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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:
125358
Service:
LPT
Call Sign:
K27OI-D
Channel:
27 (UHF)
File Number:
0000087978
FRN:
0003784659
Eligibility Status:
Eligible
Date Submitted:
11/03/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

MINERAL TELEVISION DISTRICT #1

Doing Business As: MINERAL TELEVISION DISTRICT #1

PO Box 1991

HAWTHORNE, NV 89415

United States

+1 (775) 426-1026 npowell@oasisol.com Government Entity

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

Norm Powell

Valley TV

PO Box 1403

Fallon, NV 89407

United States

+1 (775) 426-1026 npowell@oasisol.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 Install equipment necessary to move to new channel

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
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer Superior Broadcast Products
Model SS-100UT
Year 1995
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 100 W

Primary Transmitter

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Retuning Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Mask Filter Does the transmitter require a new mask filter? No
New Exciter Is a new exciter needed? Yes
Exciter Type Single frequency agile

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? No
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

Shop Labor

Retune, clean and test for operation as a Digital Channel 27 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 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 Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Other
Other Antenna Type UHF paraflector
ERP: 500.0 W
Manufacturer
Model PR-TV
Year 1990

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? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels/Bays 1
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 860.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 20.0 %
ERP: 500.0 W
Manufacturer
Model BKU 4-5
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Old antenna is very old, and is single 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? 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? No
Power Dividers Does the panel antenna require power dividers? No
Cable Harness Does the panel antenna require cable harness? No

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

installation cost

remove old antenna and install new

Transmission Line

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

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)
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 Foam
Diameter 1/2 inches
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 50 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Type Flexible Foam
Diameter 1/2 inches
Number of parallel runs 4
Length 50 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Old line is weather checked. outer jacket is missing in several spots.
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

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

cable connectors

50 ohm "N" connectors

installation cost

remove old, and install new cable

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? No
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for displacement application No
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application No
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application No
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Prepare Form 601 No
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application No
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application 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 No
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs No
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service No

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

none

no other services are required

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 No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change Yes
FCC License to Cover Application Yes
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? No
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 No
New Point to Point Microwave System No

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Prepare form 399

cost to gather information and fill application

Marlene Bunch

Prepare and submit 1876 form Invoice 20200501-001

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 $32,050.00 $320.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $37,322.83 $3,047.83 N/A $487.83 N/A
Primary Transmitter SS-100UT $32,050.00 $320.00 $0.00
Retune - UHF and VHF - minor re-channel issues $11,000.00 $320.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Shop Labor $0.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 Added component for modified Invoice 7100 ( 4 - Hrs. shop time @ 80.00) for clean and set up of translator
Single frequency agile exciter $21,050.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Retune - UHF and VHF - minor re-channel issues

Component Description:
Letter sent in reply to MSG5620830
Amount:
$320.00

Component Description:
there is on amount for this item
Amount:
N/A
Shop Labor

Component Description:
Transmitter clean and set up for Digital operation
Amount:
$320.00

Component Description:
Modified Invoice 7100 - see attached breakout per MSG5273722
Amount:
$320.00
Single frequency agile exciter

Component Description:
there is no amount for this item
Amount:
N/A

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 $2,600.00 $1,600.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $37,322.83 $3,047.83 N/A $487.83 N/A
Primary Antenna BKU 4-5 $2,600.00 $1,600.00 $0.00
installation cost $850.00 $850.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
UHF Broadband panel antenna (per panel), horizontally-polarized $1,750.00 $750.00 N/A $0.00 Per MSG5273722 Modified Invoice 7100 breakout: 1 - NiCom BKU 4-5 Antenna. (Horizontally polarized Panel antenna mast mounted)

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
installation cost

Component Description:
Amount for antenna installation
Amount:
$850.00
UHF Broadband panel antenna (per panel), horizontally-polarized

Component Description:
Modified Invoice 7100 per MSG 5273722 (see attached breakout: 1-NiCom BKU 4-5 antenna)
Amount:
$750.00

Component Description:
Cost of antenna only
Amount:
$750.00

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 $1,070.00 $620.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $37,322.83 $3,047.83 N/A $487.83 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $1,070.00 $620.00 $0.00
installation cost $320.00 $320.00 N/A $0.00 Additional component per MSG5273722 (Antenna install and hardware install)
cable connectors $50.00 $50.00 N/A $0.00 Additional component per MSG5273722
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1/2" $700.00 $250.00 N/A $0.00 Added component per MSG5273722 - attached breakout.

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
installation cost

Component Description:
Installation of connectors
Amount:
$320.00

Component Description:
Modified Invoice 7100 per MSG5273722. See attached break out "4- Hrs. to install..."
Amount:
$320.00
cable connectors

Component Description:
Modified Invoice 7100 breakout per MSG52737222. ("2 - Connectors and hardware")
Amount:
$50.00

Component Description:
Amount for connectors
Amount:
$50.00
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1/2"

Component Description:
Modified Invoice 7100 per MSG 5273722. see breakout "50' Belden 7810 cable"
Amount:
$250.00

Component Description:
Cable cost
Amount:
$250.00

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 $57.83 $57.83 N/A $57.83 N/A
Total for all systems $37,322.83 $3,047.83 N/A $487.83 N/A
Outside Professional Services $57.83 $57.83 $57.83
none $57.83 $57.83 N/A $57.83 Additional component information per request (see line item K27OI-D)

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
none

Component Description:
Modified Invoice 20200501-001 per MSG5470905
Amount:
$57.83

Component Description:
Marlene Bunch for filing 1876 form
Amount:
$57.83

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 $1,545.00 $450.00 N/A $430.00 N/A
Total for all systems $37,322.83 $3,047.83 N/A $487.83 N/A
Other Expenses $1,545.00 $450.00 $430.00
Marlene Bunch $0.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $250.00 N/A $250.00 Additional component per MSG 5286277
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $100.00 N/A $80.00 Additional component per MSG5276295
Prepare form 399 $100.00 $100.00 N/A $100.00 Additional component per MSG 5286266 - Invoice 7134

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Marlene Bunch Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application

Component Description:
FCC 2100C filing per modified Invoice 7067
Amount:
$250.00

Component Description:
FCC 2100C filing for K27OI-D
Amount:
$250.00
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application

Component Description:
Modified Invoice 7100 FCC 2100-D filing for K27OI-D
Amount:
$80.00

Component Description:
reimbursement for FCC 2100-D filing
Amount:
$80.00
Prepare form 399

Component Description:
Modified Invoice 7134 FCC 399 filing per MSG5286266
Amount:
$100.00

Component Description:
399 filing for K27OI-D
Amount:
$100.00

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $37,322.83 $3,047.83 $487.83

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. Yes
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. Yes
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. Yes

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.

Norman G Powell

Engineer


11/03/2020

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.

Norman G Powell

Engineer


11/03/2020

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Final Allocation or Accounting Information 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 and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  2. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  3. The above-named entity certifies that all costs identified as "actual costs" herein accurately represent the costs actually paid by the above-named entity, including any discounts, refunds, or rebates.

  4. 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.

  5. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  6. 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.

Norman G Powell

Engineer


11/03/2020

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