Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WILDERNESS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC Doing Business As: WILDERNESS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC |
3501 NORTHWEST EVANGELINE THRUWAY CARENCRO, LA 70520 United States |
+1 (337) 896-1600 | eddie@delta-network.com | Limited Liability Company |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Arthur Lee Clardy , III . Director of Engineering Delta Media Corporation |
Lee Clardy PO Box 159 Carencro, LA 70520 United States |
+1 (337) 896-1600 | lclardy@deltamediacorp.com |
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. | No |
Briefly describe transition plan | Existing CH 41 RF system is not capable of re-tuning to new channel. Existing transmitter no longer supported by manufacturer. Need to purchase new antenna, RF filters and transmitter. |
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 | CST II | |
Year | 2002 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Two | |
Power Capacity | 20 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 | Parallax U13 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 21 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Advanced Broadcast Systems is no longer providing support for their transmitter products. Please see attached response to transmitter power question. |
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 | 150 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 2.0 inches | |
Length | 100.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
Description | N/A | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Cooling Only | |
Size | 10 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 |
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? | 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 | 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: | 1000.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ATW30H3-HTC4-41H | |
Year | 2004 |
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? | Yes | |
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? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
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: | 810.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-22ETT/VP-R 2C255 (SP) | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | The existing channel 41 antenna is not capable of being re-tuned or re-manufactured for use on channel 26. |
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? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Side 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: | 1000.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-24WB-1-R S230 | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Need to use an interim antenna to maintain over the air programming while the main antenna is being replaced. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | B | |
Feed Line Size | 4 1/16 inches | |
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? | No |
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 | Utilize Existing |
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 | Electronics Research |
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 | 1020 feet per run |
Name | Description |
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Dehydrator System |
Dehydrator system to pressurize interim transmission line. |
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 | 4 inches | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | ||
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 810 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Need transmission line to use with interim antenna. |
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) | No | |
Others Types of Users | Yes | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Unknown | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1231316 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 30° 54' 17.4" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 092° 37' 28.9" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 999.99 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 996.71 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 142.06 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | Delta Media Corp. | |
Date Constructed | 04/28/2005 |
Users |
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Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for documented tower |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Minor 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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Crane and Crane Operator |
Will require the rental of a crane to lift the new antenna off the truck transportation at the site. Then place the antenna in position for rigging and hoisting. |
Staging Area Preparation |
Staging area has to be prepared for tower rigging to hoist old antenna down and new antenna up. |
Road Preparation |
Half-mile ingress and egress must be made capable of handling heavy truck transportation into and out of the tower site. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 200 | |
Explanation | Wilderness Communications engineering staff also works for 16 stations licensed to different licensees and significant project management assistance will be 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 | 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 | 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 |
Name | Description |
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General Contractor |
A Louisiana licensed and insured commercial general contractor will be retained to provide project management as well as general construction services for this project. |
Outside Accounting Services |
An independent accounting firm to provide oversight and assistance with compliance and reporting as required for this project. |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Tower Lights and Controller |
There is a possibility that the tower lighting system may need to be changed due to some unforeseen failure after changing the main antenna. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,013,950.00 | $738,800.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,525,708.50 | $2,116,463.50 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter Parallax U13 | $1,013,950.00 | $738,800.00 | $0.00 | ||
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW | $947,000.00 | $675,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2.0" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
10 Ton system | $38,900.00 | $37,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA | $25,550.00 | $24,300.00 | 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 | $580,050.00 | $473,090.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,525,708.50 | $2,116,463.50 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Interim Antenna TFU-24WB-1-R S230 | $271,520.00 | $269,490.00 | $0.00 | ||
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 1000 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized | $230,690.00 | $230,690.00 | Please see attached vendor's quotation. | N/A | N/A |
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) | $10,950.00 | $10,400.00 | 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 |
Primary Antenna TFU-22ETT/VP-R 2C255 (SP) | $308,530.00 | $203,600.00 | $0.00 | ||
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized | $289,500.00 | $185,500.00 | Wilderness elected to purchase an upgraded antenna per paragraph 624 of the Broadcast Incentive Auction Report and Order. The attachment provided is a quotation for a horizontally polarized antenna plus a line item for the vertical component. | N/A | N/A |
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 |
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 | $64,940.00 | $61,700.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,525,708.50 | $2,116,463.50 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Interim Transmission Line | $59,940.00 | $56,700.00 | $0.00 | ||
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 4" | $59,940.00 | $56,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Dehydrator System | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | 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 | $485,308.50 | $466,208.50 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,525,708.50 | $2,116,463.50 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $485,308.50 | $466,208.50 | $0.00 | ||
Crane and Crane Operator | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Road Preparation | $30,217.50 | $30,217.50 | Please see attached contractor's quotation. | N/A | N/A |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $12,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $210,500.00 | $200,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $150,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Staging Area Preparation | $58,991.00 | $58,991.00 | Please see attached contractor's quotation. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $218,480.00 | $214,250.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,525,708.50 | $2,116,463.50 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $218,480.00 | $214,250.00 | $0.00 | ||
General Contractor | $35,000.00 | $35,000.00 | Please see attachment with copy State of Louisiana Contractors License including statement that a contractor is required by state law. | N/A | N/A |
Outside Accounting Services | $7,500.00 | $7,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $7,000.00 | 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 request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,050.00 | $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 |
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 |
Project management of the transition | $31,600.00 | $30,000.00 | 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 | $162,980.00 | $162,415.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,525,708.50 | $2,116,463.50 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $162,980.00 | $162,415.00 | $0.00 | ||
Tower Lights and Controller | $94,400.00 | $94,400.00 | Please see attached vendor's quotation. | N/A | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | 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 | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Local Zoning | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | 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 |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $2,525,708.50 | $2,116,463.50 | $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. | Arthur Lee Clardy , III . Director of Engineering 08/25/2017 |