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ION MEDIA WASHINGTON LICENSE, INC. Doing Business As: ION MEDIA WASHINGTON LICENSE, INC. |
Michael Hubner 810 Seventh Avenue 31st Floor New York, NY 10019 United States |
+1 (212) 603-8407 | MichaelHubner@ionmedia.com | Corporation |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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| Question | Response |
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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. | Yes |
| Briefly describe transition plan | Install, operate from broadband interim antenna and transmission line on pre repack channel utilizing current transmitter. Replace current top mount 3 ch broadband antenna, transmission line and transmitter for operation on post repack channels. |
| 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 | CD200P2/UPG Sigma | |
| Year | 1997 | |
| Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
| IOT Power Type | Two | |
| Power Capacity | 40 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 | THU9-24 EVO | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 37 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | Transmitter cannot be re-tuned and is no longer supported by manufacturer. Please see attached Harris/GatesAir exhibit. See attached Transmitter Upgrade Disclaimer. |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
| Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
| Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
| Power | 300 kVA | |
| Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
| Size | N/A | |
| Length | N/A | |
| Other Electrical Service | No | |
| Description | N/A | |
| HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
| Type | Cooling Only | |
| Size | 5 tons | |
| 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 |
| Name | Description |
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RF Interconnect |
Interconnect between RF System and transmission line |
Removal of Existing Equipment |
Removal of existing transmitters and equipment / Site Prep |
| 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 | Retune Existing |
| Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Leased | |
| Owner | ACC Licensee, LLC | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is this antenna currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
| Is this antenna directional? | Yes | |
| Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
| Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Top Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | Broadband Panel | |
| Number of Stations Supported | 3 | |
| Number of Panels | 12 | |
| Design power capacity in use | 75.0 % | |
| Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
| Upper Limit | 698.00 MHz | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 1000.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | Dielectric | |
| Model | TUP-O4-12-2 | |
| Year | 1997 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
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| 27772 | WHUT-TV |
| 65670 | WETA-TV |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | Yes |
| Type | New | |
| Number of channels supported | 3 | |
| Frequencies of channels supported | RF channel | |
| Frequency | N/A |
| RF Channel Number |
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| 14 |
| 33 |
| 35 |
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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 | Utilize Existing |
| Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Leased | |
| Owner | ACC Licensee, LLC | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | Yes | |
| Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | Dielectric |
| Type | Rigid | |
| Diameter | 8 3/16 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | Broadband | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 863 feet per run |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
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| 27772 | WHUT-TV |
| 65670 | WETA-TV |
| Name | Description |
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Sweep existing transmission line |
Sweep existing transmission line |
| 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 | Modify Existing |
| Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Leased | |
| 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? | Unknown | |
| Is tower compliant with Rev G? | No | |
| Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
| ASR Number | 1051670 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 38° 57' 01.0" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 077° 04' 46.0" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 691.92 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 564.95 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 409.77 feet | |
| Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
| Tower Owner | ACC Licensee, LLC | |
| Date Constructed | 11/12/1998 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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| 65670 | WETA-TV | DTV |
| 65707 | WHUR-FM | FM |
| 65593 | WUSA | DTV |
| 1051 | WJLA-TV | DTV |
| 27772 | WHUT-TV | DTV |
| 70933 | WASH | FM |
| 73252 | WRQX | FM |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for undocumented/poorly documented tower |
| Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Major Reinforcements needed |
| 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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Structural Study |
Structural analysis required after tower mapping completed |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | No |
| Number of Hours | N/A | |
| Explanation | N/A | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Environmental Assessment | Yes | |
| ASR Modification | Yes | |
| FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | Yes | |
| Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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? | 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 | Yes |
| Non-zoning permits | Yes | |
| BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
| FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | No | |
| FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
| FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | Yes | |
| 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? | 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 | $1,580,050.00 | $1,005,587.43 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,612,120.00 | $1,756,937.43 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter THU9-24 EVO | $1,580,050.00 | $1,005,587.43 | $0.00 | ||
| Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA | $36,800.00 | $35,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW | $1,473,000.00 | $901,337.43 | See the attached Rohde and Schwarz transmitter quote. | N/A | N/A |
| RF Interconnect | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Removal of Existing Equipment | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 Ton system | $20,250.00 | $19,250.00 | 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 | $109,880.00 | $110,360.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,612,120.00 | $1,756,937.43 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna TUP-O4-12-2 | $109,880.00 | $110,360.00 | $0.00 | ||
| New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $92,710.00 | See shared equipment, shipping and taxes exhibits and Dielectric quote for more information. Since WHUT was not assigned a different repack channel, WETA and WPXW will have to bear 50% of the cost of the new combiner. | N/A | N/A |
| Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) | $18,950.00 | $11,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UHF - High Power Top Mount Three Station broadband panel antenna horizontally polarized | $0.00 | $0.00 | Current broadband antenna can be utilized. | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $6,400.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,612,120.00 | $1,756,937.43 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $6,400.00 | $6,400.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Sweep existing transmission line | $6,400.00 | $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 | $665,300.00 | $398,125.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,612,120.00 | $1,756,937.43 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Tower TOWER | $665,300.00 | $398,125.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Structural Study | $7,500.00 | $7,500.00 | See Shared Equipment Exhibit for more information. | N/A | N/A |
| Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $210,500.00 | $125,000.00 | See Shared Equipment Exhibit for more information. | N/A | N/A |
| Major tower reinforcement/modifications | $421,000.00 | $250,000.00 | See Shared Equipment Exhibit for more information. | N/A | N/A |
| Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | $26,300.00 | $15,625.00 | See Shared Equipment Exhibit for more information. | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $161,210.00 | $152,750.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,612,120.00 | $1,756,937.43 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $161,210.00 | $152,750.00 | $0.00 | ||
| RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | 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 |
| ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | $2,105.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet | $10,520.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed | $6,310.00 | $6,000.00 | 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 |
| Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $4,000.00 | 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 FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | 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 |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | 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 |
| Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,050.00 | $1,500.00 | 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 | $89,280.00 | $83,715.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $2,612,120.00 | $1,756,937.43 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $89,280.00 | $83,715.00 | $0.00 | ||
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $2,200.00 | $2,200.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $0.00 | $0.00 | The amount is yet to be determined (TBD) and ION will submit on-air announcement costs when finalized. | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Storage | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Non-zoning permits | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Local Zoning | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $190.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $6,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $325.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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| Total for all systems | $2,612,120.00 | $1,756,937.43 | $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. | Mario Vasquez Vice President - Finance, Operations 09/07/2017 |
