Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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BRYAN BROADCASTING LICENSE CORPORATION Doing Business As: BRYAN BROADCASTING LICENSE CORPORATION |
Ben Downs PO Box 3248 BRYAN, TX 77805 United States |
+1 (979) 695-9595 | ben@bryanbroadcasting.com | Corporation |
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[Confidential] |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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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 | The KNDE auxiliary site is presently analog only. A new digital capable transmitter will be required to continue digital operation while the main transmitter cannot be used. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | FM3000 DS | |
Year | 1972 | |
Type | Other Type | |
Other Transmitter Type | Tube | |
Power Capacity | 3 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | GV 5D | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Model Type | Hybrid | |
Solid State Power capacity | 4.5 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Existing aux transmitter will not transmit digital subchannels. | |
Does the transmitter require the purchase of a new HD Importer? | Yes | |
Does the transmitter require the purchase of a new HD Exporter? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Other Transmitter Costs | Does the transmitter installation require an Additional Exciter? | No |
Does the transmitter installation require any additional transmitter installation costs? | No | |
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? | No | |
Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 2 inches | |
Length | 30.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Cooling Only | |
Size | 5 tons | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
Other Transmitter-Related Expenses | Does the replacement transmitter require a Remote Control? | No |
Does the replacement transmitter require an RDS Encoder? | Yes | |
Does the replacement transmitter require Audio Processing? | Yes | |
Audio Processing | Analog/HD Upgraded |
Name | Description |
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coax connectors |
90 elbow connector |
Nautel Protector |
AC line surge protection unit |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | No | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | No | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Unknown | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1053752 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 30° 37' 57.1" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 096° 21' 27.8" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 145.01 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 145.01 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 350.06 feet | |
Structure Type | NNTANN - Antenna Tower Array - 1st N = # | |
Tower Owner | Bryan Broadcasting Corporation | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1997 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | No study needed |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Minor Reinforcements needed |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
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Antenna Installation |
tower climbing service for installation of 11 GHz antennas. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | No |
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application | No |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | No | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Prepare Form 601 | Yes | |
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services | Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application | No |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | Yes | |
For Main Facility | No | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs | Yes | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | Yes | |
Number of Days | 5 | |
Justification | The STL Dish is mounted on a tower which is part of a diplexed AM station directional array for KZNE (7632) and KWBC (40912) requiring impedance measurements and partial proof measurements on KZNE's night pattern and monitor point measurements of KWBC |
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Shipping and installation |
properly locate transmitter in building |
Section | Question | Response |
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AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
Is Remediation needed? | Yes | |
Permit and Filing Costs | FCC Construction Permit Major Change | No |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | No | |
FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | No | |
Other Miscellaneous Expenses | Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? | No |
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | No | |
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR) | Frequency Coordination for Unidirection System | No |
Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System | Yes | |
New Point to Point Microwave System | Yes | |
Type | 6/11 GHz Licensed Part 101 | |
1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems | Yes |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $80,680.00 | $89,801.72 | N/A | $81,605.07 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $219,490.00 | $183,626.22 | N/A | $117,849.33 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter GV 5D | $80,680.00 | $89,801.72 | $81,605.07 | ||
Nautel Protector | $1,150.00 | $1,150.00 | Surge Suppressor for transmitter power | $1,895.00 | Includes Surge protector component Includes UPS interface component |
Audio Processing - Analog /HD upgraded | $11,000.00 | $13,700.00 | Omnia 9 provides processing for all analog and HD channels in one unit. Instead of three separate processors, this is three processors in one combination unit. This is the less expensive way of purchasing three processors: Analog-HD1, and HD2 and HD3 | $12,461.00 | Actual price of processor with analog and digital section along with additional channels for HD2, HD3. Discount invoice from vendor is incentive price. |
Other Transmitter-Related Expenses RDS Encoder | $1,750.00 | $1,750.00 | N/A | $2,087.35 | RDS Encoder is model that supports EAS and emergency information. Earlier model no longer available. This invoice replaces the mistakenly entered previous invoice that was for a non-reimbursable purchase. |
5 Ton system | $20,250.00 | $12,671.72 | Air Conditioning Contractor is responsible for any additional electrical work required. | $12,671.72 | There was a need for electrical work but all work was done by the air conditioner vendor and billed on the single invoice. |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $780.00 | $780.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
HD Importer | $2,550.00 | $4,800.00 | Actual Bid Price from Nautel | $4,345.00 | This invoice combined the price of the Exporter /Importer. To make the cost match this form, I split the Exporter / Importer cost in half to match Form 399's listing them separately. |
HD Exporter | $2,550.00 | $4,800.00 | Actual bid price from Nautel | $4,345.00 | This invoice combined the price of the Exporter /Importer. To make the cost match this form, I split the Exporter / Importer cost in half to match Form 399's listing them separately. |
Air Cooled Solid State FM Transmitter 3.5 - 6 kW Hybrid | $40,350.00 | $49,850.00 | Bid Price From Nautel | $43,800.00 | actual invoice cost from vendor |
coax connectors | $300.00 | $300.00 | to make connection from existing coax to transmitter | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Nautel Protector | |
Audio Processing - Analog /HD upgraded | |
Other Transmitter-Related Expenses RDS Encoder | |
5 Ton system | |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | Information not provided. |
HD Importer | |
HD Exporter | |
Air Cooled Solid State FM Transmitter 3.5 - 6 kW Hybrid | |
coax connectors | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $77,650.00 | $44,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $219,490.00 | $183,626.22 | N/A | $117,849.33 | N/A |
Primary Tower NNTANN | $77,650.00 | $44,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Antenna Installation | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | Estimate for additional coaxial hanger installation | N/A | N/A |
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') | $73,650.00 | $40,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Mounting Bracket at top of tower | $0.00 | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $12,060.00 | $12,415.00 | N/A | $6,834.76 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $219,490.00 | $183,626.22 | N/A | $117,849.33 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $12,060.00 | $12,415.00 | $6,834.76 | ||
Prepare Form 601 | $755.00 | $1,110.00 | FCC filing fees for bidirectional microwave system | $1,110.00 | These are the FCC filing fees for a bidirectional microwave system. |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $1,211.25 | Total Legal Fees. Very close to estimated amount. |
Shipping and installation | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | $3,014.51 | This is below the predetermined cost estimate of $3500. |
Additional Field Engineering Service, 5 Days | $4,595.00 | $4,595.00 | Bridging and Field Strength Measurement as required by FCC Rules for nearby AM stations KZNE and KWBC | N/A | N/A |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,710.00 | N/A | $1,499.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Prepare Form 601 | |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | |
Shipping and installation | |
Additional Field Engineering Service, 5 Days | Information not provided. |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $49,100.00 | $37,409.50 | N/A | $29,409.50 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $219,490.00 | $183,626.22 | N/A | $117,849.33 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $49,100.00 | $37,409.50 | $29,409.50 | ||
New Point to Point Microwave System: 6/11 GHz Licensed Part 101 | $28,500.00 | $28,900.00 | Point to Point Microwave System and Rincon Codecs are sold as one unit by Mosley. This is the bid from the manufacturer. | $25,400.00 | This is a package price that includes the codecs that are shown separately in cost estimate. |
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR): Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System | $1,100.00 | $4,009.50 | The $1100 predetermined estimate appears to be licensing fees and not for actual frequency coordination. Attached is the actual invoice for coordination and filing. | $4,009.50 | I badly mis-estimated the cost of engineering and filing the form. As you can see by the attached invoice all appears to be in order. In my defense, it was my first foray into bidirectional systems. |
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Remedy | $13,150.00 | $4,000.00 | New capacitors and tuning to bring DA systems back into alignment | $0.00 | N/A |
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR): 1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems | $5,850.00 | $0.00 | Point to Point Microwave and Rincon codecs are bid as one item by the manufacturer, Mosley | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $500.00 | $500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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New Point to Point Microwave System: 6/11 GHz Licensed Part 101 | |
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR): Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System | |
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Remedy | Information not provided. |
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR): 1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems | Information not provided. |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | Information not provided. |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $219,490.00 | $183,626.22 | $117,849.33 |
Question | Response |
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The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | No |
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | No |
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Ben Downs Vice President 08/20/2020 |
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Submission of Actual Cost Documentation Statements | WILLFUL FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR FICTITIOUS STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISIONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE AND/OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 3729-3733). |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Ben Downs Vice President 08/20/2020 |