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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:
89274
Service:
FM
Call Sign:
WUND-FM
File Number:
0000086657
FRN:
0024665291
Eligibility Status:
Eligible
Date Submitted:
05/05/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

WUNC PUBLIC RADIO, LLC

Doing Business As: WUNC PUBLIC RADIO, LLC

CAMPUS BOX 0915

120 FRIDAY CENTER DRIVE

CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517

United States

+1 (919) 445-9150 WUNC@WUNC.ORG Government Entity

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

[Confidential]

 

 

 


Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact.

 

 

 

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 Please refer to FCC Form 399 Eligibility Certification Explanation

Transmitters

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Section Question Response
Transmitter Related Expenses Do you have transmitter related expenses? No

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)
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 Middle
Polarization Circular
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels 2
Design power capacity in use 53.0 %
Lower Limit 88.90 MHz
Upper Limit 88.90 MHz
ERP: 50.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model None
Year 2002

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Ownership Owned
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Middle
Polarization Circular
Type Other
Other Antenna Type FM Circularly Polarized
ERP: 11.5 kW
Manufacturer
Model Rototiller MPX-3E
Year 2016
Justification for New Antenna Please refer to FCC Form 399 Eligibility Certification Explanation

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
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
FM Band Pass Filters Do you require an FM band pass filter? No
Notch Filter Do you require a Notch filter? No
De-Icers Do you require De-Icers? No
Radomes Do you require Radomes? No

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Dish Technologies

Antenna Installation

Structural Analysis required by WUND-TV

Structural Analysis Required by WUND-TV

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)
Ownership Owned
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 Other
Other Diameter 1 5/8 inches
Segment Length Other
Other Segment Length 0.0 feet
Number of parallel runs 0
Length 0 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Flexible Air
Diameter 1 5/8 inches
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 700 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Please refer to FCC Form 399 Eligibility Certification Explanation
Interior RF Systems Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require an additional or replacement Inside RF system including switching, patch panels, and dehydrators? Yes
Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require additional or replacement Inside RF system elbows, fitting, hangers, etc.? Yes

Primary 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? No

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? No
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility No
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility No
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
Prepare Form 601 No
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility No
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility No
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
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 No
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service No

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Additional Repack Legal Services Not Otherwise Specified in Form 399

Additional Repack Legal Services Not Otherwise Specified in Form 399

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
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)? No
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? No
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
1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems No

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Auxiliary Antenna License Application

Auxiliary Antenna License Application

Auxiliary Antenna CP Modification

Auxiliary Antenna CP Modification

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Information not provided.

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 $24,854.12 $29,432.03 N/A $13,977.91 N/A
Total for all systems $67,756.18 $67,072.65 N/A $40,877.37 N/A
Primary Antenna Rototiller MPX-3E $24,854.12 $29,432.03 $13,977.91
Dish Technologies $7,224.12 $7,224.12 N/A $0.00 N/A
High Power 11 kW - 25 kW Circularly-polarized $7,900.00 $12,477.91 Additional expenses were incurred as indicated in the attached invoices. $12,477.91 Additional expenses were incurred as indicated in the attached invoices.
Structural Analysis required by WUND-TV $1,500.00 $1,500.00 N/A $1,500.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $5,730.00 $5,730.00 N/A N/A N/A
Side Mount antenna brackets $2,500.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Dish Technologies

Component Description:
Antenna Installation
Amount:
$7,224.12
High Power 11 kW - 25 kW Circularly-polarized

Component Description:
Auxiliary Antenna and Freight Cost
Amount:
$12,477.91
Structural Analysis required by WUND-TV

Component Description:
Structural Analysis
Amount:
$1,500.00
Sweep test of existing antenna Information not provided.
Side Mount antenna brackets 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 $28,642.06 $22,646.62 N/A $19,439.56 N/A
Total for all systems $67,756.18 $67,072.65 N/A $40,877.37 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $28,642.06 $22,646.62 $19,439.56
Interior RF Systems: Inside RF system including switching, patch panels and dehydrators $2,335.00 $2,335.00 N/A $2,335.00 N/A
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" $23,100.00 $17,104.56 N/A $17,104.56 N/A
Interior RF Systems: Elbows, fitting, hangers, etc. $3,207.06 $3,207.06 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Interior RF Systems: Inside RF system including switching, patch panels and dehydrators

Component Description:
Controller
Amount:
$2,335.00
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8"

Component Description:
Cable, Connector and Attachment
Amount:
$17,104.56
Interior RF Systems: Elbows, fitting, hangers, etc. Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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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 $8,225.00 $8,959.00 N/A $4,663.00 N/A
Total for all systems $67,756.18 $67,072.65 N/A $40,877.37 N/A
Outside Professional Services $8,225.00 $8,959.00 $4,663.00
Additional Repack Legal Services Not Otherwise Specified in Form 399 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 N/A $2,219.00 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,235.00 $2,235.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $1,280.00 $1,280.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form $1,710.00 $2,444.00 Additional expenses were incurred as indicated in the attached invoices. $2,444.00 Additional expenses were incurred as indicated in the attached invoices.

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Additional Repack Legal Services Not Otherwise Specified in Form 399

Component Description:
Non-Catalog Legal Services
Amount:
$182.00

Component Description:
Additional Repack Legal Services Not Otherwise Specified in Form 399
Amount:
$1,774.50

Component Description:
Additional Repack Legal Services Not Otherwise Specified in Form 399
Amount:
$217.00

Component Description:
Additional Repack Legal Services Not Otherwise Specified in Form 399
Amount:
$45.50
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form

Component Description:
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form
Amount:
$2,397.50

Component Description:
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form
Amount:
$46.50

Cost Information

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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 $6,035.00 $6,035.00 N/A $2,796.90 N/A
Total for all systems $67,756.18 $67,072.65 N/A $40,877.37 N/A
Other Expenses $6,035.00 $6,035.00 $2,796.90
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $200.00 $200.00 N/A N/A N/A
Auxiliary Antenna CP Modification $3,000.00 $3,000.00 N/A $2,067.60 N/A
Auxiliary Antenna License Application $2,500.00 $2,500.00 N/A $729.30 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $335.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application Information not provided.
Auxiliary Antenna CP Modification

Component Description:
Auxiliary Antenna CP Modification
Amount:
$1,317.60

Component Description:
Preparation of Technical Portion of Aux CP Modification
Amount:
$750.00
Auxiliary Antenna License Application

Component Description:
Legal Fees for preparation and filing of Aux License Application
Amount:
$479.30

Component Description:
Preparation of technical portion of aux antenna license application
Amount:
$250.00
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $67,756.18 $67,072.65 $40,877.37

Reimbursement Status

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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

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.

Nora Casper

Finance Director


05/05/2020

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.

Nora Casper

Finance Director


05/05/2020

Attachments

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