Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WMKG-TV, LLC Doing Business As: TV31 |
Steve Kanzer 4237 AIRLINE ROAD NORTON SHORES, MI 49441 United States |
+1 (561) 948-0950 | steve@vrvc.com | Limited Liability Company |
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[Confidential] |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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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 | WMKG-TV installed the new filter and antenna and retuning the encoder and transmitter to new channel 31 during the Phase 6 window. |
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 | Retune Existing |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | 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 | Hitachi Comark |
Model | AT73-1K5-8VSB | |
Year | 2013 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 1.5 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New IOT Tubes | Number of Tubes (including accessories) needed | N/A |
New Mask Filter | ||
Power | 1.5 kW | |
Other Power | N/A | |
New Exciter | Is a new exciter needed? | No |
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 | 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 |
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? | 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 | Class | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Top | |
Polarization | Circular | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels | 8 | |
Design power capacity in use | 50.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 572.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 578.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | PSILP8OI-31-EP | |
Year | 2019 |
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? | No | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 8 | |
Lower Limit | 572.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 578.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 50.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | PSILP8Oi-31-EP | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Prior antenna was only designed for channels 44-65. Station was broadcasting on channel 49 but repacked to channel 31 during the Phase 6 window. Hence need for new antenna. |
Section | Question | Response |
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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? | No |
Broadband or Single Channel? | N/A | |
Feed Line Size | N/A | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Antenna Freight |
Freight costs for new antenna actual $660.08 |
Remove and Replace Antenna |
Costs to remove and replace antenna on tower, actual $1,800.00 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Type | Flexible Foam | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 200 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Type | Flexible Foam | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 200 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Old transmission line was too short for required modifications. |
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Connectors |
Connectors, angle adapaters, hangers, hoisting grip, grounding kit, coupling hardware and freight $1,489.98 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 10 | |
Explanation | We do not have an in-house engineer. | |
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 | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
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 | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
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 | No | |
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 | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Name | Description |
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Replace Antenna |
Tower crew to remove and replace Ch. 49 antenna on tower with antenna for Ch. 31. |
Electricians |
One day service to add electrical service box for transmitter site |
FCC Legal Counsel |
Line items from Koerner invoices paid for time from Nov 2018 to April 2020 exclusively for repack $4,900.00 |
du Treil Engineeering |
Engineering services for repack totaling $1,000. |
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? | No | |
Permit and Filing Costs | Local Zoning | No |
Non-zoning permits | No | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | Yes | |
FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
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? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | No | |
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | Yes |
Name | Description |
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Channel 31 Band Pass Filter |
Band pass filter for channel 31 replaced old channel 49 filter. $2,000 of $71,918.35 Anywave invoice and expense paid by station for new transmitter, exciter and encoder. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $108,230.00 | $5,950.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $208,830.00 | $74,447.32 | N/A | $1,400.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter AT73-1K5-8VSB | $108,230.00 | $5,950.00 | $0.00 | ||
1.5 kW mask filter | $3,030.00 | $3,950.00 | Cost estimate for new filter received from engineer. | $0.00 | $2,000 was spent for a channel 31 band pass filter since old channel 49 filter could not be retuned to channel 31 for less. |
UHF and VHF - minor banding issues | $105,200.00 | $2,000.00 | Retune transmitter estimate = $800 Remove an replace filter = $800 Freight for filter = $400 | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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1.5 kW mask filter | |
UHF and VHF - minor banding issues | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $42,280.00 | $13,600.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $208,830.00 | $74,447.32 | N/A | $1,400.00 | N/A |
Primary Antenna PSILP8Oi-31-EP | $42,280.00 | $13,600.00 | $0.00 | ||
Remove and Replace Antenna | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Remove and replace antenna = $5,000 | $0.00 | The Form 399 will not allow editing of the actual antenna cost, so the cost of the antenna is in with the installation work. |
Antenna Freight | $900.00 | $900.00 | Estimated freight for new antenna = $900 | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A broadband panel (cost per panel) | $10,080.00 | $1,000.00 | New side mount for new antenna. | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic | $26,300.00 | $6,700.00 | Cost estimate for new antenna = $6700 | $0.00 | The antenna cost was underestimated at a time when there wasn't high demand and time critical nature of having one made before winter, ice and high winds of Lake Michigan winter would have delayed window until Spring. |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Remove and Replace Antenna | |
Antenna Freight | Information not provided. |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A broadband panel (cost per panel) | Information not provided. |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $4,800.00 | $2,597.32 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $208,830.00 | $74,447.32 | N/A | $1,400.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $4,800.00 | $2,597.32 | $0.00 | ||
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | $4,800.00 | $2,597.32 | Had hoped to use old line but it was too short and an unreliable installation. | $0.00 | We had hoped to use old transmission line but it was too short for the new equipment and could be unreliable. |
Connectors | $0.00 | $0.00 | Connectors for side mount not too expensive. | $0.00 | Connectors in transmission line invoice. |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | |
Connectors | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $46,980.00 | $45,800.00 | N/A | $1,400.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $208,830.00 | $74,447.32 | N/A | $1,400.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $46,980.00 | $45,800.00 | $1,400.00 | ||
Electricians | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | You get what you pay for. | $0.00 | Its a nice family business, but don't tell Dad the kid undercharged me. |
FCC Legal Counsel | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | He retired and in D.C. and I'm eating insects in Michigan. | $0.00 | The repack was nothing compared to all the legal and related expenses I incurred during the freeze that went on for years and only lifted after the pandemic and lockdowns. He, his partner and everyone else retired, like I should have 4 years ago! |
du Treil Engineeering | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | They're the best in the business! | $0.00 | And worth every penny for $1,000! |
Replace Antenna | $50.00 | $50.00 | I was hoping to do this myself since it looked like so much fun, but no one would rent me their equipment. I figured I just needed a spotter for $50. | $0.00 | Since everyone repacking in the U.S. ended up doing their tower work over the same weekend in August, I had a hard time finding a professional. |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | $962.50 | We needed more communication with our attorney than previously expected |
Project management of the transition | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | 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 |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $437.50 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Electricians | Information not provided. |
FCC Legal Counsel | Information not provided. |
du Treil Engineeering | Information not provided. |
Replace Antenna | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
Project management of the transition | Information not provided. |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | Information not provided. |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $6,540.00 | $6,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $208,830.00 | $74,447.32 | N/A | $1,400.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $6,540.00 | $6,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | I did it this myself. |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $195.00 | $195 used to be a lot of money. | $0.00 | I didn't bother to submit this again. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | if you can find anyone that can do anything for $335 these, please have them call me. | $0.00 | I probably paid for this somewhere but not seeking reimbursement. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,070.00 | N/A | $0.00 | I'd rather not add up all the expenses I incurred thinking that the freeze was about to be lifted. |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | I handled all deliveries myself with a pallet jack and a skateboard, narrowly avoiding getting crushed too many times to remember. |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | I did this myself using Powerpoint and my own voice because I face that's made for radio. |
Channel 31 Band Pass Filter | $4,900.00 | $4,900.00 | That's what they usually cost. | $0.00 | The filter was included for free with my equipment $71,000 equipment purchase from Anywave. Good guys. |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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MVPD Notification of Channel Change | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | Information not provided. |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
Channel 31 Band Pass Filter |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $208,830.00 | $74,447.32 | $1,400.00 |
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. | Steve Kanzer Managing Member VRVC LLC 03/22/2022 |
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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). |
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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. | Steve Kanzer Managing Member VRVC LLC 03/22/2022 |
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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. | Steve Kanzer Managing Member VRVC LLC 03/22/2022 |