| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WCNC-TV, INC. |
Denise Branson, Sr. Paralegal TEGNA, Inc. 8350 Broad Street, Suite 2000 Tysons, VA 22102 United States |
+1 (703) 873-6606 | dbranson@TEGNA.com | Corporation |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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[Confidential] |
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| Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Gary Davis Regional Head of Technology and Operat TEGNA, Inc. |
Gary Davis 8350 Broad Street, Suite 2000 Tysons, VA 22102 United States |
+1 (404) 873-9199 | gadavis@tegna.com |
| 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 | Retune transmitter, replace mask filter, replace antenna with rigging for installation, and map tower |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Retune Existing |
| 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 | Larcan |
| Model | MXI500 | |
| Year | 2009 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 500 W |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Mask Filter | Does the transmitter require a new mask filter? | Yes |
| Mask Filter Type | Full Service | |
| Power | 500-750W | |
| New Exciter | Is a new exciter needed? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Other Transmitter Costs | ||
| Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? | No | |
| 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 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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: | 13.2 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | B16UA | |
| Year | 2008 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Slotted Coaxial | |
| ERP: | 6.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | TLP-8J | |
| Year | 2019 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | to accommodate change in channel from 24 to 17 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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? | No |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Sweep test of existing antenna |
Sweep test of existing antenna |
Other Antenna Costs |
Other Antenna Costs |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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? | 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) | 35° 01' 09.5" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 079° 56' 49.2" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 197.00 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 197.00 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 525.00 feet | |
| Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
| Tower Owner | WCNS | |
| Date Constructed | 01/01/1989 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
| Number of Hours | 12 | |
| Explanation | Review progress, prepare and submit Form 387 quarterly, as well as three special FCC required reports | |
| 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 | 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 | 1 | |
| 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 | No |
| RF exposure measurements | No | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service | No |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
ASR |
ASR Amendment |
FAA |
FAA 7460-1 Notification of height and/or location as well as frequency and power changes |
Other Engineering Services |
Engineering services not specifically listed in Form 399 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No | |
| FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
| FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | No | |
| 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? | No | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $13,650.00 | $5,760.00 | N/A | $3,110.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $185,290.75 | $122,395.75 | N/A | $78,964.25 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter MXI500 | $13,650.00 | $5,760.00 | $3,110.00 | ||
| Retune - UHF and VHF - minor re-channel issues | $11,000.00 | $3,110.00 | N/A | $3,110.00 | N/A |
| 500-750W w mask filter Full Service | $2,650.00 | $2,650.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Retune - UHF and VHF - minor re-channel issues | |
| 500-750W w mask filter Full Service | Information not provided. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $42,497.66 | $37,872.66 | N/A | $37,872.66 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $185,290.75 | $122,395.75 | N/A | $78,964.25 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna TLP-8J | $42,497.66 | $37,872.66 | $37,872.66 | ||
| Other Antenna Costs | $2,454.98 | $2,454.98 | N/A | $2,454.98 | N/A |
| UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 6.0kW input, Horizontal | $29,917.68 | $29,917.68 | N/A | $29,917.68 | N/A |
| Side Mount antenna brackets | $4,625.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $5,500.00 | $5,500.00 | N/A | $5,500.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Other Antenna Costs | |
| UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 6.0kW input, Horizontal | |
| Side Mount antenna brackets | Information not provided. |
| Sweep test of existing antenna |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $81,220.20 | $25,190.20 | N/A | $25,190.20 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $185,290.75 | $122,395.75 | N/A | $78,964.25 | N/A |
| Primary Tower TOWER | $81,220.20 | $25,190.20 | $25,190.20 | ||
| Grading | $4,030.20 | $4,030.20 | N/A | $4,030.20 | N/A |
| Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tower mapping and report for structural engineer | $21,000.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $2,500.00 | N/A |
| Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') | $56,190.00 | $18,660.00 | N/A | $18,660.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Grading | |
| Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | Information not provided. |
| Tower mapping and report for structural engineer | |
| Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $37,148.50 | $42,798.50 | N/A | $12,017.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $185,290.75 | $122,395.75 | N/A | $78,964.25 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $37,148.50 | $42,798.50 | $12,017.00 | ||
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $2,102.50 | N/A | $675.00 | N/A |
| Other Engineering Services | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | $1,550.00 | N/A |
| FAA | $550.00 | $550.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $1,950.00 | See attached invoice and quote. | $1,950.00 | N/A |
| Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $7,210.00 | The Estimated Cost includes Form 399 submissions including ongoing Actual Cost invoice prep and submission, and amendments as needed. | $7,210.00 | N/A |
| Project management of the transition | $1,266.00 | $1,266.00 | N/A | $632.00 | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $3,025.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,052.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ASR | $550.00 | $550.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,235.00 | $2,235.00 | N/A | N/A | 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 |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
| Other Engineering Services | |
| FAA | Information not provided. |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
| Perform engineering study for displacement application | |
| Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | Information not provided. |
| Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | |
| Project management of the transition | |
| 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. |
| ASR | 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 | Information not provided. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $10,774.39 | $10,774.39 | N/A | $774.39 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $185,290.75 | $122,395.75 | N/A | $78,964.25 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $10,774.39 | $10,774.39 | $774.39 | ||
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $774.39 | $774.39 | N/A | $774.39 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | Information not provided. |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $185,290.75 | $122,395.75 | $78,964.25 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
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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. | Jeffrey C Gehman Engineering Associate 11/04/2022 |
| 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). |
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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. | Jeffrey C Gehman Engineering Associate 11/04/2022 |
| 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. |
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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. | Jeffrey C Gehman Engineering Associate 11/04/2022 |
