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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:
65387
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WVBT
Channel:
21 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028702
FRN:
0009961889
Date Submitted:
08/13/2021

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Nexstar Media Inc.

Elizabeth Ryder

545 E. John Carpenter Freeway

Suite 700

Irving, TX 75062

United States

+1 (972) 373-8800 eryder@nexstar.tv Corporation

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

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Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

Elizabeth Ryder

General Counsel

Nexstar Media Inc.

Elizabeth Ryder

545 E. John Carpenter Freeway

Suite 700

Irving, TX 75062

United States

+1 (972) 373-8800 eryder@nexstar.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. Yes
Briefly describe transition plan See attached Transition Plan document.

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)
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 DCX2
Year 2001
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 50 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 THU9EVO-24
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 37 kW
Justification for New Transmitter End of life components require transmitter replacement rather than conversion per manufacturer.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
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 75.0 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

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Transmitter Installation Services

Transmitter Installation and Commissioning for new RePack Transmitter. Please see Land Communications Inc. Quote # 1066.

Additional Transmitter Costs

Additional Transmitter Costs

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)
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 Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-26DSC-R C170
Year 2002

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
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 Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Top
Polarization Elliptical
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels/Bays N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-24ETT/VP-R
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna Existing coaxial slot antenna is not designed to operate on repacked channel.The top mounted antenna enables a more cost and time effective approach for the overall project.

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna?
Type
Number of channels supported N/A
Frequencies of channels supported N/A
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? N/A
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? No
Broadband or Single Channel? N/A
Feed Line Size N/A
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna?
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

Feed Through Components

Feed Through Components

Elbow Complex

Elbow Complex

Mounting Wedding Cake Adapter

Mounting Wedding Cake Adapter

Combiner Installation Services

Combiner Installation Please see attached Land Communications Estimate # 1087

RF SYSTEM CONVERSION

Equipment and labor to convert inside RF system to new combiner/antenna switching.

Combiner Balance

Combiner Balance

Interim Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? Yes
Is antenna directional? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New 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 3
Number of Panels/Bays 32
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 630.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 50.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 500.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TUA-O4-8/32H-1-R SM
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna WVBT does not have an interim antenna to use while main facility is built out. See WVBT transition plan for cost and time savings justification associated with overall approach.

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? No
Type
Number of channels supported N/A
Frequencies of channels supported N/A
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? N/A
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? B
Feed Line Size 6 1/8 inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an antenna? Yes
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? Yes
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Additional Antenna Costs

Additional Antenna Costs

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 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 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 875 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Line extension

Extend 6" line to top stack requires extension of 225 ft.

Transmission line sweep test

Transmission line sweep test

Interim Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 825 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line The transmission line with higher capability is an integral part to the tower consolidation plan (see attached WVBT Transition Plan) that reduces cost and time associated with the 3 stations being repacked on this tower.

Interim Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Transmission Line 6-50

Transmission Line 6-50

Additional Transmission Line Components

Additional Transmission Line Components

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)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Is this tower consider Complex? No
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 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 1018104
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 36° 49' 15.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 076° 30' 40.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1026.89 feet
Support Structure Height 889.10 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 22.97 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner WAVY BROADCASTING INC
Date Constructed 01/01/1957

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
71127 WAVY-TV DTV
71121 WKTD-CD DTV
71119 WITD-CD DTV
13060 WNLO-CD DTV

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: Study needed for documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Serious Reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower N/A
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Weather Delays, Additional Charges

Weather Delays, Additional Charges

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 90
Explanation The engineering, tower rigging, transmitter and combiner suppliers, must all coordinate effectively because WAVY transitions in Phase 9 and the WNLO-CD & WVBT transition in Phase 7. Cost of this activity is shared between WAVY, WVBT, & WNLO-CD.
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 Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service No
Number of Days N/A
Justification N/A

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
Is Remediation needed? No
Facility Expenses Name N/A
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed N/A
Name N/A
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? Yes
Permit and Filing Costs Local Zoning 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? Yes
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? Yes
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? Yes

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

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 $1,695,582.00 $989,857.00 N/A $931,182.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,945,070.92 $2,180,906.36 N/A $1,694,949.29 N/A
Primary Transmitter THU9EVO-24 $1,695,582.00 $989,857.00 $931,182.00
Additional Transmitter Costs $52,777.00 $52,777.00 Additional transmitter costs; see Rohde & Schwarz quote 266245.1 $52,777.00 N/A
Transmitter Installation Services $108,305.00 $108,305.00 Transmitter Installation and Commissioning for new RePack Transmitter. Please see Land Communications Inc. Quote # 1066. $108,305.00 N/A
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $3,900.00 $3,675.00 N/A N/A N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $36,300.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW $1,473,000.00 $770,100.00 See Rohde & Schwarz quote 195262.0 attached. $770,100.00 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
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt $14,400.00 $13,700.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Additional Transmitter Costs

Component Description:
Additional transmitter components
Amount:
$51,089.00

Component Description:
Additional transmitter component
Amount:
$1,688.00
Transmitter Installation Services

Component Description:
Transmitter electrical and installation services, installment #1
Amount:
$54,152.50

Component Description:
Transmitter electrical and installation services, installment #2
Amount:
$54,152.50
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW

Component Description:
Transmitter, installment #2
Amount:
$577,575.00

Component Description:
Transmitter, installment #1
Amount:
$192,525.00
Other -- Building Addition Size: 100.0 Information not provided.
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Antennas

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $617,072.24 $488,910.04 N/A $456,816.68 N/A
Total for all systems $3,945,070.92 $2,180,906.36 N/A $1,694,949.29 N/A
Interim Antenna TUA-O4-8/32H-1-R SM $135,038.70 $108,418.70 $96,325.34
Additional Antenna Costs $7,500.00 $7,500.00 See Dielectric order confirmation 1698051; 1/3 share of costs $4,673.34 N/A
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $7,250.00 See Dielectric quote 700323CMZ-5. Cost to be shared with WAVY and WNLO-CD, split 3 ways; this is WVBT share of cost. $7,250.00 N/A
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $13,700.00 $3,570.00 See Dielectric quote 700323CMZ-5. Cost to be shared with WAVY and WNLO-CD split 3 ways; this is WVBT share of cost. $3,570.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $2,133.33 N/A
UHF – Broadband Panel, Side Mount Auxiliary/Interim, 500 horizontally polarized $78,698.70 $78,698.70 The antenna selection is part of an overall cost reduction and time/complexity for all 3 stations on the tower: WAVY, WVBT and WNLO-CD. See Dielectric quote 700323CMZ-5. Cost to be shared with WAVY and WNLO-CD, split 3 ways; this is WVBT share of cost $78,698.67 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-24ETT/VP-R $482,033.54 $380,491.34 $360,491.34
Combiner Balance $7,613.87 $7,613.87 Remaining balance of combiner; 1/3 share of cost less amounts previously submitted. See Dielectric quote 900049CMZ $7,613.87 N/A
RF SYSTEM CONVERSION $20,000.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Combiner Installation Services $13,666.67 $13,666.67 Combiner Installation Please see attached Land Communications Estimate # 1087 $13,666.67 N/A
Mounting Wedding Cake Adapter $30,825.00 $30,825.00 See Dielectric quote 700333CMZ-2 $30,825.00 N/A
Elbow Complex $10,710.00 $10,710.00 See Dielectric quote 700333CMZ-2 $10,710.00 N/A
Feed Through Components $18,788.00 $18,788.00 See Dielectric quote 700333CMZ-2 $18,788.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $203,963.00 See Dielectric quote 700333CMZ-2; total cost $224,063 less VPOL ($20,100) $203,963.00 N/A
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) $84,200.00 $68,524.80 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** $68,524.80 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Additional Antenna Costs

Component Description:
Elbow, 1/3 share of cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$3,439.00

Component Description:
Elbow, 1/3 share of cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$1,146.34

Component Description:
Additional elbow, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$3,439.00

Component Description:
Additional elbow, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$1,146.33

Component Description:
Flange assy, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$88.00
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost)

Component Description:
Side mount brackets, installment #3, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$440.33

Component Description:
Side mount brackets, balance due, 1/3 shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$284.67

Component Description:
Side mount brackets, installment #2, 1/3 shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$3,262.50

Component Description:
Side mount brackets, installment #1, 1/3 shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$3,262.50

Component Description:
Side mount brackets, balance due, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$284.67
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
Elbow complex, balance due, 1/3 share of cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$357.00

Component Description:
Elbow complex, balance due, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$357.00

Component Description:
Elbow complex, installment #2, 1/3 shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$1,606.50

Component Description:
Elbow complex, installment #1, 1/3 shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$1,606.50
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
Interim antenna sweep test, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$2,133.33
UHF – Broadband Panel, Side Mount Auxiliary/Interim, 500 horizontally polarized

Component Description:
Interim antenna, installment #1, 1/3 shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$35,414.40

Component Description:
Interim antenna, installment #2, 1/3 shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$35,414.40

Component Description:
Interim antenna, balance due, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$7,869.87
Combiner Balance

Component Description:
Combiner balance due
Amount:
$7,613.87
RF SYSTEM CONVERSION Information not provided.
Combiner Installation Services

Component Description:
Combiner installation, installment #1, shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$6,833.33

Component Description:
Combiner installation, installment #2, shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$6,833.34
Mounting Wedding Cake Adapter

Component Description:
Wedding cake adapter, balance due
Amount:
$3,082.50

Component Description:
Wedding cake adapter, installment #2
Amount:
$13,871.25

Component Description:
Wedding Cake Adapter, installment #1
Amount:
$13,871.25

Component Description:
Wedding Cake Adapter, installment #1, line 3 of invoice
Amount:
$13,871.25

Component Description:
Reverse submission, will resubmit to correct antenna model
Amount:
($13,871.25)
Elbow Complex

Component Description:
Elbow complex, balance due
Amount:
$1,071.00

Component Description:
Elbow complex, installment #2
Amount:
$4,819.50

Component Description:
Elbow complex, installment #1
Amount:
$4,819.50

Component Description:
Reverse submission, will resubmit to correct antenna model
Amount:
($4,819.50)

Component Description:
Elbow complex, installment #1, line 5 of invoice
Amount:
$4,819.50
Feed Through Components

Component Description:
Feed through components, balance due
Amount:
$1,878.80

Component Description:
Feed through components, installment #2
Amount:
$8,454.60

Component Description:
Feed through components, installment #1
Amount:
$8,454.60

Component Description:
Reverse submission, will resubmit to correct antenna model
Amount:
($8,454.60)

Component Description:
Feed through components, installment #1, line 4 of invoice
Amount:
$8,454.60
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
Main antenna sweep test
Amount:
$6,400.00
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
Antenna, balance due
Amount:
$9,392.62

Component Description:
Antenna, installment #2
Amount:
$91,783.35

Component Description:
Antenna, installment #1
Amount:
$91,783.35

Component Description:
Antenna, installment #3
Amount:
$11,003.68
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna)

Component Description:
Combiner, installment #2, shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$34,262.40

Component Description:
Combiner, installment #1, shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$34,262.40

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 $243,186.68 $103,420.32 N/A $75,027.44 N/A
Total for all systems $3,945,070.92 $2,180,906.36 N/A $1,694,949.29 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $193,586.68 $53,820.32 $53,817.64
Additional Transmission Line Components $1,545.00 $1,545.00 See Dielectric order confirmation 1698051; 1/3 share of cost $1,542.33 N/A
Transmission Line 6-50 $641.68 $641.68 See Dielectric quote 700323CMZ5. Cost to be shared with WAVY and WNLO-CD, split 3 ways; this is WVBT share of cost. $641.67 N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" broadband $191,400.00 $51,633.64 See Dielectric quote 800089CMZ. Cost to be shared with WAVY and WNLO-CD, split 3 ways; this is WVBT share of cost. $51,633.64 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $49,600.00 $49,600.00 $21,209.80
Line extension $43,200.00 $43,200.00 225 ft of 6" Rigid T-Line. $18,919.80 N/A
Transmission line sweep test $6,400.00 $6,400.00 Sweep test for repack feasibility on new channels. $2,290.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Additional Transmission Line Components

Component Description:
Additional transmission line, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$641.67

Component Description:
Additional transmission line, 1/3 shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$900.66

Component Description:
Additional transmission line, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$900.67
Transmission Line 6-50

Component Description:
Transmission line, balance due, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$64.17

Component Description:
Transmission line, installment #2, 1/3 shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$288.75

Component Description:
Transmission line, installment #1, 1/3 shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$288.75
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" broadband

Component Description:
Transmission line, installment #2, 1/3 shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$23,235.14

Component Description:
Transmission line, installment #1, 1/3 shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$23,235.14

Component Description:
Transmission line, balance due, 1/3 shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$5,163.36
Line extension

Component Description:
Additional components
Amount:
$3,601.00

Component Description:
Line extension costs, balance due
Amount:
($106.12)

Component Description:
Transmission line components, installment #2
Amount:
$7,712.46

Component Description:
Transmission line components, installment #1, lines 31-35 of invoice
Amount:
$7,712.46

Component Description:
Reverse submission, will resubmit to correct antenna model
Amount:
($7,712.46)

Component Description:
Transmission line components, installment #1, lines 31-35 of invoice
Amount:
$7,712.46
Transmission line sweep test

Component Description:
Sweep test, shared cost with WAVY FAC 71127
Amount:
$2,290.00

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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 $1,280,100.00 $496,334.00 N/A $171,091.01 N/A
Total for all systems $3,945,070.92 $2,180,906.36 N/A $1,694,949.29 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $1,280,100.00 $496,334.00 $171,091.01
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $4,400.00 Cost of this activity is shared between WAVY, WVBT, & WNLO-CD. This is the WVBT cost only. $4,333.34 N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $153,601.00 Cost of this activity is shared between WAVY, WVBT, & WNLO-CD. See PCI Proposal 05211901T; total cost $460,803 shared 1/3 WVBT $153,601; WAVY $153,601; WNLO-CD $153,601 $153,601.00 N/A
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications $1,052,000.00 $333,333.00 Cost of this activity is shared between WAVY, WVBT, & WNLO-CD. $10,000.00 N/A
Weather Delays, Additional Charges $5,000.00 $5,000.00 See Coast to Coast invoices and daily worksheets; 1/3 share of cost $3,156.67 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
Structural analysis, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$1,166.67

Component Description:
Structural analysis, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$833.33

Component Description:
Structural analysis, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$1,666.67

Component Description:
Tower top plate analysis, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$666.67
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
Antenna installation, installment #3, shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$15,000.00

Component Description:
Antenna installation, installment #2, shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$38,191.67

Component Description:
Antenna installation, balance due; shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$6,649.00

Component Description:
Antenna installation, installment #4, shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$15,000.00

Component Description:
Antenna installation, installment #5, shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$25,000.00

Component Description:
Antenna installation, installment #1, shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$53,760.33

Component Description:
Antenna installation services, balance due
Amount:
$6,649.00
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
Deposit as agreed per Nexstar Commitment Letter and Coast to Coast Tower Service
Amount:
$10,000.00
Weather Delays, Additional Charges

Component Description:
Weather delays and additional work, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$3,156.67

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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 $44,930.00 $43,750.00 N/A $18,356.50 N/A
Total for all systems $3,945,070.92 $2,180,906.36 N/A $1,694,949.29 N/A
Outside Professional Services $44,930.00 $43,750.00 $18,356.50
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,500.00 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
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $3,000.00 See attached KGA support for STA's filed $3,000.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A $625.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $3,150.00 N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Project management of the transition $14,220.00 $13,500.00 This is a complex project with three stations on a single tower with multiple phase assignments. We have estimated WAVY's portion of the total project management cost to be 90 hours each at a rate of $150/hr. $11,581.50 N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization 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 request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
Prepare requests for STA
Amount:
$3,000.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Prepare License to Cover Application
Amount:
$625.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Revise and update 399 form
Amount:
$525.00

Component Description:
Information gathering, creation of transition plan with definition of initial equipment and service needs.
Amount:
$350.00

Component Description:
Revise storyboard, interference study, create CP and recalculate ERP if COR changed, transition plan document, create 399, coverage maps, & upload draft documents to ASANA.
Amount:
$1,225.00

Component Description:
Repack plan and revision, 399 form info
Amount:
$1,050.00
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Project management services Dec 2019
Amount:
$70.00

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$229.00

Component Description:
Project management services 9.29.18 through 10.26.18
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
Project Management services from Osborn Engineering including services provided by Kessler and Gehman Associates from May 26, 2018 through June 29, 2018.
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$580.50

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$662.50

Component Description:
Project management services Apr 2020
Amount:
$155.00

Component Description:
Project management services Feb 2020
Amount:
$115.00

Component Description:
Project management services 2.1.19 through 3.1.19
Amount:
$525.00

Component Description:
Project management services May 2019
Amount:
$162.50

Component Description:
Project management services 3.30.19 to 4.26.19
Amount:
$375.00

Component Description:
Project management services Jun 2019
Amount:
$180.00

Component Description:
Project management services March 2019
Amount:
$39.00

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$387.00

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$255.00

Component Description:
Project management services 3.2.19 through 3.29.19
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
Project management services and report preparation from Osborn Engineering including subcontractor services Kessler and Gehman Associates for dates October 20, 2017 through May 25, 2018.
Amount:
$1,370.00

Component Description:
Project management services 1.1.19 through 1.31.19
Amount:
$600.00

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$237.00

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$2,536.50

Component Description:
Project management services 6.1.19 through 6.28.19
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
Project management services 10.27.18 through 12.31.18
Amount:
$325.00

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$580.50

Component Description:
Project management services April 2019
Amount:
$45.50

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$880.00

Component Description:
Project management services 6.29.19 through 7.26.19
Amount:
$1,177.00
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.

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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 $64,200.00 $58,635.00 N/A $42,475.66 N/A
Total for all systems $3,945,070.92 $2,180,906.36 N/A $1,694,949.29 N/A
Other Expenses $64,200.00 $58,635.00 $42,475.66
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $5,750.00 $5,750.00 See attached quote. N/A N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $3,500.00 $3,500.00 Develop and produce crawls and spots for viewer notification. N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $3,270.00 $3,270.00 See related invoices $3,261.67 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $5,000.00 $5,000.00 N/A $1,283.61 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $325.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $6,000.00 N/A $4,364.80 N/A
Local Zoning $1,000.00 $1,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $33,600.00 $33,600.00 See related invoices $33,565.58 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
MVPD Notification of Channel Change Information not provided.
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage

Component Description:
Transmission line storage, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$531.67

Component Description:
Antenna storage cost
Amount:
$2,730.00
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)

Component Description:
Dumpster, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$156.50

Component Description:
Dumpster, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$1,127.11
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Notification of medical facilities
Amount:
$4,364.80
Local Zoning Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Combiner freight cost, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$1,214.17

Component Description:
Transmission line freight, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$1,259.17

Component Description:
Antenna freight cost
Amount:
$5,559.42

Component Description:
Interim antenna shipping, 1/3 shared cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$3,187.11

Component Description:
Interim antenna shipping, 1/3 share of cost with WAVY and WNLO-CD
Amount:
$1,400.78

Component Description:
Transmitter components shipping cost
Amount:
$875.00

Component Description:
Interim antenna shipping, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$3,187.11

Component Description:
Interim antenna shipping, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$1,400.79

Component Description:
Interim antenna freight, 1/3 share of cost
Amount:
$1,439.17

Component Description:
Antenna shipping cost
Amount:
$1,768.76

Component Description:
Transmitter consolidation services
Amount:
$16,862.00

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $3,945,070.92 $2,180,906.36 $1,694,949.29

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. 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.

Elizabeth Ryder

General Counsel


08/13/2021

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.

Elizabeth Ryder

General Counsel


08/13/2021

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