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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:
26994-25
Service:
DRT
Call Sign:
WWTV
Channel:
25 (UHF)
File Number:
0000088987
FRN:
0002749695
Eligibility Status:
Eligible
Date Submitted:
08/25/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

HERITAGE BROADCASTING COMPANY OF MICHIGAN

Doing Business As: HERITAGE BROADCASTING COMPANY OF MICHIGAN

Lawrence ODonnell

PO Box 627

CADILLAC, MI 49601

United States

+1 (231) 775-3478 larryodonnell@9and10news.com 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

Robert Gehman

Consulting Engineer

Kessler and Gehman Associates, Inc.

Robert Gehman

507 NW 60 St, Suite D

Gainesville, FL 32607

United States

+1 (352) 332-3157 bob@kesslerandgehman.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. No
Briefly describe transition plan Retune transmitter, replace mask filter and antenna, with rigging for installation. Interim antenna to stay on the air while the main antenna is being replaced in the same location. Map tower for structural analysis. Possible tower mods to be determined.

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? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model MXI-1002
Year 2009
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 1 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 UAXTE-2R37
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 1.2 kW
Justification for New Transmitter To accommodate change in channels from 40 to 25

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Other Transmitter Costs
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? No
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) Yes
Transformer (480V) No
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Other Electrical Service No
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? No
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? No

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)
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 Horizontal
Type Slotted Coaxial
ERP: 15.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model PSILP8-OI
Year 2008

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

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 Elliptical
Type Slotted Coaxial
ERP: 15.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model DLP-12B
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna To accommodate channel change from 40 to 25

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

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? Yes
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? No

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)
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? No
Is tower documented for structural analysis? No
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? No
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 44° 45' 37.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 085° 40' 58.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 589.89 feet
Support Structure Height 574.80 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 1086.93 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner BARBARA A MARTIN TRUST TRAVERSE BAY TOWER LEASING, LLC
Date Constructed 06/19/1974


Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: Tower mapping and report for structural engineer
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Minor Reinforcements needed

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

Information not provided.

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 12
Explanation Review progress, prepare and submit Form 387 quarterly, as well as three special FCC required reports
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 1
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 1
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 No
Additional Field Engineering Service Yes
Number of Days 30
Justification Independent contractor to install and test the new transmitter and remove the old transmitter

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

ASR

ASR Amendment

FAA

FAA 7460-1 Notification of height and/or location as well as frequency and power changes

Other Engineering Services

Engineering services not specifically listed in Form 399

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 No
FCC License to Cover Application No
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
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

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 $122,200.00 $105,510.01 N/A $67,310.01 N/A
Total for all systems $546,490.50 $389,791.51 N/A $95,243.26 N/A
Primary Transmitter UAXTE-2R37 $122,200.00 $105,510.01 $67,310.01
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW $84,000.00 $67,310.01 See attached / uploaded PDF files titled "Gates GO10005633-1 UAXTE-2R37 1 3rd pmt 1 v200123jgv1.pdf", "Gates GO10005633-2 v200213jgv1.pdf", "Gates US0336059 v200413jgv1.pdf" and "Gates US0336523 v200423jgv1.pdf" $67,310.01 The total of all 4 invoices is $67,310.01 which is the amount the Estimated Cost is set to. This form must be erring since it displays an error saying those "The Sub-total is greater than Estimated Cost."
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $38,200.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW

Component Description:
Gates US0336523 v200423jgv1
Amount:
$12,628.35

Component Description:
Gates GO10005633-2 UAXTE-2R37 1 3rd pmt 2 v200213jgv1
Amount:
$20,896.58

Component Description:
Gates GO10005633-1 UAXTE-2R37 1 3rd pmt 1 v200123jgv1
Amount:
$20,896.58

Component Description:
Gates US0336059 v200413jgv1
Amount:
$12,888.50
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp 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 $28,392.00 $28,392.00 N/A $8,037.00 N/A
Total for all systems $546,490.50 $389,791.51 N/A $95,243.26 N/A
Primary Antenna DLP-12B $28,392.00 $28,392.00 $8,037.00
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount (if not included in antenna base cost) $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna $5,730.00 $5,730.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Elliptical $8,037.00 $8,037.00 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "Die 698005 v200619jgv2.pdf" $8,037.00 N/A
Side Mount antenna brackets $4,625.00 $4,625.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna Information not provided.
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Elliptical

Component Description:
Die 698005 v200619jgv2
Amount:
$8,037.00
Side Mount antenna brackets Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmission Line

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 $278,750.00 $129,000.00 N/A $3,400.00 N/A
Total for all systems $546,490.50 $389,791.51 N/A $95,243.26 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $278,750.00 $129,000.00 $3,400.00
Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') $157,750.00 $3,400.00 See attached / uploaded PDF file titled "N Twr 11347 v200715jgv2.pdf" $3,400.00 N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $100,000.00 $100,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Tower mapping and report for structural engineer $21,000.00 $25,600.00 Unknown cost pending quote. Relied on Catalog maximum. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
N Twr 11347 v200715jgv2
Amount:
$3,400.00
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications Information not provided.
Tower mapping and report for structural engineer 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 $97,148.50 $106,889.50 N/A $13,830.00 N/A
Total for all systems $546,490.50 $389,791.51 N/A $95,243.26 N/A
Outside Professional Services $97,148.50 $106,889.50 $13,830.00
Other Engineering Services $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FAA $550.00 $550.00 N/A N/A N/A
ASR $550.00 $550.00 N/A N/A N/A
Additional Field Engineering Service, 30 Days $60,000.00 $60,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,235.00 $2,235.00 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
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,025.00 $3,025.00 N/A N/A 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 engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $2,102.50 $2,102.50 N/A $1,113.00 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $1,280.00 $1,280.00 N/A N/A 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 $1,266.00 $3,792.00 This component is being used to apply expenses for such tasks as project management and Form 387 Transition Plan Progress Report preparation. $3,792.00 N/A
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form $1,710.00 $8,925.00 The Estimated Cost includes Form 399 submissions including ongoing Actual Cost invoice prep and submission, and amendments as needed. $8,925.00 N/A
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Other Engineering Services Information not provided.
FAA Information not provided.
ASR Information not provided.
Additional Field Engineering Service, 30 Days 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 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

Component Description:
KGA 960-10 v200713jgv2
Amount:
$1,113.00
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for displacement application Information not provided.
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Osborn 38190 v200514jgv1
Amount:
$1,738.00

Component Description:
Osborn 38571 v200608jgv1
Amount:
$1,185.00

Component Description:
Osborn 39539 v200807jgv1
Amount:
$395.00

Component Description:
Osborn 38935 v200624jgv1
Amount:
$474.00
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form

Component Description:
KGA 960-12 v200514jgv1
Amount:
$1,250.00

Component Description:
Osborn 38190 v200514jgv1
Amount:
$4,910.00

Component Description:
KGA 960-20 v200812jgv1
Amount:
$1,565.00

Component Description:
KGA 960-15 v200706jgv1
Amount:
$525.00

Component Description:
KGA 960-14 v200804jgv1
Amount:
$675.00
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs 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 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 N/A $2,666.25 N/A
Total for all systems $546,490.50 $389,791.51 N/A $95,243.26 N/A
Other Expenses $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $2,666.25
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A $2,666.25 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Die 752026 v200731pmv1
Amount:
$2,666.25
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $546,490.50 $389,791.51 $95,243.26

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.

Jeffrey C Gehman

Engineering Associate


08/25/2020

Attachments

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