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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:
61010
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WNTV
Channel:
9 (High VHF)
File Number:
0000028357
FRN:
0001861160
Date Submitted:
01/17/2023

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION

Mark Jahnke

1041 GEORGE ROGERS BOULEVARD

COLUMBIA, SC 29201

United States

 +1 (803) 737-3486 mjahnke@scetv.org Government Entity

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

Robert Gehman

ConsultingEngineer

Kessler and Gehman Associates, Inc.

Robert Gehman

507 NW 60 Street

Suite D

Gainesville, FL 32607

United States

 +1 (352) 332-3157 bob@kesslerandgehman.com

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 Replace transmitter using existing antenna and line. See attachment.

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 Platinum
Year 2008
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 10.3 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 THV9-16
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 20 kW
Justification for New Transmitter The manufacturer of the existing transmitter advises that the transmitter cannot be re-tuned to the assigned channel. See attachment.

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) Yes
Power 150 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Installation of primary power wiring and conduit for transmitter
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 N/A

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Internal RF System

Internal site connections from transmitter to antenna system

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 Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels 9
Design power capacity in use 100.0 %
Lower Limit 174.00 MHz
Upper Limit 216.00 MHz
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 102.3 kW
Manufacturer
Model THA-C3-3HD/9H-1-H
Year 2008

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? Yes
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 Types Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Elliptical
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: 180.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model THV-9A8/VP-R C160
Year 2020
Justification for New Antenna Existing antenna not designed for repack channel. Also has a deep pattern notch that was required to protect an analog station during the first DTV conversion that is no longer needed and is causing coverage issues. See cover letter.

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 3 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.

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 Purchase New
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
Type Rigid
Diameter 3 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 250 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Rigid
Diameter 3 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 360 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Existing line is being used on old antenna. New line is required to go to new antenna on new tower.

Primary 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 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 Yes
Is tower documented for structural analysis? No
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? No
ASR Number
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 34° 56' 29.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 082° 24' 37.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 292.98 feet
Support Structure Height 234.91 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 2026.88 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner South Carolina Educational TV Commission
Date Constructed 01/01/1963

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
60926 WEPR FM

Other Types of Users

Users
WNTV microwave

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
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

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower N/A
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Construct New
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
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) No
Others Types of Users No
Is tower documented for structural analysis? No
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? No
ASR Number
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 34° 56' 29.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 082° 24' 37.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 292.98 feet
Support Structure Height 234.91 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 2026.88 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner South Carolina Educational TV Commission
Date Constructed 01/01/1963


Primary Tower

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Tower Construction Costs

Section Question Response
Construct New Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Height 230.00 feet
Justification for New Tower Existing tower analyzed and found to be over 200% overloaded. Could not add interim antenna for repack channel testing. For details see cover letter in tower costs.

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower N/A
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

New free standing tower

230 foot free standing tower to meet EIA-222-G standards

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 116
Explanation It will be necessary to schedule and coordinate multiple vendors and complete progress reports. Station does not have available personnel or personnel trained in project management for such complex projects.
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 3
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 Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study Yes
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service Yes
Number of Days 10
Justification It will be necessary to plan the installation, develop specifications for purchasing, and perform final inspections of this RF project. Station does not have available personnel or personnel trained in such services.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Misc Legal Services

Miscellaneous repack related legal services

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? Yes
Is Remediation needed? Yes
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 Yes
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? No
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

Name Description

Billboard Ads for Transition

Billboard ads for Repack channel transition

Tower Engineering

Tower Procurement

Tower Engineering

Geotechnical Report for New Tower Foundation

Tower Engineering

Construction Drawings

Tower Engineering

Tribal Fees / Public Notice

Tower Engineering

Tower Engineering Services

Tower Engineering

Zoning Drawings

Tower Engineering

Site Survey

Tower Engineering

Cultural Resources and Ethnographic Report

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 $757,825.00 $563,151.77 N/A $317,927.72 N/A
Total for all systems $3,238,439.00 $2,751,829.18 N/A $2,250,801.13 N/A
Primary Transmitter THV9-16 $757,825.00 $563,151.77 $317,927.72
Internal RF System $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A $240.12 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Installation of primary power wiring and conduit for transmitter $12,275.00 $12,275.00 N/A $12,274.00 N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA $25,550.00 $24,300.00 N/A N/A N/A
High VHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 16.6 . 20.7 kW $710,000.00 $516,576.77 N/A $305,413.60 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Internal RF System

Component Description:
Portion of invoice allocated to WNTV - See cover letter
Amount:
$240.12
Other Electrical Service: Installation of primary power wiring and conduit for transmitter

Component Description:
Wiring/conduit to connect primary transformer to transmitter
Amount:
$12,274.00
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA Information not provided.
High VHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 16.6 . 20.7 kW

Component Description:
75% of Like-For-Like transmitter - See cover letter
Amount:
$229,060.20

Component Description:
25% of Like-For-Like transmitter - See cover letter
Amount:
$76,353.40

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 $407,830.00 $268,985.00 N/A $266,972.10 N/A
Total for all systems $3,238,439.00 $2,751,829.18 N/A $2,250,801.13 N/A
Primary Antenna THV-9A8/VP-R C160 $407,830.00 $268,985.00 $266,972.10
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $5,760.00 N/A
High-VHF, One station antenna -- top mount, elliptically or circularly polarized $393,500.00 $256,000.00 N/A $255,285.60 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) $7,600.00 $6,585.00 N/A $5,926.50 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
45% of sweep amount invoiced
Amount:
$2,880.00

Component Description:
45% of sweep amount invoiced
Amount:
$2,880.00
High-VHF, One station antenna -- top mount, elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
Antenna portion of invoice - 45%
Amount:
$117,443.25

Component Description:
Antenna portion of invoice - 45%
Amount:
$117,443.25

Component Description:
Balance of antenna (45% and 45% were covered in other invoices) as shown on invoice
Amount:
$20,399.10
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
45% of Elbow Complex invoiced
Amount:
$2,963.25

Component Description:
45% of Elbow Complex invoiced
Amount:
$2,963.25

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 $37,440.00 $40,877.25 N/A $39,698.02 N/A
Total for all systems $3,238,439.00 $2,751,829.18 N/A $2,250,801.13 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $37,440.00 $40,877.25 $39,698.02
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 3 1/8" $37,440.00 $40,877.25 360 feet of 3-1/8" rigid line plus special cut sections $39,698.02 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 3 1/8"

Component Description:
Special length cut pieces of transmission line
Amount:
$2,908.50

Component Description:
45% of transmission line and special cut sections invoiced
Amount:
$18,394.76

Component Description:
45% of transmission line and special cut sections invoiced
Amount:
$18,394.76

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 $1,768,400.00 $1,660,759.16 N/A $1,505,733.40 N/A
Total for all systems $3,238,439.00 $2,751,829.18 N/A $2,250,801.13 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $84,200.00 $5,263.16 $5,263.16
Short Tower (less than 500') $84,200.00 $5,263.16 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***Rigging for replacement and/or tuning of the elbow complex $5,263.16 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Primary Tower $1,684,200.00 $1,655,496.00 $1,500,470.24
New tower $1,600,000.00 $1,600,000.00 N/A $1,445,024.24 N/A
Short Tower (less than 500') $84,200.00 $55,496.00 N/A $55,446.00 N/A
New free standing tower $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Short Tower (less than 500')

Component Description:
Tower structural analysis - see cover letter
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
Allocated refund for overpayment
Amount:
($736.84)

Component Description:
Initial tower inspection/maintenance/condition assessment - see cover letter
Amount:
$3,500.00
New tower

Component Description:
Tower Change Order 2 - to provide conduit and install lighting and control wiring in it
Amount:
$89,416.08

Component Description:
Tower Change Order 4 - provide ground system as per Motorola R56 specifications
Amount:
$44,567.59

Component Description:
Tower Change Order 3 - Provide and install transmission line ice shield
Amount:
$135,644.13

Component Description:
Tower Change Order 1 - to provide additional site fencing to encompass construction area
Amount:
$45,584.52

Component Description:
Partial invoicing for new tower
Amount:
$100,000.00

Component Description:
Deposit for tower materials
Amount:
$275,000.00

Component Description:
Partial invoicing for new tower
Amount:
$754,811.92
Short Tower (less than 500')

Component Description:
Partial invoicing for antenna removal - see cover letter
Amount:
$52,196.00

Component Description:
Crane rental - see cover letter.
Amount:
$3,250.00
New free standing tower Information not provided.

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 $180,598.00 $140,950.00 N/A $88,246.52 N/A
Total for all systems $3,238,439.00 $2,751,829.18 N/A $2,250,801.13 N/A
Outside Professional Services $180,598.00 $140,950.00 $88,246.52
Misc Legal Services $20,000.00 $20,000.00 Tower failed structural analysis by over 200% and had to be replaced $18,832.00 N/A
Additional Field Engineering Service, 10 Days $20,000.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $42,000.00 N/A $41,158.80 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $11,040.00 $2,000.00 N/A $378.00 N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A $1,078.00 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $3,200.00 Engineering and legal services for STA $1,553.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A $795.00 N/A
Project management of the transition $18,328.00 $30,000.00 With ten stations, reimbursement filings are taking longer than expected. WNTV has a construction extension. $24,262.72 N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A $189.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Misc Legal Services

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$213.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$252.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$2,921.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$288.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$480.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$2,728.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$21.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$164.50

Component Description:
Misc portion of invoice
Amount:
$3,024.00

Component Description:
Misc portion of invoice
Amount:
$105.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$21.00

Component Description:
Misc portion of invoice
Amount:
$514.50

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$1,134.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$231.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$42.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$168.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$42.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$1,932.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$21.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$1,582.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$462.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$420.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$1,281.00

Component Description:
Misc portion of invoice
Amount:
$126.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$21.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$189.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$462.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$42.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$21.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$42.00

Component Description:
Misc legal services
Amount:
$155.00
Additional Field Engineering Service, 10 Days Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed

Component Description:
50% down payment WNTV portion of drone coverage verification - See cover letter
Amount:
$20,579.40

Component Description:
Balance of invoice after 50% down payment
Amount:
$20,579.40
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
STA portion of invoice
Amount:
$304.50

Component Description:
STA legal services
Amount:
$73.50
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

Component Description:
CP portion of invoice
Amount:
$73.50

Component Description:
CP portion of invoice
Amount:
$91.00

Component Description:
CP portion of invoice
Amount:
$913.50
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
STA Engineering
Amount:
$1,553.00

Component Description:
Engineering for STA
Amount:
$1,553.00
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 new channel assignment and antenna development Information not provided.
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless

Component Description:
Interference study to negotiate temporary operation on post-repack channel with another station
Amount:
$795.00
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Project Management - Jan thru June 2020
Amount:
$2,955.00

Component Description:
Project Management January - June 2018
Amount:
$2,696.25

Component Description:
WNTV Project Management Feb - Jun 2017
Amount:
$1,807.43

Component Description:
Project Management 7/2019 - 12/2019
Amount:
$2,407.50

Component Description:
Project Management - July through 10/8/2021
Amount:
$1,755.00

Component Description:
Project Management - October 2021 through March 22, 2022
Amount:
$2,812.50

Component Description:
WNTV Project Management Jul-Dec 2017
Amount:
$1,804.04

Component Description:
Project Management July - December 2018
Amount:
$2,010.00

Component Description:
Project Management - July thru December 2020
Amount:
$1,927.50

Component Description:
Project Management 1/2019-6/2019
Amount:
$2,227.50

Component Description:
Project Management January - June 2021
Amount:
$1,860.00
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
Legal services for 399
Amount:
$189.00

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 $86,346.00 $77,106.00 N/A $32,223.37 N/A
Total for all systems $3,238,439.00 $2,751,829.18 N/A $2,250,801.13 N/A
Other Expenses $86,346.00 $77,106.00 $32,223.37
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A $1,989.37 N/A
Tower Engineering $21,000.00 $21,000.00 N/A $20,325.00 N/A
Billboard Ads for Transition $4,050.00 $4,050.00 N/A $4,050.00 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $666.00 $666.00 N/A $666.00 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $2,500.00 $2,500.00 N/A $1,443.00 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $5,000.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $500.00 $500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Local Zoning $500.00 $500.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $195.00 N/A 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
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Remedy $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Impact study $7,890.00 $7,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $3,750.00 N/A $3,750.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Freight
Amount:
$1,923.75

Component Description:
Shipping for Dielectric RF parts
Amount:
$65.62
Tower Engineering

Component Description:
Tower procurement
Amount:
$1,500.00

Component Description:
Resources and Ethnographic Report for new tower
Amount:
$1,750.00

Component Description:
Prepare FAA change of tower height
Amount:
$525.00

Component Description:
Tower Engineering Services
Amount:
$550.00

Component Description:
Prepare final filing of coordinates for new tower
Amount:
$625.00

Component Description:
Geotechnical Report for new tower foundation
Amount:
$3,800.00

Component Description:
Prepare FAA tower registration
Amount:
$625.00

Component Description:
Tower construction drawings
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
Geotech report on original tower foundation
Amount:
$3,750.00

Component Description:
Site survey for new tower
Amount:
$3,200.00

Component Description:
Zoning drawings for new tower
Amount:
$1,000.00

Component Description:
Tribal Fees / Public Notice
Amount:
$500.00
Billboard Ads for Transition

Component Description:
WNTV portion of billboard ads for channel transition
Amount:
$4,050.00
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
MVPD Notifications
Amount:
$666.00
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change

Component Description:
WNTV portion of monthly invoice
Amount:
$465.00

Component Description:
WNTV portion of monthly invoice
Amount:
$162.00

Component Description:
WNTV portion of monthly invoice
Amount:
$1,053.00

Component Description:
WNTV portion of monthly invoice
Amount:
$543.00

Component Description:
WNTV portion of monthly invoice
Amount:
$273.00
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
Non-zoning permits Information not provided.
Local Zoning 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.
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Remedy Information not provided.
AM Pattern Disturbance -- Impact study Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Medical Notifications
Amount:
$3,750.00

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate 		Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $3,238,439.00 $2,751,829.18 $2,250,801.13

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.

Hap Griffin

Repack Project Manager


01/17/2023

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.

Hap Griffin

Repack Project Manager


01/17/2023

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.

Hap Griffin

Repack Project Manager


01/17/2023

Attachments

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