Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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ALABAMA TV LICENSE COMPANY, LLC |
3282 NORTHSIDE PARKWAY SUITE 275 ATLANTA, GA 30327 United States |
+1 (470) 355-1944 | jburgett@wileyrein.com | Limited Liability Company |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | WAAY (post ch. 17, Phase 2) & WZDX (pre ch. 41/post ch. 18, Phase 8) to re-use shared antenna. WAAY to install new transmitter & constant impedance mask filter for shared 17/41 operations until Phase 8, then will implement shared 17/18 operations. |
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 | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Backup | |
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 | Ranger | |
Year | 2003 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | .5 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | UAXTE1 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | .6 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Existing aux/backup transmitter cannot be re-channeled to meet repack channel assignment and is no longer supported by manufacturer. |
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 | Yes | |
Size | 1.5 inches | |
Length | 1000.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | Connect power panel to Aux transmitter | |
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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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 | Quantum | |
Year | 2002 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 30 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 | ULXTE-16 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 10.8 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Primary transmitter cannot be re-channeled to meet repack channel assignment and is no longer supported by manufacturer. |
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 | Yes | |
Size | 1.5 inches | |
Length | 1000.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | Connecting power panel to new transmitter | |
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 | Retune Existing |
Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | American Tower | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | Yes | |
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 | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels | 70 | |
Design power capacity in use | 50.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 860.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 700.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | Dielectric | |
Model | TUD-S5B-14/70H-1-T | |
Year | 2001 |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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57292 | WAAY-TV |
28119 | WZDX |
Section | Question | Response |
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Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 |
RF Channel Number |
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17 |
18 |
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Combiner Installation |
Cost to install the new channel 17 combiner module in existing broadband combiner system |
Combiner Interconnects |
6-1/8", 3-1/8", & 4-1/16" combiner interconnects required to connect new channel 17 combiner module |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | 37 | |
Explanation | Manage combiner ordering, shipping, installation, and testing | |
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | Yes |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? | N/A | |
Critical Facility | N/A | |
Terrain-Shielded Facility | N/A | |
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services | Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
NEPA Section 106 environmental review | No | |
Environmental Assessment | No | |
ASR Modification | No | |
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | No | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers | Yes | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Name | Description |
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RF System Test |
Testing of the combiner to ensure all frequencies are tuned for optimal patterns. |
Section | Question | Response |
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AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
Is Remediation needed? | No | |
Facility Expenses | Name | N/A |
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed | N/A | |
Name | N/A | |
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? | Yes | |
Permit and Filing Costs | Local Zoning | No |
Non-zoning permits | No | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | No | |
FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
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? | 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 | $590,457.35 | $565,957.35 | N/A | $465,362.88 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,030,693.35 | $727,932.35 | N/A | $583,082.88 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-16 | $500,500.00 | $476,000.00 | $393,455.77 | ||
Other Electrical Service: Connecting power panel to new transmitter | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
1.5" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW | $494,500.00 | $470,000.00 | N/A | $393,455.77 | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmitter UAXTE1 | $89,957.35 | $89,957.35 | $71,907.11 | ||
1.5" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter .6 kW | $83,957.35 | $83,957.35 | See Attachment "WAAY - Gates Air UAXTE 1 Auxiliary Transmitter Invoice and Quote.pdf" showing total with estimated shipping and taxes included. | $71,907.11 | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Connect power panel to Aux transmitter | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Other Electrical Service: Connecting power panel to new transmitter | Information not provided. |
1.5" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Information not provided. |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW | |
1.5" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Information not provided. |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter .6 kW | |
Other Electrical Service: Connect power panel to Aux transmitter | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $372,525.00 | $94,595.00 | N/A | $94,595.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,030,693.35 | $727,932.35 | N/A | $583,082.88 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TUD-S5B-14/70H-1-T | $372,525.00 | $94,595.00 | $94,595.00 | ||
Combiner Interconnects | $24,305.00 | $24,305.00 | Estimated cost shown is WAAY-TV's total cost for shared American Tower project. See Attachment "American Tower Invoice for Shared Project (revised)." | $24,305.00 | N/A |
Combiner Installation | $10,290.00 | $10,290.00 | Estimated cost shown is WAAY-TV's total cost for shared American Tower project. See Attachment "American Tower Invoice for Shared Project (revised)." | $10,290.00 | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $5,000.00 | Estimated cost shown is WAAY-TV's total cost for shared American Tower project. See Attachment "American Tower Invoice for Shared Project (revised)." | $5,000.00 | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized | $247,000.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $55,000.00 | Estimated cost shown is WAAY-TV's total cost for shared American Tower project. See Attachment "American Tower Invoice for Shared Project (revised)." | $55,000.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Combiner Interconnects | |
Combiner Installation | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized | Information not provided. |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $35,826.00 | $36,055.00 | N/A | $22,305.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,030,693.35 | $727,932.35 | N/A | $583,082.88 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $35,826.00 | $36,055.00 | $22,305.00 | ||
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $4,305.00 | See Wiley Rein Invoice | $4,305.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | 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 |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | Estimated cost shown is WAAY-TV's total cost for shared American Tower project. See Attachment "American Tower Invoice for Shared Project (revised)." | $2,500.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $5,000.00 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $5,846.00 | $5,500.00 | Estimated cost shown is WAAY-TV's total cost for shared American Tower project. See Attachment "American Tower Invoice for Shared Project (revised)." | $5,500.00 | N/A |
RF System Test | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Estimated cost shown is WAAY-TV's total cost for shared American Tower project. See Attachment "American Tower Invoice for Shared Project (revised)." | $5,000.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Prepare and or review reimbursement form | |
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 engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
Project management of the transition | |
RF System Test |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $31,885.00 | $31,325.00 | N/A | $820.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,030,693.35 | $727,932.35 | N/A | $583,082.88 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $31,885.00 | $31,325.00 | $820.00 | ||
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $820.00 | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | 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 |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $325.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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MVPD Notification of Channel Change | |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | Information not provided. |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | Information not provided. |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $1,030,693.35 | $727,932.35 | $583,082.88 |
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. | Robert S. Prather , Jr . CEO 01/22/2019 |
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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. | Robert S. Prather , Jr . CEO 01/22/2019 |