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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission)New LPTV Translator Construction Permit Application

File Number:
BNPDTT-20091123AIY
Submit Date:
11/23/2009
Call Sign:
NEW
Facility ID:
183759
FRN:
0006194633
State:
Texas
City:
TYLER
Service:
LPT
Purpose:
Construction Permit
Status:
Dismissed
Status Date:
03/05/2020
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? Yes
Indicate reason for fee exemption: Noncommercial Educational Licensee or Permittee
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

NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.

Applicant

Doing Business As: NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.

3000 HARRY HINES BLVD

DALLAS, TX 75201

United States

+1 (214) 740-5475 CHILL@KERA.ORG Other

Authorization Holder Name

Contact Representatives (2)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

DOUG VERNIER

ENGINEERING CONSULTANT

TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS

401 MAIN ST, SUITE 213

CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613

United States

+1 (319) 266-8402 DVERNIER@V-SOFT.COM Technical Representative

CHRISTOPHER HILL

NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.

3000 HARRY HINES BLVD

DALLAS, TX 75201

United States

+1 (214) 740-5457 CHILL@KERA.ORG 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
Facility ID 183759
State Texas
City TYLER
LPT Channel 35

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 1065551
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude 32° 21' 05.2" N+
Longitude 095° 18' 07.2" W-
Structure Type
Overall Structure Height 85.9 meters
Support Structure Height
Ground Elevation (AMSL) 165.5 meters
Antenna Data Height of Radiation Center Above Ground Level 74.5 meters
Height of Radiation Center Above Mean Sea Level 240 meters
Effective Radiated Power 15 kW

Antenna Technical Data

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Section Question Response
Antenna Type Antenna Type Non-Directional
Do you have an Antenna ID? Yes
Antenna ID 96902
Antenna Manufacturer and Model Manufacturer: ERI
Model ALP8M4-HSO-35
Rotation
Electrical Beam Tilt 1
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

Parties to the Application (49)

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Party Name Address Phone Email Positional Interest

WILLIAM BARGER TYGART, 17612 HARBORD OAKS CIRCLE, DALLAS, TX 75252

3000 HARRY HINES BLVD

DALLAS, TX 75201

United States

+1 (214) 740-5475 CHILL@KERA.ORG
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

TIMOTHY C. CROUCH, 3800 LARIAT ROAD, DENTON, TX 76207

3000 HARRY HINES BLVD

DALLAS, TX 75201

United States

+1 (214) 740-5475 CHILL@KERA.ORG
Positional Interest:
VICE CCHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

TEGWIN PULLEY, 11435 HILLCREST ROAD, DALLAS, TX 75230

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

SYLVIA KOMATSU, 952 SAM DEALEY DRIVE, DALLAS, TX 75208

3000 HARRY HINES BLVD

DALLAS, TX 75201

United States

+1 (214) 740-5475 CHILL@KERA.ORG
Positional Interest:
EXECUTIVE VP & CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

SANDY KRISTOFERSON, 912 CHIQUITA STREET, DENTON, TX 76205

3000 HARRY HINES BLVD

DALLAS, TX 75201

United States

+1 (214) 740-5475 CHILL@KERA.ORG
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

ROY ANDERSON, 3908 WHITE TAIL DRIVE, DENTON, TX 76208

3000 HARRY HINES BLVD

DALLAS, TX 75201

United States

+1 (214) 740-5475 CHILL@KERA.ORG
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

ROSS CLAYTON MULFORD, 6908 HUNTERS GLEN ROAD, DALLAS, TX 75205

3000 HARRY HINES BLVD

DALLAS, TX 75201

United States

+1 (214) 740-5475 CHILL@KERA.ORG
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

RICHARD G. ROGERS, 4936 BRIARWOOD PLACE, DALLAS, TX 75209

3000 HARRY HINES BLVD

DALLAS, TX 75201

United States

+1 (214) 740-5475 CHILL@KERA.ORG
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

PAUL C. WATLER, 5 TWIN BRIDGE COURT, DALLAS, TX 75243

3000 HARRY HINES BLVD

DALLAS, TX 75201

United States

+1 (214) 740-5475 CHILL@KERA.ORG
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MICHAEL J. SORRELL, 715 MAYRANT DRIVE, DALLAS, TX 75224

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MELISSA F. FETTER, 3821 BEVERLY DRIVE, DALLAS, TX 75205

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MARY PAT HIGGINS, 9216 HEARTHERDALE DRIVE, TX 75243

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MARTINE H. GORSKI, 3811 MONTICELLO DRIVE, FORT WORTH, TX 76107

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MARSHA KLEINHEINZ, 1101 BROAD AVENUE, FORT WORTH, TX 76107

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

LEVI H. DAVIS, 7025 ASPEN CREEK LANE, DALLAS, TX 75252

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

LELAND A. HODGES, 6000 INDIAN CREEK COURT, FORT WORTH, TX 76107

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

JEAN B. SCHAAKE, 28 TIMBERGREEN, DENTON, TX 76205

3000 HARRY HINES BLVD

DALLAS, TX 75201

United States

+1 (214) 740-5475 CHILL@KERA.ORG
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

JANIE S. MCGARR, 4423 LIVELY LANE, DALLAS, TX 75220

3000 HARRY HINES BLVD

DALLAS, TX 75201

United States

+1 (214) 740-5475 CHILL@KERA.ORG
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

IRWIN GROSSMAN, 6225 WIGGOW LANE, DALLAS, TX 75230

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

HUNTER L. HUNT, 4831 SHADYWOOD LANE, DALLAS, TX 75209

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

HAROLD M. BRIERLEY, 4324 ST. JOHNS, DALLAS, TX 75205

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

HARLAN P. COHEN, 7515 MALABAR LANE, DALLAS, TX 75230

3000 HARRY HINES BLVD

DALLAS, TX 75201

United States

+1 (214) 740-5475 CHILL@KERA.ORG
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

ERLE A. NYE, SR., 12211 CREEK FOREST DRIVE, DALLAS, TX 75230

Positional Interest:
VICE CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

ELLEN L. KESZLER, 5116 AMBERGATE LANE, DALLAS, TX 75287

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

ELIZABETH M. LEE, 3740 HOLLAND AVENUE, APT. 3D, DALLAS, TX 75219

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

DR. JOSEPH M. GRANT, 4305 OVERHILL DRIVE, DALLAS,, TX 75205

3000 HARRY HINES BLVD

DALLAS, TX 75201

United States

+1 (214) 740-5475 CHILL@KERA.ORG
Positional Interest:
VICE CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

DEEDIE P. ROSE, 5 WILLOWOOD STREET, DALLAS, TX 75205

Positional Interest:
VICE CHAIRWOMAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

DEBORAH J. JOHNSON, 2232 MARILLA STREET, DALLAS, TX 75201

Positional Interest:
SR. VP OF MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

DAVID SAMUEL COATS, 2 GRANTLEY COURT, DALLAS, TX 75230

3000 HARRY HINES BLVD

DALLAS, TX 75201

United States

+1 (214) 740-5475 CHILL@KERA.ORG
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

DAN ROUTMAN, 5036 SENECA DRIVE, DALLAS, TX 75209

Positional Interest:
CHIARMAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

CECILIA GUTHRIE BOONE, 6522 BELMEAD DRIVE, DALLAS, TX 75230

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

CATALINA E. GARCIA, M.D., P.O. BOX 821388-314, DALLAS, TX 75382

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

BARBARA LORD WATKINS, 5624 MCSHANN ROAD, DALLAS, TX 75230

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

BARBARA G. ROSENBLATT, 3236 BRYN MAWR, DALLAS, TX 75225

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

WEI WEI JEANG, 2709 DUBLIN ROAD, PLANO, TX 75094

3000 HARRY HINES BLVD

DALLAS, TX 75201

United States

+1 (214) 740-5475 CHILL@KERA.ORG
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC., 3000 HARRY HINES BLVD., DALLAS, TX 75201

Positional Interest:
APPLICANT
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MARY ANNE ALHADEFF, 902 CITY SIDE LANE, DALLAS, TX 75201

Positional Interest:
PRESIDENT & CEO
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

KEN NEWMAN, 700 EL PASEO STREET, DENTON, TX 76205

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

JOSEPH O. ROY, 32 OAK FORREST CIRCLE, DENTON, TX 76210

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

ELIZABETH H. FIJOLEK, 3720 POTOMAC AVENUE, DALLAS, TX 75205

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

EDWARD M. FISHMAN, 3131 MAPLE AVENUE # 11B, DALLAS, TX 75201

Positional Interest:
SECRETARY OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

DONNA M. WILHELM, 6912 HILL FOREST DRIVE, DALLAS, TX 75230

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

BARBARA B. GARTON, 9962 ROCKBROOK DRIVE, DALLAS, TX 75220

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

PETER W. BALDWIN, 10020 MEADOWBROOK DRIVE, DALLAS, TX 75219

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

DAVID MICHAEL GREGORY, 4524 COYOTE POINT, DENTON, TX 76208

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

NAOMI ABERLY, 10210 STRAIT LANE, DALLAS, TX 75229

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

JOHN W. DAYTON, 9779 AUDUBON PLACE, DALLAS, TX 75220

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

J. VIRGIL STRANGE, 2000 TREMONT CIRCLE, DENTON, TX 76205

3000 HARRY HINES BLVD

DALLAS, TX 75201

United States

+1 (214) 740-5475 CHILL@KERA.ORG
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

ALBERT P. COMEAUX, 4224 HANOVER DRIVE, DALLAS, TX 75225

Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
2.22%
Percentage of Total Assets:
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.
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 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.

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.

SYLVIA KOMATSU


11/23/2009

Attachments

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File Name Uploaded By Attachment Type Description
1344360_6290836.pdf Applicant All Purpose OET 69 SUMMARY ALLOCATION STUDY
1344360_6290837.pdf Applicant All Purpose OET 69 COMPLETE ALLOCATION STUDY
1344360_807754.txt Applicant All Purpose OET-69 INTERFERENCE ANALYSIS
1344360_807755.txt Applicant All Purpose ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT
2020_03_13_12_00_25.PDF Internal All Purpose