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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:
38497
Service:
DCA
Call Sign:
KADO-CD
Channel:
36 (UHF)
File Number:
0000024419
FRN:
0005870498
Date Submitted:
09/17/2018

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.

Doing Business As: WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.

Chad Giddens

4425 Meriwether Rd

SHREVEPORT, LA 71109

United States

+1 (318) 688-4411 wolmedia@mac.com Not-for-Profit

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. No
Briefly describe transition plan Change the antenna to a broadband antenna that is able to broadcast on the existing channel and our new channel. Replace Mask filter for new channel. Use existing 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 Retune Existing
Use Primary (Main)
Ownership Owned
Owner 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 Anywave
Model ATC5XU
Year 2017
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 1.7 kW

Primary Transmitter

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Retuning Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New IOT Tubes Number of Tubes (including accessories) needed N/A
New Mask Filter
Power 3 kW
Other Power N/A
New Exciter Is a new exciter needed? No

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 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? 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

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Antennas

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

Primary Antenna

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Add 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 this antenna currently shared with any other stations? No
Is this 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 Class A
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Top
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: 15.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model PSILP80I-40
Year 2015

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? No
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 Top
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Slot
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels/Bays 8
Lower Limit 602.00 MHz
Upper Limit 632.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 90.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 15.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model JA SS-8 D36 D40 SHO BB
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna channel change. Adding a broadband antenna allows us to utilize our existing transmission line and we will not have to use an interim antenna or line.

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? 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

Primary 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? No

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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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? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? No
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) N/A
Others Types of Users N/A
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Unknown
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1020975
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 32° 29' 35.5" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 093° 45' 53.3" W-
Overall Structure Height 306.10 feet
Support Structure Height 279.85 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 245.08 feet
Structure Type LTOWER - Lattice Tower
Tower Owner American Towers, LLC.
Date Constructed 10/30/1995


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.

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 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 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 No
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

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Project Managemnet

Project management hours for in-house management of repack

Other Expenses

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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 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? No
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? No
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? No

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Tower Fees

structural analysis, zoning / permitting fees / technical drawings for new equipment on tower.

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 $109,355.00 $5,365.00 N/A $5,365.50 N/A
Total for all systems $297,745.00 $88,317.00 N/A $29,988.55 N/A
Primary Transmitter ATC5XU $109,355.00 $5,365.00 $5,365.50
3 kW mask filter $4,155.00 $5,365.00 Our existing filter is an 8pole 2KW supplied by the transmitter manufacturer and designed to work with the transmitter software for monitoring and error correction. This is the exact items replacement cost supplied by the manufacturer. $5,365.50 This is the replacement cost for the 6 pole filter provided by the transmitter manufacturer. It's an item-for-item replacement. It's designed to work with the transmitters monitoring and error correction software.
UHF and VHF - minor banding issues $105,200.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
3 kW mask filter

Component Description:
Filter is designed to work with the transmitters automatic error correction and RF alarm software.
Amount:
$5,365.50
UHF and VHF - minor banding issues Information not provided.

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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 $33,030.00 $15,600.00 N/A $9,575.00 N/A
Total for all systems $297,745.00 $88,317.00 N/A $29,988.55 N/A
Primary Antenna JA SS-8 D36 D40 SHO BB $33,030.00 $15,600.00 $9,575.00
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic $26,300.00 $9,600.00 see attached attached 2018 upgraded antenna explanation. $9,575.00 see 2018 antenna cost explanation n attachments.
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic

Component Description:
full payment will be made up front to avoid delay in shipping.
Amount:
$9,575.00
Sweep test of existing antenna Information not provided.

Cost Information

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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 $84,200.00 $9,000.00 N/A $8,458.00 N/A
Total for all systems $297,745.00 $88,317.00 N/A $29,988.55 N/A
Primary Tower LTOWER $84,200.00 $9,000.00 $8,458.00
Short Tower (less than 500') $84,200.00 $9,000.00 KADO - will replace the existing antenna with a new broadband antenna that cover both our existing channel and our new channel assignment. This simplifies the amount of tower work needed. $8,458.00 This cost also include sweeping transmission line and antenna to verify accurate installation.

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Short Tower (less than 500')

Component Description:
100% to avoid any problems or delays in scheduling.
Amount:
$8,458.00

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 $28,530.00 $23,750.00 N/A $3,068.05 N/A
Total for all systems $297,745.00 $88,317.00 N/A $29,988.55 N/A
Outside Professional Services $28,530.00 $23,750.00 $3,068.05
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $2,000.00 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 $4,000.00 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 and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $1,500.00 N/A $596.80 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $971.25 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $1,500.00 N/A
Project Managemnet $2,500.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization 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 Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
Correspondence on 399 form prep and filing.
Amount:
$162.00

Component Description:
Invoice prep for filings.
Amount:
$185.00

Component Description:
communicate with attorney, engineer, and KADO management on 399 filing and info
Amount:
$64.80

Component Description:
399 review
Amount:
$185.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Run FCC TVstudy software for KADO. Communicate with KADO management about process for filing.
Amount:
$601.25

Component Description:
Review FCC transition letter for KADO, communicate with KADO about repack, timing, filing 399 and next steps.
Amount:
$370.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
CP permit prep.
Amount:
$1,500.00
Project Managemnet Information not provided.

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 $42,630.00 $34,602.00 N/A $3,522.00 N/A
Total for all systems $297,745.00 $88,317.00 N/A $29,988.55 N/A
Other Expenses $42,630.00 $34,602.00 $3,522.00
Tower Fees $30,080.00 $30,080.00 This is ESTIMATED services/ fess provided by the tower owner, American Tower, for structural analysis, technical drawings, some project management, and miscellaneous fees/ services for adding, and removing broadcast equipment at tower site. N/A N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $1,000.00 $1,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $3,522.00 N/A $3,522.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tower Fees Information not provided.
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Notification of medical facilities.
Amount:
$3,522.00

Component Description:
100% due when order for work is placed. Will place the order now and it will be scheduled for Jan 2019.
Amount:
$3,522.00

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $297,745.00 $88,317.00 $29,988.55

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.

Chad Giddens

Media Manager


09/17/2018

Attachments

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