| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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FLOOD COMMUNICATIONS OF OMAHA, LLC Doing Business As: FLOOD COMMUNICATIONS OF OMAHA, LLC |
MICHAEL FLOOD 214 N. 7TH STREET NORFOLK, NE 68702 United States |
+1 (402) 371-0100 | MIKE@NEWSCHANNELNEBRASKA.COM | Limited Liability Company |
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Matthew H McCormick , Esq . Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, PLC |
1300 N 17th Street Suite 1100 Arlington, VA 22209 United States |
+1 (703) 812-0400 | mccormick@fhhlaw.com |
| 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 | Please see Transition Plan and Reimbursement Request Narrative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
| 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? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
| Model | AT72-1K0 | |
| Year | 2012 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power Capacity | 1 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | EC701HP-BB2 | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 1.3 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | ON MARCH 2017 COMARK RELEASED A SHEET STATING THAT THE AT72-1 SERIES TRANSMITTERS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR RE-CHANNEL DUE TO PARTS AVAILABILITY |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Other Transmitter Costs | ||
| 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) | No | |
| Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
| Size | 1.5 inches | |
| Length | 100.0 feet | |
| Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
| Description | BREAKER DISCONNECT BOX | |
| HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
| Type | Cooling Only | |
| Size | 5 tons | |
| Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | No | |
| Is the existing antenna directional? | Yes | |
| Is antenna in operating condition? | No | |
| Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
| Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | ||
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | Broadband Panel | |
| Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
| Number of Panels | 12 | |
| Design power capacity in use | 50.0 % | |
| Lower Limit | 674.00 MHz | |
| Upper Limit | 680.00 MHz | |
| ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | ATU.08.07.420 - BB U | |
| Year | 2012 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| 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 | ||
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Elliptical | |
| Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
| ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | PSILP-16AW | |
| Year | 2020 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | Old Antenna tuned for operation on pre-transition DTV Channel 48. When removed system found in questionable mechanical condition for permanent reuse. No specific system documentation on antenna available, guessing at Aldena or Belco. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | No |
| Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | Yes |
| Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
| Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
| 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? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
| Type | Flexible Foam | |
| Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 500 feet per run |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Type | Flexible Foam | |
| Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 500 feet per run | |
| Justification for New Transmission Line | IN ACCORDANCE WITH FCC STAFF INSTRUCTIONS THIS BUDGET HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR THE DISPLACEMENT CP FACILITIES. THE STATION IS OPERATING UNDER STA AT A DIFFERENT SITE AND NO LONGER HAS LEASE ACCESS TO THE LICENSED SITE. OLD LINE INSTALLED AT KFDY. | |
| 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 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Move Equipment |
| Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Ownership | Leased | |
| Is this tower consider Complex? | No | |
| Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
| One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
| Others Types of Users | No | |
| Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Unknown | |
| Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
| Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
| ASR Number | 1242828 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 41° 18' 32.0" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 096° 01' 34.2" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 1364.81 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 1237.52 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 1160.75 feet | |
| Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
| Tower Owner | Hearst Properties Inc. | |
| Date Constructed | 11/30/2004 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 69395 | KVNO | FM |
| 71411 | KISO | FM |
| 69686 | KXKT | FM |
| 47974 | KYNE-TV | DTV |
| 53903 | KETV | DTV |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
| Number of Hours | 40 | |
| Explanation | IT IS ASSUMED THAT SINCE THE LEASE IS NO LONGER IN PLACE THAT A NEW LOCATION IN THE BUILDING WILL BE REQUIRED WITH ASSOCIATED PLANS, ELECTRICAL SERVICE, AIR CONDITION AND PARTITIONS INVOLVING OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PROJECT. | |
| Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for displacement application | 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 | 7 | |
| Prepare Form 601 | No | |
| 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 | 7 | |
| Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
| Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
| Form 399 assistance or other program management costs | Yes | |
| RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
| RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service | No |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Additional Legal Expenses in Connection with Transition |
Legal fees for advising station regarding displacement and transition to new channel |
| 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 | 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? | 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 |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $119,250.00 | $91,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $384,297.50 | $201,935.00 | N/A | $15,980.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter EC701HP-BB2 | $119,250.00 | $91,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation | $10,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 Ton system | $20,250.00 | $16,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Other Electrical Service: BREAKER DISCONNECT BOX | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1.5" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | $84,000.00 | $65,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $25,355.00 | $23,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $384,297.50 | $201,935.00 | N/A | $15,980.00 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna PSILP-16AW | $25,355.00 | $23,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | $5,730.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Elliptical | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Side Mount antenna brackets | $4,625.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $384,297.50 | $201,935.00 | N/A | $15,980.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | $12,000.00 | $12,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interior RF Systems: Inside RF system including switching, patch panels and dehydrators | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $157,750.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $384,297.50 | $201,935.00 | N/A | $15,980.00 | N/A |
| Primary Tower TOWER | $157,750.00 | $15,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $157,750.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $59,192.50 | $48,820.00 | N/A | $15,010.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $384,297.50 | $201,935.00 | N/A | $15,980.00 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $59,192.50 | $48,820.00 | $15,010.00 | ||
| Additional Legal Expenses in Connection with Transition | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $1,985.00 | N/A |
| RF Exposure Measurements | $12,100.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,577.50 | $1,577.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $2,102.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $8,960.00 | $7,680.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $15,645.00 | $13,410.00 | N/A | $5,377.50 | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $2,697.50 | N/A | $2,697.50 | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,052.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $5,000.00 | Form more complicated and time-consuming than initially expected | $2,787.50 | N/A |
| Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | $2,162.50 | N/A |
| Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Project management of the transition | $4,220.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Additional Legal Expenses in Connection with Transition | |
| RF Exposure Measurements | Information not provided. |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File 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. |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
| Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | |
| Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | |
| Perform engineering study for displacement application | Information not provided. |
| Project management of the transition | Information not provided. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $7,750.00 | $8,615.00 | N/A | $970.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $384,297.50 | $201,935.00 | N/A | $15,980.00 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $7,750.00 | $8,615.00 | $970.00 | ||
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $305.00 | $1,170.00 | 6 feeable STA requests | $970.00 | N/A |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | 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 |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,110.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | Information not provided. |
| FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | Information not provided. |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $384,297.50 | $201,935.00 | $15,980.00 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
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| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Michael Flood Managing Member 05/28/2020 |
