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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:
70251
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WPXR-TV
Channel:
27 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028649
FRN:
0003720042
Date Submitted:
09/07/2021

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 Relocate from ASR #1237074 to ASR #1041624. Replace non-retunable transmitter, install top mounted antenna and transmission line to operate 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 2002
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Single
Power Capacity 20 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 HPTV-PRLX-U12
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 20 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 of 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 900.0 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

RF Interconnect

Interconnect between RF System and transmission line

Removal of Existing Equipment

Removal of existing transmitters and equipment / Site Prep

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 Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels 8
Design power capacity in use 25.0 %
Lower Limit 542.00 MHz
Upper Limit 620.00 MHz
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 700.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TUP-SP4-8S-1
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 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: 500.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-24GTH/VP-R S180
Year 2019
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? 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? 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? 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

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

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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Add 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 this transmission currently shared with any other stations? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
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 230 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 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 232 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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Add 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? 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? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? No
ASR Number
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 37° 11' 56.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 080° 09' 00.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 244.42 feet
Support Structure Height 179.46 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 3759.80 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner ION Media Television, Inc.
Date Constructed 10/06/1986


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 undocumented/poorly documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Minor Reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Structural Analysis

Structural Analysis

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Move Equipment
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? No
ASR Number
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 37° 11' 38.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 080° 09' 24.6" W-
Overall Structure Height 200.00 feet
Support Structure Height 200.00 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 3963.00 feet
Structure Type LTOWER - Lattice Tower
Tower Owner SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC.
Date Constructed 07/02/2008


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

Structural Study

Structural Study of Tower

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 180
Explanation Required by tower landlord
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

Name Description

Impact Study

Study to determine if new antenna will impact signal of nearby LPTVs

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 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 $995,438.67 $828,117.67 N/A $1,030,107.17 N/A
Total for all systems $2,006,689.68 $1,757,722.33 N/A $1,699,374.41 N/A
Primary Transmitter HPTV-PRLX-U12 $995,438.67 $828,117.67 $1,030,107.17
Removal of Existing Equipment $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A $7,235.00 N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 900.0 $130,563.67 $130,563.67 Please see Avis Construction Design Fees WPXR and Avis Construction Building Mods WPXR $130,563.67 N/A
5 Ton system $20,250.00 $42,300.00 Please see attached Avis Construction Quote for HVAC WPXR. $42,300.00 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation of replacement transmitter $110,625.00 $110,625.00 Please see attached Avis Construction Quote for Electrical Installation WPXR and Avis Construction Electrical Gear WPXR $110,625.00 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW $684,000.00 $494,629.00 See attached Hitachi Comark Quote #P3491PRLXU12-020118-R1 and Avis Construction Invoice #1012401-1. $739,383.50 N/A
RF Interconnect $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Removal of Existing Equipment

Component Description:
Cost to remove electrical equipment associated with old transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$7,235.00
Other -- Building Addition Size: 900.0

Component Description:
Cost of architectural design fees for building permit. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$5,500.00

Component Description:
4th Progress Payment for transmitter building modifications. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$32,229.92

Component Description:
2nd Progress Payment for transmitter building modifications. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$39,413.58

Component Description:
1st Progress Payment for transmitter building modifications. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,736.98

Component Description:
Balance Payment for transmitter building modifications. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$5,935.56

Component Description:
3rd Progress Payment for transmitter building modifications. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$44,747.63
5 Ton system

Component Description:
50% payment for HVAC installation. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$21,150.00

Component Description:
Balance due payment for HVAC installation. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$21,150.00
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation of replacement transmitter

Component Description:
Balance due payment for electrical items to prepare for transmitter installation. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$71,383.00

Component Description:
Progress payment for electrical items to prepare for transmitter installation. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,158.00

Component Description:
Progress payment for electrical items to prepare for transmitter installation. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$25,990.00

Component Description:
Balance payment for electrical items to prepare for transmitter installation. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$5,344.00

Component Description:
Cost of electrical switchgear. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$3,750.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW

Component Description:
30% "deposit" payment for Comark Transmitter. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$146,852.70

Component Description:
50% "progress" payment on Comark transmitter. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$244,754.50

Component Description:
50% "progress" payment on Comark transmitter. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$244,754.50

Component Description:
20% "due upon prof of performance" payment for Comark Transmitter. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$97,901.80

Component Description:
Cost of surge supressor for transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$5,120.00
RF Interconnect Information not provided.

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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 $305,800.00 $228,714.50 N/A $201,114.50 N/A
Total for all systems $2,006,689.68 $1,757,722.33 N/A $1,699,374.41 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-24GTH/VP-R S180 $305,800.00 $228,714.50 $201,114.50
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) $9,570.00 $9,542.50 Please see attached 900161CMZ WPXR COMPONENTS ION_-signed quote $9,542.50 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 $212,772.00 N/A $185,172.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
10% "after repack sweep" for primary elbow complex. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$805.50

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" for primary elbow complex. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$5,235.75

Component Description:
Cost of additional elbows. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$1,487.50

Component Description:
25% "deposit" for primary elbow complex. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,013.75
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
10% "balance after sweep" for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$640.00

Component Description:
25% "deposit" for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,600.00

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$4,160.00
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
25% "deposit" for primary antenna. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$46,293.00

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" for primary antenna. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$120,361.80

Component Description:
10% "after repack sweep" for primary antenna. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$18,517.20

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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 $39,344.00 $41,093.00 N/A $34,350.70 N/A
Total for all systems $2,006,689.68 $1,757,722.33 N/A $1,699,374.41 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $39,344.00 $41,093.00 $34,350.70
Sweep existing transmission line $6,400.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16" $32,944.00 $34,693.00 Please see attached Dielectric Quote #900161CMZ $34,350.70 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep existing transmission line Information not provided.
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16"

Component Description:
10% "after repack sweep" for primary transmission line. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$2,827.44

Component Description:
25% "deposit" for primary transmission line / 25% "deposit" for primary transmission lines additional cut pieces. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$7,924.35

Component Description:
Cost of additional transmission line cut piece. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$960.50

Component Description:
Cost of additional transmission line cut pieces. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$1,921.00

Component Description:
10% "after repack sweep" for transmission line cut pieces. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$114.10

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" for primary transmission line / 65% "prior to ship" for primary transmission lines additional cut pieces. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$20,603.31

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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 $371,155.00 $392,780.15 N/A $392,780.15 N/A
Total for all systems $2,006,689.68 $1,757,722.33 N/A $1,699,374.41 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $282,955.00 $214,580.15 $214,580.15
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $82,509.15 Cost to supply and install one (1) 15 foot ice bridge. Supply and replace 12 bays of diagonals and existing redundant per the ESC engineering report. Plum and tension tower. Please see Worldwide Quote #S-19-929 attached. $82,509.15 N/A
Short Tower (less than 500') $84,200.00 $110,616.00 Cost for rigging tower, crane services to remove top mounted dummy pole and install TFU-24GTH/VP-RS top mounted antenna. Install rigid transmission line assist with test and tune. Top flange mapping. Please see Worldwide Quotes #S-19-929 and #S-19-945. $110,616.00 N/A
Structural Analysis $14,455.00 $14,455.00 Cost for tower analysis, inspection report, and modification drawings. Please see attached Elevated Structural Quotes dated 5-29-2018 and 8-3-2018. $14,455.00 N/A
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $7,000.00 Cost for tower mapping. Please see Elevated Structural Quote dated 5-29-2018. $7,000.00 N/A
Primary Tower LTOWER $88,200.00 $178,200.00 $178,200.00
Short Tower (less than 500') $84,200.00 $174,200.00 Please see attached Worldwide ATC Antenna Removal Quote WPXR. Estimate includes $20,000 amount from Worldwide Invoice #2007 that is being applied to Tower Services under "Primary Tower TOWER" $174,200.00 N/A
Structural Study $4,000.00 $4,000.00 Please see attached ATC Structural Analysis Quote ION_310977 $4,000.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
25% "balance" payment to supply and install ice bridge, supply and replace diagonals, plum and tension tower. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$20,387.50

Component Description:
75% payment to supply and install ice bridge, supply and replace diagonals, plum and tension tower. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$61,162.50

Component Description:
Cost of tower lighting control system. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$959.15
Short Tower (less than 500')

Component Description:
75% payment (less $20,000 deposit) for tower services. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$79,212.00

Component Description:
25% "balance" payment (less $20,000 deposit) for tower services. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$26,404.00

Component Description:
Payment for top flange mapping. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$5,000.00
Structural Analysis

Component Description:
Cost for modification drawings per recent analysis. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$6,955.00

Component Description:
Cost for tower analysis and inspection report. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$7,500.00
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study

Component Description:
Cost for tower mapping. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$7,000.00
Short Tower (less than 500')

Component Description:
Balance due payment for tower services. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$38,550.00

Component Description:
75% "deposit" for tower services to remove old equipment. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$115,650.00

Component Description:
Down payment associated with securing tower service. Note that amount is not additional to cost of tower rigging and will be deducted from total cost of tower rigging at the time it is quoted. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$20,000.00
Structural Study

Component Description:
Cost of structural study needed before removal of old equipment. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,000.00

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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 $190,150.00 $171,780.00 N/A $7,805.49 N/A
Total for all systems $2,006,689.68 $1,757,722.33 N/A $1,699,374.41 N/A
Outside Professional Services $190,150.00 $171,780.00 $7,805.49
Impact Study $500.00 $500.00 Study to determine if new antenna will impact signal of nearby LPTVs $500.00 N/A
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 $80,000.00 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 - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $4,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A $4,742.99 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 $2,500.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $62.50 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
Project management of the transition $28,440.00 $18,530.00 See AT Exhibits for more information. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Impact Study

Component Description:
Cost of LPTV impact analysis. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$500.00
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed 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 - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations 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

Component Description:
Invoice for station's portion of general repack legal expenses incurred for 42 of the ION repack stations for period 2/1/2017 - 12/15/2017. Payee has corresponded with FCC staff and has provided corrected supporting documentation.
Amount:
$4,837.97

Component Description:
Invoice for WPXR's portion of general repack legal expenses incurred for 42 of the ION repack stations for period 2/1/2017 - 12/15/2017. Payee has corresponded with FCC staff. Hourly supporting documentation and invoice attached.
Amount:
$4,742.99
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:
$500.00

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant preparation of engineering section of FCC Form 2100. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,000.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant work for new channel assignment and antenna development. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$62.50
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.
Project management of the transition 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 $104,802.01 $95,237.01 N/A $33,216.40 N/A
Total for all systems $2,006,689.68 $1,757,722.33 N/A $1,699,374.41 N/A
Other Expenses $104,802.01 $95,237.01 $33,216.40
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $1,600.00 $1,600.00 A second notification was needed because of a date and time change due to dependencies $1,600.00 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 $3,494.39 N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $26,122.01 $26,122.01 This is the amount ION has been billed in freight by vendors for delivery of equipment for repack. $26,122.01 Sub-total and estimated cost are equal
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
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
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $2,000.00 N/A $2,000.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
Cost of MVPD notifications for repack channel change. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$800.00

Component Description:
Cost for MVPD notification of channel change. A second notification was required because of a date and time change due to dependencies. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$800.00
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage

Component Description:
Cost for one month rent for onsite storage container rental. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$182.77

Component Description:
Cost for one month rent for onsite storage container rental. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$182.77

Component Description:
Cost for one month rent for onsite storage container rental. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$182.77

Component Description:
Cost for one month rent for onsite storage container rental. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$182.77

Component Description:
Cost for one month rent for onsite storage container rental. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$182.77

Component Description:
Cost of equipment storage rental. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$182.77

Component Description:
Cost of equipment storage rental. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$640.78

Component Description:
Cost of equipment storage rental. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$182.77

Component Description:
Cost of equipment storage rental. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$182.77

Component Description:
Pro-rated cost for one month rent for onsite storage container rental. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$19.59

Component Description:
Cost for one month rent for onsite storage container rental. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$182.77

Component Description:
Cost of equipment storage rental. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$182.77

Component Description:
Cost of equipment storage rental. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$640.78

Component Description:
Cost for one month rent for onsite storage container rental. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$182.77

Component Description:
Cost for one month rent for onsite storage container rental. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$182.77
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Cost of freight for transmitter package. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$16,274.93

Component Description:
Cost of freight for additional pieces needed for elbow complex. Justification of expedited freight and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,884.09

Component Description:
Cost of freight for main antenna package. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$769.88

Component Description:
Balance due of freight charges for main antenna equipment. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$4,875.07

Component Description:
Cost of shipping for tower lighting control system. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$25.00

Component Description:
Cost of freight for cut piece of transmission line. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,293.04
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.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

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

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $2,006,689.68 $1,757,722.33 $1,699,374.41

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. Yes
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. Yes
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. Yes

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT.

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

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

  4. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (broadcasters) or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD).

  5. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it will maintain and provide to the Commission detailed records, including receipts, of all costs eligible for reimbursement actually incurred.

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

  8. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


09/07/2021

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Final Allocation or Accounting Information Statements

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT.

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

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

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

  4. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

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

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


09/07/2021

Attachments

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