Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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CUMULUS LICENSING LLC Doing Business As: CUMULUS LICENSING LLC |
3280 PEACHTREE ROAD, NW SUITE 2300 ATLANTA, GA 30305 United States |
+1 (404) 949-0700 | FCCLicenseManagement@cumulus.com | Limited Liability Company |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Cynthia M Jacobson, PE Consulting Engineer Carl T. Jones Corp. |
7901 Yarnwood Ct. Springfield, VA 22153 United States |
+1 (709) 569-7704 | cjacob@ctjc.com |
Question | Response |
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Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | FM AUXILIARY FACILITY for WMEZ (FM) (FM station impacted by TV repack). This is to construct a new community auxiliary antenna on an existing tower to maintain 3 FM signals during TV repack at the main site. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | No | |
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Model | No model | |
Year | 2000 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Model Type | Analog | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 10 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | FAX10 FM/HD | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Model Type | Analog | |
Solid State Power capacity | 10 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | This transmitter is for a new auxiliary site to keep WMEZ-FM on the air during TV repack work at the main 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 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Other Transmitter Costs | Does the transmitter installation require an Additional Exciter? | No |
Does the transmitter installation require any additional transmitter installation costs? | Yes | |
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? | No | |
Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | Yes |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Heating and Cooling | |
Size | 10 tons | |
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? | Yes | |
Audio Processing | Analog Basic |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is the existing antenna directional? | No | |
Is antenna in operating condition? | No | |
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Circular | |
Type | Cross Dipole | |
ERP: | 10.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | No Model | |
Year | 2000 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is antenna shared? | Yes | |
Is antenna directional? | No | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Circular | |
Type | Cross Dipole | |
ERP: | 100.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | SHPX-8AC-SP | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | New community auxiliary antenna to permit uninterrupted service from FM stations impacted by TV repack. Shared by 3 stations |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | Yes |
Type | New | |
Number of channels supported | 3 | |
Frequencies of channels supported | Upper and lower frequency | |
Frequency | 94.1 MHz - 102.7 MHz | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | Broadband | |
Feed Line Size | 3 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 |
FM Band Pass Filters | Do you require an FM band pass filter? | No |
Notch Filter | Do you require a Notch filter? | No |
De-Icers | Do you require De-Icers? | No |
Radomes | Do you require Radomes? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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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? | No | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | No | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 3 1/8 inches | |
Segment Length | Broadband | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 200 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 3 1/8 inches | |
Segment Length | Broadband | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 500 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | New transmission line run from the combiner to the antenna. This is a shared 3 station system. | |
Interior RF Systems | Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require an additional or replacement Inside RF system including switching, patch panels, and dehydrators? | Yes |
Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require additional or replacement Inside RF system elbows, fitting, hangers, etc.? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Move Equipment |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | No | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | No | |
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 | 1031007 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 30° 36' 20.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 087° 21' 31.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 498.68 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 498.68 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 149.93 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | Cumulus Broadcasting LLC | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1985 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 175 | |
Explanation | Project Management of Transition | |
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 | No | |
Prepare Form 601 | No | |
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services | Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | No | |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | 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 | Yes | |
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 | Yes | |
Number of Days | 30 | |
Justification | Help to install and configure new auxiliary transmission system |
Name | Description |
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Internal Employee Time Costs |
Internal Employee Time Costs |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | Yes | |
FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
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 | |
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 | Yes | |
Type | 950 MHz Licensed Part 74 Systems | |
1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems | Yes |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $186,875.00 | $186,875.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $413,691.72 | $301,134.21 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter FAX10 FM/HD | $186,875.00 | $186,875.00 | $0.00 | ||
Audio Processing - Analog basic | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Other Transmitter-Related Expenses Remote Control | $2,400.00 | $2,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transmitter Installation | $70,500.00 | $70,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
10 Ton system | $37,900.00 | $37,900.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Air Cooled Solid State FM Transmitter 7 - 10 kW Analog | $58,175.00 | $58,175.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,400.00 | $14,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $39,352.50 | $39,953.33 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $413,691.72 | $301,134.21 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Antenna SHPX-8AC-SP | $39,352.50 | $39,953.33 | $0.00 | ||
New FM combiner, cost per channel (depends on power input and min. frequency separation) | $21,782.50 | $18,773.33 | Share cost with WJTQ FM, WMEZ FM, WXBM-FM. See attached quote from ERI, line item 015. | N/A | N/A |
Elbow complex, 3 1/8 | $2,240.00 | $2,240.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
High Power 51 - 100 kW Circularly-polarized | $9,600.00 | $14,523.33 | Share cost with WJTQ FM, WMEZ FM, WXBM-FM. See attached quote from ERI, line item 001. | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $5,730.00 | $4,416.67 | Share cost with WJTQ FM, WMEZ FM, WXBM-FM. See attached quote form ERI, line item 016. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $59,000.00 | $23,333.33 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $413,691.72 | $301,134.21 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $59,000.00 | $23,333.33 | $0.00 | ||
Interior RF Systems: Inside RF system including switching, patch panels and dehydrators | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Interior RF Systems: Elbows, fitting, hangers, etc. | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 3 1/8" broadband | $53,500.00 | $17,833.33 | Share cost with WJTQ FM, WMEZ FM, WXBM-FM. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $73,650.00 | $8,333.33 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $413,691.72 | $301,134.21 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $73,650.00 | $8,333.33 | $0.00 | ||
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') | $73,650.00 | $8,333.33 | This is the quoted $25,000 tower work cost divided by 3 stations sharing the cost. See attached quote from Pensacola Tower Service. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $27,929.22 | $27,929.22 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $413,691.72 | $301,134.21 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $27,929.22 | $27,929.22 | $0.00 | ||
Additional Field Engineering Service, 30 Days | $1,756.72 | $1,756.72 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,710.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $18,462.50 | $18,462.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Internal Employee Time Costs | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $26,885.00 | $14,710.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $413,691.72 | $301,134.21 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $26,885.00 | $14,710.00 | $0.00 | ||
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR): 1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems | $5,850.00 | $2,925.00 | Share cost with WMEZ FM and WXBM-FM. | N/A | N/A |
New Point to Point Microwave System: 950 MHz Licensed Part 74 Systems(price includes 6-foot antennas. Single link and redundant systems are included in this price range) | $18,500.00 | $9,250.00 | Share cost with WMEZ FM and WXBM-FM. | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $200.00 | $200.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $413,691.72 | $301,134.21 | $0.00 |
Question | Response |
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The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | |
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | No |
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Richard S Denning Executive Vice President and General Counsel 11/04/2019 |