Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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SCRIPPS BROADCASTING HOLDINGS LLC |
David Giles C/O SCRIPPS MEDIA, INC. 312 WALNUT STREET, 28TH FLOOR CINCINNATI, OH 45202 United States |
+1 (513) 977-3000 | DAVE.GILES@SCRIPPS.COM | Limited Liability Company |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Ray Thurber Vice President / Engineering SCRIPPS BROADCASTING HOLDINGS LLC |
Ray Thurber 312 Walnut St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 United States |
+1 (248) 827-9202 | ray.thurber@scripps.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 | WTVF must replace its main antenna and transmitter in order to move it its new channel. It will need to install interim facilities in order to be able to replace the main facility. See attached narrative for a more detailed explanation. |
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 | DCX-2 | |
Year | 2001 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Two | |
Power Capacity | 60 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 | ULXTE100 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 62.9 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Current transmitter is no longer supported by the manufacturer except for maintenance. Available parts are in very limited supply and in some cases are no longer available. Manufacturer says it cannot be re-tuned. |
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 | No | |
Size | N/A | |
Length | N/A | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | Necessary conduit, wiring and fuse disconnects as quoted by electrical contractor. | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Cooling Only | |
Size | 25 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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Ice Bridge and Concrete Pad |
Concrete pad needed for new transmitter heat exchangers and ice bridge to cover them. |
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 | Top | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
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 | ATW24HS3-ETOX-25H | |
Year | 2012 |
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? | 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 | Top | |
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: | 1000.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ATW24HS3-ETOX-36H | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Existing main antenna is a coaxial slot antenna that is channel specific and cannot be reused on the new channel. |
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? | 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 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 |
Name | Description |
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Tennessee Sales Tax |
Tennessee Sales Tax for Antenna |
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? | No | |
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 | 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: | 600.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ATW16HS3-ETOX-25H | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | WTVF needs to provide service from an interim antenna while replacing the main antenna for the new channel. |
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? | 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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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 1/2 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1170 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 | 7 3/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1170 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Larger transmission line is needed due to the change in power handling capability as a result of the channel change. There is not enough headroom in 6-1/8" line on the new channel. |
Name | Description |
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Tennessee Sales Tax |
Tennessee Sales Tax for Transmission Line |
Transmission Line System Design and Survey |
Needed to determine the exact length of the line, the type and number of hangers and obstruction avoidance. |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
Segment Length | 19 ¾ ' | |
Other Segment Length | ||
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 870 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | WTVF needs to provide service from an interim antenna while replacing the main antenna for the new channel. It will need new transmission line to do that. |
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 | Owned | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | ||
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | No | |
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | N/A | |
Others Types of Users | N/A | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Yes | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1041373 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 36° 16' 05.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 086° 47' 16.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1178.14 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1011.80 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 869.08 feet | |
Structure Type | LTOWER - Lattice Tower | |
Tower Owner | NewsChannel 5 Network, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 11/01/2012 |
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 | Other |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Tennessee Sales Tax |
Tennessee Sales Tax for Rigging and Tower Equipment |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 240 | |
Explanation | Project manager needed to manage all work at transmitter site required to transition to new channel (both the main and interim facilities). With the size of the current engineering staff, WTVF cannot spare personnel to ensure these tasks are completed. | |
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 | 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 | 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 |
Name | Description |
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Site Survey |
GatesAir performed a site survey to access changes to facility as necessary to transition to new channel including, power and HVAC requirements, available transmitter room space and existing antenna and transmission line RF characteristics at new channel. |
Tennessee Sales Tax |
Tennessee Sales Tax on Professional Serivces |
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 | No |
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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Employee Time |
Time needed by Scripps corporate and WTVF employees to work on the transition to a new channel. |
Tennessee Sales Tax |
Tennessee Sales Tax on Other Expenses |
In-Building Deconstruction |
Work necessary to disassemble and remove existing transmitter, beam supplies, step starts, heat exchangers and mask filter. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,815,274.37 | $1,778,987.37 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,994,826.97 | $3,779,129.97 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter ULXTE100 | $1,815,274.37 | $1,778,987.37 | $0.00 | ||
25 Ton system | $91,500.00 | $57,113.00 | See attached justification for the HVAC unit. | N/A | N/A |
Ice Bridge and Concrete Pad | $28,548.00 | $28,548.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Necessary conduit, wiring and fuse disconnects as quoted by electrical contractor. | $12,300.00 | $12,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $36,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 62.9 kW | $1,644,726.37 | $1,644,726.37 | 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 | $586,319.00 | $571,159.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,994,826.97 | $3,779,129.97 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Interim Antenna ATW16HS3-ETOX-25H | $241,730.00 | $241,400.00 | $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, 600 kW input, elliptically or circularly polarized | $235,000.00 | $235,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Primary Antenna ATW24HS3-ETOX-36H | $344,589.00 | $329,759.00 | $0.00 | ||
Tennessee Sales Tax | $48,359.00 | $48,359.00 | 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 (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized | $289,500.00 | $275,000.00 | 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 | $569,921.00 | $544,841.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,994,826.97 | $3,779,129.97 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Interim Transmission Line | $175,740.00 | $167,040.00 | $0.00 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" | $175,740.00 | $167,040.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $394,181.00 | $377,801.00 | $0.00 | ||
Tennessee Sales Tax | $46,131.00 | $46,131.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transmission Line System Design and Survey | $8,750.00 | $8,750.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 7 3/16" | $339,300.00 | $322,920.00 | 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 | $633,958.00 | $500,283.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,994,826.97 | $3,779,129.97 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Tower LTOWER | $633,958.00 | $500,283.00 | $0.00 | ||
Tennessee Sales Tax | $42,358.00 | $42,358.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $295,925.00 | Rigging for main and interim antennas and transmission lines. See attached quote from ERI. | 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 |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $150,000.00 | 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 | $115,752.00 | $110,822.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,994,826.97 | $3,779,129.97 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $115,752.00 | $110,822.00 | $0.00 | ||
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $3,500.00 | 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 | $1,500.00 | 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 | $37,920.00 | $36,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Site Survey | $16,900.00 | $16,900.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tennessee Sales Tax | $9,172.00 | $9,172.00 | 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 | $273,602.60 | $273,037.60 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,994,826.97 | $3,779,129.97 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $273,602.60 | $273,037.60 | $0.00 | ||
Employee Time | $124,217.60 | $124,217.60 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
In-Building Deconstruction | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tennessee Sales Tax | $9,805.00 | $9,805.00 | N/A | 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 | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $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 |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $325.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Non-zoning permits | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $3,994,826.97 | $3,779,129.97 | $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. | Ray Thurber Vice President / Engineering 08/29/2017 |