Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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TRIBUNE BROADCASTING HARTFORD, LLC Doing Business As: TRIBUNE BROADCASTING HARTFORD, LLC |
Dean Maluski 285 BROAD STREET HARTFORD, CT 06115 United States |
+1 (860) 527-6161 | dmaluski@tribunemedia.com | Limited Liability Company |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Bill Vanduynhoven , Vanduynhov . Director of Engineering operations Tribune Broadcasting |
Bill Vanduynhoven 2211 Rabbit Hill Cir Dacula, GA 30019 United States |
+1 (404) 312-8693 | BillV@Tribunemedia.com |
Question | Response |
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Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | Replace Antenna and transmission line Replace transmitter |
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 | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
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 | Axcera |
Model | Inovator HX HU5000BD | |
Year | 2009 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 5 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New IOT Tubes | Number of Tubes (including accessories) needed | N/A |
New Mask Filter | ||
Power | 10 kW | |
Other Power | N/A | |
New Exciter | Is a new exciter needed? | Yes |
Exciter Type | Single frequency agile |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | PowerCD P1 | |
Year | 2005 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Single | |
Power Capacity | 30 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 | ULXTE-72 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 44 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Current transmitter can not make the required power, adding additional PA cabinets is not an option since they are no longer manufactured. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | Yes |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Power | N/A | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 2 inches | |
Length | 200.0 feet | |
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 |
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) | |
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 | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Bottom | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
Number of Panels | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 495.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-18DSC/VP-R O4 C170 | |
Year | 2004 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
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 | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Bottom | |
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: | 565.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-18DSC/VP-R C170 | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Current antenna will not operate on assigned channel |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | No |
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? | Broadband | |
Feed Line Size | 7 3/16 inches inches | |
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? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Is antenna shared? | Yes | |
Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Slot | |
Number of Stations Supported | 3 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 16 | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 665.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 95.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 1500.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-WB16 | |
Year | 2020 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Antenna for operation during tower work for 3 stations. |
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 | 3 | |
Frequencies of channels supported | RF channel | |
Frequency | N/A | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | No | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | B | |
Feed Line Size | 6 1/8 inches | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an 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 |
RF Channel Number |
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45 |
20 |
31 |
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) | |
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 | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 7 3/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 19 1/2 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1375 feet per run |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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14050 | WCCT-TV |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | 7 3/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 19 1/2 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1375 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Current shared transmission line is no longer supported by manufacturer and will not work on new channel. Station cannot share with line with WCCT on new assigned channels. |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
Segment Length | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | ||
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1200 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Transmission line for temporary operation of 3 stations during antenna changes. |
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 | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Candelabra | |
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? | Yes | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Yes | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | No |
ASR Number | ||
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 41° 42' 13.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 072° 49' 55.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1338.89 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1291.98 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 709.97 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 09/01/1984 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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14050 | WCCT-TV | DTV |
13602 | WEDH | DTV |
66465 | WTIC-FM | FM |
1910 | WRCH | FM |
1900 | WZMX | FM |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for documented tower |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Minor Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Candelabra |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 100 | |
Explanation | Management services by Landlord | |
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 | 2 | |
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 | No |
For Auxiliary Facility | N/A | |
For Main Facility | N/A | |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
For Auxiliary Facility | N/A | |
For Main Facility | N/A | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
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 | No | |
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 | Yes | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | No | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | 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? | 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 |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,665,360.00 | $1,497,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,508,005.00 | $2,798,800.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-72 | $1,530,800.00 | $1,455,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $5,200.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,400.00 | $13,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW | $1,473,000.00 | $1,400,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $36,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmitter Inovator HX HU5000BD | $134,560.00 | $42,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Single frequency agile exciter | $21,050.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
10 kW mask filter | $8,310.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF and VHF - minor banding issues | $105,200.00 | $15,000.00 | 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 | $389,360.00 | $360,800.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,508,005.00 | $2,798,800.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Interim Antenna TFU-WB16 | $206,630.00 | $187,400.00 | $0.00 | ||
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $13,700.00 | $12,000.00 | 3 Station shared expense | N/A | N/A |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $67,000.00 | 3 station shared expense | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 16 bay,, 1500 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized | $102,000.00 | $102,000.00 | 3 station shared expense | N/A | N/A |
Primary Antenna TFU-18DSC/VP-R C170 | $182,730.00 | $173,400.00 | $0.00 | ||
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) | $23,150.00 | $17,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 565 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized | $136,000.00 | $136,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 7 3/16. feedline (if needed) | $16,850.00 | $14,000.00 | 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 | $677,150.00 | $500,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,508,005.00 | $2,798,800.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Interim Transmission Line | $278,400.00 | $240,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" broadband | $278,400.00 | $240,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $398,750.00 | $260,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 7 3/16" | $398,750.00 | $260,000.00 | 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 | $591,600.00 | $262,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,508,005.00 | $2,798,800.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $591,600.00 | $262,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $170,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $80,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $12,000.00 | 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 | $53,045.00 | $49,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,508,005.00 | $2,798,800.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $53,045.00 | $49,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $4,100.00 | $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 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 |
Project management of the transition | $15,800.00 | $15,000.00 | 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 | $131,490.00 | $129,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,508,005.00 | $2,798,800.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $131,490.00 | $129,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $11,000.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Local Zoning | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | 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 |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $3,508,005.00 | $2,798,800.00 | $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. | Bill Vanduynhoven Director of Engineering Operations 08/04/2017 |