Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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VENTURA TV VIDEO AND APPLIANCE CENTER, INC. Applicant Doing Business As: VENTURA TV VIDEO AND APPLIANCE CENTER, INC. |
3619 E. VENTURA AVENUE FRESNO, CA 93702 United States |
+1 (559) 265-4326 | vtvgeneral@aol.com | Other |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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[Confidential] |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Scott Barbee Consultant Sterling BCG LLC |
Scott Barbee PO Box 306 Clovis, CA 93613 United States |
+1 (559) 805-5933 | scott@sterlingbcg.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. | No |
Briefly describe transition plan | Station displaced RF 42 to RF 5; ceased transmission in February 2019 (w/T-Mobile approval) while waiting to receive and install a new VHF transmitter, antenna, tx line, etc. Completed install and LTC granted July 12, 2019. |
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 | LPTV-8000 | |
Year | 2013 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 1 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | PAS3170 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 1 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Station displaced from UHF channel 42 to VHF channel 5 and the existing Comark LPTV-8000 transmitter is not workable on low VHF. |
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 | Yes | |
Size | 1 inches | |
Length | 200.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | volt control transformer and associated wiring. | |
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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Contract Installation |
Contract installation costs to install the new VHF 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 | Leased | |
Owner | Cocola Broadcasting Companies, LLC | |
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | Yes | |
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 | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 3 | |
Number of Panels | 16 | |
Design power capacity in use | 80.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 860.00 MHz | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | K72314 | |
Year | 2010 |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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68664 | KVBC-LP |
23276 | KBID-LP |
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 | Circular | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 2 | |
Lower Limit | 76.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 82.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 33.0 % | |
ERP: | 1.6 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | JCPD-2/1(2) LV1 | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Station displaced from UHF 42 to VHF 5 and the currently UHF antenna will not work on VHF 5. |
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? | Yes |
Number of Power Dividers | 1 | |
Cable Harness | Does the panel antenna require cable harness? | Yes |
Number of Cable Harnesses | 4 |
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? | Yes | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Type | Waveguide | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 150 feet per run |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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68664 | KVBC-LP |
23276 | KBID-LP |
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 | 160 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Station's pre-displaced channel (RF Ch. 42) was combined into an existing UHF antenna and transmission line; the transition to RF Ch. 5 requires new transmission line and antenna. | |
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 | Leased | |
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) | 37° 04' 25.8" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 119° 25' 55.4" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 135.00 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 135.00 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 4481.00 feet | |
Structure Type | NNTANN - Antenna Tower Array - 1st N = # | |
Tower Owner | Cocola Broadcasting Companies, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 06/01/2000 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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23276 | KBID-LP | LPD |
68664 | KVBC-LP | LPD |
20559 | KJEO-LD | LPD |
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: | 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 |
Name | Description |
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Phillystran Rope |
High performance guy cable with polyethylene jacket to resolve antenna reflection issues |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 175 | |
Explanation | Project manage the installation of the new displaced facility, including quotes, pricing, contractor coordination, QC and overall management of project tasks. | |
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 | Yes | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | Yes | |
Number of Days | 5 | |
Justification | Onsite engineering and verification of service |
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 | No | |
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 | $36,951.18 | $29,951.18 | N/A | $29,951.18 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $290,601.08 | $123,870.20 | N/A | $105,380.20 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter PAS3170 | $36,951.18 | $29,951.18 | $29,951.18 | ||
Contract Installation | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Contract labor costs to install the new VHF transmitter. | $5,000.00 | N/A |
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation | $10,000.00 | $3,000.00 | Engineering costs for placement of the new transmitter and associated equipment. | $3,000.00 | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: volt control transformer and associated wiring. | $1,763.08 | $1,763.08 | For other electric services; new service for the new transmitter installation for KVHF. | $1,763.08 | N/A |
1" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | $1,678.10 | $1,678.10 | Electrical conduit and wiring for new transmitter | $1,678.10 | N/A |
Low VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1000.0 Watts | $18,510.00 | $18,510.00 | New Technalogix VHF transmitter with installation. | $18,510.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Contract Installation | |
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation | |
Other Electrical Service: volt control transformer and associated wiring. | |
1" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | |
Low VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1000.0 Watts |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $78,030.00 | $23,094.86 | N/A | $21,794.86 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $290,601.08 | $123,870.20 | N/A | $105,380.20 | N/A |
Primary Antenna JCPD-2/1(2) LV1 | $78,030.00 | $23,094.86 | $21,794.86 | ||
Power Dividers (each, for panel antenna system, if not included in antenna cost) | $1,300.00 | $1,300.00 | Jampro VHF antenna requires a power divider for the panel antenna. | N/A | N/A |
Cable harness (each, for panel antenna system, if not included in antenna cost) | $4,000.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Low-VHF, Low Power, Panel antenna (per element), circularly-polarized | $67,000.00 | $20,294.86 | Cost of the Jampro panel antenna for RF channel 5 | $20,294.86 | N/A |
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | $5,730.00 | $1,500.00 | Cost to perform a full antenna sweep of the new antenna and transmission line. | $1,500.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Power Dividers (each, for panel antenna system, if not included in antenna cost) | Information not provided. |
Cable harness (each, for panel antenna system, if not included in antenna cost) | Information not provided. |
Low-VHF, Low Power, Panel antenna (per element), circularly-polarized | |
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $3,840.00 | $3,698.01 | N/A | $3,698.01 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $290,601.08 | $123,870.20 | N/A | $105,380.20 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $3,840.00 | $3,698.01 | $3,698.01 | ||
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | $3,840.00 | $3,698.01 | Approximate cost of 160 feet of Cellflex transmission line with connectors. | $3,698.01 | 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 | $60,407.40 | $26,517.40 | N/A | $26,517.40 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $290,601.08 | $123,870.20 | N/A | $105,380.20 | N/A |
Primary Tower NNTANN | $60,407.40 | $26,517.40 | $26,517.40 | ||
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') | $56,190.00 | $22,300.00 | Place antenna, transmission line and Phillystran for the displaced facility. | $22,300.00 | N/A |
Phillystran Rope | $4,217.40 | $4,217.40 | Approximate cost of Phillystran rope that will need to be placed on the tower guy wires to eliminate antenna reflection issues. | $4,217.40 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | Information not provided. |
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') | |
Phillystran Rope |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $104,772.50 | $38,968.75 | N/A | $23,418.75 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $290,601.08 | $123,870.20 | N/A | $105,380.20 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $104,772.50 | $38,968.75 | $23,418.75 | ||
Additional Field Engineering Service, 5 Days | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RF Exposure Measurements | $12,100.00 | $5,000.00 | Post install RF engineering analysis. | N/A | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $52,600.00 | $5,000.00 | Engineering study post-install of the new facility to confirm minimum coverage requirements. | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $4,470.00 | $650.00 | Licensee had to file for STA authorization and an extension. | $650.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,577.50 | $1,500.00 | Costs to prepare and file the LTC application. | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $3,000.00 | Costs to prepare and file the CP application and modification due to an MX situation. | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,050.00 | Cost to prepare the engineering section of the LTC application. | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $1,875.00 | Cost to prepare the engineering section of the CP application and mod. | $1,875.00 | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,560.00 | $2,000.00 | Costs to prepare STA(s). | $2,000.00 | N/A |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $3,718.75 | Prepare, revise, submit, resubmit 399 invoices from vendor quotes / invoices and submit for reimbursement. | $3,718.75 | Additional costs associated with processing 399 invoices for this project. Details provided in these invoices. |
Project management of the transition | $18,462.50 | $8,562.50 | Estimated project management costs for the planning and construction of the new displaced facility. | $8,562.50 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $3,300.00 | Engineering study to find displacement channel for the new facility. Additional costs due to MX situation causing additional engineering to find suitable displacement channel for the station. | $3,300.00 | N/A |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $3,312.50 | $3,312.50 | Costs to assist in the preparation of the 399 eligibility and reimbursement documents for the displaced channel. | $3,312.50 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Additional Field Engineering Service, 5 Days | Information not provided. |
RF Exposure Measurements | Information not provided. |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | 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 | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | |
Project management of the transition | |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $6,600.00 | $1,640.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $290,601.08 | $123,870.20 | N/A | $105,380.20 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $6,600.00 | $1,640.00 | $0.00 | ||
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Dispose of boxes, crates and packing material at the transmit site. | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $305.00 | $305.00 | FCC filing fee for the granted STA | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 Major change CP application | $4,960.00 | $0.00 | FCC Filing fees for CP application | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | Filing fee for the LTC application | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $290,601.08 | $123,870.20 | $105,380.20 |
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. | Mark Shirin President 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. | Mark Shirin President 09/06/2022 |