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

File Number:
BNPED-20071022BGC
Submit Date:
10/22/2007
Call Sign:
WHRG
Facility ID:
173962
FRN:
0002062511
State:
Virginia
City:
GLOUCESTER POINT
Service:
FM
Purpose:
Construction Permit
Status:
Superceded
Status Date:
11/17/2008
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

HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC., INC.

Applicant

Doing Business As: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC., INC.

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG Other

Contact Representatives (2)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

JOSEPH M. DAVIS, P.E.

CONSULTING ENGINEER

CHESAPEAKE RF CONSULTANTS LLC

11993 KAHNS ROAD

MANASSAS, VA 20112

United States

+1 (703) 650-9600 JOSEPH.DAVIS@RF-CONSULTANTS.COM Technical Representative

TODD D. GRAY

DOW, LOHNES & ALBERTSON

United States

+1 (202) 776-2000 TGRAY@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 173962
State Virginia
City GLOUCESTER POINT
FM Channel 203
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 1027467
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude 37° 26' 11.5" N+
Longitude 076° 19' 51.8" W-
Structure Type
Overall Structure Height 128.9 meters
Support Structure Height
Ground Elevation (AMSL) 4.2 meters
Antenna Data Height of Radiation Center Above Ground Level 120 meters
Height of Radiation Center Above Average Terrain 122 meters
Height of Radiation Center Above Mean Sea Level 124.2 meters
Effective Radiated Power 8 kW

Antenna Technical Data

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Section Question Response
Antenna Type Antenna Type
Do you have an Antenna ID? Yes
Antenna ID 82852
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 (29)

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Party Name Address Phone Email Positional Interest

CAROL VOLLBRECHT, 5200 HAMPTON BLVD., NORFOLK, VA 23508

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

BOBBIE FISHER, 5200 HAMPTON BLVD, NORFOLK, VA 23508

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

MARIA ZAMMIT, 6110 OCEAN FRONT AVE., VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23451

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

DR. G. WILLIAM WHITEHURST, ONE COLLEY AVE., APT. 1501, NORFOLK, VA 23510

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

DR. WILLIAM E. WARD, 1432 WATERSIDE DR., CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

DR. STEVEN R. STAPLES, 302 DARE RD., YORKTOWN, VA 23692

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

CONWAY H. SHIELD, 701 TOWN CENTER, SUITE 800, NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23612

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

RONALD K. RITTER, 2 HARPER AVE., PORTSMOUTH, VA 23707

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

ANITA O. POSTON, 500 WORLD TRADE CENTER, NORFOLK, VA 23510

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

BARRY POLLARA, ONE COMMERCIAL PLACE, NORFOLK, VA 23510

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

CHARLES W. MOORMAN, 3 COMMERCIAL PLACE, NORFOLK, VA 23510

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

DR. MILTON LIVERMAN, PO BOX 1549, SUFFOLK, VA 23434

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

EDWARD L. LILLY, M.D., 5326 EDGEWATER DR, NORFOLK, VA 23508

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

HENRY D. LIGHT, 1200 BANK OF AMERICA CENTER, NORFOLK, VA 23510

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

KIRKLAND M. KELLEY, 150 W. MAIN ST., SUITE 2100, NORFOLK, VA 23510

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

DAVID IWANS, 223 E. CITY HALL AVE., NORFOLK, VA 23510

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

WILLIAM M. GRACE, 310 FAIRWAY LANE, YORKTOWN, VA 23693

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

J. KEVIN DUCK, 15201 WOODLAND AVE., WINDSOR, VA 23487

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

GERALD S. DIVARIS, 700 ONE COLUMBUS CENTER, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

GEORGE C. CRAWLEY, 1466 HOLLY POINT RD., NORFOLK, VA 23509

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

ARTHUR L. COLLINS, 723 WOODLAKE AVE., CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

COLIN G. CAMPBELL, PO BOX 1776, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23187

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

DAVID BRASHEAR, 4507 HOLLY RD., VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 234551

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

MARGARET BLACKWELL, 4101 WASHINGTON AVE., NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23607

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

BERT SCHMIDT, 5200 HAMPTON BLVD., NORFOLK, VA 23508

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
MEMBER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

DR. CAROL S. BEERS, 207 SOUTHPOINT DR., WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
TREASURER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

DECKER ANSTROM, 150 BRAMBLETON AVE., NORFOLK, VA 23510

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
SECRETARY
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

JACK L. EZZELL, 55 W. QUEENS WAY, HAMPTON, VA 23669

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
VICE CHAIR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
%

DR. ELIZABETH L. YOUNG, 1938 WALTON CREEK RD., HARTFIELD, VA 23071

5200 HAMPTON BLVD.

NORFOLK, VA 23508

United States

+1 (757) 621-6361 JOHN.HEIMERL@WHRO.ORG
Positional Interest:
CHAIR
Citizenship:
United States
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 BPED-19990810IA
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.
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.
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.

BERT SCHMIDT


Attachments

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File Name Uploaded By Attachment Type Description
1210556_3461972.pdf Applicant All Purpose 203B1 Gloucester Point VA Engineering Exhibits 10-18-2007
1210556_3466188.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 4: Other Authorizations
1210556_3466196.pdf Applicant All Purpose Exhibit 13: Request for Waiver of Main Studio Rule
1210556_3475728.pdf Applicant All Purpose Request for Waiver
1210556_579944.txt Applicant All Purpose QUALIFICATIONS
1210556_579945.txt Applicant All Purpose FIRST NCE SERVICE
1210556_579946.txt Applicant All Purpose SECOND NCE SERVICE
1210556_579947.txt Applicant All Purpose SEE EXHIBITS 22 AND 19
1210556_579948.txt Applicant All Purpose SEE ENGINEERING STATEMENT