Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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Community Television, Inc. |
1862 Enterprise Dr. Norcross, GA 30093 United States |
+1 (770) 300-9828 | scott@watc.tv | Not-for-Profit |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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[Confidential] |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Joseph C. Chautin III Hardy, Carey, Chautin & Balkin, LLP |
1080 West Causeway Approach Mandeville, LA 70471 United States |
+1 (985) 629-0777 | jchautin@hardycarey.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 | Station plans to install new transmitter, filter, transmission line and antenna so that we may continue to serve our community fully during the transition time. |
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 | NV7640 | |
Year | 2005 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 10 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 | THU-9evo-12 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 19.0 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | We are in receipt of an "end of life" letter from the manufacturer stating that any problems occurring from this day forward may result in a failure that cannot be corrected. The manufacturer states it is "a high risk." |
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 | No | |
Description | N/A | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Cooling Only | |
Size | 5 tons | |
Other Size | N/A | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
Size | N/A | |
Channel 14 Costs | Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? | N/A |
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? | N/A | |
Is additional field engineering time needed? | N/A | |
Number of Days | N/A |
Name | Description |
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Mask Filter |
Dielectric RF System w/Floor Mount frame |
Spinner Load |
Spinner 25kW Station Smart Load. 3-50 Input |
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? | No | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
Number of Panels | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 330.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | SWMP22/OI-41 | |
Year | 2006 |
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? | 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 | 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: | 288.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TLP 24B W/VP | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Unable to retune old antenna for repack 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 | 4 1/16 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? | No |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
Name | Description |
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Dehydrator |
Dehydrator & accys needed to keep the line dry.. |
Interim Rent |
Additional rent costs. |
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 Air | |
Diameter | 4 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 225 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? | Yes | |
Type | Flexible Air | |
Diameter | 4 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 225 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Old transmission line in use with pre-transition system. Cannot be off air for the time needed to change over to new line and testing. |
Name | Description |
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Assessories to hang line |
Various accessories needed to properly mount transmission line to tower, ice-bridge, & building entrance. |
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 | 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? | Yes | |
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) | 34° 03' 59.3" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 084° 27' 16.7" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 195.00 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 195.00 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 1883.00 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | American Tower, Inc. | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/0070 |
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Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for 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 |
Name | Description |
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Antenna - Transmission line installers |
Crew to install new transmission line & antenna and remove old line / antenna after repack. |
Tower permit Drawing Package |
If needed |
Construction Project Management |
For Tower Modification reinforcements & facilities |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 150 | |
Explanation | In the unlikely event that our staff engineer is unable to complete the project, we will need to hire someone or for American Tower Project Mgr. | |
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 | Yes | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Transmitter Installation |
Transmitter install |
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 | Yes |
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)? | 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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Public Hearing |
If necessary. |
Site Coordination Meeting |
Coordination and transition planning with all parties onsite and management of the timelines and schedules occurring during the repack |
Disposal Costs |
Removal of equipment that would interfere with placement of new repack equipment. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $766,231.25 | $487,659.93 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,629,212.36 | $880,491.04 | N/A | $2,606.66 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter THU-9evo-12 | $766,231.25 | $487,659.93 | $0.00 | ||
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW | $684,000.00 | $406,907.68 | Estimated cost of replacement transmitter, less installation. | N/A | N/A |
Spinner Load | $13,281.25 | $13,281.25 | Non-radiating load for transmitter set up and maintenance large enough to handle the output of the THU9 transmitter. | N/A | N/A |
Mask Filter | $48,700.00 | $48,700.00 | List price less 25%. Quote attached on CLE-097 RevA WATC. | N/A | N/A |
5 Ton system | $20,250.00 | $18,771.00 | 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 | $303,837.00 | $130,642.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,629,212.36 | $880,491.04 | N/A | $2,606.66 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TLP 24B W/VP | $303,837.00 | $130,642.00 | $0.00 | ||
Interim Rent | $32,000.00 | $32,000.00 | 170630 American Tower cover letter with price.pdf. Rent for additional tower space required for pre-transition/post transition antenna. | N/A | N/A |
Dehydrator | $5,387.00 | $5,387.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $23,150.00 | $21,900.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) | $9,570.00 | $9,255.00 | Cost provided by the factory. | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna -- 200-500 kW, elliptically or circularly polarized | $227,000.00 | $60,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $2,100.00 | 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 | $20,594.11 | $15,104.11 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,629,212.36 | $880,491.04 | N/A | $2,606.66 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $20,594.11 | $15,104.11 | $0.00 | ||
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 4" | $16,650.00 | $11,160.00 | CLE 097 RevA WATC. | N/A | N/A |
Assessories to hang line | $3,944.11 | $3,944.11 | CLE 097 RevA WATC | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $289,760.00 | $110,435.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,629,212.36 | $880,491.04 | N/A | $2,606.66 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $289,760.00 | $110,435.00 | $0.00 | ||
Construction Project Management | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Project mgr for landlord during modification of tower. | N/A | N/A |
Tower permit Drawing Package | $4,700.00 | $4,700.00 | The generation of a permitting drawing package. | N/A | N/A |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $10,475.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Antenna - Transmission line installers | $25,260.00 | $25,260.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Short Tower (less than 500') | $84,200.00 | $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 | $195,240.00 | $88,050.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,629,212.36 | $880,491.04 | N/A | $2,606.66 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $195,240.00 | $88,050.00 | $0.00 | ||
Transmitter Installation | $35,000.00 | $35,000.00 | Transmitter installation costs. | N/A | N/A |
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $8,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed | $6,310.00 | $6,000.00 | If necessary. | N/A | N/A |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $23,700.00 | $11,000.00 | 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 engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $6,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $53,550.00 | $48,600.00 | N/A | $2,606.66 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,629,212.36 | $880,491.04 | N/A | $2,606.66 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $53,550.00 | $48,600.00 | $2,606.66 | ||
Equipment Storage | $750.00 | $750.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $1,250.00 | $1,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $6,600.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Local Zoning | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $7,500.00 | $7,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $7,500.00 | $7,500.00 | If necessary. | N/A | N/A |
Public Hearing | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | If necessary. | N/A | N/A |
Site Coordination Meeting | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | Coordination and transition planning with all parties onsite and management of the timelines and schedules occurring during the repack. | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Disposal of existing equipment to make room for repack equipment. | $2,606.66 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Equipment Storage | Information not provided. |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | Information not provided. |
Local Zoning | Information not provided. |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | Information not provided. |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | Information not provided. |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | Information not provided. |
Public Hearing | Information not provided. |
Site Coordination Meeting | Information not provided. |
Disposal Costs |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $1,629,212.36 | $880,491.04 | $2,606.66 |
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. | Scott Wills Chief Operator, WATC TV 10/08/2018 |