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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:
68851
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WWNY-TV
Channel:
8 (High VHF)
File Number:
0000025399
FRN:
0018223693
Date Submitted:
10/08/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

GRAY TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC

Doing Business As: GRAY TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC

4370 PEACHTREE ROAD, NE

ATLANTA, GA 30319

United States

 +1 (404) 504-9828 Robert.Folliard@gray.tv Limited Liability Company

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

Samuel Hariton

Widelity, Inc

4031 University Dr

Suite 100

Fairfax, VA 22030

United States

 +1 (339) 222-8107 sam.hariton@widelity.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 (Per attached plan) Station will operate one of its 2 transmitter amplifiers on channel 7 at 3kw (serving 95% of the population) while retuning the other to channel 8. It will then switch to channel 8 and retune and combine the other amplifier.

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 Retune Existing
Use Primary (Main)
Ownership Owned
Owner 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 Larcan
Model DTT4M
Year 2008
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 6.5 kW

Primary Transmitter

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Retuning Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New IOT Tubes Number of Tubes (including accessories) needed N/A
New Mask Filter
Power Other
Other Power 7.5 kW
New Exciter Is a new exciter needed? No

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 No
Description N/A
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

Name Description

Retune Transmitter

(Per Attached Plan) Services per quote to retune transmitter.

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 Retune Existing
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 Top
Polarization Horizontal
Type Other
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 12-Bay Batwing
ERP: 42.0 kW
Manufacturer Harris
Model TAB-12HS
Year 2008

Primary Antenna

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Adjustment to Existing Antenna

Section Question Response
Sweep Test of Existing Antenna Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? Yes

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? No
Type
Number of channels supported N/A
Frequencies of channels supported N/A
Frequency

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Fine Matching Antenna

(Per attached plan) Fine matching power divider, antenna.

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? No

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 40
Explanation A project manager was retained to assist with developing the transition plan, keeping the project on schedule and assisting with antenna matching and the proof of performance documentation. 40hrs @ $150/hr.
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 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 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 2
NEPA Section 106 environmental review No
Environmental Assessment No
ASR Modification No
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations No
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement No
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

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
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 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? 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

Name Description

Inside RF System

Splitting amplifiers for operation on both channel 7 and retuning to channel 8. Then combining retuned channel 8 amplifiers.

Site Survey- Transition Assessment

Site Survey to determine transition plan.

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 $139,800.00 $55,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $226,736.00 $226,286.00 N/A $45,170.45 N/A
Primary Transmitter DTT4M $139,800.00 $55,000.00 $0.00
Retune Transmitter $24,000.00 $24,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF and VHF - minor banding issues $105,200.00 $20,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
Other 7.5 kW mask filter $10,600.00 $10,600.00 N/A $0.00 N/A

Components

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 $12,730.00 $12,400.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $226,736.00 $226,286.00 N/A $45,170.45 N/A
Primary Antenna TAB-12HS $12,730.00 $12,400.00 $0.00
Fine Matching Antenna $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Estimate for a 2 man tower crew to assist with fine tuning lines and antenna. N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A 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

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 $37,500.00 $131,315.00 N/A $40,179.95 N/A
Total for all systems $226,736.00 $226,286.00 N/A $45,170.45 N/A
Outside Professional Services $37,500.00 $131,315.00 $40,179.95
Project management of the transition $6,320.00 $105,675.00 see Estimated Cost Justification WWNY-TV-510-Project Management v0 $26,339.95 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $7,360.00 $3,500.00 Attorney fees for the filing of up to 2 STA's. $586.50 N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A $290.50 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,390.00 see Estimated Cost Justification WWNY-TV-550-Attorney - Construction Permit Application (Main) v0 $5,390.00 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $4,100.00 $3,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A $250.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $3,000.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $4,323.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,545.15

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,141.80

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,423.70

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,696.60

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,935.90

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$3,594.75

Component Description:
Re-submission of WWNY170421 with explanation and study/plan that project mgmt hrs went towards.
Amount:
$937.50

Component Description:
Project Mgmt
Amount:
$1,350.00

Component Description:
6.25hrs Project management reimbursement
Amount:
$937.50

Component Description:
Re-submission of WWNY170701 invoice, explanation, study & plan that project mgmt hrs went towards.
Amount:
$1,350.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,714.55

Component Description:
6.25hrs of project mgmt
Amount:
$937.50
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
Total Professional Services
Amount:
$207.50

Component Description:
For Professional Services Rendered
Amount:
$379.00
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
For Professional Services Rendered
Amount:
$290.50
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
The attached is an explanation of the charges on invoice 12572 in response to the 2/15 email regarding reimbursement.
Amount:
$4,830.00

Component Description:
1.6hrs of Legal counsel prep work for Form 2100 application filing.
Amount:
$560.00

Component Description:
13.8hrs of legal work for preparation and filing of Form 2100 application.
Amount:
$4,830.00
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
"Regarding repack Ch-8 facility, develop final operating constants, preparation of engineering portions of FCC application for license to cover."
Amount:
$250.00

Component Description:
While invoice is labeled as "Engineering study work for new channel assignment and antenna development", some work performed was putting that information into the Form 2100 application.
Amount:
$1,500.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application
Amount:
$3,000.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Re-submission of Invoice WWNY170421 Study work and plan for Channel Re-assignment, explanation of charges and plan.
Amount:
$3,323.00

Component Description:
Explanation of work & services conducted by duTreil, Lundin and Rackley, Inc.. This is in response to the 2/15 email seeking additional information for reimbursement on Invoices 240712 & 240380.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
This is an Invoice for a retainer and letter explaining the scope of work conducted by the duTreil, Lundin and Rackley firm. This total document should help explain the total costs and how the retainer was applied.
Amount:
$4,000.00

Component Description:
2nd installment on Engineering study for channel assignment and antenna development.
Amount:
$1,500.00

Component Description:
4/10 Re-submission of Engineering Study for channel relocation reimbursable expenses.
Amount:
$3,323.00

Component Description:
First installment/initial Engineering study for channel assignment and antenna development.
Amount:
$1,000.00

Component Description:
Invoice for Engineering study work for new channel assignment and antenna work.
Amount:
$1,000.00

Component Description:
This is an explanation of work & services covered by Invoice WWNY170421, responding to FCC email 2/15.
Amount:
$3,323.00

Component Description:
Field study and line sweeps related to study for new channel assignment and antenna development.
Amount:
$3,323.00

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 $36,706.00 $27,571.00 N/A $4,990.50 N/A
Total for all systems $226,736.00 $226,286.00 N/A $45,170.45 N/A
Other Expenses $36,706.00 $27,571.00 $4,990.50
Site Survey- Transition Assessment $4,260.50 $4,260.50 Site Survey to inspect, test existing equipment and determine a transition plan. Invoice attached. N/A N/A
Inside RF System $6,500.00 $6,500.00 (Per transition plan) split the transmitter to operate one of the 2 amplifiers on channel 7 while retuning the other amplifier to channel 8. Then to combine the amplifiers after both are retuned to channel 8. N/A N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $2,005.50 $2,005.50 see Estimated Cost Justification WWNY-TV-610-MVPD Notification v0 $2,005.50 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $7,900.00 $7,900.00 ROS schedule of 60 spots @ $150ea and $400 of production charges to create spots. (Noted in attachments) N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $2,500.00 $2,500.00 Per attached proposal. N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $200.00 see Estimated Cost Justification WWNY-TV-610-FCC Filing Fee - Special Temporary Authorization v0 $200.00 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $335.00 see Estimated Cost Justification WWNY-TV-610-FCC Filing Fee - License to Cover Application v0 $335.00 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $1,070.00 Fee already paid. N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $350.00 $350.00 WWNY now estimates minimal disposal costs. A 30cu/ft dumpster and 55ton of rubbish removal costs approximately $350. (See attached). N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $2,450.00 N/A $2,450.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Site Survey- Transition Assessment Information not provided.
Inside RF System Information not provided.
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
For Professional Services Rendered
Amount:
$2,005.50
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request

Component Description:
WWNY-TV-610-FCC Filing Fee - Special Temporary Authorization
Amount:
$200.00
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application

Component Description:
WWNY-TV-610-FCC Filing Fee - License to Cover Application
Amount:
$335.00
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application Information not provided.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
WWNY FCC ID 189863 Medical Notification Mailing
Amount:
$2,450.00

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate 		Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $226,736.00 $226,286.00 $45,170.45

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 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.

Robert Folliard , III .

Assistant Secretary


10/08/2020

Attachments

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