Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Applicant Doing Business As: TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY |
Ron Trice, Director of Engineering BOX 42161 LUBBOCK, TX 79409 United States |
+1 (806) 742-2209 | ron.trice@TTU.edu | Other |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Alisan Colleen Sweet KTTZ Business Manager KTTZ Texas Tech University Public Media |
Alisan Sweet 3406 18th Street Box 42161 Lubbock, TX 79409 United States |
+1 (806) 834-2398 | alisan.sweet@ttu.edu |
Question | Response |
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Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | No |
Briefly describe transition plan | Purchase transmitter, antenna and transmission line. Current transmitter cannot be retuned to new channel (see attached). Modification to the tower for placement of new antenna. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Model | CD3260P2-CF | |
Year | 2002 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Two | |
Power Capacity | 60 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ULXTE-30 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 19.2 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | The Harris Sigma transmitter is not tunable to Channel 25 as per Harris (Gates Air) see attached. The existing mask filter is channel-specific and must be replaced for the new channel. Upgrade to 30kW Filter. |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | Electrician to connect new transmitter and power transformer to existing electrical panel. Run and connect RF filter fan and cooling fan and pumps to existing panels. | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Installation |
Installation |
Simple Site Survey |
Propose new equipment layout, provide 2D floor plan for proposed facility with electrical and building modifications |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | 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: | 890.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-22DSC-R C170 | |
Year | 2003 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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: | 290.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-18JTH/VP-R 4C170 | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Existing antenna is a Channel 39 signal channel antenna and cannot be re-tuned. The antenna is side mounted. The new antenna needs to be top mounted due to no other space on the tower. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | No |
Type | ||
Number of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequencies of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequency | 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 |
Name | Description |
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Bury Mount Adapter |
The adapter is needed to mount the new antenna to the tower. This a custom built adapter designed and built buy Dielectric. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 522 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 4 1/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 19 1/2 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 700 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | The existing line is 20' sections which is Prohibited on Channel 25. We need to use 19 1/2' or 19 3/4' transmission line sections. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | ||
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 | 1047750 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 33° 34' 55.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 101° 53' 27.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 817.58 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 644.02 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 3225.03 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | |
Date Constructed | 05/07/1982 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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65354 | KTTZ-FM | FM |
65352 | KTXT-FM | FM |
Users |
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TTU BMC |
S. Plains EMS |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Other |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 350 | |
Explanation | The station has multiple transmitter sites (1 TV with 2 Radio and 1 Radio 180 miles away) and 2 Studio Buildings. They are operating with minimal staff. The station does not have personnel available for managing this project and doing their daily duties. | |
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) | No | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers | No | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | Yes |
RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Section | Question | Response |
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AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
Is Remediation needed? | No | |
Facility Expenses | Name | N/A |
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed | N/A | |
Name | N/A | |
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? | Yes | |
Permit and Filing Costs | Local Zoning | No |
Non-zoning permits | No | |
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? | No | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Geotechnical Services |
Engineering Analysis of soil at the base of the tower and anchor points. Analysis requested by Tower Engineering Company |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $707,293.06 | $526,186.94 | N/A | $525,376.94 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,346,144.06 | $2,291,310.62 | N/A | $2,040,115.82 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-30 | $707,293.06 | $526,186.94 | $525,376.94 | ||
Simple Site Survey | $5,176.80 | $5,176.80 | N/A | $5,176.80 | N/A |
Installation | $3,116.26 | $3,116.26 | N/A | $3,116.26 | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Electrician to connect new transmitter and power transformer to existing electrical panel. Run and connect RF filter fan and cooling fan and pumps to existing panels. | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | $14,190.00 | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW | $684,000.00 | $502,893.88 | N/A | $502,893.88 | Additional parts were required with GatesAir transmitter installation. |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Simple Site Survey | |
Installation | |
Other Electrical Service: Electrician to connect new transmitter and power transformer to existing electrical panel. Run and connect RF filter fan and cooling fan and pumps to existing panels. | |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $403,352.00 | $309,647.93 | N/A | $286,957.73 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,346,144.06 | $2,291,310.62 | N/A | $2,040,115.82 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TFU-18JTH/VP-R 4C170 | $403,352.00 | $309,647.93 | $286,957.73 | ||
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $8,203.33 | See invoices. | $8,203.33 | N/A |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) | $9,570.00 | $7,732.80 | N/A | $7,732.80 | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized | $289,500.00 | $196,159.80 | N/A | $173,469.60 | The new Dielectric antenna matches the directional pattern and horizontal polarization of the existing antenna. KTTZ TV has included the addition of vertical polarization to the new antenna at the station's expense. Please see attached variance document. |
Bury Mount Adapter | $97,552.00 | $97,552.00 | N/A | $97,552.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Sweep test of existing antenna | |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) | |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized | |
Bury Mount Adapter |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $99,400.00 | $86,691.00 | N/A | $82,911.90 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,346,144.06 | $2,291,310.62 | N/A | $2,040,115.82 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $99,400.00 | $86,691.00 | $82,911.90 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16" | $99,400.00 | $86,691.00 | N/A | $82,911.90 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16" |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $868,300.00 | $1,115,688.25 | N/A | $1,055,688.25 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,346,144.06 | $2,291,310.62 | N/A | $2,040,115.82 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $868,300.00 | $1,115,688.25 | $1,055,688.25 | ||
Major tower reinforcement/modifications | $421,000.00 | $417,843.00 | N/A | $417,843.00 | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $671,351.75 | Please see SG Communications document | $611,351.75 | N/A |
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | $26,300.00 | $26,493.50 | See invoices. | $26,493.50 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Major tower reinforcement/modifications | |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | |
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $190,735.00 | $176,582.50 | N/A | $58,471.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,346,144.06 | $2,291,310.62 | N/A | $2,040,115.82 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $190,735.00 | $176,582.50 | $58,471.00 | ||
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | $142.50 | Invoice totaling $720.25 can be removed from this section |
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 | $2,250.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $4,500.00 | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | 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 |
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | $2,105.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | Invoice totaling $71.25 can be removed from this section. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | $475.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $450.00 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $55,300.00 | $50,332.50 | N/A | $50,653.50 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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RF Exposure Measurements | |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
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 | |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | Information not provided. |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | Information not provided. |
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Project management of the transition |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $77,064.00 | $76,514.00 | N/A | $30,710.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,346,144.06 | $2,291,310.62 | N/A | $2,040,115.82 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $77,064.00 | $76,514.00 | $30,710.00 | ||
Geotechnical Services | $8,700.00 | $8,700.00 | Tower Engineering Company in the process of preforming an Analysis on the Tower needed a Soil Analysis to determine if the Tower base and anchor points needed modification for the tower to meet the G code with the new antenna and transmission line. | $8,700.00 | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | N/A | $1,138.00 | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $18,614.00 | $18,614.00 | Antenna, Bury Mount and line delivery. | $18,614.00 | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $27,000.00 | $27,000.00 | Removal of CH39 Transmitter and associated equipment after channel shut off | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | $2,258.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Geotechnical Services | |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | Information not provided. |
DTV Medical Facility Notification |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $2,346,144.06 | $2,291,310.62 | $2,040,115.82 |
Question | Response |
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The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | No |
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | No |
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Alisan Sweet Asst. Managing Director 09/30/2021 |