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CHANNEL 3 TV COMPANY, LLC Doing Business As: KCDO-TV/KSBS-CD |
Greg Armstrong 3001 S Jamaica Ct. Ste 210 Aurora, CO 80014 United States |
+1 (303) 925-0303 | garmstrong@ch3tv.com | Limited Liability Company |
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[Confidential] |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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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. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | A Project Manager has been hired to work under station supervision to design and build a replacement facility on reassigned channel 19 and includes a new transmitter, antenna and flash transition with no interim facilities. |
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 | Dynamar | |
Year | 2012 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | .7 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | EC Series | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | .8 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | In order to do a flash cut to avoid an extended off air period a new transmitter is required as the station has no current standby facility. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Power | N/A | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
Size | N/A | |
Length | N/A | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | Adding 50 amp 240 volt service to support additional transmitter and HVAC load. | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Cooling Only | |
Size | Other | |
Other Size | 1 tons | |
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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Inside RF System |
Materials to adapt output load switching. |
Proof and Test |
Cost of outside engineer and rental equipment to proof and test transmitter in output switching. |
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 | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Middle | |
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: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | PSILP 8CRC-41-CP Custom | |
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 | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Middle | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 2 | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 806.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 40.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 9.4 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TUM-TU-02/02M-T | |
Year | 2017 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Current antenna is single channel on channel 41 and reassigned channel is 19. |
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 |
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 | Flexible Foam | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 59 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 | Flexible Foam | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 66 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Increased line length to meet new construction permit height of new antenna. |
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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? | No | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | No |
ASR Number | ||
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 39° 43' 45.9" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 105° 14' 09.9" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 66.10 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 50.50 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 7358.90 feet | |
Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
Tower Owner | Mauna Towers, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1980 |
Users |
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6 FM stations |
4 LPTV stations |
Section | Question | Response |
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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: | 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 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 520 | |
Explanation | Station lacks an experienced person on its small staff to execute this transition so a contract with a Project Manager is necessary. | |
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 | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
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 | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
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 | No | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | No | |
FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | No | |
Other Miscellaneous Expenses | Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? | No |
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 |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $70,500.00 | $70,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $604,624.00 | $214,800.00 | N/A | $13,622.92 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter EC Series | $70,500.00 | $70,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
Proof and Test | $12,000.00 | $12,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Inside RF System | $6,500.00 | $6,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:1 (Other) | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Adding 50 amp 240 volt service to support additional transmitter and HVAC load. | $4,500.00 | $4,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter .8 kW | $45,000.00 | $45,000.00 | 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 | $35,550.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $604,624.00 | $214,800.00 | N/A | $13,622.92 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TUM-TU-02/02M-T | $35,550.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic | $26,300.00 | $6,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A broadband panel (cost per panel) | $2,520.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $3,500.00 | 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 | $1,584.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $604,624.00 | $214,800.00 | N/A | $13,622.92 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $1,584.00 | $1,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | $1,584.00 | $1,500.00 | 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 | $268,500.00 | $20,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $604,624.00 | $214,800.00 | N/A | $13,622.92 | N/A |
Primary Tower GTOWER | $268,500.00 | $20,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
Short Tower (less than 500') | $84,200.00 | $6,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $6,000.00 | 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 | $8,500.00 | 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 | $212,390.00 | $104,750.00 | N/A | $13,622.92 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $604,624.00 | $214,800.00 | N/A | $13,622.92 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $212,390.00 | $104,750.00 | $13,622.92 | ||
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $3,500.00 | 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 | $2,500.00 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $82,160.00 | $60,000.00 | N/A | $2,622.92 | 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 |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $5,000.00 | 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 |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $6,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | Information not provided. |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | |
Project management of the transition | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | Information not provided. |
RF Exposure Measurements | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $16,100.00 | $7,550.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $604,624.00 | $214,800.00 | N/A | $13,622.92 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $16,100.00 | $7,550.00 | $0.00 | ||
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $200.00 | $200.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $1,300.00 | $1,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $1,050.00 | $1,050.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $604,624.00 | $214,800.00 | $13,622.92 |
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 |
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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. | David H Pawlik Legal Counsel 03/02/2018 |
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Submission of Actual Cost Documentation Statements | WILLFUL FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR FICTITIOUS STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISIONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE AND/OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 3729-3733). |
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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. | Greg Armstrong President and General Manager 03/02/2018 |