Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE Doing Business As: CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE |
Max Rudolph P.O. BOX 1800 KILLEEN, TX 76540 United States |
+1 (254) 526-1199 | max.rudolph@knct.org | Government Entity |
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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 | Structural failed on existing tower. Build equivalent new tower, new Ch 17 top mount antenna, with new transmission line in new tower. Use existing antenna, line and IOT transmitter to operate until channel |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | Visionary DT | |
Year | 2003 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Single | |
Power Capacity | 30 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | THU9-16evo | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 25.5 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | IOT transmitter will continue broadcasting on current channel into interim antenna. It cannot be retuned for new channel. SS transmitter to be used for post-repack channel. See narrative. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Power | N/A | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 3 inches | |
Length | 40.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
Description | N/A | |
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 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is the existing antenna directional? | No | |
Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
Number of Panels | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 500.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ATL20H3-HSO-38 | |
Year | 2003 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | No | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
Number of Panels/Bays | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 272.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-20GTH-R O4 | |
Year | 2020 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Existing antenna is single channel 46, not tunable to Ch 17. See narrative. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | No |
Type | ||
Number of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequencies of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequency | N/A | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | N/A | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | Single Channel | |
Feed Line Size | 6 1/8 inches inches | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | No |
Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Bottom | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Slot | |
Number of Stations Supported | 2 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 16 | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 698.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 30.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 270.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-16WB-1-R C160 | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Broadband interim antenna. See narrative. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | No |
Broadband or Single Channel? | N/A | |
Feed Line Size | N/A | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an antenna? | Yes |
Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | Yes |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | 19 3/4 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1180 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | 19 1/2 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1180 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Building new tower. Existing transmission line needed to keep station on air while new antenna and line installed in new tower. See narrative. |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Type | Flexible Air | |
Diameter | 5 inches | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | ||
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1050 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Line to feed interim antenna. See narrative. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Construct New |
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) | Yes | |
Others Types of Users | No | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | No | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1058073 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 30° 59' 09.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 097° 37' 52.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1140.73 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1095.79 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 925.84 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1969 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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9977 | KNCT-FM | FM |
Section | Question | Response |
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Construct New Tower | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Height | 1095.79 feet | |
Justification for New Tower | Existing tower failed TIA 222-g standard, repairs too extensive and not feasible as per structural analysis conclusion. See narrative and analysis attachment. This is a direct replacement. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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New Tower |
New 1095 ft. tower required to replace structural failure of existing tower |
Main antenna install |
Main top antenna and transmission line installation |
Removal of Tower |
Remove existing tower and equipment upon completion of new tower |
Structural Study |
Structural Engineering study |
Tower tenants move |
Permanently move existing tenants to new tower |
Interim antenna install |
Interim side mount antenna and transmission line installation |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 300 | |
Explanation | Extensive coordination over extended time period due to major construction of new tower and coordination with tenants on existing tower and moving to new tower negotiations. See narrative. | |
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 | Yes | |
Quantity | 1 | |
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 | Yes | |
Quantity | 1 | |
NEPA Section 106 environmental review | No | |
Environmental Assessment | No | |
ASR Modification | Yes | |
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | Yes | |
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 | Yes | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Section | Question | Response |
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AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
Is Remediation needed? | Yes | |
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? | No | |
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | Yes |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $987,280.00 | $745,499.84 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $9,102,560.00 | $4,406,566.84 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter THU9-16evo | $987,280.00 | $745,499.84 | $0.00 | ||
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $2,080.00 | $0.00 | No 3" conduit required for solid state transmitter | N/A | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $0.00 | 300 amp service only for the Paragon 1 cabinet installation with additional circuit breaker panel for the Paragon 1 cabinet transmitter baseline. No switchgear required for the solid state transmitter. | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW | $947,000.00 | $745,499.84 | Quotes Attached for both IOT and Solid State transmitters | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $431,170.00 | $416,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $9,102,560.00 | $4,406,566.84 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Interim Antenna TFU-16WB-1-R C160 | $165,140.00 | $163,400.00 | $0.00 | ||
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 16 bay,, 270 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized | $130,000.00 | $130,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $23,150.00 | $22,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Primary Antenna TFU-20GTH-R O4 | $266,030.00 | $253,100.00 | $0.00 | ||
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $12,300.00 | $11,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized | $247,000.00 | $235,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $348,610.00 | $331,560.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $9,102,560.00 | $4,406,566.84 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Interim Transmission Line | $110,250.00 | $105,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 5" | $110,250.00 | $105,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $238,360.00 | $226,560.00 | $0.00 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" | $238,360.00 | $226,560.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $7,094,530.00 | $2,637,607.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $9,102,560.00 | $4,406,566.84 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Tower | $3,090,350.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
New tower between 1000' and 1500' without elevator, presumptive soil conditions | $2,879,850.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $210,500.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
Primary Tower | $4,004,180.00 | $2,637,607.00 | $0.00 | ||
New Tower | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Structural Study | $12,000.00 | $12,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
New tower between 1000' and 1500' without elevator, presumptive soil conditions | $2,882,480.00 | $1,726,407.00 | Tower Quote attached - H.C. Jeffries | N/A | N/A |
Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $210,500.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Main antenna install | $129,500.00 | $129,500.00 | Quote attached - H. C. Jeffries | N/A | N/A |
Removal of Tower | $527,200.00 | $527,200.00 | Quote attached - H. C. Jeffries | N/A | N/A |
Interim antenna install | $92,500.00 | $92,500.00 | Quote attached - H. C. Jeffries | N/A | N/A |
Tower tenants move | $150,000.00 | $150,000.00 | Permanently move existing tenants on tower to be replaced over to new tower, same relative location. Old tower being demolished. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $103,370.00 | $159,400.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $9,102,560.00 | $4,406,566.84 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $103,370.00 | $159,400.00 | $0.00 | ||
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | 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 request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,050.00 | $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 |
Project management of the transition | $47,400.00 | $106,650.00 | Project management will be extensive due to complexity of new tower project, tenants and coordinating with nearby tower tenants and longevity due to Phase 8 time frame. | N/A | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $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 |
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 |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | $2,105.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase | $2,105.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $137,600.00 | $116,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $9,102,560.00 | $4,406,566.84 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $137,600.00 | $116,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $43,000.00 | $43,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Remedy | $21,050.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $27,000.00 | $27,000.00 | Disposal of pre-auction transmitter equipment | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $30,000.00 | $30,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $9,102,560.00 | $4,406,566.84 | $0.00 |
Question | Response |
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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 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Matthew Anderson Sanderford , Jr. . Consulting Engineer for Central Texas College 07/12/2017 |