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

File Number:
BNPED-20071017ACQ
Submit Date:
10/17/2007
Call Sign:
KPPD
Facility ID:
165891
FRN:
0002476091
State:
North Dakota
City:
DEVILS LAKE
Service:
FM
Purpose:
Construction Permit
Status:
Granted
Status Date:
05/02/2008
Expiration Date:
05/02/2011
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

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.

Applicant

Doing Business As: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.

PO BOX 3240

FARGO, ND 58108

United States

+1 (701) 241-6900 JANDERSON@PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG Other

Contact Representatives (2)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

JAMES E. SOLUM

EMPLOYEE

PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING

PO BOX 3240

FARGO, ND 58108

United States

+1 (701) 239-7508 JSOLUM@PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG Technical Representative

MARGARET L. MILLER, ESQ.

DOW LOHNES PLLC

United States

+1 (202) 776-2000 MMILLER@DOWLOHNES.COM 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?
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

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Section Question Response
Service Type Service Type Full Power FM
Facility ID 165891
State North Dakota
City DEVILS LAKE
FM Channel 219
Designated Market Area
Facility Type Facility Type Noncommercial Educational
Station Type Main
Zone Zone

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 1246091
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude 48° 03' 47.8" N+
Longitude 099° 20' 10.2" W-
Structure Type
Overall Structure Height 232.2 meters
Support Structure Height
Ground Elevation (AMSL)
Antenna Data Height of Radiation Center Above Ground Level 192 meters
Height of Radiation Center Above Average Terrain 214.3 meters
Height of Radiation Center Above Mean Sea Level 686.1 meters
Effective Radiated Power 24 kW

Antenna Technical Data

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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 (18)

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Party Name Address Phone Email Positional Interest

RAMONA TWO SHIELDS 710 E. AVENUE NEW TOWN, ND 58763

PO BOX 3240

FARGO, ND 58108

United States

+1 (701) 241-6900 JANDERSON@PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG
Positional Interest:
BOARD MEMBER
Citizenship:
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

KENNETH ZEALAND 500 - 1661 PORTAGE AVE. WINNIPEG, MB R3J 3T7

PO BOX 3240

FARGO, ND 58108

United States

+1 (701) 241-6900 JANDERSON@PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG
Positional Interest:
TREASURER
Citizenship:
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

REEH TAYLOR, 310-79 SWINDON WAY WINNIPEG, MB R3C 0X2

PO BOX 3240

FARGO, ND 58108

United States

+1 (701) 241-6900 JANDERSON@PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG
Positional Interest:
BOAR MEMBER
Citizenship:
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
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ALBERT SAMUELSON 1252 NORTH PARKVIEW DRIVE BISMARCK, ND 58501

PO BOX 3240

FARGO, ND 58108

United States

+1 (701) 241-6900 JANDERSON@PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG
Positional Interest:
BOARD MEMBER
Citizenship:
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
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DAVE MONSON, PO BOX 8 OSNABROCK, ND 58269

PO BOX 3240

FARGO, ND 58108

United States

+1 (701) 241-6900 JANDERSON@PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG
Positional Interest:
BOARD MEMBER
Citizenship:
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

MICHAEL POLE 2134 HARBOR DRIVE BISMARCK, ND 58504

PO BOX 3240

FARGO, ND 58108

United States

+1 (701) 241-6900 JANDERSON@PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG
Positional Interest:
BOARD MEMBER
Citizenship:
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
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SCOT KELSH 1502 6TH ST. S. FARGO NE,58103

PO BOX 3240

FARGO, ND 58108

United States

+1 (701) 241-6900 JANDERSON@PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG
Positional Interest:
CHAIR, TRUSTEE COMMITTEE
Citizenship:
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
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RAY HOLMBERG 621 HIGH PLAINS CT. GRAND FORKS, ND 58201

PO BOX 3240

FARGO, ND 58108

United States

+1 (701) 241-6900 JANDERSON@PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG
Positional Interest:
BOARD MEMBER
Citizenship:
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
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KAREN EHRENS 233 WEST AVENUE C BISMARCK, ND 58501

PO BOX 3240

FARGO, ND 58108

United States

+1 (701) 241-6900 JANDERSON@PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG
Positional Interest:
CHAIR, HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Citizenship:
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
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SALLY BERRELL 1216 S. 9TH ST. FARGO, ND 58103

PO BOX 3240

FARGO, ND 58108

United States

+1 (701) 241-6900 JANDERSON@PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG
Positional Interest:
SECRETARY
Citizenship:
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
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CLAUDIA BERG 6740 SONORA WAY BISMARCK, ND58503

PO BOX 3240

FARGO, ND 58108

United States

+1 (701) 241-6900 JANDERSON@PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG
Positional Interest:
VICE CHAIR
Citizenship:
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
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RICHARD BECKER 3633 LYNWOOD CIRCLE GRAND FORKS, ND 58201

PO BOX 3240

FARGO, ND 58108

United States

+1 (701) 241-6900 JANDERSON@PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG
Positional Interest:
CHAIR, FUND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Citizenship:
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
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HOWARD BARLOW 1214 ELM ST. N FARGO, ND 58102

PO BOX 3240

FARGO, ND 58108

United States

+1 (701) 241-6900 JANDERSON@PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG
Positional Interest:
BOARD MEMBER
Citizenship:
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
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LESLIE MALCOLMSON, 46 RIVERHAVEN GROVE WINNIPEG, MB R2M 5S7

PO BOX 3240

FARGO, ND 58108

United States

+1 (701) 241-6900 JANDERSON@PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG
Positional Interest:
BOARD MEMBER
Citizenship:
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
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CLYDE ALLEN 318 44TH AVE. S. MOORHEAD, MN 56560

PO BOX 3240

FARGO, ND 58108

United States

+1 (701) 241-6900 JANDERSON@PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG
Positional Interest:
CHAIR
Citizenship:
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
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JOHN E. HARRIS III 207 N. 5TH ST. FARGO,ND 58102

PO BOX 3240

FARGO, ND 58108

United States

+1 (701) 241-6900 JANDERSON@PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG
Positional Interest:
PRESIDENT & CEO
Citizenship:
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
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CONNIE SPRYNCZYNATYK 20 FRAINE BARRACKS LANE BISMARCK, ND 58504

PO BOX 3240

FARGO, ND 58108

United States

+1 (701) 241-6900 JANDERSON@PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG
Positional Interest:
BOARD MEMBER
Citizenship:
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
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JOHN ANDRIST 606 2ND ST. SE CROSBY, ND 58730

PO BOX 3240

FARGO, ND 58108

United States

+1 (701) 241-6900 JANDERSON@PRAIRIEPUBLIC.ORG
Positional Interest:
PAST BOARD CHAIR
Citizenship:
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
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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).

Construction Permit Certifications

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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

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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. Yes
FCC File Number BNPEDT-20040528AVZ
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. No
The applicant certifies that this application is contingent upon receipt of a grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Yes
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. Yes
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

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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.

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.

JOHN E. HARRIS III


Attachments

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File Name Uploaded By Attachment Type Description
1112858_2980244.pdf Applicant All Purpose OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS
1112858_2981164.pdf Applicant All Purpose FM Interference Study
1112858_2981405.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 16 - Contour Overlap
1112858_2981476.pdf Applicant All Purpose Television Channel 6 Protection
1112858_2984414.pdf Applicant All Purpose Fair Distribution Worksheet 6
1112858_2984427.pdf Applicant All Purpose Fair Distribution Worksheet 6
1112858_2993620.pdf Applicant All Purpose Canadian Spacing Compliance
1112858_3439730.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 13 - Studio Waiver Request
1112858_3441981.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 14a - Topographical Map
1112858_3441989.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 14b - Service Contour Map
1112858_3445831.pdf Applicant All Purpose RF Exposure Compliance
1112858_375905.txt Applicant All Purpose TELEVISION CHANNEL 6 PROTECTION
1112858_375906.txt Applicant All Purpose CANADIAN FM SPACING REQUIREMENTS