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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:
6126
Service:
FM
Call Sign:
WGUC
File Number:
0000085309
FRN:
0006943047
Eligibility Status:
Eligible
Date Submitted:
10/10/2019

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

CINCINNATI PUBLIC RADIO, INC.

Doing Business As: CINCINNATI PUBLIC RADIO, INC.

Donald Danko

1223 CENTRAL PARKWAY

CINCINNATI, OH 45214

United States

+1 (513) 419-7123 ddanko@cinradio.org Not-for-Profit

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 Tower work on our main tower will dictate how, when and length of time we need to transition to the backup transmitter site. Whenever conditions allow we will broadcast from the main tower.

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)
Ownership Owned
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model Flexiva
Year 2015
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Model Type Hybrid
Solid State Power Capacity 20 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? No
Manufacturer
Model Flexiva compact
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Model Type Analog
Solid State Power capacity 3.5 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Transmitter is to establish a backup broadcasting site to be used during repacking project which requires WGUC to go off the air during tower work at our main transmitter site.
Does the transmitter require the purchase of a new HD Importer? No
Does the transmitter require the purchase of a new HD Exporter? No

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Other Transmitter Costs Does the transmitter installation require an Additional Exciter? No
Does the transmitter installation require any additional transmitter installation costs? No
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? No
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) No
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Added 40 amp breaker and cable from electrical panel.
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? No
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? No
Other Transmitter-Related Expenses Does the replacement transmitter require a Remote Control? Yes
Does the replacement transmitter require an RDS Encoder? No
Does the replacement transmitter require Audio Processing? No

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

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)
Ownership Owned
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? Yes
Is the existing antenna directional? No
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Middle
Polarization Circular
Type Other
Other Antenna Type FM rototiller
ERP: 40.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model SHP-4A
Year 2005

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

Facility ID Call Sign
74302 WVXU

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Ownership Owned
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Bottom
Polarization Circular
Type Other
Other Antenna Type Rototiller
ERP: 9.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model LPX-2E
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Transmitter is to establish a backup broadcasting site to be used during repacking project which requires WGUC to go off the air during tower work at our main transmitter site.

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? No
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? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? No
FM Band Pass Filters Do you require an FM band pass filter? Yes
Notch Filter Do you require a Notch filter? No
De-Icers Do you require De-Icers? No
Radomes Do you require Radomes? No

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)
Ownership Owned
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 Flexible Air
Diameter 3 inches
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 800 feet per run

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

Facility ID Call Sign
74302 WVXU

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Flexible Air
Diameter 1 5/8 inches
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 500 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Transmitter is to establish a backup broadcasting site to be used during repacking project which requires WGUC to go off the air during tower work at our main transmitter site.
Interior RF Systems Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require an additional or replacement Inside RF system including switching, patch panels, and dehydrators? No
Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require additional or replacement Inside RF system elbows, fitting, hangers, etc.? Yes

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

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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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? Yes
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) Yes
Others Types of Users 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 1013618
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 39° 07' 30.4" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 084° 29' 56.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 865.80 feet
Support Structure Height 791.00 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 844.15 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner SCRIPPS MEDIA, INC.
Date Constructed 12/16/2010

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
74302 WVXU FM
10140 WUBE-FM FM
168413 WBQC-LD LPD
19432 DWBQC-LP LPA
59438 WCPO-TV DTV

Other Types of Users

Users
Various 2-way

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: No study needed
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: No reinforcements needed

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? No
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility No
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility No
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 2
Prepare Form 601 No
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application No
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application No
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations No
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement No
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service No

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
Permit and Filing Costs FCC Construction Permit Major Change 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)? 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
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR) Frequency Coordination for Unidirection System No
Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System No
New Point to Point Microwave System No
1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems 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 $34,750.00 $16,100.00 N/A $15,643.54 N/A
Total for all systems $249,852.50 $102,165.00 N/A $91,794.46 N/A
Primary Transmitter Flexiva compact $34,750.00 $16,100.00 $15,643.54
Air Cooled Solid State FM Transmitter 3.5 - 6 kW Analog $32,250.00 $15,000.00 Needed to establish a backup transmitter site to maintain a signal during the repack tower work at our main site which will require WGUC to go off air. $14,992.28 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Added 40 amp breaker and cable from electrical panel. $100.00 $100.00 provide needed electricity to transmitter $75.58 N/A
Other Transmitter-Related Expenses Remote Control $2,400.00 $1,000.00 to remotely control and report transmitter parameters $575.68 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Air Cooled Solid State FM Transmitter 3.5 - 6 kW Analog

Component Description:
Order is split between both CPR stations (WGUC and WVXU)
Amount:
$14,992.28
Other Electrical Service: Added 40 amp breaker and cable from electrical panel.

Component Description:
Split between both CPR stations (WGUC and WVXU)
Amount:
$75.58
Other Transmitter-Related Expenses Remote Control

Component Description:
These are monthly invoices split between both CPR stations (WGUC and WVXU)
Amount:
$575.68

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 $28,642.50 $26,315.00 N/A $25,365.00 N/A
Total for all systems $249,852.50 $102,165.00 N/A $91,794.46 N/A
Primary Antenna LPX-2E $28,642.50 $26,315.00 $25,365.00
High Power 6 kW - 10 kW Circularly-polarized $5,885.00 $8,315.00 2-bay antenna with expedited manufacturing which was needed to make original timeline as set by tower owner. $8,315.00 N/A
FM Band pass filter (depends on power input and number of sections) $15,757.50 $11,000.00 N/A $10,490.00 N/A
Side Mount antenna brackets $7,000.00 $7,000.00 N/A $6,560.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
High Power 6 kW - 10 kW Circularly-polarized

Component Description:
This is for one antenna and expedited manufacturing to meet the timeline for the tower crew as set by tower owner.
Amount:
$8,315.00
FM Band pass filter (depends on power input and number of sections)

Component Description:
cost of (1) band pass filter with expedited manufacturing
Amount:
$10,490.00
Side Mount antenna brackets

Component Description:
This invoice is split between both CPR stations (WVXU and WGUC)
Amount:
$6,560.00

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 $20,000.00 $17,500.00 N/A $16,881.32 N/A
Total for all systems $249,852.50 $102,165.00 N/A $91,794.46 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $20,000.00 $17,500.00 $16,881.32
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" $16,500.00 $14,000.00 N/A $13,785.00 N/A
Interior RF Systems: Elbows, fitting, hangers, etc. $3,500.00 $3,500.00 Misc hangers, grounding kits, hoisting grips, connectors $3,096.32 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8"

Component Description:
transmission line for one station
Amount:
$13,785.00
Interior RF Systems: Elbows, fitting, hangers, etc.

Component Description:
Invoice for misc RF components to connect Transmitter to filter
Amount:
$549.38

Component Description:
The misc items are to be split between CPR's two stations (WVXU and WGUC)
Amount:
$2,546.94

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 $157,750.00 $40,000.00 N/A $31,821.50 N/A
Total for all systems $249,852.50 $102,165.00 N/A $91,794.46 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $157,750.00 $40,000.00 $31,821.50
Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') $157,750.00 $40,000.00 N/A $31,821.50 N/A

Components

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

Component Description:
invoice split between both of CPR's stations (WGUC and WVXU)
Amount:
$17,346.50

Component Description:
split between CPR's two stations (WGUC and WVXU)
Amount:
$14,475.00

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 $2,860.00 $1,900.00 N/A $1,747.75 N/A
Total for all systems $249,852.50 $102,165.00 N/A $91,794.46 N/A
Outside Professional Services $2,860.00 $1,900.00 $1,747.75
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs $300.00 $300.00 N/A $250.00 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,560.00 $1,600.00 N/A $1,497.75 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs

Component Description:
invoice split between both CPR stations
Amount:
$250.00
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
Invoice split between both CPR stations (WGUC and WVXU)
Amount:
$650.00

Component Description:
invoice split between both CPR stations (WGUC and WVXU)
Amount:
$550.00

Component Description:
Invoice split between both CPR stations
Amount:
$297.75

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 $5,850.00 $350.00 N/A $335.35 N/A
Total for all systems $249,852.50 $102,165.00 N/A $91,794.46 N/A
Other Expenses $5,850.00 $350.00 $335.35
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR): 1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems $5,850.00 $350.00 N/A $335.35 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR): 1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems

Component Description:
invoice split between both CPR stations (WGUC and WVXU)
Amount:
$335.35

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $249,852.50 $102,165.00 $91,794.46

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.

Donald J Danko , Jr .

VP for Engineering and Operations


10/10/2019

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