Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, LLC Doing Business As: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, LLC |
Joseph M. Di Scipio 400 N. CAPITOL STREET, NW SUITE 890 WASHINGTON, DC 20001 United States |
+1 (202) 824-6522 | JDISCIPIO@21CF.COM | Limited Liability Company |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Dennis Wallace Managing Partner Meintel, Sgrignoli & Wallace, LLC |
Dennis Wallace 1282 Smallwood Drive Suite 372 Waldorf, MD 20603 United States |
+1 (202) 251-7589 | Dennis.Wallace@mswdtv.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 | WJZY will remove the existing top mount antenna and transmission line and install a new antenna and transmission line in its place. |
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 | CD3200P2 | |
Year | 2005 | |
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 | THU9EVO-40 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 60 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | New transmitter is required. Current transmitter is obsolete and no longer supported by its manufacturer. Quote for 2 Tube IOT attached as directed by Reimbursement Contractor |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 500 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 3 inches | |
Length | 200.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | New Transmitter Electrical Installation | |
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? | 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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Removal of Existing Equipment |
Remove existing equipment |
Remote Control Wiring |
Wire up remote control to new transmitter. |
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? | No | |
Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
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 | ATW30H5-HSO-47H | |
Year | 2008 |
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? | No | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | 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/Bays | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 645.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ATW28H5-ETO-47H | |
Year | 2017 | |
Justification for New Antenna | New antenna required for 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? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | Single Channel | |
Feed Line Size | 8 3/16 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? | Yes | |
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: | 250.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ALP32 | |
Year | 2017 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Interim operations antenna while tower work is completed on top of tower in RFR hot zone. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | S | |
Feed Line Size | 3 1/8 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? | Yes |
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 | 8 3/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 2090 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 | 8 3/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 19 1/2 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 2090 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | existing transmission line is incorrect length for operation on new channel. Transmission line must be replaced. |
Name | Description |
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Waveguide Switch |
Waveguide RF Switch |
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 | 4 1/16 inches | |
Segment Length | 19 ½ ' | |
Other Segment Length | ||
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 800 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Interim antenna feed line. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Move Equipment |
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? | Yes | |
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
Others Types of Users | No | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1006705 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 35° 21' 44.5" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 081° 09' 18.3" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1943.55 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1887.44 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 805.76 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | Fox Television Stations, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1986 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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53975 | WNKS | FM |
6586 | WPEG | FM |
20624 | WMYT-TV | DTV |
70097 | WGTB-CD | DTV |
74194 | WHQC | FM |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Other |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 650 | |
Explanation | Project Management of repack project with outside consulting and project management services. Coordinate Tower work with tenants. | |
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 | 2 | |
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 | 2 | |
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 | Yes |
RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Section | Question | Response |
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AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
Is Remediation needed? | No | |
Facility Expenses | Name | N/A |
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed | N/A | |
Name | N/A | |
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? | Yes | |
Permit and Filing Costs | Local Zoning | No |
Non-zoning permits | Yes | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | Yes | |
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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Prepare FCC Quarterly Progress Reports |
FCC Progress reports. Prepare and file. See attached quote. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,948,720.00 | $1,855,820.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $4,072,380.00 | $3,879,085.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter THU9EVO-40 | $1,948,720.00 | $1,855,820.00 | $0.00 | ||
Removal of Existing Equipment | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | Remove existing equipment. See attached quote. | N/A | N/A |
Remote Control Wiring | $3,600.00 | $3,600.00 | Wire existing remote control to new transmitter. See Attached Quote | N/A | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: New Transmitter Electrical Installation | $45,120.00 | $45,120.00 | Electrical required for new transmitter installation. See attached quote. | N/A | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $36,300.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW | $1,788,000.00 | $1,700,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 500 KVA | $48,400.00 | $46,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $10,400.00 | $9,800.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $501,220.00 | $476,700.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $4,072,380.00 | $3,879,085.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Interim Antenna ALP32 | $232,240.00 | $220,800.00 | $0.00 | ||
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station - 200-500 kW, horizontally polarized | $189,500.00 | $180,000.00 | catalog | N/A | N/A |
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $23,150.00 | $22,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $7,600.00 | $7,400.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Primary Antenna ATW28H5-ETO-47H | $268,980.00 | $255,900.00 | $0.00 | ||
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized | $247,000.00 | $235,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) | $15,250.00 | $14,500.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $861,330.00 | $820,200.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $4,072,380.00 | $3,879,085.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Interim Transmission Line | $113,600.00 | $108,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16" | $113,600.00 | $108,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $747,730.00 | $712,200.00 | $0.00 | ||
Waveguide Switch | $22,500.00 | $22,500.00 | Waveguide RF Switch and controller | N/A | N/A |
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" | $725,230.00 | $689,700.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $421,000.00 | $400,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $4,072,380.00 | $3,879,085.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $421,000.00 | $400,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Tower Helicopter Lift | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $400,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $244,390.00 | $231,250.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $4,072,380.00 | $3,879,085.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $244,390.00 | $231,250.00 | $0.00 | ||
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $20,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $4,100.00 | $3,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $102,700.00 | $97,500.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $95,720.00 | $95,115.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $4,072,380.00 | $3,879,085.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $95,720.00 | $95,115.00 | $0.00 | ||
Prepare FCC Quarterly Progress Reports | $27,030.00 | $27,030.00 | Prepare and file FCC Progress reports quarterly. See attached vendor quote. | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $190.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $325.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,070.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | Catalog | N/A | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $12,000.00 | $12,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | Disposal of old equipment | N/A | N/A |
Non-zoning permits | $12,000.00 | $12,000.00 | Local Permits. | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $4,072,380.00 | $3,879,085.00 | $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. | Joseph M. Di Scipio SVP, Legal and FCC Compliance 09/12/2017 |