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Approved by OMB 3060-0031
October 2020
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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Assignments

Lead File Number:
0000138549
Submit Date:
06/29/2021
Lead Call Sign:
WQCM
FRN:
0022491476
Service:
Full Power FM
Purpose:
Assignment Amendment
Status:
Granted
Status Date:
07/13/2021
Filing Status:
Active


General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? No

Fees, Waivers, and Exemptions

Section Question Response
Fees Is the applicant exempt from FCC application Fees? No
Indicate reason for fee exemption:
Waivers Does this filing request a waiver of the Commission's rule(s)? No
Total number of rule sections involved in this waiver request:

Assignments Type

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Question Response
Is this application a pro forma Assignment of Authorization? No
By answering "Yes" the Applicant certifies that the use of short form pro forma application is appropriate for this transaction?
Is the Assignment Voluntary or Involuntary:

Authorizations to be Assigned

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Selected Call Signs

Call Sign Facility ID File Number Service City, State
KAAN 31004 0000138519 AM BETHANY, MO
WIKZ 10108 0000138520 FM CHAMBERSBURG, PA
KLEY-FM 55414 0000138521 FM JOURDANTON, TX
KKBB 7720 0000138522 FM BAKERSFIELD, CA
KLLL-FM 36954 0000138523 FM LUBBOCK, TX
WSCZ 54576 0000138524 FM WINNSBORO, SC
KJEL 51094 0000138525 FM LEBANON, MO
KHHL 78984 0000138526 FM KARNES CITY, TX
KBNN 51093 0000138527 AM LEBANON, MO
KAAN-FM 31005 0000138528 FM BETHANY, MO
KWHL 52672 0000138529 FM ANCHORAGE, AK
WJNT 7691 0000138530 AM PEARL, MS
KWIQ 35886 0000138531 AM MOSES LAKE NORTH, WA
WNTX 65640 0000138532 AM FREDERICKSBURG, VA
KTJJ 35533 0000138533 FM FARMINGTON, MO
WSSR 62240 0000138534 FM JOLIET, IL
WOAD 50404 0000138535 AM JACKSON, MS
WING 25039 0000138536 AM DAYTON, OH
KPSI-FM 35497 0000138537 FM PALM SPRINGS, CA
WTLZ 74093 0000138538 FM SAGINAW, MI
KFQD 52675 0000138539 AM ANCHORAGE, AK
KZDC 65330 0000138540 AM SAN ANTONIO, TX
WMFX 19471 0000138541 FM ST. ANDREWS, SC
KKRV 28635 0000138542 FM WENATCHEE, WA
KJXK 71086 0000138543 FM SAN ANTONIO, TX
KCOB 9900 0000138544 AM NEWTON, IA
WIIL 28473 0000138545 FM UNION GROVE, WI
WERV-FM 73171 0000138546 FM AURORA, IL
KWIX-FM 183331 0000138547 FM CAIRO, MO
WLIP 28478 0000138548 AM KENOSHA, WI
WQCM 25128 0000138549 FM GREENCASTLE, PA
KOZQ-FM 53876 0000138550 FM WAYNESVILLE, MO
KMAD-FM 54812 0000138551 FM WHITESBORO, TX
WFXH-FM 48367 0000138552 FM HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC
KONE 26519 0000138553 FM LUBBOCK, TX
WKRS 10450 0000138554 AM WAUKEGAN, IL
KLLY 7709 0000138555 FM OILDALE, CA
KUFO 26926 0000138556 AM PORTLAND, OR
KTUB 69557 0000138557 AM CENTERVILLE, UT
KXXK 67897 0000138558 FM HOQUIAM, WA
KCLZ 183327 0000138559 FM TWENTYNINE PALMS BAS, CA
KGNC 63159 0000138560 AM AMARILLO, TX
KKRT 28634 0000138561 AM WENATCHEE, WA
WCCQ 10677 0000138562 FM CREST HILL, IL
KFBD-FM 4259 0000138563 FM WAYNESVILLE, MO
KOKA 9222 0000138564 AM SHREVEPORT, LA
KKDV 36032 0000138565 FM WALNUT CREEK, CA
KMMX 86 0000138566 FM TAHOKA, TX
KTPK 67334 0000138567 FM TOPEKA, KS
WDJX 55498 0000138568 FM LOUISVILLE, KY
KXL-FM 26932 0000138569 FM PORTLAND, OR
WDHT 60252 0000138570 FM URBANA, OH
KJPW 53877 0000138571 AM WAYNESVILLE, MO
KMCD 23040 0000138572 AM FAIRFIELD, IA
WVBX 22484 0000138573 FM SPOTSYLVANIA, VA
KXRO 52674 0000138574 AM ABERDEEN, WA
WARQ 58400 0000138575 FM COLUMBIA, SC
KXTG 948 0000138576 AM PORTLAND, OR
KNZR-FM 8109 0000138577 FM SHAFTER, CA
KNWH 67028 0000138578 AM YUCCA VALLEY, CA
KUPL 4114 0000138579 FM PORTLAND, OR
KIRK 78275 0000138580 FM MACON, MO
WGTZ 25043 0000138581 FM EATON, OH
WZSR 53505 0000138582 FM WOODSTOCK, IL
KKIQ 67818 0000138583 FM LIVERMORE, CA
KNWQ 72030 0000138584 AM PALM SPRINGS, CA
WWUZ 55174 0000138585 FM BOWLING GREEN, VA
WCHA 10110 0000138586 AM CHAMBERSBURG, PA
KTCM 171017 0000138587 FM MADISON, MO
KWLN 72880 0000138588 FM WILSON CREEK, WA
KTFM 2543 0000138589 FM FLORESVILLE, TX
WIBW 63169 0000138590 AM TOPEKA, KS
KKUS 68651 0000138591 FM TYLER, TX
KREI 35531 0000138592 AM FARMINGTON, MO
KGRN 43242 0000138593 AM GRINNELL, IA
KEAG 28648 0000138594 FM ANCHORAGE, AK
WMJM 10322 0000138595 FM JEFFERSONTOWN, KY
KSAH 23072 0000138596 AM UNIVERSAL CITY, TX
KDGL 14058 0000138597 FM YUCCA VALLEY, CA
KUIC 54261 0000138598 FM VACAVILLE, CA
KRES 35890 0000138599 FM MOBERLY, MO
WSGW-FM 41842 0000138600 FM CARROLLTON, MI
KYKX 54844 0000138601 FM LONGVIEW, TX

Assignment Questions

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Question Response
Were any of the authorizations that are the subject of this application obtained through the Commission's competitive bidding procedures (see 47 C.F.R. Sections 1.2111(a) and 73.5000)? Yes
Were any of the authorizations that are the subject of this application obtained through the Commission's point system for reserved channel noncommercial educational stations (see 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.7001 and 73.7003)? No
Have all such stations operated for at least 4 years with a minimum operating schedule since grant pursuant to the point system?
Were any of the authorizations that are the subject of this application obtained after award of a dispositive Section 307(b) preference using the Tribal Priority, through Threshold Qualifications procedures, or through the Tribal Priority as applied before the NCE fair distribution analysis set forth in 47 C.F.R. § 73.7002(b)? No
Have all such stations operated for at least 4 years with a minimum operating schedule since grant?
Do both the assignor and assignee qualify for the Tribal Priority in all respects?
LPFM Licenses Only: Has it been at least 18 months since the initial construction permit for the LPFM station was granted?
LPFM Licenses Only: Does the assignment of the LPFM authorization satisfy the consideration restrictions of 47 CFR Section 73.865(a)(1)?
LPFM Licenses Only: Were any of the LPFM authorizations that are subject to this application obtained through the Commission’s point system for low power FM stations (see 47 CFR Section 73.872)?
If yes to question above, have all such LPFM stations operated for at least four years since grant pursuant to the point system?” (options – Y/N. If Yes, nothing further required. No requires attachment as follows)“If no to new sub question, list pertinent authorizations in an Exhibit and include in the Exhibit a showing that the transaction is consistent with the requirements of 47 CFR Section 73.865(a)(3).

Assignor Information

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Assignor Name, Type, and Contact Information

Assignor Type Address Phone Email FRN

Alpha Media Licensee LLC Debtor in Possession

Limited Liability Company

1211 SW 5TH AVENUE

SUITE 750

PORTLAND, OR 97204

United States

+1 (503) 517-6200

john.grossi@alphamediausa.com

0022491476

Assignor Contact Representatives (1)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Kathleen Kirby

Wiley Rein LLP

1776 K Street, NW

Washington, DC 20006

United States

+1 (202) 719-3360

kkirby@wiley.law

Legal Representative

Assignor Legal Certifications

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Section Question Response
Agreements for Sale/Transfer of Station Assignor certifies that:
(i) it has placed in Assignor's public inspection file(s) and submitted to the Commission as an Exhibit to this application copies of all agreements for the assignment/transfer of the station(s);
(ii) these documents embody the complete and final understanding between Assignor and Assignee; and
(iii) these agreements comply fully with the Commission's rules and policies
No
If the transaction is involuntary, the Assignor certifies that court orders or other authorizing documents have been issued and that it has placed in the licensee's/permittee's public inspection file(s) and submitted to the Commission copies of such court orders or other authorizing documents.
Other Authorizations Please upload an attachment detailing the call signs, locations, and facility identifiers of all other broadcast stations in which assignor or any party to the application has an attributable interest.
Character Issues Assignor certifies that neither licensee/permittee nor any party to the application has or has had any interest in, or connection with:
(a) any broadcast application in any proceeding where character issues were left unresolved or were resolved adversely against the applicant or any party to the application or
(b) any pending broadcast application in which character issues have been raised
Yes
Adverse Findings Assignor certifies that, with respect to the Assignor and each party to the application, no adverse finding has been made, nor has an adverse final action been taken by any court or administrative body in a civil or criminal proceeding brought under the provisions of any law related to any of the following: any felony; mass media-related antitrust or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to another governmental unit; or discrimination. Yes
Local Public Notice Assignor certifies that it has or will comply with the public notice requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3580. Yes
Auction Authorization Assignor certifies that more than five years have passed since the issuance of the construction permit for the station being assigned, where that permit was acquired in an auction through the use of a bidding credit or other special measure. N/A
Anti-Discrimination Certification Assignor certifies that neither licensee/permittee nor any party to the application have violated the Commission's prohibition against discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or sex in the sale of commercially operated AM, FM, TV, Class A TV or international broadcast stations. Yes

Assignee Information

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Assignee Name, Type, and Contact Information

Assignee Type Address Phone Email FRN

Alpha Media Licensee LLC

Limited Liability Company

1211 SW 5TH AVENUE

SUITE 750

PORTLAND, OR 97204

United States

+1 (503) 517-6200

john.grossi@alphamediausa.com

0022491476
Section Question Response File Number
Radio Station Applicants Only If the station(s) being assigned is noncommercial educational or LPFM, the Assignee certifies that the Commission had previously granted a broadcast application, identified here by file number, that found this Assignee qualified as a noncommercial educational entity with a qualifying educational program, and that the Assignee will use the station(s) to advance a program similar to that the Commission has found qualifying in the Assignee's previous application. N/A

Assignee Contact Representatives (1)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Kathleen Kirby

Wiley Rein LLP

1776 K Street, NW

Washington, DC 20006

United States

+1 (202) 719-3360

kkirby@wiley.law

Legal Representative

Changes in Interest (0)

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Party Name Citizenship Address Phone Email Interest Before Assignment Interest After Assignment
Empty

Changes in Interest Certification

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Question Response
Applicant certifies that equity and financial interests not set forth by the assignee are nonattributable.

Parties to the Application (0)

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Party Name Citizenship Address Phone Email Positional Interest
Empty

Parties to the Application Certification

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Question Response
Applicant certifies that equity and financial interests not set forth by the assignee are nonattributable. Yes

Assignee Legal Certifications

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Section Question Response
Agreements for Sale Assignee certifies that:
(a) the written agreements in the Assignee's public inspection file and submitted to the Commission embody the complete and final agreement for the sale or transfer of the station(s); and
(b) these agreements comply fully with the Commission's rules and policies.
No
Other Authorizations Please upload an attachment detailing the call signs, locations, and facility identifiers of all other broadcast stations in which Assignee or any party to the application has an attributable interest.
Broadcast Incubator Program Is the proposed facility the subject of an incubation proposal or a ‘reward’ waiver request under the Commission’s Broadcast Incubator Program?
Multiple Ownership Is the assignee or any party to the application the holder of an attributable radio joint sales agreement or an attributable radio or television time brokerage agreement with the station(s) subject to this application or with any other station in the same market as the station(s) subject to this application? Yes
Assignee certifies that the proposed assignment complies with the Commission's multiple ownership rules. Yes
Assignee certifies that the proposed assignment:
(1) does not present an issue under the Commission's policies relating to media interests of immediate family members;
(2) complies with the Commission's policies relating to future ownership interests; and
(3) complies with the Commission's restrictions relating to the insulation and nonparticipation of non-party investors and creditors.
Yes
Does the Assignee claim status as an "eligible entity," that is, an entity that qualifies as a small business under the Small Business Administration's size standards for its industry grouping (as set forth in 13 C.F.R. § 121-201), and holds
(1) 30 percent or more of the stock or partnership interests and more than 50 percent of the voting power of the corporation or partnership that will own the media outlet; or
(2) 15 percent or more of the stock or partnership interests and more than 50 percent of the voting power of the corporation or partnership that will own the media outlet, provided that no other person or entity owns or controls more than 25 percent of the outstanding stock or partnership interests; or
(3) More than 50 percent of the voting power of the corporation that will own the media outlet (if such corporation is a publicly traded company)?
No
Does this assignment include a grandfathered cluster of stations? No
Applicant certifies that it will come in compliance by divesting the necessary station(s) within 12 months of the consummation of this transaction to:

A) An Eligible Entity (as defined in Item 6d, above).
B) An Irrevocable Trust that will assign the station(s) to an Eligible Entity.
NCE Diversity of Ownership Points. Does the assignee or any party to the application have an attributable interest in an NCE FM or NCE TV station received through the award of “diversity of ownership” points in the point system analysis? N/A
If ‘Yes,’ the assignee certifies that (1) its attributable NCE FM or NCE TV station has been on the air for at least four years; and/or (2) none of the proposed assigned stations overlap the principal community contour of the NCE FM or NCE TV station received through the award of diversity points in the point system analysis (see 47 CFR Section 73.7005(c)).
Acquisition of Control Please upload an attachment listing the file number and date of grant of FCC Form 301, 314, or 315 application by which the Commission approved the qualifications of the individual or entity with a pre-existing interest in the licensee/permittee that is now acquiring control of the licensee/permittee as a result of the grant of this application.
Character Issues Assignee certifies that neither assignee nor any party to the application has or has had any interest in, or connection with:
(a) any broadcast application in any proceeding where character issues were left unresolved or were resolved adversely against the applicant or any party to the application; or
(b) any pending broadcast application in which character issues have been raised.
Yes
Adverse Findings Assignee certifies that, with respect to the assignee and each party to the application, no adverse finding has been made, nor has an adverse final action been taken by any court or administrative body in a civil or criminal proceeding brought under the provisions of any law related to any of the following: any felony; mass media-related antitrust or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to another governmental unit; or discrimination. Yes
Financial Qualifications Assignee certifies that sufficient net liquid assets are on hand or are available from committed sources to consummate the transaction and operate the station(s) for three months. Yes
Program Service Certification Assignee 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
Auction Authorization Assignee certifies that where less than five years have passed since the issuance of the construction permit and the permit had been acquired in an auction through the use of a bidding credit or other special measure, it would qualify for such credit or other special measure. N/A
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 on FCC Form 396-A. Yes

Assignee 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? No
2) Is the applicant an alien or the representative of an alien? (Section 310(b)(1)) No
3) Is the applicant a corporation, or non-corporate entity, that is organized under the laws of any foreign government? (Section 310(b)(2)) No
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)) No
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)) Yes
6) Has the applicant received a declaratory ruling(s) under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act? No
6a) Enter the citation of the applicable declaratory ruling by DA/FCC number, FCC Record citation, release date, or any other identifying information.
7) Has there been any change in the applicant's foreign ownership since issuance of the declaratory ruling(s) cited in response to Question 6?
8) Does the applicant certify that it is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the foreign ownership declaratory ruling(s) cited in response to Question 6?
9) 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? No

Assignee Certification

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Section Question Response
General Certification Statements Assignee certifies that it has answered each question in this application based on its review of the application instructions and worksheets. Assignee further certifies that where it has made an affirmative certification below, this certification constitutes its representation that the application satisfies each of the pertinentstandards and criteria set forth in the application instructions and worksheets.  
The Assignee certifies that neither the Assignee 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 Assignee 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. Yes
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. John Grossi
Secretary

06/29/2021

Assignor Certification

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Section Question Response
General Certification Statements Assignor certifies that it has answered each question in this application based on its review of the application instructions and worksheets. Assignor further certifies that where it has made an affirmative certification below, this certification constitutes its representation that the application satisfies each of the pertinentstandards and criteria set forth in the application instructions and worksheets.  
The Assignor certifies that neither the Assignor 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 Assignor 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. Yes
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. John Grossi
Secretary

06/29/2021

Attachments

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File Name Uploaded By Attachment Type Description Upload Status
Agreements Exhibit.pdf Applicant Assignor Legal Certifications Agreements Exhibit Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
Agreements Exhibit.pdf Applicant Assignee Legal Certifications Agreements Exhibit Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
Alien Ownership Exhibit.pdf Applicant All Purpose Alien Ownership Exhibit Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
Alpha Assignees Other Authorizations Exhibit.pdf Applicant Assignee Legal Certifications Other Authorizations Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
Alpha Assignors Other Authorizations Exhibit.pdf Applicant Assignor Legal Certifications Other Authorizations Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
Alpha_Media_Licensee_LLC_314_Exhibit_Authorizations_Obtained_Through_Competitive_Bidding.pdf Applicant Assignment Questions Competitive Bidding Exhibit Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
Alpha MOS Technical.pdf Applicant Assignee Legal Certifications Multiple Ownership Exhibit Part 3 Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
Amendment Description.pdf Applicant Amendment Amendment Description Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
Amendment Exhibit.pdf Applicant Amendment June 2021 Amendment Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
Bankruptcy Documents.pdf Applicant Parties to the Application Certification Bankruptcy Documents Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
Confirmation Order.pdf Applicant Assignor Legal Certifications Confirmation Order Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
Description of Transaction and Parties to the Application.pdf Applicant Parties to the Application Certification Description of Transaction and Parties to the Application Exhibit Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
MOS BIA Reports.pdf Applicant Assignee Legal Certifications Multiple Ownership Exhibit Part 2 Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
Multiple Ownership Exhibit.pdf Applicant Assignee Legal Certifications Multiple Ownership Exhibit Part 1 Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
Waiver Exhibit.pdf Applicant Fees, Waivers and Exemptions Waiver Exhibit Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
WJXN TBA.pdf Applicant Assignee Legal Certifications WJXN-FM Time Brokerage Agreement Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion