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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:
60984
Service:
FM
Call Sign:
WLTR
File Number:
0000086273
FRN:
0001861160
Eligibility Status:
Eligible
Date Submitted:
09/21/2021

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION

Doing Business As: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION

Mark Jahnke

1041 GEORGE ROGERS BOULEVARD

COLUMBIA, SC 29201

United States

+1 (803) 737-3486 mjahnke@scetv.org Government Entity

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

Leslie Griffin

Repack Project Manager

South Carolina Educational TV Commission

Leslie Griffin

1041 George Rogers Blvd

Columbia, SC 29201

United States

+1 (803) 737-3500 hgriffin@scetv.org

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. Yes
Briefly describe transition plan 2-Bay FM antenna being installed at 350 feet on tower so station can continue broadcasting while workers are replacing TV transmission line in vicinity of main FM antenna.

Transmitters

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Section Question Response
Transmitter Related Expenses Do you have transmitter related expenses? No

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)
Ownership Owned
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? No
Is the existing antenna directional? No
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Other
Other Antenna Type DCRM
ERP: 100.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model DCRM-10
Year 2006

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Ownership Owned
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Other
Other Antenna Type DCRM
ERP: 20.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model DCRM-2
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna Tower workers will be in immediate vicinity of main FM antenna for TV repack work, so interim antenna installed at lower level on tower to maintain broadcasting.

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? No
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? No
FM Band Pass Filters Do you require an FM band pass filter? No
Notch Filter Do you require a Notch filter? No
De-Icers Do you require De-Icers? No
Radomes Do you require Radomes? No

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Antenna and feedline

Dielectric DCRM-2 with 500 feet of 3 inch heliax cable

Installation

Installation on tower

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Ownership Owned
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 3 1/8 inches
Segment Length 20 inches
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1100 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Flexible Air
Diameter 3 inches
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 500 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Line will be used to feed new interim FM antenna
Interior RF Systems Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require an additional or replacement Inside RF system including switching, patch panels, and dehydrators? No
Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require additional or replacement Inside RF system elbows, fitting, hangers, etc.? No

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

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? No

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? No
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application No
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application No
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
Prepare Form 601 No
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application No
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application No
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations No
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement No
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs No
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service No

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
Is Remediation needed? No
Permit and Filing Costs FCC Construction Permit Major Change No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change No
FCC License to Cover Application No
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)? No
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? No
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? No
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR) Frequency Coordination for Unidirection System No
Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System No
New Point to Point Microwave System No
1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems No

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Security

Overnight security for outdoor storage of equipment

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Antennas

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $37,500.00 $37,500.00 N/A $37,115.70 N/A
Total for all systems $85,820.00 $78,015.00 N/A $73,624.42 N/A
Primary Antenna DCRM-2 $37,500.00 $37,500.00 $37,115.70
Installation $21,000.00 $21,000.00 N/A $21,000.00 N/A
Antenna and feedline $16,500.00 $16,500.00 N/A $16,115.70 N/A
Side Mount, Other, 20.0kW input, Horizontal $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Installation

Component Description:
FM interim antenna installation portion of invoice
Amount:
$21,000.00
Antenna and feedline

Component Description:
Freight for FM interim antenna and line
Amount:
$2,375.70

Component Description:
Interim FM antenna. Transmission line submitted separately.
Amount:
$13,740.00
Side Mount, Other, 20.0kW input, Horizontal Information not provided.

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 $29,500.00 $22,000.00 N/A $21,667.80 N/A
Total for all systems $85,820.00 $78,015.00 N/A $73,624.42 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $29,500.00 $22,000.00 $21,667.80
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3" $29,500.00 $22,000.00 N/A $21,667.80 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3"

Component Description:
3" flexible transmission line
Amount:
$21,667.80

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Information not provided.

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 $3,515.00 $3,515.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $85,820.00 $78,015.00 N/A $73,624.42 N/A
Outside Professional Services $3,515.00 $3,515.00 $0.00
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,235.00 $2,235.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $1,280.00 $1,280.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

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 $15,305.00 $15,000.00 N/A $14,840.92 N/A
Total for all systems $85,820.00 $78,015.00 N/A $73,624.42 N/A
Other Expenses $15,305.00 $15,000.00 $14,840.92
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $305.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Security $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A $14,840.92 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
Security

Component Description:
WLTR portion of monthly security
Amount:
$923.52

Component Description:
WLTR portion of monthly security
Amount:
$923.52

Component Description:
WLTR portion of monthly security
Amount:
$923.52

Component Description:
WLTR portion of monthly security
Amount:
$947.20

Component Description:
WLTR portion of monthly security
Amount:
$970.88

Component Description:
WLTR portion of monthly security
Amount:
$994.56

Component Description:
WLTR portion of monthly security
Amount:
$970.88

Component Description:
WLTR portion of monthly security - rounded down
Amount:
$1,034.02

Component Description:
WLTR portion of monthly security
Amount:
$411.92

Component Description:
WLTR portion of monthly invoice
Amount:
$923.52

Component Description:
WLTR portion of monthly security
Amount:
$923.52

Component Description:
WLTR portion of monthly security
Amount:
$923.52

Component Description:
WLTR portion of monthly invoice
Amount:
$923.52

Component Description:
WLTR portion of monthly invoice - rounded down
Amount:
$122.34

Component Description:
WLTR portion of monthly security
Amount:
$1,148.48

Component Description:
WLTR portion of monthly security
Amount:
$852.48

Component Description:
WLTR portion of monthly security
Amount:
$923.52

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $85,820.00 $78,015.00 $73,624.42

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. 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.

Hap Griffin

Repack Project Manager


09/21/2021

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.

Hap Griffin

Repack Project Manager


09/21/2021

Attachments

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