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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:
125172
Service:
LPA
Call Sign:
K45HY
Channel:
21 (UHF)
File Number:
0000088735
FRN:
0015680614
Eligibility Status:
Eligible
Date Submitted:
08/04/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

WINDSONG COMMUNICATIONS, INC

Applicant

Doing Business As: WINDSONG COMMUNICATIONS, INC

C. Dowen Johnson

104 WOODMONT

MONTGOMERY, TX 77356

United States

+1 (936) 443-4451 CDOWENJ1@CS.COM Other

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

Tony Zummallen

Anywave Communications Technologies

Tony Zummallen

300 Knightsbridge Parkway

Suite 150

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

United States

+1 (816) 882-5600 tony.zummallen@anywavecom.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 Replace the transmitter and antenna per the channel reassignment project with reasonable and customary engineering and business practices.

Transmitters

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

Primary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Ownership Owned
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model 5SBP2K
Year 2009
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 2 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 TRN-U-2000-FA
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 2.2 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Replace the transmitter per the channel reassignment with reasonable and customary engineering and business practices.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Other Transmitter Costs
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? Yes
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) No
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Other Electrical Service No
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? No
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? No

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Tax

Estimated tax on purchase of transmitter not included in quote.

Transmitter Site Prep

Perform work to prepare site for installation of new transmitter.

Decomm

Disconnect and de-install all existing components on old transmitter to prepare for installation of new transmitter.

Shipping

Shipping of Transmitter from manufacturer to site not included in quote.

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? Yes
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 3
Design power capacity in use 20.0 %
Lower Limit 14.00 MHz
Upper Limit 69.00 MHz
ERP: 10.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model 955512
Year 2006

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? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Middle
Polarization Elliptical
Type Slotted Coaxial
ERP: 10.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ALP8L2-ESO-21
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna New antenna for new channel.

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

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Shipping

Estimated shipping costs from manufacturer to site.

Taxes

Estimated Taxes not included on antenna quote

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? No

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)
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? 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 1022634
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 30° 18' 43.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 093° 20' 15.2" W-
Overall Structure Height 513.12 feet
Support Structure Height 499.99 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 18.04 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner American Towers, Inc.
Date Constructed 05/03/1996


Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: Tower mapping and report for structural engineer
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Minor 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

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 200
Explanation Required to assist in the turnkey management of the channel relocation project in order that the existing internal personnel can maintain and operate the stations daily operational requirements and plans.
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for displacement application Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
Prepare Form 601 Yes
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
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations Yes
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study Yes
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service Yes
Number of Days 5
Justification Estimated field engineering required during transition activities.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

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 Yes
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change Yes
FCC License to Cover Application Yes
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application Yes
Other Miscellaneous Expenses Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? Yes
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR) Frequency Coordination for Unidirection System No
Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System No
New Point to Point Microwave System No

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 $115,220.00 $126,020.00 N/A $86,620.00 N/A
Total for all systems $477,925.00 $345,215.00 N/A $96,870.00 N/A
Primary Transmitter TRN-U-2000-FA $115,220.00 $126,020.00 $86,620.00
Transmitter Site Prep $5,700.00 $5,700.00 cost determined from quote from attached file $5,700.00 N/A
Decomm $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Disconnect and de-install the existing transmitter to prepare for the installation of new transmitter due to the repack project. N/A N/A
Shipping $1,120.00 $1,120.00 Estimated shipping costs for transmitter. Actual costs to be determined. $1,120.00 N/A
Tax $8,400.00 $8,400.00 Estimated tax for transmitter. Actual costs to be determined. N/A N/A
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW $84,000.00 $79,800.00 Estimated cost determined from Anywave Transmitter Proposal uploaded on 4.7.20 $79,800.00 N/A
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation $10,000.00 $25,000.00 3/30/2020- Working to obtain quote which may be delayed due to coronavirus pandemicy. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Transmitter Site Prep

Component Description:
Requesting amount for Tx installation.
Amount:
$5,700.00
Decomm Information not provided.
Shipping

Component Description:
Shipping and handling for transmitter
Amount:
$1,120.00
Tax Information not provided.
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW

Component Description:
2.2 kW transmitter
Amount:
$79,800.00
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation 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 $14,355.00 $14,355.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $477,925.00 $345,215.00 N/A $96,870.00 N/A
Primary Antenna ALP8L2-ESO-21 $14,355.00 $14,355.00 $0.00
Taxes $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Estimated taxes for antenna. Actual costs to be determined. N/A N/A
Shipping $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Estimated shipping costs for antenna. Actual costs to be determined. N/A N/A
Side Mount antenna brackets $4,625.00 $4,625.00 3/30/2020- Working to obtain quote which may be delayed due to coronavirus pandemic N/A N/A
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna $5,730.00 $5,730.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 10.0kW input, Elliptical $0.00 $0.00 Estimated Cost N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmission Line

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 $228,750.00 $74,750.00 N/A $3,750.00 N/A
Total for all systems $477,925.00 $345,215.00 N/A $96,870.00 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $228,750.00 $74,750.00 $3,750.00
Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') $157,750.00 $3,750.00 Cost determined by invoices. Subject to change. $3,750.00 N/A
Tower mapping and report for structural engineer $21,000.00 $21,000.00 3/30/2020- Working to obtain quote which may be delayed due to coronavirus pandemic N/A N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $50,000.00 $50,000.00 3/30/2020- Working to obtain quote which may be delayed due to coronavirus pandemic N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
Antenna Installation
Amount:
$3,750.00
Tower mapping and report for structural engineer Information not provided.
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications 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 $103,390.00 $113,880.00 N/A $6,500.00 N/A
Total for all systems $477,925.00 $345,215.00 N/A $96,870.00 N/A
Outside Professional Services $103,390.00 $113,880.00 $6,500.00
Additional Field Engineering Service, 5 Days $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Estimated field engineering required during transition activities. Actual costs to be determined. N/A N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $52,600.00 $52,600.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,235.00 $2,235.00 3/30/2020- Working to obtain quote which may be delayed due to coronavirus pandemic N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $3,262.50 $3,262.50 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,577.50 $1,577.50 N/A $1,000.00 N/A
Prepare Form 601 $755.00 $755.00 3/30/2020- Working to obtain quote which may be delayed due to coronavirus pandemic N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,025.00 $3,025.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,052.50 $1,052.50 N/A $1,000.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $2,102.50 $2,102.50 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $1,280.00 $1,280.00 N/A N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for displacement application $1,800.00 $1,800.00 N/A $1,500.00 N/A
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs $5,890.00 $5,890.00 Per attached Anywave proposal PR1910-0543, Lines 1 & 3 $500.00 N/A
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form $1,710.00 $2,500.00 Per attached Anywave proposal PR1910-0543 dated 10/18/19. $2,500.00 N/A
Project management of the transition $21,100.00 $30,800.00 Estimated 200 hours at $154/hr. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Additional Field Engineering Service, 5 Days Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations Information not provided.
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
License to cover costs
Amount:
$1,000.00
Prepare Form 601 Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Request amount for License to cover.
Amount:
$1,000.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for displacement application

Component Description:
Requesting amount for Displacement filings
Amount:
$1,500.00
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs

Component Description:
Form 399 Assistance. FLAT FEE
Amount:
$500.00
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form

Component Description:
399 Submission. FLAT FEE
Amount:
$2,500.00
Project management of the transition Information not provided.

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 $16,210.00 $16,210.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $477,925.00 $345,215.00 N/A $96,870.00 N/A
Other Expenses $16,210.00 $16,210.00 $0.00
Equipment Storage $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Expecting multiple staggered equipment deliveries from different vendors and need to store and stage new equipment prior to installation date. Anticipate from 6-24 months of storage time. N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $2,500.00 $2,500.00 Transport, forklift rental and handling fees from staging area to transmitter site. N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $305.00 $305.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 Major change CP application $4,960.00 $4,960.00 3/30/2020- Working to obtain quote which may be delayed due to coronavirus pandemic N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $335.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $2,000.00 $2,000.00 4-6 yard disposal bin on site to capture all waste from on-site system integration and tower vendors. N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $1,110.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $477,925.00 $345,215.00 $96,870.00

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.

C. Dowen Johnson

President


08/04/2020

Attachments

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