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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:
23128
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WUPX-TV
Channel:
25 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028484
FRN:
0030297451
Date Submitted:
07/25/2019

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

ION MEDIA LEXINGTON LICENSE, INC.

Doing Business As: ION MEDIA LEXINGTON LICENSE, INC.

Bianca Frye

601 Clearwater Park Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

United States

+1 (561) 682-4110 BiancaFrye@ionmedia.com Corporation

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

The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact.

 

 

 

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. No
Briefly describe transition plan Relocate from ASR #1063995 to ASR #1044238. Replace non-retunable transmitter, install side mounted antenna and transmission line to operate on post-repack channel.

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
Year 2004
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 40 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-U30
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 48.5 kW
Justification for New Transmitter See attached Transmitter Exhibits. See attached Transmitter Upgrade Disclaimer.

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 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

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Primary Transmitter

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Add 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
Year 2004
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 40 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-U12
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 20 kW
Justification for New Transmitter See attached Transmitter Exhibits. See attached Transmitter Upgrade Disclaimer.

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 No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Electrical Installation of Transmitter
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Cooling Only
Size 5 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

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Removal of Existing Equipment

Removal of existing transmitters and equipment / Site Prep

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? Yes
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting 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: 719.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-30 DSC-R S180
Year 2004

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? Yes
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 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: 465.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ATW20H3-ESPX-25H
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna See attached Antenna Exhibit

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?
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.

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 Purchase New
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
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1402 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1400 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line See attached Antenna Exhibit

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Sweep existing transmission line

Sweep existing transmission line

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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Add Tower

Section Question Response
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? No
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) N/A
Others Types of Users N/A
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? No
ASR Number
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 37° 47' 18.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 084° 40' 49.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1099.07 feet
Support Structure Height 1095.79 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 944.87 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner ION Media Television, Inc.
Date Constructed 09/01/1984


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? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Structural analysis

Structural analysis

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Move Equipment
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? No
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) N/A
Others Types of Users N/A
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Unknown
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1063995
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 37° 54' 26.6" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 083° 38' 01.1" W-
Overall Structure Height 1336.27 feet
Support Structure Height 1324.79 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 1213.24 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC.
Date Constructed 05/16/2000


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? No

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 180
Explanation Required by tower landlord
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 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 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 Yes
Quantity 1
NEPA Section 106 environmental review Yes
Environmental Assessment Yes
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 Yes
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

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

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 Yes
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? Yes
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

Information not provided.

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 $2,268,845.81 $671,776.96 N/A $586,181.15 N/A
Total for all systems $3,680,205.81 $1,823,836.97 N/A $1,345,974.73 N/A
Primary Transmitter HPTV-PRLX-U30 $1,473,000.00 $0.00 $0.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW $1,473,000.00 $0.00 See attached Hitachi Comark Quote #P3472PRLXU30-0118118-R2. $0.00 N/A
Primary Transmitter HPTV-PRLX-U12 $795,845.81 $671,776.96 $586,181.15
5 Ton system $20,250.00 $42,000.00 Please see DCMS Quote N/A N/A
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation of Transmitter $43,595.81 $43,595.81 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW $684,000.00 $538,181.15 Cost associated with primary transmitter. Please see attached Hitachi Comark Quote #P3472R4 WUPX Parallax U12 (Change Order). Cost estimate includes sales tax. $538,181.15 N/A
Removal of Existing Equipment $48,000.00 $48,000.00 Please see attached Worldwide Communications Quote Transmitter Building Site Prep. $48,000.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW

Component Description:
Refund is due to a change in transmitter specification and a refund for the above amount that has been received by ION Media from the vendor Hitachi Comark. ION will be asking for reimbursement of a different transmitter order from the same vendor.
Amount:
($840,987.04)

Component Description:
30% of taxable amount for Comark transmitter. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$17,851.14

Component Description:
30% "deposit" payment for Comark Transmitter. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$297,519.00

Component Description:
50% "progress" payment on Comark transmitter. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$525,616.90
5 Ton system Information not provided.
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation of Transmitter Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW

Component Description:
20% "due upon proof of performance" for primary transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$107,636.23

Component Description:
30% "deposit due with order" and 50% "due within 60 days of order" for primary transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$430,544.92
Removal of Existing Equipment

Component Description:
"Balance due" for transmitter building site prep. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$43,200.00

Component Description:
"Deposit" for transmitter building site prep. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,800.00

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 $246,030.00 $148,098.35 N/A $140,705.71 N/A
Total for all systems $3,680,205.81 $1,823,836.97 N/A $1,345,974.73 N/A
Primary Antenna ATW20H3-ESPX-25H $246,030.00 $148,098.35 $140,705.71
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna -- 200-500 kW, elliptically or circularly polarized $227,000.00 $131,129.00 Cost of primary antenna and mounts. Cost estimate does not include cost of elliptical polarization. Please see attached Electronics Research, Inc. Quote #20181217-159. $124,583.42 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $10,719.35 N/A $10,184.27 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,250.00 N/A $5,938.02 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna -- 200-500 kW, elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
35% "upon mfg" for primary antenna and mounts. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$48,449.11

Component Description:
40% "invoiced prior to shipment" for primary antenna and mounts. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$55,370.41

Component Description:
15% "payment with order" for primary antenna and mounts. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$20,763.90
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
35% "upon mfg" for primary elbow complex. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$3,960.55

Component Description:
40% "invoiced prior to shipment" for primary elbow complex. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,526.34

Component Description:
15% "payment with order" for primary elbow complex. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,697.38
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
35% "upon mfg" for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,309.23

Component Description:
40% "invoiced prior to shipment" for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,639.12

Component Description:
15% "payment with order" for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$989.67

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 $289,200.00 $176,366.66 N/A $161,759.88 N/A
Total for all systems $3,680,205.81 $1,823,836.97 N/A $1,345,974.73 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $289,200.00 $176,366.66 $161,759.88
Sweep existing transmission line $6,400.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $282,800.00 $169,966.66 N/A $161,759.88 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep existing transmission line Information not provided.
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8"

Component Description:
35% "upon mfg" for primary transmission line. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$60,744.92

Component Description:
"Balance due prior to shipment" for spring hangers. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$706.60

Component Description:
50% "deposit due with order" for spring hangers. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$368.25

Component Description:
"Balance due prior to shipment" for transmission line cut pieces. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$2,507.56

Component Description:
50% "deposit due with order" for transmission line cut pieces. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,976.25

Component Description:
40% "invoiced prior to shipment" for primary transmission line. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$69,422.76

Component Description:
15% "payment with order" for primary transmission line. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$26,033.54

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 $598,600.00 $577,500.00 N/A $445,535.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,680,205.81 $1,823,836.97 N/A $1,345,974.73 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $210,500.00 $221,500.00 $166,125.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $221,500.00 Cost of tower services to remove equipment off of old tower. Please see attached Worldwide Communications Quote #S-18-901. $166,125.00 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $388,100.00 $356,000.00 $279,410.00
Structural analysis $7,000.00 $7,000.00 Cost of structural analysis. Please see attached Elevated Structural Consultants Quote #01. $7,000.00 N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $253,900.00 Cost of tower services and construction of road to transmitter building. Please see attached Worldwide Communications Quote #S-18-871-A and Quote #S-19-923. Cost estimate also includes $36,400 of weather delay invoices (Worldwide #2292, 2316, 2317). $253,900.00 N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $85,100.00 Cost of tower reinforcements. Please see attached Worldwide Communications Quote #180418-01. $8,510.00 N/A
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $10,000.00 Cost of tower mapping. Please see attached Elevated Structural Consultants Quote #01. $10,000.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
10% "deposit" for tower services. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$22,150.00

Component Description:
65% "upon arrival" for tower services. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$143,975.00
Structural analysis

Component Description:
Payment for structural analysis. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$7,000.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
"Balance due" for construction of road to transmitter building. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$12,375.00

Component Description:
65% "upon arrival" for construction of road to transmitter building. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$32,175.00

Component Description:
10% "deposit" for construction of road to transmitter building. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,950.00

Component Description:
Payment for 1 day of weather delays. Supporting documentation and schedule attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,600.00

Component Description:
Payment for 3 days of weather delays. Supporting documentation and schedule attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$11,050.00

Component Description:
Payment for 5 days of weather delays. Supporting documentation and schedule attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$22,750.00

Component Description:
"Balance due" for tower services. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$42,000.00

Component Description:
65% "upon arrival" for tower services. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$109,200.00

Component Description:
10% "deposit" for tower services. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$16,800.00
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
10% "deposit" for tower reinforcements. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$8,510.00
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
Payment for tower mapping. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$10,000.00

Cost Information

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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 $189,650.00 $171,280.00 N/A $8,492.99 N/A
Total for all systems $3,680,205.81 $1,823,836.97 N/A $1,345,974.73 N/A
Outside Professional Services $189,650.00 $171,280.00 $8,492.99
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $80,000.00 N/A 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
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet $10,520.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed $6,310.00 $6,000.00 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 - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $4,000.00 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 $4,742.99 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $3,687.50 Estimated Cost was based on Predetermined Cost Estimate. Actual Cost was slightly greater than Estimated Cost.
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $62.50 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
Project management of the transition $28,440.00 $18,530.00 See AT Exhibits for more information. N/A N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed Information not provided.
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.
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet Information not provided.
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations 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

Component Description:
Invoice for WUPX's portion of general repack legal expenses incurred for 42 of the ION repack stations for period 2/1/2017 - 12/15/2017. Payee has corresponded with FCC staff. Hourly supporting documentation and invoice attached.
Amount:
$4,742.99

Component Description:
Invoice for station's portion of general repack legal expenses incurred for 42 of the ION repack stations for period 2/1/2017 - 12/15/2017. Payee has corresponded with FCC staff and has provided corrected supporting documentation.
Amount:
$4,837.97
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant preparation of engineering part of FCC Form 2100. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,562.50

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant preparation of engineering part of FCC Form 2100. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$125.00

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant preparation of engineering part of FCC Form 2100. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,000.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant work for new channel assignment and antenna development. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$62.50
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Project management of the transition Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.

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 $87,880.00 $78,815.00 N/A $3,300.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,680,205.81 $1,823,836.97 N/A $1,345,974.73 N/A
Other Expenses $87,880.00 $78,815.00 $3,300.00
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $800.00 $800.00 N/A $800.00 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $0.00 $0.00 The amount is yet to be determined (TBD) and ION will submit on-air announcement costs when finalized. N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $15,000.00 $15,000.00 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
Local Zoning $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $2,500.00 N/A $2,500.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
Cost of MVPD notifications of channel change through Widelity Inc. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$800.00
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
Local Zoning Information not provided.
Non-zoning permits Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges Information not provided.
Equipment Storage Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Cost of medical notifications through Widelity Inc. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$2,500.00

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $3,680,205.81 $1,823,836.97 $1,345,974.73

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. Yes
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.

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


07/25/2019

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.

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


07/25/2019

Attachments

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