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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:
64690
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WQPX-TV
Channel:
33 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028655
FRN:
0001808468
Date Submitted:
06/26/2019

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

ION MEDIA SCRANTON LICENSE, INC.

Doing Business As: ION MEDIA SCRANTON LICENSE, INC.

Bianca Frye

601 Clearwater Park Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

United States

+1 (561) 682-4110 BiancaFrye@ionmedia.com Corporation

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

The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact.

 

 

 

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. No
Briefly describe transition plan Operate from current side mounted antenna while a new top mounted antenna is installed for post repack channel. Remove current top mount analog antenna. Replace transmission line and transmitter.

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 Paragon
Year 2006
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 HPTV-PRLX-U16
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 27.5 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Needed for post-repack channel operations.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Electrical Installation
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

RF Interconnect

RF Interconnect between RF system and transmission line.

Removal of Existing Equipment

Removal of Existing Equipment.

Antennas

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Section Question Response
Antenna Related Expenses Do you have antenna related expenses? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? No
Is the existing antenna directional? Yes
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type 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: 528.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-16DSC-R C170
Year 2003

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Elliptical
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels/Bays N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 700.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-22ETT/VP-R 4C170
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna See attached Antenna Exhibit

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? 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? Single Channel
Feed Line Size 6 1/8 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

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 272 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 450 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line See attached Antenna Exhibit

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Sweep existing transmission line

Sweep existing transmission line

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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Section Question Response
Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? Yes

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership 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 No
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Unknown
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1026736
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 41° 26' 06.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 075° 43' 34.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 347.11 feet
Support Structure Height 299.87 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 2089.87 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Bold Gold Media Group WBS, L.P.
Date Constructed 06/23/2004

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
36508 WWRR FM

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 undocumented/poorly documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Major 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? Yes

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Structural Study

Structural analysis required after tower mapping completed

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
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 Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? N/A
Critical Facility N/A
Terrain-Shielded Facility N/A
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
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 Yes
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 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

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 $1,017,034.00 $670,867.60 N/A $482,961.60 N/A
Total for all systems $2,290,430.87 $1,616,525.57 N/A $1,141,657.76 N/A
Primary Transmitter HPTV-PRLX-U16 $1,017,034.00 $670,867.60 $482,961.60
Removal of Existing Equipment $25,000.00 $25,000.00 There is currently no quote for removal of existing equipment. Minimum allowable cost of $25,000 entered as estimated cost. N/A N/A
RF Interconnect $20,034.00 $20,034.00 See attached Dielectric RF Interconnect Quote N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW $947,000.00 $600,833.60 See attached Hitachi Comark Quote #P3638PRLXU16-040618 and attached Hitachi Comark Change Order dated 03-20-2019. $482,961.60 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation $25,000.00 $25,000.00 There is currently no quote for electrical installation. Minimum allowable cost of $25,000 entered as estimated cost. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Removal of Existing Equipment Information not provided.
RF Interconnect Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW

Component Description:
50% "progress" payment on Comark transmitter. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$294,680.00

Component Description:
30% "deposit" payment for Comark transmitter. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$176,808.00

Component Description:
Cost of additional equipment needed for transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$11,473.60
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation Information not provided.

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 $308,530.00 $250,418.80 N/A $248,749.00 N/A
Total for all systems $2,290,430.87 $1,616,525.57 N/A $1,141,657.76 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-22ETT/VP-R 4C170 $308,530.00 $250,418.80 $248,749.00
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $225,236.00 See attached Dielectric Quote #700063CMZ-2. Cost of vertical polarization not included in estimate. Also, please see attached Worldwide Communications Quote #S-19-931 and attached Dielectric Change Order dated 05-13-2019. $225,236.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 See attached Dielectric Quote #700063CMZ-2. $5,760.00 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $18,782.80 See attached Dielectric Quote #700063CMZ-2. Additional pieces needed. Please see attached Dielectric Change Order dated 05-13-2019. $17,753.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
Payment for new top plate and associated hardware, removal of existing top mount and replacement. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$29,700.00

Component Description:
Payment for additional hangers. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$3,423.00

Component Description:
25% "deposit" payment for primary antenna. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$48,028.25

Component Description:
10% "after repack sweep" for primary antenna. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$19,211.30

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" payment for primary antenna. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$124,873.45
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" payment for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$4,160.00

Component Description:
25% "deposit" payment for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,600.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
25% "deposit" payment for primary elbow complex. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,574.50

Component Description:
10% "after repack sweep" for primary elbow complex. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,029.80

Component Description:
Payment for additional elbows. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$7,455.00

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" payment for primary elbow complex. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$6,693.70

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 $97,300.00 $82,067.30 N/A $75,667.30 N/A
Total for all systems $2,290,430.87 $1,616,525.57 N/A $1,141,657.76 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $97,300.00 $82,067.30 $75,667.30
Sweep existing transmission line $6,400.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $90,900.00 $75,667.30 See attached Dielectric Quote #700063CMZ-2. Please also see attached Dielectric Change Order (Add Transmission Line) 3-29-2019 and Dielectric Change Order dated 05-13-2019. $75,667.30 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep existing transmission line Information not provided.
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8"

Component Description:
Payment for transmission line cut pieces. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$515.54

Component Description:
10% "after repack sweep" for primary transmission line. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$6,833.68

Component Description:
25% "deposit" payment for transmission line cut pieces. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,288.88

Component Description:
Payment for additional transmission line. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$1,300.00

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" payment for transmission line cut pieces. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$3,351.08

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" payment for transmission line. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$44,418.92

Component Description:
25% "deposit" payment for transmission line. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$17,084.20

Component Description:
Payment for additional transmission line. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$875.00

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 $610,500.00 $373,670.00 N/A $310,545.00 N/A
Total for all systems $2,290,430.87 $1,616,525.57 N/A $1,141,657.76 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $610,500.00 $373,670.00 $310,545.00
Short Tower (less than 500') $84,200.00 $226,350.00 See attached Worldwide Communications Consultants, Inc. Quote #S-18-872-A and Worldwide Communications Quote #S-19-947. Estimated cost also includes $18,850 in weather delay invoices from Worldwide Communications. $163,225.00 N/A
Structural Study $19,000.00 $19,000.00 See attached Elevated Structural Consultants #10, Elevated Structural Consultants #227, and Worldwide Communications Quote #180418-01. $19,000.00 N/A
Tower Helicopter Lift $60,000.00 $60,000.00 The structural engineer found that the tower will not support the jin-pole without further structural supports. Please see Worldwide Communications Quote #S-19-944. $60,000.00 N/A
Major tower reinforcement/modifications $421,000.00 $46,500.00 See attached Worldwide Communications Quote #S-18-902. See attached Elevated Structural Quote dated January 29, 2019. $46,500.00 N/A
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $21,820.00 N/A $21,820.00 N/A

Components

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

Component Description:
65% "deposit" for tower service. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$125,125.00

Component Description:
Cost of tower rigging of one day weather delay for five workers. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$3,250.00

Component Description:
Cost of tower rigging of one day weather delay for three workers. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,950.00

Component Description:
Cost of tower rigging of one day of weather delay for seven workers. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,550.00

Component Description:
Cost of tower rigging of one day weather delay for six workers. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$3,900.00

Component Description:
10% "deposit" for tower service. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$19,250.00

Component Description:
Cost of tower rigging of one day of weather delay for four workers. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$2,600.00

Component Description:
Cost of tower rigging of one day of weather delay for four workers. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,600.00
Structural Study

Component Description:
Cost of tower and site inspection services. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$6,500.00

Component Description:
Cost of engineering consultants to review the rigging plan provided by contractor. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,000.00

Component Description:
Cost of engineering consultants to prepare the tower structural analysis. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$8,500.00
Tower Helicopter Lift

Component Description:
Cost of helicopter services. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid. Due to time constraints, ION agreed to pay the total in full instead of the terms shown on the quote and PO.
Amount:
$60,000.00
Major tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
Remaining balance payment for tower reinforcements. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$10,000.00

Component Description:
10% "deposit" payment for tower reinforcements. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,000.00

Component Description:
65% "deposit" payment for tower reinforcements. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$26,000.00

Component Description:
Payment for structural modification drawings. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$6,500.00
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study

Component Description:
Cost of engineering consultants to visit the site and provide tower mapping. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$11,820.00

Component Description:
Cost of engineering consultants to visit the site and provide tower mapping. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$10,000.00

Cost Information

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $161,210.00 $152,750.00 N/A $6,867.99 N/A
Total for all systems $2,290,430.87 $1,616,525.57 N/A $1,141,657.76 N/A
Outside Professional Services $161,210.00 $152,750.00 $6,867.99
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A 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 $3,680.00 $3,500.00 N/A 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
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $125.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $2,000.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare 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 $4,742.99 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

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
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.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant work for new channel assignment and antenna development. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$62.50

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant work for new channel assignment and antenna development. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$62.50
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant preparation of engineering section of FCC Form 2100. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,000.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Invoice for WQPX's portion of general repack legal expenses incurred for 42 of the ION repack stations for period 2/1/2017 - 12/15/2017. Payee has corresponded with FCC staff. Hourly supporting documentation and invoice attached.
Amount:
$4,742.99

Component Description:
Invoice for station's portion of general repack legal expenses incurred for 42 of the ION repack stations for period 2/1/2017 - 12/15/2017. Payee has corresponded with FCC staff and has provided corrected supporting documentation.
Amount:
$4,837.97
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.

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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 $95,856.87 $86,751.87 N/A $16,866.87 N/A
Total for all systems $2,290,430.87 $1,616,525.57 N/A $1,141,657.76 N/A
Other Expenses $95,856.87 $86,751.87 $16,866.87
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $800.00 $800.00 N/A N/A N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $0.00 $0.00 The amount is yet to be determined (TBD) and ION will submit on-air announcement costs when finalized. N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $16,866.87 $16,866.87 Please see Dielectric Invoices #480014, #481012, and #491022 attached. $16,866.87 N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $2,500.00 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
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 N/A N/A N/A
Local Zoning $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
MVPD Notification of Channel Change Information not provided.
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Payment for freight of equipment. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$7,310.44

Component Description:
Payment for freight of equipment. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$1,048.26

Component Description:
Payment for freight of equipment. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$8,508.17
DTV Medical Facility Notification Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
Local Zoning Information not provided.
Non-zoning permits Information not provided.
Equipment Storage Information not provided.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $2,290,430.87 $1,616,525.57 $1,141,657.76

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.

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


06/26/2019

Attachments

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