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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:
73228
Service:
FM
Call Sign:
WLS-FM
File Number:
0000086390
FRN:
0023190655
Eligibility Status:
Eligible
Date Submitted:
10/11/2019

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

RADIO LICENSE HOLDINGS LLC

Doing Business As: RADIO LICENSE HOLDINGS LLC

3280 Peachtree Road, NW

Suite 2200

Atlanta, GA 30305

United States

+1 (404) 949-0700 FCCLicenseManagement@cumulus.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

Cynthia M. Jacobson , P.E. .

Consulting Engineer

Carl T. Jones Corp.

7901 Yarnwood Court

Springfield, VA 22209

United States

+1 (703) 569-7704 cjacob@ctjc.com

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. Yes
Briefly describe transition plan NEW FM Auxiliary Facility for WLS-FM (FM impacted by TV repack). New small footprint Aux transmitter required - 381 feet of line to a combiner for a community antenna system (there are two existing towers on one building). Shared room with WKQX FM

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)
Ownership Owned
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? No
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model No model
Year 2000
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Model Type Hybrid
Solid State Power Capacity 10 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? No
Manufacturer
Model GV15-D
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Model Type Hybrid
Solid State Power capacity 15 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Transmitter needed for uninterrupted operation of WLS-FM during TV repack work. This is required due to space limitations and need for HD signal
Does the transmitter require the purchase of a new HD Importer? Yes
Does the transmitter require the purchase of a new HD Exporter? Yes

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Other Transmitter Costs Does the transmitter installation require an Additional Exciter? Yes
Does the transmitter installation require any additional transmitter installation costs? Yes
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? Yes
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) Yes
Power 150 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 2 inches
Length 12.0 feet
Other Electrical Service No
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Heating and Cooling
Size 10 tons
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? No
Other Transmitter-Related Expenses Does the replacement transmitter require a Remote Control? Yes
Does the replacement transmitter require an RDS Encoder? Yes
Does the replacement transmitter require Audio Processing? Yes
Audio Processing Analog/HD Basic

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

FM Modulation Monitor

All in one monitor (Stereo SCA RDS).

Antennas

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Section Question Response
Antenna Related Expenses Do you have antenna related expenses? No

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)
Ownership Owned
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? No
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Rigid
Diameter 3 1/8 inches
Segment Length Broadband
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 200 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Rigid
Diameter 3 1/8 inches
Segment Length Broadband
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 381 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line This is a new line to add connection to the 2nd Hancock Tower community antenna combiner from the new transmitter (new transmitter will use old existing run to the 1st community antenna).
Interior RF Systems Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require an additional or replacement Inside RF system including switching, patch panels, and dehydrators? Yes
Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require additional or replacement Inside RF system elbows, fitting, hangers, etc.? Yes

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Indoor Installation of Line

Install transmission line inside building from transmitter to combiner

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? No

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 175
Explanation Project Management of Transition
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility No
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility No
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Prepare Form 601 No
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility No
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility No
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations No
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement No
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs No
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service No

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Internal Employee Time Costs

Internal Employee Time Costs

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
Is Remediation needed? No
Permit and Filing Costs FCC Construction Permit Major Change No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change Yes
FCC License to Cover Application Yes
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application No
Other Miscellaneous Expenses Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? No
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? No
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR) Frequency Coordination for Unidirection System No
Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System No
New Point to Point Microwave System No
1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems Yes

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $279,499.00 $279,499.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $498,993.50 $498,993.50 N/A $0.00 N/A
Primary Transmitter GV15-D $279,499.00 $279,499.00 $0.00
FM Modulation Monitor $5,037.00 $5,037.00 N/A N/A N/A
Audio Processing - Analog/HD basic $4,750.00 $4,750.00 N/A N/A N/A
Other Transmitter-Related Expenses RDS Encoder $1,750.00 $1,750.00 N/A N/A N/A
Other Transmitter-Related Expenses Remote Control $2,400.00 $2,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Transmitter Installation $70,500.00 $70,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Additional exciter $12,000.00 $12,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
10 Ton system $37,900.00 $37,900.00 N/A N/A N/A
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $312.00 $312.00 N/A N/A N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA $25,550.00 $25,550.00 N/A N/A N/A
HD Importer $2,550.00 $2,550.00 N/A N/A N/A
HD Exporter $2,550.00 $2,550.00 N/A N/A N/A
Air Cooled Solid State FM Transmitter 15 - 20 kW Hybrid $104,200.00 $104,200.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Antennas

Information not provided.

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 $190,147.00 $190,147.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $498,993.50 $498,993.50 N/A $0.00 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $190,147.00 $190,147.00 $0.00
Interior RF Systems: Inside RF system including switching, patch panels and dehydrators $4,000.00 $4,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Interior RF Systems: Elbows, fitting, hangers, etc. $1,500.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Indoor Installation of Line $143,880.00 $143,880.00 N/A N/A N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 3 1/8" broadband $40,767.00 $40,767.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

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 $21,962.50 $21,962.50 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $498,993.50 $498,993.50 N/A $0.00 N/A
Outside Professional Services $21,962.50 $21,962.50 $0.00
Project management of the transition $18,462.50 $18,462.50 N/A N/A N/A
Internal Employee Time Costs $3,500.00 $3,500.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

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 $7,385.00 $7,385.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $498,993.50 $498,993.50 N/A $0.00 N/A
Other Expenses $7,385.00 $7,385.00 $0.00
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $200.00 $200.00 N/A N/A N/A
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR): 1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems $5,850.00 $5,850.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $1,000.00 $1,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $335.00 N/A 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 $498,993.50 $498,993.50 $0.00

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel.
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.

Richard S. Denning

Executive Vice President and General Counsel


10/11/2019

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