Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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ROSS COMMUNICATIONS, LTD. Doing Business As: ROSS COMMUNICATIONS, LTD. |
Glenn N. Ross 708 WEST HILLCREST AVENUE DAYTON, OH 45406 United States |
+1 (937) 275-7677 | skipross3@gmail.com | Limited Liability Company |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Tony Zummallen Anywave Communication Technologies |
Tony Zummallen 300 Knightsbridge Parkway Suite 150 Lincolnshire, IL 60069 United States |
+1 (816) 882-5600 | tony.zummallen@anywavecom.com |
Question | Response |
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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 | Replace the transmitter and antenna per the channel relocation project using reasonable and customary engineering and business practices. |
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 | SBTXU-RFA-2000 | |
Year | 2015 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 2 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 | TXVD-2000 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 2 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Replace the transmitter per the channel relocation project |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 |
Name | Description |
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Taxes |
Estimated sales tax |
Emergency Alert System |
Emergency alert system replacement due to Repack |
Decommission |
Decommission old transmitter |
Encoder |
Encoder |
Shipping |
Estimated shipping |
Site Prep |
Prepare site for installation of new transmitter |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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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? | No | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Top | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
ERP: | 34.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | JA/LS-AB-24 | |
Year | 2015 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Top | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
ERP: | 3.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | PA31-SDP | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Replace the antenna per the channel relocation project |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 |
Name | Description |
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Taxes |
Estimated sales tax |
Shipping |
Estimated shipping costs |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
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 | Flexible Air | |
Diameter | Other | |
Other Diameter | 2 1/4 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1000 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Type | Flexible Foam | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1000 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Original line will not be able to mate with new antenna or transmitter due to no connectors nor adapters for existing line available. | |
Interior RF Systems | Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require an additional or replacement Inside RF system including switching, patch panels, and dehydrators? | 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 | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Located on Building | |
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 | 1013716 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 39° 43' 28.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 084° 15' 18.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1152.87 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1099.07 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 895.99 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | WRGT-TV | |
Date Constructed | 08/15/1984 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Located on Building |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | No |
Name | Description |
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General Legal |
General Legal Services for Repack |
General Consulting Engineering |
General Consulting Engineering services as needed. |
Engineering Services |
Engineering Services - Interior equipment installation and testing |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $191,158.70 | $139,983.70 | N/A | $107,585.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $487,443.70 | $442,661.99 | N/A | $155,562.29 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter TXVD-2000 | $191,158.70 | $139,983.70 | $107,585.00 | ||
Site Prep | $7,000.00 | $7,000.00 | Estimated costs to prepare site for transmitter installation crew. Includes receiving and inventory of transmitter and all components; pre-assembly of cabinets and subasssemblies; ensuring site has all materials required by installation crew | $0.00 | N/A |
Shipping | $4,750.00 | $4,750.00 | Freight for all equipment on Transcom Invoice 11520CH9ttl-2 | $5,060.00 | Freight for all equipment on Transcom invoice including transmitter, mask filter, encoder, antenna, emergency alert system and transmission line/components |
Encoder | $49,221.20 | $49,221.20 | Per attached Transcom quote. | $33,392.50 | Per actual invoice and quote from Transcom Corporation. |
Decommission | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | Estimated costs to deinstall, disconnect and decommission old transmitter in preparation for installation of new transmitter. | $0.00 | N/A |
Taxes | $10,100.00 | $10,100.00 | Estimated sales tax | $0.00 | N/A |
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1.1 - 4.4 kW | $101,000.00 | $52,425.00 | N/A | $52,425.00 | N/A |
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation | $10,000.00 | $7,400.00 | Estimated costs for site survey and transmitter installation. Revised upon Site Survey. | $7,400.00 | N/A |
Emergency Alert System | $3,087.50 | $3,087.50 | Replacement of Emergency Alert System due to repack. Purchase of Gorman Redlich EASCG1-2R per Transcom Corporation Invoice # 11520CH9ttl-2 and quote. | $9,307.50 | actual costs per vendor invoice from Transcom. INV WRCX72420-EAS |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Site Prep | Information not provided. |
Shipping | |
Encoder | |
Decommission | Information not provided. |
Taxes | Information not provided. |
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1.1 - 4.4 kW | |
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation | |
Emergency Alert System |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $20,910.00 | $20,910.00 | N/A | $6,555.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $487,443.70 | $442,661.99 | N/A | $155,562.29 | N/A |
Primary Antenna PA31-SDP | $20,910.00 | $20,910.00 | $6,555.00 | ||
Shipping | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | Estimated shipping and freight. Actual costs to be determined. | $0.00 | N/A |
Taxes | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | Estimated sales tax | $0.00 | N/A |
Side Mount antenna brackets | $4,625.00 | $4,625.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
High VHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 3.0kW input, Horizontal | $6,555.00 | $6,555.00 | Per attached Transcom quote. | $6,555.00 | N/A |
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | $5,730.00 | $5,730.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Shipping | Information not provided. |
Taxes | Information not provided. |
Side Mount antenna brackets | Information not provided. |
High VHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 3.0kW input, Horizontal | |
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $24,000.00 | $16,596.29 | N/A | $16,596.29 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $487,443.70 | $442,661.99 | N/A | $155,562.29 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $24,000.00 | $16,596.29 | $16,596.29 | ||
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | $24,000.00 | $16,596.29 | N/A | $16,596.29 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $101,000.00 | $101,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $487,443.70 | $442,661.99 | N/A | $155,562.29 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $101,000.00 | $101,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Tower mapping and report for structural engineer | $21,000.00 | $21,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, e.g., towers with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 | Estimated costs of tower rigging. Actual costs to be determined. | $0.00 | N/A |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $30,000.00 | $30,000.00 | Estimated cost of modifications to tower, if required by study. | $0.00 | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $136,665.00 | $150,462.00 | N/A | $24,826.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $487,443.70 | $442,661.99 | N/A | $155,562.29 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $136,665.00 | $150,462.00 | $24,826.00 | ||
Engineering Services | $7,400.00 | $7,400.00 | Engineering services (Transcom Corporation) for interior equipment installation and Testing. Transcom invoice 11520CH9ttl-2 and quote | $0.00 | N/A |
General Consulting Engineering | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Consulting Engineer services if needed. | $1,290.00 | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $52,600.00 | $43,732.00 | Per attached quote 706-R | $0.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,235.00 | $2,235.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $3,262.50 | $3,262.50 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,577.50 | $1,577.50 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $12,000.00 | Estimate of attorney fees for preparation of CP. Actual costs to be determined. | $0.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,052.50 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $5,000.00 | Estimate of engineering fees for displacement application. Actual costs to be determined. | $2,850.00 | N/A |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $21,290.00 | $21,290.00 | Per Anywave Quote # PR1910-0534 dated 10/16/19, line items 1 & 3 PLUS Additional Hours quote PR2008-0919. | $9,586.00 | N/A |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $2,500.00 | Per attached Anywave quote PR1910-0534 dated 10/16/19 | $2,500.00 | N/A |
Prepare Form 601 | $755.00 | $755.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $21,100.00 | $30,800.00 | Estimated 200 hours at $154/hour | $0.00 | N/A |
General Legal | $10,475.00 | $10,475.00 | General legal expenses due to Repack | $8,600.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $2,102.50 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Engineering Services | |
General Consulting Engineering | |
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 | 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 | Information not provided. |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | |
Prepare Form 601 | Information not provided. |
Project management of the transition | Information not provided. |
General Legal | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $13,710.00 | $13,710.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $487,443.70 | $442,661.99 | N/A | $155,562.29 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $13,710.00 | $13,710.00 | $0.00 | ||
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 | $0.00 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $305.00 | $305.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,110.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 Major change CP application | $4,960.00 | $4,960.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | Estimated costs to transport, rent forklift and handling fees from staging area to transmitter site | $0.00 | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | Expecting multiple staggered equipment deliveries from different vendors and need to store and stage new equipment prior to installation date. Anticipate 6-24 months of storage time. | $0.00 | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $487,443.70 | $442,661.99 | $155,562.29 |
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. | Glenn Ross Sole Proprietor 10/19/2020 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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. | Glenn Ross Sole Proprietor 10/19/2020 |