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MEREDITH CORPORATION Doing Business As: MEREDITH CORPORATION |
Joshua Pila 1716 LOCUST STREET DES MOINES, IA 50309 United States |
+1 (515) 284-3000 | RegAffairs@meredith.com | Corporation |
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[Confidential] |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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| 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. | No |
| Briefly describe transition plan | We have retuned the translator, replaced mask filter, installed new main antenna and line. We have also replaced translator receive antenna and feed line. All antennas were channel specific. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Retune Existing |
| 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 | Axcera |
| Model | CU500BRD | |
| Year | 2007 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 500 W |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Mask Filter | Does the transmitter require a new mask filter? | Yes |
| Mask Filter Type | Stringent | |
| Power | 350-600W | |
| New Exciter | Is a new exciter needed? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Other Transmitter Costs | ||
| 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 | No | |
| 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 |
| Name | Description |
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Installation and checkout |
Install expenses |
| 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? | 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 | ||
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
| ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | DLP-8B | |
| Year | 2007 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| 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 | ||
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
| ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | DLP-8B | |
| Year | 2019 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | The old antenna was channel specfic |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| 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? | 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? | No |
| Name | Description |
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Installation |
install antenna |
New Receive antenna |
Replace translator receive antenna and line |
| 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 | Flexible Foam | |
| Diameter | 7/8 inches | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 75 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 | Flexible Foam | |
| Diameter | 7/8 inches | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 75 feet per run | |
| Justification for New Transmission Line | Line needed to be replaced due to age | |
| 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 |
| Name | Description |
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Connectors |
new main line connectors |
Jumpers |
feedline jumper |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | No |
| Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for displacement application | 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 | No | |
| Prepare Form 601 | Yes | |
| 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 | 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 | No |
| 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 | 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? | 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 |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $14,950.00 | $3,208.33 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $42,465.50 | $30,723.83 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter CU500BRD | $14,950.00 | $3,208.33 | $0.00 | ||
| Installation and checkout | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 350-600W w mask filter Stringent | $2,950.00 | $1,350.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Retune - UHF and VHF - minor re-channel issues | $11,000.00 | $858.33 | 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 | $10,978.00 | $10,978.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $42,465.50 | $30,723.83 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna DLP-8B | $10,978.00 | $10,978.00 | $0.00 | ||
| New Receive antenna | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Installation | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Horizontal | $5,478.00 | $5,478.00 | 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 | $1,175.00 | $1,175.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $42,465.50 | $30,723.83 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $1,175.00 | $1,175.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Jumpers | $100.00 | $100.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 7/8" | $825.00 | $825.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Connectors | $250.00 | $250.00 | 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 | $14,022.50 | $14,022.50 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $42,465.50 | $30,723.83 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $14,022.50 | $14,022.50 | $0.00 | ||
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,577.50 | $1,577.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare Form 601 | $755.00 | $755.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $3,025.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,052.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $2,102.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,710.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $1,340.00 | $1,340.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $42,465.50 | $30,723.83 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $1,340.00 | $1,340.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $500.00 | $500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $305.00 | $305.00 | 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) | $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 | $42,465.50 | $30,723.83 | $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. | Larence Oaks Manager of repack Meredith 11/12/2019 |
