| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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NEXSTAR BROADCASTING, INC. |
Elizabeth Ryder 545 E. JOHN CARPENTER FREEWAY SUITE 700 IRVING, TX 75062 United States |
+1 (972) 373-8800 | eryder@nexstar.tv | Corporation |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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| Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Elizabeth Ryder General Counsel Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. |
Elizabeth Ryder 545 E. John Carpenter Freeway Suite 700 Irving, TX 75062 United States |
+1 (972) 373-8800 | eryder@nexstar.tv |
| 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. | Yes |
| Briefly describe transition plan | See attached Transition Plan document. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
| 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 | DCX2 | |
| Year | 1997 | |
| Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
| IOT Power Type | Two | |
| Power Capacity | 40 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | ULXTE-60 | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 38 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | Existing transmitter cannot be converted to repacked channel per manufacturer. Replacement is based on TPO required with CH14 filter and RF system losses with a "one step up" in power as allowed. |
| 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 | 200.0 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 |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Interim Xmtr |
SS transmitter to provide OTA signal reception while primary antenna is being replaced. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Interim |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Change Type | Purchase | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | UAXTE-12 | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 6 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | Existing transmitter cannot be converted to repacked channel per manufacturer and not possible to install new transmitter without removal of existing transmitter. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
| Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
| Transformer (480V) | No | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
| Size | 2 inches | |
| Length | 50.0 feet | |
| 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 | |
| Inside RF System | Is an additional interior RF system required to support this interim transmitter? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | No | |
| Is the existing antenna directional? | No | |
| Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
| Existing 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 | 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 | TFU-34JSC-R 03 | |
| Year | 2009 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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: | 500.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | TFU-30JSC O3 | |
| Year | 2017 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | Existing coaxial slot antenna is not designed to operate on repacked channel. |
| 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 | 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 |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Interim Antenna |
This antenna will be located part of the way up the tower and will provide coverage while the main antenna is off the air. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | DIELECTRIC |
| Type | Rigid | |
| Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | 20 inches | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 980 feet per run |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
INTERIM LINE |
3" Flexible line will be installed between the interim xmtr and antenna. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
| Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Is this tower consider Complex? | No | |
| Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
| One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
| Others Types of Users | No | |
| Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Unknown | |
| Is tower compliant with Rev G? | No | |
| Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
| ASR Number | 1019242 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 34° 47' 57.0" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 092° 30' 00.0" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 1123.02 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 999.66 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 1029.84 feet | |
| Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
| Tower Owner | Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. | |
| Date Constructed | 05/01/1956 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 2787 | KTHV | DTV |
| 33440 | KARK-TV | DTV |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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: | Serious Reinforcements needed |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
| Number of Hours | 173 | |
| Explanation | It will be necessary to schedule and coordinate multiple vendors, complete progress reports, and update Schedule 399. Station does not have available personnel or personnel trained in project management for such complex projects. | |
| 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 | No | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
| Number of Days | N/A | |
| Justification | N/A |
| 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? | 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 |
|---|---|
Sales Tax |
Sales and use tax on goods and services |
Channel 14 expenses |
See attached estimate of ch 14 mitigation issues |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $2,095,110.00 | $1,671,600.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $8,741,357.00 | $8,243,208.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Interim Transmitter UAXTE-12 | $296,250.00 | $281,800.00 | $0.00 | ||
| 5 Ton system | $20,250.00 | $19,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $1,300.00 | $1,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4 - 6 kW | $236,500.00 | $225,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $36,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter ULXTE-60 | $1,798,860.00 | $1,389,800.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Interim Xmtr | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Additional field engineering time, 10-30 days | $63,100.00 | $60,000.00 | Expect land mobile interference and two field trips to either relocate LM antennas or confirm proper attenuation from the filter occurs. | N/A | N/A |
| Channel 14 Mask Filter | $189,500.00 | $180,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| RF Consulting Engineer | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | 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 |
| 3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $10,400.00 | $9,800.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $36,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,400.00 | $13,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW | $1,473,000.00 | $1,080,000.00 | Widelity price for ULXTE-60 since it is lower than the like for like 2 tube IOT replacement cost. | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $224,030.00 | $223,100.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $8,741,357.00 | $8,243,208.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna TFU-30JSC O3 | $224,030.00 | $223,100.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Interim Antenna | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | 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 |
| UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 500 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized | $180,000.00 | $180,000.00 | From Catalog pricing. | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $28,000.00 | $28,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $8,741,357.00 | $8,243,208.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $28,000.00 | $28,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| INTERIM LINE | $28,000.00 | $28,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $1,288,800.00 | $1,225,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $8,741,357.00 | $8,243,208.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Tower TOWER | $1,288,800.00 | $1,225,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $210,500.00 | $200,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Serious tower reinforcement/modifications | $1,052,000.00 | $1,000,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | $26,300.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $58,044.00 | $54,700.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $8,741,357.00 | $8,243,208.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $58,044.00 | $54,700.00 | $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 | $27,334.00 | $25,950.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $5,047,373.00 | $5,040,808.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $8,741,357.00 | $8,243,208.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $5,047,373.00 | $5,040,808.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Sales Tax | $283,293.00 | $283,293.00 | Sales and use tax on goods and services based on state tax rate of 9%. | N/A | N/A |
| Channel 14 expenses | $4,671,000.00 | $4,671,000.00 | See attached estimate from MSW. | 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 | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | Costs to develop and produce spots and crawls for viewer notifications. | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Storage | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | 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 |
| 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 | $5,000.00 | 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 |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $8,741,357.00 | $8,243,208.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
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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. | Elizabeth Ryder General Counsel 08/28/2017 |
