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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:
52408
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WQRF-TV
Channel:
36 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028518
FRN:
0009961889
Date Submitted:
03/10/2022

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Nexstar Media Inc.

Elizabeth Ryder

545 E. JOHN CARPENTER FREEWAY

SUITE 700

IRVING, TX 75062

United States

+1 (972) 373-8800 eryder@nexstar.tv Corporation

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

Elizabeth Ryder

General Counsel

Nexstar Media Inc.

Elizabeth Ryder

545 E. John Carpenter Freeway

Suite 700

Irving, TX 75062

United States

+1 (972) 373-8800 eryder@nexstar.tv

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 Replace transmitter, antenna, and transmission line. Acquire interim antenna system during construction and duration of the assigned phase. Map and analyze tower; design and implement modifications if required. See attached.

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 CTT-U-DCX-1
Year 2007
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Single
Power Capacity 25.3 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? Yes
Manufacturer
Model THU9evo-24
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 37 kW
Justification for New Transmitter The manufacturer of the existing IOT transmitter advises that the transmitter cannot be re-tuned to the assigned channel. A new Comark Paragon MSDC IOT transmitter is the basis for a replacement as suggested by the FCC. 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

Additional Transmitter Costs

Additional Transmitter Costs

Transmitter Installation Services

Transmitter Installation, drawings, and Electrical Installation. Please see Land Communications Estimate # 1096 attached.

Additional Interior RF System

Interior RF System Existing Transmitter to Interim Transmission line

Burk SNMP LIcense

License for Burk remote for new Rhode & Schwarz Transmitter Please see Heartland Video Systems Quote # WISQ65253 attached.

Transmitter Electrical Services

Transmitter Electrical Services; disconnect wiring to old transmitter

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: 900.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-25JSC-R P210SP
Year 2007

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? 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 Side 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: 910.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-25JSC/VP-R P210
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 6 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

Name Description

Additional Antenna Costs

Additional Antenna Costs

Radome Color Change

Due to placement of new RePack Antenna, color of radome needed to be changed from orange to white. Please see Addendum #2 of Precision Communications Proposal #20302-5 attached.

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: 900.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TBD
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 6 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

Name Description

Elbow Reinf Uneq Leg

Elbow Reinf Uneq Leg

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)
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 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 530 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
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 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 530 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line The existing primary transmission line is rigid with section lengths that cannot accommodate the assigned channel.

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

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 5 inches
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 390 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

Transmission Line 6-50

Transmission Line 6-50

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 Owned
Is this tower consider Complex? Located on Building
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? No
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1035539
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 42° 17' 14.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 089° 10' 15.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 708.65 feet
Support Structure Height 649.60 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 790.67 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Mission Broadcasting, Inc.
Date Constructed 01/01/1953

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
72945 WTVO DTV

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 Located on Building
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Additional Tower Work, and Weather Delays

Unexpected Work outside the original quote, & Weather Delays. Please see addendum to Proposal 20302-5 Attached.

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 295
Explanation 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. Internal accounting and Project management.
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 No
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 No
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service Yes
Number of Days 14
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

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
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

Sales Tax

Sales and use tax on goods and services

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 $1,849,522.38 $1,090,289.38 N/A $884,789.38 N/A
Total for all systems $3,672,062.05 $2,722,080.20 N/A $2,364,249.88 N/A
Primary Transmitter THU9evo-24 $1,849,522.38 $1,090,289.38 $884,789.38
Transmitter Electrical Services $1,935.00 $1,935.00 See Wilson Electric quote $1,935.00 N/A
Burk SNMP LIcense $506.38 $506.38 License for Burk remote for new Rhode & Schwarz Transmitter Please see Heartland Video Systems Quote # WISQ65253 attached. $506.38 N/A
Additional Interior RF System $140,000.00 $140,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Additional Transmitter Costs $56,969.00 $56,969.00 See Rohde & Schwarz quote 301980.0 $56,969.00 N/A
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
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW $1,473,000.00 $717,217.00 See Rohde & Schwarz quote 230148.0 less upgrade cost $717,217.00 N/A
Transmitter Installation Services $108,162.00 $108,162.00 Transmitter Installation, drawings, and Electrical Installation. Please see Land Communications Estimate # 1096 attached. $108,162.00 N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $36,300.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Transmitter Electrical Services

Component Description:
Transmitter electrical disconnect
Amount:
$1,935.00
Burk SNMP LIcense

Component Description:
SNMP Plus
Amount:
$506.38
Additional Interior RF System Information not provided.
Additional Transmitter Costs

Component Description:
Additional transmitter costs
Amount:
$56,969.00
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW

Component Description:
Transmitter, installment #1, less upgrade cost
Amount:
$179,304.25

Component Description:
Transmitter, installment #2, less upgrade cost
Amount:
$537,912.75
Transmitter Installation Services

Component Description:
Transmitter installation
Amount:
$108,162.00
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp 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 $328,110.00 $312,813.00 N/A $289,499.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,672,062.05 $2,722,080.20 N/A $2,364,249.88 N/A
Interim Antenna TBD $54,469.00 $42,752.00 $26,051.00
Elbow Reinf Uneq Leg $7,028.00 $7,028.00 See Dielectric quote 700443CMZ-4. $7,028.00 N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $12,623.00 See Dielectric quote 700443CMZ-4 $12,623.00 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $11,700.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 900 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized $1.00 $1.00 WQRF will reuse TUA-P4-4/10H-1-SM antenna from KASN N/A N/A
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-25JSC/VP-R P210 $273,641.00 $270,061.00 $263,448.00
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $21,750.00 See Dielectric quote DMS160-2 $21,750.00 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $10,710.00 See Dielectric quote DMS160-2 $10,710.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 910 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized $156,201.00 $156,201.00 See Dielectric quote DMS160-2; total cost $176,826 less vpol ($20,625) $156,201.00 N/A
Additional Antenna Costs $55,000.00 $55,000.00 See Dielectric sales order 1931036 and change orders on sales order 1698162 $53,387.00 a
Radome Color Change $15,000.00 $15,000.00 Due to placement of new RePack Antenna, color of radome needed to be changed from orange to white. Please see Addendum #2 of Precision Communications Proposal #20302-5 attached. $15,000.00 N/A
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Elbow Reinf Uneq Leg

Component Description:
Elbow, balance due
Amount:
$702.80

Component Description:
Elbow, installment #2, line 2 of invoice
Amount:
$3,162.60

Component Description:
Elbow, installment #1, line 2 of invoice
Amount:
$3,162.60
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost)

Component Description:
Mounting brackets, installment #1, line 1 of invoice
Amount:
$5,680.35

Component Description:
Mounting brackets, balance due
Amount:
$1,262.30

Component Description:
Mounting brackets, installment #2, line 1 of invoice
Amount:
$5,680.35
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) Information not provided.
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 900 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized Information not provided.
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
Sweep test
Amount:
$6,400.00
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost)

Component Description:
Side Mount Brackets, installment #1, line 3 of invoice
Amount:
$9,787.50

Component Description:
Side mount brackets, installment #2, line 2 of invoice
Amount:
$9,787.50

Component Description:
Side mount brackets, balance due
Amount:
$2,175.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
Elbow complex, installment #1, line 4 of invoice
Amount:
$4,819.50

Component Description:
Elbow complex, balance due
Amount:
$1,071.00

Component Description:
Elbow complex, installment #2, line 3 of invoice
Amount:
$4,819.50
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
Sweep Test
Amount:
$6,400.00
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 910 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
Antenna, balance due
Amount:
$10,047.02

Component Description:
Antenna, installment #3
Amount:
$5,573.08

Component Description:
Antenna, installment #1, line 1 of invoice
Amount:
$70,290.45

Component Description:
Antenna, installment #2, line 1 of invoice
Amount:
$70,290.45
Additional Antenna Costs

Component Description:
Additional antenna costs
Amount:
$2,604.00

Component Description:
Additional antenna costs
Amount:
$924.00

Component Description:
Additional antenna costs
Amount:
$1,239.60

Component Description:
Additional antenna costs
Amount:
$1,075.00

Component Description:
Additional antenna costs
Amount:
$4,750.00

Component Description:
Additional antenna costs
Amount:
$3,902.00

Component Description:
Additional antenna costs
Amount:
$4,379.00

Component Description:
Additional antenna costs
Amount:
$2,730.00

Component Description:
Additional antenna costs
Amount:
$1,875.00

Component Description:
Additional antenna costs
Amount:
$9,240.00

Component Description:
Additional antenna costs
Amount:
$6,856.00

Component Description:
Additional antenna costs
Amount:
$12,902.40

Component Description:
Additional antenna costs
Amount:
$910.00
Radome Color Change

Component Description:
Radome replacement required to match tower color band
Amount:
$15,000.00

Component Description:
Radome replacement
Amount:
$15,000.00
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) 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 $150,712.00 $119,762.15 N/A $117,060.15 N/A
Total for all systems $3,672,062.05 $2,722,080.20 N/A $2,364,249.88 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $43,652.00 $35,192.35 $32,490.35
Transmission Line 6-50 $2,702.00 $2,702.00 See Dielectric quote 700443CMZ-4. $2,702.00 N/A
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 5" $40,950.00 $32,490.35 See Dielectric quote 700443CMZ-4. $29,788.35 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $107,060.00 $84,569.80 $84,569.80
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $107,060.00 $84,569.80 See Dielectric quote DMS160-2 $84,569.80 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Transmission Line 6-50

Component Description:
Transmission line 6-50, balance due
Amount:
$270.20

Component Description:
Transmission Line 6-50, installment #1, line 3 of invoice
Amount:
$1,215.90

Component Description:
Transmission Line 6-50, installment #2, line 3 of invoice
Amount:
$1,215.90
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 5"

Component Description:
Transmission line, installment #3
Amount:
$547.03

Component Description:
Transmission line, installment #1, line 4 of invoice
Amount:
$14,620.66

Component Description:
Transmission line, installment #2, line 4 of invoice
Amount:
$14,620.66
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8"

Component Description:
Transmission line, balance due
Amount:
$8,456.98

Component Description:
Transmission line, installment #1, line 5 of invoice
Amount:
$38,056.41

Component Description:
Transmission line, installment #2, line 4 of invoice
Amount:
$38,056.41

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 $1,013,597.67 $873,965.67 N/A $854,465.67 N/A
Total for all systems $3,672,062.05 $2,722,080.20 N/A $2,364,249.88 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $1,013,597.67 $873,965.67 $854,465.67
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $276,450.00 Interim antenna installation $96,750 see PCI quote 20301-5; main antenna installation $179,700 see PCI quote 20302-5 $276,450.00 N/A
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $25,000.00 N/A $5,500.00 N/A
Major tower reinforcement/modifications $421,000.00 $427,218.00 $70818 Tower Modification Materials - see FDH quotes P18_T01311 and P18_T013112; $356,400 see PCI quote 20300-5 $427,218.00 N/A
Additional Tower Work, and Weather Delays $145,297.67 $145,297.67 Unexpected Work outside the original quote, & Weather Delays. Please see addendum to Proposal 20302-5 Attached. $145,297.67 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas)

Component Description:
Main antenna installation, installment #2
Amount:
$59,900.00

Component Description:
Interim antenna installation, installment #2
Amount:
$32,250.00

Component Description:
Interim antenna installation, installment #1
Amount:
$64,500.00

Component Description:
Main antenna installation, installment #1
Amount:
$119,800.00
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study

Component Description:
Structural analysis
Amount:
$2,750.00

Component Description:
Structural analysis, balance due on completion
Amount:
$2,750.00
Major tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
Tower modification materials, installment #1
Amount:
$19,713.50

Component Description:
Tower Modifications, installment #2
Amount:
$118,800.00

Component Description:
Tower Modifications, installment #1
Amount:
$237,600.00

Component Description:
Tower modification materials, installment #2
Amount:
$19,713.50

Component Description:
Tower modification materials, installment #1
Amount:
$15,695.50

Component Description:
Tower modification materials, installment #2
Amount:
$15,695.50
Additional Tower Work, and Weather Delays

Component Description:
Weather delays and additional work
Amount:
$145,297.67

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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 $105,320.00 $101,000.00 N/A $40,714.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,672,062.05 $2,722,080.20 N/A $2,364,249.88 N/A
Outside Professional Services $105,320.00 $101,000.00 $40,714.00
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,500.00 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 N/A N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 N/A $1,500.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A $625.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $3,000.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $7,000.00 N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A $2,500.00 N/A
Project management of the transition $46,610.00 $44,250.00 N/A $26,089.00 N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Additional Field Engineering Service, 14 Days $28,000.00 $28,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
Prepare STA
Amount:
$1,500.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Prepare License to Cover Application
Amount:
$625.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, item 4 from invoice summary
Amount:
$3,000.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment, item 3 from invoice summary.
Amount:
$7,000.00
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
Prepare reimbursement form, item 2 from invoice summary
Amount:
$2,500.00
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Project management services 3.2.19 through 3.29.19
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$790.00

Component Description:
Project management services 6/30/18 through 7/27/18
Amount:
$1,500.00

Component Description:
Vendor has issued a revised invoice; see 29370R
Amount:
$525.00

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$703.00

Component Description:
Prepare FCC Schedule 387, item 6 from invoice summary
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
Project management services 9.29.18 through 10.26.18
Amount:
$2,100.00

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$1,805.00

Component Description:
Vendor has issued a revised invoice; see 29370R
Amount:
($13,500.00)

Component Description:
Project management services 7.28.18 through 9.28.18
Amount:
$2,700.00

Component Description:
Project management services, various
Amount:
$653.00

Component Description:
Project management services 4.27.19 through 5.31.19
Amount:
$1,200.00

Component Description:
Project management services Mar 2020
Amount:
$395.00

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$2,025.50

Component Description:
Project management services 3.30.19 through 4.26.19
Amount:
$300.00

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$308.00

Component Description:
Project management services 6.26.19 through 7.26.19
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
Project management services 6.1.19 through 6.28.19
Amount:
$375.00

Component Description:
Vendor has issued a revised invoice; see 29370R
Amount:
($525.00)

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$714.50

Component Description:
Project management services Jun 2020
Amount:
$55.00

Component Description:
Project management services March 2019
Amount:
$143.00

Component Description:
Project management services April 2019
Amount:
$123.50

Component Description:
Project management services 10.27.18 through 11.30.18
Amount:
$1,600.00

Component Description:
Prepare FCC Schedule 387, item 7 from invoice summary
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
Project management services 10.2018
Amount:
$75.00

Component Description:
Prepare FCC Schedule 387, item 5 from invoice summary
Amount:
$300.00

Component Description:
Vendor has issued a revised invoice; see 29370R
Amount:
$13,500.00

Component Description:
Project management services May 2020
Amount:
$70.00

Component Description:
Project management services 2.1.19 through 3.1.19
Amount:
$825.00

Component Description:
Project management services February 2019
Amount:
$123.50

Component Description:
Project management services Feb 2020
Amount:
$310.00

Component Description:
Project management services 12.1.18 through 1.31.19
Amount:
$1,050.00

Component Description:
Project management services June 2019
Amount:
$325.00

Component Description:
Project management services, item 1 from invoice summary
Amount:
$3,825.00

Component Description:
Project management services 5/26/18 through 6/29/18
Amount:
$1,020.00
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Prepare License to Cover Application
Amount:
N/A
Additional Field Engineering Service, 14 Days Information not provided.

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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 $224,800.00 $224,250.00 N/A $177,721.68 N/A
Total for all systems $3,672,062.05 $2,722,080.20 N/A $2,364,249.88 N/A
Other Expenses $224,800.00 $224,250.00 $177,721.68
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $2,000.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $1,500.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $20,000.00 $20,000.00 N/A $11,238.00 N/A
Non-zoning permits $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $11,000.00 N/A $2,384.00 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $25,500.00 $25,500.00 Per quote from USA Commercial EST-13 attached and related invoices $25,449.20 N/A
Sales Tax $77,000.00 $77,000.00 Sales and use tax due on purchases; see related invoices $76,832.51 N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $62,250.00 $62,250.00 See freight and shipping invoices $61,817.97 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
MVPD Notification of Channel Change Information not provided.
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage

Component Description:
Transmitter storage
Amount:
$3,898.00

Component Description:
Main antenna storage
Amount:
$5,320.00

Component Description:
Interim antenna components storage
Amount:
$2,020.00
Non-zoning permits Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Notification of medical facilities
Amount:
$2,384.00
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)

Component Description:
Removal of transmitters and components
Amount:
$25,000.00

Component Description:
Disposal costs
Amount:
$449.20
Sales Tax

Component Description:
Tax due on transmitter, less upgrade cost
Amount:
$44,826.00

Component Description:
Illinois Use Tax Due
Amount:
$26,190.00

Component Description:
Tax due on antenna components
Amount:
$117.19

Component Description:
Tax due on antenna components
Amount:
$296.88

Component Description:
Tax on additional transmitter components
Amount:
$3,560.57

Component Description:
Tax due on antenna components
Amount:
$806.40

Component Description:
Tax due on antenna components
Amount:
$428.50

Component Description:
Tax due on antenna components
Amount:
$273.69

Component Description:
Tax due on antenna components
Amount:
$243.88

Component Description:
Tax on SNMP Plus
Amount:
$31.65

Component Description:
Tax due on antenna components
Amount:
$57.75
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Transmitter warehousing and shipping
Amount:
$13,963.00

Component Description:
Shipping costs for interim antenna components
Amount:
$6,682.50

Component Description:
Shipping costs for additional antenna components
Amount:
$864.78

Component Description:
Shipping costs for additional antenna components
Amount:
$4,022.49

Component Description:
Shipping costs for additional antenna components
Amount:
$3,982.32

Component Description:
Shipping costs for additional antenna components
Amount:
$1,352.18

Component Description:
Shipping costs for additional antenna components
Amount:
$3,057.26

Component Description:
Shipping costs for additional antenna components
Amount:
$154.76

Component Description:
Shipping costs for additional antenna components
Amount:
$1,064.34

Component Description:
SNMP Plus shipping
Amount:
$10.00

Component Description:
Shipping costs for additional antenna components
Amount:
$3,053.08

Component Description:
Shipping costs for additional antenna components
Amount:
$653.06

Component Description:
Main antenna freight costs
Amount:
$9,326.15

Component Description:
Shipping costs for additional antenna components
Amount:
$980.83

Component Description:
Shipping costs for additional antenna components
Amount:
$6,537.00

Component Description:
Shipping costs for additional antenna components
Amount:
$4,534.22

Component Description:
Shipping costs for tower modification materials
Amount:
$1,580.00

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $3,672,062.05 $2,722,080.20 $2,364,249.88

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.

Elizabeth Ryder

General Counsel


03/10/2022

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.

Elizabeth Ryder

General Counsel


03/10/2022

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.

Elizabeth Ryder

General Counsel


03/10/2022

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