Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK Doing Business As: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK |
3701 FERN VALLEY ROAD LOUISVILLE, KY 40219 United States |
+1 (502) 964-2121 | TOM@WBNA21.COM | Not-for-Profit |
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[Confidential] |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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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. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | KBPX-LD transitioned in May 2019 from channel 46 to channel 27 and entered into a channel sharing agreement with KQHO-LD. |
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? | Yes | |
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Model | TRN5X-4D-U-C | |
Year | 2018 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 1 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 | TRN-5X-U-38-C | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 3.3 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Needed to move transmitter site to achieve comparable coverage from preexisting licensed parameters - new transmitter site required transmitter with more power in order to achieve comparable coverage at new site/elevation |
Section | Question | Response |
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Other Transmitter Costs | ||
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? | Yes | |
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? | No |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | Yes |
Size | 15.0 square feet |
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? | 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 | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Cross Dipole | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | PHP-80U22211E | |
Year | 2002 |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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12895 | KETH-TV |
24436 | KLTJ |
53847 | KXLN-DT |
60537 | KFTH-DT |
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? | Yes | |
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 | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Circular | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 2 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 9 | |
Lower Limit | 548.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 554.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 16.7 % | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | PSIUP3EC-27-CP | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Moved off of ATC tower with Shared antenna and had to purchase new antenna for new transmitter site to use for KBPX-LD and channel sharee KQHO-LD |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | No |
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? | Yes |
Power Dividers | Does the panel antenna require power dividers? | Yes |
Number of Power Dividers | 8 | |
Cable Harness | Does the panel antenna require cable harness? | 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 | Leased | |
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | Yes | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 8 3/16 inches | |
Segment Length | 19 3/4 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1730 feet per run |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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60537 | KFTH-DT |
12895 | KETH-TV |
24436 | KLTJ |
53847 | KXLN-DT |
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 | 1 5/8 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 225 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Moved off shared antenna at ATC site, could not bring TX line to new location, needed new TX line. | |
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 |
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 | Construct New |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Candelabra | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1064696 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 29° 34' 16.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 095° 30' 38.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1973.07 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1842.17 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 76.77 feet | |
Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
Tower Owner | American Towers LLC | |
Date Constructed | 11/19/2001 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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12895 | KETH-TV | DTV |
60537 | KFTH-DT | DTV |
24436 | KLTJ | DTV |
53847 | KXLN-DT | DTV |
Section | Question | Response |
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Construct New Tower | Use | Primary (Main) |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Height | 1066.00 feet | |
Justification for New Tower | Channel Change required moving to new location on an existing building from prior ATC tower in order to replicate approximate existing coverage pattern after move from Channel 46 to Channel 27 |
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? | 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 | No | |
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 | Yes | |
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 | Yes |
RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | Yes | |
Number of Days | 4 | |
Justification | Supervision of installation of new transmitter and antenna at new rooftop site, field survey measurements for coverage verification |
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? | Yes | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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IP BASED STL |
Internet based STL from Studio to transmitter used to deliver broadcast feed |
INTERNAL PROJECT MGMT |
Internal licensee project management expenses (time based) outside ordinary staff responsibilities. |
KQHO CHANNEL SHAREE EXPENSES |
Relocation expenses for KQHO-LD, channel sharee of KBPX-LD |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $131,700.00 | $60,272.20 | N/A | $57,029.95 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,343,860.00 | $343,102.20 | N/A | $97,208.15 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter TRN-5X-U-38-C | $131,700.00 | $60,272.20 | $57,029.95 | ||
Other -- Building Addition Size: 15.0 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,400.00 | $6,000.00 | N/A | $5,087.75 | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 2.501 - 3.999 kW | $106,300.00 | $41,272.20 | N/A | $41,272.20 | N/A |
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation | $10,000.00 | $12,000.00 | Installation located on 87th floor of commercial building required special techiques and conditions to install using specialized crew that had to travel to install. | $10,670.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Other -- Building Addition Size: 15.0 | Information not provided. |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 2.501 - 3.999 kW | |
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $46,755.00 | $46,755.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,343,860.00 | $343,102.20 | N/A | $97,208.15 | N/A |
Primary Antenna PSIUP3EC-27-CP | $46,755.00 | $46,755.00 | $0.00 | ||
Side Mount antenna brackets | $4,625.00 | $4,625.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | $5,730.00 | $5,730.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Power Dividers (each, for panel antenna system, if not included in antenna cost) | $10,400.00 | $10,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Broadband Panel, 9 bay, 15.0kW input, Circular | $26,000.00 | $26,000.00 | 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 | $5,400.00 | $5,400.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,343,860.00 | $343,102.20 | N/A | $97,208.15 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $5,400.00 | $5,400.00 | $0.00 | ||
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | $5,400.00 | $5,400.00 | 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 | $2,961,330.00 | $32,000.00 | N/A | $25,191.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,343,860.00 | $343,102.20 | N/A | $97,208.15 | N/A |
Primary Tower GTOWER | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
Primary Tower | $2,961,330.00 | $32,000.00 | $25,191.00 | ||
New tower between 1000' and 1500' without elevator, presumptive soil conditions | $2,803,580.00 | $0.00 | Not a new tower - mounting on roof of existing building. | N/A | N/A |
Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $157,750.00 | $32,000.00 | N/A | $25,191.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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New tower between 1000' and 1500' without elevator, presumptive soil conditions | Information not provided. |
Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $89,230.00 | $89,230.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,343,860.00 | $343,102.20 | N/A | $97,208.15 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $89,230.00 | $89,230.00 | $0.00 | ||
Additional Field Engineering Service, 4 Days | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | 4 days @$2,500.00 per day | N/A | N/A |
RF Exposure Measurements | $12,100.00 | $12,100.00 | 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 |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,710.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $52,600.00 | $52,600.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $3,262.50 | $3,262.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $0.00 | $0.00 | 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 | $109,445.00 | $109,445.00 | N/A | $14,987.20 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,343,860.00 | $343,102.20 | N/A | $97,208.15 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $109,445.00 | $109,445.00 | $14,987.20 | ||
KQHO CHANNEL SHAREE EXPENSES | $40,000.00 | $40,000.00 | Expenses of channel sharee KQHO associated with repack/transition, including legal fees, project management, Form 2100 and Form 399 completion, consulting engineer work, etc. | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,110.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
INTERNAL PROJECT MGMT | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | 200 hours @$100 p/h for supervision and other services in excess of employee regular responsibilities. | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $8,000.00 | $8,000.00 | removal of TX line and old transmitter from ATC tower site. | N/A | N/A |
IP BASED STL | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | $14,987.20 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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KQHO CHANNEL SHAREE EXPENSES | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
INTERNAL PROJECT MGMT | 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) | Information not provided. |
IP BASED STL | |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $3,343,860.00 | $343,102.20 | $97,208.15 |
Question | Response |
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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 |
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. | Tom Fawbush General Manager 07/21/2020 |
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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). |
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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. | Tom Fawbush GM 07/21/2020 |
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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. |
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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. | Tom Fawbush GM 07/21/2020 |