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SAGA QUAD STATES COMMUNICATIONS, LLC Doing Business As: SAGA QUAD STATES COMMUNICATIONS, LLC |
73 KERCHEVAL AVENUE GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI 48236 United States |
+1 (313) 886-7070 | FCCLICENSES@SAGACOM.COM | Limited Liability Company |
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[Confidential] |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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| Question | Response |
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| Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | Yes |
| Briefly describe transition plan | Modification of the KAVU transmitting facility to accommodate the channel change from 15 to 20. This will require replacing the combiner and mask filter, re-tune exiting transmitter, and installation of a new tuned elbow on the tower. |
| 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 | Retune Existing |
| Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | 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 | Gates Air |
| Model | ULXTD-40 | |
| Year | 2015 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 40 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New IOT Tubes | Number of Tubes (including accessories) needed | N/A |
| New Mask Filter | ||
| Power | 60 kW | |
| Other Power | N/A | |
| New Exciter | Is a new exciter needed? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
| Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
| Transformer (480V) | No | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
| Size | N/A | |
| Length | N/A | |
| Other Electrical Service | No | |
| Description | N/A | |
| 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 |
| Name | Description |
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Banding Issues |
UHF minor Banding Issues |
| 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 | Retune Existing |
| Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is this antenna currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
| Is this 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 | Top Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | Broadband Panel | |
| Number of Stations Supported | 6 | |
| Number of Panels | 56 | |
| Design power capacity in use | 51.0 % | |
| Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
| Upper Limit | 722.00 MHz | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 1884.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | Dielectric | |
| Model | TUA-04SP-15/55H-1-T-R | |
| Year | 2004 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
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| 73101 | KAVU-TV |
| 127289 | KQZY-LP |
| 128455 | KMOL-LD |
| 31516 | KXTS-LD |
| 57866 | KUNU-LD |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | Yes |
| Type | New | |
| Number of channels supported | 6 | |
| Frequencies of channels supported | RF channel | |
| Frequency | N/A |
| RF Channel Number |
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| 28 |
| 17 |
| 19 |
| 20 |
| 25 |
| 33 |
| 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 | Utilize Existing |
| 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? | Yes | |
| Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | Dielectric |
| Type | Rigid | |
| Diameter | 8 3/16 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | Broadband | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 1020 feet per run |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
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| 127289 | KQZY-LP |
| 128455 | KMOL-LD |
| 31516 | KXTS-LD |
| 57866 | KUNU-LD |
| 73101 | KAVU-TV |
| Name | Description |
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Tuned Elbow 8 Inch |
8 inch tuned elbow Dielectric #R64682 |
| 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) | |
| 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 | 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? | Yes |
| ASR Number | 1238711 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 28° 50' 43.4" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 097° 07' 34.0" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 1040.01 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 981.94 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 142.06 feet | |
| Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
| Tower Owner | Saga Broadcasting, LLC | |
| Date Constructed | 12/15/2004 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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| 35846 | KVCT | 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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Tower Rigging Cost |
Installation of Tuned Elbow on tower |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | No |
| Number of Hours | N/A | |
| Explanation | N/A | |
| Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | No |
| 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 | 1 | |
| 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 | No | |
| RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
| RF exposure measurements | No | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
| Number of Days | N/A | |
| Justification | N/A |
| Name | Description |
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INSTALLATION OF AIR COOLED REJECT LOAD |
INSTALLATION COST FOR AIR COOLD REJECT LOAD |
INSTALLATION OF 6 CHANNEL COMBINER |
INSTALLATION COST FOR 6 CHANNEL COMBINER |
INSTALLATION OF CH.20 MASK FILTER |
COST ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION OF CH.20 MASK FILTER, CONVERT 'B' TRANSMITTER TO CH.20 AND PROOF. |
SITE SURVEY |
NEEDED FOR SPECIFYING FINAL EQUIPMENT NEEDS AND INSTALLATION PLANNING |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
| Is Remediation needed? | No | |
| 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? | No | |
| Permit and Filing Costs | Local Zoning | No |
| Non-zoning permits | No | |
| 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? | Yes | |
| 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 |
| Name | Description |
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Air cooled Reject Load |
Need to remove the liquid cooled load and associated plumbing to make room on ceiling for new equipment |
Interim Facility |
Interior UHF RF Systems including coaxial switching to accommodate transmitting on Ch. 15 while the CH.20 system is built and tested. |
MOUNT NEW CH.20 MAGIC T, NORMALIZE AND PROOF SYSTEM |
LABOR COST TO INSTALL MAGIC T, INSTALL REST OF RF SYSTEM AND PATCH PANELS, NORMALIZE AND PROOF SYSTEM |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $194,600.00 | $185,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $800,421.00 | $622,366.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter ULXTD-40 | $194,600.00 | $185,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| UHF and VHF - minor banding issues | $105,200.00 | $100,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 60 kW mask filter | $89,400.00 | $85,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Banding Issues | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $90,930.00 | $134,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $800,421.00 | $622,366.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna TUA-04SP-15/55H-1-T-R | $90,930.00 | $134,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
| UHF - High Power Top Mount Six Station broadband panel antenna horizontally polarized | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $130,000.00 | 6 CHANNEL UHF COMBINER TOTAL ESTIMATED COST | N/A | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $4,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $3,600.00 | $3,600.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $800,421.00 | $622,366.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $3,600.00 | $3,600.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Tuned Elbow 8 Inch | $3,600.00 | $3,600.00 | Dielectric Part R64682 | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $215,500.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $800,421.00 | $622,366.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Tower TOWER | $215,500.00 | $5,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $210,500.00 | $0.00 | Exiting Tower | N/A | N/A |
| Tower Rigging Cost | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Installation of Tuned Elbow on Tower | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $65,538.00 | $64,068.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $800,421.00 | $622,366.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $65,538.00 | $64,068.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | 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 |
| 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 request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,050.00 | $1,500.00 | 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 | N/A | 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 request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SITE SURVEY | $9,700.00 | $9,700.00 | Required for specifying the final equipment needs and installation planning | N/A | N/A |
| INSTALLATION OF 6 CHANNEL COMBINER | $1,266.00 | $1,266.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| INSTALLATION OF CH.20 MASK FILTER | $27,813.00 | $27,813.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| INSTALLATION OF AIR COOLED REJECT LOAD | $6,039.00 | $6,039.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $230,253.00 | $230,198.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $800,421.00 | $622,366.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $230,253.00 | $230,198.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Equipment Storage | $3,600.00 | $3,600.00 | On Site container to store equipment to be installed. | N/A | N/A |
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Prepare and deliver notice to all cable and satellite companies: 8 hours @ $125 | N/A | N/A |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $16,000.00 | $16,000.00 | Removal and disposal of unused equipment to create space for new equipment and interim facility. | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $8,500.00 | $8,500.00 | Shipping, fork lift, labor. | N/A | N/A |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $21,350.00 | $21,350.00 | Video production of announcement: $350 Air time to give notice to viewers: 10 ROS spots per day for 30 days at $70 each. | N/A | N/A |
| Air cooled Reject Load | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | Air cooled 40 KW reject Load | N/A | N/A |
| Interim Facility | $130,000.00 | $130,000.00 | Interim UHF RF systems and switching to accommodate operation on ch.15 while the Ch.20 facility is built and tested. | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $190.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,070.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $325.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| MOUNT NEW CH.20 MAGIC T, NORMALIZE AND PROOF SYSTEM | $28,163.00 | $28,163.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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| Total for all systems | $800,421.00 | $622,366.00 | $0.00 |
| Question | Response |
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| The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | No |
| Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | No |
| All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Samuel D. Bush Treasurer 07/11/2017 |
