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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:
6601
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WXPX-TV
Channel:
29 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028645
FRN:
0003720042
Date Submitted:
08/01/2019

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

ION MEDIA LICENSE COMPANY, LLC

Doing Business As: ION MEDIA LICENSE COMPANY, LLC

Bianca Frye

601 Clearwater Park Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

United States

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

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 Install and operate from broadband interim antenna on pre repack channel utilizing current non retunable transmitter. Replace current top mount antenna, transmission line and transmitter 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 DCX
Year 2003
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 40 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 THU9-16 EVO
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 25.5 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) Yes
Power 300 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service No
Description N/A
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? 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? Yes
Size 3200.0 square feet
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

Removal of Existing Equipment

Removal of existing transmitters and equipment / Site Prep

RF Interconnect

Interconnect between RF System and transmission line

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? 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 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: 257.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-24GTH-R 04
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? 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 Top
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: 218.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-21JTH/VP-R-O6
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna Current slot antenna can not be re-channeled. Please refer to the SOW tab in the attached AT Repack Cost Estimate Worksheet as WXPX is planning on a separate antenna stacked above the broadband antenna.

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?
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?
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

Name Description

Input Complex

Includes the necessary line sections, hangers, elbows, and engineering design to to get the line from inside the tower up through to the antenna input located at the top of the stack.

Interim Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Lease New
Ownership Leased
Owner American Tower
Is antenna shared? Yes
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 Elliptical
Type Broadband Slot
Number of Stations Supported 3
Number of Panels/Bays 8
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 698.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 75.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 250.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model I230EH
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna Broadband interim antenna needed to complete channel repack for 3 stations.

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
29
18
19

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Interim Antenna Rent

ATC is working with 4 repack stations on the Riverview 1 tower. The interim Main side mount antenna will allow the broadcasters to minimize their OTA disruption, maintain their coverage contour, complete the tower work in a safe and timely manner.

Combiner Installation

Installation of combiner; Dual chain of 3 high power constant impedance wave-guide modules, and/or dual chains of 3 directional filter modules per Dielectric layout. required for broadband antenna system

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 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1650 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 1705 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

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 2
Length 1440 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line The interim Main side mount antenna will allow the broadcasters to minimize their OTA disruption, maintain their coverage contour, complete the tower work in a safe and timely manner.

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

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? 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? Unknown
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1057473
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 27° 49' 10.8" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 082° 15' 38.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1592.83 feet
Support Structure Height 1443.88 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 75.13 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner American Towers, LLC.
Date Constructed 09/07/2011

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
53819 WMOR-TV DTV
11290 WTSP DTV
47459 WMNF FM
11125 WCLF DTV
29732 WFLZ-FM FM
66013 WPOI FM
74200 WWRM FM
23078 WMTX FM
16788 WVEA-TV DTV
63984 WFUS 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 Candelabra
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Tower Permit Drawing Package

The generation of a construction drawing package for one (1) broadcasters/customers.

Tower Load Study

Rigorous Structural analysis to access the structural capacity and modifications needed to accommodate the repacked equipment.

Interim antenna and transmission line installation

Rigging cost for the new side mount interim antenna and transmission line installation

Construction project management Tower Modification reinforcements and facilities

(80) hours on Modification project management

Ground and Building A and E Permit Drawing Package

The generation of a construction drawing package for one (1) broadcasters/customers.

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 95
Explanation Required by tower landlord. 94.8hrs x $100hr
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

Name Description

Migratory Bird Assessment and Permitting

Migratory Bird Assessment / Permitting (if needed) (Cost per customer)

RF System Test

RF System Test per landlord

Site Coordination Meeting

Site coordination meetings with all broadcasters, contractors and vendors involved with the site project.

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

Name Description

Obtain building permits from local zoning authorities

The cost of preparation and submission of the needed forms for permits, on behalf of the one broadcaster for jurisdictional permits, required for electrical, building and other tasks assoc. with the install of the the equipment in the transmitter spaces.

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 $1,084,450.00 $788,767.00 N/A $410,403.05 N/A
Total for all systems $3,818,438.00 $2,149,419.10 N/A $569,645.32 N/A
Primary Transmitter THU9-16 EVO $1,084,450.00 $788,767.00 $410,403.05
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA $36,800.00 $35,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
5 Ton system $20,250.00 $19,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 3200.0 $30,400.00 $30,400.00 See AT exhibit for more information. N/A N/A
Removal of Existing Equipment $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
RF Interconnect $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW $947,000.00 $654,117.00 N/A $410,403.05 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA Information not provided.
5 Ton system Information not provided.
Other -- Building Addition Size: 3200.0 Information not provided.
Removal of Existing Equipment Information not provided.
RF Interconnect Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW

Component Description:
2nd "milestone" 30% payment on Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$188,922.95

Component Description:
3rd "milestone" 35% payment on Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$220,410.10

Component Description:
"Deposit" payment on Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,070.00

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 $531,082.00 $371,782.00 N/A $53,215.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,818,438.00 $2,149,419.10 N/A $569,645.32 N/A
Interim Antenna I230EH $205,827.00 $142,197.00 $0.00
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $3,000.00 See AT exhibit for more information. N/A N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 8 bay,, 250 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized $40,097.00 $40,097.00 See AT exhibit for more information. N/A N/A
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) $84,200.00 $33,000.00 See AT exhibit for more information. N/A N/A
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $13,700.00 $5,000.00 See AT exhibit for more information. N/A N/A
Interim Antenna Rent $57,600.00 $57,600.00 See AT exhibit for more information. N/A N/A
Combiner Installation $3,500.00 $3,500.00 See AT exhibit for more information. N/A N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-21JTH/VP-R-O6 $325,255.00 $229,585.00 $53,215.00
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $1,600.00 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $10,710.00 N/A $2,677.50 N/A
Input Complex $16,725.00 $16,725.00 N/A $4,181.25 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $195,750.00 Main antenna and wedding cake. V-Pol cost not included in reimbursement request. Please see attached Dielectric Quote #DMS038-3-WXPX. $44,756.25 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep test of existing antenna Information not provided.
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 8 bay,, 250 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized Information not provided.
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) Information not provided.
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) Information not provided.
Interim Antenna Rent Information not provided.
Combiner Installation Information not provided.
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
25% "with order" for primary repack sweep operations. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$1,600.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
25% "with order" for primary elbow complex. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$2,677.50
Input Complex

Component Description:
25% "with order" for input complex. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$4,181.25
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
25% "with order" for primary antenna and wedding cake. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$44,756.25

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 $1,018,970.00 $430,712.10 N/A $79,659.28 N/A
Total for all systems $3,818,438.00 $2,149,419.10 N/A $569,645.32 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $668,160.00 $122,400.00 $0.00
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" broadband $668,160.00 $122,400.00 See AT exhibit for more information. N/A N/A
Primary Transmission Line $350,810.00 $308,312.10 $79,659.28
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $344,410.00 $301,912.10 N/A $79,659.28 N/A
Sweep existing transmission line $6,400.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" broadband Information not provided.
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8"

Component Description:
25% "with order" for primary transmission line and transmission line cut pieces. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$79,659.28
Sweep existing transmission line 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 $909,838.00 $322,738.00 N/A $20,000.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,818,438.00 $2,149,419.10 N/A $569,645.32 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $909,838.00 $322,738.00 $20,000.00
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $125,000.00 See AT Exhibit for more information. $20,000.00 N/A
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $6,200.00 See AT Exhibit for more information. N/A N/A
Interim antenna and transmission line installation $17,250.00 $17,250.00 See AT Exhibit for more information. N/A N/A
Major tower reinforcement/modifications $421,000.00 $150,000.00 See AT Exhibit for more information. N/A N/A
Ground and Building A and E Permit Drawing Package $4,700.00 $4,700.00 See AT exhibit for more information. N/A N/A
Construction project management Tower Modification reinforcements and facilities $10,000.00 $10,000.00 See AT exhibit for more information. N/A N/A
Tower Load Study $4,888.00 $4,888.00 See AT exhibit for more information. N/A N/A
Tower Permit Drawing Package $4,700.00 $4,700.00 See AT Exhibit for more information. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas)

Component Description:
Down payment associated with securing tower service. Note that amount is not additional to cost of tower rigging and will be deducted from total cost of tower rigging at the time it is quoted. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$20,000.00
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study Information not provided.
Interim antenna and transmission line installation Information not provided.
Major tower reinforcement/modifications Information not provided.
Ground and Building A and E Permit Drawing Package Information not provided.
Construction project management Tower Modification reinforcements and facilities Information not provided.
Tower Load Study Information not provided.
Tower Permit Drawing Package Information not provided.

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 $183,158.00 $151,085.00 N/A $6,367.99 N/A
Total for all systems $3,818,438.00 $2,149,419.10 N/A $569,645.32 N/A
Outside Professional Services $183,158.00 $151,085.00 $6,367.99
Site Coordination Meeting $1,500.00 $1,500.00 See AT exhibit for more information. N/A N/A
RF System Test $5,000.00 $5,000.00 See AT exhibit for more information. N/A N/A
Migratory Bird Assessment and Permitting $438.00 $438.00 See AT exhibit for more information. N/A N/A
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $3,750.00 See AT exhibit for more information. 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 $167.00 See AT exhibit for more information. 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
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 $125.00 N/A
Project management of the transition $15,010.00 $9,480.00 See AT Exhibit 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 See AT exhibit for more information. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Site Coordination Meeting Information not provided.
RF System Test Information not provided.
Migratory Bird Assessment and Permitting Information not provided.
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.
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 WXPX'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 RF 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. 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
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 Information not provided.

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 $90,940.00 $84,335.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,818,438.00 $2,149,419.10 N/A $569,645.32 N/A
Other Expenses $90,940.00 $84,335.00 $0.00
Obtain building permits from local zoning authorities $750.00 $750.00 See AT exhibit for more information. N/A N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $2,000.00 $2,000.00 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
Equipment Storage $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $5,000.00 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
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

Components

Information not provided.

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $3,818,438.00 $2,149,419.10 $569,645.32

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


08/01/2019

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


08/01/2019

Attachments

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