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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:
36533
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WLAJ
Channel:
25 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028312
FRN:
0004284899
Date Submitted:
04/03/2019

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

WLAJ-TV LLC

Sheldon H. Galloway

103 MICHELLE CIRCLE

LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

United States

+1 (337) 280-1288 shelg@shieldmediausa.com Limited Liability Company

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

[Confidential]

 

 

 


Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

Jessica Nyman , Esq .

FCC Counsel

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Jessica Nyman

1200 Seventeenth Street, NW

Washington, DC 20036

United States

+1 (202) 663-8810 jessica.nyman@pillsburylaw.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 See attached Transition Plan Document.

Transmitters

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

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 ULXTE-20
Year 2015
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 12 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 ULXTE-30
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 16 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Existing could be retuned but Gates informs that the transmitter would off-air for multiple days for this activity. It is more cost and time effective to replace the transmitter and avoid interim facilities, tower rigging, etc.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) Yes
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) Yes
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 3 inches
Length 60.0 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? Yes
Size 100.0 square feet
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 20

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Antennas

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Section Question Response
Antenna Related Expenses Do you have antenna related expenses? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Retune Existing
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? 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 Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels 40
Design power capacity in use 25.0 %
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 700.00 MHz
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 480.0 kW
Manufacturer DIELECTRIC
Model TUF-C4-10/40H-1-T
Year 2015

Primary Antenna

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Adjustment to Existing Antenna

Section Question Response
Sweep Test of Existing Antenna Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
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

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? No

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? No

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 200
Explanation Outside Project Management of transition required due to limited staffing availability at station.
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 No
For Auxiliary Facility N/A
For Main Facility N/A
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 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 Yes
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

FCC Progress Report Prep

Prepare and file FCC quarterly Progress Reports.

CHANNEL 14 ISSUES

Engineering support and other both direct and indirect costs to resolve channel 14 interference to LM services. This can include equipment, and service expenses to relocate LM facilities, re-license equipment coverage studies, and other associated tasks.

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 Yes
Non-zoning permits No
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? No
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? No
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

Name Description

Viewer Notification

Costs to produce materials for viewer notification.

Tower Crew

Expenses for tower crew to climb and to readjust/replace tuners on the antenna.

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 $1,002,580.00 $952,940.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $8,859,340.00 $8,607,055.00 N/A $30,525.00 N/A
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-30 $1,002,580.00 $952,940.00 $0.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW $684,000.00 $650,000.00 Existing could be retuned but Gates informs that the transmitter would off-air for multiple days for this activity. It is more cost and time effective to replace the transmitter and avoid interim facilities, tower rigging, etc. N/A N/A
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt $14,400.00 $13,700.00 N/A N/A N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $36,300.00 N/A N/A N/A
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $3,120.00 $2,940.00 N/A N/A N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 100.0 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Need to move walls, plumbing, electrical wiring, lighting fixtures, etc. N/A N/A
RF Consulting Engineer $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Channel 14 Mask Filter $189,500.00 $180,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Additional field engineering time, 10-30 days $63,100.00 $60,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Antennas

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 $210,130.00 $19,600.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $8,859,340.00 $8,607,055.00 N/A $30,525.00 N/A
Primary Antenna TUF-C4-10/40H-1-T $210,130.00 $19,600.00 $0.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 7 3/16. feedline (if needed) $13,900.00 $13,200.00 N/A N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station - 200-500 kW, horizontally polarized $189,500.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmission Line

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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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 $7,584,050.00 $7,576,500.00 N/A $3,525.00 N/A
Total for all systems $8,859,340.00 $8,607,055.00 N/A $30,525.00 N/A
Outside Professional Services $7,584,050.00 $7,576,500.00 $3,525.00
Project management of the transition $31,600.00 $30,000.00 N/A $3,525.00 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 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
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
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $80,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Progress Report Prep $3,000.00 $3,000.00 Prepare and file Quarterly FCC progress reports. N/A N/A
CHANNEL 14 ISSUES $7,438,750.00 $7,438,750.00 Engineering support and other both direct and indirect costs to resolve channel 14 interference to LM services. See attached letter from MSW. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Project Management services by subcontractor Kessler and Gehman Associates.
Amount:
$1,650.00

Component Description:
Project management services 9.29.18 through 10.26.18 and Form 387 Transition Plan Progress Report preparation 2018 Q3.
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
Project Management for Structural Analysis and Tower Modifications including consultants Kessler and Gehman Associates. Services from October 27, 2017 through January 26, 2018 and April 28, 2018 through May 25, 2018.
Amount:
$5,238.79

Component Description:
Project management services 5.26.18 through 6.29.18 and Form 387 Transition Plan Progress Report preparation June 2018
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
Project management services 1.1.19 through 1.31.19 and Form 387 Transition Plan Progress Report preparation 2018 Q4.
Amount:
$300.00

Component Description:
Project management services 7.28.18 through 9.28.18.
Amount:
$1,125.00
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed Information not provided.
FCC Progress Report Prep Information not provided.
CHANNEL 14 ISSUES Information not provided.

Cost Information

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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 $62,580.00 $58,015.00 N/A $27,000.00 N/A
Total for all systems $8,859,340.00 $8,607,055.00 N/A $30,525.00 N/A
Other Expenses $62,580.00 $58,015.00 $27,000.00
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $27,000.00 $27,000.00 See USA Commercial quote 32. $27,000.00 N/A
Tower Crew $20,000.00 $20,000.00 Tower crew must mobilize to site, climb tower, adjust tuners at antenna, and at elbows, and travel home. N/A N/A
Viewer Notification $1,500.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $1,500.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $7,000.00 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
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 N/A N/A N/A
Local Zoning $500.00 $500.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)

Component Description:
Disposal services
Amount:
$27,000.00
Tower Crew Information not provided.
Viewer Notification Information not provided.
MVPD Notification of Channel Change Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
Local Zoning Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $8,859,340.00 $8,607,055.00 $30,525.00

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.

Sheldon H. Galloway

Manager


04/03/2019

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Actual Cost Documentation Statements

WILLFUL FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR FICTITIOUS STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISIONMENT (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 AND/OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 3729-3733).

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies and represents 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 certifies that the statements in this form and attached documentation are true, complete, and correct.

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

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

  5. 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 (full power and Class A stations) and/or otherwise modify a television station’s facility as a result of the spectrum repack (LPTV/TV Translator stations); or to minimize service disruption resulting from a repacked television station (FM stations); or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD) .

  6. 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.

  7. The above-named entity certifies that the cost information/documents submitted reflect costs actually incurred.

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

  9. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a prerequisite 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.

Sheldon H. Galloway

Manager


04/03/2019

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