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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:
21649
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
KATU
Channel:
24 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028566
FRN:
0023174519
Date Submitted:
11/09/2018

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

SINCLAIR PORTLAND LICENSEE, LLC

Doing Business As: SINCLAIR PORTLAND LICENSEE, LLC

Harvey Arnold

10706 Beaver Dam Road

Cockeysville, MD 21030

United States

+1 (410) 568-1500 harnold@sbgtv.com Limited Liability Company

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

Paul A. Cicelski , Esq .

Lerman Senter PLLC

Paul A. Cicelski, Esq.

2001 L Street NW

Suite 400

Washington, DC 20036

United States

+1 (202) 416-6756 pcicelski@lermansenter.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. Yes
Briefly describe transition plan See Exhibit A.

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 DTT50KW4
Year 2000
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 50 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 ULXTE-72
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 43.5 kW
Justification for New Transmitter The current transmitter cannot be retuned because the manufacturer is out of business.

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) Yes
Transformer (480V) Yes
Power 300 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 2 inches
Length 800.0 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

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Other Costs

Other Costs

Interim Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase
Manufacturer
Model THU9evo-4
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 10 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Power increase and new purchase are the result of moving this aux transmitter to a new tower location, to serve a larger population in the community of license, and because this is a longer duration project in a major market for at least 2 months.

Interim 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) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 2 inches
Length 400.0 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
Inside RF System Is an additional interior RF system required to support this interim transmitter? No

Interim Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

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? Yes
Is the existing antenna directional? No
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Top
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 3
Number of Panels 80
Design power capacity in use 100.0 %
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 806.00 MHz
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model PHP80E
Year 1999

Facility ID's and Call Signs of all stations with whom the antenna is shared.

Facility ID Call Sign
10192 KRCW-TV
35380 KOIN

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? Yes
Is antenna directional? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Elliptical
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 4
Number of Panels/Bays 64
Lower Limit 478.00 MHz
Upper Limit 598.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 72.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 678.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TUM25-O4-16/64H-2-R-T
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna Current antenna pattern performance does not conform to the former pattern and is not field optimized. See Exhibit C.

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? 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? Yes
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? Broadband
Feed Line Size 8 3/16 inches inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? No
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Enter a list of RF channel numbers.

RF Channel Number
33
24
25

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Interim Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
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? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Elliptical
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 4
Number of Panels/Bays 24
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 598.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 1.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 1.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TUM-O4-8/32H-1-R-T
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna This interim antenna is shared with three stations, and moving to an interim site will reduce time needed for main site construction.

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
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

Enter a list of RF channel numbers.

RF Channel Number
24
25
33

Interim 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? Yes
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Flexible Air
Diameter 5 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 4
Length 1100 feet per run

Facility ID's and Call Signs of all stations with whom the transmission line is shared.

Facility ID Call Sign
10192 KRCW-TV
35380 KOIN

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 8 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 2
Length 1140 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line New antenna design is a dual feed input, so the new diameter will handle the input from the three stations for post-repack and the old line will not function for this purpose.

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Interim Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
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 1000 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line This line will share the signals of three stations during the main antenna replacement.

Interim 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

Auxiliary Tower

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Add Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use KATU Skyline (Backup) Tower Site
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 Yes
Is tower documented for structural analysis? No
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1035761
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 45° 31' 13.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 122° 44' 41.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 918.62 feet
Support Structure Height 812.00 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 954.38 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Sinclair Portland Licensee, LLC
Date Constructed 08/15/1973


Other Types of Users

Users
KEVE-LD
Customs Border

Auxiliary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: Study needed for undocumented/poorly documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Major Reinforcements needed

Auxiliary 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

Auxiliary 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 Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? Yes
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) Yes
Others Types of Users Yes
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? Yes
ASR Number 1207367
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 45° 30' 57.8" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 122° 44' 03.1" W-
Overall Structure Height 989.82 feet
Support Structure Height 920.92 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 1059.04 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Sylvan Tower Co., LLC
Date Constructed 02/09/2000

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
26932 KXL-FM FM
12551 KXJM FM
4115 KLTH FM
4114 KUPL FM
53068 KINK FM
47707 KNMT DTV

Other Types of Users

Users
Satellite Radio
Cellular

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
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

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.

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 600
Explanation Outside consulting engineering, legal work, and accounting services, as well as project management for regional and comprehensive repack execution.
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 Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
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 Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 2
NEPA Section 106 environmental review Yes
Environmental Assessment Yes
ASR Modification Yes
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) Yes
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations Yes
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 No
Number of Days N/A
Justification N/A

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
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? Yes
Permit and Filing Costs Local Zoning Yes
Non-zoning permits Yes
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change No
FCC License to Cover Application Yes
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application Yes
Other Miscellaneous Expenses Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? Yes
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

Information not provided.

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 $2,078,700.00 $1,567,100.83 N/A $378,410.34 N/A
Total for all systems $7,157,111.00 $4,112,719.83 N/A $1,094,643.89 N/A
Interim Transmitter THU9evo-4 $504,900.00 $145,467.50 $10,386.40
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW $494,500.00 $135,467.50 See Rohde & Schwarz attached quote and PO #12719. Includes power meter cost. $10,386.40 N/A
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $10,400.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-72 $1,573,800.00 $1,421,633.33 $368,023.94
Other Costs $5,000.00 $5,000.00 N/A $4,685.16 N/A
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $20,800.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA $36,800.00 $35,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $36,300.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW $1,473,000.00 $1,325,333.33 See Response to August 22 Inquiry. $363,338.78 Second item should be removed as we've uploaded revised version.

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW

Component Description:
Cost associated with the installation of transmitter. #78689014-0001
Amount:
$2,781.40

Component Description:
Cost associated with the installation of the transmitter. #78689014-0002
Amount:
$2,535.00

Component Description:
Cost associated with the installation of the transmitter. #78689014-0004
Amount:
$2,535.00

Component Description:
Cost associated with the installation of the transmitter. #78689014-0003
Amount:
$2,535.00
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.
Other Costs

Component Description:
ASI to IP converters. #63958
Amount:
$4,685.16
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA Information not provided.
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW

Component Description:
Transmitter downpayment. #9500074924
Amount:
$181,695.74

Component Description:
Transmitter cost. #9500078585
Amount:
$33,866.88

Component Description:
Transmitter downpayment. #9500074924
Amount:
$181,643.04

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 $2,520,510.00 $839,165.25 N/A $362,359.91 N/A
Total for all systems $7,157,111.00 $4,112,719.83 N/A $1,094,643.89 N/A
Interim Antenna TUM-O4-8/32H-1-R-T $1,194,630.00 $531,484.00 $358,262.41
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $13,700.00 $13,000.00 N/A $9,573.61 N/A
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) $84,200.00 $80,000.00 N/A $25,489.62 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized $1,090,000.00 $432,084.00 See Response to August 22 Inquiry. $323,199.18 N/A
Primary Antenna TUM25-O4-16/64H-2-R-T $1,325,880.00 $307,681.25 $4,097.50
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) $18,950.00 $18,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Combiner output splitting/switching for dual feed lines, if applicable $126,000.00 $30,000.00 See Response to August 22 Inquiry. N/A N/A
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) $84,200.00 $80,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized $1,090,000.00 $173,281.25 See Response to August 22 Inquiry. N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $4,097.50 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
Line 1 on the invoice reduced by 20.02%. #206004
Amount:
$9,573.61
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna)

Component Description:
Total amount reduced by 20.02%. #172013
Amount:
$25,489.62
Sweep test of existing antenna Information not provided.
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
Total amount reduced by 20.02%. #195023
Amount:
$323,199.18
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 8 3/16. feedline (if needed) Information not provided.
Combiner output splitting/switching for dual feed lines, if applicable Information not provided.
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) Information not provided.
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), Four Station broadband panel antenna, elliptically or circularly polarized Information not provided.
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
Antenna sweep Sylvan tower
Amount:
$4,097.50

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 $1,141,720.00 $354,122.75 N/A $108,176.14 N/A
Total for all systems $7,157,111.00 $4,112,719.83 N/A $1,094,643.89 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $232,000.00 $221,000.00 $108,176.14
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" broadband $232,000.00 $221,000.00 N/A $108,176.14 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $909,720.00 $133,122.75 $0.00
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband $909,720.00 $133,122.75 See Response to August 22 Inquiry. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" broadband

Component Description:
Line 2 on the invoice reduced by 20.02%. #206004
Amount:
$108,176.14
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 8 3/16" broadband Information not provided.

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 $1,038,900.00 $987,000.00 N/A $201,983.70 N/A
Total for all systems $7,157,111.00 $4,112,719.83 N/A $1,094,643.89 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $381,100.00 $362,000.00 $5,611.00
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $12,000.00 N/A $5,611.00 N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $200,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $150,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Auxiliary Tower TOWER $657,800.00 $625,000.00 $196,372.70
Major tower reinforcement/modifications $421,000.00 $400,000.00 N/A $196,372.70 N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $200,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
Structural tower cost. #148379
Amount:
$2,750.00

Component Description:
Structural tower cost. #148379
Amount:
$2,750.00

Component Description:
Blueprint Scan - KATU Tower.
Amount:
$111.00

Component Description:
Engineering structural analysis.
Amount:
$2,750.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
25 percent of the the related tower cost. #9500078585
Amount:
$33,866.88
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications Information not provided.
Major tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
Tree removal cost for tower work. #560961
Amount:
$14,840.00

Component Description:
Tree removal for tower work. #560961
Amount:
$14,840.00

Component Description:
Structural Tower Costs. #E-148373A
Amount:
$179,807.70

Component Description:
Architect for tree protection plan cost. #KATU-1
Amount:
$1,725.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500') Information not provided.
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study Information not provided.

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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 $248,585.00 $237,200.00 N/A $26,876.25 N/A
Total for all systems $7,157,111.00 $4,112,719.83 N/A $1,094,643.89 N/A
Outside Professional Services $248,585.00 $237,200.00 $26,876.25
Project management of the transition $94,800.00 $90,000.00 N/A $14,559.04 N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $80,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet $10,520.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed $6,310.00 $6,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $7,360.00 $7,000.00 See Response to August 22 Inquiry. N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $4,000.00 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 - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application $4,210.00 $4,000.00 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 $221.92 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $4,100.00 $3,000.00 See Response to August 22 Inquiry. N/A N/A
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 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
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application $2,105.00 $2,000.00 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 $2,212.50 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $5,482.50 N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $4,450.00 Updated cost of estimated amount per FCC requirement. $4,400.29 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #1069
Amount:
$246.68

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #1079
Amount:
$177.14

Component Description:
Legal services cost. #463581
Amount:
$591.50

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 93 stations.
Amount:
$20.91

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 93 stations. #453972
Amount:
$716.28

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 93 stations. #457851
Amount:
$818.59

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 93 stations.
Amount:
$20.65

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 93 stations. Previous balance of invoice #453686.
Amount:
$999.04

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #467861
Amount:
$470.30

Component Description:
Legal Service Cost. #468725
Amount:
$125.00

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 100 stations. #1090
Amount:
$176.70

Component Description:
Legal service cost. #467901
Amount:
$420.00

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #1078
Amount:
$215.68

Component Description:
Legal services cost. #464372
Amount:
$84.50

Component Description:
Legal Service Cost. #465190
Amount:
$240.00

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 93 stations. #457331
Amount:
$836.44

Component Description:
Legal Service Cost. #466648
Amount:
$420.80

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #467378
Amount:
$576.96

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #464321
Amount:
$683.07

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #1039
Amount:
$30.47

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #1045
Amount:
$185.10

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #461759
Amount:
$29.98

Component Description:
Legal services cost. #464714
Amount:
$412.50

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #1055
Amount:
$243.38

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 93 stations.
Amount:
$912.81

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 93 stations.
Amount:
$731.72

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 93 stations. #453686
Amount:
$943.95

Component Description:
Legal service cost. #467393
Amount:
$182.50

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #1063
Amount:
$262.29

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 93 stations.
Amount:
$43.72

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #463026
Amount:
$815.02

Component Description:
Legal Service Cost. #466705
Amount:
$302.50

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 99 stations. #1086
Amount:
$275.35

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 93 stations. #1010
Amount:
$86.88

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 93 stations. Previous balance of invoice #1012.
Amount:
$86.88

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 93 stations.
Amount:
$955.89

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 93 stations.
Amount:
$32.35

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #463567
Amount:
$566.48

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #1072
Amount:
$237.64

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #465173
Amount:
$654.26

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #465001
Amount:
$596.30

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #1058
Amount:
$187.24

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 93 stations. #461289
Amount:
$91.50

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #463026
Amount:
$801.57

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #1051
Amount:
$105.97

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #466690
Amount:
$446.87
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed Information not provided.
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase Information not provided.
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) Information not provided.
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet Information not provided.
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations Information not provided.
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #461759
Amount:
$99.92

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 93 stations. #461289
Amount:
$122.00
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Consulting engineering cost.
Amount:
$2,212.50
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Consulting engineering cost.
Amount:
$5,482.50
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 93 stations. #461289
Amount:
$1,311.48

Component Description:
Legal services cost.
Amount:
$345.00

Component Description:
Legal services cost. #457836
Amount:
$520.00

Component Description:
Legal services cost. #460935
Amount:
$230.60

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 98 stations. #461759
Amount:
$869.30

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 93 stations.
Amount:
$152.01

Component Description:
Legal services cost. #462931
Amount:
$971.90

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 $128,696.00 $128,131.00 N/A $16,837.55 N/A
Total for all systems $7,157,111.00 $4,112,719.83 N/A $1,094,643.89 N/A
Other Expenses $128,696.00 $128,131.00 $16,837.55
Local Zoning $20,000.00 $20,000.00 See Exhibit J. $13,087.55 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $5,000.00 $5,000.00 See Exhibit J. N/A N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $28,050.00 $28,050.00 See Response to August 22 Inquiry. N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $15,000.00 $15,000.00 See Exhibit J. N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $10,000.00 $10,000.00 See Exhibit J. N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $28,566.00 $28,566.00 See Response to August 22 Inquiry. N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $10,000.00 $10,000.00 See Exhibit J. 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 license to cover application $335.00 $325.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $11,000.00 N/A $3,750.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Local Zoning

Component Description:
Permit. Receipt. #4183827
Amount:
$5,186.55

Component Description:
Permit preparation. #3422.50MAY2018
Amount:
$3,422.50

Component Description:
Permit. Receipt. #2099935
Amount:
$2,239.25

Component Description:
Permit. Receipt #2099935
Amount:
$2,239.25

Component Description:
Permit. Receipt #2099934
Amount:
$2,239.25

Component Description:
Permit preparation. #3422.50MAY2118
Amount:
$3,422.50

Component Description:
Permit. Receipt. #2099934
Amount:
$2,239.25
MVPD Notification of Channel Change Information not provided.
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges Information not provided.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
Non-zoning permits 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.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Medical notification mailing cost. #1078
Amount:
$3,750.00

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $7,157,111.00 $4,112,719.83 $1,094,643.89

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
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

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.

David B Amy

Secretary Sinclair Television Group Inc


11/09/2018

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.

David B Amy

Secretary Sinclair Television Group Inc


11/09/2018

Attachments

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