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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:
74091
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WPXW-TV
Channel:
35 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028678
FRN:
0001808468
Date Submitted:
09/15/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

ION TELEVISION LICENSE, LLC

Doing Business As: ION TELEVISION LICENSE, LLC

601 CLEARWATER PARK ROAD

WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401

United States

+1 (561) 682-4110 BIANCAFRYE@IONMEDIA.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

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. Yes
Briefly describe transition plan Relocate from ASR #1051670 to ASR #1035708. Install interim antenna to meet repack deadline. Replace and install non-retunable transmitter, install top mounted antenna, and transmission line to operate on post-repack channel. Helicopter will be required.

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 CD200P2/UPG Sigma
Year 1997
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 40 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? Yes
Manufacturer
Model THU9-36 EVO
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 55 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Transmitter cannot be re-tuned and is no longer supported by manufacturer. Please see attached Harris/GatesAir exhibit. See attached Transmitter Upgrade Disclaimer.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Electrical Installation of Transmitter
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Heating and Cooling
Size 10 tons
Other Size N/A
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? Yes
Size 545.0 square feet
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

Name Description

Removal of Existing Equipment

Removal of existing transmitter and associated equipment

Additional Installation Costs

Additional parts and labor to complete transmitter installation

Site Preparation

Removal of halon and abatement

RF Interconnect

Interconnect between RF System and transmission line

Antennas

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Section Question Response
Antenna Related Expenses Do you have antenna related expenses? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Add Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Owner ACC Licensee, LLC
Site N/A
Is this antenna currently shared with any other stations? Yes
Is this antenna directional? Yes
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 3
Number of Panels 12
Design power capacity in use 75.0 %
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 698.00 MHz
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TUP-O4-12-2
Year 1997

Facility ID's and Call Signs of all stations with whom the antenna is shared.

Facility ID Call Sign
27772 WHUT-TV
65670 WETA-TV

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? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Top 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: 949.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU- 31ETT/VP-R O6
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna Needed for post-repack channel operations.

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? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? Single Channel
Feed Line Size 6 1/8 inches inches
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 Leased
Owner ACC Licensee, LLC
Site N/A
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? Yes
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Rigid
Diameter 8 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 863 feet per run

Facility ID's and Call Signs of all stations with whom the transmission line is shared.

Facility ID Call Sign
27772 WHUT-TV
65670 WETA-TV

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 Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 800 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Needed for post-repack channel operations.

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

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? 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? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1051670
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 38° 57' 01.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 077° 04' 46.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 691.92 feet
Support Structure Height 564.95 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 409.77 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner ACC Licensee, LLC
Date Constructed 11/12/1998

FM, AM or TV radio broadcasters. Facility ID's, Call Signs and Services of other broadcast stations with whom the tower is shared

Facility ID Call Sign Service
70933 WASH FM
73252 WRQX FM
27772 WHUT-TV DTV
1051 WJLA-TV DTV
65670 WETA-TV DTV
65593 WUSA DTV
65707 WHUR-FM FM

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.

Primary Tower

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Add Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? Candelabra
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? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Yes
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1035708
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 38° 57' 49.9" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 077° 06' 17.2" W-
Overall Structure Height 809.05 feet
Support Structure Height 745.07 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 240.15 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Pinnacle Towers LLC
Date Constructed 12/27/1965

FM, AM or TV radio broadcasters. Facility ID's, Call Signs and Services of other broadcast stations with whom the tower is shared

Facility ID Call Sign Service
28632 WPGC-FM FM
22207 WTTG DTV

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: Study needed for documented tower
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 Candelabra
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? Yes

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? No
Number of Hours N/A
Explanation N/A
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development 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
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 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
NEPA Section 106 environmental review Yes
Environmental Assessment Yes
ASR Modification Yes
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) Yes
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations Yes
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 Yes
Non-zoning permits Yes
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change No
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? Yes
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? 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 $2,385,314.29 $1,738,162.64 N/A $1,714,041.23 N/A
Total for all systems $4,089,690.29 $3,208,330.70 N/A $2,878,718.86 N/A
Primary Transmitter THU9-36 EVO $2,385,314.29 $1,738,162.64 $1,714,041.23
RF Interconnect $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A $16,600.66 N/A
Site Preparation $10,918.00 $10,918.00 Please see MAC Abatement WPXW. This cost is for the demolition of existing flooring and halon system at Bethesda, MD transmitter site WPXW is operating on post-repack. $10,918.00 N/A
Additional Installation Costs $14,930.00 $14,930.00 Please see Rohde 299331.0.WPXW Install Remobilization Quote $14,930.00 N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 545.0 $226,866.29 $226,866.29 Please see MAC Building Mods WPXW w all change orders. Estimate does not include Satellite related costs or removal of ice shield. $215,868.01 N/A
10 Ton system $60,500.00 $50,322.12 Please see attached MAC HAVC WPXW and HVAC Design Proposal WPXW $50,322.12 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation of Transmitter $231,600.00 $231,600.00 See attached E.C. Ernst, Inc. Quote #01 & #02. Exclusive of taxes. Please see attached E.C. Ernst, Inc. Transmitter quote dated 3-12-2019. $231,600.00 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW $1,788,000.00 $1,151,026.23 See attached Rohde & Schwarz Quote #107356.2. Inclusive of taxes (6%) = $65,152.43 $1,146,302.44 N/A
Removal of Existing Equipment $27,500.00 $27,500.00 Please see WPXW-Skyline Equipment Removal EST21372 $27,500.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
RF Interconnect

Component Description:
Cost of additional equipment needed for transmitter installation. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$16,600.66
Site Preparation

Component Description:
Cost of site prep for new transmitter equipment. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$10,918.00
Additional Installation Costs

Component Description:
Additional costs for parts and labor to install main transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$14,930.00
Other -- Building Addition Size: 545.0

Component Description:
Balance payment for transmitter building modifications. Supporting documentation and cover letter attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$26,805.76

Component Description:
Progress payment for transmitter building modifications. Supporting documentation, explanation of variance, and cover letter attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$42,756.71

Component Description:
Progress payment for transmitter building modifications. Supporting documentation and cover letter attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$20,911.60

Component Description:
Progress payment for transmitter building modifications. Supporting documentation and cover letter attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$47,820.64

Component Description:
Progress payment for transmitter building modifications. Supporting documentation and cover letter attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$64,526.31

Component Description:
Progress payment for transmitter building modifications. Supporting documentation and cover letter attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$13,046.99
10 Ton system

Component Description:
Balance payment for HVAC design services. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$430.00

Component Description:
90% progress payment for HVAC design services. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$3,870.00

Component Description:
Balance payment for HVAC installation. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$9,204.42

Component Description:
2nd progress payment for HVAC installation. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$6,903.32

Component Description:
1st progress payment for HVAC installation. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$29,914.38
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation of Transmitter

Component Description:
Progress payment for electrical installation on transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$32,145.00

Component Description:
Progress payment for electrical installation on transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$20,200.00

Component Description:
Balance payment for additional electric installation costs. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,470.00

Component Description:
50% of work complete payment for electrical installation on transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$23,573.00

Component Description:
Progress payment for electrical installation on transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$64,290.00

Component Description:
Cost of electrical survey needed for transmitter electrical installation. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$2,600.00

Component Description:
90% progress payment for electrical installation of primary transmitter. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$13,230.00

Component Description:
Balance payment for electrical installation of transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$9,802.00

Component Description:
30% progress payment for electrical installation on transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$64,290.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW

Component Description:
35% "balance upon proof of performance" payment for Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$394,075.35

Component Description:
2nd Milestone Payment (30%) for Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$345,307.89

Component Description:
$1,000 deposit payment for Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,060.00

Component Description:
35% "balance upon proof of performance" payment for Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$397,075.35

Component Description:
3rd Milestone Payment (35%) for Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$405,859.20
Removal of Existing Equipment

Component Description:
Cost to remove old transmitter and associated equipment. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$27,500.00

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 $308,530.00 $226,510.08 N/A $226,510.08 N/A
Total for all systems $4,089,690.29 $3,208,330.70 N/A $2,878,718.86 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU- 31ETT/VP-R O6 $308,530.00 $226,510.08 $226,510.08
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $10,298.00 See attached Dielectric Quote #800071CMZ. $10,298.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 See attached Dielectric Quote #800071CMZ. $6,400.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $209,812.08 See attached Dielectric Quote #800071CMZ. Excludes the cost of vertical polarization. Please also see Fuellgraf Chimney & Tower, Inc. Quote #2206. $209,812.08 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
10% "after repack sweep" payment for primary elbow complex. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$1,029.80

Component Description:
25% deposit payment for primary elbow complex. Explanation of variance form & supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,574.50

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" payment for primary elbow complex. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$6,693.70
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" payment for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$4,160.00

Component Description:
25% deposit payment for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,600.00

Component Description:
10% "after repack sweep" payment for repack sweep. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$640.00
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
Payment for beacon light for antenna. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,032.08

Component Description:
10% "after repack sweep" payment for primary antenna. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$20,778.00

Component Description:
25% deposit payment for primary antenna. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$51,945.00

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" payment for primary antenna. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$135,057.00

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 $161,600.00 $134,393.70 N/A $132,748.01 N/A
Total for all systems $4,089,690.29 $3,208,330.70 N/A $2,878,718.86 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $161,600.00 $134,393.70 $132,748.01
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $161,600.00 $134,393.70 See attached Dielectric Quote #800071CMZ and Dielectric Change Order #1697188. Please see attached Dielectric Quote #1930042 WPXW Quote signed and Dielectric Quote #1929348. $132,748.01 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8"

Component Description:
50% progress payment for transmission line cut piece. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$1,302.00

Component Description:
50% balance payment for transmission line cut pieces. Supporting documentation and justification for expedited freight is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,302.00

Component Description:
Payment for primary transmission line. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$515.55

Component Description:
Payment for primary transmission line. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$780.08

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" payment for transmission line cut pieces. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$5,585.13

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" payment for primary transmission line. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$73,039.33

Component Description:
Cost of additional transmission line cut pieces. Supporting documentation and justification for expedited freight is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,604.00

Component Description:
25% deposit payment for transmission line cut pieces. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$2,148.13

Component Description:
25% deposit payment for primary transmission line. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$28,099.92

Component Description:
Payment for primary transmission line. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$17,371.87

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 $961,524.00 $850,567.28 N/A $740,848.28 N/A
Total for all systems $4,089,690.29 $3,208,330.70 N/A $2,878,718.86 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $210,500.00 $125,000.00 $20,000.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $125,000.00 See Shared Equipment Exhibit for more information. $20,000.00 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $751,024.00 $725,567.28 $720,848.28
Tower Helicopter Lift $159,424.00 $159,424.00 See attached Worldwide Communications Quote #S-18-917 (Line 1). Includes (6.00%) taxes of $9,024.00 $154,705.00 N/A
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $401,890.28 See attached Worldwide Communications Quote #S-18-917. (Line 2) (Net of $20,000 Security Deposit). Includes taxes (6.00%) of $18,876.00. See attached Worldwide Communications Quote #S-19-952. Please see Vertical Technologies Services Quote #19039-MD. $401,890.28 N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $150,003.00 See attached Crown Castle Quote #44884 and Crown Castle Quote #77631 (Tower and Mount Modifications). $150,003.00 N/A
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $14,250.00 See attached Crown Castle Quote #34278 and Crown Castle Quote #103941. Please see attached Paul J. Ford & Company Quote #A00018-0659.001. $14,250.00 N/A

Components

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

Component Description:
Down payment associated with securing tower service. Note that amount is not additional to cost of tower rigging and will be deducted from total cost of tower rigging at the time it is quoted. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$20,000.00
Tower Helicopter Lift

Component Description:
25% "balance" payment for helicopter during tower services. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$35,137.00

Component Description:
75% "deposit" payment for helicopter lift required for tower service. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$119,568.00
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas)

Component Description:
75% "deposit" payment for tower service. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$250,107.00

Component Description:
Tower services to collect data for transmission line run. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,700.00

Component Description:
"75% deposit" for tower services to install temporary antenna system. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$49,285.71

Component Description:
25% "balance due" payment for tower service. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$83,369.00

Component Description:
"25% balance due" for tower services to install temporary antenna system. Supporting documentation is attached. Invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$16,428.57
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
Cost of engineering study to design tower modifications required per the engineering tower structural study. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$16,250.00

Component Description:
Cost of tower and mount modifications. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$133,753.00
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
Cost of site inspection fee. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$3,500.00

Component Description:
Cost for construction drawings. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
Cost of engineering tower structural study. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$3,750.00

Component Description:
Cost of structural analysis. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
Cost of index plate design. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,000.00

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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 $161,210.00 $152,750.00 N/A $7,992.99 N/A
Total for all systems $4,089,690.29 $3,208,330.70 N/A $2,878,718.86 N/A
Outside Professional Services $161,210.00 $152,750.00 $7,992.99
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A $1,000.00 N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $80,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet $10,520.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed $6,310.00 $6,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $4,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A $4,742.99 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $2,000.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $250.00 N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 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 N/A N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
RF Exposure Measurements

Component Description:
Cost of RF environmental report. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$1,000.00
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed Information not provided.
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase Information not provided.
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) Information not provided.
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet Information not provided.
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed Information not provided.
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.
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

Component Description:
Invoice for station's portion of general repack legal expenses incurred for 42 of the ION repack stations for period 2/1/2017 - 12/15/2017. Payee has corresponded with FCC staff and has provided corrected supporting documentation.
Amount:
$4,837.97

Component Description:
Invoice for WPXW's portion of general repack legal expenses incurred for 42 of the ION repack stations for period 2/1/2017 - 12/15/2017. Payee has corresponded with FCC staff. Hourly supporting documentation and invoice attached.
Amount:
$4,742.99
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant preparation of engineering section of FCC Form 2100. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,000.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant work for new channel assignment and antenna development. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$187.50

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant work for new channel assignment and antenna development. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$62.50
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.

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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 $111,512.00 $105,947.00 N/A $56,578.27 N/A
Total for all systems $4,089,690.29 $3,208,330.70 N/A $2,878,718.86 N/A
Other Expenses $111,512.00 $105,947.00 $56,578.27
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A $1,563.15 N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $32,232.00 $32,232.00 This is what ION has been billed by vendors for delivery of equipment needed to meet FCC channel change deadlines. $21,072.06 N/A
Equipment Storage $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A $6,470.24 N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $6,000.00 N/A $6,000.00 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $2,200.00 $2,200.00 N/A N/A N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $0.00 $0.00 The amount is yet to be determined (TBD) and ION will submit on-air announcement costs when finalized. N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A $1,000.00 N/A
Local Zoning $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A $20,472.82 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $325.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)

Component Description:
Cost to remove and dispose of old equipment from transmitter site. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,563.15
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Cost of freight for transmission line cut pieces. Supporting documentation and justification of expedited freight is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,504.33

Component Description:
Cost of freight for antenna package components. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$762.16

Component Description:
Cost of freight for antenna package components. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$3,678.75

Component Description:
Cost of freight for antenna package components. Supporting documentation and cover letter for expedited freight charge is attached.
Amount:
$11,159.94

Component Description:
Cost of freight for transmission line cut pieces. Supporting documentation and justification of expedited freight is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,566.46

Component Description:
Cost of last mile delivery and offloading of transmitter equipment. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$11,560.36
Equipment Storage

Component Description:
Cost of storage for transmitter equipment before installation. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$6,470.24
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Cost of medical notification for repack channel change. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$6,000.00
MVPD Notification of Channel Change Information not provided.
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Non-zoning permits

Component Description:
Cost of building permit application fee. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$1,000.00
Local Zoning

Component Description:
Cost of local zoning service fee. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$1,000.00

Component Description:
Cost of antenna permit fee. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$16,222.82

Component Description:
Cost of zoning application and inspection fee. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$3,250.00
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $4,089,690.29 $3,208,330.70 $2,878,718.86

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.

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


09/15/2020

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Actual Cost Documentation Statements

WILLFUL FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR FICTITIOUS STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISIONMENT (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 AND/OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 3729-3733).

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies and represents 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 certifies that the statements in this form and attached documentation are true, complete, and correct.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  4. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  5. 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 (full power and Class A stations) and/or otherwise modify a television station’s facility as a result of the spectrum repack (LPTV/TV Translator stations); or to minimize service disruption resulting from a repacked television station (FM stations); or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD) .

  6. 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.

  7. The above-named entity certifies that the cost information/documents submitted reflect costs actually incurred.

  8. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  9. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a prerequisite 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.

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


09/15/2020

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