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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:
136750
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WZRB
Channel:
25 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028354
FRN:
0003720042
Date Submitted:
08/17/2021

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

ION MEDIA LICENSE COMPANY, LLC

Doing Business As: ION MEDIA LICENSE COMPANY, LLC

Bianca Frye

601 Clearwater Park Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

United States

+1 (561) 682-4110 BiancaFrye@ionmedia.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

The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact.

 

 

 

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. No
Briefly describe transition plan Install and operate from interim antenna on pre repack channel utilizing current non retunable transmitter. Replace current top mount antenna, transmission line and transmitter for operation on post repack channel.

Transmitters

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Section Question Response
Transmitter Related Expenses Do you have transmitter related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change 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 DCX
Year 1997
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 40 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? Yes
Manufacturer
Model MPTV-PRLX-U4
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 6.5 kW
Justification for New Transmitter See attached Transmitter Exhibits. See attached Transmitter Upgrade Disclaimer

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Electrical Installation for replacement transmitter
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Cooling Only
Size 5 tons
Other Size N/A
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? Yes
Size 970.0 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

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Removal of Existing Equipment

Removal of existing transmitters and equipment / Site Prep

RF Interconnect

Interconnect between RF System and transmission line

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 Top 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: 240.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-22GTH-R 4BP300
Year 1997

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 Not in Stack
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: 155.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ATW16H3-ETPX-25H
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Current slot antenna cannot be re-channeled

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? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? Single Channel
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?
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

Field Strength Meter

Field strength meter and spectrum analyzer to confirm new antenna pattern and polarization

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? No
Is antenna directional? Yes
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 Slot
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels/Bays 8
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 698.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 25.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 31.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-8WB-1-R
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna Interim antenna needed to to complete move to new channel

Interim 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? S
Feed Line Size 4 1/16 inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an antenna? No
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Interim Antenna Rent

Amount charged by tower landlord for placing interim 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)
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
Type Rigid
Diameter 4 1/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 570 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Rigid
Diameter 4 1/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 590 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line See attached Transmission Line Exhibit

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Sweep existing transmission line

Sweep existing transmission line

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 Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? No
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) N/A
Others Types of Users N/A
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Unknown
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1044529
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 34° 02' 39.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 080° 59' 50.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 550.19 feet
Support Structure Height 501.96 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 379.92 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Roberts Tower Company II, LLC
Date Constructed 04/20/1988


Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: No study needed
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: No 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? Yes

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Structural Study

Structural analysis required after tower mapping completed

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? No
Number of Hours N/A
Explanation N/A
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 Yes
Environmental Assessment Yes
ASR Modification Yes
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) Yes
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations Yes
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 Yes
RF exposure measurements Yes
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 Yes
BLM or NFS Coordination No
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
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

Name Description

Sales Tax paid directly to State

Sales tax for repack purchases not charged by vendors, that ION paid directly to S.C. Department of Revenue

Sign Rental

Cost to rent road closure signs during repack tower work

Forklift Rental

Cost to rent forklift at transmitter site during repack work

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 $379,843.50 $343,345.26 N/A $282,110.26 N/A
Total for all systems $1,485,642.67 $1,343,267.93 N/A $1,070,977.29 N/A
Primary Transmitter MPTV-PRLX-U4 $379,843.50 $343,345.26 $282,110.26
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation for replacement transmitter $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A $8,015.00 N/A
5 Ton system $20,250.00 $19,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.9 . 6.5 kW $273,500.00 $238,001.76 See attached Hitachi Comark Quote #P3488PRLXU4-020118-R1. See attached Hitachi Comark Quote #P3488R3-WZRB $238,001.76 N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 970.0 $8,593.50 $8,593.50 Please see Central Heating & Air Proposals #22524 and #22541 and proposal dated 8/15/19 $8,593.50 N/A
RF Interconnect $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Removal of Existing Equipment $27,500.00 $27,500.00 Please see Skyline Equipment Removal EST21348 $27,500.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation for replacement transmitter

Component Description:
Cost to install new breakers and electrical equipment for transmitter installation. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$8,015.00
5 Ton system Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.9 . 6.5 kW

Component Description:
20% "due upon proof of performance" payment for transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$44,141.76

Component Description:
50% "progress" payment on Comark transmitter. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$110,354.40

Component Description:
30% "deposit" payment for Comark Transmitter. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$66,212.64

Component Description:
Cost of additional equipment for transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$17,292.96
Other -- Building Addition Size: 970.0

Component Description:
Cost for roof penetration for new transmission line run. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,800.00

Component Description:
Cost of ice bridge for transmission line exiting building. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,493.00

Component Description:
Cost for roof work to run transmission line into building. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,300.50
RF Interconnect Information not provided.
Removal of Existing Equipment

Component Description:
Cost for removal of old transmitter equipment. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$27,500.00

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 $397,025.00 $278,396.00 N/A $215,953.46 N/A
Total for all systems $1,485,642.67 $1,343,267.93 N/A $1,070,977.29 N/A
Interim Antenna TFU-8WB-1-R $91,225.00 $94,208.00 $94,208.00
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) $9,570.00 $12,883.00 Please see attached Dielectric Quote #900069CMZ WZRB ION INTERIM. And Dielectric change orders dated 8/21/19 and 8/22/19 $12,883.00 N/A
Interim Antenna Rent $30,000.00 $30,000.00 Please see EIP Communications 632439 (Roberts 2)_FE ION Temporary Site License_8.20.19 $30,000.00 N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 8 bay,, 31 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized $44,925.00 $44,925.00 Please see attached Dielectric Quote #900069CMZ WZRB ION INTERIM. $44,925.00 N/A
Primary Antenna ATW16H3-ETPX-25H $305,800.00 $184,188.00 $121,745.46
Field Strength Meter $0.00 $0.00 This cost is being submitted in another section $0.00 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) $9,570.00 $9,100.00 N/A $5,794.46 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,250.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $168,688.00 V-Pol cost not included in reimbursement request $109,701.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
Cost of sweep for interim operations. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$6,400.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
Cost of additional equipment for interim elbow complex. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,638.00

Component Description:
Cost for cut piece of transmission line in interim elbow complex. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$791.00

Component Description:
Cost of interim elbow complex. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$8,200.00

Component Description:
Cost for cut piece of transmission line in interim elbow complex. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$791.00

Component Description:
Cost of reducer for interim antenna package. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$1,463.00
Interim Antenna Rent

Component Description:
Cost charged by landlord for placement of interim antenna on broadcast tower. Supporting documentation and cover letter attached. This one time payment has been made.
Amount:
$30,000.00
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 8 bay,, 31 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized

Component Description:
Cost of interim antenna. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$44,925.00
Field Strength Meter

Component Description:
Cost of field strength meter to confirm new antenna pattern. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$7,639.60
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
10% "invoice after proof of performance" payment for primary elbow complex. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$579.45

Component Description:
35% "upon mfg" payment for primary elbow complex. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,028.06

Component Description:
15% "payment with order" payment for primary elbow complex. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$869.17

Component Description:
40% "invoiced prior to shipment" payment for primary elbow complex. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$2,317.78
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
10% "invoice after proof of performance" payment for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$625.00

Component Description:
35% "upon mfg" payment for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,187.50

Component Description:
40% "invoiced prior to shipment" payment for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
15% "payment with order" payment for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$937.50
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
10% "invoice after proof of performance" payment for primary antenna and mounts. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$10,970.10

Component Description:
35% "upon mfg" payment for primary antenna and mounts. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$38,395.35

Component Description:
15% "payment with order" payment for primary antenna. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$16,455.15

Component Description:
40% "invoiced prior to shipment" payment for primary antenna and mounts. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$43,880.40

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 $90,180.00 $83,672.90 N/A $72,896.70 N/A
Total for all systems $1,485,642.67 $1,343,267.93 N/A $1,070,977.29 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $90,180.00 $83,672.90 $72,896.70
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16" $83,780.00 $77,272.90 N/A $72,896.70 N/A
Sweep existing transmission line $6,400.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16"

Component Description:
Cost of Flanged Step Reducer. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$579.40

Component Description:
10% "invoice after proof of performance" payment for primary transmission line. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$6,995.49

Component Description:
25% cost for additional transmission line equipment. Supporting documentation and explanation are attached. The requested amount of this invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$106.46

Component Description:
35% "upon mfg" payment for primary transmission line. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$24,484.23

Component Description:
40% "invoiced prior to shipment" payment for primary transmission line. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$27,981.98

Component Description:
15% "payment with order" payment for primary transmission line. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$10,493.24

Component Description:
50% "payment with order" for air dryer. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$1,127.95

Component Description:
"Balance due prior to shipment" payment for air dryer. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$1,127.95
Sweep existing transmission line Information not provided.

Cost Information

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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 $321,300.00 $430,985.00 N/A $430,985.00 N/A
Total for all systems $1,485,642.67 $1,343,267.93 N/A $1,070,977.29 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $321,300.00 $430,985.00 $430,985.00
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $4,000.00 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** $4,000.00 N/A
Tower Helicopter Lift $60,000.00 $60,000.00 Please see attached Worldwide Communications Quote S-19-955 WZRB. $60,000.00 N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $342,485.00 Proposed cost for tower service. Please see attached Worldwide Communications Quote #S-19-937. Please see attached Worldwide Communications Quote #S-19-966. $342,485.00 N/A
Structural Study $24,500.00 $24,500.00 Please see attached Vertical Bridge Quote #051818 and Elevated Structural Quote WZRB. Please also see attached Elevated Structural Invoice #274 for additional stress ratio analysis. And admin fee charged by landlord $24,500.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study

Component Description:
Cost of tower mapping analysis. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,000.00
Tower Helicopter Lift

Component Description:
Cost of helicopter services to remove TV antenna from top of tower and install a new antenna. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$60,000.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
75% "deposit" for tower service. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$229,113.75

Component Description:
Security Deposit for Future Tower Service. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$20,000.00

Component Description:
25% "balance due" for tower service. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$76,371.25

Component Description:
Cost to Plumb and Tension 500 foot tower for tower rigging. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$17,000.00
Structural Study

Component Description:
Cost of structural analysis administrative fee charged by tower landlord. Supporting documentation is attached. This one time payment has been made.
Amount:
$2,000.00

Component Description:
Cost of tower structural study. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$7,000.00

Component Description:
Cost to perform additional stress ratio analysis. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,000.00

Component Description:
Cost to review rigging plan. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$4,000.00

Component Description:
Cost of structural analysis. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
Cost of structural study. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,000.00

Component Description:
Cost of tower mapping analysis. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,000.00

Cost Information

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $161,210.00 $80,389.60 N/A $9,139.60 N/A
Total for all systems $1,485,642.67 $1,343,267.93 N/A $1,070,977.29 N/A
Outside Professional Services $161,210.00 $80,389.60 $9,139.60
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $7,639.60 N/A $7,639.60 N/A
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $4,000.00 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), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $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 $1,500.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A N/A 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
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet $10,520.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed $6,310.00 $6,000.00 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
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

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed

Component Description:
Cost of field strength meter to confirm new antenna pattern. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$7,639.60
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant preparation of engineering section of FCC Form 2100. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,500.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development Information not provided.
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase Information not provided.
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) Information not provided.
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet Information not provided.
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed Information not provided.
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.

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 $136,084.17 $126,479.17 N/A $59,892.27 N/A
Total for all systems $1,485,642.67 $1,343,267.93 N/A $1,070,977.29 N/A
Other Expenses $136,084.17 $126,479.17 $59,892.27
Forklift Rental $2,995.56 $2,995.56 Forklift rental at transmitter site during repack work $2,995.56 N/A
Sign Rental $2,654.09 $2,654.09 Cost to rent road closure and safety signs during tower helicopter work $2,654.09 N/A
Sales Tax paid directly to State $20,659.71 $20,659.71 Please see Columbia WZRB Sales Tax Repack Spreadsheet $20,657.81 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $500.00 $500.00 N/A $500.00 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
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $1,070.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $2,000.00 N/A $2,000.00 N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $31,084.81 $31,084.81 This is what ION was billed for delivery of equipment need for repack by vendors $31,084.81 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $0.00 $0.00 The amount is yet to be determined (TBD) and ION will submit on-air announcement costs when finalized. N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Local Zoning $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Forklift Rental

Component Description:
Cost to rent forklift at transmitter site during repack work. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,995.56
Sign Rental

Component Description:
Cost to rent road closure signs during helicopter tower work. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,654.09
Sales Tax paid directly to State

Component Description:
Sales tax paid directly to SC Department of Revenue for repack equipment. Supporting documentation, explanation of variance, and cover letter attached. This one time payment has been made.
Amount:
$2,300.40

Component Description:
Sales tax paid directly to SC Department of Revenue for repack equipment. Supporting documentation, explanation of variance, and cover letter attached. This one time payment has been made.
Amount:
$10,459.85

Component Description:
Sales tax paid directly to SC Department of Revenue for repack equipment. Supporting documentation and cover letter attached. This one time payment has been made.
Amount:
$61.38

Component Description:
Sales tax paid directly to SC Department of Revenue for repack equipment. Supporting documentation and cover letter attached. This one time payment has been made.
Amount:
$63.28

Component Description:
Sales tax paid directly to SC Department of Revenue for repack equipment. Supporting documentation, explanation of variance, and cover letter attached. This one time payment has been made.
Amount:
$2,583.31

Component Description:
Sales tax paid directly to SC Department of Revenue for repack equipment. Supporting documentation, explanation of variance, and cover letter attached. This one time payment has been made.
Amount:
$5,252.87
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
Cost of MVPD notifications for channel change. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$500.00
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Cost of medical notifications for channel change. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,000.00
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Cost of freight for main antenna package. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$9,473.05

Component Description:
Cost of freight for interim antenna package. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$2,696.25

Component Description:
Cost of freight for field strength meter to confirm new antenna pattern. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$32.05

Component Description:
Cost of freight for main transmitter package. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$17,135.66

Component Description:
Cost to move new equipment inside of transmitter building. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$396.50

Component Description:
Cost of freight for additional interim elbow equipment. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$748.40

Component Description:
Cost of freight for additional interim elbow equipment. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$253.14

Component Description:
Cost of freight for additional interim elbow equipment. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$324.15

Component Description:
Cost of freight for additional transmission line equipment. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance are attached. This freight charge has been paid.
Amount:
$25.61

Component Description:
Cost of freight for field strength meter to confirm new antenna pattern. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$32.05
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage Information not provided.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
Non-zoning permits Information not provided.
Local Zoning Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $1,485,642.67 $1,343,267.93 $1,070,977.29

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.

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


08/17/2021

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.

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


08/17/2021

Attachments

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