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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:
72958
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WBNX-TV
Channel:
17 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028689
FRN:
0003775640
Date Submitted:
04/06/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

WINSTON BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.

Doing Business As: WINSTON BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.

Lori Bruch

2690 STATE ROAD

CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH 44223

United States

+1 (440) 843-5555 lbruch@wbnx.com Corporation

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

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Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

Lori Bruch

General Manager

Winston Broadcasting Network, Inc.

Lori Bruch

2690 State Road

Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223

United States

+1 (440) 843-5555 lbruch@wbnx.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 Acquire new antennas and new transmitter. Install interim antenna and line for new ch 17 midway on tower in time for transition. Swap out existing main antenna for new top mount antenna

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 Purchase New
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Auxiliary backup
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 ABS-IOT-1
Year 2001
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Single
Power Capacity 13.5 kW

Auxiliary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Manufacturer
Model ULXTE-20
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 13.8 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Unable to retune old transmitter; expect new solid state to be less expensive than new IOT. Iot transmitters are no longer in production

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 Yes
Description To be determined upon completion of site survey.
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

Information not provided.

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 DCXP-1 Paragon
Year 2007
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Single
Power Capacity 25 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 ULXTE-20
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 13.8 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Transmitter cannot be retuned. New tube transmitter expected to exceed cost of new solid state transmitter.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description To be determined upon completion of site survey.
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? No
Type N/A
Size N/A
Other Size N/A
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? No
Size N/A
Channel 14 Costs Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? N/A
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? N/A
Is additional field engineering time needed? N/A
Number of Days N/A

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Parts and equipment

Parts acquired from local hardware stores to complete install and equipment rental for unloading transmitter from delivery truck and for used to complete the install

Site Survey

Site Survey to determine design of new transmitters and RF system and electrical needs

Antennas

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Section Question Response
Antenna Related Expenses Do you have antenna related expenses? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? No
Is the existing antenna directional? Yes
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-30DSC-R P270BNT
Year 2007

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Elliptical
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels/Bays N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 505.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-21ETT / VP-R P270BNT
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna Current antenna is not capable of being retuned.

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? No
Type
Number of channels supported N/A
Frequencies of channels supported N/A
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? N/A
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? Single Channel
Feed Line Size 6 1/8 inches inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? No
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Interim Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Elliptical
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels/Bays N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 638.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-30DSC/VP-R P270BNT
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna Interim antenna necessary for use during new channel construction.

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? S
Feed Line Size 4 1/16 inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an antenna? Yes
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? Yes
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1131 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 120 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line needing to extend existing line to new antenna position

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Interim Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Type Rigid
Diameter 4 1/16 inches
Segment Length 19 ½ '
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 950 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Interim transmission line to be used for interim antenna during new channel construction.

Interim 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)
Description of Use N/A
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 1012028
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 41° 23' 02.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 081° 41' 43.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1130.89 feet
Support Structure Height 1127.94 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 917.97 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner DLM TOWERS LIMITED
Date Constructed 03/30/1993

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
41074 W16DO-D DTV

Other Types of Users

Users
FBI
US Secret Servi
WCDN-LD

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 undocumented/poorly documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Minor Reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

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
Number of Hours N/A
Explanation N/A
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 Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? N/A
Critical Facility N/A
Terrain-Shielded Facility N/A
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
NEPA Section 106 environmental review No
Environmental Assessment No
ASR Modification No
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) No
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 Yes
Number of Days 30
Justification Unknown number of days needed.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Brooks Pierce

Legal advice regarding repack

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? Yes
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 No
Non-zoning permits Yes
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change Yes
FCC License to Cover Application Yes
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application Yes
Other Miscellaneous Expenses Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? Yes
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? Yes
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? Yes

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $1,141,544.71 $1,141,544.71 N/A $1,137,763.00 N/A
Total for all systems $2,593,053.33 $2,836,920.33 N/A $2,441,464.48 N/A
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-20 $604,386.85 $604,386.85 $600,605.14
Site Survey $8,668.10 $8,668.10 cost per vendor invoice US0324654 $8,668.10 N/A
Parts and equipment $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A $6,218.29 N/A
Other Electrical Service: To be determined upon completion of site survey. $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 13.8 kW $585,718.75 $585,718.75 costs per invoices from vendor $585,718.75 cost per invoices from vendor
Auxiliary Transmitter ULXTE-20 $537,157.86 $537,157.86 $537,157.86
Other Electrical Service: To be determined upon completion of site survey. $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 13.8 kW $537,157.86 $537,157.86 costs per invoices from vendor $537,157.86 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Site Survey

Component Description:
request only includes tax, the main invoice amount has already been reimbursed
Amount:
$548.10

Component Description:
site survey for transmitters and RF
Amount:
$8,120.00
Parts and equipment

Component Description:
hose for transmitter coolant system
Amount:
$313.71

Component Description:
unistrut and supplies for transmitter install some items on receipt not reimbursable, not included in requested amount - cover letter attached TIN is station's
Amount:
$160.15

Component Description:
washers and unistrut for transmitter install, other items on receipt not reimbursable, cover letter attached TIN is station's
Amount:
$21.65

Component Description:
BP/GIANT is the name of the vendor. I'm unable to enter it that way in the field above. fuel for forklift used for transmitter install TIN is station's
Amount:
$33.00

Component Description:
unistrut and supplies for transmitter install some items on receipt not reimbursable, not included in requested amount - cover letter attached TIN is station's
Amount:
$308.23

Component Description:
distilled water for flushing transmitter coolant lines some items on receipt not reimbursable, not included in requested amount - cover letter attached TIN is station's
Amount:
$59.22

Component Description:
washers and brackets for transmitter install TIN is station's
Amount:
$89.90

Component Description:
unistrut for transmitter install TIN is station's
Amount:
$146.32

Component Description:
unistrut and supplies for transmitter install TIN is station's
Amount:
$182.26

Component Description:
unistrut for transmitter install
Amount:
$88.29

Component Description:
unistrut for transmitter install TIN is station's
Amount:
$48.77

Component Description:
unistrut and supplies for transmitter install some items on receipt not reimbursable, not included in requested amount - cover letter attached TIN is station's
Amount:
$74.74

Component Description:
scissor lift and trailer used for transmitter install TIN is station's
Amount:
$1,307.55

Component Description:
unistrut for transmitter install
Amount:
$29.43

Component Description:
coolant for transmitter TIN is Station's
Amount:
$210.46

Component Description:
nuts & bolts for transmitter install TIN is station's
Amount:
$130.10

Component Description:
forklift and the corresponding fuel tank were for the offloading and installing of the transmitters from Gates Air TIN is station's
Amount:
$2,226.99

Component Description:
distilled water and trash cans for flushing transmitter coolant lines some items on receipt not reimbursable, not included in requested amount - cover letter attached TIN is station's
Amount:
$49.74

Component Description:
unistrut and supplies for transmitter install some items on receipt not reimbursable, not included in requested amount - cover letter attached TIN is station's
Amount:
$29.17

Component Description:
cable and hose tray for transmitter coolant system
Amount:
$564.00

Component Description:
unistrut for transmitter install TIN is station's
Amount:
$144.61

Component Description:
forklift and the corresponding fuel tank were for the offloading and installing of the transmitters from Gates Air TIN is station's
Amount:
$1,427.74
Other Electrical Service: To be determined upon completion of site survey. Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 13.8 kW

Component Description:
3rd payment, main transmitter
Amount:
$231,218.21

Component Description:
2nd payment for Main Transmitter
Amount:
$177,250.27

Component Description:
1/3 down payment for main transmitter
Amount:
$177,250.27
Other Electrical Service: To be determined upon completion of site survey. Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 13.8 kW

Component Description:
aux transmitter install & proof
Amount:
$42,053.66

Component Description:
3rd payment aux transmitter
Amount:
$171,259.26

Component Description:
1/3 down payment for Backup Transmitter
Amount:
$161,922.47

Component Description:
2nd payment for Backup Transmitter
Amount:
$161,922.47

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 $703,423.62 $931,393.58 N/A $919,993.58 N/A
Total for all systems $2,593,053.33 $2,836,920.33 N/A $2,441,464.48 N/A
Interim Antenna TFU-30DSC/VP-R P270BNT $394,893.62 $412,099.32 $407,099.32
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) $9,570.00 $20,286.37 actual cost, including tax, as provided by vendor invoice $20,286.37 amount includes elbow complex line item and applicable tax
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,750.00 actual cost, including tax, as provided by vendor invoice $6,750.00 actual cost, including tax, as provided by vendor invoice
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 638 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized $350,183.62 $350,183.62 actual cost, including tax, as provided by vendor invoice $350,183.62 please disregard and delete prior filings - invoices dated 2/8/19 and 4/22/19 have been corrected and uploaded again actual cost, including tax, as provided by vendor invoice
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $29,879.33 actual cost, including tax, as provided by vendor invoice $29,879.33 amount includes mounting bracket line item and applicable tax
Primary Antenna TFU-21ETT / VP-R P270BNT $308,530.00 $519,294.26 $512,894.26
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $499,174.75 actual cost, including tax, as provided by vendor invoice $499,174.75 please disregard and delete prior filings - invoices dated 2/8/19 and 4/22/19 have been corrected and uploaded again actual cost, including tax, as provided by vendor invoice
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $13,719.51 actual cost, including tax, as provided by vendor invoice $13,719.51 amount includes elbow complex line item and applicable tax
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost)

Component Description:
N/A
Amount:
N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
install elbows for aux antenna
Amount:
$9,558.00

Component Description:
amount includes elbow complex line item and applicable tax
Amount:
$10,728.37
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
aux antenna line sweep
Amount:
$6,750.00
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 638 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
install of aux antenna
Amount:
$107,434.12

Component Description:
2nd payment invoice for aux antenna along with associated transmission lines as required per FCC Repack Directive and Contract TS19-004A, amount requested reflects the difference between H-pol and E-pol.
Amount:
$153,757.03

Component Description:
amount includes antenna line item and applicable tax
Amount:
$242,749.50

Component Description:
Down payment invoice for aux antenna along with associated transmission lines as required per FCC Repack Directive and Contract TS19-004A, amount requested reflects the difference between H-pol and E-pol.
Amount:
$153,757.03
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost)

Component Description:
amount includes mounting bracket line item and applicable tax
Amount:
$29,879.33
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
install of top mount antenna
Amount:
$246,913.82

Component Description:
2nd payment invoice for Main antenna along with associated transmission lines as required per FCC Repack Directive and Contract TS19-004A, amount requested reflects the difference between H-pol and E-pol.
Amount:
$153,757.03

Component Description:
amount includes antenna line item and applicable tax
Amount:
$252,260.93

Component Description:
Down payment invoice for Main antenna along with associated transmission lines as required per FCC Repack Directive and Contract TS19-004A, amount requested reflects the difference between H-pol and E-pol.
Amount:
$153,757.03
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
amount includes elbow complex line item and applicable tax
Amount:
$13,719.51
Sweep test of existing antenna Information not provided.

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 $159,140.00 $203,607.04 N/A $203,607.04 N/A
Total for all systems $2,593,053.33 $2,836,920.33 N/A $2,441,464.48 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $134,900.00 $185,744.36 $185,744.36
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16" $134,900.00 $185,744.36 actual cost, including tax, as provided by vendor invoice $185,744.36 amount includes transmission line for interim antenna line item and applicable tax
Primary Transmission Line $24,240.00 $17,862.68 $17,862.68
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $24,240.00 $17,862.68 actual cost, including tax, as provided by vendor invoice $17,862.68 amount includes transmission line extension for main antenna line item and applicable tax

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16"

Component Description:
amount includes transmission line for interim antenna line item and applicable tax
Amount:
$116,164.28

Component Description:
aux transmission line install
Amount:
$69,580.08
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8"

Component Description:
amount includes transmission line extension for main antenna line item and applicable tax
Amount:
$17,862.68

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 $394,800.00 $375,000.00 N/A $151,467.80 N/A
Total for all systems $2,593,053.33 $2,836,920.33 N/A $2,441,464.48 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $394,800.00 $375,000.00 $151,467.80
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $200,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $150,000.00 N/A $140,373.00 N/A
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $25,000.00 N/A $11,094.80 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tall Tower (greater than 500') Information not provided.
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
tower reinforcement
Amount:
$140,373.00
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study

Component Description:
structural study
Amount:
$7,250.00

Component Description:
Conduct climbing inspection of WBNX-TV tower in Parma, Ohio. Detail and map tower for TV repack structural analysis study.
Amount:
$3,844.80

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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 $163,065.00 $155,250.00 N/A $19,815.75 N/A
Total for all systems $2,593,053.33 $2,836,920.33 N/A $2,441,464.48 N/A
Outside Professional Services $163,065.00 $155,250.00 $19,815.75
Brooks Pierce $15,000.00 $15,000.00 adjusting estimated costs based on invoices received to date $12,926.50 N/A
Additional Field Engineering Service, 30 Days $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $80,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $4,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application $4,210.00 $4,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 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
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application $2,105.00 $2,000.00 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 N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $6,239.25 N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A $650.00 N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Brooks Pierce

Component Description:
Repack legal services Jan 2019
Amount:
$54.50

Component Description:
Repack legal services May 2019
Amount:
$2,888.50

Component Description:
Repack legal services March 2019
Amount:
$1,801.50

Component Description:
Repack legal services April 2019
Amount:
$2,099.50

Component Description:
Repack legal services June 2019
Amount:
$1,907.50

Component Description:
Repack legal services August 2019
Amount:
$1,503.00

Component Description:
Repack legal services Sept 2019
Amount:
$109.00

Component Description:
Repack legal services October 2019
Amount:
$54.50

Component Description:
Repack legal services November 2019
Amount:
$54.50

Component Description:
Repack legal services July 2019
Amount:
$1,308.50

Component Description:
Requesting reimbursement for line 1 only at this time.
Amount:
$47.50

Component Description:
Repack legal services April 2018
Amount:
$49.50

Component Description:
Repack legal services Feb 2018
Amount:
$107.00

Component Description:
Repack legal services Feb 2019
Amount:
$743.50

Component Description:
Repack legal services Jan 2018
Amount:
$49.50

Component Description:
Repack legal service March 2018
Amount:
$99.00

Component Description:
Repack legal services July 2018
Amount:
$49.50
Additional Field Engineering Service, 30 Days Information not provided.
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, 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 - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Professional Engineering Services Rendered during August, 2019
Amount:
$375.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
engineering services to evaluate the options for side mounted auxiliary / interim antenna
Amount:
$5,176.75

Component Description:
Review of draft to extend CP.
Amount:
$187.50

Component Description:
engineering services, CP top mount antenna
Amount:
$500.00

Component Description:
Consultation for transmitter power required for new antenna
Amount:
$375.00
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless

Component Description:
Review issues with transition delay
Amount:
$375.00

Component Description:
Review issues with transition delay
Amount:
$275.00
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.

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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 $31,080.00 $30,125.00 N/A $8,442.31 N/A
Total for all systems $2,593,053.33 $2,836,920.33 N/A $2,441,464.48 N/A
Other Expenses $31,080.00 $30,125.00 $8,442.31
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $5,000.00 $5,000.00 N/A $294.55 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Station attempting to obtain quote. $4,397.76 N/A
Non-zoning permits $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $1,110.00 amount per receipt for filing Form 2100 $0.00 N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $11,000.00 N/A $3,750.00 N/A
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Impact study $7,890.00 $7,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $325.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
receipt for mailing MVPD notification letters, EIN is for WBNX
Amount:
$280.85

Component Description:
receipt for mailing MVPD notification letters, EIN is for WBNX
Amount:
$13.70
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges Information not provided.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)

Component Description:
removal of old system to make room for new transmitter and line
Amount:
$4,397.76
Non-zoning permits Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application

Component Description:
Fees for filing of CP for auxiliary antenna, EIN is station's
Amount:
$1,110.00
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Medical Notification Mailing
Amount:
$3,750.00
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Impact study Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $2,593,053.33 $2,836,920.33 $2,441,464.48

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. Yes
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. Yes
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.

Pamela J Dourm

Chief Engineer


04/06/2020

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.

Pamela J Dourm

Chief Engineer


04/06/2020

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Final Allocation or Accounting Information 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 and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

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

  3. The above-named entity certifies that all costs identified as "actual costs" herein accurately represent the costs actually paid by the above-named entity, including any discounts, refunds, or rebates.

  4. 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.

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

  6. 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.

Pamela J Dourm

Chief Engineer


04/06/2020

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