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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission)Modification of a Digital Class A TV Station Construction Permit Application

File Number:
BMPDTL-20090428AAB
Submit Date:
04/28/2009
Call Sign:
WYGA-CD
Facility ID:
168094
FRN:
0026907345
State:
Georgia
City:
ATLANTA
Service:
DCA
Purpose:
Minor Modification BDCCDTL-20060928AGS
Status:
Granted
Status Date:
05/12/2009
Expiration Date:
04/01/2021
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
Fees Is the applicant exempt from FCC application Fees? No
Indicate reason for fee exemption:
Is the applicant exempt from FCC regulatory Fees?
Waivers Does this filing request a waiver of the Commission's rule(s)?
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?

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

EBC ATLANTA, INC.

Applicant

Doing Business As: EBC ATLANTA, INC.

#1 SHACKLEFORD DRIVE

SUITE 400

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

United States

+1 (501) 219-2400 JROBERTS@EBCORP.NET Other

Authorization Holder Name

Contact Representatives (2)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

HENRY TURNER

CONSULTING ENGINEER

5109 CASCADE DR.

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78413

United States

+1 (361) 658-5548 HDTURNER@SWBELL.NET Technical Representative

EBC ATLANTA, INC.

#1 SHACKLEFORD DRIVE

SUITE 400

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

United States

+1 (501) 219-2400 JROBERTS@EBCORP.NET 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?

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?
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?

Channel and Facility Information

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Section Question Response
Proposed Community of License Facility ID 168094
State Georgia
City ATLANTA
DCA Channel 16
Designated Market Area Atlanta

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 1206253
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude 33° 44' 40.9" N+
Longitude 084° 21' 35.7" W-
Structure Type
Overall Structure Height 329 meters
Support Structure Height
Ground Elevation (AMSL) 295 meters
Antenna Data Height of Radiation Center Above Ground Level 280 meters
Height of Radiation Center Above Mean Sea Level 575 meters
Effective Radiated Power 4 kW

Antenna Technical Data

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Section Question Response
Antenna Type Antenna Type Directional Custom
Do you have an Antenna ID? Yes
Antenna ID 92712
Antenna Manufacturer and Model Manufacturer: SWR
Model SWPNS/16
Rotation 195 degrees
Electrical Beam Tilt 0.5
Mechanical Beam Tilt Not Applicable
toward azimuth
Polarization
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: Stringent

Directional Antenna Relative Field Values (Pre-rotated Pattern)

DegreeValueDegreeValueDegreeValueDegreeValue
0.3450.5980.7250.312
0.4490.460.9320.221
0.610.39110.143
0.8280.34510.156
0.9290.34510.182
10.3570.9890.182
10.380.7710.173
0.9550.4260.5640.207
0.7820.5520.4030.265

Additional Azimuths

Degree VA

Parties to the Application (10)

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Party Name Address Phone Email Positional Interest

ROBERT BECKER, 227 SKY FARM ROAD, COPAKE, NY 12516

#1 SHACKLEFORD DRIVE

SUITE 400

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

United States

+1 (501) 219-2400 JROBERTS@EBCORP.NET
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR OF EBC
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MAX W. HOOPER, 4 WOODSONG COURT, ROLAND, AR, 72135

#1 SHACKLEFORD DRIVE

SUITE 400

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

United States

+1 (501) 219-2400 JROBERTS@EBCORP.NET
Positional Interest:
OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF EBC AND VOTING TRUSTEE OF ARK. MEDIA
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

LORI E.WITHROW, 11206 SHENANDOAH VALLEY DR., LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

#1 SHACKLEFORD DRIVE

SUITE 400

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

United States

+1 (501) 219-2400 JROBERTS@EBCORP.NET
Positional Interest:
CORP. SECRETARY
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

LARRY MORTON, 39 RIVER STATES COVE, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

#1 SHACKLEFORD DRIVE

SUITE 400

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

United States

+1 (501) 219-2400 JROBERTS@EBCORP.NET
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR AND OFFICER OF EBC AND VOTING TRUSTEE OF ARK. MEDIA
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

JAMES HEARNSBERGER, 23 VILLAGE GROVE, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

#1 SHACKLEFORD DRIVE

SUITE 400

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

United States

+1 (501) 219-2400 JROBERTS@EBCORP.NET
Positional Interest:
VICE PRESIDENT
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

HENRY LUKEN, III, 900 FAIRWAY LANE,SODDY-DAISY, TN 37379

#1 SHACKLEFORD DRIVE

SUITE 400

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

United States

+1 (501) 219-2400 JROBERTS@EBCORP.NET
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR AND VOTING INTEREST IN EBC
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
25.44%
Percentage of Total Assets:
25.44%

GREGORY W. FESS, 12124 FAIRWAY DRIVE, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

#1 SHACKLEFORD DRIVE

SUITE 400

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

United States

+1 (501) 219-2400 JROBERTS@EBCORP.NET
Positional Interest:
PRESIDENT OF APPLICANT, DIRECTOR OF EBC
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

EQUITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION, #1 SHACKLEFORD DR., SUITE 400, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

Positional Interest:
PARENT OF APPLICANT
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
100%
Percentage of Total Assets:
100%

EBC ATLANTA, INC., #1 SHACKLEFORD DR., SUITE 400, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

#1 SHACKLEFORD DRIVE

SUITE 400

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

United States

+1 (501) 219-2400 JROBERTS@EBCORP.NET
Positional Interest:
APPLICANT
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
100%
Percentage of Total Assets:
100%

ARKANSAS MEDIA, LLC, #1 SHACKLEFORD DR., SUITE 400, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

#1 SHACKLEFORD DRIVE

SUITE 400

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211

United States

+1 (501) 219-2400 JROBERTS@EBCORP.NET
Positional Interest:
SHAREHOLDER OF EBC
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
39.13%
Percentage of Total Assets:
39.13%

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.
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
Post-Incentive Auction Expedited Processing It will operate on the DTV channel for this station as established in the post-incentive auction channel reassignment public notice.
It will operate post-incentive auction facilities that do not expand the noise-limited service contour in any direction beyond that established by the post-incentive auction channel reassignment public notice.
It will operate post-incentive auction facilities that match or reduce by no more than five percent with respect to predicted population from those defined in the post-incentive auction channel reassignment public notice.
The antenna structure to be used by this facility has been registered by the Commission and will not require re-registration to support the proposed antenna, OR the FAA has previously determined that the proposed structure will not adversely affect safety in air navigation and this structure qualifies for later registration under the Commission's phased registration plan, OR the proposed installation on this structure does not require notification to the FAA pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 17.7.
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 all of the following applicable rule sections. 47 C.F.R. Sections 74.709, 74.793(e), 74.793(f), 74.793(g), 74.793(h)

Legal Certifications

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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. 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.
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.

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.

JASON ROBERTS


04/28/2009

Attachments

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File Name Uploaded By Attachment Type Description
1310498_5544037.pdf Applicant All Purpose ENVIROMENTAL ANALYSIS
1310498_5544092.pdf Applicant All Purpose INTERFERENCE ANALYSIS