Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WINDSONG COMMUNICATIONS, INC Applicant Doing Business As: WINDSONG COMMUNICATIONS, INC |
C. Dowen Johnson 104 WOODMONT MONTGOMERY, TX 77356 United States |
+1 (936) 443-4451 | windsongcomm@swbell.net | Other |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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Question | Response |
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Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | No |
Briefly describe transition plan | Replace the transmitter and antenna per the channel reassignment project with reasonable and customary engineering and business practices. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Model | 5SBP2K | |
Year | 2009 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 2 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TRN-U-2000-FA | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 2.2 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Replace the transmitter per the channel reassignment with reasonable and customary engineering and business practices. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Other Transmitter Costs | ||
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? | Yes | |
Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
Name | Description |
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Transmitter Site Prep |
Perform work to prepare site for installation of new transmitter. |
Shipping |
Shipping of Transmitter from manufacturer to site not included in quote. |
Tax |
Estimated tax on purchase of transmitter not included in quote. |
Decomm |
Disconnect and de-install all existing components on old transmitter to prepare for installation of new transmitter. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is the existing antenna directional? | Yes | |
Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Middle | |
Polarization | Circular | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels | 3 | |
Design power capacity in use | 20.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 14.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 69.00 MHz | |
ERP: | 10.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | 955512 | |
Year | 2006 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Middle | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
ERP: | 5.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | PSILP80I | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | New antenna for new channel. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | No |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | Yes |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Taxes |
Estimated Taxes not included on antenna quote |
Shipping |
Estimated shipping costs from manufacturer to site. |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | No | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | 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 | 1022634 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 30° 18' 43.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 093° 20' 15.2" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 513.12 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 499.99 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 18.04 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | American Towers, Inc. | |
Date Constructed | 05/03/1996 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Tower mapping and report for structural engineer |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Minor Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 200 | |
Explanation | Required to assist in the turnkey management of the channel relocation project in order that the existing internal personnel can maintain and operate the stations daily operational requirements and plans. | |
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for displacement application | Yes |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | Yes | |
Quantity | 1 | |
Prepare Form 601 | Yes | |
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 | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | Yes | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs | Yes | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | Yes |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | Yes | |
Number of Days | 5 | |
Justification | Estimated field engineering required during transition activities. |
Name | Description |
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Field and Technical Project Management |
Field and Technical Project Management |
Permit pickup |
Flat fee for picking up permit |
A and E walk |
Site walk coordinated with A&E firm |
Building permit application |
Flat fee for preparation of BP |
Co-location application |
Flat fee for preparation of co-location application |
Complex zoning |
Potential for complex zoning with hearing |
Construction drawings |
Construction drawings |
Fully executed amendment with non-MLA landlord |
Flat fee service for completion of amendment |
Landlord NTP |
Flat fee for landlord approval to proceed |
Leasing audit |
Entitlement review of existing lease documents |
NEPA and SHPO compliance |
NEPA/SHPO compliance |
Negotiation of co-location lease |
Negotiation of co-location lease by telecom consultant |
Zoning and permitting determination |
Flat fee service for zoning/permitting determination |
Section | Question | Response |
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AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
Is Remediation needed? | No | |
Permit and Filing Costs | FCC Construction Permit Major Change | Yes |
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 | |
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR) | Frequency Coordination for Unidirection System | No |
Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System | No | |
New Point to Point Microwave System | No |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $115,220.00 | $126,020.00 | N/A | $86,620.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $540,951.07 | $417,170.57 | N/A | $167,982.30 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter TRN-U-2000-FA | $115,220.00 | $126,020.00 | $86,620.00 | ||
Decomm | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | Disconnect and de-install the existing transmitter to prepare for the installation of new transmitter due to the repack project. | N/A | N/A |
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation | $10,000.00 | $25,000.00 | 3/30/2020- Working to obtain quote which may be delayed due to coronavirus pandemicy. | N/A | N/A |
Tax | $8,400.00 | $8,400.00 | Estimated tax for transmitter. Actual costs to be determined. | N/A | N/A |
Transmitter Site Prep | $5,700.00 | $5,700.00 | cost determined from quote from attached file | $5,700.00 | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | $84,000.00 | $79,800.00 | Estimated cost determined from Anywave Transmitter Proposal uploaded on 4.7.20 | $79,800.00 | N/A |
Shipping | $1,120.00 | $1,120.00 | Estimated shipping costs for transmitter. Actual costs to be determined. | $1,120.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Decomm | Information not provided. |
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation | Information not provided. |
Tax | Information not provided. |
Transmitter Site Prep | |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | |
Shipping |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $26,564.00 | $26,564.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $540,951.07 | $417,170.57 | N/A | $167,982.30 | N/A |
Primary Antenna PSILP80I | $26,564.00 | $26,564.00 | $0.00 | ||
Taxes | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | Estimated taxes for antenna. Actual costs to be determined. | N/A | N/A |
Side Mount antenna brackets | $4,625.00 | $4,625.00 | 3/30/2020- Working to obtain quote which may be delayed due to coronavirus pandemic | N/A | N/A |
Shipping | $735.00 | $735.00 | Cost determined by invoices. | $0.00 | N/A |
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | $5,730.00 | $5,730.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 5.0kW input, Elliptical | $13,474.00 | $13,474.00 | Cost determined by invoice. | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Taxes | Information not provided. |
Side Mount antenna brackets | Information not provided. |
Shipping | |
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | Information not provided. |
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 5.0kW input, Elliptical |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $228,750.00 | $93,125.00 | N/A | $23,625.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $540,951.07 | $417,170.57 | N/A | $167,982.30 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $228,750.00 | $93,125.00 | $23,625.00 | ||
Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $157,750.00 | $22,125.00 | Cost determined by invoices. Subject to change. | $22,125.00 | Actual costs submitted |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 | 3/30/2020- Working to obtain quote which may be delayed due to coronavirus pandemic | N/A | N/A |
Tower mapping and report for structural engineer | $21,000.00 | $21,000.00 | 3/30/2020- Working to obtain quote which may be delayed due to coronavirus pandemic | $1,500.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') | |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | Information not provided. |
Tower mapping and report for structural engineer |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $154,832.30 | $155,876.80 | N/A | $56,467.30 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $540,951.07 | $417,170.57 | N/A | $167,982.30 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $154,832.30 | $155,876.80 | $56,467.30 | ||
Project management of the transition | $21,100.00 | $30,800.00 | Estimated 200 hours at $154/hr. | $4,810.00 | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $52,600.00 | $43,732.00 | Per-attached quote number 723-R for Coverage Verification | $15,750.00 | N/A |
Field and Technical Project Management | $7,430.50 | $7,430.50 | Cost determined by invoices. | $7,430.50 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $2,102.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $3,262.50 | $3,262.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,235.00 | $2,235.00 | 3/30/2020- Working to obtain quote which may be delayed due to coronavirus pandemic | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,577.50 | $1,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $23,476.80 | $23,476.80 | Cost determined by invoices. | $23,476.80 | Estimate is same as sub-total |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | N/A | $1,500.00 | N/A |
Negotiation of co-location lease | $1,750.00 | $1,750.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Zoning and permitting determination | $650.00 | $650.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $2,500.00 | Per attached Anywave proposal PR1910-0543 dated 10/18/19. | $2,500.00 | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,052.50 | N/A | $1,000.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $3,025.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare Form 601 | $755.00 | $755.00 | 3/30/2020- Working to obtain quote which may be delayed due to coronavirus pandemic | N/A | N/A |
Additional Field Engineering Service, 5 Days | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Estimated field engineering required during transition activities. Actual costs to be determined. | N/A | N/A |
Permit pickup | $700.00 | $700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
A and E walk | $4,500.00 | $4,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Building permit application | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Co-location application | $700.00 | $700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Complex zoning | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Construction drawings | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Fully executed amendment with non-MLA landlord | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Landlord NTP | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Leasing audit | $625.00 | $625.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
NEPA and SHPO compliance | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Project management of the transition | |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | |
Field and Technical Project Management | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | |
Negotiation of co-location lease | Information not provided. |
Zoning and permitting determination | Information not provided. |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare Form 601 | Information not provided. |
Additional Field Engineering Service, 5 Days | Information not provided. |
Permit pickup | Information not provided. |
A and E walk | Information not provided. |
Building permit application | Information not provided. |
Co-location application | Information not provided. |
Complex zoning | Information not provided. |
Construction drawings | Information not provided. |
Fully executed amendment with non-MLA landlord | Information not provided. |
Landlord NTP | Information not provided. |
Leasing audit | Information not provided. |
NEPA and SHPO compliance | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $15,584.77 | $15,584.77 | N/A | $1,270.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $540,951.07 | $417,170.57 | N/A | $167,982.30 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $15,584.77 | $15,584.77 | $1,270.00 | ||
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $1,374.77 | $1,374.77 | Disposal costs per Clean Sweeps estimate uploaded - split 50/50 between KAOB and K21OB | $1,270.00 | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | Transport, forklift rental and handling fees from staging area to transmitter site. | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 Major change CP application | $4,960.00 | $4,960.00 | 3/30/2020- Working to obtain quote which may be delayed due to coronavirus pandemic | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,110.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $305.00 | $305.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Expecting multiple staggered equipment deliveries from different vendors and need to store and stage new equipment prior to installation date. Anticipate from 6-24 months of storage time. | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 Major change CP application | 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. |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | Information not provided. |
Equipment Storage | Information not provided. |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $540,951.07 | $417,170.57 | $167,982.30 |
Question | Response |
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The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | No |
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | No |
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | No |
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. | Chuck Johnson COO 04/23/2022 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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. | Chuck Johnson COO 04/23/2022 |