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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:
57189
Service:
LPD
Call Sign:
KHLM-LD
Channel:
10 (High VHF)
File Number:
0000089147
FRN:
0005935499
Eligibility Status:
Eligible
Date Submitted:
06/21/2021

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

LOTUS TV OF HOUSTON LLC

Doing Business As: LOTUS TV OF HOUSTON LLC

Jay A. Levine

3301 Barham Boulevard

Suite 200

LOS ANGELES, CA 90068

United States

+1 (323) 512-2225 headquarters@lotuscorp.com 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

Tony zumMallen

President

QCommunications, LLC

Tony zumMallen

705B SE Melody ln

#314

Lees SUmmit, MO 64063

United States

+1 (816) 729-1177 tony@qcomm.tv

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 Repack to new CH10 on time and on budget.

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 INNOVATOR
Year 2009
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 15 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 VAXTE-2R37
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 2 kW
Justification for New Transmitter New transmitter required per the REPACK channel reassignment, transitioning from UHF to VHF.

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? Yes
Type Heating and Cooling
Size 5 tons
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

Connectors

Connectors and misc parts/pieces to ensure proper mating of new transmitter, line, and connected equipment

Encoder

Encoder

Demo HVAC

Demo old HVAC units

Transmitter Taxes

Transmitter sales tax

HVAC Install

HVAC installation

Transmitter Shipping fee

Shipping fees for transmitter

Dehydrator Rebuild

rebuilt dehydrator and connect to transmission line

Transmitter Decommissioning

Harvesting and removal of old transmitter

Site Prep

Site preparation for new transmitter installation

Transmitter Misc. Equipment

I/O rack customer IO plate, AC distro assembly, 2.5kW, post filter coupler kit, switch controller, associated cables

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 Not in Stack
Polarization Circular
Type Slotted Coaxial
ERP: 15.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ALP 24L3 CSMX-43
Year 2009

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 Not in Stack
Polarization Elliptical
Type Broadband Slot
Number of Stations Supported 2
Number of Panels/Bays 4
Lower Limit 174.00 MHz
Upper Limit 216.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 90.0 %
ERP: 3.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TLS-V4/VP
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna New antenna required for new channel. Original antenna unable to be retuned.

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? Broadband
Feed Line Size 4 1/16 inches inches
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

Antenna Pattern Verification

Antenna Pattern Verification

Custom Mounting Brackets

Custom mounting brackets for 7.5" OD round legs

Flexline, Adapters, connectors

Flexline, connectors, adapters, hardware assemblies, etc.

Filter

VHF high band, 6-pole filter

Antenna Shipping fee

Shipping fees for new antenna

Antenna Sales Tax

Sales tax for new antenna

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 Waveguide
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1654 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? No
Type Waveguide
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1654 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Changing from UHF CH 43 to VHF CH 10 may require the existing line to be changed out. We await the results of sweep testing to determine if new line it required or not.
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

Information not provided.

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? Candelabra
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? Yes
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) Yes
Others Types of Users Yes
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1059622
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 29° 33' 45.2" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 095° 30' 35.9" W-
Overall Structure Height 1974.06 feet
Support Structure Height 1844.14 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 74.15 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner American Towers LLC
Date Constructed 08/30/2000

FM, AM or TV radio broadcasters. Facility ID's, Call Signs and Services of other broadcast stations with whom the tower is shared

Facility ID Call Sign Service
69531 KZJL DTV
53847 KXLN-DT DTV
51569 KTXH DTV
31870 KYAZ DTV
28324 KTBU DTV
22204 KRIV DTV
167664 KUVM-LD LPD
13200 KUVM-CD DTV
7079 KCVH-LD LPD

Other Types of Users

Users
Cell phone

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 Candelabra
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 325
Explanation Required to assist in the turnkey management of the channel relocation project in order that the existing internal personal 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 services during transition activities. Actual costs to be determined.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Consulting Engineering

Repack engineering work not covered by existing 399 default fields.

General Attorney fees for Repack

Repack attorney work not covered by existing 399 default fields.

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 $266,398.17 $274,898.17 N/A $195,766.10 N/A
Total for all systems $712,809.94 $816,309.44 N/A $536,227.97 N/A
Primary Transmitter VAXTE-2R37 $266,398.17 $274,898.17 $195,766.10
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1.1 - 4.4 kW $101,000.00 $101,000.00 N/A $46,324.95 N/A
Other -- HVAC Service Type: H Size:5 (Other) $19,700.00 $19,700.00 These 2-ton units replaces the 10-ton unit which was a short cycle unit which won't maintain the temperature. Space City Quote 11189 E $19,700.00 N/A
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation $10,000.00 $18,500.00 Per attached QCommunications quote. $18,500.00 N/A
Demo HVAC $3,897.00 $3,897.00 Demolition and recycling of old HVAC units in preparation for installation of 2 new units necessary for Repack $3,897.00 N/A
Dehydrator Rebuild $495.00 $495.00 Rebuild dehydrator and connect it to transmission line. $0.00 N/A
Connectors $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Estimated costs of connectors and associated parts/pieces in order to ensure proper mating of new transmitter to existing equipment. Actual costs to be determined. $1,038.00 N/A
Transmitter Taxes $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Estimated taxes for new transmitter and associated eqpt. Actual costs to be determined. $0.00 N/A
HVAC Install $3,500.00 $3,500.00 HVAC Install. Includes disconnecting electrical from old units; connected 2 new units; and demolition and installation of conduits, wiring, breakers, etc to accommodate new units. $3,500.00 N/A
Transmitter Shipping fee $4,372.39 $4,372.39 Actual shipping costs for transmitter $4,372.39 N/A
Transmitter Decommissioning $8,000.00 $8,000.00 Per attached QCommunications quote. $8,000.00 N/A
Site Prep $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Per attached QCommunications quote. $0.00 N/A
Transmitter Misc. Equipment $6,502.12 $6,502.12 Estimate based on attached GatesAir quote Q-85538 attached to Transmitter invoices. $6,502.10 N/A
Encoder $83,931.66 $83,931.66 Harmonic estimate for required 8-channel encoder and installation. Actual costs to be determined. The channel change requires replacement of the existing 8-channel encoder. Estimated costs includes shipping fees not calculated on original quote. $83,931.66 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1.1 - 4.4 kW

Component Description:
3rd Transmitter invoice US0335093 - Gates - Q-83941; sales tax deducted from total
Amount:
$12,190.60

Component Description:
3/1/21 Zeroed out and resubmitted in new category. Transmitter install - QComm - QC20-648
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
1st transmitter invoice # JW30004719-1 GatesAir
Amount:
$15,441.65

Component Description:
2nd transmitter Invoice Jw230004719-2 - Gates - Q-83941
Amount:
$18,692.70
Other -- HVAC Service Type: H Size:5 (Other)

Component Description:
KHLM - Space City - HVAC units - INV 12575
Amount:
$19,700.00
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation

Component Description:
site prep and install - QComm - QC20-648
Amount:
$18,500.00
Demo HVAC

Component Description:
Demo of old HVAC units - Space City - INV 12576
Amount:
$3,897.00
Dehydrator Rebuild

Component Description:
Dehydrator rebuilt - QComm - QC20-633
Amount:
$495.00
Connectors

Component Description:
Reducer for transmitter installation - GatesAir - INV US0342436
Amount:
$1,038.00
Transmitter Taxes

Component Description:
Not requesting sales for transmitter. US0335093
Amount:
N/A
HVAC Install

Component Description:
Vendor name: A & A Electric. install HVAC units - INV 112320
Amount:
$3,500.00
Transmitter Shipping fee

Component Description:
Transmitter shipping costs not included on original quote. US0335093
Amount:
$4,372.39
Transmitter Decommissioning

Component Description:
Decomm existing transmitter - QComm - QC20-649
Amount:
$8,000.00
Site Prep

Component Description:
31/1/21 Zeroed out. Moved to different category. Site prep for tx install - QComm - QC20-648
Amount:
N/A
Transmitter Misc. Equipment

Component Description:
Change order Q-85538. Gates Air INV US0335093.
Amount:
$6,502.10
Encoder

Component Description:
Encoder SHIPPING ONLY. Note: previous invoice amounts requested under INV 42646. This request completes this order
Amount:
$338.51

Component Description:
Receipt for downpayment against invoice 42646. See last page of invoice to confirm amount.
Amount:
$41,796.58

Component Description:
2nd Invoice for Encoder. See cover letter.
Amount:
$41,795.57

Component Description:
SEE COVER LETTER. Request is for prepayment plus balance. KHLM - Heartland - encoder - INV 42646
Amount:
$83,593.15

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 $123,206.39 $119,251.39 N/A $99,076.39 N/A
Total for all systems $712,809.94 $816,309.44 N/A $536,227.97 N/A
Primary Antenna TLS-V4/VP $123,206.39 $119,251.39 $99,076.39
Antenna Pattern Verification $27,125.00 $27,125.00 Comprehensive Coverage Verification - Antenna Pattern Verification. QComm (QForce) quote 716C / 3001 $21,900.00 N/A
Antenna Sales Tax $4,000.00 $4,000.00 Estimated sales tax for new antenna. Actual costs to be determined. N/A N/A
Flexline, Adapters, connectors $2,819.39 $2,819.39 Per Dielectric invoice 829002 and attached quote. $2,819.39 Estimated equals actual
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) $10,950.00 $10,950.00 N/A N/A N/A
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna $5,730.00 $6,400.00 Per Dielectric quote 180087ESM attached to INV MAN001546 and MAN01555 $6,400.00 N/A
High VHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Broadband Slot, 4 bay, 3.0kW input, Elliptical $47,509.00 $47,509.00 Per attached Dielectric quote 180087ESM attached to Invoice 746019 $47,509.00 Costs Per actual invoice #746019 and quote # 180087ESM.
Side Mount antenna brackets $4,625.00 $0.00 4-9-20 Costs captured under "custom mounts" component. Zeroed out. $0.00 N/A
Filter $3,034.00 $3,034.00 Per attached Dielectric quote. $3,034.00 N/A
Antenna Shipping fee $8,965.00 $8,965.00 Actual shipping fees for new antenna per Dielectric INV 833015 $8,965.00 N/A
Custom Mounting Brackets $8,449.00 $8,449.00 Per Dielectric invoice 746019 and associated quote 180087ESM attached to invoice. $8,449.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Antenna Pattern Verification

Component Description:
1/2 half antenna verification - QComm - QC21-759
Amount:
$9,300.00

Component Description:
2nd 1/2 Pattern Verification plus weather days - INV 341010
Amount:
$12,600.00
Antenna Sales Tax Information not provided.
Flexline, Adapters, connectors

Component Description:
KHLM flexline, connectors, adapters, reducers, etc. INV 829002 - Quote 1932064
Amount:
$2,063.11

Component Description:
shipping for parts - Dielectric - INV 841027
Amount:
$756.28
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) Information not provided.
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna

Component Description:
Sweep - Dielectric - 2nd invoice MAN01555
Amount:
$3,200.00

Component Description:
Sweep test - KHLM - Dielectric - INV MAN01546
Amount:
$3,200.00
High VHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Broadband Slot, 4 bay, 3.0kW input, Elliptical

Component Description:
KHLM - Antenna - Dielectric 2nd invoice MAN01555
Amount:
$23,754.50

Component Description:
Antenna - KHLM - Dielectric - MAN01546
Amount:
$23,754.50

Component Description:
6-29-20 Zeroed out this request. KHLM - Dielectric - Antenna costs - INV 746019 - Quote 180087ESM
Amount:
N/A
Side Mount antenna brackets Information not provided.
Filter

Component Description:
Filter - KHLM - Dielectric - INV MAN01546
Amount:
$1,517.00

Component Description:
Mask Filter - Dielectric - INV MAN01555
Amount:
$1,517.00

Component Description:
KHLM - Dielectric - mask filter - INV 746019 - Quote 180087ESM
Amount:
N/A
Antenna Shipping fee

Component Description:
Actual freight costs for antenna - Dielectric - INV 833015
Amount:
$8,965.00
Custom Mounting Brackets

Component Description:
custom mounts - Dielectric - 2nd invoice MAN01555
Amount:
$4,224.50

Component Description:
KHLM - Dielectric - antenna mounts - INV MAN01546
Amount:
$4,224.50

Component Description:
Custom mounts for antenna. KHLM - INV 746019
Amount:
N/A

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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 $19,000.00 $19,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $712,809.94 $816,309.44 N/A $536,227.97 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $19,000.00 $19,000.00 $0.00
Waveguide Transmission Line - " 1 parallel runs 1654 feet $19,000.00 $19,000.00 Only concerned with the horizontal 200 ft run. Existing line may need to be replaced due to going from UHF CH43 to VHF CH10. The line has not been tested yet for operations on CH10. If the lines sweeps well, then the line will not be required. N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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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 $114,462.38 $114,462.38 N/A $43,462.38 N/A
Total for all systems $712,809.94 $816,309.44 N/A $536,227.97 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $114,462.38 $114,462.38 $43,462.38
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $50,000.00 $50,000.00 Estimated tower modification costs, depending on engineering report results. Actual costs to be determined. N/A N/A
Tower mapping and report for structural engineer $21,000.00 $21,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Complex Tower (includes, e.g., towers with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $43,462.38 $43,462.38 Actual rigging costs - 3 invoices from Rio Steel and Tower. $43,462.38 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications Information not provided.
Tower mapping and report for structural engineer Information not provided.
Complex Tower (includes, e.g., towers with candelabras and/or stacked antennas)

Component Description:
2nd of 3 invoices for Antenna install; Rio Tower - INV 820023-2
Amount:
$10,865.60

Component Description:
25% of contract upon mobilization. INV 820023-1 - NOTE: Vendor name is Rio Steel & Tower, LTD; "and" was substituted for special character "&".
Amount:
$10,865.60

Component Description:
Final invoice - antenna install - Rio Steel - INV 820023-3R. NOTE: Vendor name is Rio Steel & Tower, LTD; "and" was substituted for special character "&"
Amount:
$21,731.18

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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 $175,533.00 $274,487.50 N/A $197,923.10 N/A
Total for all systems $712,809.94 $816,309.44 N/A $536,227.97 N/A
Outside Professional Services $175,533.00 $274,487.50 $197,923.10
Project management of the transition $34,287.50 $133,050.00 Per actual time work on QCommunications invoices. $133,050.00 N/A
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs $15,000.00 $15,000.00 Estimated costs for form 399 assistance. Actual costs to be determined. $14,147.60 N/A
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form $1,710.00 $2,650.00 Estimated costs to prepare 399 reimbursement form. Actual costs to be determined. $150.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for displacement application $1,800.00 $6,500.00 Displacement studies-required to ascertain the final channel assignment $3,100.00 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $1,280.00 $2,700.00 Actual costs per consulting engineer invoices. $2,700.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $2,102.50 $2,102.50 N/A $1,500.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,052.50 $1,052.50 N/A $930.00 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 Form 601 $755.00 $755.00 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 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 request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,235.00 $2,235.00 N/A N/A N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $52,600.00 $45,732.00 Per QForce Quote 714-R N/A N/A
Additional Field Engineering Service, 5 Days $12,500.00 $12,500.00 Estimated field engineering services during transition activities. Actual costs to be determined. N/A N/A
Consulting Engineering $12,430.00 $12,430.00 Consulting Engineering work not covered by existing 399 default fields. $12,430.00 Actual costs per consulting engineer invoices.
General Attorney fees for Repack $29,915.50 $29,915.50 Repack Attorney fees not covered by existing 399 default fields. $29,915.50 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Field/Tech PM April 2019 - QC20-383
Amount:
$6,675.00

Component Description:
Field/Technical PM May 2019 - QC20-384
Amount:
$4,425.00

Component Description:
Field Tech PM March 2019 - QC20-382
Amount:
$5,970.00

Component Description:
Field & Tech PM January 2021 - QComm - QC21-870
Amount:
$5,100.00

Component Description:
Field & Tech PM - April 2021 - QComm - QC21-872
Amount:
$4,650.00

Component Description:
Field/Technical PM December 2019 - QC20-391
Amount:
$7,425.00

Component Description:
Tech/Field PM March 2021 - QComm - QC21-825
Amount:
$1,800.00

Component Description:
Field/Technical PM March 2020 - QC20-394
Amount:
$12,765.00

Component Description:
Field & Tech PM - Feb 2021 - QComm - QC21-871
Amount:
$4,800.00

Component Description:
Field/Tech PM June 2019 - QC20-385
Amount:
$3,615.00

Component Description:
Field/Technical PM August 2019 - QC20-387
Amount:
$3,375.00

Component Description:
Field/Technical PM January 2020 - QC20-392
Amount:
$10,785.00

Component Description:
Field/Technical PM October 2019 QC20-389
Amount:
$2,670.00

Component Description:
Field/Technical PM July 2020 - INV QC20-398
Amount:
$7,725.00

Component Description:
Field/Tech PM July 2019 - QC20-386
Amount:
$6,315.00

Component Description:
Field/Technical PM February 2020 - QC20-393
Amount:
$11,475.00

Component Description:
Field/Technical PM June 2020 - QC20-397
Amount:
$8,625.00

Component Description:
Field/Technical PM November 2019 - QC20-390
Amount:
$2,775.00

Component Description:
Field/Technical PM April 2020 - QC20-395
Amount:
$8,940.00

Component Description:
Field/Technical PM September 2019 - QC20-388
Amount:
$3,615.00

Component Description:
Field/Technical PM May 2020 - QC20-396
Amount:
$9,525.00
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs

Component Description:
June PM Hours - QComm - QC20-358
Amount:
$1,605.00

Component Description:
March 2021 399 Assistance - QComm - QC21-825
Amount:
$1,230.00

Component Description:
Sept paperwork PM hours - QComm - INV QC20-605
Amount:
$1,817.60

Component Description:
Project Management hours for May 1-31, 2020 - QComm - INV QC20-320
Amount:
$855.00

Component Description:
Feb 2021 399 assistance PM - QComm - QC21-775
Amount:
$1,275.00

Component Description:
Dec 399 PM Hours - QComm - QC21-702
Amount:
$1,177.50

Component Description:
November 2020 PM Hours - QComm - QC20-617
Amount:
$960.00

Component Description:
Jan 2021 399 PM HOurs - QC21-743
Amount:
$652.50

Component Description:
Paperwork processing PM July 2020 - QC20-437
Amount:
$1,320.00

Component Description:
Paperwork PM - QComm - Aug 2020 - QC20-489
Amount:
$1,462.50

Component Description:
Oct paperwork PM - QComm - QC20-510
Amount:
$1,792.50
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form

Component Description:
Technical support for 399 application. INV 201911-1461-09. NOTE: vendor name is Lohnes & Culver; "and" was substituted for special character "&".
Amount:
$150.00
Perform engineering study for displacement application

Component Description:
Engineering studies - INV 201805-1461-02. NOTE: vendor name is Lohnes & Culver; "and" was replaced with special character "&"
Amount:
$3,100.00
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
Engineering STA; Inv 201908-1461-09 NOTE: Vendor name is Lohnes & Culver; "and" was substituted for "&".
Amount:
$1,500.00

Component Description:
Request for silent STA; Invoice 201911-1461-09. NOTE: vendor name is Lohnes & Culver - "and" was substituted for special character "&".
Amount:
$600.00

Component Description:
Request to extend silent STA; INV 201905-1461-09. NOTE: Vendor name is Lohnes & Culver; however, since the tool doesn't allow special characters, "and" was substituted for "&".
Amount:
$450.00

Component Description:
Assist legal counsel in preparing request; INV 201902-1461-09. NOTE: Vendor name is Lohnes & Culver - "and" was substituted for special character "&".
Amount:
$150.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Construction Permit application - Form 2100 eng section. INV 201805-1461-02
Amount:
$1,500.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Engineering services - Form 2100 - INV 201902-1461-09. NOTE: Vendor name is Lohnes & Culver - "and" was substituted for special character "&".
Amount:
$930.00
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare Form 601 Information not provided.
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed Information not provided.
Additional Field Engineering Service, 5 Days Information not provided.
Consulting Engineering

Component Description:
Engineering services - final antenna selection: INV 201908-1461-09. NOTE: vendor's name is Lohnes & Culver. "And" has been substituted for special character "&".
Amount:
$1,350.00

Component Description:
Eng services: EAS, Dual Exciters reimbursements, sales tax exemption - INV 202009-1461-09
Amount:
$1,190.00

Component Description:
Engineering services to negotiate tower lease, STA, and NTP - Lohnes - INV 202006-1461-09
Amount:
$2,020.00

Component Description:
Engineering services: resumption of operatoins app, and reimbursement application; INV 201911-1461-09. NOTE: vendor name is Lohnes & Culver. "And" was substituted for special character "&".
Amount:
$1,350.00

Component Description:
New facility planning & development - engineering services. INV 201905-1461-09. NOTE: vendor name is Lohnes & Culver; "and" was substituted for "&".
Amount:
$1,680.00

Component Description:
Engineering services - INV 201902-1461-09. NOTE: Vendor name is Lohnes & Culver - "and" was substituted for special character "&".
Amount:
$1,590.00

Component Description:
Engineering services - INV 202001-1461-09. NOTE: vendor name is Lohnes & Culver - "and" was substituted for special character "&".
Amount:
$2,560.00

Component Description:
Encoder reimbursement - eng serv - Lohnes - INV 202008-1461-09
Amount:
$690.00
General Attorney fees for Repack

Component Description:
Revised cover letter. Legal Services. Vendor name is McLaughlin & Stern, LLP; "and" was substituted for special character "&". For Repack legal fees not billed under other invoices. Client # used in lieu of invoice #.
Amount:
$24,520.00

Component Description:
Gen Legal Feb 2020 - McLaughlin - INV 383614 . NOTE: Vendor name is McLaughlin & Stern, LLP; "and" was substituted for special character "&"
Amount:
$1,308.00

Component Description:
Gen Legal Jan 2020 - McLaughlin - INV 382250. NOTE: Vendor name is McLaughlin & Stern, LLP; "and" was substituted for special character "&"
Amount:
$1,580.50

Component Description:
Legal 4th qtr 2019. INV 376907. NOTE: Vendor name is McLaughlin & Stern, LLP; "and" was substituted for special character "&"
Amount:
$2,507.00

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 $14,210.00 $14,210.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $712,809.94 $816,309.44 N/A $536,227.97 N/A
Other Expenses $14,210.00 $14,210.00 $0.00
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $1,110.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $335.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 Major change CP application $4,960.00 $4,960.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $305.00 $305.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $2,500.00 $2,500.00 Estimated 4-6 yard disposal bin on site to capture all waste from on site system integration and tower vendors. Actual costs to be determined. N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Estimated transport, forklift rental and handling fees from staging area to transmitter site. Actuals to be determined. N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $3,000.00 $3,000.00 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 $712,809.94 $816,309.44 $536,227.97

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.

Jay Levine

Senior Vice President


06/21/2021

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.

Jay Levine

Senior Vice President


06/21/2021

Attachments

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