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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:
701
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WAKA
Channel:
25 (UHF)
File Number:
0000027061
FRN:
0003828738
Date Submitted:
01/22/2019

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

ALABAMA BROADCASTING PARTNERS

Doing Business As: ALABAMA BROADCASTING PARTNERS

Beverly B. Poston

ONE TELEVISION PLACE

CHARLOTTE, NC 28205

United States

+1 (704) 372-4434 BPoston@bahakel.com General Partnership

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

M. Anne Swanson

Legal Counsel

Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP

M. Anne Swanson

1800 M Street NW

Suite 800N

Washington, DC 20036

United States

+1 (202) 383-3342 ASwanson@wbklaw.com

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 Install new interim antenna on tower for interim operations on existing channel, remove existing primary antenna from the tower. Install new primary antenna, install new primary transmitter. See Exhibit A.

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 DCX-3H(IOX/DCX Product Family)
Year 2005
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Three
Power Capacity 63 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? Yes
Manufacturer
Model HPTV-PRLX-U32
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 55 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Manufacturer unable to re-tune existing XMTR. Replacement required to operate on reassigned channel. New XMTR is upgrade to solid state, but at a cost less than IOT. Still more given IOT-related transitional cost for building expansion. See Exhibit B.

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 Yes
Size 2 inches
Length 500.0 feet
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Circuit breakers and disconnects for transmitter, pumps, and heat exchangers. Cost estimate is based upon previous projects experience of a similar nature. See Exhibit I.
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

Name Description

Site Design and Survey by Manufacturer

Cost for site design and survey by manufacturer to determine electrical, HVAC, and space considerations for new primary transmitter and RF system. See Exhibit C. (Survey itself is in Exhibit B.)

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? 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 Top 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: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-30GTH 04
Year 2009

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? 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 Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
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: 707.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-30GTH-R-04
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Existing primary antenna is on a fixed channel and cannot be re-tuned. New primary antenna is required to operate primary facility on reassigned channel. See Exhibit D.

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? 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.

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? No
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Slot
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels/Bays 8
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 698.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 100.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 244.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-8WB-1-R C160
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Station has no existing auxiliary antenna. New interim antenna is required to operate on existing channel while existing primary antenna is removed from tower and new primary antenna is installed. See Exhibit E.

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? B
Feed Line Size 4 1/16 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

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Reducer

Reducer to connect interim transmission line to elbow complex. See Exhibit E.

Waveguide Transition

Waveguide transition to connect RF system output to interim transmission line. See Exhibit E.

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 Utilize Existing
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 Dielectric
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1732 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

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 19 ½ '
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1640 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line New interim transmission line is required for use with new interim antenna while existing primary antenna is removed from tower and new primary antenna is installed. See Exhibit E.

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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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
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? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1037718
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 32° 08' 57.9" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 086° 46' 42.6" W-
Overall Structure Height 1756.87 feet
Support Structure Height 1628.92 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 237.86 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner ALABAMA TELECASTERS, INC.
Date Constructed 01/01/1995

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
72307 WNCF 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 documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Minor 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? Yes

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? Yes
Number of Hours 480
Explanation Reassigned station does not have sufficient qualified internal personnel for project management. It is estimated that outside project management will be required for 60 days while new antennas, transmission line, and transmitter are installed.
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 Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
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 Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
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 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

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

WAKA Additional Repack Related Legal Services

Attorneys Fees - Repack requirements (vendor contracts, refinancing, tax, affiliation agreements, equipment selection/justification, facilities sharing). See Exhibit H

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 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? 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

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Wireless Microphones

To replace wireless microphones that will be displaced because existing channels are eliminated due to repack. See Exhibit F.

Alabama Sales Tax

Sales tax to be paid to Alabama for equipment purchased for repack. See WAKA Form 399 Amendment 2-6-18.

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 $1,823,800.00 $1,381,724.00 N/A $486,548.40 N/A
Total for all systems $3,483,069.08 $2,612,816.83 N/A $1,059,907.10 N/A
Primary Transmitter HPTV-PRLX-U32 $1,823,800.00 $1,381,724.00 $486,548.40
Site Design and Survey by Manufacturer $15,300.00 $15,300.00 N/A $15,300.00 N/A
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $13,000.00 $12,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW $1,788,000.00 $1,346,424.00 N/A $471,248.40 Re-submitted 9-27-18 with corrected amount
Other Electrical Service: Circuit breakers and disconnects for transmitter, pumps, and heat exchangers. Cost estimate is based upon previous projects experience of a similar nature. See Exhibit I. $7,500.00 $7,500.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Site Design and Survey by Manufacturer

Component Description:
Final Invoice for Site Survey and Design.
Amount:
$13,300.00

Component Description:
Down payment for Site Survey and Design.
Amount:
$2,000.00
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW

Component Description:
WAKA Transmitter Deposit Invoice
Amount:
$471,248.40
Other Electrical Service: Circuit breakers and disconnects for transmitter, pumps, and heat exchangers. Cost estimate is based upon previous projects experience of a similar nature. See Exhibit I. 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 $476,090.00 $278,420.00 N/A $153,306.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,483,069.08 $2,612,816.83 N/A $1,059,907.10 N/A
Interim Antenna TFU-8WB-1-R C160 $210,060.00 $62,260.00 $56,034.00
Waveguide Transition $1,312.50 $1,312.50 N/A $1,181.26 N/A
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) $10,950.00 $8,055.00 N/A $7,249.50 N/A
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station - 200-500 kW, horizontally polarized $189,500.00 $44,925.00 N/A $40,432.50 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $5,760.00 N/A
Reducer $1,567.50 $1,567.50 N/A $1,410.74 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-30GTH-R-04 $266,030.00 $216,160.00 $97,272.00
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized $247,000.00 $199,462.50 N/A $89,758.13 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $2,880.00 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $10,297.50 N/A $4,633.87 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Waveguide Transition

Component Description:
WAKA Interim Transition First Payment
Amount:
$590.63

Component Description:
WAKA Interim Transition Second Payment
Amount:
$590.63
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
WAKA Interim Elbow Complex First Payment
Amount:
$3,624.75

Component Description:
WAKA Interim Elbow Complex Second Payment
Amount:
$3,624.75
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station - 200-500 kW, horizontally polarized

Component Description:
WAKA Interim Antenna First Payment
Amount:
$20,216.25

Component Description:
WAKA Interim Antenna Second Payment
Amount:
$20,216.25
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
WAKA Interim Sweep First Payment
Amount:
$2,880.00

Component Description:
WAKA Interim Sweep Second Payment
Amount:
$2,880.00
Reducer

Component Description:
WAKA Interim Reducer First Payment
Amount:
$705.37

Component Description:
WAKA Interim Reducer Second Payment
Amount:
$705.37
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized

Component Description:
WAKA Primary Antenna First Payment
Amount:
$89,758.13
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
WAKA Primary Sweep First Payment
Amount:
$2,880.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
WAKA Primary Elbow Complex First Payment
Amount:
$4,633.87

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 $331,280.00 $204,093.75 N/A $201,618.90 N/A
Total for all systems $3,483,069.08 $2,612,816.83 N/A $1,059,907.10 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $331,280.00 $204,093.75 $201,618.90
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $331,280.00 $204,093.75 N/A $201,618.90 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Components

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

Component Description:
WAKA Interim Transmission Line Swivel First Payment
Amount:
$1,732.50

Component Description:
WAKA Interim Transmission Line First Payment
Amount:
$99,076.95

Component Description:
WAKA Interim Transmission Line Swivel Second Payment
Amount:
$1,732.50

Component Description:
WAKA Interim Transmission Line Second Payment
Amount:
$99,076.95

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 $527,100.00 $430,750.00 N/A $150,525.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,483,069.08 $2,612,816.83 N/A $1,059,907.10 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $527,100.00 $430,750.00 $150,525.00
Tower Helicopter Lift $146,000.00 $146,000.00 Please see attached VTS Quote #17084-AL-031317-VTS-REV-1 $73,000.00 N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $150,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $12,000.00 N/A $16,150.00 Please see Exhibit L, Exhibit M, Exhibit N, WAKA Form 399 Amendment 2-26-18 and updated Invoice attachments
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $122,750.00 N/A $61,375.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tower Helicopter Lift

Component Description:
WAKA Helicopter Lift Down Payment
Amount:
$73,000.00
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications Information not provided.
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
WAKA Invoice for ground anchor inspection and site walk (revised)
Amount:
$500.00

Component Description:
WAKA Invoice for tower structural analysis (revised 4-10-18)
Amount:
$7,400.00

Component Description:
Invoice for tower inspection
Amount:
$7,000.00

Component Description:
WAKA Invoice for Level 1 Corrosion Risk Analysis on tower (revised)
Amount:
$1,250.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
WAKA Tower Crew Down Payment
Amount:
$61,375.00

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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 $140,655.00 $134,250.00 N/A $42,904.90 N/A
Total for all systems $3,483,069.08 $2,612,816.83 N/A $1,059,907.10 N/A
Outside Professional Services $140,655.00 $134,250.00 $42,904.90
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 -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 - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application $4,210.00 $4,000.00 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 $1,038.00 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 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
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application $2,105.00 $2,000.00 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 $7,000.00 N/A $3,500.00 Please see WAKA Form 399 Amendment 2-26-18 and updated invoice attachments
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Project management of the transition $75,840.00 $72,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A $14,640.50 See Exhibit J and WAKA Form 399 Amendment 2-26-18
WAKA Additional Repack Related Legal Services $22,000.00 $22,000.00 N/A $23,726.40 See Exhibit K and WAKA Form 399 Amendment 2-26-18

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
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 -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Construction Permit Legal Issues.
Amount:
$498.00

Component Description:
Construction Permit Legal Issues.
Amount:
$540.00
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
WAKA Invoice for Engineering study work for new channel assignment and antenna development (revised)
Amount:
$1,750.00

Component Description:
WAKA Invoice for Engineering study work for new channel assignment and antenna development (revised)
Amount:
$250.00

Component Description:
WAKA Invoice for Engineering study work for new channel assignment and antenna development (revised)
Amount:
$312.50

Component Description:
WAKA Invoice for Engineering study work for new channel assignment and antenna development (revised)
Amount:
$1,187.50

Component Description:
WAKA Invoice for Engineering study work for new channel assignment and antenna development.
Amount:
N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Project management of the transition Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
WAKA Post-Auction Repack Legal Services (revised)
Amount:
$5,102.00

Component Description:
WAKA Post-Auction Repack Legal Services.
Amount:
$3,902.00

Component Description:
WAKA Post-Auction Repack Legal Services.
Amount:
$175.50

Component Description:
WAKA Post-Auction Repack Legal Issues.
Amount:
$875.00

Component Description:
WAKA Post-Auction Repack Legal Issues.
Amount:
$464.00

Component Description:
WAKA Post-Auction Repack Legal Issues.
Amount:
$4,122.00
WAKA Additional Repack Related Legal Services

Component Description:
WAKA Post-Auction Repack Legal Services.
Amount:
$877.50

Component Description:
WAKA Post-Auction Repack Legal Issues (revised)
Amount:
$16,764.50

Component Description:
WAKA Post-Auction Repack Legal Services (revised)
Amount:
$6,084.40

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 $184,144.08 $183,579.08 N/A $25,003.90 N/A
Total for all systems $3,483,069.08 $2,612,816.83 N/A $1,059,907.10 N/A
Other Expenses $184,144.08 $183,579.08 $25,003.90
Wireless Microphones $12,031.00 $12,031.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $11,000.00 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
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 N/A N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $500.00 $500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $39,000.00 $39,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $16,000.00 $16,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $1,000.00 $1,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $1,000.00 $1,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Alabama Sales Tax $102,533.08 $102,533.08 See WAKA Form 399 Amendment 2-6-18 $25,003.90 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Wireless Microphones Information not provided.
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.
Non-zoning permits 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.
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
MVPD Notification of Channel Change Information not provided.
Alabama Sales Tax

Component Description:
WAKA Transmitter Deposit Sales Tax
Amount:
$25,003.90

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $3,483,069.08 $2,612,816.83 $1,059,907.10

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.

Beverly Poston

President


01/22/2019

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.

Beverly Poston

President


01/22/2019

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