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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission)Modification of a License for LPTV Station Application

File Number:
0000199561
Submit Date:
09/08/2022
Call Sign:
W22EL-D
Facility ID:
184927
FRN:
0030697320
State:
Michigan
City:
VANDERBILT
Service:
LPD
Purpose:
Modification to License (Next Gen) 0000193051
Status:
Granted
Status Date:
09/16/2022
Expiration Date:
10/01/2029
Filing Status:
InActive


General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? No

Fees, Waivers, and Exemptions

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

Application Type Fee Code Fee Amount
Total $380.00
Modification to License (Next Gen) MJT $380.00

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Val Vista RV Park, LLC

Larry O'Donnell

PO Box 627

Cadillac, MI 49601

United States

+1 (231) 775-3478 larryodonnell@9and10news.com Limited Liability Company

Authorization Holder Name

Contact Representatives (2)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Timothy Z Sawyer

Technical Consultants

T Z Sawyer Technical Consultants

2130 Hutchison Grove Court

Suite 100

Falls Church, VA 22043

United States

+1 (703) 848-2130 tzsawyer@tzsawyer.com Technical Representative

Gregg P Skall , Esq .

Legal Counsel

Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC

Gregg P Skall

1025 Connecticut Ave, NW

Suite 1011

Washington, DC 20036

United States

+1 (202) 789-3121 gskall@tlp.law Legal Representative

Alien Ownership

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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

Basic Qualifying Questions

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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

Next Gen Information

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Question Response
Will the applicant station voluntarily provide ATSC 1.0 simulcast service, pursuant to 47 CFR Section 74.782(b)? No
Section Question Response
Commencement of Operations Date Provide the date the applicant intends/estimates it will commence ATSC 3.0 service. 09/19/2022

Channel and Facility Information

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Section Question Response
Proposed Community of License Facility ID 184927
State Michigan
City VANDERBILT
LPD Channel 22
Designated Market Area Traverse City-Cadillac
Designated Market Area Traverse City-Cadillac

Primary station proposed to be rebroadcast:

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Facility Id Call Sign City State

Antenna Location Data

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Section Question Response
Antenna Structure Registration Do you have an FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) Number? Yes
ASR Number 1000438
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude 45° 10' 12.0" N+
Longitude 084° 45' 04.0" W-
Structure Type TOWER-A free standing or guyed struct
Overall Structure Height 193.0 meters
Support Structure Height 192.0 meters
Ground Elevation (AMSL) 467.6 meters
Antenna Data Height of Radiation Center Above Ground Level 134.1 meters
Height of Radiation Center Above Mean Sea Level 601.7 meters
Effective Radiated Power 15 kW

Antenna Technical Data

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Section Question Response
Antenna Type Antenna Type Directional Custom
Do you have an Antenna ID? No
Antenna ID 1010042
Antenna Manufacturer and Model Manufacturer: DIE
Model TLP-8W/VP-R OS
Rotation 0.0 degrees
Electrical Beam Tilt 1.30
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

Directional Antenna Relative Field Values (Pre-rotated Pattern)

DegreeValueDegreeValueDegreeValueDegreeValue
0.9761.0000.1410.340
0.9620.9890.0900.477
0.9520.9470.0690.621
0.9480.8690.0650.757
0.9480.7570.0650.869
0.9520.6210.0690.947
0.9620.4770.0900.989
0.9760.3410.1411.000
0.9920.2260.2250.992

Additional Azimuths

Degree VA

Parties to the Application (2)

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Party Name Address Phone Email Positional Interest

Jeanne Crockett

Member

Val Vista RV Park, LLC

1 Broadcast Way

Cadillac, MI 49601

United States

+1 (231) 775-3478 jeannecrockett@mac.com
Positional Interest:
LLC Member
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
49.0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
49.0%

Pete Iacobelli

Managing Member

Val Vista RV Park, LLC

1 Broadcast Way

Cadillac, MI 49601

United States

+1 (231) 775-3478 Pete@9and10news.com
Positional Interest:
LLC Member
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
51.0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
51.0%

Attributable Interest

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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

Next Gen Certifications

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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 74.782(h) prior to commencing ATSC 3.0 service or ATSC 1.0 simulcast service (if applicable). Yes
Certify that the applicant will comply with the MVPD notice requirements pursuant to 47 CFR Section 74.782(i) 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

License Certifications

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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

Legal Certifications

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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

Certification

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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.

Lawrence O'Donnell

Chief Engineer


09/08/2022

Attachments

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File Name Uploaded By Attachment Type Description
Construction Completed as Authorized Special Conditions Compliance.pdf Applicant License Certifications Construction Completed as Authorized. “Special Operating Conditions” Compliance