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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:
7143
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
KASW
Channel:
27 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028265
FRN:
0002710192
Date Submitted:
09/18/2019

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

NEXSTAR BROADCASTING, INC.

Elizabeth Ryder

545 E. JOHN CARPENTER FREEWAY

SUITE 700

IRVING, TX 75062

United States

+1 (972) 373-8800 eryder@nexstar.tv 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

Elizabeth Ryder

General Counsel

Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.

Elizabeth Ryder

545 E. John Carpenter Freeway

Suite 700

Irving, TX 75062

United States

+1 (972) 373-8800 eryder@nexstar.tv

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 See attached Repack Plan

Transmitters

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Section Question Response
Transmitter Related Expenses Do you have transmitter related expenses? Yes

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Add Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Backup
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 Diamond
Year 2001
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 2 kW

Auxiliary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Manufacturer
Model TMU9-4
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 2 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Existing transmitter cannot be converted to repacked channel and is no longer supported per manufacturer.

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) Yes
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 3 inches
Length 50.0 feet
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? 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

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Retune transmitter

Retune transmitter for post repack channel

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 Sigma
Year 2001
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Single
Power Capacity 30 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-U7
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 11.3 kW
Justification for New Transmitter IOT transmitter cannot be retuned. Need 15kW POST FILTER TPO, so one power step up is a 25.5kW. See Hitachi Comark quote for final product.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) Yes
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) Yes
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 3 inches
Length 100.0 feet
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Site Survey and Electrical Panel for Backup 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? Yes
Size 100.0 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

Information not provided.

Antennas

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

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? 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: 531.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-24DSB-H(C)
Year 2006

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? 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: 445.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-17ETT/VP-R 4C190
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Existing coaxial slot antenna is not designed to operate on repacked channel. Top mount antenna replaces old analog antenna and overall transition plan is more cost and time effective than replacing side mount 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? 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

Name Description

Additional elbow and anchor

Additional elbow and anchor

Sweep Test Interim Antenna

Sweep Test Interim Antenna

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 4 1/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 275 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 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 205 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Existing 19.5 ft section length is prohibited for channel 27. Required section length is 20 ft.

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Transmission Line Additional Parts

Transmission Line Additional Parts

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 Flexible Air
Diameter 3 inches
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 0 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line adapters to install an auxiliary antenna with temporary 3 inch heliax line to meet the November 30 deadline. These adapter parts were needed in order to link up the transmission line that had already been put in place when the transmitter was installe

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 Owned
Is this tower consider Complex?
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? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1002069
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 33° 20' 01.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 112° 03' 47.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 344.48 feet
Support Structure Height 295.27 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 2657.45 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
Date Constructed 09/01/1995

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
41299 KDKB 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: Serious Reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower Other
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Tower Load Study

Structural Analysis

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 173
Explanation It will be necessary to schedule and coordinate multiple vendors, complete progress reports, and update Schedule 399. Station does not have available personnel or personnel trained in project management for such complex projects.
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 No
ASR Modification Yes
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) Yes
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations No
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers No
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service Yes
Number of Days 9
Justification It will be necessary to survey the site, plan the equipment, develop specifications for purchasing, and oversee multiple vendor RF projects. Station does not have available personnel or personnel trained in such services.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Prepare Engineering Portion of a License to Cover a Post-Transition Construction Permit Application

Prepare Engineering Portion of a License to Cover a Post-Transition Construction Permit Application

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 No
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? No
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? Yes

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Sales Tax

Sales and use tax on goods and services

Equipment Rental

Equipment Rental

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 $1,740,800.00 $734,850.02 N/A $609,000.02 N/A
Total for all systems $4,677,580.78 $2,684,982.10 N/A $2,383,788.19 N/A
Primary Transmitter HPTV-PRLX-U7 $1,539,550.00 $552,900.00 $458,750.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW $947,000.00 $268,150.00 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***Comark one tube IOT is higher cost than the SS. So maximum reimbursement is the price of the SS. Quotes attached. Cost revised down from 684,300 to 458,750 per Hitachi quote and Land installation costs $268,150.00 See transmitter model correction.
Other -- Building Addition Size: 100.0 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Other Electrical Service: Site Survey and Electrical Panel for Backup transmitter. $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $5,200.00 $4,900.00 N/A N/A N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $36,300.00 N/A N/A N/A
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt $14,400.00 $13,700.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW $494,500.00 $190,600.00 Total Comark quotes $361,660 and $19,540, less amount reported on 21-30kW $190,600 $190,600.00 N/A
5 Ton system $20,250.00 $19,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
Auxiliary Transmitter TMU9-4 $201,250.00 $181,950.02 $150,250.02
Retune transmitter $14,200.00 $14,200.00 See Land Communications quote 1045 $14,200.00 N/A
5 Ton system $20,250.00 $19,250.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $2,600.00 $2,450.00 N/A N/A N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $10,000.00 Panel and associated circuits will be less expensive than primary transmitter. N/A N/A
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW $126,000.00 $136,050.02 Rohde & Schwarz quote 802-051269.0 $103,000.02 plus Land Communications installation costs $33,050 $136,050.02 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW

Component Description:
Transmitter installation, costs allocated to primary antenna; see also interim antenna
Amount:
$77,550.00

Component Description:
Lines 1, 2 & 3 of invoice. 50% installment.
Amount:
$190,600.00

Component Description:
See revised invoice
Amount:
($171,540.00)

Component Description:
Lines 1,2,3 of invoice. See also sales tax.
Amount:
$171,540.00
Other -- Building Addition Size: 100.0 Information not provided.
Other Electrical Service: Site Survey and Electrical Panel for Backup transmitter. Information not provided.
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp Information not provided.
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW

Component Description:
Transmitter and auxiliary equipment, installment #3; see also sales tax
Amount:
$19,060.00

Component Description:
Transmitter and auxiliary equipment, installment #2; see also sales tax
Amount:
$171,540.00
5 Ton system Information not provided.
Retune transmitter

Component Description:
Retune transmitter
Amount:
$14,200.00
5 Ton system Information not provided.
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp Information not provided.
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW

Component Description:
Transmitter, installment #2
Amount:
$51,500.00

Component Description:
Interim transmitter, installment #3
Amount:
$25,750.01

Component Description:
Transmitter system, 25% down payment
Amount:
$25,750.01

Component Description:
Interim transmitter installation costs
Amount:
$33,050.00

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 $563,050.00 $295,763.00 N/A $282,273.00 N/A
Total for all systems $4,677,580.78 $2,684,982.10 N/A $2,383,788.19 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-17ETT/VP-R 4C190 $563,050.00 $295,763.00 $282,273.00
Sweep Test Interim Antenna $6,400.00 $6,400.00 See Jeremy Ruck quote 181101-1 $0.00 N/A
Additional elbow and anchor $1,120.00 $1,120.00 See Dielectric change order 1.31.19 $1,120.00 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $25,566.00 Attached quote depicts $10,298.00 for elbow complex; however, the quote depicts an additional $15,268 for an input complex required to extend the antenna input through the support pole into the tower below the top-plate. $25,566.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $140,952.35 Initial 45% reimbursement was forwarded to financial ops; however, antenna budgeted in 399 was incorrect and did not cover actual cost of the top-mount antenna and wedding cake. Remaining 45% and 10% reimbursements shall be requested from this section. $133,862.35 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized $247,000.00 $115,324.65 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** $115,324.65 Subtotal equals estimated cost.

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep Test Interim Antenna

Component Description:
Sweep test
Amount:
$6,400.00
Additional elbow and anchor

Component Description:
Additional antenna components
Amount:
$1,120.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
Balance due, elbow complex
Amount:
$1,029.80

Component Description:
Balance due, input complex
Amount:
$1,526.80

Component Description:
Input complex, installment #2, line 4 of invoice
Amount:
$6,870.60

Component Description:
Elbow component, line 5 of invoice
Amount:
$4,634.10

Component Description:
Elbow complex component, line 4 of invoice
Amount:
$6,870.60

Component Description:
Line 4 of invoice. Antenna component.
Amount:
$6,870.60

Component Description:
Line 5 of invoice. Antenna component.
Amount:
$4,634.10

Component Description:
Elbow complex, installment #2, line 5 of invoice
Amount:
$4,634.10
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
Balance due, mounting pole
Amount:
$2,521.40

Component Description:
Balance due on Wedding Cake Mounting Adapter
Amount:
$2,320.50

Component Description:
Balance due on antenna component
Amount:
$16,886.30

Component Description:
Antenna component, line 2 of invoice
Amount:
$10,442.25

Component Description:
Mounting pole, installment #2, line 3 of invoice
Amount:
$25,703.55

Component Description:
Wedding cake mounting adapter, installment #2, line 2 of invoice
Amount:
$10,442.25

Component Description:
Main antenna, installment #2, line 1 of invoice
Amount:
$75,988.35

Component Description:
Antenna component, line 3 of invoice
Amount:
$25,703.55

Component Description:
Antenna component, line 1 of invoice
Amount:
$75,988.35
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
Sweep test
Amount:
$6,400.00

Component Description:
Sweep test not performed by Dielectric.
Amount:
($5,760.00)

Component Description:
Sweep test, line 24 of invoice
Amount:
$2,880.00

Component Description:
Sweep test, installment #2, line 24 of invoice
Amount:
$2,880.00

Component Description:
Line 24 of invoice. Sweep test.
Amount:
$2,880.00
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized

Component Description:
Line 3 of invoice. Antenna component.
Amount:
$28,894.05

Component Description:
Line 2 of invoice. Antenna component.
Amount:
$10,442.25

Component Description:
Line 1 of invoice. Antenna component.
Amount:
$75,988.35

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 $44,105.00 $80,593.30 N/A $80,593.30 N/A
Total for all systems $4,677,580.78 $2,684,982.10 N/A $2,383,788.19 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $0.00 $1,825.80 $1,825.80
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3" $0.00 $1,825.80 See ERI Proposal 20181126-949 with invoice 52432 $1,825.80 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $44,105.00 $78,767.50 $78,767.50
Transmission Line Additional Parts $2,695.00 $2,695.00 See Dielectric change orders 11.7.18 and 1.28.19 $2,695.00 N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $41,410.00 $76,072.50 See attached Dielectric quote for 205 ft of 6-1/8" rigid line (165 vertical + 40 ft horizontal) with a total cost of $44,027.90 which exceeds the predetermined cost estimate by $3,642.90 but is required for a complete and operational system. See also CO. $76,072.50 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3"

Component Description:
Transmission line adapter parts
Amount:
$1,825.80
Transmission Line Additional Parts

Component Description:
Additional transmission line component
Amount:
$1,820.00

Component Description:
XFMR Additional component
Amount:
$875.00
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8"

Component Description:
Balance due, transmission line
Amount:
$10,881.38

Component Description:
Balance due, transmission line
Amount:
$25,566.00

Component Description:
Transmission line, installment #2, line 6 of invoice
Amount:
$19,812.56

Component Description:
Line 6 of invoice. Transmission line component.
Amount:
$19,812.56

Component Description:
Rigid transmission line component, line 6 of invoice, installment #2
Amount:
$19,812.56

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 $2,014,500.00 $1,234,529.00 N/A $1,213,975.30 N/A
Total for all systems $4,677,580.78 $2,684,982.10 N/A $2,383,788.19 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $2,014,500.00 $1,234,529.00 $1,213,975.30
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $283,415.00 See attached SG Communications Quote for $1,121,664.00 where $876,064 is for tower modifications and $245,600 is fir rigging. See also SG Communications T&M invoice 18-2019 to install interim antenna and A Communications South Mountain Quote $282,861.30 N/A
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $28,572.50 See various quotes from Tower Engineering Company $28,572.50 N/A
Major tower reinforcement/modifications $421,000.00 $10,000.00 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***See attached correspondence from structural engineer that analyzed the KASW tower. $10,000.00 N/A
Tower Load Study $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Short Tower (less than 500') $84,200.00 $26,477.50 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** $26,477.50 N/A
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications $1,052,000.00 $876,064.00 See attached SG Communications Quote for $1,121,664.00 where $876,064 is for tower modifications and $245,600 is for rigging. $866,064.00 N/A

Components

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

Component Description:
Tower rigging cost, 30% due on acceptance
Amount:
$73,680.00

Component Description:
Tower rigging costs, installment #2
Amount:
$73,680.00

Component Description:
Interim antenna installation
Amount:
$32,375.00

Component Description:
Relocate tower equipment
Amount:
$4,886.30

Component Description:
Tower rigging costs 30% installment # 3
Amount:
$73,680.00

Component Description:
Tower rigging costs 10% installment # 4
Amount:
$24,560.00
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study

Component Description:
Structural Mods and Construction drawings
Amount:
$3,000.00

Component Description:
Structural Mods and Construction Drawings
Amount:
$1,771.25

Component Description:
Rigging Tower analysis
Amount:
$5,000.00

Component Description:
Foundation Modification Redesign
Amount:
$3,500.00

Component Description:
Structural Mods and Construction Drawings
Amount:
$5,501.25

Component Description:
Structural mods and construction drawings
Amount:
$3,000.00

Component Description:
Top Plate Redesign
Amount:
$5,500.00

Component Description:
Interim Antenna Tower analysis
Amount:
$1,300.00
Major tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
Deposit to retain service of Coast to Coast Tower Service. See the Nexstar Commitment Letter attachment.
Amount:
$10,000.00
Tower Load Study Information not provided.
Short Tower (less than 500')

Component Description:
Tower Equipment and Rigging, installment #3
Amount:
$7,246.25

Component Description:
Services provided March 1 - March 31, 2018
Amount:
$11,956.25

Component Description:
Services provided January 25 to February 28, 2018.
Amount:
$7,275.00
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
Foundation and tower modifications, 30% installment # 3
Amount:
$262,819.20

Component Description:
Foundation and tower modifications, 10% installment #4
Amount:
$87,606.40

Component Description:
Refund of retainer for tower services
Amount:
($10,000.00)

Component Description:
Foundation and Tower Modifications, installment #2
Amount:
$262,819.20

Component Description:
Foundation and tower modifications, 30% due on acceptance
Amount:
$262,819.20

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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 $78,249.00 $102,975.00 N/A $58,337.43 N/A
Total for all systems $4,677,580.78 $2,684,982.10 N/A $2,383,788.19 N/A
Outside Professional Services $78,249.00 $102,975.00 $58,337.43
Project management of the transition $27,334.00 $52,500.00 The staff at KASW does not have the time or skills to manage and coordinate all activities that must be done for the transmission facility. We estimate that outside services will be 166.5 hours at $150/hr. This is now revised to 350 hours at $150/hr. $51,624.93 N/A
Prepare Engineering Portion of a License to Cover a Post-Transition Construction Permit Application $625.00 $625.00 See KGA subcontractor invoice 918-826 $625.00 N/A
Additional Field Engineering Service, 9 Days $18,000.00 $18,000.00 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 $2,050.00 N/A $550.00 N/A
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) $2,105.00 $2,050.00 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 -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 N/A N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $3,000.00 Additional STA required to operate FCC Repack Post Transition Interim Facility while new Post Transition Main Facility is built out $3,000.00 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 engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $2,537.50 N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Project Management for Structural Analysis and Tower Modifications. Services from June 30, 2018 through July 27, 2018.
Amount:
$1,725.00

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$2,227.50

Component Description:
Project management services 3.2.19 through 3.29.19
Amount:
$4,650.00

Component Description:
Project management services 1.1.19 through 1.31.19
Amount:
$3,600.00

Component Description:
Project management services 01.2019
Amount:
$75.00

Component Description:
Project management services 02.2019
Amount:
$335.00

Component Description:
Project management services 10.27.18 through 11.30.18
Amount:
$3,450.00

Component Description:
Project management services April 2019
Amount:
$260.00

Component Description:
Project management services 2.1.19 through 3.1.19
Amount:
$1,425.00

Component Description:
Project management services March 2019
Amount:
$200.00

Component Description:
Project management services 08.2018
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
Project management services 12.1.18 through 12.31.18, items 1 and 3 from invoice summary
Amount:
$1,050.00

Component Description:
Project management services 11.2018
Amount:
$200.00

Component Description:
Project management services 10.2018
Amount:
$50.00

Component Description:
Project management services January 2019
Amount:
$65.00

Component Description:
Form 387 Transition Plan Progress Report; item 4 from invoice summary
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$19,409.93

Component Description:
Project management services May 2019
Amount:
$1,371.50

Component Description:
Vendor has issued a revised invoice.
Amount:
($1,425.00)

Component Description:
Vendor has issued a revised invoice
Amount:
($12,753.57)

Component Description:
Project management services 3.31.18 through 4.27.18
Amount:
$1,725.00

Component Description:
FCC Form 399 amendment; item 3 from invoice summary
Amount:
$475.00

Component Description:
Project Management for Structural Analysis and Tower Modifications including consultants Kessler and Gehman Associates. Services from January 27, 2018 through February 23, 2018.
Amount:
$1,425.00

Component Description:
Project management services 5.26.18 through 6.29.18
Amount:
$2,400.00

Component Description:
Project Management for Structural Analysis and Tower Modifications. Services from August 26, 2017 through September 29, 2017.
Amount:
$12,753.57

Component Description:
Project management services April 2019
Amount:
$25.00

Component Description:
Project management services, item 1 from invoice summary
Amount:
$3,000.00

Component Description:
Project Management of Structural Analysis and Tower Modification period 1/1/18 to 1/26/18
Amount:
$1,725.00

Component Description:
Prepare Form 387 Transition Plan Progress Report, item 3 from invoice summary
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
Project management services 7.28.18 through 9.28.18; item 1 from invoice summary
Amount:
$1,575.00

Component Description:
Project management services March 2019
Amount:
$156.00
Prepare Engineering Portion of a License to Cover a Post-Transition Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
License application, item 2 from invoice summary
Amount:
$625.00
Additional Field Engineering Service, 9 Days Information not provided.
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase

Component Description:
Prepare and submit FAA filing, item 2 from invoice summary
Amount:
$550.00
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization 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 Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization
Amount:
$1,500.00

Component Description:
Special Temporary Authority, item 2 from invoice summary
Amount:
$1,500.00
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 Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Engineering study for new channel assignment
Amount:
$1,312.50

Component Description:
Evaluate expansion options and channel displacement
Amount:
$1,400.00

Component Description:
Engineering study for new channel assignment
Amount:
$1,225.00

Component Description:
Service through 8.31.17. Update 399 and investigate displacement channel.
Amount:
$1,312.50
Prepare and or review reimbursement form 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 $236,876.78 $236,271.78 N/A $139,609.14 N/A
Total for all systems $4,677,580.78 $2,684,982.10 N/A $2,383,788.19 N/A
Other Expenses $236,876.78 $236,271.78 $139,609.14
Equipment Rental $2,375.00 $2,375.00 Estimated equipment rental costs $2,374.49 N/A
Sales Tax $151,300.00 $151,300.00 Blended sales and use tax rate of 8.5% on goods and services based on AZ state and local tax rates. Rate is applied to costs for transmitter, antenna, line and tower work. $116,556.47 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $2,500.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Local Zoning $2,000.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $325.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $11,000.00 N/A $5,166.40 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $1,070.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $15,511.78 $15,511.78 See related shipping invoices; vendor does not provide an estimate of delivery and handling costs $15,511.78 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Equipment Rental

Component Description:
Dumpster rental
Amount:
$675.68

Component Description:
Forklift equipment rental
Amount:
$1,698.81
Sales Tax

Component Description:
Use tax due on repack invoices not charged by vendors
Amount:
$31,563.44

Component Description:
Sales tax due on transmitter components, installment #3
Amount:
$1,451.65

Component Description:
Tax on invoices for transmitter.
Amount:
$6,873.00

Component Description:
Tax due on foundation and tower modifications
Amount:
$48,971.98

Component Description:
Sales tax on transmitter components, installment #2
Amount:
$13,064.86

Component Description:
Tax on transmission line adapter
Amount:
$115.03

Component Description:
See revised invoice
Amount:
($13,064.86)

Component Description:
Sales tax on 50% installment.
Amount:
$14,516.51

Component Description:
Sales tax related to 2nd installment transmitter equipment
Amount:
$13,064.86
MVPD Notification of Channel Change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage Information not provided.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
Local Zoning Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Transmitter Medical Facility Notification
Amount:
$5,166.40
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Freight only
Amount:
$4,844.81

Component Description:
Freight on transmission line adapter
Amount:
$402.57

Component Description:
Freight on component
Amount:
$400.87

Component Description:
Freight only
Amount:
$9,863.53

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $4,677,580.78 $2,684,982.10 $2,383,788.19

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.

Elizabeth Ryder

General Counsel


09/18/2019

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.

Elizabeth Ryder

General Counsel


09/18/2019

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