Go to the Federal Communications Commission homepage at www.fcc.gov

Licensing and Management System

Approved by OMB 3060-0027
September 2014
Go to the Federal Communications Commission homepage at www.fcc.gov

(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission)New FM Full Power Construction Permit Application

File Number:
BNPED-20071018AVG
Submit Date:
10/18/2007
Call Sign:
KRFF
Facility ID:
173890
FRN:
0022197586
State:
Alaska
City:
FAIRBANKS
Service:
FM
Purpose:
Construction Permit
Status:
Superceded
Status Date:
12/10/2009
Filing Status:
InActive


General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application?

Fees, Waivers, and Exemptions

Section Question Response
Waivers Does this filing request a waiver of the Commission's rule(s)?
Total number of rule sections involved in this waiver request:

Applicant Information

Back to Top

Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

ALASKA FEDERATION FOR COMMUNITY SELF RELIANCE

Applicant

Doing Business As: ALASKA FEDERATION FOR COMMUNITY SELF RELIANCE

PO BOX 73488

FAIRBANKS, AK 99707

United States

+1 (907) 347-0400 FORBOARD@BLUEWIRETEK.COM Other

Contact Representatives (2)

Back to Top
Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

ANDREW BROWN

ENGINEERING CONSULTANT

BROWN BROADCAST SERVICES, INC.

3740 SW COMUS STREET

PORTLAND, OR 97219-7418

United States

+1 (503) 245-6065 ANDY@BROWNBROADCAST.COM Technical Representative

JOHN CRIGLER ESQ

GARVEY SCHUBERT BARER

United States

+1 (202) 965-7880 JCRIGLER@GSBLAW.COM Legal Representative

Alien Ownership

Back to Top
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?

Channel and Facility Information

Back to Top
Section Question Response
Service Type Service Type Full Power FM
Facility ID 173890
State Alaska
City FAIRBANKS
FM Channel 204
Designated Market Area
Facility Type Facility Type Noncommercial Educational
Station Type Main
Zone Zone

Primary station proposed to be rebroadcast:

Back to Top
Facility Id Call Sign City State

Antenna Location Data

Back to Top
Section Question Response
Antenna Structure Registration Do you have an FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) Number? Yes
ASR Number 1200445
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude 64° 52' 38.4" N+
Longitude 148° 02' 33.8" W-
Structure Type
Overall Structure Height 34 meters
Support Structure Height
Ground Elevation (AMSL)
Antenna Data Height of Radiation Center Above Ground Level 20 meters
Height of Radiation Center Above Average Terrain 419 meters
Height of Radiation Center Above Mean Sea Level 690 meters
Effective Radiated Power 10 kW

Antenna Technical Data

Back to Top
Section Question Response
Antenna Type Antenna Type Non-Directional
Do you have an Antenna ID? No
Antenna ID
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

Parties to the Application (4)

Back to Top
Party Name Address Phone Email Positional Interest

JENNIFER PETERSON, 2885 MCCALL STREET, FAIRBANKS, AK 99709

PO BOX 73488

FAIRBANKS, AK 99707

United States

+1 (907) 347-0400 FORBOARD@BLUEWIRETEK.COM
Positional Interest:
CHAIR OF SUBCOMMITTEE
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

AMY SHAW 2153 CHARLI JO LOOP, FAIRBANKS, AK 99709

PO BOX 73488

FAIRBANKS, AK 99707

United States

+1 (907) 347-0400 FORBOARD@BLUEWIRETEK.COM
Positional Interest:
SECRETARY-TREASURER, AFCSR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

JUANITA HELMS P.O. BOX 72764, FAIRBANKS, AK 99712

PO BOX 73488

FAIRBANKS, AK 99707

United States

+1 (907) 347-0400 FORBOARD@BLUEWIRETEK.COM
Positional Interest:
VICE CHAIR, AFCSR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

NIILO KOPONEN 710 CHENA RIDGE ROAD, FAIRBANKS, AK

PO BOX 73488

FAIRBANKS, AK 99707

United States

+1 (907) 347-0400 FORBOARD@BLUEWIRETEK.COM
Positional Interest:
CHAIR, AFCSR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

Attributable Interest

Back to Top
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).

Construction Permit Certifications

Back to Top
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) Yes
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.

Legal Certifications

Back to Top
Section Question Response
Eligibility The applicant certifies that it is a: Nonprofit educational organization, other than described in a. or b.
The applicant certifies that the applicant's officers, directors and members of its governing board are broadly representative of the educational, cultural, and civic segments of the principal community to be served.
The applicant certifies that the Commission has previously granted a broadcast application identified here by file number that found this applicant qualified as a noncommercial educational entity with a qualifying educational program, and that the applicant will use the proposed station to advance a program similar to that the Commission has found qualifying in applicant's previous application. No
FCC File Number -
The applicant certifies that its governing documents (e.g., articles of incorporation, by-laws, charter, enabling statute, and/or other pertinent organizational document) permit the applicant to advance an educational program and that there is no provision in any of those documents that would restrict the applicant from advancing an educational program or complying with any Commission rule, policy, or provision of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. 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? Yes
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. Yes
Local Public Notice Applicant certifies that it has or will comply with the public notice requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3580. Yes
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. Yes
The applicant certifies that this application is contingent upon receipt of a grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. No
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. No
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.

Certification

Back to Top
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.
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

JUANITA HELMS


Attachments

Back to Top
File Name Uploaded By Attachment Type Description
1210433_3413549.pdf Applicant All Purpose FAIR DISTRIBUTION OF SERVICE, ATTACHMENT 10-11
1210433_3413550.pdf Applicant All Purpose consolidated engineering exhibit, attachment 13
1210433_3457737.pdf Applicant All Purpose DIVERSITY STATEMENT
1210433_3457785.pdf Applicant All Purpose EDUCATIONAL MISSION AND EDUCATION OBJECTIVES
1210433_553284.txt Applicant All Purpose FAIR DISTRIBUTION OF SERVICE, ATTACHMENT 10-11
1210433_553285.txt Applicant All Purpose FAIR DISTRIBUTION OF SERVICE,
1210433_553286.txt Applicant All Purpose CONSOLIDATED ENGINEERING EXHIBIT
1210433_553287.txt Applicant All Purpose COMMUNITY COVERAGE
1210433_553288.txt Applicant All Purpose CONTOUR OVERLAP PROTECTION
1210433_553289.txt Applicant All Purpose ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT