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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:
61216
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WHIZ-TV
Channel:
30 (UHF)
File Number:
0000027921
FRN:
0032272452
Date Submitted:
07/21/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

SOUTHEASTERN OHIO TELEVISION SYSTEM

Doing Business As: SOUTHEASTERN OHIO TELEVISION SYSTEM

Henry C Littick

629 Downard Road

Zanesville, OH 43701

United States

+1 (740) 452-5431 hlittick@whizmediagroup.com General Partnership

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

Kevin J Buente

Chief Engineer

Southeastern Ohio Television System

Kevin Buente

629 Downard Road

Zanesville, OH 43701

United States

+1 (740) 452-5431 kbuente@whizmediagroup.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. No
Briefly describe transition plan Install new Tx, and interim antenna. Switch over to interim antenna with existing Tx. Install new top mount antenna, plumb RF to new antenna. Test.

Transmitters

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Section Question Response
Transmitter Related Expenses Do you have transmitter related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmitter

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Add 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 Sigma CD
Year 2001
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 50 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? No
Manufacturer
Model ULXTE-40
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 25.3 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Gates Air unable to retune old IOT 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) Yes
Power 150 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Labor and parts to supply power to WHIZ transmitter.
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

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Estimated Tax

Tax

Installation and Proof

Install and Proof of Performance of new transmitter system.

RF Test Load

40kW broadband UHF Testing Load

Estimated Shipping

Shipping

Mask Filter

40kW UHF, 6-Sections, 3db Ybrid, Channel 30

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? No
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 Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels 40
Design power capacity in use 100.0 %
Lower Limit 479.00 MHz
Upper Limit 632.00 MHz
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 620.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-O4-10/40H-1-T
Year 2006

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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? No
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: 506.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ATW16H2-ETOX-30H
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna Existing antenna can not meet pattern requirements of assigned channel.

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?
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?
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? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Elliptical
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels/Bays 16
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 700.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 95.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 500.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model 230ECN-16-30/40
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna Move ch.40 over to interim antenna to replace current top mount antenna with new ch.30 top mount antenna.

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
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 an 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? No

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 Utilize Existing
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 Dielectric
Type Rigid
Diameter 7 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 585 feet per run

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Line Sweep and Tune

Tune Elbow Complexes to correct Channel

Rigid Transmission Line - Copper

Rigid transmission line piece to connect existing line to antenna

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 Flexible Air
Diameter 5 inches
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 491 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Provide RF to interim aux antenna that is being rented.

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

threaded rod kit

3/8-inch threaded rod kit. Includes qty 5 12-inch rod, ceiling mounting plate, nuts/washers for use with EWG or HELIAX.

Half inch hardware

1/2-inch hardware, kit of 10, with 1-1/4-inch fillister-head bolts, lock washers and nuts.

Hoisting Grip Kit

Hoisting grip hanger kit to attach HELIAX hoisting grips to tower. Includes 18-inches of chain, 12-inch x 12-inch turnbuckle, and two shackles. One required for each hoisting grip and one hoisting grip required for each 200-feet of vertical run

Round member adapter

Round member adapter for 4 to 5-inch round members. Kit of 10. Stainless steel clamps to mount 1/2 to 4-inch cable hangers to round support members. Two each are required for 3 and 4-inch cable hangers.

Standard Hangers

Standard hangers, kit of 10, for 5-inch coaxial cable and EW20 HELIAX waveguide

Wall Feed Through

Wall/Roof Feed Thru, Single Entrance, for 5-inch cable

EIA Flanges

6-1/8 in EIA Female Flange with gas barrier for 5-inch air HELIAX (HJ9-series).

Ground Kit

Grounding kit, qty. 1, 24-inch cable with 1-hole factory attached lug for 5-inch coax

Hoisting Grip

Hoisting Grip for 5-inch coaxial cables

threaded rod kit

3/8-inch threaded rod kit. Includes qty 5 24-inch rod, ceiling mounting plate, nuts/washers for use with EWG or HELIAX.

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 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? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1232923
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 39° 55' 42.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 081° 59' 07.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 502.95 feet
Support Structure Height 459.97 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 908.13 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Southeastern Ohio Television System
Date Constructed 06/19/2002

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
183304 WZVL FM

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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: Serious 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? Yes

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? Yes
Number of Hours 595
Explanation WHIZ-TV requires the aid of outside project management services in order to fulfill the requirements of the repack. WHIZ-TV does not have sufficient resource capacity and expertise in house to handle all of the reimbursement repack tasks.
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 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 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) Yes
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 No
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service No
Number of Days N/A
Justification N/A

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

DowTherm Removal

Coolant for existing transmitter has to be properly disposed of.

Other Expenses

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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? Yes
Permit and Filing Costs Local Zoning No
Non-zoning permits No
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change No
FCC License to Cover Application No
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? No
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

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 $1,237,427.03 $1,049,999.73 N/A $1,049,734.49 N/A
Total for all systems $3,296,443.18 $2,196,427.21 N/A $1,867,487.25 N/A
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-40 $1,237,427.03 $1,049,999.73 $1,049,734.49
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW $947,000.00 $775,172.87 per Estimated Cost Justification WHIZ-110-1st Primary Transmitter - UHF Liquid Cooled Solid State 21-31 kW v1 $774,907.67 N/A
Installation and Proof $69,484.48 $69,484.48 See Estimated Cost Justification WHIZ-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Installation and Proof v1 $69,484.46 N/A
Mask Filter $145,806.75 $145,806.75 Estimated Cost Justification WHIZ-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Mask Filter v0 $145,806.75 N/A
Estimated Shipping $0.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
RF Test Load $20,637.08 $20,637.08 Estimated Cost Justification WHIZ-110-1st Primary Transmitter - RF Test Load v0 $20,637.08 N/A
Estimated Tax $0.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Labor and parts to supply power to WHIZ transmitter. $28,948.72 $28,948.72 Please see WHIZ-TV Primary Transmitter - Electrical Revision Justification Cover Letter $28,948.72 N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA $25,550.00 $9,949.83 per Estimated Cost Justification WHIZ-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Transformer 3-phase/480v - 150 KVA v0 $9,949.81 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW

Component Description:
ULXTE-40 Transmitter
Amount:
$221,554.56

Component Description:
"A. Transmitter B. Mask Filter System C. RF Test Load D. Electrical E. Installation & Proof"
Amount:
$224,472.80

Component Description:
Mount new panel tub to wall near main switchgear.
Amount:
$4,162.18

Component Description:
ULXTE-40 Transmitter
Amount:
$240,912.75

Component Description:
Invoice moved to correct budget category per NMI message.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Invoice moved to correct budget category per NMI message.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Invoice moved to correct budget category per NMI message.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
ULXTE-40 Transmitter
Amount:
$70,640.45

Component Description:
SITE SURVEY, ADVANCED TIER 2
Amount:
$13,164.93
Installation and Proof

Component Description:
WHIZ-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Installation and Proof
Amount:
$26,622.81

Component Description:
Amazon
Amount:
$32.52

Component Description:
Amazon
Amount:
$124.66

Component Description:
WHIZ-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Installation and Proof
Amount:
$21,298.24

Component Description:
Amazon
Amount:
$107.99

Component Description:
WHIZ-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Installation and Proof
Amount:
$21,298.24
Mask Filter

Component Description:
WHIZ-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Mask Filter
Amount:
$44,863.61

Component Description:
WHIZ-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Mask Filter
Amount:
$56,079.53

Component Description:
WHIZ-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Mask Filter
Amount:
$44,863.61
Estimated Shipping Information not provided.
RF Test Load

Component Description:
WHIZ-110-1st Primary Transmitter - RF Test Load
Amount:
$7,937.34

Component Description:
WHIZ-110-1st Primary Transmitter - RF Test Load
Amount:
$6,349.87

Component Description:
WHIZ-110-1st Primary Transmitter - RF Test Load
Amount:
$6,349.87
Estimated Tax Information not provided.
Other Electrical Service: Labor and parts to supply power to WHIZ transmitter.

Component Description:
Cut in 6" hole through block for new transmitter
Amount:
$9,455.56

Component Description:
Bill to date: Build and install
Amount:
$19,493.16
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA

Component Description:
WHIZ-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Transformer 3-phase/480v - 150 KVA
Amount:
$3,826.85

Component Description:
WHIZ-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Transformer 3-phase/480v - 150 KVA
Amount:
$3,061.48

Component Description:
WHIZ-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Transformer 3-phase/480v - 150 KVA
Amount:
$3,061.48

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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 $484,082.04 $461,070.80 N/A $330,589.49 N/A
Total for all systems $3,296,443.18 $2,196,427.21 N/A $1,867,487.25 N/A
Interim Antenna 230ECN-16-30/40 $187,852.04 $173,320.80 $173,320.80
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $8,618.76 Please see WHIZ-280-Interim Antenna - Side Mount Brackets Cost Increase Justification Cover Letter V.0 $8,618.76 N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, broadband panel, 16 bay,, 500 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized $164,702.04 $164,702.04 Please see WHIZ-280-Interim Antenna - UHF High Power Side Mount Direction, E-POL Cost Increase Justification Cover Letter V.0 $164,702.04 N/A
Primary Antenna ATW16H2-ETOX-30H $296,230.00 $287,750.00 $157,268.69
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,250.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $281,500.00 N/A $157,268.69 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost)

Component Description:
WHIZ-280-Interim Antenna - Side Mount Brackets
Amount:
$3,980.00

Component Description:
50% deposit for side mounts for interim antenna.
Amount:
$3,980.00

Component Description:
WHIZ-280-Interim Antenna - Side Mount Brackets
Amount:
$4,638.76
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, broadband panel, 16 bay,, 500 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
Interim Antenna i230ECN-16-30/40
Amount:
$76,010.50

Component Description:
50% Payment for interim antenna only listed in attachment "Antenna Quote Side.pdf"
Amount:
$76,010.50

Component Description:
Interim Antenna
Amount:
$88,691.54
Sweep test of existing antenna Information not provided.
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
ATW16H2-ETOX
Amount:
$14,273.00

Component Description:
Trasar Antenna
Amount:
$42,819.00

Component Description:
Trasar Antenna
Amount:
$42,819.00

Component Description:
ATW16H2-ETOX
Amount:
$57,357.69

Component Description:
30% deposit of top mount antenna.
Amount:
$51,441.00

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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 $61,264.11 $49,941.68 N/A $49,941.67 N/A
Total for all systems $3,296,443.18 $2,196,427.21 N/A $1,867,487.25 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $51,555.00 $40,232.57 $40,232.56
Hoisting Grip $0.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Ground Kit $0.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
EIA Flanges $0.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Wall Feed Through $0.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Round member adapter $0.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Hoisting Grip Kit $0.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Half inch hardware $0.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
threaded rod kit $0.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 5" $51,555.00 $40,232.57 see Estimated Cost Justification WHIZ-380-Interim Transmission Line - 3_ Flexible Air v1 $40,232.56 N/A
Standard Hangers $0.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $9,709.11 $9,709.11 $9,709.11
Rigid Transmission Line - Copper $3,005.99 $3,005.99 See attached WHIZ-TV Justification for Primary Transmission Line - Other Expenses - Dielectric invoice 696014 $3,005.99 N/A
Line Sweep and Tune $6,703.12 $6,703.12 per Estimated Cost Justification WHIZ-310-Primary Transmission Line - Line Sweep and Tune v0 $6,703.12 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Hoisting Grip Information not provided.
Ground Kit Information not provided.
EIA Flanges Information not provided.
Wall Feed Through

Component Description:
50% Deposit
Amount:
$137.50
Round member adapter

Component Description:
50% Deposit
Amount:
$134.30
Hoisting Grip Kit

Component Description:
50% Deposit
Amount:
$225.00
Half inch hardware

Component Description:
50% Deposit
Amount:
$345.76
threaded rod kit Information not provided.
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 5"

Component Description:
Kit, Dehydrator
Amount:
$145.01

Component Description:
WHIZ-380-Interim Transmission Line - 3" Flexible Air
Amount:
$18,479.23

Component Description:
WHIZ-380-Interim Transmission Line - 3"" Flexible Air
Amount:
$21,608.32
Standard Hangers

Component Description:
50% Deposit
Amount:
$481.75
Rigid Transmission Line - Copper

Component Description:
RIGID TRANSMISSION LINE
Amount:
$1,890.00

Component Description:
Other Freight and Shipping
Amount:
$1,115.99
Line Sweep and Tune

Component Description:
WHIZ-310-Primary Transmission Line - Line Sweep and Tune
Amount:
$6,703.12

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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 $1,353,800.00 $480,700.00 N/A $398,700.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,296,443.18 $2,196,427.21 N/A $1,867,487.25 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $1,353,800.00 $480,700.00 $398,700.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $82,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications $1,052,000.00 $321,700.00 Please see WHIZ-TV Proposal 190426-201 Worldwide Comm and WHIZ Proposal 190530-201 $321,700.00 N/A
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $12,000.00 see Estimated Cost Justification WHIZ-410-Existing Primary Tower - Tower Mapping, Undocumented Tower v0 $12,000.00 N/A
Tower Helicopter Lift $65,000.00 $65,000.00 Please see WHIZ Worldwide Communications Consultants Proposal 191029201 $65,000.00 N/A

Components

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

Component Description:
10% deposit - Tower modification
Amount:
$14,740.00

Component Description:
65% deposit due
Amount:
$110,825.00

Component Description:
Balance Due
Amount:
$42,625.00

Component Description:
Balance Due-Tower Service
Amount:
$36,850.00

Component Description:
Tower Service 65% deposit of 147,400.00
Amount:
$95,810.00

Component Description:
10% deposit
Amount:
$17,050.00

Component Description:
Design and Drawings
Amount:
$3,800.00
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study

Component Description:
Tower Mapping
Amount:
$12,000.00
Tower Helicopter Lift

Component Description:
Helicopter Cost
Amount:
$65,000.00

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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 $127,625.00 $129,225.00 N/A $38,521.60 N/A
Total for all systems $3,296,443.18 $2,196,427.21 N/A $1,867,487.25 N/A
Outside Professional Services $127,625.00 $129,225.00 $38,521.60
Project management of the transition $94,010.00 $99,675.00 Please see Widelity Strategic Support proposal $37,271.60 N/A
DowTherm Removal $800.00 $800.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase $2,105.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,500.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 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 $0.00 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 N/A $875.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A $375.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $0.00 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
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A $0.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,361.60

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,869.20

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,911.05

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,500.20

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$230.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,812.65

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$5,402.10

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,095.40

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$6,388.80

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,081.25

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$5,619.35
DowTherm Removal Information not provided.
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover 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

Component Description:
Technical portion of request for special temporary authority
Amount:
$875.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Technical portion of application for license to cover construction
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 Information not provided.
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
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 $32,245.00 $25,490.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,296,443.18 $2,196,427.21 N/A $1,867,487.25 N/A
Other Expenses $32,245.00 $25,490.00 $0.00
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 $13,500.00 $13,500.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $2,000.00 $2,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $4,800.00 N/A $0.00 N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $3,296,443.18 $2,196,427.21 $1,867,487.25

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.

Kevin J Buente

Chief Engineer


07/21/2020

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.

Kevin J Buente

Chief Engineer


07/21/2020

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.

Kevin J Buente

Chief Engineer


07/21/2020

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