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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:
52953
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
KSPX-TV
Channel:
21 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028653
FRN:
0001808468
Date Submitted:
07/19/2019

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

ION MEDIA SACRAMENTO LICENSE, INC.

Doing Business As: ION MEDIA SACRAMENTO 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. Yes
Briefly describe transition plan Relocate from ASR #1015686 to ASR #1012855. Replace non-retunable transmitter, install top mounted antenna and transmission line for operation on post repack channel.

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 Millennium
Year 2005
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Three
Power Capacity 60 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 THU9-30 EVO
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 46 kW
Justification for New Transmitter See attached Transmitter Exhibits. See attached Transmitter Upgrade Disclaimer.

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 for replacement transmitter
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Cooling Only
Size 5 tons
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

Interconnect between RF System and transmission line

Removal of Existing Equipment

Removal of existing transmitters and equipment / Site Prep

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? Yes
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: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-24DSC-R CT150
Year 2005

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: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ATW26H4-ETCX-21H
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna Current slot antenna cannot be re-channeled

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? Yes
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? Yes
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.

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? No
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
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 1
Number of Panels/Bays 8
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 698.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 25.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 95.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-WB-8
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna Interim antenna needed to complete move to new channel.

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? S
Feed Line Size 4 1/16 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

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? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Rigid
Diameter 8 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1770 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? Yes
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 1654 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line See attached Transmission Line 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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Add 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? 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? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1012855
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 38° 14' 50.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 121° 30' 07.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1548.87 feet
Support Structure Height 1437.97 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 0.00 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner Transtower, Inc.
Date Constructed 08/15/2014

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
56550 KOVR DTV
51499 KMAX-TV DTV

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 Candelabra
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? Yes

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Structural analysis

Structural analysis

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Move Equipment
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 1015686
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 38° 15' 54.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 121° 29' 28.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 2000.30 feet
Support Structure Height 1904.83 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 0.00 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Hearst Stations Inc.
Date Constructed 10/01/1985

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
51499 KMAX-TV DTV
10242 KQCA DTV
33875 KCRA-TV DTV

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 180
Explanation Required by tower 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 1
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? N/A
Critical Facility N/A
Terrain-Shielded Facility N/A
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
NEPA Section 106 environmental review No
Environmental Assessment Yes
ASR Modification No
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) No
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 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

Name Description

K20JX-D Legal

Cost of Legal fees for K20JX-D Non-Repack station.

K20JX-D Antenna structure and construction

Cost of Antenna Structure & construction for K20JX-D Non-Repack station.

K20JX-D Engineering Consulting

Cost of Engineering Consulting for K20JX-D Non-Repack station.

K20JX-D Antenna, Cabling and Associated Elements

Cost of Antenna, cabling, and associated elements for K20JX-D Non-Repack station.

K20JX-D Installation

Cost of Installation for K20JX-D Non-Repack station.

K20JX-D Transmitter and Associated Elements

Cost of transmitter and associated elements for K20JX-D Non-Repack station.

K20JX-D Zoning and Local Permits

Cost of Zoning and Local Permits for K20JX-D Non-Repack station.

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 $1,638,472.51 $1,316,537.51 N/A $56,736.07 N/A
Total for all systems $4,029,718.01 $3,048,638.34 N/A $593,676.10 N/A
Primary Transmitter THU9-30 EVO $1,638,472.51 $1,316,537.51 $56,736.07
Removal of Existing Equipment $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
5 Ton system $20,250.00 $19,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation for replacement transmitter $95,222.51 $95,222.51 Please see Jampro Antennas, Inc. Quote #AP 042519d-R1. Cost estimate includes sales tax. $47,611.26 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW $1,473,000.00 $1,152,065.00 Please see attached quotes for both IOT and SS transmitters for comparison. N/A N/A
RF Interconnect $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A $9,124.81 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Removal of Existing Equipment Information not provided.
5 Ton system Information not provided.
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation for replacement transmitter

Component Description:
50% down payment for electrical installation. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$47,611.26
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW Information not provided.
RF Interconnect

Component Description:
50% "down payment" for additional RF parts. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$9,124.81

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 $442,640.00 $317,025.47 N/A $108,406.79 N/A
Total for all systems $4,029,718.01 $3,048,638.34 N/A $593,676.10 N/A
Interim Antenna TFU-WB-8 $105,700.00 $83,593.00 $0.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) $9,570.00 $7,193.00 N/A N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna - medium power (50-200 kW), horizontally polarized $89,400.00 $70,000.00 Per FCC procedure regarding the Form 399 technical issue which is erasing previously entered antenna costs, we are re-entering the estimate which was already included in our original submission. N/A N/A
Primary Antenna ATW26H4-ETCX-21H $336,940.00 $233,432.47 $108,406.79
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,734.38 Cost for repack sweep. Cost estimate includes sales tax. Please see attached Electronics Research, Inc. Quote #20180820-033. $3,355.44 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $10,591.18 Cost of elbow complex. Cost estimate includes sales tax. Please see attached Electronics Research, Inc. Quote #20180820-033. $5,277.12 N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $10,860.00 See attached ERI Quote #20171026-111Rev A. $0.00 N/A
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $200,246.91 Cost of primary antenna. Cost estimate includes sales tax but does not include EPOL upgrade. Please see attached Electronics Research, Inc. Quote #20180820-033. $99,774.23 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) Information not provided.
Sweep test of existing antenna Information not provided.
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna - medium power (50-200 kW), horizontally polarized Information not provided.
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
35% "upon mfg" for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,348.81

Component Description:
15% "payment with order" for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,006.63
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
35% "upon mfg" for primary elbow complex. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$3,693.98

Component Description:
15% "payment with order" for primary elbow complex. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,583.14
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
35% "upon mfg" for primary antenna. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$69,841.96

Component Description:
15% "payment with order" for primary antenna. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$29,932.27

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 $340,508.00 $246,595.86 N/A $121,366.75 N/A
Total for all systems $4,029,718.01 $3,048,638.34 N/A $593,676.10 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $340,508.00 $246,595.86 $121,366.75
Sweep existing transmission line $6,400.00 $6,400.00 N/A $2,174.00 N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $334,108.00 $240,195.86 Cost of main transmission line and dehydrator. Cost estimate includes sales tax. Please see attached Electronics Research, Inc. Quote #20180820-033. Please see attached Electronics Research, Inc. Quote #20190606-769. $119,192.75 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep existing transmission line

Component Description:
Payment for sweep of current transmission line. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,174.00
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8"

Component Description:
50% "payment with order" for additional transmission line. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$3,435.70

Component Description:
35% "upon mfg" for primary transmission line. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$78,245.39

Component Description:
35% "upon mfg" for dehydrator for primary antenna. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,784.53

Component Description:
15% "payment with order" for primary transmission line. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$33,533.75

Component Description:
15% "payment with order" for dehydrator for primary antenna. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,193.38

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 $1,152,800.00 $738,597.00 N/A $296,298.50 N/A
Total for all systems $4,029,718.01 $3,048,638.34 N/A $593,676.10 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $210,500.00 $83,714.00 $41,857.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $83,714.00 Cost of tower services. Please see attached Electronics Research, Inc. Quote #20190520-602. $41,857.00 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $942,300.00 $654,883.00 $254,441.50
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $454,728.00 Cost of tower services. Please see attached Electronics Research, Inc. Quote #20190320-013. $227,364.00 N/A
Tower Helicopter Lift $60,000.00 $60,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Major tower reinforcement/modifications $421,000.00 $100,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Structural analysis $14,000.00 $14,000.00 N/A $14,000.00 N/A
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $26,155.00 Cost for tower mapping and for providing and assisting a survey company. Please see attached Electronics Research, Inc. Quote #20190515-546 and Electronics Research, Inc. Quote #20190320-012. $13,077.50 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
50% "payment due with order" for tower services. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$41,857.00
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas)

Component Description:
50% "payment due with order" for tower services. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$227,364.00
Tower Helicopter Lift Information not provided.
Major tower reinforcement/modifications Information not provided.
Structural analysis

Component Description:
Cost for structural re-analysis. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
Cost for structural analysis. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
Cost for structural analysis and candleabra and top plate detail analysis. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$9,000.00
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study

Component Description:
50% "payment with order" for cost to provide and assist a survey company. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$8,352.50

Component Description:
50% "payment with order" for tower mapping. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,725.00

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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 $179,130.00 $161,280.00 N/A $10,867.99 N/A
Total for all systems $4,029,718.01 $3,048,638.34 N/A $593,676.10 N/A
Outside Professional Services $179,130.00 $161,280.00 $10,867.99
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
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
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
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A $4,742.99 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $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
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $1,500.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $2,625.00 N/A
Project management of the transition $28,440.00 $18,530.00 See AT Exhibits for more information. 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 $2,000.00 ION is only asking for reimbursement of invoice 241563 (with Cover Letter). Invoice 241222 is now in a different section of the form 399.

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed Information not provided.
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet 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 - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Invoice for KSPX'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
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Cost of engineering consultant preparation of engineering section of FCC Form 2100. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,500.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant work for new channel assignment and antenna development for post-repack Channel 21. Please see cover letter and supporting documentation for further context and reference. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
Cost of engineering 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 engineering consultant work for new channel assignment and antenna development. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$62.50
Project management of the transition Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless

Component Description:
Cost of engineering consultant work related to resolving KKPX Channel 14 interference issues. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,000.00

Component Description:
Cost of engineering consultant work related to resolving KKPX Channel 14 interference issues. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,000.00

Component Description:
Cost of engineering consultant work related to resolving KKPX Channel 14 interference issues. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,500.00

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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 $276,167.50 $268,602.50 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $4,029,718.01 $3,048,638.34 N/A $593,676.10 N/A
Other Expenses $276,167.50 $268,602.50 $0.00
K20JX-D Zoning and Local Permits $25,000.00 $25,000.00 See attached Cost Estimates for K20JX-D (Non-Repack Station). See KSPX Channel 21 Major Modification Construction Permit. See attached KSPX "Request for Waiver of Repack Reimbursement Restriction". N/A N/A
K20JX-D Transmitter and Associated Elements $20,836.50 $20,836.50 See Cost Estimates for K20JX-D (Non-Repack Station), KSPX Channel 21 Major Modification Construction Permit, and Cost Estimates Transmitter for K20JX-D attachments. See attached KSPX "Request for Waiver of Repack Reimbursement Restriction". N/A N/A
K20JX-D Installation $10,000.00 $10,000.00 See attached Cost Estimates for K20JX-D (Non-Repack Station). See KSPX Channel 21 Major Modification Construction Permit. See attached KSPX "Request for Waiver of Repack Reimbursement Restriction". N/A N/A
K20JX-D Antenna, Cabling and Associated Elements $11,651.00 $11,651.00 See Cost Estimates for K20JX-D (Non-Repack Station), KSPX Channel 21 Major Modification Construction Permit, and Cost Estimates Antenna for K20JX-D attachments. See attached KSPX "Request for Waiver of Repack Reimbursement Restriction". N/A N/A
K20JX-D Engineering Consulting $15,000.00 $15,000.00 See attached Cost Estimates for K20JX-D (Non-Repack Station). See KSPX Channel 21 Major Modification Construction Permit. See attached KSPX "Request for Waiver of Repack Reimbursement Restriction". N/A N/A
K20JX-D Antenna structure and construction $90,000.00 $90,000.00 See attached Cost Estimates for K20JX-D (Non-Repack Station). See KSPX Channel 21 Major Modification Construction Permit. See attached KSPX "Request for Waiver of Repack Reimbursement Restriction". N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $1,600.00 $1,600.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $4,000.00 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
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $10,000.00 $10,000.00 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
K20JX-D Legal $15,000.00 $15,000.00 See attached Cost Estimates for K20JX-D (Non-Repack Station). See KSPX Channel 21 Major Modification Construction Permit. See attached KSPX "Request for Waiver of Repack Reimbursement Restriction". N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $4,029,718.01 $3,048,638.34 $593,676.10

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


07/19/2019

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.

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


07/19/2019

Attachments

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