Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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Ramar Communications, Inc. |
Brad Moran PO Box 3757 Lubbock, TX 79423 United States |
+1 (806) 748-9300 | bmoran@ramarcom.com | Corporation |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Winn Boedeker Chief Engineer Ramar Communications |
Winn Boedeker PO Box 3757 Lubbock, TX 79452 United States |
+1 (806) 748-9342 | wb@fox34.com |
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. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | Replace equipment and change channel |
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) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Model | MXD-30U | |
Year | 2000 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 30 W |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | 100537.01-PA-U-50-FA | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 60 W | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Move to digital and change channel |
Section | Question | Response |
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Other Transmitter Costs | ||
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? | No | |
Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
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) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
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? | Yes | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Middle | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
ERP: | 0.24 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | al-8 | |
Year | 2000 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Middle | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Slot | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 8 | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 806.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 10.0 % | |
ERP: | 1000.0 W | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | SL-8-NF-19 | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Tuned to new frequency |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 |
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) | |
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 | Flexible Foam | |
Diameter | 7/8 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 0 | |
Length | 100 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Type | Flexible Foam | |
Diameter | 7/8 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 50 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Old transmission line was inadequate from age to reuse | |
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 |
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 | Move Equipment |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
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 | No | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Unknown | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | No |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 37° 11' 03.4" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 107° 29' 08.7" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 49.21 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 49.21 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 8845.00 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | KOB | |
Date Constructed | 11/06/2019 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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126105 | K31IH-D | LPT |
35816 | KSUT | FM |
48595 | K34QD-D | LPT |
52631 | K21OG-D | LPT |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Tower Crew |
Tower crew to remove existing antenna and install new |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | No |
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for displacement application | 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 | No | |
Prepare Form 601 | Yes | |
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services | Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application | No |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
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 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | No | |
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 |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $16,750.00 | $5,301.00 | N/A | $2,301.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $95,612.50 | $30,785.44 | N/A | $13,237.94 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter 100537.01-PA-U-50-FA | $16,750.00 | $5,301.00 | $2,301.00 | ||
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 50.001 - 150 Watts | $13,750.00 | $2,301.00 | N/A | $2,301.00 | N/A |
Transcoder | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 50.001 - 150 Watts | |
Transcoder | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $8,125.00 | $7,279.44 | N/A | $7,279.44 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $95,612.50 | $30,785.44 | N/A | $13,237.94 | N/A |
Primary Antenna SL-8-NF-19 | $8,125.00 | $7,279.44 | $7,279.44 | ||
UHF Low-Power, 1 - 2 kW 8-bay slot antenna, horizontally-polarized side mount | $8,125.00 | $7,279.44 | N/A | $7,279.44 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UHF Low-Power, 1 - 2 kW 8-bay slot antenna, horizontally-polarized side mount |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $550.00 | $550.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $95,612.50 | $30,785.44 | N/A | $13,237.94 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $550.00 | $550.00 | $0.00 | ||
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 7/8" | $550.00 | $550.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $61,190.00 | $8,657.50 | N/A | $3,657.50 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $95,612.50 | $30,785.44 | N/A | $13,237.94 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $61,190.00 | $8,657.50 | $3,657.50 | ||
Tower Crew | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') | $56,190.00 | $3,657.50 | Adjust estimate to match invoices. | $3,657.50 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Tower Crew | |
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $8,997.50 | $8,997.50 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $95,612.50 | $30,785.44 | N/A | $13,237.94 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $8,997.50 | $8,997.50 | $0.00 | ||
Prepare Form 601 | $755.00 | $755.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,052.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $2,102.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,710.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,577.50 | $1,577.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $95,612.50 | $30,785.44 | N/A | $13,237.94 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $95,612.50 | $30,785.44 | $13,237.94 |
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. | Yes |
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. | Keith Kerr CFO 09/20/2021 |