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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:
35862
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
KVOS-TV
Channel:
14 (UHF)
File Number:
0000027892
FRN:
0027496082
Date Submitted:
03/26/2022

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

KVOS-TV LLC

Norman H. Shapiro

26 NORTH HALSTED STREET

CHICAGO, IL 60661

United States

+1 (312) 705-2600 nshapiro@wciu.com Limited Liability Company

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

The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact.

 

 

 

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. No
Briefly describe transition plan See attached Transition Plan Narrative.

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 QXD1
Year 2009
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Single
Power Capacity 33 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-12
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 19.0 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Existing transmitter is no longer supported by the manufacturer.

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) 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 5

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Primary Transmitter Installation

Installation of the new Primary Transmitter and removal of the existing transmitter.

Extended Group Delay Option

The Extended Group Delay Option was required for the main and backup exciter to correct for group delay issues discovered during initial operation as a result of the Channel 14 RF system.

Channel 14 Mask Filter Installation

Installation of the new Primary transmitter Channel 14 Mask Filter, RF system, and removal of the existing channel 35 RF system.

Electrical and Room Prep

Electrical distribution to new transmitter and removal of abandoned equipment to make space for the new equipment.

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 Top 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: 580.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-31JTH-R O4SP
Year 2009

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? 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 Full Power
Mounting Top 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: 535.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-24JTH-R 04SP
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna Existing antenna is fixed on CH35 and is not retunable.

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?
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

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

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 Broadband Slot
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels/Bays 16
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 602.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 100.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 100.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ATC-BCSH16S1-U1
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna Provide interim service on pre-auction or post-auction channel when top mount antenna is replaced with post-auction channel antenna.

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
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 an antenna? No
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

Information not provided.

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 Utilize Existing
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 Dielectric
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 500 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

End Caps and Reducer

End caps for pressuring the existing line while the top mount antenna was removed and a reducer used to transition the existing 6-50 RF to the 4-50 transmission system.

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 3 inches
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 500 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Provide interim service for current channel while re-assigned facility is built out.

Interim Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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Section Question Response
Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? 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 Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? Terrain Constrained
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 1251758
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 48° 40' 49.4" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 122° 50' 26.4" W-
Overall Structure Height 498.68 feet
Support Structure Height 498.68 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 2270.31 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Marsha Coulthurst ET AL.DBA Mt. Constitution Sites Inc
Date Constructed 07/14/2006

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
14506 KWPZ FM

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 documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: No reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower Terrain constrained
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Interim Installation

Install interim antenna and transmission line

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 300
Explanation The ownership group has multiple transmitter sites (14 TV) and operates with minimal staff. It does not have personnel available for any of these tasks, nor is the staff trained to provide any of these services.
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 No
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

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Site Survey

Site visit to determine final layout and required equipment needed.

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 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)? 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

Information not provided.

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 $967,049.39 $592,248.60 N/A $592,248.60 N/A
Total for all systems $1,893,497.52 $1,432,055.92 N/A $1,432,055.92 N/A
Primary Transmitter THU9evo-12 $967,049.39 $592,248.60 $592,248.60
Electrical and Room Prep $10,281.97 $10,281.97 Add distribution of electrical to new transmitter. Incorporates removal of some abandoned station equipment. Difficult access to this site. $10,281.97 N/A
Channel 14 Mask Filter Installation $27,900.00 $27,900.00 This is the cost for the installation of the Channel 14 Mask Filter system and the removal of the existing channel 35 RF system $27,900.00 N/A
Extended Group Delay Option $4,107.42 $4,107.42 Extended Group Delay option required to mitigate group delay issues discovered as a result of the complex Channel 14 RF system $4,107.42 N/A
Primary Transmitter Installation $37,500.00 $37,500.00 This is the cost for the installation of the Primary transmitter and the removal of the existing transmitter $37,500.00 N/A
Channel 14 Mask Filter $189,500.00 $112,912.16 N/A $112,912.16 N/A
RF Consulting Engineer $5,260.00 $4,255.57 N/A $4,255.57 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW $684,000.00 $386,791.48 N/A $386,791.48 N/A
Channel 14 -- Additional field engineering time, 5 days $8,500.00 $8,500.00 A technician from Dielectric was required to come back on site to address de-tuning issues as a result of the higher elevation of Mt Constitution and the extensive moving logistics. $8,500.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Electrical and Room Prep

Component Description:
KVOS Primary Transmitter Electric Invoice
Amount:
$8,898.29

Component Description:
KVOS Primary Transmitter Channel 14 Mast Filter Electrical Invoice
Amount:
$1,383.68

Component Description:
KVOS Primary transmitter Channel 14 Mask Filter electrical final payment
Amount:
$1,480.97

Component Description:
KVOS Primary transmitter electrical final payment
Amount:
$8,898.29

Component Description:
KVOS Primary transmitter electrical cable tray installation final payment
Amount:
$930.00
Channel 14 Mask Filter Installation

Component Description:
KVOS Primary transmitter channel 14 mask filter installation final payment
Amount:
$27,900.00
Extended Group Delay Option

Component Description:
KVOS Primary transmitter extended group delay option invoice
Amount:
$4,107.42
Primary Transmitter Installation

Component Description:
KVOS Primary transmitter installation final payment
Amount:
$37,500.00
Channel 14 Mask Filter

Component Description:
KVOS Primary transmitter channel 14 mask filter final payment
Amount:
$112,912.16

Component Description:
KVOS Primary transmitter Channel 14 Mask Filter freight from Seattle dock to tower site. The KVOS tower site is located in a remote area.
Amount:
$1,157.05

Component Description:
KVOS Primary transmitter channel 14 mask filter retune final invoice
Amount:
$8,500.00

Component Description:
KVOS Primary transmitter Channel 14 system load freight from Seattle dock to tower site. The KVOS tower site is located in a remote area.
Amount:
$274.86

Component Description:
KVOS Primary transmitter Channel 14 Mask Filter transmission line installation kit freight from Seattle dock to tower site. The KVOS tower site is located in a remote area.
Amount:
$300.00
RF Consulting Engineer

Component Description:
KVOS Primary transmitter RF Consulting final payment
Amount:
$4,255.57
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW

Component Description:
KVOS Primary Transmitter Downpayment
Amount:
$89,452.24

Component Description:
KVOS Primary transmitter shipping invoice
Amount:
$28,982.54

Component Description:
KVOS Primary Transmitter Final Payment
Amount:
$268,356.70

Component Description:
KVOS Primary Transmitter Sales Tax Invoice
Amount:
$28,982.54
Channel 14 -- Additional field engineering time, 5 days

Component Description:
KVOS Primary Transmitter Channel 14 Mask Filter Retune Invoice
Amount:
$8,500.00

Component Description:
Please see line 4 of the invoice - RF consulting engineer, initial CH14 interference survey.
Amount:
$281.25

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 $367,420.00 $344,413.69 N/A $344,413.69 N/A
Total for all systems $1,893,497.52 $1,432,055.92 N/A $1,432,055.92 N/A
Interim Antenna ATC-BCSH16S1-U1 $101,390.00 $49,387.00 $49,387.00
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $5,260.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $1,250.00 N/A $1,250.00 N/A
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna - medium power (50-200 kW), horizontally polarized $89,400.00 $48,137.00 N/A $48,137.00 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-24JTH-R 04SP $266,030.00 $295,026.69 $295,026.69
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $0.00 This is included in the antenna package N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized $247,000.00 $288,626.69 KVOS is located on top of Mt Constitution. Shipping costs are non-typical due to the difficult site location. The Elbow Complex, previously its own line item, is included in this category. Taxes are also included in the actual submitted costs. $288,626.69 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
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:
KVOS Interim antenna system sweep
Amount:
$1,250.00

Component Description:
KVOS Interim Antenna Sweep Invoice
Amount:
$1,250.00
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna - medium power (50-200 kW), horizontally polarized

Component Description:
KVOS Interim antenna downpayment
Amount:
$21,625.00

Component Description:
KVOS Interim antenna inter-island freight invoice
Amount:
$371.76

Component Description:
KVOS Interim antenna final payment
Amount:
$26,512.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) Information not provided.
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
KVOS Primary antenna system sweep final payment
Amount:
$6,400.00
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized

Component Description:
KVOS Primary antena cut rigid line shipping final payment binder
Amount:
$288.05

Component Description:
KVOS Primary antenna final payment
Amount:
$17,584.40

Component Description:
KVOS Primary Antenna Shipping Sales Tax Invoice
Amount:
$1,189.18

Component Description:
KVOS Primary Antenna Pre-Ship Invoice
Amount:
$116,214.30

Component Description:
KVOS Primary Antenna Shipping Invoice
Amount:
$14,681.25

Component Description:
KVOS Primary Antenna Downpayment
Amount:
$116,214.30

Component Description:
KVOS Primary antenna end cap and reducer sales tax invoice
Amount:
$190.71

Component Description:
KVOS Primary antenna end cap and reducer shipping sales tax invoice
Amount:
$4.69

Component Description:
KVOS Primary antenna sales tax invoice
Amount:
$20,251.05

Component Description:
KVOS Primary antenna downpayment
Amount:
$116,214.30

Component Description:
KVOS Primary antenna pre-ship invoice
Amount:
$116,214.30

Component Description:
KVOS Primary antenna cut rigid line sales tax invoice
Amount:
$149.12

Component Description:
KVOS Primary antenna end cap and reducer final payment
Amount:
$2,354.00

Component Description:
KVOS Primary antenna shipping sales tax invoice
Amount:
$1,189.18

Component Description:
KVOS Primary antenna cut rigid line shipping sales tax invoice
Amount:
$23.33

Component Description:
KVOS Primary antenna shipping invoice
Amount:
$14,681.25

Component Description:
Shipping from Seattle dock to Mt Constitution on Orcas Island invoice
Amount:
$2,737.48

Component Description:
KVOS Primary antenna end cap and reducer shipping invoice
Amount:
$57.89

Component Description:
KVOS Primary antenna cut rigid line final payment
Amount:
$1,841.00

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 $31,916.98 $30,514.98 N/A $30,514.98 N/A
Total for all systems $1,893,497.52 $1,432,055.92 N/A $1,432,055.92 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $29,500.00 $28,098.00 $28,098.00
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3" $29,500.00 $28,098.00 N/A $28,098.00 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $2,416.98 $2,416.98 $2,416.98
End Caps and Reducer $2,416.98 $2,416.98 End caps for pressuring the existing line while the top mount antenna was removed and a reducer used to transition the existing 6-50 RF to the 4-50 transmission system. $2,416.98 N/A

Components

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

Component Description:
KVOS Interim transmission line downpayment
Amount:
$9,716.00

Component Description:
KVOS Interim transmission line dehydrator final payment
Amount:
$2,565.00

Component Description:
KVOS Interim Line Hardware Receipt
Amount:
$701.00

Component Description:
KVOS Interim transmission line final payment
Amount:
$15,116.00

Component Description:
KVOS Interim transmission line mounting hardware-standoffs
Amount:
$701.00
End Caps and Reducer

Component Description:
KVOS Primary Antenna End Caps and Reducer Shipping Invoice
Amount:
$57.89

Component Description:
KVOS Primary Antenna End Caps and Reducer Shipping Sales Tax Invoice
Amount:
$4.69

Component Description:
KVOS Primary Antenna End Caps and Reducer Invoice
Amount:
$2,354.40

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 $433,600.00 $449,442.10 N/A $449,442.10 N/A
Total for all systems $1,893,497.52 $1,432,055.92 N/A $1,432,055.92 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $433,600.00 $449,442.10 $449,442.10
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $2,250.00 N/A $2,250.00 N/A
Interim Installation $0.00 $0.00 Included in quote for tower rigging work. N/A N/A
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $447,192.10 Cost includes the installation of the side mount Interim antenna and transmission line, Washington state taxes. KVOS is located on Mt Constitution. Access to the site is challenging and expenses exceed a typical site due to tourists on the island. $447,192.10 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
Please refer to line 2 of the invoice for details
Amount:
$4,480.00

Component Description:
KVOS Primary tower structural engineering final payment
Amount:
$2,250.00

Component Description:
Please see line 4 of the invoice - Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower. re-run for antenna spec change.
Amount:
$1,680.00
Interim Installation Information not provided.
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas)

Component Description:
KVOS Primary tower complex tower downpayment
Amount:
$268,645.49

Component Description:
KVOS Primary tower complex tower downpayment
Amount:
$178,546.61

Cost Information

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $75,480.00 $6,845.40 N/A $6,845.40 N/A
Total for all systems $1,893,497.52 $1,432,055.92 N/A $1,432,055.92 N/A
Outside Professional Services $75,480.00 $6,845.40 $6,845.40
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $118.50 N/A $118.50 N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,520.00 Fees were higher than the estimated amount due to channel 14 procedural requirements $2,520.00 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $619.20 N/A $619.20 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $750.00 N/A $750.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $2,025.00 N/A $2,025.00 N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $812.70 N/A $812.70 The original estimate was only for the consulting engineer and did not include attorney's fees.
Project management of the transition $47,400.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Site Survey $0.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
KVOS Attorney Fees, STA
Amount:
$118.50
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
KVOS Attorney fees, license to cover
Amount:
$2,268.00

Component Description:
KVOS Attorney fees, license to cover
Amount:
$252.00
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Please refer to lines 3,4 and 5 of the attached invoice $688. Less the 10% discount received the amount due is $619.20. Please note the hours and rates are provided at the bottom of the invoice.
Amount:
$619.20
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
KVOS Engineering fees, STA
Amount:
$750.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
KVOS Engineering fees, license to cover
Amount:
$750.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Please see line 1 of the invoice - Prepare engineering section of FCC form 2100, construction permit application
Amount:
$2,250.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Please refer to line 1 of the invoice for details
Amount:
$1,637.50

Component Description:
Please refer to line 2 of the invoice for details
Amount:
$437.50

Component Description:
Please refer to line 1 of the invoice for details
Amount:
$1,317.56

Component Description:
Please refer to line one of the invoice - KVOS-DT Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development
Amount:
$2,025.00
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
Please refer to lines 1,2,6 and 7 of the attached invoice $903. Less the 10% discount received the amount due is $812.70. Please note the hours and rates are provided at the bottom of the invoice.
Amount:
$812.70

Component Description:
Please see line 2 of the invoice - Prepare and or review reimbursement form.
Amount:
$2,500.00
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Please refer to line 1 of the invoice for details
Amount:
$37.50
Site Survey

Component Description:
Please refer to line 1 of the invoice for details
Amount:
$1,403.54

Cost Information

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Other Expenses

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $18,031.15 $8,591.15 N/A $8,591.15 N/A
Total for all systems $1,893,497.52 $1,432,055.92 N/A $1,432,055.92 N/A
Other Expenses $18,031.15 $8,591.15 $8,591.15
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $3,750.00 N/A $3,750.00 N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $4,841.15 $4,841.15 Freight for transportation and logistics between the mainland (Seattle) and Orcas Island, WA as well as the handling or large or heavy component delivery to the top of Mt Constitution. $4,841.15 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A 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 Information not provided.
Non-zoning permits 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.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
KVOS DTV Medical facility notification invoice
Amount:
$3,750.00

Component Description:
KVOS DTV Medical Facility Notification Invoice
Amount:
$3,750.00
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
KVOS Interim Antenna Shipping and Logistics Invoice
Amount:
$371.76

Component Description:
KVOS Ch 14 RF Shipping and Logistics invoice
Amount:
$1,157.05

Component Description:
KVOS Ch 14 RF Filter Line Interconnect Kit Shipping and Logistics Invoice
Amount:
$300.00

Component Description:
KVOS Spinner Load Shipping and Logistics Invoice
Amount:
$274.86

Component Description:
KVOS Primary Antenna Shipping and Logistics Invoice
Amount:
$2,737.48
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $1,893,497.52 $1,432,055.92 $1,432,055.92

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. Yes

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.

Kyle Walker

VP, Technology


03/26/2022

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.

Kyle Walker

VP, Technology


03/26/2022

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.

Kyle Walker

VP, Technology


03/26/2022

Attachments

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