Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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MISSION BROADCASTING, INC. |
Dennis Thatcher 901 INDIANA AVENUE SUITE 375 WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301 United States |
+1 (940) 228-7861 | missionbroadcasting@gmail.com | Limited Liability Company |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Gregory L. Masters , Esq . FCC Counsel Wiley Rein LLP |
1776 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006 United States |
+1 (202) 719-7370 | gmasters@wiley.law |
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 | See attached Transition Plan Document. |
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) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | 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 | |
Model | ULXTE-20 | |
Year | 2015 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 12 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | THU9EVO-40 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 61 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Existing could be retuned but Gates informs that the transmitter would off-air for multiple days for this activity. It is more cost and time effective to replace the transmitter and avoid interim facilities, tower rigging, etc. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | Yes |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Power | N/A | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 3 inches | |
Length | 60.0 feet | |
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? | Yes |
Size | 100.0 square feet | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Transmitter Installation Services |
Site Survey, Drawings, Proj. Management, Transmitter Installation, and Electrical. Please see Land Communications estimate # 1077 attached |
Additional Transmitter Costs |
Additional Transmitter Costs |
Ice Shield Modifications |
Ice Shield Modifications |
Transmitter Floor Leveling |
Leveling of Transmitter Floor as requested by by the installer. Please see United Commercial Flooring Inc. Estimate # 2963 Attached |
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 | 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? | 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 | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels | 40 | |
Design power capacity in use | 25.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 700.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 480.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | DIELECTRIC | |
Model | TUF-C4-10/40H-1-T | |
Year | 2015 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 |
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 | Utilize Existing |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
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 | Dielectric |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 7 3/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1050 feet per run |
Name | Description |
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Transmission Line Sweep Test |
Transmission Line Sweep Test |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | 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 | Outside Project Management of transition required due to limited staffing availability at station. | |
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 | 1 | |
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 | 1 | |
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 | Yes | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers | No | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | Yes |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Name | Description |
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FCC Progress Report Prep |
Prepare and file FCC quarterly Progress Reports. |
CHANNEL 14 ISSUES |
Engineering support and other both direct and indirect costs to resolve channel 14 interference to LM services. This can include equipment, and service expenses to relocate LM facilities, re-license equipment coverage studies, and other associated tasks. |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | Yes |
Non-zoning permits | No | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | No | |
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? | No | |
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | Yes |
Name | Description |
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Land Mobile Facilities Notification |
Land Mobile Facilities Notification |
Sales and Use Tax Due |
Sales and Use Tax Due |
Tower Crew |
Expenses for tower crew to climb and to readjust/replace tuners on the antenna. |
Viewer Notification |
Costs to produce materials for viewer notification. |
Equipment Rentals |
Equipment Rentals |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $2,047,602.77 | $637,132.77 | N/A | $632,132.77 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,516,267.77 | $1,092,697.77 | N/A | $812,031.47 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter THU9EVO-40 | $2,047,602.77 | $637,132.77 | $632,132.77 | ||
Transmitter Floor Leveling | $9,780.02 | $9,780.02 | Leveling of Transmitter Floor as requested by by the installer. Please see United Commercial Flooring Inc. Estimate # 2963 Attached | $9,780.02 | N/A |
Ice Shield Modifications | $8,516.00 | $8,516.00 | See Clery Fence quote March 18, 2020 | $8,516.00 | N/A |
Additional Transmitter Costs | $39,065.00 | $39,065.00 | See Rohde & Schwarz quotes 257791.0 and 255492.0 | $39,065.00 | N/A |
Transmitter Installation Services | $141,521.75 | $141,521.75 | Site Survey, Drawings, Proj. Management, Transmitter Installation, and Electrical. Please see Land Communications estimate # 1077 attached | $141,521.75 | N/A |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 100.0 | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Need to move walls, plumbing, electrical wiring, lighting fixtures, etc. | N/A | N/A |
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $3,120.00 | $0.00 | See Transmitter Installation Services | N/A | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $0.00 | See Transmitter Installation Services | N/A | N/A |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,400.00 | $0.00 | See Transmitter Installation Services | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW | $1,788,000.00 | $433,250.00 | See Rohde & Schwarz quote 208212.0, less upgrade cost | $433,250.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Transmitter Floor Leveling | |
Ice Shield Modifications | |
Additional Transmitter Costs | |
Transmitter Installation Services | |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 100.0 | Information not provided. |
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | Information not provided. |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | Information not provided. |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | Information not provided. |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $20,630.00 | $19,600.00 | N/A | $3,200.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,516,267.77 | $1,092,697.77 | N/A | $812,031.47 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TUF-C4-10/40H-1-T | $20,630.00 | $19,600.00 | $3,200.00 | ||
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 7 3/16. feedline (if needed) | $13,900.00 | $13,200.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | $3,200.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 7 3/16. feedline (if needed) | Information not provided. |
Sweep test of existing antenna |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $6,400.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | $6,400.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,516,267.77 | $1,092,697.77 | N/A | $812,031.47 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $6,400.00 | $6,400.00 | $6,400.00 | ||
Transmission Line Sweep Test | $6,400.00 | $6,400.00 | Sweep test | $6,400.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Transmission Line Sweep Test |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $296,880.00 | $288,375.00 | N/A | $57,366.79 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,516,267.77 | $1,092,697.77 | N/A | $812,031.47 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $296,880.00 | $288,375.00 | $57,366.79 | ||
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $875.00 | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $625.00 | N/A | $625.00 | N/A |
CHANNEL 14 ISSUES | $150,000.00 | $150,000.00 | Engineering support and other both direct and indirect costs to resolve channel 14 interference to LM services. See attached letter from MSW. | $34,980.00 | N/A |
FCC Progress Report Prep | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | Prepare and file Quarterly FCC progress reports. | N/A | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $31,600.00 | $30,000.00 | N/A | $20,136.79 | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,050.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $750.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
CHANNEL 14 ISSUES | |
FCC Progress Report Prep | Information not provided. |
Project management of the transition | |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | Information not provided. |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $144,755.00 | $141,190.00 | N/A | $112,931.91 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,516,267.77 | $1,092,697.77 | N/A | $812,031.47 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $144,755.00 | $141,190.00 | $112,931.91 | ||
Equipment Rentals | $3,125.00 | $3,125.00 | Forklift required for transmitter installation | $3,120.49 | N/A |
Viewer Notification | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tower Crew | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | Tower crew must mobilize to site, climb tower, adjust tuners at antenna, and at elbows, and travel home. | N/A | N/A |
Land Mobile Facilities Notification | $17,495.00 | $17,495.00 | See DTV Notification EST-001678; pursuant to FCC Construction permit requirements | $17,495.00 | N/A |
Sales and Use Tax Due | $30,500.00 | $30,500.00 | Estimated sales and use tax due. | $30,389.42 | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $190.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $325.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Local Zoning | $500.00 | $500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $27,000.00 | $27,000.00 | See USA Commercial quote 32. | $27,000.00 | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $8,000.00 | See related quotes from DTVNotification | $3,872.00 | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $31,055.00 | $31,055.00 | See Rohde & Schwarz quote 246196.0 | $31,055.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Equipment Rentals | |
Viewer Notification | Information not provided. |
Tower Crew | Information not provided. |
Land Mobile Facilities Notification | |
Sales and Use Tax Due | |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
Local Zoning | Information not provided. |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $2,516,267.77 | $1,092,697.77 | $812,031.47 |
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. | Dennis P. Thatcher President 08/18/2021 |
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. | Dennis P. Thatcher President 08/18/2021 |