Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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SCRIPPS BROADCASTING HOLDINGS LLC Doing Business As: SCRIPPS BROADCASTING HOLDINGS LLC |
Chief Engineer C/O SCRIPPS MEDIA, INC. 312 WALNUT ST., 28TH FLOOR CINCINNATI, OH 45202 United States |
+1 (513) 977-3000 | DAVE.GILES@SCRIPPS.COM | Limited Liability Company |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Sam Gordon Chief Engineer WLEX Communications, LLC |
Sam Gordon PO Box 1457 Lexington, KY 40591 United States |
+1 (859) 226-7668 | sgordon@wlex.tv |
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 | See Exhibit A. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Model | CD3100P1 | |
Year | 2005 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Single | |
Power Capacity | 21 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ULXTE-30 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 19.2 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Existing transmitter can not be tuned to new frequency. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | Yes |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 150 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 3 inches | |
Length | 200.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
Description | N/A | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Cooling Only | |
Size | 10 tons | |
Other Size | N/A | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
Size | N/A | |
Channel 14 Costs | Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? | N/A |
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? | N/A | |
Is additional field engineering time needed? | N/A | |
Number of Days | N/A |
Name | Description |
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Site Survey |
Site survey by Gates Air to provide electrical plan and layout of site. |
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? | Yes | |
Is the existing antenna directional? | No | |
Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
Number of Panels | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 475.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-30DSC-R 3S180DC | |
Year | 2004 |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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51597 | WTVQ-DT |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Is antenna shared? | Yes | |
Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
Number of Panels/Bays | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 379.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-30DSC/VP-R 3S180DC | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Current antenna can't be used on new frequency. By contract with WTVQ, WLEX is required to provide antenna for both stations. |
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 | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | No | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | Broadband | |
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? | Yes |
Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | Yes |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
RF Channel Number |
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28 |
27 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Rent Temporary | |
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 Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 1 | |
Lower Limit | 506.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 692.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 12.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 48.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | SWDDP 4-4-4-0 | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | To eliminate downtime while primary antenna is swapped out. |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 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? | 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? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | No | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
Others Types of Users | No | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Yes | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1044034 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 38° 02' 03.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 084° 23' 39.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 994.08 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 935.03 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 1000.64 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1965 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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51597 | WTVQ-DT | DTV |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | No study needed |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | No reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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CTC Tower |
Rigging & mounting of temp antenna, change of primary antenna, demount temp. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | No |
Number of Hours | N/A | |
Explanation | N/A | |
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | No |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Name | Description |
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Electrical work for new transmitter |
Modify/install electrical components to provide power to new transmitter |
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 | No | |
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | No | |
Other Miscellaneous Expenses | Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? | Yes |
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | 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 |
Name | Description |
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Dispose of transmitter |
Disposal of old transmitter, plumbing line, and used collant |
Remove old Transmitter |
Removal of old transmitter |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $790,450.00 | $766,325.19 | N/A | $395,965.45 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,621,415.85 | $1,440,451.04 | N/A | $557,660.60 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-30 | $790,450.00 | $766,325.19 | $395,965.45 | ||
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW | $684,000.00 | $664,325.19 | As per quote from Gates Air. Quote#GA-00020961 | $395,965.45 | 1/3 Down payment on the cost of the transmitter |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,400.00 | $13,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA | $25,550.00 | $24,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $10,400.00 | $9,800.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
10 Ton system | $38,900.00 | $37,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Site Survey | $17,200.00 | $17,200.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW | |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | Information not provided. |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA | Information not provided. |
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | Information not provided. |
10 Ton system | Information not provided. |
Site Survey | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $492,890.00 | $515,050.00 | N/A | $161,695.15 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,621,415.85 | $1,440,451.04 | N/A | $557,660.60 | N/A |
Interim Antenna SWDDP 4-4-4-0 | $132,850.00 | $127,350.00 | $0.00 | ||
Interim antenna rental and installation - Cost will depend on antenna size and height and/or complexity of tower. | $115,500.00 | $110,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF – Broadband Panel, Side Mount Auxiliary/Interim, 48 horizontally polarized | $17,350.00 | $17,350.00 | Estimated cost as per quote A3409 from Custom Specialty Services, LLC. Quote is attached. | N/A | N/A |
Primary Antenna TFU-30DSC/VP-R 3S180DC | $360,040.00 | $387,700.00 | $161,695.15 | ||
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna -- 200-500 kW, elliptically or circularly polarized | $227,000.00 | $216,000.00 | N/A | $78,176.99 | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $125,300.00 | Based on price from vendor to combine channel 27 and channel 28 | $83,518.16 | N/A |
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $13,700.00 | $13,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $23,150.00 | $22,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Interim antenna rental and installation - Cost will depend on antenna size and height and/or complexity of tower. | Information not provided. |
UHF – Broadband Panel, Side Mount Auxiliary/Interim, 48 horizontally polarized | Information not provided. |
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | Information not provided. |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna -- 200-500 kW, elliptically or circularly polarized | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | Information not provided. |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | |
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | Information not provided. |
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $210,500.00 | $33,545.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,621,415.85 | $1,440,451.04 | N/A | $557,660.60 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $210,500.00 | $33,545.00 | $0.00 | ||
CTC Tower | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $210,500.00 | $33,545.00 | Quote is attached. "WLEX TV Repack Proposal 5-9-19 CORRECTEd". | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $77,745.00 | $76,250.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,621,415.85 | $1,440,451.04 | N/A | $557,660.60 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $77,745.00 | $76,250.00 | $0.00 | ||
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Electrical work for new transmitter | $47,500.00 | $47,500.00 | Quote attached "WLEX Transmitter Electrical" | 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 | 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 |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $49,830.85 | $49,280.85 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,621,415.85 | $1,440,451.04 | N/A | $557,660.60 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $49,830.85 | $49,280.85 | $0.00 | ||
Remove old Transmitter | $18,280.85 | $18,280.85 | attached quote from Gates Air | N/A | N/A |
Dispose of transmitter | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | Estimated cost for dumpster and barrels to get rid of old transmitter, plumbing, and coolant | N/A | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $500.00 | $500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | write, produce, schedule of on air announcements | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | estimate of shipping and handling | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | estimate | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $1,621,415.85 | $1,440,451.04 | $557,660.60 |
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. | Sam Gordon Operations Manager 05/15/2019 |