Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA, INC. Doing Business As: PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA, INC. |
Aaron Coseo 8425 PEACH ST ERIE, PA 16509 United States |
+1 (814) 864-3001 | acoseo@wqln.org | Not-for-Profit |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Aaron Coseo Director of Broadcast Operations Public Broadcasting of Northwest Pennsylvania Inc. |
Aaron Coseo 8425 Peach St. Erie, PA 16509 United States |
+1 (814) 217-6038 | acoseo@wqln.org |
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 | WQLN will be moving from channel 50 to channel 27 in phase 6. Please see attached full transition plan. |
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 | HP50SAW | |
Year | 2001 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Single | |
Power Capacity | 25 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 | THU9evo-16 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 25.5 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Please see attached revised transition plan. This is to change the transmitter manufacturer. |
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 | Miscellaneous conduit, wiring and ladder tray installation. Please see attached transition plan. | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Heating and Cooling | |
Size | 5 tons | |
Other Size | N/A | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | 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 |
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 | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
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: | 300.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-13JTT/VP-R 4C170 | |
Year | 2013 |
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? | 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 | 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: | 191.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-10GTH/VP-R 4C170 | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Current antenna is designed for channel 50. Please see attached transition plan. |
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 | 7 3/16 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 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | 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 | 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 | No | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Yes | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1001555 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 42° 02' 33.3" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 080° 03' 55.8" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 707.01 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 681.75 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 1304.77 feet | |
Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
Tower Owner | SBA GC Towers, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1978 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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53720 | WQLN-FM | FM |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for documented tower |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | No reinforcements needed |
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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Interim Rigging Expense |
Expenses related to installation of interim antenna and transmission line. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 160 | |
Explanation | To assist with the implementation and completion of transition from channel 50 to channel 27. | |
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 | No | |
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | No | |
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 | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Name | Description |
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Prepare and Review Progress Reports |
Engineering and legal expenses associated with preparation of quarterly progress reports. |
Tower Application Fee |
Cost to apply for equipment change for tower leasing company |
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? | 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 |
Name | Description |
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Inside RF system |
This equipment will be used to rework the feed to the antenna to support the new channel. Please see attached transition plan. |
PE Review |
This is to cover the professional engineer costs for the required review of the rigging plan. |
Site Survey |
Site survey to measure available space and develop plan for transition. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,691,807.27 | $638,793.80 | N/A | $638,793.80 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,511,153.27 | $1,276,533.08 | N/A | $1,105,834.14 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter THU9evo-16 | $1,691,807.27 | $638,793.80 | $638,793.80 | ||
Other -- HVAC Service Type: H Size:5 (Other) | $34,387.27 | $34,387.27 | The original quoted zoned HVAC system will not be sufficient to provide heating and cooling to the 2 separate room’s equipment resides. | $34,387.27 | The original quoted zoned HVAC system will not be sufficient to provide heating and cooling to the two separate rooms where the transmitter and mask filter reside. |
Other Electrical Service: Miscellaneous conduit, wiring and ladder tray installation. Please see attached transition plan. | $26,420.00 | $26,420.00 | Electrical work completed. Please see attached revised transition plan. | $26,420.00 | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW | $947,000.00 | $10,750.00 | Please see attached revised transition plan. This is the small remainder required to complete the transition in phase 6. | $10,750.00 | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW | $684,000.00 | $567,236.53 | ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***Change to lower cost Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Please see attached revised transition plan | $567,236.53 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Other -- HVAC Service Type: H Size:5 (Other) | |
Other Electrical Service: Miscellaneous conduit, wiring and ladder tray installation. Please see attached transition plan. | |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW | |
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 | $310,130.00 | $174,608.28 | N/A | $172,831.71 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,511,153.27 | $1,276,533.08 | N/A | $1,105,834.14 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TFU-10GTH/VP-R 4C170 | $310,130.00 | $174,608.28 | $172,831.71 | ||
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized | $289,500.00 | $172,426.00 | Please see attached quotation from Dielectric and revised transition plan. | $170,649.43 | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $2,182.28 | Antenna and transmission line sweep required to determine if line was acceptable for use on assigned replacement channel. Please see attached revised transition plan for details. | $2,182.28 | N/A |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 7 3/16. feedline (if needed) | $13,900.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 7 3/16. feedline (if needed) | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $223,100.00 | $201,250.00 | N/A | $201,250.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,511,153.27 | $1,276,533.08 | N/A | $1,105,834.14 | N/A |
Primary Tower GTOWER | $223,100.00 | $201,250.00 | $201,250.00 | ||
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $5,000.00 | Cost to SBA for initial tower study and future application fee for antenna replacement on rental tower. Please see attached revised transition plan. | $5,000.00 | N/A |
Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $210,500.00 | $196,250.00 | Please see attached "Vertical Technologies revised quote". The quote has been revised due to the impact of delays to their schedules that have been out of their control. To meet our phase 6 deadline, they must use a helicopter to save time. | $196,250.00 | N/A |
Interim Rigging Expense | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | |
Tall Tower (greater than 500') | |
Interim Rigging Expense | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $154,650.00 | $137,025.00 | N/A | $29,466.15 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,511,153.27 | $1,276,533.08 | N/A | $1,105,834.14 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $154,650.00 | $137,025.00 | $29,466.15 | ||
Tower Application Fee | $2,250.00 | $2,250.00 | Application fee to change equipment on tower lease | $2,250.00 | N/A |
Prepare and Review Progress Reports | $8,000.00 | $8,000.00 | Engineering and legal expenses associated with the preparation and review of quarterly reports. Please see attached revised transition plan. | N/A | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $2,500.00 | 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 | $521.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | $600.00 | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $25,280.00 | $24,000.00 | N/A | $20,445.15 | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,050.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $5,650.00 | Antenna study completed. Please see attached revised transition plan. | $5,650.00 | N/A |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $1,875.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Tower Application Fee | |
Prepare and Review Progress Reports | Information not provided. |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | |
Project management of the transition | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $131,466.00 | $124,856.00 | N/A | $63,492.48 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,511,153.27 | $1,276,533.08 | N/A | $1,105,834.14 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $131,466.00 | $124,856.00 | $63,492.48 | ||
Site Survey | $1,491.00 | $1,491.00 | Site survey required to assess existing space and equipment to develop transition plan. Please see attached revised transition plan. | $1,490.87 | N/A |
PE Review | $7,500.00 | $7,500.00 | Please see attached revised transition plan. | N/A | N/A |
Inside RF system | $60,697.00 | $60,697.00 | Please see attached revised transition plan. | $46,108.42 | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $3,728.00 | $3,728.00 | Tower crew experienced delays beyond their control and had to change the date for our antenna swap, therefor we were forced to send a second letter. | $3,728.00 | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Please see attached transition plan. | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | Rental storage container for an estimated 6 months during the transmitter construction phase. Please see attached transition plan. | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | Please see attached transition plan. | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | Please see attached transition plan. | $7,225.19 | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $4,940.00 | Tower crew experienced delays beyond their control and had to change the date for our antenna swap, therefor we were forced to send a second letter. | $4,940.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Site Survey | |
PE Review | Information not provided. |
Inside RF system | |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
Equipment Storage | Information not provided. |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | Information not provided. |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | |
DTV Medical Facility Notification |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $2,511,153.27 | $1,276,533.08 | $1,105,834.14 |
Question | Response |
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The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | Yes |
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | Yes |
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | Yes |
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. | Aaron Coseo Director of Engineering and Media Operations 10/01/2021 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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. |
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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. | Aaron Coseo Director of Engineering and Media Operations 10/01/2021 |