Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WMKG-TV, LLC |
Justin Pelham 4237 AIRLINE ROAD NORTON SHORES, MI 49441 United States |
+1 (231) 375-0520 | Staff@wmkg.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. | No |
Briefly describe transition plan | WMKG-TV plans on installing the new filter and antenna and retuning the encoder and transmitter to new channel 31 within a single day and will only be off the air for a brief period of 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 | 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 | Hitachi Comark |
Model | AT73-1K5-8VSB | |
Year | 2013 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 1.5 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New IOT Tubes | Number of Tubes (including accessories) needed | N/A |
New Mask Filter | ||
Power | 1.5 kW | |
Other Power | N/A | |
New Exciter | Is a new exciter needed? | No |
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? | 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 |
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 | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Top | |
Polarization | Circular | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels | 8 | |
Design power capacity in use | 10.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 44.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 65.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | LP8 (44-65) | |
Year | 2013 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | No | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Circular | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 8 | |
Lower Limit | 44.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 65.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 10.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | LP8 (44-65) | |
Year | 2013 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Existing antenna is only designed for channels 44-65. Station is currently broadcasting on channel 49 but is being repacked to channel 31. Hence need for new antenna. |
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? | No |
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Antenna Freight |
Freight costs for new antenna estimate $900. |
Remove and Replace Antenna |
Costs to remove and replace antenna on tower, estimate $5,000 |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 10 | |
Explanation | We do not have an in-house engineer. | |
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 | No | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers | Yes | |
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 |
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? | No | |
Permit and Filing Costs | Local Zoning | No |
Non-zoning permits | No | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | Yes | |
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? | 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? | Yes |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $108,230.00 | $5,950.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $175,550.00 | $43,370.00 | N/A | $3,220.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter AT73-1K5-8VSB | $108,230.00 | $5,950.00 | $0.00 | ||
UHF and VHF - minor banding issues | $105,200.00 | $2,000.00 | Retune transmitter estimate = $800 Remove an replace filter = $800 Freight for filter = $400 | N/A | N/A |
1.5 kW mask filter | $3,030.00 | $3,950.00 | Cost estimate for new filter received from engineer. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $42,280.00 | $13,600.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $175,550.00 | $43,370.00 | N/A | $3,220.00 | N/A |
Primary Antenna LP8 (44-65) | $42,280.00 | $13,600.00 | $0.00 | ||
Remove and Replace Antenna | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Remove and replace antenna = $5,000 | N/A | N/A |
Antenna Freight | $900.00 | $900.00 | Estimated freight for new antenna = $900 | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A broadband panel (cost per panel) | $10,080.00 | $1,000.00 | New side mount for new antenna. | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic | $26,300.00 | $6,700.00 | Cost estimate for new antenna = $6700 | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $23,930.00 | $22,750.00 | N/A | $3,220.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $175,550.00 | $43,370.00 | N/A | $3,220.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $23,930.00 | $22,750.00 | $3,220.00 | ||
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $437.50 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | $2,187.50 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $595.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | 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 |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | Information not provided. |
Project management of the transition | Information not provided. |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,110.00 | $1,070.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $175,550.00 | $43,370.00 | N/A | $3,220.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $1,110.00 | $1,070.00 | $0.00 | ||
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,070.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $175,550.00 | $43,370.00 | $3,220.00 |
Question | Response |
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The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | No |
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | No |
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Justin Pelham Chief Operator 12/03/2018 |
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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. | Justin Pelham , Pelham . Chief Operator 12/03/2018 |