| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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Jackson Telecasters, Inc. |
Amy Liz Pittenger One Television Place Charlotte, NC 28205 United States |
+1 (704) 632-7227 | apittenger@bahakel.com | Corporation |
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M. Anne Swanson Legal Counsel Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP |
M. Anne Swanson 1800 M Street NW Suite 800N Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 383-3342 | Aswanson@wbklaw.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. | Yes |
| Briefly describe transition plan | WDEF-FM will be required to operate from an interim antenna on an adjacent tower while WDEF-TV completes repack on the main tower. Please see attached WDEF-FM Eligibility cover letter |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | 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? | No | |
| Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
| 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 | Circular | |
| Type | Cross Dipole | |
| ERP: | 97.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | SHP-6AC6 | |
| Year | 2005 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Is antenna shared? | No | |
| Is antenna directional? | No | |
| 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 | Circular | |
| Type | Cross Dipole | |
| ERP: | 23.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | LPX-4C | |
| Year | 2020 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | WDEF-FM must use a new interim antenna on an adjacent tower while WDEF-TV completes TV repack. Antenna proposal includes transmission line and related hardware as a package. Form 399 did not provide an entry for "interim" antenna so it is entered here. |
| 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? | 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 |
| FM Band Pass Filters | Do you require an FM band pass filter? | No |
| Notch Filter | Do you require a Notch filter? | No |
| De-Icers | Do you require De-Icers? | No |
| Radomes | Do you require Radomes? | No |
| 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 Air | |
| Diameter | 5 inches | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 575 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 Air | |
| Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 300 feet per run | |
| Justification for New Transmission Line | WDEF-FM must operate with an interim antenna and transmission line while WDEF-TV completes the TV repack. The cost of the transmission line and related components is included in the ERI quote as a package. | |
| 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 |
| 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 | Modify Existing |
| 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 | 1043736 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 35° 08' 06.0" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 085° 19' 25.0" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 639.76 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 570.86 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 1907.79 feet | |
| Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
| Tower Owner | WDEF-TV, Inc. | |
| Date Constructed | 01/01/1966 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 54385 | WDEF-TV | DTV |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | No study needed |
| Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | No reinforcements needed |
| 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 | 320 | |
| Explanation | WDEF-FM does not have sufficient in-house resources for project management. | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Quantity | 1 | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Quantity | 1 | |
| Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | Yes | |
| 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 | No | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service | No |
| 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)? | 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 | No |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Tennessee Sales Tax |
Estimated costs for Tennessee Sales Tax. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $13,630.00 | $19,069.05 | N/A | $13,339.05 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $295,036.76 | $191,223.51 | N/A | $102,419.15 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna LPX-4C | $13,630.00 | $19,069.05 | $13,339.05 | ||
| High Power 11 kW - 25 kW Circularly-polarized | $7,900.00 | $13,339.05 | WDEF-FM requires an interim antenna system on an adjacent tower. Please see Eligibility cover letter and ERI Proposal cover letter. | $13,339.05 | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $5,730.00 | $5,730.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| High Power 11 kW - 25 kW Circularly-polarized | |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | Information not provided. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $56,151.76 | $54,649.46 | N/A | $54,649.46 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $295,036.76 | $191,223.51 | N/A | $102,419.15 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $56,151.76 | $54,649.46 | $54,649.46 | ||
| Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | $9,900.00 | $8,397.70 | Please see ERI Proposal Cover Letter | $8,397.70 | N/A |
| Interior RF Systems: Inside RF system including switching, patch panels and dehydrators | $12,252.82 | $12,252.82 | Please see SCMS quote cover letter. | $12,252.82 | N/A |
| Interior RF Systems: Elbows, fitting, hangers, etc. | $33,998.94 | $33,998.94 | Please see SCMS quote cover letter. | $33,998.94 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | |
| Interior RF Systems: Inside RF system including switching, patch panels and dehydrators | |
| Interior RF Systems: Elbows, fitting, hangers, etc. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $157,750.00 | $50,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $295,036.76 | $191,223.51 | N/A | $102,419.15 | N/A |
| Primary Tower TOWER | $157,750.00 | $50,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $157,750.00 | $50,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $46,265.00 | $46,265.00 | N/A | $24,142.29 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $295,036.76 | $191,223.51 | N/A | $102,419.15 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $46,265.00 | $46,265.00 | $24,142.29 | ||
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,235.00 | $2,235.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Negotiation of Lease and other matters for Shared Locations | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Project management of the transition | $33,760.00 | $33,760.00 | N/A | $24,142.29 | N/A |
| Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,710.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
| Attorney Fees - Negotiation of Lease and other matters for Shared Locations | Information not provided. |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
| Project management of the transition | |
| Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | Information not provided. |
| Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | Information not provided. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $21,240.00 | $21,240.00 | N/A | $10,288.35 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $295,036.76 | $191,223.51 | N/A | $102,419.15 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $21,240.00 | $21,240.00 | $10,288.35 | ||
| Tennessee Sales Tax | $7,900.00 | $7,900.00 | N/A | $7,712.69 | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $200.00 | $200.00 | 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 - Special Temporary Authorization request | $305.00 | $305.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $12,500.00 | $12,500.00 | N/A | $2,575.66 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Sales Tax | |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
| FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | Information not provided. |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $295,036.76 | $191,223.51 | $102,419.15 |
| 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 |
| 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. | Amy Liz Pittenger Executive Vice President 07/22/2020 |
