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FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

Facility ID:
40618
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WCPB
Channel:
16 (UHF)
File Number:
0000027915
FRN:
0003857380
Date Submitted:
07/11/2017

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION

Doing Business As: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION

Larry D. Unger, President & CEO

11767 OWINGS MILLS BOULEVARD

OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117

United States

+1 (410) 356-5600 lunger@mpt.org Government Entity

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

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Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

Joseph L. Snelson , Jr .

Technical Consultant

Meintel, Sgrignoli & Wallace

1282 Smallwood Drive, Suite 372

Waldorf, MD 20603

United States

+1 (303) 344-8037 joe.snelson@mswdtv.com

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. No
Briefly describe transition plan Current transmission system consists of a transmitter feeding a transmission line which connects to an antenna on the tower. Work includes installing new transmission line, attaching to antenna and connecting to new repack channel transmitter.

Transmitters

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Section Question Response
Transmitter Related Expenses Do you have transmitter related expenses? Yes

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Add Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Auxiliary use in case of main transmitter failure
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model TDU2-10K0LV
Year 2003
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 5 kW

Auxiliary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Manufacturer
Model PRLX-U3
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 5 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Current transmitter is not supported for a channel change. See attached Transmitter Replace Justification letter from manufacturer

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor.
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? No
Type N/A
Size N/A
Other Size N/A
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? No
Size N/A
Channel 14 Costs Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? N/A
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? N/A
Is additional field engineering time needed? N/A
Number of Days N/A

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Rigid Coax Line

Rigid interconnection coax lines from transmitter to filter to antenna switch.

Remote Control Interface

License required to interface transmitter into current remote control system

Coolant

The coolant used for the transmitter heat exchanger is not included in the transmitter price

Bag Filter

Bag type water filtration for heat exchanger system.

Primary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model TDU2-10K0LV
Year 2003
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 5 kW

Primary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Manufacturer
Model MPTV-PRLX-U3
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 5 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Current transmitter is not supported for a channel change. See attached Transmitter Replace Justification letter from manufacturer

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor.
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? No
Type N/A
Size N/A
Other Size N/A
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? No
Size N/A
Channel 14 Costs Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? N/A
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? N/A
Is additional field engineering time needed? N/A
Number of Days N/A

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

CIF Mask filter

Constant Impedance mask Filter

Rigid Coax Line

Rigid interconnection coax lines from transmitter to filter to antenna switch.

Motorized Switch

Electric actuated switch to switch main/auxiliary transmitters into antenna

Site Design and Survey

Incorporates all aspects of the transmitter room design, including power distribution requirements, equipment placement, RF system layout, plumbing, and remote control.

Coolant

The coolant used for the transmitter heat exchanger is not included in the transmitter price

Remote Control Interface

License required to interface transmitter into current remote control system

Bag Filter

Bag type water filtration for heat exchanger system.

Antennas

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Section Question Response
Antenna Related Expenses Do you have antenna related expenses? No

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 520 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 520 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line When line sweep was conducted of current line, poor performance was found at repack channel. See attached Transmission Line Replace letter from manufacturer recommending replacement.

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Post-sweep

Sweep test of line and antenna on new channel to ensure satisfactory operation

Elbows

Optimized elbows at tower top feeding antenna

Pre-sweep

Electrical sweep conducted to evaluate suitability of antenna and line on repack channel

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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Section Question Response
Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? Yes

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Move Equipment
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? Yes
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) No
Others Types of Users Yes
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Yes
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1036645
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 38° 23' 09.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 075° 35' 31.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 550.85 feet
Support Structure Height 482.93 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 26.90 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner MD PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMM
Date Constructed 03/24/1997


Other Types of Users

Users
LPFM

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower N/A
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? Yes
Number of Hours 280
Explanation Applicant has limited internal resources to oversee installing and commissioning this repack project. It will rely on outside services to manage all work required.
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Quantity N/A
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? N/A
Critical Facility N/A
Terrain-Shielded Facility N/A
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Quantity N/A
NEPA Section 106 environmental review No
Environmental Assessment No
ASR Modification No
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations No
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers No
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service No
Number of Days N/A
Justification N/A

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Progress Reports

Prepare and file 8 required progress reports on FCC Form 2100, Schedule 387 on a quarterly basis with the FCC.

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
Is Remediation needed? No
Facility Expenses Name N/A
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed N/A
Name N/A
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? Yes
Permit and Filing Costs Local Zoning No
Non-zoning permits No
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change No
FCC License to Cover Application No
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application No
Other Miscellaneous Expenses Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? Yes
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? No
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? Yes

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $696,662.00 $599,662.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $1,201,720.00 $938,229.40 N/A $0.00 N/A
Primary Transmitter MPTV-PRLX-U3 $396,182.00 $347,682.00 $0.00
Bag Filter $6,975.00 $6,975.00 Bag type water filtration for heat exchanger system. Current pre-repack cooling system has this filtering. N/A N/A
CIF Mask filter $60,207.00 $60,207.00 Constant Impedance mask Filter. Current mask filter is a CIF. N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.9 . 6.5 kW $273,500.00 $225,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Coolant $1,000.00 $1,000.00 The coolant used for the transmitter heat exchanger is not included in the transmitter price N/A N/A
Other Electrical Service: Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor. $14,200.00 $14,200.00 Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor. N/A N/A
Remote Control Interface $2,205.00 $2,205.00 License required to interface transmitter into current remote control system N/A N/A
Rigid Coax Line $2,600.00 $2,600.00 Rigid interconnection coax lines from transmitter to filter to antenna switch. N/A N/A
Motorized Switch $20,195.00 $20,195.00 Electric actuated switch to switch main/auxiliary transmitters into antenna. Current transmitter has this capability but switch cannot be moved as it is in pre-repack service. N/A N/A
Site Design and Survey $15,300.00 $15,300.00 Incorporates all aspects of the transmitter room design, including power distribution requirements, equipment placement, RF system layout, plumbing, and remote control. N/A N/A
Auxiliary Transmitter PRLX-U3 $300,480.00 $251,980.00 $0.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.9 . 6.5 kW $273,500.00 $225,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Rigid Coax Line $2,600.00 $2,600.00 Rigid interconnection coax lines from transmitter to filter to antenna switch. N/A N/A
Other Electrical Service: Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor. $14,200.00 $14,200.00 Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor. See attached electrical quote. N/A N/A
Bag Filter $6,975.00 $6,975.00 Bag type water filtration for heat exchanger system. Current pre-repack cooling system has this filtering. N/A N/A
Coolant $1,000.00 $1,000.00 The coolant used for the transmitter heat exchanger is not included in the transmitter price N/A N/A
Remote Control Interface $2,205.00 $2,205.00 License required to interface transmitter into current remote control system N/A N/A

Components

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Antennas

Information not provided.

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Transmission Line

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $143,738.00 $120,637.40 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $1,201,720.00 $938,229.40 N/A $0.00 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $143,738.00 $120,637.40 $0.00
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" broadband $120,640.00 $97,539.40 See attached quote. N/A N/A
Post-sweep $6,400.00 $6,400.00 Sweep test of line and antenna on new channel to ensure satisfactory operation. See attached quote. N/A N/A
Elbows $10,298.00 $10,298.00 Optimized elbows to work on pre and post-repack channels. See attached quote. N/A N/A
Pre-sweep $6,400.00 $6,400.00 Electrical sweep conducted to evaluate suitability of antenna and line on repack channel. Catalog cost utilized. N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $210,500.00 $75,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $1,201,720.00 $938,229.40 N/A $0.00 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $210,500.00 $75,000.00 $0.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $75,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $94,590.00 $91,250.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $1,201,720.00 $938,229.40 N/A $0.00 N/A
Outside Professional Services $94,590.00 $91,250.00 $0.00
Project management of the transition $44,240.00 $42,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
Progress Reports $28,000.00 $28,000.00 Prepare and file 8 required progress reports on FCC Form 2100, Schedule 387 on a quarterly basis with the FCC. N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Other Expenses

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $56,230.00 $51,680.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $1,201,720.00 $938,229.40 N/A $0.00 N/A
Other Expenses $56,230.00 $51,680.00 $0.00
Equipment Storage $1,360.00 $1,360.00 Station may receive antenna and transmission line prior to tower crew availability. No on-site storage is available. Obtained estimate from manufacturer for 60 days of storage. N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $7,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $20,000.00 $20,000.00 Applicant will be required to dispose of the current transmission line and transmitter and heavy oil filled high voltage power supplies. These cannot be disposed of in a typical landfill. N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $22,320.00 $22,320.00 Transmitter shipping shown as options on attached quotes. An estimate of $4,000 was added for transmission line shipping. N/A N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Notification will need to be made to MVPD's as required. Applicant to explore using an outside firm to determine which facilities will need to be notified and send the appropriate notification letters. N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $1,201,720.00 $938,229.40 $0.00

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. No
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. No
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. No

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT.

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  4. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (broadcasters) or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD).

  5. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it will maintain and provide to the Commission detailed records, including receipts, of all costs eligible for reimbursement actually incurred.

  7. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  8. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Larry D. Unger

President and CEO


07/11/2017

Attachments

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