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FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

Approved by OMB 3060-1178
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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

Facility ID:
72338
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WHYY-TV
Channel:
12 (High VHF)
File Number:
0000026256
FRN:
0004061909
Date Submitted:
09/11/2021

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

WHYY, INC.

KYRA G. MCGRATH

150 N 6TH STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

United States

+1 (215) 351-1200 kmcgrath@whyy.org Not-for-Profit

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

Robert Gehman

ConsultingEngineer

Kessler and Gehman Associates, Inc.

Robert Gehman

507 NW 60 Street

Suite D

Gainesville, FL 32607

United States

+1 (352) 332-3157 bob@kesslerandgehman.com

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 Replace transmitter and antenna using existing line. Acquire interim antenna and line for continued operation during construction and duration of the assigned phase. Map and analyze tower; design and implement modifications if required.

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 DTT3M
Year 2010
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 3.5 kW

Primary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Manufacturer
Model VAXTE-6R37
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 4.8 kW
Justification for New Transmitter The manufacturer of the existing transmitter is out of business and no factory support is available for the existing transmitter. See attachment.

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) Yes
Transformer (480V) Yes
Power 150 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 3 inches
Length 100.0 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? No
Size N/A
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

Electrical

Electrical

Install and Proof

Install and Proof

Mask Filter System

Mask Filter System

Exhaust System

Exhaust System

Additional Interior RF System

Interior RF System Existing Transmitter to Interim Transmission line

Freight

Freight

RF Switch and Station Load

RF Switch and Station Load

Change Order

Change Order

Removal of old transmitter

Removal of old transmitter

Standby Exciter and Switch

Standby Exciter with Automatic Change Over Switch

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: 30.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model PSIVSM12DMC-12
Year 2010

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? No
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 Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
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: 30.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model PSIVSM12DMC-13
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna The existing primary antenna is a single channel slotted coaxial which cannot accommodate the assigned channel.

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 3 1/8 inches inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? Yes
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? Yes
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.

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 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: 30.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model PSILVLP8DMC-12/13
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna An interim antenna is necessary to keep station on the air during primary antenna replacement and for the duration of the assigned phase. Station will attempt to rent if renting is available at time of acquisition.

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 3 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

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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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 Unknown
Type Rigid
Diameter 3 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1240 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Sweep Tests

Sweep to verify performance on assigned channel

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 Flexible Air
Diameter 3 inches
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1140 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line An interim transmission line is necessary for the interim antenna to keep station on the air during primary antenna replacement and for the duration of the assigned phase. Station will attempt to rent if renting is available at time of acquisition.

Interim Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Sweep Test

Sweep Test

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? Yes
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) Yes
Others Types of Users Yes
Is tower documented for structural analysis? No
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1027110
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 40° 02' 30.9" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 075° 14' 21.9" W-
Overall Structure Height 1091.85 feet
Support Structure Height 1022.95 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 219.81 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner American Towers, LLC
Date Constructed 04/11/2008

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
71316 WDAS-FM FM
28628 WIP-FM FM
53969 WRFF FM
25094 WMGK FM
73879 WPHL-TV DTV
22308 WBEN-FM FM
71382 WBEB FM
72336 WHYY-FM FM

Other Types of Users

Users
WRFF STL
WIP STL
WPHL STL

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: Major 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

Capital Contribution

Capital Contribution

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 262
Explanation It will be necessary to schedule and coordinate multiple vendors, complete progress reports, and update Schedule 399. Station does not have available personnel or personnel trained in project management for such complex projects.
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 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 Yes
Number of Days 20
Justification It will be necessary to survey the site, plan the equipment, develop specifications for purchasing, and oversee multiple vendor RF projects. Station does not have available personnel or personnel trained in such services.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Other Engineering Services

Engineering Services not included in predetermined categories

Other Legal Services

Other Legal Services related to the DTV Repack

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? Yes
Is Remediation needed? Yes
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 No
Non-zoning permits Yes
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change No
FCC License to Cover Application No
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application No
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

American Tower Temporary Site License

American Tower Temporary Site License

Bank Fees

WHYY, Inc. has insufficient cash/liquidity to pay for eligible project expenditures out of pocket. We will need to borrow from the bank to cover the expenditures pending reimbursement from the FCC. This represents the total bank fee.

Interest

WHYY, Inc. has insufficient cash/liquidity to pay for eligible project expenditures out of pocket. We will need to borrow from the bank to cover the expenditures pending reimbursement from the FCC. This represents the interest expense for the loan.

Other Transaction Fees

Refer to attachment Repack Financing Costs WHYY & WDPB 12.7.17.pdf

WHYY Legal Fee

WHYY, Inc. has insufficient cash/liquidity to pay eligible expenses out of pocket. We will need to borrow from the bank to cover the expenditures pending FCC reimbursement. This is for legal fees associated with the loan application and administration.

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 $345,001.47 $341,551.47 N/A $185,690.01 N/A
Total for all systems $1,737,709.77 $2,008,439.59 N/A $1,294,468.35 N/A
Primary Transmitter VAXTE-6R37 $345,001.47 $341,551.47 $185,690.01
Standby Exciter and Switch $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Removal of old transmitter $1,755.00 $1,755.00 See attached/uploaded PDF file titled "JDog Junk 3826 v200406jgv1.pdf" $1,755.00 N/A
Change Order $4,211.57 $4,211.57 See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "Gates US0334375 v200421jgv1.pdf" $4,211.57 N/A
RF Switch and Station Load $16,319.60 $16,319.60 See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "Gates JW30004691-1 v200420jgv1.pdf" $16,319.60 N/A
Freight $4,327.52 $4,327.52 See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "Gates US0334375 v200421jgv1.pdf" $4,327.52 N/A
Additional Interior RF System $75,000.00 $75,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Exhaust System $14,667.54 $14,667.54 See attached / uploaded PDF files titled "Temptrol Corp 5033 v200501jgv1.pdf", "Temptrol 5690 v200831jgv1.pdf" and "Temptrol 5725 v200831jgv1.pdf" $14,667.54 N/A
Mask Filter System $12,644.87 $12,644.87 See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "Gates JW30004691-1 v200420jgv1.pdf" $12,644.87 N/A
Install and Proof $16,207.00 $16,207.00 See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "Gates JW30004691-1 v200420jgv1.pdf" $16,207.00 N/A
Electrical $1,510.82 $1,510.82 See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "Gates JW30004691-1 v200420jgv1.pdf" $1,510.82 The Estimated Cost and Actual Cost are both $1,510.82 Apparently this form is not adding figures correctly.
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $5,200.00 $4,900.00 N/A N/A N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA $25,550.00 $24,300.00 N/A N/A N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $36,300.00 N/A $9,638.54 N/A
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.8 kW $104,407.55 $104,407.55 See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "Gates JW30004691-1 v200420jgv1.pdf" $104,407.55 The Estimated Cost and Actual Cost are both $104,407.55 Apparently this form is not adding figures correctly.

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Standby Exciter and Switch Information not provided.
Removal of old transmitter

Component Description:
JDog Junk 3826 v200406jgv1
Amount:
$1,755.00
Change Order

Component Description:
Gates US0334375 v200421jgv1
Amount:
$4,211.57
RF Switch and Station Load

Component Description:
Gates JW30004691-2 v200420jgv1
Amount:
$5,439.86

Component Description:
Gates US0334375 v200421jgv1
Amount:
$5,439.88

Component Description:
Gates JW30004691-1 v200420jgv1
Amount:
$5,439.86
Freight

Component Description:
Gates US0334375 v200421jgv1
Amount:
$4,327.52
Additional Interior RF System Information not provided.
Exhaust System

Component Description:
Temptrol 5690 v200831jgv1
Amount:
$6,850.00

Component Description:
Temptrol 5725 v200831jgv1
Amount:
$967.54

Component Description:
Temptrol 5033 v200501jgv1
Amount:
$6,850.00
Mask Filter System

Component Description:
Gates JW30004691-2 v200420jgv1
Amount:
$4,214.95

Component Description:
Gates US0334375 v200421jgv1
Amount:
$4,214.97

Component Description:
Gates JW30004691-1 v200420jgv1
Amount:
$4,214.95
Install and Proof

Component Description:
Gates JW30004691-2 v200420jgv1
Amount:
$5,402.33

Component Description:
Gates US0334375 v200421jgv1
Amount:
$5,402.34

Component Description:
Gates JW30004691-1 v200420jgv1
Amount:
$5,402.33
Electrical

Component Description:
Gates JW30004691-2 v200420jgv1
Amount:
$503.60

Component Description:
Gates US0334375 v200421jgv1
Amount:
$503.62

Component Description:
Gates JW30004691-1 v200420jgv1
Amount:
$503.60
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA Information not provided.
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp

Component Description:
Hatzel 100635C v210407jgv5
Amount:
$3,938.54

Component Description:
Hatzel 100635A v201118jgv1
Amount:
$4,500.00

Component Description:
Hatzel 100635B v201118jgv1
Amount:
$1,200.00
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.8 kW

Component Description:
Gates JW30004691-1 v200420jgv1
Amount:
$34,802.51

Component Description:
Gates JW30004691-2 v200420jgv1
Amount:
$34,802.51

Component Description:
Gates US0334375 v200421jgv1
Amount:
$34,802.53

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 $227,980.00 $221,547.99 N/A $128,347.98 N/A
Total for all systems $1,737,709.77 $2,008,439.59 N/A $1,294,468.35 N/A
Interim Antenna PSILVLP8DMC-12/13 $79,240.00 $77,800.00 $13,999.99
High VHF - High Power Side Mount One Station horizontally polarized $36,500.00 $36,500.00 See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "PSI 2115DP v200403jgv1.pdf" $12,166.66 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) $7,600.00 $7,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $22,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $5,260.00 $5,500.00 See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "PSI 2115DP v200403jgv1.pdf" $1,833.33 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
Primary Antenna PSIVSM12DMC-13 $148,740.00 $143,747.99 $114,347.99
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $5,260.00 $5,499.99 See attached / uploaded PDF files titled "PSI 2114DP v200403jgv1.pdf" and "PSI 2114 v201118jgv1.pdf" $5,499.99 N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $22,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) $7,600.00 $7,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $2,848.00 N/A $2,848.00 N/A
High VHF - High Power Side Mount One Station horizontally polarized $106,000.00 $106,000.00 See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "PSI 2114DP v200403jgv1.pdf" $106,000.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
High VHF - High Power Side Mount One Station horizontally polarized

Component Description:
PSI 2115DP v200403jgv1
Amount:
$12,166.66
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) Information not provided.
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost)

Component Description:
PSI 2115DP v200403jgv1
Amount:
$1,833.33
Sweep test of existing antenna Information not provided.
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost)

Component Description:
PSI 2114 v201118jgv1
Amount:
$3,666.66

Component Description:
PSI 2114DP v200403jgv1
Amount:
$1,833.33
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) Information not provided.
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
RF SS 6282 v201119jgv1
Amount:
$1,324.00

Component Description:
RF SS 6865 v201119jgv1
Amount:
$1,524.00
High VHF - High Power Side Mount One Station horizontally polarized

Component Description:
PSI 2114DP v200403jgv1
Amount:
$35,333.33

Component Description:
PSI 2114 v201118jgv1
Amount:
$70,666.67

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 $78,160.00 $74,740.00 N/A $4,500.00 N/A
Total for all systems $1,737,709.77 $2,008,439.59 N/A $1,294,468.35 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $71,760.00 $68,340.00 $4,500.00
Sweep Test $4,500.00 $4,500.00 See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "Murlatt WHYY200316R v200820jgv1.pdf" $4,500.00 N/A
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3" $67,260.00 $63,840.00 N/A N/A N/A
Primary Transmission Line $6,400.00 $6,400.00 $0.00
Sweep Tests $6,400.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep Test

Component Description:
Murlatt WHYY200316R v200820jgv1
Amount:
$4,500.00
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3" Information not provided.
Sweep Tests 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 $662,800.00 $991,363.40 N/A $791,363.40 N/A
Total for all systems $1,737,709.77 $2,008,439.59 N/A $1,294,468.35 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $662,800.00 $991,363.40 $791,363.40
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $26,820.00 Costs provided by tower owner American Tower $26,820.00 N/A
Major tower reinforcement/modifications $421,000.00 $759,543.40 See attached / uploaded PDF files titled "Train 17768 v200101jgv1.pdf" and "Train 17936 v201119jgv1.pdf" $759,543.40 N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $200,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Capital Contribution $5,000.00 $5,000.00 See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "Amer Twr 460227706 v200820jgv1.pdf" $5,000.00 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:
Amer Twr 460222426 v200406jgv1
Amount:
$16,345.00

Component Description:
Amer Twr 460222425 v200406jgv1
Amount:
$10,475.00
Major tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
Train 17811 v200402jgv1
Amount:
$200,000.00

Component Description:
Train 17768 v200101jgv1
Amount:
$547,439.83

Component Description:
Train 17936 v201119jgv1
Amount:
$12,103.57
Tall Tower (greater than 500') Information not provided.
Capital Contribution

Component Description:
Amer Twr 460227706 v200820jgv1
Amount:
$5,000.00

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 $232,338.80 $192,843.73 N/A $123,869.48 N/A
Total for all systems $1,737,709.77 $2,008,439.59 N/A $1,294,468.35 N/A
Outside Professional Services $232,338.80 $192,843.73 $123,869.48
Other Legal Services $6,562.80 $6,562.80 Other Legal Services related to the station's transition to it's post-Repack channel $6,562.80 N/A
Additional Field Engineering Service, 20 Days $20,000.00 $20,000.00 moved 20,000 - half of original funds - into new category Other Engineering Services 1-15-19 N/A N/A
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $15,000.00 Cost provided by tower owner American Tower N/A N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $75,528.18 See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "KGA 952-94 v201118jgv1.pdf" $75,528.18 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 $41.25 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
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,718.00 N/A $1,718.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $2,310.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $660.00 N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $18,019.25 The Estimated Cost includes Form 399 submissions including ongoing Actual Cost invoice prep and submission, and amendments as needed. $18,019.25 N/A
Other Engineering Services $20,000.00 $20,000.00 created new category 1-15-19 $15,130.00 N/A
Project management of the transition $41,396.00 $3,265.50 This component is being used to apply expenses for such tasks as project management and Form 387 Transition Plan Progress Report preparation. $3,265.50 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
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A $634.50 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Other Legal Services

Component Description:
Foster Garvey 2751532 v200819jgv1
Amount:
$1,728.00

Component Description:
Foster Garvey 2761046 v201118jgv1
Amount:
$57.60

Component Description:
GSB 723063 v200415jgv1
Amount:
$54.00

Component Description:
Foster Garvey 2765094 v201209jgv2
Amount:
$518.40

Component Description:
Foster Garvey 2761047 v210911jgv1
Amount:
$806.40

Component Description:
Foster Garvey 2757894 v200819jgv1
Amount:
$1,267.20

Component Description:
Foster Garvey 2743705 v200819jgv1
Amount:
$57.60

Component Description:
Foster Garvey 2750389 v200918jgv2
Amount:
$1,958.40

Component Description:
Foster Garvey 2755908 v201210jgv2
Amount:
$115.20
Additional Field Engineering Service, 20 Days Information not provided.
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed

Component Description:
KGA 952-94 v210825jgv3
Amount:
$75,528.18
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)

Component Description:
L Will 2020-02088 v200519jgv2
Amount:
$41.25
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.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
L Will 2020-02098 v200820jgv1
Amount:
$165.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-82 v200819jgv1
Amount:
$1,553.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Prepare engineering section of FCC 2100 (main) Construction Permit Application for WHYY
Amount:
$1,320.00

Component Description:
L Will 2019-02064 v190523jgv1
Amount:
$990.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development for WHYY
Amount:
$660.00
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless

Component Description:
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers
Amount:
$58.50
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
KGA 952-93 v201118jgv1
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-114 v210413jgv1
Amount:
$550.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-76 v200820jgv1
Amount:
$5,425.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-60 v200402jgv1
Amount:
$1,375.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-37 v191206jgv1
Amount:
$665.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-38 v200415jgv1
Amount:
$50.00

Component Description:
Legal review of Sched 399 for reimbursement budget for WHYY
Amount:
$136.50

Component Description:
KGA 952-95 v201118jgv1
Amount:
$200.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-52 v200402jgv1
Amount:
$175.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-19 v191206jgv1
Amount:
$463.75

Component Description:
Legal review and advice related to Sched 399 reimbursement form WHYY
Amount:
$540.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-90 v201118jgv1
Amount:
$700.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-86 v200820jgv1
Amount:
$575.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-47 v200402jgv1
Amount:
$725.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-54 v200402jgv1
Amount:
$350.00

Component Description:
Review of Sched 399 for reimbursement budget equally split between WHYY and WDPB
Amount:
$253.50

Component Description:
Prepare reimbursement form 399 for WHYY
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-79 v200820jgv1
Amount:
$825.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-69 v200819jgv1
Amount:
$50.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-71 v200819jgv1
Amount:
$100.00

Component Description:
Legal review of Schedule 399 for reimbursement budget for WHYY
Amount:
$250.50
Other Engineering Services

Component Description:
KGA 952-83 v200820jgv1
Amount:
$375.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-81 v200820jgv1
Amount:
$100.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-36 v191206jgv1
Amount:
$3,025.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-55 v200402jgv1
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-45 v200402jgv1
Amount:
$3,550.00

Component Description:
L Will 2019-02075 v200716jgv3
Amount:
$330.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-56 v200402jgv1
Amount:
$1,425.00

Component Description:
L Will 2019-02063 v191206jgv1
Amount:
$3,217.50

Component Description:
L Will 2019-02070 v200617jgv2
Amount:
$82.50

Component Description:
KGA 952-49 v200402jgv1
Amount:
$925.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-80 v200820jgv1
Amount:
$1,050.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-14 v190523pmv2
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-43 v200415jgv1
Amount:
$1,850.00

Component Description:
L Will 2019-02083 v200417jgv1
Amount:
$330.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-13 v190523pmv2
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
Processing Actual Cost Invoices
Amount:
$1,562.50
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Quarterly progress report WHYY
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-97 v201118jgv1
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-73 v200820jgv1
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-66 v200820jgv1
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-21 v191206jgv1
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-40 v200415jgv1
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-27 v191206jgv1
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-88 v200820jgv1
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
Prepare form 387 progress report WHYY
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
Preparation of 399 amendment and and submission of actual cost invoices for WHYY
Amount:
$570.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-96 v201118jgv1
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
Atty review of form 387 progress report WHYY
Amount:
$39.00

Component Description:
Prepare and file Form 387 for 3Q2017 WHYY
Amount:
$300.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-48 v200402jgv1
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-87 v200820jgv1
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
Atty review of Form 387 progress report WHYY
Amount:
$367.50

Component Description:
Legal review of Schedule 387 3Q2017 for WHYY
Amount:
$39.00
Prepare engineering section of 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:
Legal preparation, review and filing of CP application for WHYY
Amount:
$331.50

Component Description:
Legal preparation, review and filing of construction permit application of main facility for WHYY
Amount:
$117.00

Component Description:
Legal preparation, review and filing of CP application for Main facility for WHYY
Amount:
$634.50

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 $191,429.50 $186,393.00 N/A $60,697.48 N/A
Total for all systems $1,737,709.77 $2,008,439.59 N/A $1,294,468.35 N/A
Other Expenses $191,429.50 $186,393.00 $60,697.48
WHYY Legal Fee $3,500.00 $3,500.00 Amended 12-19-17 Refer to attachment Repack Financing Costs WHYY & WDPB 12.7.17.pdf $2,821.98 N/A
Other Transaction Fees $6,300.00 $6,300.00 Amended 12-19-17 Bank Fees, Other Transaction Fees Refer to attachment Repack Financing Costs WHYY & WDPB 12.7.17.pdf $4,013.50 N/A
Interest $19,281.00 $19,281.00 Amended 12-19-17 Refer to attachment Repack Financing Costs WHYY & WDPB 12.7.17.pdf $0.00 N/A
Bank Fees $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Amended 12-19-17 Bank Fees, Transaction Fee $4,000 & Legal Fee $6,000. Refer to attachment Repack Financing Costs WHYY & WDPB 12.7.17.pdf N/A N/A
American Tower Temporary Site License $38,400.00 $38,400.00 See attached/uploaded PDF file titled "Amer Twr 406783458 v191210jgv1.pdf" $38,400.00 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $3,308.50 $3,308.50 See attached / uploaded PDF files titled "KGA 952-65 v200819jgv1.pdf", "KGA 952-67 v200819jgv1.pdf" and "KGA 952-72 v200820jgv1.pdf" $3,308.50 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A $4,200.00 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $10,150.00 $10,150.00 Costs provided by tower owner American Tower N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $7,953.50 N/A $7,953.50 N/A
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Remedy $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Impact study $7,890.00 $7,500.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
WHYY Legal Fee

Component Description:
50 percent share of Legal fees for line of credit
Amount:
$1,410.99

Component Description:
50 percent share of Legal Fees for line of credit
Amount:
$1,410.99
Other Transaction Fees

Component Description:
M and T Bank 20174 v210719jgv3
Amount:
$4,000.00

Component Description:
Courier services in connection with establishing a line of credit WHYY
Amount:
$13.50
Interest Information not provided.
Bank Fees Information not provided.
American Tower Temporary Site License

Component Description:
Amer Twr 406783458 v191210jgv1
Amount:
$38,400.00
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
KGA 952-72 v200820jgv1
Amount:
$927.50

Component Description:
KGA 952-67 v200819jgv1
Amount:
$530.00

Component Description:
KGA 952-65 v200819jgv1
Amount:
$1,851.00
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
PSI 2114 v201118jgv1
Amount:
$4,200.00
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
Non-zoning permits Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
KGA 952-64 v200819jgv1
Amount:
$7,953.50
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Remedy Information not provided.
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Impact study Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $1,737,709.77 $2,008,439.59 $1,294,468.35

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.

Jeffrey C Gehman

Engineering Associate


09/11/2021

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.

Jeffrey C Gehman

Engineering Associate


09/11/2021

Attachments

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