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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:
59444
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
KSHB-TV
Channel:
36 (UHF)
File Number:
0000027266
FRN:
0002710192
Date Submitted:
06/30/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

SCRIPPS BROADCASTING HOLDINGS LLC

David Giles

312 WALNUT STREET

28TH FLOOR

CINCINNATI, OH 45202

United States

+1 (513) 977-3000 DAVE.GILES@SCRIPPS.COM Limited Liability Company

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

Ray Thurber

SCRIPPS BROADCASTING HOLDINGS LLC

Ray Thurber

312 Walnut St.

Cincinnati, OH 45202

United States

+1 (248) 827-9202 ray.thurber@scripps.com

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. Yes
Briefly describe transition plan KSHB must replace its main and auxiliary antenna and main and auxiliary transmitter in order to move it its new channel.

Transmitters

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

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Backup Auxiliary
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 HP25SDW
Year 2003
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Single
Power Capacity 25.0 kW

Auxiliary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Manufacturer
Model ULXTE-50
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 31.7 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Current Axcera transmitter is orphaned and no longer supported by the manufacturer. It cannot be retuned. Higher power is required because the antenna was moved to a lower height on the tower.

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) Yes
Transformer (480V) Yes
Power 300 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Necessary switchgear, transformer, conduit, wiring, and fuse disconnects as quoted by electrical contractor for auxiliary 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

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Primary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model HP60DDW
Year 2003
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 60.0 kW

Primary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Manufacturer
Model ULXTE-120
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 66.6 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Current Axcera transmitter is orphaned and no longer supported by the manufacturer. Parts are in very limited supply or not available. It cannot be re-tuned. Current transmitter has headroom. Station asking for 1 step-up.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Necessary switchgear, transformer, conduit, wiring, and fuse disconnects as quoted by electrical contractor for primary 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

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Antennas

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

Auxiliary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Backup Auxiliary
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? Yes
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 Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Elliptical
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-30DSC-R 4C130DC
Year 2003

Facility ID's and Call Signs of all stations with whom the antenna is shared.

Facility ID Call Sign
42636 KMCI-TV

Auxiliary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Backup Auxiliary
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? Yes
Is antenna directional? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 2
Number of Panels/Bays 14
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 728.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 80.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TUA-04-14/56H-1-S
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Existing KSHB auxiliary antenna is a side-mounted coaxial slot antenna. The existing KMCI auxiliary is also a side-mounted coaxial slot antenna. To save money in the repack, Scripps is proposing to combined these facilities into a single antenna located

Auxiliary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? Yes
Type New
Number of channels supported 2
Frequencies of channels supported RF channel
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? No
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? Yes

Enter a list of RF channel numbers.

RF Channel Number
36
25

Auxiliary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

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? 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? No
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type 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 N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 730.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-30GTH/VP-R O6 DC 4241
Year 2009

Facility ID's and Call Signs of all stations with whom the antenna is shared.

Facility ID Call Sign
42636 KMCI-TV

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
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 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: 647.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-28GTH/VP-R O6
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Existing main antenna is a coaxial slot antenna that is channel specific and cannot be reused on the new 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? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? Single Channel
Feed Line Size 6 1/8 inches inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna?
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.

Transmission Line

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

Auxiliary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Backup Auxiliary
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1060 feet per run

Auxiliary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Backup Auxiliary
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Rigid
Diameter 8 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1120 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line KSHB will share a broadband panel antenna with KMCI. In order to facilitate both stations using the same antenna, the transmission line must be sized for both channels (Ch. 25 and Ch. 36).

Auxiliary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Transmission Line Connectors

Copper line and flanges for connecting the line to the transmitter

Primary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? Yes
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Rigid
Diameter 8 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1180 feet per run

Facility ID's and Call Signs of all stations with whom the transmission line is shared.

Facility ID Call Sign
42636 KMCI-TV

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 3/4 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1180 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line The current KSHB transmission line has 19-1/2" segment lengths which will not work for the new Ch. 36.

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? 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? Yes
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1234587
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 38° 58' 42.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 094° 32' 01.8" W-
Overall Structure Height 1152.87 feet
Support Structure Height 1099.72 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 884.83 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner SCRIPPS MEDIA, INC.
Date Constructed 08/20/2009

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
42636 KMCI-TV DTV

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: Study needed for documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: No reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Road Modification

Road Modification for large equipment to be delivered to site required for repack

PE Review of Rigging Plan

Professional Engineering review of proposed rigging plan as required by ANSI/ASEE A10.48 and ANSI/TIA 322 standards.

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 reimbursement filing, expense tracking, vendor coordination, progress reporting, budget creation, budget review, budget tracking, daisy-chain monitoring and all other activities necessary
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 2
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? N/A
Critical Facility N/A
Terrain-Shielded Facility N/A
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 2
NEPA Section 106 environmental review No
Environmental Assessment No
ASR Modification Yes
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 No
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

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Site Survey

GatesAir performed a site survey to access changes to facility as necessary to transition to new channel including, power and HVAC requirements, available transmitter room space and existing antenna and transmission line RF characteristics at new channel.

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

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Employee Time

Time needed by Scripps corporate and KSHB employees to work on the transition to a new channel.

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 $2,814,309.72 $2,739,309.72 N/A $785,031.83 N/A
Total for all systems $4,618,467.29 $4,370,884.98 N/A $1,264,152.70 N/A
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-120 $1,989,564.32 $1,989,564.32 $54,329.50
Other Electrical Service: Necessary switchgear, transformer, conduit, wiring, and fuse disconnects as quoted by electrical contractor for primary transmitter. $59,009.50 $59,009.50 Please see KSHB-TV Auxiliary and Primary Transmitters - Other Electrical Services Budget Justification Cover Letter. Cost is shared with KMCI and split between KSHB Primary and Auxiliary Transmitters. $54,329.50 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 66.6 kW $1,930,554.82 $1,930,554.82 Please see GatesAir quotes Q-73346 and GA-00024100 N/A N/A
Auxiliary Transmitter ULXTE-50 $824,745.40 $749,745.40 $730,702.33
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA $36,800.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Necessary switchgear, transformer, conduit, wiring, and fuse disconnects as quoted by electrical contractor for auxiliary transmitter. $22,778.00 $22,778.00 KSHB-TV Auxiliary and Primary Transmitters - Other Electrical Services Budget Justification Cover Letter. Cost is shared with KMCI and split between KSHB Primary and Auxiliary Transmitters. $21,458.00 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 31.7 kW $726,967.40 $726,967.40 Please see attached GatesAir Quote Q-62225 $709,244.33 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Other Electrical Service: Necessary switchgear, transformer, conduit, wiring, and fuse disconnects as quoted by electrical contractor for primary transmitter.

Component Description:
Transmitter Hook-Up
Amount:
$54,329.50
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 66.6 kW Information not provided.
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA Information not provided.
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp Information not provided.
Other Electrical Service: Necessary switchgear, transformer, conduit, wiring, and fuse disconnects as quoted by electrical contractor for auxiliary transmitter.

Component Description:
KSHB-TV-150-1st Auxiliary Transmitter - Other Electrical Services
Amount:
$21,458.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 31.7 kW

Component Description:
1/3 Down Payment
Amount:
$245,989.12

Component Description:
ULXTE-50 Transmitter per Quote Q-62225
Amount:
$5,000.00

Component Description:
ULXTE-50 Transmitter
Amount:
$155,649.79

Component Description:
Aux Transmitter
Amount:
$56,616.30

Component Description:
ULXTE-50 Transmitter
Amount:
$245,989.12

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 $460,716.00 $441,517.56 N/A $9,600.00 N/A
Total for all systems $4,618,467.29 $4,370,884.98 N/A $1,264,152.70 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-28GTH/VP-R O6 $308,530.00 $293,861.56 $6,400.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $12,461.56 Per Estimated Cost Justification KSHB-TV-210-Primary Antenna - Elbow Complex v0 $0.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $275,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A
Auxiliary Antenna TUA-04-14/56H-1-S $152,186.00 $147,656.00 $3,200.00
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) $84,200.00 $80,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $3,200.00 N/A
UHF – Broadband Panel, Side Mount Auxiliary/Interim, 1000 horizontally polarized $61,256.00 $61,256.00 N/A $0.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
KSHB-TV-210-Primary Antenna - Elbow Complex
Amount:
$12,461.56
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
UHF - HIGH POWER TOP MOUNT
Amount:
$252,358.23
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
INCLUDES ONE FIELD ENGINEER ON-SITE FOR ONE DAY
Amount:
$6,400.00
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) Information not provided.
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
OTHER
Amount:
$3,200.00
UHF – Broadband Panel, Side Mount Auxiliary/Interim, 1000 horizontally polarized 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 $717,701.03 $393,482.16 N/A $47,271.44 N/A
Total for all systems $4,618,467.29 $4,370,884.98 N/A $1,264,152.70 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $238,360.00 $226,560.00 $14,810.41
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $238,360.00 $226,560.00 N/A $14,810.41 N/A
Auxiliary Transmission Line $479,341.03 $166,922.16 $32,461.03
Transmission Line Connectors $32,461.03 $32,461.03 see Estimated Cost Justification KSHB-TV-350-Auxiliary Transmission Line - Line Connector v0 $32,461.03 Invoices
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband $446,880.00 $134,461.13 see Estimated Cost Justification KSHB-TV-350-Auxiliary Transmission Line - 8 3_16 Broadband Rigid Copper v0 $0.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8"

Component Description:
FREIGHT, SHIPPING, AND HANDLING
Amount:
$530.48

Component Description:
RIGID TRANSMISSION LINE - COPPER
Amount:
$1,105.00

Component Description:
ELBOW 6-75 EIA 9 X 9 CU
Amount:
$5,788.53

Component Description:
FREIGHT, SHIPPING, AND HANDLING
Amount:
$288.14

Component Description:
KSHB-TV-310-Primary Transmission Line - 6 1/8" Rigid Copper
Amount:
$177,682.81

Component Description:
RIGID TRANSMISSION LINE - COPPER
Amount:
$1,581.00

Component Description:
FINAL ASSAY - BROADCAST
Amount:
$1,006.25

Component Description:
TLSCR 6-75 EHT COATED
Amount:
$4,511.01
Transmission Line Connectors

Component Description:
Other FREIGHT, SHIPPING, AND HANDLING
Amount:
$801.90

Component Description:
Other Freight, Shipping and Handling
Amount:
$1,734.52

Component Description:
Pressure Sensor 100KPA
Amount:
$1,320.90

Component Description:
Other Freight, Shipping, and Handling
Amount:
$160.56

Component Description:
RIGID TRANSMISSION LINE - COPPER
Amount:
$6,644.45

Component Description:
ELBOW 8-75 EIA DIGIT 12 X 24
Amount:
$16,800.00

Component Description:
Flange Assy 8 3/16 FXD Solder
Amount:
$4,981.20

Component Description:
Other FREIGHT, SHIPPING, AND HANDLING
Amount:
$17.50
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $251,360.00 $420,260.00 N/A $341,205.00 N/A
Total for all systems $4,618,467.29 $4,370,884.98 N/A $1,264,152.70 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $251,360.00 $420,260.00 $341,205.00
PE Review of Rigging Plan $3,750.00 $3,750.00 Cost split with KMCI. $0.00 N/A
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $12,000.00 N/A $3,050.00 N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $380,000.00 PCI quoted cost (quote attached) for rigging for both main and auxiliary antennas that need to be replaced. (Sweep test costs have been.) $325,900.00 N/A
Road Modification $24,510.00 $24,510.00 Please see HomeMeister LLC Estimate $12,255.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
PE Review of Rigging Plan Information not provided.
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
Analysis of 1100' guyed tower for re-pack
Amount:
$3,050.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
11/12/18 Weather day due to snow and high wind
Amount:
$43,005.00

Component Description:
Per Precision Communications, Inc. Addendum to Proposal 18835-6 for March and April 2019 Weather Days, work performed outside scope of work, and additional engineering charge
Amount:
$26,875.00

Component Description:
Balance due on completion
Amount:
$62,680.00

Component Description:
Amount due upon acceptance
Amount:
$125,320.00

Component Description:
Amount due on proposal acceptance
Amount:
$68,020.00
Road Modification

Component Description:
Deposit Road Rebuilding
Amount:
$12,255.00

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 $153,690.00 $156,190.00 N/A $62,693.90 N/A
Total for all systems $4,618,467.29 $4,370,884.98 N/A $1,264,152.70 N/A
Outside Professional Services $153,690.00 $156,190.00 $62,693.90
Project management of the transition $94,010.00 $99,675.00 Widelity Strategic Support Quote $61,168.90 N/A
Site Survey $13,765.00 $13,765.00 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 $2,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $7,360.00 $7,000.00 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 - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application $4,210.00 $4,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $4,100.00 $3,000.00 N/A $825.00 N/A
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A $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
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $250.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $450.00 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:
$8,895.15

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$7,027.20

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$5,259.15

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$6,598.45

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$572.80

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,787.70

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$848.30

Component Description:
FCC Repack
Amount:
$37.50

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$6,543.30

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$64.95

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$8,844.55

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$741.05

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,955.95

Component Description:
387 - Five Days After Move to Post-Repack Channel
Amount:
$75.00

Component Description:
FOR SERVICES RENDERED
Amount:
$75.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$7,191.40

Component Description:
FOR SERVICES RENDERED
Amount:
$195.00

Component Description:
FOR SERVICES RENDERED
Amount:
$75.00

Component Description:
Preparation of Q4 2018 387 Update
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,231.45
Site Survey Information not provided.
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase Information not provided.
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) 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 - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
KSHB-TV-530-RF Eng - Special Temporary Authorization
Amount:
$825.00
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Permitting Analysis Review
Amount:
$250.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Preparation of Justification for Auxiliary Transmitter
Amount:
$450.00
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.

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Other Expenses

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $220,690.54 $220,125.54 N/A $18,350.53 N/A
Total for all systems $4,618,467.29 $4,370,884.98 N/A $1,264,152.70 N/A
Other Expenses $220,690.54 $220,125.54 $18,350.53
Employee Time $124,916.00 $124,916.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $3,316.54 $3,316.54 per KSHB DTVNotification PO 3003044956, Estimate EST-001039 $3,316.54 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $5,000.00 $5,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Equipment Storage $20,000.00 $20,000.00 N/A $5,822.20 N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $27,978.00 $27,978.00 Cost of shipping KSHB main top-mount antenna and transmission line, half the cost of shipping the shared (with KMCI) auxiliary antenna and the half the cost of the lift rentals for handling the antennas and line. $3,080.39 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Non-zoning permits $2,400.00 $2,400.00 see Estimated Cost Justification KSHB-TV-610-Non-Zoning Permits v0 $2,150.00 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 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
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $11,000.00 N/A $3,981.40 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Employee Time Information not provided.
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
MVPD Notification Services
Amount:
$3,316.54
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage

Component Description:
40' Double Door Container
Amount:
$5,822.20
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Freight, Shipping and Handling
Amount:
$3,080.39
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
Non-zoning permits

Component Description:
AFF prepared and submitted Permitting
Amount:
$2,150.00
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
DTV Notification Service
Amount:
$3,981.40

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $4,618,467.29 $4,370,884.98 $1,264,152.70

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.

Sravan Reddy , Reddy .

Senior Director, General Accounting


06/30/2020

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.

Sravan Reddy , Reddy .

Senior Director, General Accounting


06/30/2020

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