? | Yes |
| Qualification for Expedited Processing | Does this application qualify for expedited processing under 47 CFR Section 73.6029(f)(5)? | Yes |
| Simulcasting Requirement and Agreement | The applicant has authority from its ATSC 1.0 simulcast host station to file this application. | Yes |
| The applicant has entered into a local simulcasting agreement that complies with the requirements of 47 CFR Section 73.6029(e). | No | |
| Following commencement of ATSC 1.0 simulcast service, the applicant station will comply with the local simulcasting programming ("substantially similar") requirements under 47 CFR Section 73.6029(b)(1-2). | Yes | |
| Commencement of Operations Date | Provide the date the applicant intends/estimates it will commence ATSC 3.0 service. | 12/07/2020 |
| Provide the date the applicant intends/estimates it will commence ATSC 1.0 simulcast service. | 12/07/2020 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Proposed Community of License | Facility ID | 2650 |
| State | Massachusetts | |
| City | SPRINGFIELD | |
| DCA Channel | 21 | |
| Designated Market Area | Springfield-Holyoke | |
| Designated Market Area | Springfield-Holyoke |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Structure Registration | Do you have an FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) Number? | No |
| ASR Number | ||
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude | 42° 15' 05.3" N+ |
| Longitude | 072° 38' 41.3" W- | |
| Structure Type | NNTANN-Antenna tower | |
| Overall Structure Height | 23 meters | |
| Support Structure Height | 23 meters | |
| Ground Elevation (AMSL) | 347 meters | |
| Antenna Data | Height of Radiation Center Above Ground Level | 14 meters |
| Height of Radiation Center Above Mean Sea Level | 361 meters | |
| Effective Radiated Power | 5 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Type | Antenna Type | Directional Custom |
| Do you have an Antenna ID? | No | |
| Antenna ID | 1007501 | |
| Antenna Manufacturer and Model | Manufacturer: | ERI |
| Model | ALP4L0-ESWR-21 | |
| Rotation | 0 degrees | |
| Electrical Beam Tilt | Not Applicable | |
| Mechanical Beam Tilt | Not Applicable | |
| toward azimuth | ||
| Polarization | Elliptical | |
| Elevation Radiation Pattern | Does the proposed antenna propose elevation radiation patterns that vary with azimuth for reasons other than the use of mechanical beam tilt? | No |
| Uploaded file for elevation antenna (or radiation) pattern data | ||
| Out-of-Channel Emission Mask: | Full Service |
| Degree | Value | Degree | Value | Degree | Value | Degree | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.939 | 0.882 | 0.180 | 0.882 | ||||
| 0.942 | 0.814 | 0.168 | 0.935 | ||||
| 0.954 | 0.728 | 0.171 | 0.973 | ||||
| 0.974 | 0.620 | 0.240 | 0.995 | ||||
| 0.991 | 0.493 | 0.360 | 0.999 | ||||
| 0.999 | 0.360 | 0.493 | 0.991 | ||||
| 0.995 | 0.240 | 0.620 | 0.974 | ||||
| 0.973 | 0.171 | 0.728 | 0.954 | ||||
| 0.935 | 0.168 | 0.814 | 0.942 |
| Degree | VA |
|---|---|
| 51 | 1.000 |
| 311 | 1.000 |
| 196 | 0.163 |
| 164 | 0.163 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Equity and Financial Interests | Applicant certifies that equity and financial interests not set forth by the applicant parties are non-attributable. | |
| Other Authorizations | Does the applicant or any party to the application have an attributable interest in any other broadcast station(s). |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement of Service Certification | ||
| Certify that the applicant understands that it is not permitted to commence ATSC 3.0 service or ATSC 1.0 simulcast service (if applicable) until the instant application is granted and all required consumer education/MVPD notification requirements are complete. Upon grant of the instant application, the applicant has 180 days to commence all services authorized under the applicant station's modified license. | Yes | |
| Consumer Education and MVPD Notice | ||
| Certify that the applicant will comply with the consumer education requirements pursuant to 47 CFR Section 73.6029(g) prior to commencing ATSC 3.0 service or ATSC 1.0 simulcast service (as applicable). | Yes | |
| Certify that the applicant will comply with the MVPD notice requirements pursuant to 47 CFR Section 73.6029(h) prior to commencing ATSC 3.0 service or ATSC 1.0 simulcast service (if applicable). | Yes | |
| General Certification | ||
| Certify that the applicant will comply with all FCC technical and programming rules that apply to the applicant station’s ATSC 3.0 service and its ATSC 1.0 simulcast service (if applicable). | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Constructed Facility | The facility constructed as authorized in the underlying construction permit. | Yes |
| Special Operating Conditions | The facility was constructed in compliance with all special operating conditions, terms, and obligations described in the construction permit. An exhibit may be required. Review the underlying construction permit. |
Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Obligations | Licensee/Permittee certifies that all terms, conditions, and obligations set forth in the underlying construction permit have been fully met. | Yes |
| Licensee/Permittee certifies that, apart from changes already reported, no cause or circumstance has arisen since the grant of the underlying construction permit which would result in any statement or representation contained in the construction permit application to be now incorrect. | Yes | |
| 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. | Yes |
| 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? | No |
| Statement of Eligibility | Licensee certifies that it has filed a statement of eligibility on or before January 28, 2000, which has been found to be acceptable by the Commission. | Yes |
| Continued Eligibility | License certifies that its station does, and will continue to,broadcast: (a) a minimum of 18 hours per day; and (b) an average of at least 3 hours per week of programming each quarter produced within the market area served by the station,or the market area served by a group of commonly controlled low-power or Class A stations that carry common local programming produced within the market area served by such groups. | Yes |
| Main Studio | Licensee certifies that it has constructed and maintains a main studio at a location in compliance with the requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 3.1125. | Yes |
| Public Inspection File | Licensee certifies that it maintains for its station a public inspection file that includes the documentation required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526. | Yes |
| 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. If a "shared" facility, you certify that all "sharees" have agreed to the filing of this application and the changes that are proposed within. 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. | Elizabeth Ryder General Counsel 11/13/2020 |
| File Name | Uploaded By | Attachment Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG Tech Statement (WFXQ-CD ATSC 1.0 Tenant & WWLP ATSC 1.pdf | Applicant | Technical Certifications | Technical Showing |
| ENG_Tech_Statement_(WFXQ-CD_ATSC_1.0_Tenant_&_WWLP_ATSC_1.pdf | Applicant | Next Gen Information | Tech Showing |
| WFXQ-CD 3.0 Simulcast Agreement Disclosure.pdf | Applicant | Next Gen Information | Simulcast Disclosure |
| WFXQ-CD_3.0_Simulcast_Agreement_Disclosure.pdf | Applicant | Next Gen Information | Simulcast Showing |
| WFXQ_CD Amendment(a).pdf | Applicant | Amendment | Amendment |
| WFXQ-CD Amendment.pdf | Applicant | Amendment | Amendment |
| WFXQ-CD Multicast Statement.pdf | Applicant | Next Gen Certifications | Multicast Statement |
| WFXQ-CD Multicast Statement.pdf | Applicant | Next Gen Information | Multicast Statement |