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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:
42359
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
KTXD-TV
Channel:
23 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028579
FRN:
0027171693
Date Submitted:
09/16/2019

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

GREENVILLE (KTXD-TV) LICENSEE, INC.

Doing Business As: GREENVILLE (KTXD-TV) LICENSEE, INC.

Lisa Asher

2000 W. 41ST STREET

BALTIMORE, MD 21211

United States

+1 (410) 662-9688 LAsher@cunninghambroadcasting.com Limited Liability Company

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

Paul A Cicelski , Esq .

Lerman Senter PLLC

Paul A. Cicelski

2001 L Street, NW

30th Floor

WASHINGTON, DC 20036

United States

+1 (202) 416-6756 Sinclair399s@SummitRidgeGroup.com

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. Yes
Briefly describe transition plan Please see attached Transition Plan Narrative.

Transmitters

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Section Question Response
Transmitter Related Expenses Do you have transmitter related expenses? Yes

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Add Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Retune Existing
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
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 Harris
Model ULX-4700AT
Year 2009
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 5 kW

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Retuning Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New IOT Tubes Number of Tubes (including accessories) needed N/A
New Mask Filter
Power 7 kW
Other Power N/A
New Exciter Is a new exciter needed? No

Auxiliary 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

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Use as Interim

Move and install existing auxiliary transmitter to interim site then move it back and reinstall.

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 CDP3100P1
Year 2005
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Single
Power Capacity 21 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 THU9-12EVO
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 19 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Existing transmitter is not supported for retuning. Station plans to file for maximization as stated in the filed application for minor modification to better match existing service area.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) Yes
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) Yes
Transformer (480V) Yes
Power 300 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Electrical installation for new transmitter.
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Cooling Only
Size 25 tons
Other Size N/A
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? Yes
Size 550.0 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

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Suite Civil Work

Suite preparation includes preparation includes paint, floor epoxy, concrete equipment pad, and demolition work

Move generator

Move existing 300kW generator from the current site to the final site and install. Requires new pad, standalone ice shield and underground electrical.

Ice Shield

Ice Protection over the mechanical slab and the equipment for new HVAC units, heat exchangers and repack broadcasters equipment to be installed.

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 Lease New
Antenna Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Owner American Tower Corporation
Site N/A
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? Yes
Is the existing antenna directional? Yes
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 4
Number of Panels 36
Design power capacity in use 92.5 %
Lower Limit 605.00 MHz
Upper Limit 665.00 MHz
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 600.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model PHP36C
Year 2003

Facility ID's and Call Signs of all stations with whom the antenna is shared.

Facility ID Call Sign
22201 KDAF
49326 KDTN
67910 KDTX-TV

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 Lease New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Ownership Leased
Owner American Tower Corporation
Is antenna shared? Yes
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Elliptical
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 4
Number of Panels/Bays 48
Lower Limit 482.00 MHz
Upper Limit 608.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 65.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 377.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TUM-AP-C4-14/48H-2-B
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna Please see attached American Tower Corporation Transition Plan

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? Yes
Type New
Number of channels supported 5
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 7 3/16 inches inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna?
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

Enter a list of RF channel numbers.

RF Channel Number
21
18
19
23
29

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Combiner Installation

Installation of the combiner; Dual chain combiner system, Single chain of 2 constant impedance waveguide modules, and/or single chain of 2 directional filter modules per Dielectric layout plus a third low power filter for the wideband port.

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 Lease New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Owner ATC
Site N/A
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? Yes
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Rigid
Diameter 8 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1507 feet per run

Facility ID's and Call Signs of all stations with whom the transmission line is shared.

Facility ID Call Sign
67910 KDTX-TV
22201 KDAF
49326 KDTN

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 Lease New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Type Rigid
Diameter 7 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 2
Length 1650 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Please see attached American Tower Corporation Transition Plan

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Transmission Line Bridge

New Ice Bridge required to support new transmission lines from all four repack tenants space to tower, estimated to be 200 linear ft. This cost includes the materials, foundations and installation.

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? Candelabra
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 Yes
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Unknown
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1055009
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 32° 35' 22.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 096° 58' 12.9" W-
Overall Structure Height 1550.83 feet
Support Structure Height 1453.07 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 829.71 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner American Tower, LLC
Date Constructed 11/04/2008

FM, AM or TV radio broadcasters. Facility ID's, Call Signs and Services of other broadcast stations with whom the tower is shared

Facility ID Call Sign Service
35841 KUVN-DT DTV
14524 KCBI FM
9620 KDGE FM
23084 KHKS FM
26950 KATA-CD DTV
41380 KLNO FM
47739 KDMX FM
18114 KEGL FM
59702 KKDA-FM FM
11451 WRR FM
6378 KZPS FM

Other Types of Users

Users
KVFW-LD
K31GL-D
KHPK-LD
KJJM-LD
KNAV-LP

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 tower with candelabra
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Serious Reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower Candelabra
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Tower Permit Drawing Package

The generation of a construction drawing package for one broadcaster.

Construction Project management Tower Modifications Reinforcements and Facilities

60 hours on Modification project management and RF installation project management.

Ground and Building A and E Permit Drawing Package

The generation of a construction drawing package for one broadcaster.

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? Candelabra
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? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1059733
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 32° 32' 36.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 096° 57' 33.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1635.15 feet
Support Structure Height 1523.60 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 813.97 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner American Towers, LLC
Date Constructed 06/18/2000

FM, AM or TV radio broadcasters. Facility ID's, Call Signs and Services of other broadcast stations with whom the tower is shared

Facility ID Call Sign Service
67195 KLUV FM
42359 KTXD-TV DTV
41380 KLNO FM
28624 KVIL FM
55768 KKXT FM
23422 KTVT DTV
17037 KDFI DTV
1087 KRLD-FM FM
51517 KTXA DTV
23440 KMVK FM
49326 KDTN DTV
60534 KSTR-DT DTV
49324 KERA-TV DTV
9627 KBFB FM
63779 KJKK FM
49323 KERA FM
67910 KDTX-TV DTV
68834 KPXD-TV DTV
22201 KDAF DTV

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower Candelabra
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 450
Explanation The station will contract for Project Management services to handle the complete project. It does not have personnel available for any of these tasks, nor is the staff trained to provide any of these services.
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 2
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 2
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

Name Description

Migratory Bird Assessment Permitting

Migratory Bird Assessment Permitting

RF System Test

Testing of the combiner to ensure all one (1) frequencies are tuned for optimal patterns.

Sinclair Internal Costs

Internal Employee Time Costs

Site Coordination Meeting

Site coordination meetings with all broadcasters, contractors and vendors involved with the site deliveries and construction.

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 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

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Tree Clearing

This cost is for the removal of trees and vegetation to ensure the proper clearance of taglines and laydown areas, required for construction.

Construction and Electrical Permits

2% construction cost, excluding the material and equipment for electrical and building permits.

Site Security

Site security for installation and storage of Transmission line and materials for 57 days X 12 hours. The materials are a high risk of theft due to the material makeup such as copper, brass and aluminum.

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $1,333,376.00 $1,284,966.00 N/A $452,885.63 N/A
Total for all systems $5,940,958.05 $2,364,731.12 N/A $1,076,388.83 N/A
Primary Transmitter THU9-12EVO $1,184,966.00 $1,142,066.00 $452,885.63
Ice Shield $40,000.00 $40,000.00 Please see attached ATC Transition Plan N/A N/A
Move generator $64,860.00 $64,860.00 See attached Generator Move Quotation. $2,812.50 N/A
Suite Civil Work $106,606.00 $106,606.00 See American Tower Quote. $79,954.50 N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 550.0 $83,600.00 $83,600.00 The building upgrade is required to accommodate the repack equipment. The current building configuration will need to be altered. See attached American Tower Corporation quote. $12,780.00 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Electrical installation for new transmitter. $25,000.00 $25,000.00 Electrical distribution to the new transmitter. Parts and installation. $787.50 N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA $36,800.00 $35,000.00 N/A $3,082.50 N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $36,300.00 N/A $5,625.00 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW $684,000.00 $650,000.00 N/A $342,187.50 N/A
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt $14,400.00 $13,700.00 N/A N/A N/A
25 Ton system $91,500.00 $87,000.00 Please see attached ATC Transition Plan $5,656.13 N/A
Auxiliary Transmitter ULX-4700AT $148,410.00 $142,900.00 $0.00
UHF and VHF - minor banding issues $105,200.00 $100,000.00 Catalog N/A N/A
7 kW mask filter $6,210.00 $5,900.00 Catalog N/A N/A
Use as Interim $37,000.00 $37,000.00 See attached quote for Auxiliary Transmitter - use as interim N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Ice Shield Information not provided.
Move generator

Component Description:
Generator for transmitter related cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$937.50

Component Description:
Generator for transmitter related cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$1,875.00
Suite Civil Work

Component Description:
Transmitter related cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$53,303.00

Component Description:
Transmitter related cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$26,651.50
Other -- Building Addition Size: 550.0

Component Description:
Transmitter additional building cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$8,520.00

Component Description:
Transmitter additional building cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$4,260.00
Other Electrical Service: Electrical installation for new transmitter.

Component Description:
Other electrical service cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$262.50

Component Description:
Other electrical service cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$525.00
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA

Component Description:
Transmitter related cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$2,055.00

Component Description:
Transmitter related cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$1,027.50
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp

Component Description:
Transmitter related cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$3,750.00

Component Description:
Transmitter related cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$1,875.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW

Component Description:
Transmitter related cost. #9500084114
Amount:
$90,671.72

Component Description:
Transmitter related cost. #9500094967
Amount:
$251,515.78
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt Information not provided.
25 Ton system

Component Description:
Transmitter related cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$3,770.75

Component Description:
Transmitter related cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$1,885.38
UHF and VHF - minor banding issues Information not provided.
7 kW mask filter Information not provided.
Use as Interim Information not provided.

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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 $1,219,530.00 $308,736.63 N/A $206,792.48 N/A
Total for all systems $5,940,958.05 $2,364,731.12 N/A $1,076,388.83 N/A
Primary Antenna TUM-AP-C4-14/48H-2-B $1,219,530.00 $308,736.63 $206,792.48
Combiner Installation $21,750.00 $21,750.00 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. $10,062.50 N/A
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 7 3/16. feedline (if needed) $16,850.00 $8,500.00 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. $6,375.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized $1,090,000.00 $139,466.63 See American Tower Quote. $104,599.98 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $8,750.00 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. $4,062.50 N/A
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) $84,200.00 $130,270.00 See attached American Tower Corporation quote $81,692.50 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Combiner Installation

Component Description:
Combiner installation related cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$4,625.00

Component Description:
Combiner installation related cost separate 25%. #460211946
Amount:
$3,125.00

Component Description:
Combiner installation cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$2,312.50
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 7 3/16. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
Antenna related cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$4,250.00

Component Description:
Antenna related cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$2,125.00
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
Antenna related cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$69,733.32

Component Description:
Antenna related cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$34,866.66
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
Antenna related cost separate 25%. #460211946
Amount:
$1,250.00

Component Description:
Antenna related cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$1,875.00

Component Description:
Antenna related cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$937.50
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna)

Component Description:
Combiner related cost, separate 25%. #460211946
Amount:
$11,380.00

Component Description:
Combiner related cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$46,875.00

Component Description:
Combiner related cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$23,437.50

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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 $1,132,379.50 $231,479.50 N/A $173,609.63 N/A
Total for all systems $5,940,958.05 $2,364,731.12 N/A $1,076,388.83 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $1,132,379.50 $231,479.50 $173,609.63
Transmission Line Bridge $33,479.50 $33,479.50 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. $25,109.63 N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 7 3/16" broadband $1,098,900.00 $198,000.00 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. $148,500.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Transmission Line Bridge

Component Description:
Transmission Line related cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$16,739.75

Component Description:
Transmission Line related cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$8,369.88
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 7 3/16" broadband

Component Description:
Transmission Line related cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$99,000.00

Component Description:
Transmission Line related cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$49,500.00

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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 $1,930,890.00 $247,026.44 N/A $185,187.34 N/A
Total for all systems $5,940,958.05 $2,364,731.12 N/A $1,076,388.83 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $421,000.00 $0.00 $0.00
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $0.00 This appears to be a duplicate. N/A N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $1,509,890.00 $247,026.44 $185,187.34
Structural engineering tower load study for a documented tower with candelabra $20,000.00 $8,870.00 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. ($4,960 - mapping / $3,910 - study) $6,570.00 N/A
Ground and Building A and E Permit Drawing Package $1,880.00 $1,880.00 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. $1,410.00 N/A
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $57,740.85 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. $43,305.64 N/A
Construction Project management Tower Modifications Reinforcements and Facilities $11,250.00 $11,250.00 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. $8,437.50 N/A
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications $1,052,000.00 $163,525.59 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. $122,644.20 N/A
Tower Permit Drawing Package $3,760.00 $3,760.00 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. $2,820.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) Information not provided.
Structural engineering tower load study for a documented tower with candelabra

Component Description:
Structural engineering costs 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$4,380.00

Component Description:
Structural engineering cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$2,190.00
Ground and Building A and E Permit Drawing Package

Component Description:
Ground and building A and E permit drawing package cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$940.00

Component Description:
Ground and building A and E permit drawing package cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$470.00
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas)

Component Description:
Tower related cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$28,870.43

Component Description:
Tower related cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$14,435.21
Construction Project management Tower Modifications Reinforcements and Facilities

Component Description:
Tower related cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$5,625.00

Component Description:
Tower related cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$2,812.50
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
Tower related cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$81,762.80

Component Description:
Tower related cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$40,881.40
Tower Permit Drawing Package

Component Description:
Tower permit drawing package cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$1,880.00

Component Description:
Tower Permit drawing package cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$940.00

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $250,956.55 $219,246.55 N/A $30,956.37 N/A
Total for all systems $5,940,958.05 $2,364,731.12 N/A $1,076,388.83 N/A
Outside Professional Services $250,956.55 $219,246.55 $30,956.37
Site Coordination Meeting $2,500.00 $2,500.00 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. $1,875.00 N/A
Sinclair Internal Costs $66.55 $66.55 N/A $66.55 N/A
RF System Test $10,000.00 $10,000.00 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. $5,000.00 N/A
Migratory Bird Assessment Permitting $350.00 $350.00 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. N/A N/A
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $3,000.00 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. 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 $1,080.00 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $7,360.00 $7,000.00 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
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 $155.00 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $4,100.00 $3,000.00 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 engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $10,000.00 See American Tower quotes. $5,000.00 N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A $1,875.00 N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A $2,337.74 N/A
Project management of the transition $71,100.00 $67,500.00 N/A $14,647.08 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Site Coordination Meeting

Component Description:
Site coordination meeting cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$1,250.00

Component Description:
Site coordination meeting cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$625.00
Sinclair Internal Costs

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter internal time card attributable to this station - divided by 100.
Amount:
$66.55
RF System Test

Component Description:
RF system test cost, separate 25%. #460211946
Amount:
$1,250.00

Component Description:
RF System test cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
RF system test cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$1,250.00
Migratory Bird Assessment Permitting Information not provided.
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:
Legal services for initial repack CP application.
Amount:
$155.00

Component Description:
Legal services regarding initial repack CP application (H. Gola 3.3 hours; K. Kirby 1.2 hours)
Amount:
$2,992.50
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Prepare engineering section for CP application.
Amount:
$2,250.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Engineering study for new channel related cost, separate 25%. #460211946
Amount:
$1,250.00

Component Description:
Engineering study for new channel assignment related cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$1,250.00

Component Description:
Engineering study for new channel related cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
Engineering study for post-auction channel
Amount:
$2,250.00

Component Description:
Engineering study for post-auction channel
Amount:
$2,250.00
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless

Component Description:
Address transition timing and coordination related cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$1,250.00

Component Description:
Address transition timing and coordination related cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$625.00
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 100 stations. #1105
Amount:
$216.88

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 100 stations. #1133
Amount:
$307.72

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 100 stations. #1130
Amount:
$281.49

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 100 stations. #1117
Amount:
$282.68

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 100 stations. #1111
Amount:
$159.58

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 100 stations. #1123
Amount:
$342.14

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 100 stations. #1099
Amount:
$266.93

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 100 stations. #1114
Amount:
$242.25

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 100 stations. #1098
Amount:
$238.07

Component Description:
Legal services related to filing of initial reimbursement estimates (H. Gola - 1 hour; K. Kirby .3 hours)
Amount:
$851.50
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Legal Service Cost. #473494
Amount:
$51.25

Component Description:
Project management of the transition cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$4,740.00

Component Description:
Legal Service Cost.
Amount:
$62.50

Component Description:
Legal Service Cost. #470219
Amount:
$230.00

Component Description:
Project management of the transition cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$2,370.00

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 100 stations. #470923
Amount:
$406.65

Component Description:
Project management of the transition cost, separate 25%. #460211946
Amount:
$4,245.00

Component Description:
$207.48 credit to be split across 52 Sinclair stations reimbursed $269.71 for invoice 1093 (correct reimbursement amount is $265.72). #1093
Amount:
($3.99)

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 99 stations. #469573
Amount:
$377.14

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #467378
Amount:
$576.96

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #467861
Amount:
$470.30

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 100 stations. #1090
Amount:
$176.70

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 99 stations. #468718
Amount:
$349.51

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 99 stations. #1086
Amount:
$275.35

Component Description:
Legal Service Cost. #467910
Amount:
$50.00

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 100 stations. #1093
Amount:
$269.71

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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 $73,826.00 $73,276.00 N/A $26,957.38 N/A
Total for all systems $5,940,958.05 $2,364,731.12 N/A $1,076,388.83 N/A
Other Expenses $73,826.00 $73,276.00 $26,957.38
Site Security $8,550.00 $8,550.00 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. $6,412.50 N/A
Construction and Electrical Permits $10,000.00 $10,000.00 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. $7,500.00 N/A
Tree Clearing $1,600.00 $1,600.00 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. $1,200.00 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $5,000.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $500.00 $500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $5,000.00 $5,000.00 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. $3,750.00 N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $11,000.00 N/A $4,250.00 N/A
Non-zoning permits $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $16,500.00 $16,500.00 Pre-auction channel transmitter and interior RF system dismantling, removal and disposal including coolant and oil reclamation. N/A N/A
Local Zoning $5,126.00 $5,126.00 See attached American Tower Corporation quote. $3,844.88 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Site Security

Component Description:
Site security cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$4,275.00

Component Description:
Site security cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$2,137.50
Construction and Electrical Permits

Component Description:
Construction and electrical permit cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$5,000.00

Component Description:
Construction and electric permits cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$2,500.00
Tree Clearing

Component Description:
Tree clearing cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$800.00

Component Description:
Tree clearing cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$400.00
MVPD Notification of Channel Change Information not provided.
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Equipment delivery and handling cost 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
Equipment delivery and handling cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$1,250.00
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Medical notification cost. #1135
Amount:
$4,250.00
Non-zoning permits Information not provided.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
Local Zoning

Component Description:
Local zoning costs 50%. #460217584
Amount:
$2,563.25

Component Description:
Local zoning cost 25%. #460217582
Amount:
$1,281.63

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $5,940,958.05 $2,364,731.12 $1,076,388.83

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. No
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. No
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. No

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT.

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  4. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (broadcasters) or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD).

  5. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it will maintain and provide to the Commission detailed records, including receipts, of all costs eligible for reimbursement actually incurred.

  7. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  8. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Lisa Asher

Secretary


09/16/2019

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.

Lisa Asher

Secretary


09/16/2019

Attachments

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