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FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

Facility ID:
51984
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WPPX-TV
Channel:
34 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028672
FRN:
0001808468
Date Submitted:
05/04/2018

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

ION MEDIA PHILADELPHIA LICENSE, INC.

Doing Business As: ION MEDIA PHILADELPHIA LICENSE, INC.

Michael Hubner

810 Seventh Avenue

31st Floor

New York, NY 10019

United States

+1 (212) 603-8407 MichaelHubner@ionmedia.com Corporation

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

[Confidential]

 

 

 


Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact.

 

 

 

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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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 Relocate operations from ASR# 1231524 to ASR# 1023152. Install and operate from shared-interim antenna utilizing new transmitter. Build Post-Repack facilities utilizing new side-mount antenna, transmission line, and transmitter.

Transmitters

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Section Question Response
Transmitter Related Expenses Do you have transmitter related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

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 Ultimate
Year 2003
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 10 kW

Primary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Manufacturer
Model THU9-10 EVO
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 15.5 kW
Justification for New Transmitter See attached Ultimate and Optimum Transmitter Exhibit.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
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 Electrical Installation for replacement transmitter
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? Yes
Size 144.0 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 N/A

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Removal of Existing Equipment

Removal of existing transmitters and equipment / Site Prep

RF Interconnect

Interconnect between RF System and transmission line

Antennas

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Section Question Response
Antenna Related Expenses Do you have antenna related expenses? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

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? 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 Bottom
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: 200.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-20DSC-R P230
Year 2004

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

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? 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? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types 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: 213.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-20DSC/VP-R P230
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Current slot antenna cannot be re-channeled

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

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? 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

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Interim Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? Yes
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 Elliptical
Type Broadband Slot
Number of Stations Supported 2
Number of Panels/Bays 24
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 698.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 95.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 210.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-WB-24
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Shared-interim antenna needed to complete move to new channel.

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? Yes
Type New
Number of channels supported 2
Frequencies of channels supported RF channel
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? No
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? B
Feed Line Size 6 1/8 inches
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

Enter a list of RF channel numbers.

RF Channel Number
34
31
32
33

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
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 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1261 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
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 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1250 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line See attached Transmission Line Exhibit.

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Sweep existing transmission line

Sweep existing transmission line

Interim Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1225 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Broadband Interim Transmission Line needed to combine channels into Shared-Interim Broadband Antenna.

Interim Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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Section Question Response
Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? Yes

Primary Tower

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Add Tower

Section Question Response
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) Yes
Others Types of Users No
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 1023152
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 40° 02' 39.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 075° 14' 25.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1116.13 feet
Support Structure Height 1112.85 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 252.29 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner ABC INC DBA = WPVI-TV
Date Constructed 01/01/1957

FM, AM or TV radio broadcasters. Facility ID's, Call Signs and Services of other broadcast stations with whom the tower is shared

Facility ID Call Sign Service
8616 WPVI-TV DTV
25453 KYW-TV DTV
12499 WPSG DTV

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

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: Major Reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower N/A
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Move Equipment
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? Candelabra
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 1231524
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 40° 02' 30.1" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 075° 14' 10.1" W-
Overall Structure Height 1254.91 feet
Support Structure Height 1124.00 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 292.98 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner Global Tower, LLC. through American Towers, LLC
Date Constructed 11/02/2011

FM, AM or TV radio broadcasters. Facility ID's, Call Signs and Services of other broadcast stations with whom the tower is shared

Facility ID Call Sign Service
74213 WXTU FM
30572 WPHI-FM FM
74216 WFPA-CD DTV
9622 WOGL FM
55305 WTVE DTV
60560 WUVP-DT DTV
28628 WIP-FM FM
63153 WCAU DTV
12211 WPPZ-FM FM
72278 WPHA-CD DTV
7623 WGTW-TV DTV
28480 WYBE DTV
1283 KJWP DTV
12499 WPSG DTV
65190 WRTI FM

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower Candelabra
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? No
Number of Hours N/A
Explanation N/A
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

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? Yes
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

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Obtain building permits from local zoning authorities

The cost of preparation and submission of the needed forms for permits, on behalf of the three broadcasters for jurisdictional permits, required for electrical, building and required tasks assoc with the install of the the equip in the transmitter spaces

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $788,525.00 $489,759.54 N/A $426,662.82 N/A
Total for all systems $3,205,113.00 $2,174,359.64 N/A $993,151.42 N/A
Primary Transmitter THU9-10 EVO $788,525.00 $489,759.54 $426,662.82
RF Interconnect $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Removal of Existing Equipment $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 144.0 $9,275.00 $9,275.00 See attached APCON Quote #01 for 12' x 12' (144 sq ft) building addition. $9,275.00 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation for replacement transmitter $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A $31,153.28 Estimated cost was based on pre-determined cost estimate. Actual cost for transmitter electrical installation greater than estimated cost.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW $684,000.00 $386,234.54 See attached Rohde & Schwarz Transmitter Quotes & Breakdown #01 $386,234.54 Cost of additional components needed for transmitter operation greater than estimated costs.
5 Ton system $20,250.00 $19,250.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
RF Interconnect Information not provided.
Removal of Existing Equipment Information not provided.
Other -- Building Addition Size: 144.0

Component Description:
Cost of concrete pads for placement of heat exchangers next to transmitter building. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$9,275.00
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation for replacement transmitter

Component Description:
Cost of electrical installation of primary transmitter. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$31,153.28
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW

Component Description:
Cost of expedited heat exchanger solution and installation. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$10,330.00

Component Description:
75% "remaining balance" payment on Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$268,575.38

Component Description:
25% "down payment" for Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$89,525.12

Component Description:
Cots of additional requested installation material or services and Dielectric parts for the antenna line after switch. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$17,804.04
5 Ton system Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Antennas

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $552,088.00 $440,480.50 N/A $171,178.20 N/A
Total for all systems $3,205,113.00 $2,174,359.64 N/A $993,151.42 N/A
Interim Antenna TFU-WB-24 $277,648.00 $253,858.00 $171,178.20
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 24 bay,, 210 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized $173,018.00 $173,018.00 See attached Dielectric Quote #700481CMZ. $155,716.20 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 See attached Dielectric Quote #700481CMZ. $5,760.00 N/A
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) $84,200.00 $63,660.00 See attached Dielectric Quote #800055CMZ. N/A N/A
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $13,700.00 $10,780.00 See attached Dielectric Quote #700481CMZ. $9,702.00 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-20DSC/VP-R P230 $274,440.00 $186,622.50 $0.00
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna -- 200-500 kW, elliptically or circularly polarized $227,000.00 $148,500.00 The estimated cost has been re-entered due to a technical error with the LMS form. Per FCC procedure, we have re-entered the original cost estimate that ties to our original submission while the technical issue is resolved. 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 N/A N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 See attached Dielectric Quote #45098. N/A N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $10,297.50 See attached Dielectric Quote #45098. N/A N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $16,425.00 See attached Dielectric Quote #45098. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 24 bay,, 210 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
45% "down payment" for interim antenna. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$77,858.10

Component Description:
45% "prior to ship" payment for interim antenna. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$77,858.10
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
45% "prior to ship" payment for repack sweep of interim operations. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,880.00

Component Description:
45% "down payment" for repack sweep of interim operations. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,880.00
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) Information not provided.
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
45% "prior to ship" payment for interim elbow complex. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,851.00

Component Description:
45% "down payment" for interim elbow complex. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,851.00
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna -- 200-500 kW, elliptically or circularly polarized Information not provided.
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
Sweep test of existing antenna Information not provided.
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) Information not provided.
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmission Line

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $543,100.00 $379,404.60 N/A $184,792.41 N/A
Total for all systems $3,205,113.00 $2,174,359.64 N/A $993,151.42 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $284,200.00 $195,428.80 $184,792.41
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" broadband $284,200.00 $195,428.80 See attached Dielectric Quote #700467CMZ. $184,792.41 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $258,900.00 $183,975.80 $0.00
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $252,500.00 $177,575.80 See attached Dielectric Quote #45098 (Line Items 4 and 5). N/A N/A
Sweep existing transmission line $6,400.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" broadband

Component Description:
45% "down payment" for interim transmission line. Detailed invoice breakdown and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$90,822.96

Component Description:
45% "prior to ship" payment for interim transmission line. Detailed invoice breakdown and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$93,969.45
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" Information not provided.
Sweep existing transmission line Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $1,078,800.00 $635,200.00 N/A $200,200.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,205,113.00 $2,174,359.64 N/A $993,151.42 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $421,000.00 $92,400.00 $82,400.00
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $92,400.00 See attached Vertical Technology Services Quote #17455-PA-REV-1 (Line Item C) $82,400.00 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $657,800.00 $542,800.00 $117,800.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $117,800.00 See attached Vertical Technology Services Quote #17455-PA-REV-1 (Line Item B) $117,800.00 N/A
Major tower reinforcement/modifications $421,000.00 $400,000.00 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

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas)

Component Description:
Progress payment for tower service at ATC Tower. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$30,000.00

Component Description:
Final progress payment for tower service at ATC Tower. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$52,400.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
Progress payment for tower service at ABC Joint Venture Tower. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$5,000.00

Component Description:
Progress payment for tower service at ABC Joint Venture tower. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$50,000.00

Component Description:
Final progress payment for tower service at ABC Joint Venture tower. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$62,800.00
Major tower reinforcement/modifications Information not provided.
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $144,380.00 $136,750.00 N/A $7,617.99 N/A
Total for all systems $3,205,113.00 $2,174,359.64 N/A $993,151.42 N/A
Outside Professional Services $144,380.00 $136,750.00 $7,617.99
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 $3,500.00 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 $4,742.99 N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 See AT exhibit for more information. N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $125.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $2,000.00 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 request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 N/A $750.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed Information not provided.
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase Information not provided.
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations Information not provided.
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Invoice for WPPX's portion of general repack legal expenses incurred for 42 of the ION repack stations for period 2/1/2017 - 12/15/2017. Payee has corresponded with FCC staff. Hourly supporting documentation and invoice attached.
Amount:
$4,742.99

Component Description:
Invoice for station's portion of general repack legal expenses incurred for 42 of the ION repack stations for period 2/1/2017 - 12/15/2017. Payee has corresponded with FCC staff and has provided corrected supporting documentation.
Amount:
$4,837.97
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant work for new channel assignment and antenna development. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$62.50

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant work for new channel assignment and antenna development. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$62.50
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant preparation of engineering section of FCC Form 2100. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,000.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant preparation for special temporary authorization. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$750.00

Cost Information

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Other Expenses

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $98,220.00 $92,765.00 N/A $2,700.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,205,113.00 $2,174,359.64 N/A $993,151.42 N/A
Other Expenses $98,220.00 $92,765.00 $2,700.00
Obtain building permits from local zoning authorities $750.00 $750.00 See AT exhibit for more information. 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 $0.00 $0.00 The amount is yet to be determined (TBD) and ION will submit on-air announcement costs when finalized. N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Impact study $7,890.00 $7,500.00 As required per the Construction Permit Authorization's Waivers/Special Conditions, a proof of performance study shall be conducted to establish that the AM array (WNWR) has not been adversely affected. $2,700.00 N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $6,500.00 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
Local Zoning $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $15,000.00 $15,000.00 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

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Obtain building permits from local zoning authorities Information not provided.
MVPD Notification of Channel Change Information not provided.
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges Information not provided.
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Impact study

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant AM Pattern Disturbance - Impact Study. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,700.00
DTV Medical Facility Notification Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
Local Zoning Information not provided.
Non-zoning permits Information not provided.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $3,205,113.00 $2,174,359.64 $993,151.42

Reimbursement Status

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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

Certification

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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.

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  4. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (broadcasters) or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD).

  5. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it will maintain and provide to the Commission detailed records, including receipts, of all costs eligible for reimbursement actually incurred.

  7. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  8. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


05/04/2018

Certification

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Section Question Response
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).

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity certifies that the statements in this form and attached documentation are true, complete, and correct.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  4. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  5. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (full power and Class A stations) and/or otherwise modify a television station’s facility as a result of the spectrum repack (LPTV/TV Translator stations); or to minimize service disruption resulting from a repacked television station (FM stations); or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD) .

  6. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  7. The above-named entity certifies that the cost information/documents submitted reflect costs actually incurred.

  8. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  9. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a prerequisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


05/04/2018

Attachments

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