Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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CAROLINA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC. Applicant Doing Business As: CAROLINA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC. |
P.O. BOX 1616 GREENVILLE, SC 29602 United States |
+1 (864) 244-1616 | programming@wggs16.com | Other |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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[Confidential] |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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JOSEPH C CHAUTIN Hardy, Carey, Chautin & Balkin, LLP |
1080 West Causeway Approach Mandeville, LA 70471 United States |
+1 (985) 629-0777 | JCHAUTIN@HARDYCAREY.COM |
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. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | W16DY (facility ID 67372)will share transmitter building with W15EJ (facility ID 9058) and WGGS (facility ID 9064). They will not share any RF components. |
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 | 2.0kW | |
Year | 2010 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 2.0 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 | TMU9-3 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 1.8 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Original transmitter could not be re-tuned to channel 16. |
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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RF Accessories |
Mask Filter and other RF Accessories |
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? | No | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | AL8 | |
Year | 2010 |
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? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 2 | |
Lower Limit | 482.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 488.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 100.0 % | |
ERP: | 13.4 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TUAC2 | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Old antenna could not be re-tuned. |
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? | No |
Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
Power Dividers | Does the panel antenna require power dividers? | No |
Cable Harness | Does the panel antenna require cable harness? | No |
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) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
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 | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 250 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Type | Flexible Foam | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 300 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Longer run required as this station was put on a different tower at the same site. | |
Interior RF Systems | Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require an additional or replacement Inside RF system including switching, patch panels, and dehydrators? | 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 | Owned | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | No | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
Others Types of Users | No | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Unknown | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | No |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 34° 56' 26.4" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 082° 24' 40.4" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 150.00 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1.00 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 2017.00 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | Carolina Christian Broadcasting, Inc. | |
Date Constructed | 09/01/2019 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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9064 | WGGS-TV | DTV |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | No study needed |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | No reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Decommission Antenna and Line |
Remove old antenna and line. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 20 | |
Explanation | Handling project paperwork, etc. | |
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 | 2 | |
Prepare Form 601 | No | |
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 | 2 | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
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 | 4 | |
Justification | Extra engineering days, if needed, for installation of the facility. |
Name | Description |
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Transmitter Proof and Commissioning |
Transmitter proof of performance, commissioning. |
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 | 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 | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Unexpected expenses |
Expenses not foreseen, if necessary. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $102,578.08 | $87,976.00 | N/A | $77,976.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $299,830.02 | $239,923.53 | N/A | $116,647.23 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter TMU9-3 | $102,578.08 | $87,976.00 | $77,976.00 | ||
RF Accessories | $8,578.08 | $8,578.08 | RF Mask filter, Directional Coupler & interconnect line. | $8,578.08 | N/A |
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | $84,000.00 | $69,397.92 | N/A | $69,397.92 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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RF Accessories | |
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation | Information not provided. |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $9,230.00 | $10,574.90 | N/A | $4,174.90 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $299,830.02 | $239,923.53 | N/A | $116,647.23 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TUAC2 | $9,230.00 | $10,574.90 | $4,174.90 | ||
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | $5,730.00 | $6,400.00 | Per quote. | N/A | N/A |
UHF Broadband panel antenna (per panel), horizontally-polarized | $3,500.00 | $4,174.90 | Dual panel antenna, total cost. | $4,174.90 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | Information not provided. |
UHF Broadband panel antenna (per panel), horizontally-polarized |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $7,200.00 | $4,345.69 | N/A | $4,345.69 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $299,830.02 | $239,923.53 | N/A | $116,647.23 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $7,200.00 | $4,345.69 | $4,345.69 | ||
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | $7,200.00 | $4,345.69 | N/A | $4,345.69 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $66,190.00 | $65,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $299,830.02 | $239,923.53 | N/A | $116,647.23 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $66,190.00 | $65,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') | $56,190.00 | $55,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Decommission Antenna and Line | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Removal of old antennas, if necessary. | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $97,335.00 | $54,730.00 | N/A | $21,933.70 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $299,830.02 | $239,923.53 | N/A | $116,647.23 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $97,335.00 | $54,730.00 | $21,933.70 | ||
Transmitter Proof and Commissioning | $11,440.00 | $11,440.00 | Transmitter commissioning, proof of performance, etc. | $11,440.00 | N/A |
Additional Field Engineering Service, 4 Days | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Additional engineering days, if necessary. | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $4,470.00 | $4,470.00 | N/A | $135.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $3,025.00 | N/A | $2,565.00 | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $52,600.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | $3,170.20 | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,577.50 | $1,577.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,560.00 | $2,560.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,050.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $2,100.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | N/A | $675.00 | N/A |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $2,887.50 | $2,887.50 | Form 399 assistance and project management costs, if needed. | $2,887.50 | N/A |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,710.00 | N/A | $1,061.00 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $2,110.00 | $2,110.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Transmitter Proof and Commissioning | |
Additional Field Engineering Service, 4 Days | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | |
Project management of the transition | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $17,296.94 | $17,296.94 | N/A | $8,216.94 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $299,830.02 | $239,923.53 | N/A | $116,647.23 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $17,296.94 | $17,296.94 | $8,216.94 | ||
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | N/A | $170.00 | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $2,945.00 | $2,945.00 | Storage costs, if necessary. | $2,945.00 | Storage lasted longer than expected due to unforeseen delays at the tower site. |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $5,101.94 | $5,101.94 | Extra delivery and freight charges, if necessary. | $5,101.94 | Shipping charges were not on the quote. |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | Extra disposal costs, if necessary. | 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 |
Unexpected expenses | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Contingency fund. | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | |
Equipment Storage | |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | 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. |
Unexpected expenses | Information not provided. |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $299,830.02 | $239,923.53 | $116,647.23 |
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. | SCOTT WILLS Consultant for WWYA-LD 09/06/2022 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Submission of Final Allocation or Accounting Information Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | SCOTT WILLS CONSULTANT FOR WWYA-LD 09/06/2022 |