| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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ALABAMA HERITAGE COMMUNICATIONS LLC Doing Business As: ALABAMA HERITAGE COMMUNICATIONS LLC |
Kathy Bridges PO Box 3248 OXFORD, AL 36203 United States |
+1 (256) 831-4624 | kbridges@TV24.TV | Limited Liability Company |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
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[Confidential] |
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| Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Samuel Hariton Widelity |
4031 University Drive Ste. 100 Fairfax, VA 22030 United States |
+1 (339) 222-8107 | sam.hariton@widelity.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | No |
| Briefly describe transition plan | Alabama Heritage Communications LLC will replace the transmitter and antenna for WEAC-CD. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
| 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 | DTXPRO-1.2KU | |
| Year | 2010 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power Capacity | 1.2 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | UAXTE-2R37 | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 1.2 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | Current transmitter manufacturer is out of business and parts can no longer be obtained and tech support no longer available. |
| 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 | No | |
| Description | N/A | |
| 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 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
| 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? | No | |
| Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Class A |
| 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: | 12.8 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | SL-8 | |
| Year | 2011 |
| 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? | No | |
| New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Class A |
| 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: | 13.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | ATC-BCE78M-V3-35 | |
| Year | 2017 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | Not feasible to retune the existing antenna to new FCC granted frequency. Even if possible the antenna would have to be returned to Kathrein (Scala no longer in business). With shipping, station would be off the air for unrealistic amount of time. |
| 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? | No |
| Broadband or Single Channel? | N/A | |
| Feed Line Size | N/A | |
| 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 |
|---|---|
Explanation of Antenna Choice |
The ATC-BCE78M-V3-35 is an ad-on to the horizontally polarized ATC-BCE78M-35. The cost estimate breaks out the cost of the upgrade ($2,000). |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
| Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| 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 | 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 | 1037002 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 33° 37' 20.0" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 085° 52' 19.0" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 203.08 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 203.08 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 1660.08 feet | |
| Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
| Tower Owner | WOODARD BROADCASTING CO INC | |
| Date Constructed | 02/01/1990 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 73609 | WVOK-FM | FM |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | No study needed |
| Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | No reinforcements needed |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
| Number of Hours | 595 | |
| Explanation | WEAC-CD requires the aid of outside project management services in order to fulfill the requirements of the repack. WEAC-CD does not have sufficient resource capacity and expertise in house to handle all of the transition requirements. | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| Quantity | N/A | |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | No | |
| 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 | No | |
| Number of Days | N/A | |
| Justification | N/A |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Attorney Fees - Other Matters |
Legal Services |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
| 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? | No | |
| Permit and Filing Costs | Local Zoning | No |
| Non-zoning permits | No | |
| 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)? | No |
| Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | Yes | |
| Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | No | |
| 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 |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $126,000.00 | $86,840.05 | N/A | $84,751.83 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $490,351.50 | $353,952.20 | N/A | $163,684.36 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter UAXTE-2R37 | $126,000.00 | $86,840.05 | $84,751.83 | ||
| UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | $126,000.00 | $86,840.05 | see Estimated Cost Justification WEAC-CD-110-1st Primary Transmitter - UHF Air-Cooled Solid State, 1-2.5 kW v1 | $84,751.83 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $26,300.00 | $7,500.00 | N/A | $7,500.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $490,351.50 | $353,952.20 | N/A | $163,684.36 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna ATC-BCE78M-V3-35 | $26,300.00 | $7,500.00 | $7,500.00 | ||
| UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic | $26,300.00 | $7,500.00 | Per Estimated Cost Justification WEAC-CD-210-Primary Antenna - UHF Lower Power Side Mount v0 | $7,500.00 | N/A |
| Explanation of Antenna Choice | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic | |
| Explanation of Antenna Choice | Information not provided. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $84,200.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $3,000.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $490,351.50 | $353,952.20 | N/A | $163,684.36 | N/A |
| Primary Tower TOWER | $84,200.00 | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | ||
| Short Tower (less than 500') | $84,200.00 | $3,000.00 | Please see Barry Harbin Sand Mtn Tower Quote | $3,000.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Short Tower (less than 500') |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $236,211.50 | $239,017.15 | N/A | $68,232.53 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $490,351.50 | $353,952.20 | N/A | $163,684.36 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $236,211.50 | $239,017.15 | $68,232.53 | ||
| Attorney Fees - Other Matters | $8,291.50 | $8,291.50 | see Estimated Cost Justification WEAC-CD-550-Attorney Fees - Other Matters v1 | $8,284.35 | N/A |
| RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $6,030.65 | Estimated Cost Justification WEAC-CD-590-Prepare and_or Review Reimbursement Form v1 | $6,030.65 | N/A |
| Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $1,000.00 | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | 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 | $3,314.03 | N/A |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | $772.50 | N/A |
| Project management of the transition | $94,010.00 | $99,675.00 | Please see attached quote from Widelity | $43,061.00 | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $5,770.00 | Estimated Cost Justification WEAC-CD-550-Attorney Fees - Special Temporary Authorization v0 | $5,770.00 | N/A |
| Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Attorney Fees - Other Matters | |
| RF Exposure Measurements | Information not provided. |
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | |
| Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | Information not provided. |
| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
| Project management of the transition | |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
| Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | Information not provided. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $17,640.00 | $17,595.00 | N/A | $200.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $490,351.50 | $353,952.20 | N/A | $163,684.36 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $17,640.00 | $17,595.00 | $200.00 | ||
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,070.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $325.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $200.00 | Estimated Cost Justification WEAC-CD-610-FCC Filing Fee - Special Temporary Authorization v0 | $200.00 | N/A |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | There is a $4,500 shipping cost estimate is for the transmitter, shipping cost for antenna is yet to be determined. See attached invoices. | $0.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | Information not provided. |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
| FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | Information not provided. |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $490,351.50 | $353,952.20 | $163,684.36 |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | No |
| Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | No |
| All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | No |
| 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. |
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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. | Kathy Bridges Office Manager 05/18/2020 |
| 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). |
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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. | Kathy Bridges Office Manager 05/18/2020 |
