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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:
31368
Service:
DCA
Call Sign:
KUOT-CD
Channel:
21 (UHF)
File Number:
0000027287
FRN:
0026455469
Date Submitted:
01/17/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

EDGE SPECTRUM, INC.

Doing Business As: EDGE SPECTRUM, INC.

Randy Weiss

PO Box 54025

Hurst , TX 76054

United States

+1 (214) 770-7770 randy@crosstalk.org Corporation

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

[Confidential]

 

 

 


Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact.

 

 

 

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. No
Briefly describe transition plan Replace transmitter, transmission line and antenna at existing facility. Relocation and integration of existing equipment to larger adjacent facility. Existing facility to small to house new transmitter and related equipment.

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 LPTV 8000 1000
Year 2012
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 1.0 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 EC702 HP-BB D21
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 1.7 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Existing Transmitter has reached end of life and is no longer supported by manufacturer.

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) No
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 1 inches
Length 50.0 feet
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Replacement of service entrance. Existing service at max. capacity.
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Cooling Only
Size 5 tons
Other Size N/A
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? No
Size N/A
Channel 14 Costs Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? N/A
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? N/A
Is additional field engineering time needed? N/A
Number of Days N/A

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

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 Class A
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: 15.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ACS24E
Year 2012

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Class A
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Elliptical
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels/Bays N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 15.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ANT DLP12B
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Existing antenna cannot be re-tuned to new channel.

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? No
Broadband or Single Channel? N/A
Feed Line Size N/A
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? No
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Transmission Line

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

Primary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Flexible Air
Diameter 3 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 610 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 Flexible Air
Diameter 3 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 610 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Transmission line has suffered damage in the past. Will need to sweep test to determine if viable for new channel / power.

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Sweep Test

Sweep test 3" vertical run of cable from tower base to antenna.

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 Move Equipment
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? No
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) N/A
Others Types of Users N/A
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1011510
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 35° 22' 10.1" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 097° 27' 39.9" W-
Overall Structure Height 638.12 feet
Support Structure Height 600.06 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 1314.94 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner Pinnacle Towers LLC
Date Constructed 06/01/1993


Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Remove and install antenna

Remove 24 bay antenna, install new antenna, install new 3" horizontal run of cable from tower to transmitter building.

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 40
Explanation Supervise testing and installation of new antenna and transmission line. Remove old transmitter, install new transmitter and test. Relocate existing equipment to adjacent facility.
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development No
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 No
Quantity N/A
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 No
For Auxiliary Facility N/A
For Main Facility N/A
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application No
For Auxiliary Facility N/A
For Main Facility N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Quantity N/A
NEPA Section 106 environmental review No
Environmental Assessment No
ASR Modification No
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) No
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 Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study Yes
RF exposure measurements Yes
Additional Field Engineering Service No
Number of Days N/A
Justification N/A

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
Is Remediation needed? No
Facility Expenses Name N/A
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed N/A
Name N/A
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? Yes
Permit and Filing Costs Local Zoning No
Non-zoning permits No
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change No
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)? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? No
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? No

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Crown Castle

Structural Analysis, zoning, permitting fee, post inspection fee, close out document fee

ARCJ, LLC Integration

Installation/integration of equipment being moved to adjacent building due to size constraints.

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 $174,650.00 $118,281.83 N/A $72,864.83 N/A
Total for all systems $641,748.00 $389,697.83 N/A $154,827.83 N/A
Primary Transmitter EC702 HP-BB D21 $174,650.00 $118,281.83 $72,864.83
1" Rigid Conduit and Wiring $1,500.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt $14,400.00 $13,700.00 N/A $1,533.00 N/A
5 Ton system $20,250.00 $19,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW $126,000.00 $71,331.83 Change due to sales tax not included in initial estimate. See S10349-2 KUOT.pdf Change to add installation of transmitter. See ARCJ, LLC (226 Turn Key Installation) $71,331.83 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Replacement of service entrance. Existing service at max. capacity. $12,500.00 $12,500.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
1" Rigid Conduit and Wiring Information not provided.
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt

Component Description:
3 phase wiring and breakers
Amount:
$1,533.00
5 Ton system Information not provided.
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW

Component Description:
Transmitter installation balance due
Amount:
$6,000.00

Component Description:
Amount equals 60% of transmitter cost due with order.
Amount:
$35,568.61

Component Description:
Balance due for Ch 21 Transmitter.
Amount:
$23,763.22

Component Description:
1/2 down installation of transmitter.
Amount:
$6,000.00
Other Electrical Service: Replacement of service entrance. Existing service at max. capacity. Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Antennas

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $33,030.00 $31,400.00 N/A $9,000.00 N/A
Total for all systems $641,748.00 $389,697.83 N/A $154,827.83 N/A
Primary Antenna ANT DLP12B $33,030.00 $31,400.00 $9,000.00
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic $26,300.00 $25,000.00 N/A $9,000.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep test of existing antenna Information not provided.
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic

Component Description:
Antenna Freight, Shipping and Handling
Amount:
$3,375.00

Component Description:
Ch21 ANT DLP12B
Amount:
$5,625.00

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 $36,990.00 $65,453.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $641,748.00 $389,697.83 N/A $154,827.83 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $36,990.00 $65,453.00 $0.00
Sweep Test $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Sweep test vertical run of 3" coax to determine if damaged and requires replacement. Wallace Tower Specialists Quote N/A N/A
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3" $35,990.00 $64,453.00 All inclusive Wallace Tower Specialists Quote for removal and installation of 3" line, See: Proposal Remove and replace coax 112019.pdf See KUOT Transmission Line Jan2020.pdf N/A N/A

Components

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 $237,628.00 $27,128.00 N/A $27,128.00 N/A
Total for all systems $641,748.00 $389,697.83 N/A $154,827.83 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $237,628.00 $27,128.00 $27,128.00
Remove and install antenna $27,128.00 $27,128.00 Revised Quote Wallace Tower Specialists $27,128.00 N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Remove and install antenna

Component Description:
Remove 24 Bay antenna, install 12 Bay antenna, remove and replace 100' 1 5/8" Coax, hangers, grounding kits and connectors.
Amount:
$27,128.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500') 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 $121,565.00 $115,500.00 N/A $13,900.00 N/A
Total for all systems $641,748.00 $389,697.83 N/A $154,827.83 N/A
Outside Professional Services $121,565.00 $115,500.00 $13,900.00
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $80,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A $500.00 N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 See Estimate EST_KUOTCDForm399.pdf $2,500.00 N/A
Project management of the transition $6,320.00 $6,000.00 ARCJ, LLC Quote (Scope of Work) $6,000.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $2,400.00 N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 See ARCJ, LLC (224. Project Management) Quote and Scope of Work. $2,500.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Prepare License filing KUOT-CD
Amount:
$500.00
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
Preparation & filing of 399 - Project management cost
Amount:
$2,500.00
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Project Management of repack transition balance due.
Amount:
$3,000.00

Component Description:
1/2 down of project management
Amount:
$3,000.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Engineering Study for preparation of CP filing 7/10/17.
Amount:
$2,400.00
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless

Component Description:
Coordination of transition with local market stations.
Amount:
$2,500.00

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 $37,885.00 $31,935.00 N/A $31,935.00 N/A
Total for all systems $641,748.00 $389,697.83 N/A $154,827.83 N/A
Other Expenses $37,885.00 $31,935.00 $31,935.00
ARCJ, LLC Integration $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Installation / integration of existing equipment to adjacent building (EAS, CAP, transfer satellite connection, STL, etc). $5,000.00 N/A
Crown Castle $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Crown Castle requires structural analysis, zoning, permitting application fee, post inspection fee, close out document fee for the change of antenna to Ch 21. $6,000.00 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $5,000.00 $5,000.00 ARCJ, LLC Quote (See scope of work 2,2) $5,000.00 N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Total Equipment staging and storage in Dallas prior to installation in Oklahoma City. See ARCJ, LLC Quote. $5,000.00 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Removal of equipment and disposal of existing transmitter and related equipment. Not included in initial filing, see quote ARCJ, LLC. $5,000.00 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $335.00 Actual charge for License to Cover Application May 9, 2019. $335.00 Actual FCC license application fees have increased since the original filing in 2017.
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $5,600.00 See KUOT-ARCJ Quote.pdf and BWSMedNoticeInv6047Quote.pdf $5,600.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
ARCJ, LLC Integration

Component Description:
Installation/integration of existing equipment to adjacent building.
Amount:
$5,000.00
Crown Castle

Component Description:
Structural analysis balance due
Amount:
$3,000.00

Component Description:
Post Inspection fee and document closeout related to tower.
Amount:
$3,000.00
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change

Component Description:
Develop and produce on air announcement of channel change.
Amount:
$5,000.00
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Equipment storage, staging and delivery to Oklahoma City site.
Amount:
$5,000.00
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)

Component Description:
Equipment removal and disposal.
Amount:
$5,000.00
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application

Component Description:
License fee for KUOT-CD paid by applicant upon filing.
Amount:
$335.00
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Invoice for research and list of medical facilities within contour.
Amount:
$600.00

Component Description:
Medical Facility Notifications.
Amount:
$5,000.00

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $641,748.00 $389,697.83 $154,827.83

Reimbursement Status

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

Randall Weiss

CEO


01/17/2020

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