Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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SARKES TARZIAN, INC. Doing Business As: SARKES TARZIAN, INC. |
Station KTVN 205 NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE SUITE 800 BLOOMINGTON, IN 47402 United States |
+1 (812) 332-7251 | lfox@ktvn.com | Corporation |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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[Confidential] |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Nancy Ory , Esq . Lerman Senter PLLC |
2001 L St NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 416-6791 | nory@lermansenter.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. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | Retune existing primary transmitter to the new channel. Replace non retunable auxiliary transmitter on the new channel. Replace mask filter, low pass filter and combiner. Modify existing exhaust and electrical system for install. Proof |
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 | Gates Air |
Model | VAX 3D | |
Year | 2016 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 4.5 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New IOT Tubes | Number of Tubes (including accessories) needed | N/A |
New Mask Filter | ||
Power | 10 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 |
Name | Description |
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Combiner Testing |
Test the combiner for the new channel designation |
combiner |
new combiner tuned to the new channel designation |
Combiner installation |
Modify transmission line from existing 2 port combiner to new 4 port combiner |
Other Costs: Ductwork |
Ductwork for Transmitter |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Auxiliary | |
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 | Platinum | |
Year | 2003 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 20 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 | VAXTE-6R44 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 6.4 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Existing Auxiliary transmitter is not re-tunable to the new designated channel. |
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 | Yes | |
Description | Reconnection using existing wiring from currently installed Auxiliary to new Auxiliary | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Other Costs: Ductwork |
Ductwork for transmitter |
Air Exhaust |
modify existing exhaust ductwork from current Auxiliary's Harris Platinum configuration to new Auxiliary's Gates Air Vax TE 8 configuration |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | No |
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 | 200 | |
Explanation | The station's attorney will manage the reimbursement filings, review engineering applications, and engage in any additional coordination that is needed for KTVN to accomplish its repack transition over the three year period. | |
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 | No | |
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 |
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 | Yes | |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | Yes | |
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)? | 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 | $423,350.00 | $309,840.00 | N/A | $207,251.09 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $615,377.50 | $403,522.50 | N/A | $251,574.10 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter VAX 3D | $248,350.00 | $134,840.00 | $103,542.84 | ||
Combiner installation | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | $7,980.00 | N/A |
Combiner Testing | $840.00 | $840.00 | N/A | $756.00 | N/A |
UHF and VHF - minor banding issues | $105,200.00 | $0.00 | Imputed per instructions | N/A | N/A |
10 kW mask filter | $8,310.00 | $0.00 | Mask filter built into combiner. No need for an external filter. | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Costs: Ductwork | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | Estimated Cost of Ductwork on Combiner | $0.00 | N/A |
combiner | $120,000.00 | $120,000.00 | N/A | $94,806.84 | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmitter VAXTE-6R44 | $175,000.00 | $175,000.00 | $103,708.25 | ||
Other Electrical Service: Reconnection using existing wiring from currently installed Auxiliary to new Auxiliary | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Other Costs: Ductwork | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Air Exhaust | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 6.4 kW | $165,000.00 | $165,000.00 | estimate from Gates Air | $103,708.25 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Combiner installation | |
Combiner Testing | |
UHF and VHF - minor banding issues | Information not provided. |
10 kW mask filter | Information not provided. |
Other Costs: Ductwork | |
combiner | |
Other Electrical Service: Reconnection using existing wiring from currently installed Auxiliary to new Auxiliary | Information not provided. |
Other Costs: Ductwork | Information not provided. |
Air Exhaust | Information not provided. |
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 6.4 kW |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $159,200.00 | $69,850.00 | N/A | $34,073.75 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $615,377.50 | $403,522.50 | N/A | $251,574.10 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $159,200.00 | $69,850.00 | $34,073.75 | ||
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $8,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $500.00 | N/A | $250.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | $1,837.50 | Subtotal invoice includes other line items. |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $2,250.00 | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $3,300.00 | Actual cost exceeded the Widelity Estimate. | $3,230.00 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $31,600.00 | $30,800.00 | Actual cost of project management exceeded estimate. Updated estimate cost per instruction. | $26,506.25 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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RF Exposure Measurements | Information not provided. |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | |
Project management of the transition |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $32,827.50 | $23,832.50 | N/A | $10,249.26 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $615,377.50 | $403,522.50 | N/A | $251,574.10 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $32,827.50 | $23,832.50 | $10,249.26 | ||
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | $2,950.00 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
BLM or NFS Coordination | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $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 |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $18,832.50 | $18,832.50 | Estimated Dielectric freight of $5,332.50 plus an estimated Gates Air freight of $4,500.00 *3 ($13,500.00). | $7,299.26 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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DTV Medical Facility Notification | |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
BLM or NFS Coordination | Information not provided. |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | Information not provided. |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $615,377.50 | $403,522.50 | $251,574.10 |
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. |
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Section | Question | Response |
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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. | Lawson Fox Vice President 02/13/2019 |