Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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Mercy's Bridge Media LLC Doing Business As: Mercy's Bridge Media LLC |
James Croom PO Box 526 Cordova, NC 28330 United States |
+1 (910) 331-2297 | croom7@hotmail.com | Limited Liability Company |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | No |
Briefly describe transition plan | Install reduced height channel 14 Interim antenna to operate on STA during install phase, install new transmitter and mask filter, modify tower and install new channel 33 antenna |
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 | UTX5K | |
Year | 2008 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 5 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 | TMU9c | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 3.0 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Existing Pineapple transmitter manufacturer has gone out of business. Parts to change operating frequency are not available. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | Yes |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Power | N/A | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 2 inches | |
Length | 50.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
Description | N/A | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Heating and Cooling | |
Size | 10 tons | |
Other Size | N/A tons | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | Yes |
Size | 240.0 square feet | |
Channel 14 Costs | Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? | N/A |
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? | N/A | |
Is additional field engineering time needed? | N/A | |
Number of Days | N/A |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is the existing antenna directional? | No | |
Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | 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: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ALP8M1-HSO-14 | |
Year | 2007 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | No | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | 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: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ALP8M1-HSO-33 ALPLUS | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Existing antenna is fixed tuned on pre-auction channel (14) |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | |
Type | ||
Number of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequencies of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequency | N/A | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | N/A | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | No |
Broadband or Single Channel? | N/A | |
Feed Line Size | N/A | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | 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 |
Name | Description |
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Transistion Adapters |
RF hardware for adaption between coax and antenna |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Type | Flexible Foam | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | ||
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 400 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Transmission line to support interim antenna |
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RF Parts |
Transitions to adapt flexline to existing system and interim antenna |
Connectors |
RF connectors for Flexline |
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 | 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 | 1036026 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 34° 42' 02.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 079° 06' 31.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 499.01 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 496.06 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 158.13 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | Dilicast Broadcast Services, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 10/29/1993 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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91947 | WLPS-FM | FM |
Section | Question | Response |
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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: | Major Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
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 | No | |
For Auxiliary Facility | N/A | |
For Main Facility | N/A | |
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 | Yes | |
Quantity | 4 | |
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 | No |
For Auxiliary Facility | N/A | |
For Main Facility | N/A | |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | Yes | |
Quantity | 4 | |
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 | Yes | |
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 | Yes | |
Number of Days | 2 | |
Justification | RF system checkout and tuning |
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 | Yes | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | Yes | |
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)? | No |
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | No | |
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 | $503,300.00 | $445,058.45 | N/A | $238,101.45 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,143,095.00 | $1,059,925.45 | N/A | $270,633.45 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter TMU9c | $503,300.00 | $445,058.45 | $238,101.45 | ||
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 2.501 - 3.999 kW | $155,600.00 | $138,725.00 | N/A | $138,725.00 | N/A |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,400.00 | $12,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $1,300.00 | $1,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
10 Ton system | $60,500.00 | $45,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 240.0 | $35,000.00 | $35,000.00 | Existing building will not support additional transmitter. | $99,376.45 | CellSite Solutions, LLC is no longer a viable option for the building. Tower Direct is source where the building came from. Tower Direct receipt includes shipping, freight and foundation. |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4 - 6 kW | $236,500.00 | $213,083.45 | ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 2.501 - 3.999 kW | |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | Information not provided. |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | Information not provided. |
10 Ton system | Information not provided. |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 240.0 | |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4 - 6 kW |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $39,030.00 | $44,932.00 | N/A | $32,532.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,143,095.00 | $1,059,925.45 | N/A | $270,633.45 | N/A |
Primary Antenna ALP8M1-HSO-33 ALPLUS | $39,030.00 | $44,932.00 | $32,532.00 | ||
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic | $26,300.00 | $32,532.00 | Existing antenna is fixed tuned on pre-auction channel (14) | $32,532.00 | Component with cost of 32,532.00 is the correct antenna. Correct documentation is attached. |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transistion Adapters | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | RF hardware required for interfacing to antenna and transmitter | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | Information not provided. |
Transistion Adapters | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $13,700.00 | $13,300.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,143,095.00 | $1,059,925.45 | N/A | $270,633.45 | N/A |
Interim Transmission Line | $13,700.00 | $13,300.00 | $0.00 | ||
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | $9,600.00 | $9,200.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RF Parts | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | Adapters for interfacing with existing transmitter for interim use. | N/A | N/A |
Connectors | $1,600.00 | $1,600.00 | coax connectors for line termination | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $517,800.00 | $492,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,143,095.00 | $1,059,925.45 | N/A | $270,633.45 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $517,800.00 | $492,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Short Tower (less than 500') | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Major tower reinforcement/modifications | $421,000.00 | $400,000.00 | Work to support replacement and interim antenna to comply with TIA(g) will include section removal, reinforcement, lighting system relocation(due to section removal), update marking(due to section removal). | N/A | N/A |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $12,000.00 | 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 | $53,275.00 | $49,250.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,143,095.00 | $1,059,925.45 | N/A | $270,633.45 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $53,275.00 | $49,250.00 | $0.00 | ||
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 | $14,720.00 | $14,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | 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 request for Special Temporary Authorization | $8,200.00 | $6,000.00 | 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 |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Additional Field Engineering Service, 2 Days | $8,000.00 | $8,000.00 | System alignment and proof of performance | N/A | N/A |
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 |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $15,990.00 | $15,385.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,143,095.00 | $1,059,925.45 | N/A | $270,633.45 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $15,990.00 | $15,385.00 | $0.00 | ||
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | cost estimate to develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $800.00 | $800.00 | Cost estimate to conduct MVPD Notification | N/A | N/A |
Non-zoning permits | $500.00 | $500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $190.00 | 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 - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,070.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $1,143,095.00 | $1,059,925.45 | $270,633.45 |
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. | James D Croom Member 07/25/2019 |
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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. | James D Croom Member 07/25/2019 |