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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:
23341
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WTAJ-TV
Channel:
24 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028759
FRN:
0009961889
Date Submitted:
04/26/2021

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Nexstar Media Inc.

Elizabeth Ryder

545 E. JOHN CARPENTER FREEWAY

SUITE 700

IRVING, TX 75062

United States

+1 (972) 373-8800 eryder@nexstar.tv Corporation

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

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Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

Elizabeth Ryder

General Counsel

Nexstar Media Inc.

Elizabeth Ryder

545 E. John Carpenter Freeway

Suite 700

Irving, TX 75062

United States

+1 (972) 373-8800 eryder@nexstar.tv

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 Purchase new transmitter, antenna and line. Map and analyze tower; design and implement modifications if required. See attached

Transmitters

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Section Question Response
Transmitter Related Expenses Do you have transmitter related expenses? Yes

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Add Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Auxiliary
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 TTUF1000FT
Year 2003
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 0.4 kW

Auxiliary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Manufacturer
Model TMU9evo-1
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 0.4 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Manufacturer is out of business.

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) Yes
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 2 inches
Length 100.0 feet
Other Electrical Service No
Description N/A
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? No
Type N/A
Size N/A
Other Size N/A
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? No
Size N/A
Channel 14 Costs Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? N/A
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? N/A
Is additional field engineering time needed? N/A
Number of Days N/A

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

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 Visionary HP30SDW
Year 2007
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Single
Power Capacity 30 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 THU9EVO-30
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 46 kW
Justification for New Transmitter The manufacturer of the existing transmitter is out of business and no factory support is available for the existing transmitter. A new Comark Paragon MSDC IOT transmitter is the basis for a replacement as suggested by the FCC. Final is R&S THU9evo-30.

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) Yes
Transformer (480V) Yes
Power 150 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 3 inches
Length 100.0 feet
Other Electrical Service No
Description N/A
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? No
Type N/A
Size N/A
Other Size N/A
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? No
Size N/A
Channel 14 Costs Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? N/A
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? N/A
Is additional field engineering time needed? N/A
Number of Days N/A

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Concrete Pad and Ice Shield

concrete pad for heat exchangers, pumps, and ice bridge to the tower.

Additional Interior RF System

Additional Interior RF System

Additional Transmitter Costs

Additional Transmitter Costs

Transmitter building Modification . Repairs

RePack Transmitter building modifications and repairs for new transmitter. Please see Lechner Enterprises quote attached.

Transmitter Electrical Services

Transmitter Electrical Services

Antennas

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

Auxiliary Antenna

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Add Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Auxiliary
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this antenna currently shared with any other stations? No
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 Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 3.33 kW
Manufacturer
Model SL-8
Year 2002

Auxiliary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Auxiliary
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
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: 3.33 kW
Manufacturer
Model TBD
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna The existing primary antenna is a single channel slotted coaxial which cannot accommodate the assigned channel.

Auxiliary 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 3 1/8 inches inches
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

Auxiliary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? No
Is the existing antenna directional? Yes
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 883.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ATL32H3-H50-32
Year 2007

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class 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: 499.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-30GTH/VP-R 04
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna The existing primary antenna is a single channel slotted coaxial which cannot accommodate the assigned channel. Moving to top mount.

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?
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?
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

Name Description

Strobe Light Parts for Antenna

Parts to use Strobe light for New Antenna

Transmission Line

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

Auxiliary Transmission Line

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Add Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Utilize Existing
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Auxiliary
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this transmission currently shared with any other stations? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer RCA
Type Rigid
Diameter 3 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 315 feet per run

Auxiliary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Sweep Tests

Sweep line to confirm operation on assigned channel

Primary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 3/4 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 185 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 3/4 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 210 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line New line to feed the new top mounted antenna

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 Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? No
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) N/A
Others Types of Users N/A
Is tower documented for structural analysis? No
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1026694
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 40° 34' 01.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 078° 26' 29.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 269.68 feet
Support Structure Height 202.10 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 2552.79 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
Date Constructed 01/01/1996


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 undocumented/poorly documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Major 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

Name Description

Modifications to accommodate New Primary Antenna

Weather Days, Elongating holes for Antenna Installation, Additional Day of Crane Charges.

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 750
Explanation Schedule and coordinate multiple vendors, complete progress reports, and update Schedule 399. Station does not have available personnel or personnel trained in project management for such complex projects. Internal accounting and Project management.
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 No
Environmental Assessment No
ASR Modification No
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations No
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service Yes
Number of Days 17
Justification It will be necessary to survey the site, plan the equipment, develop specifications for purchasing, and oversee multiple vendor RF projects. Station does not have available personnel or personnel trained in such services.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
Is Remediation needed? No
Facility Expenses Name N/A
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed N/A
Name N/A
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? Yes
Permit and Filing Costs Local Zoning No
Non-zoning permits Yes
BLM or NFS Coordination 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? 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

Name Description

Equipment Rentals

Equipment Rentals

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 $1,797,669.00 $899,319.00 N/A $862,867.35 N/A
Total for all systems $3,405,495.00 $2,251,615.10 N/A $1,485,889.26 N/A
Primary Transmitter THU9EVO-30 $1,726,169.00 $856,119.00 $832,167.35
Transmitter Electrical Services $795.00 $795.00 Disconnect high voltage equipment; see Cogan quote 1519 $794.32 N/A
Transmitter building Modification . Repairs $1,860.00 $1,860.00 RePack Transmitter building modifications and repairs for new transmitter. Please see Lechner Enterprises quote attached. $1,860.00 N/A
Additional Transmitter Costs $8,964.00 $8,964.00 See Rohde & Schwarz quote 199615.1 $8,964.00 N/A
Additional Interior RF System $140,000.00 $140,000.00 N/A $140,000.00 N/A
Concrete Pad and Ice Shield $32,600.00 $32,600.00 See MultiComm and Lechner proposals $32,599.03 N/A
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $5,200.00 $4,900.00 N/A N/A N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA $25,550.00 $24,300.00 N/A $24,300.00 N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $36,300.00 N/A $17,250.00 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW $1,473,000.00 $606,400.00 Total cost $918,005 less ($311,605) upgrade cost which is not reimbursable; see Rohde & Schwarz quote 133282.3 $606,400.00 N/A
Auxiliary Transmitter TMU9evo-1 $71,500.00 $43,200.00 $30,700.00
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $2,600.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 0.4 kW $30,700.00 $30,700.00 See Rohde & Schwarz quote 235730.1 $30,700.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Transmitter Electrical Services

Component Description:
Electrical services
Amount:
$794.32
Transmitter building Modification . Repairs

Component Description:
Transmitter building repairs
Amount:
$1,860.00
Additional Transmitter Costs

Component Description:
Additional transmitter costs
Amount:
$8,964.00
Additional Interior RF System

Component Description:
Transmitter installation and electrical services, installment #1
Amount:
$70,000.00

Component Description:
Transmitter installation and electrical services, installment #2
Amount:
$70,000.00
Concrete Pad and Ice Shield

Component Description:
Additional work done on ice shield
Amount:
$2,014.00

Component Description:
Installation of ice shielding from transmitter building to the tower - 25% installment payment
Amount:
$6,692.51

Component Description:
Installation of ice shielding from transmitter building to the tower - 75% installment payment
Amount:
$20,077.52

Component Description:
Concrete pad, installment #1
Amount:
$1,907.50

Component Description:
Concrete pad, installment #2
Amount:
$1,907.50

Component Description:
Concrete pad, installment #1
Amount:
$1,907.50
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA

Component Description:
Transmitter installation and electrical services, installment #1
Amount:
$12,150.00

Component Description:
Transmitter installation and electrical services, installment #2
Amount:
$12,150.00
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp

Component Description:
Transmitter installation and electrical services, installment #1
Amount:
$8,625.00

Component Description:
Transmitter installation and electrical services, installment #2
Amount:
$8,625.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW

Component Description:
Transmitter, installment #3, less upgrade cost
Amount:
$60,640.00

Component Description:
Transmitter, installment #2, less upgrade cost
Amount:
$394,160.00

Component Description:
Transmitter, installment #1, less cost of upgrade
Amount:
$151,600.00
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp Information not provided.
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 0.4 kW

Component Description:
Auxiliary transmitter, installment #1
Amount:
$7,675.00

Component Description:
Auxiliary transmitter, installment #2
Amount:
$23,025.00

Component Description:
Auxiliary transmitter, installment #1
Amount:
$7,675.00

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 $684,770.00 $349,906.00 N/A $222,606.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,405,495.00 $2,251,615.10 N/A $1,485,889.26 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-30GTH/VP-R 04 $557,030.00 $224,106.00 $222,606.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $10,298.00 Cost reduced from $11,700 to $10,298 per Dielectric quote DMS134-5 $10,298.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $20,590.80 Balance remaining on antenna; correction made from HPol to Vpol on 399; Total cost per Dielectric quote DMS134-5 $236,658 less vpol ($30,750) and less amounts submitted previously ($185,317.20) $20,590.80 N/A
Strobe Light Parts for Antenna $1,500.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized $247,000.00 $185,317.20 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***Cost reduced from $235,000 to $205,908 per Dielectric quote DMS134-5 antenna cost $236,658 less vpol ($30,750) which is not reimbursable $185,317.20 N/A
Auxiliary Antenna TBD $127,740.00 $125,800.00 $0.00
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $22,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) $7,600.00 $7,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 3 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized $85,000.00 $85,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

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

Component Description:
Elbow complex, balance due
Amount:
$1,029.80

Component Description:
Elbow complex, installment #2, line 3 of invoice
Amount:
$4,634.10

Component Description:
Elbow complex, installment #1, line 3 of invoice
Amount:
$4,634.10
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
Main antenna, balance due
Amount:
$20,590.80
Strobe Light Parts for Antenna Information not provided.
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
Sweep test
Amount:
$6,400.00
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized

Component Description:
Main antenna, installment #1, line 1 of invoice
Amount:
$92,658.60

Component Description:
Main antenna, installment #2, line 1 of invoice
Amount:
$92,658.60
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) Information not provided.
Sweep test of existing antenna Information not provided.
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 3 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized Information not provided.

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 $48,820.00 $61,464.10 N/A $55,064.10 N/A
Total for all systems $3,405,495.00 $2,251,615.10 N/A $1,485,889.26 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $42,420.00 $55,064.10 $55,064.10
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $42,420.00 $55,064.10 Cost per Dielectric quote DMS134-5 $55,064.10 N/A
Auxiliary Transmission Line $6,400.00 $6,400.00 $0.00
Sweep Tests $6,400.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

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

Component Description:
Transmission line, installment #2, line 4 of invoice
Amount:
$24,778.85

Component Description:
Transmission line, installment #1, line 4 of invoice
Amount:
$24,778.85

Component Description:
Transmission line, balance due
Amount:
$5,506.40
Sweep Tests 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 $553,507.00 $628,707.00 N/A $206,700.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,405,495.00 $2,251,615.10 N/A $1,485,889.26 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $553,507.00 $628,707.00 $206,700.00
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $34,500.00 See related invoices/quotes $34,500.00 N/A
Modifications to accommodate New Primary Antenna $22,007.00 $22,007.00 See PCI Addendum to Proposal 19360-5 $0.00 N/A
Short Tower (less than 500') $84,200.00 $172,200.00 Proposal from Precision Communications # 19360-5 for Antenna and transmission line work was more than expected. $172,200.00 N/A
Major tower reinforcement/modifications $421,000.00 $400,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study

Component Description:
Structural analysis
Amount:
$500.00

Component Description:
Structural analysis, installment #2
Amount:
$6,566.25

Component Description:
Structural analysis
Amount:
$621.25

Component Description:
Structural analysis, installment #3
Amount:
$2,412.50

Component Description:
Structural analysis
Amount:
$14,050.00

Component Description:
Structural analysis services, installment #1
Amount:
$2,888.75

Component Description:
Structural analysis, balance due
Amount:
$5,461.25

Component Description:
Structural analysis
Amount:
$2,000.00
Modifications to accommodate New Primary Antenna

Component Description:
Weather delays and additional work
Amount:
$22,007.00

Component Description:
Main antenna installation weather days and added costs
Amount:
$22,007.00
Short Tower (less than 500')

Component Description:
Main antenna installation, installment #1
Amount:
$114,800.00

Component Description:
Main antenna installation, installment #2
Amount:
$57,400.00
Major tower reinforcement/modifications Information not provided.

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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 $183,210.00 $175,250.00 N/A $56,693.50 N/A
Total for all systems $3,405,495.00 $2,251,615.10 N/A $1,485,889.26 N/A
Outside Professional Services $183,210.00 $175,250.00 $56,693.50
Project management of the transition $118,500.00 $112,500.00 750 hours budgeted $56,068.50 N/A
Additional Field Engineering Service, 17 Days $34,000.00 $34,000.00 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 -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 N/A N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 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 $625.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A N/A 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

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Project management services Aug 2019
Amount:
$185.00

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$352.50

Component Description:
Project management services June 2019
Amount:
$65.00

Component Description:
Project management services Sep 2019
Amount:
$140.00

Component Description:
Project management services, items 1-3, 5-6 from invoice summary
Amount:
$2,301.50

Component Description:
Project management services Sep 2018
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
Project management services 6.29.19 through 7.26.19
Amount:
$782.00

Component Description:
Project management services 4.27.19 through 5.31.19
Amount:
$600.00

Component Description:
Project management services Aug 2019
Amount:
$390.00

Component Description:
Project management services April 2019
Amount:
$123.50

Component Description:
Project management services Feb 2020
Amount:
$65.00

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$260.00

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$158.00

Component Description:
Project management services 6.1.19 through 6.28.19
Amount:
$600.00

Component Description:
Project management services 12.1.18 through 1.31.19
Amount:
$975.00

Component Description:
Project management services Jan 2019
Amount:
$125.00

Component Description:
Project Management for Structural Analysis and Tower Modifications period 1/1/18 to 1/26/18
Amount:
$1,875.00

Component Description:
Project Management for Structural Analysis and Tower Modifications including consultants Kessler and Gehman Associates. Services from May 27, 2017 through June 30, 2017.
Amount:
$13,500.00

Component Description:
399 submit invoices March 2019
Amount:
$338.00

Component Description:
Project management services July 2019
Amount:
$260.00

Component Description:
Project management services June 2019
Amount:
$110.00

Component Description:
Project management services 7.28.18 through 9.28.18
Amount:
$6,345.00

Component Description:
Project management services 9.29.18 through 10.26.18
Amount:
$1,200.00

Component Description:
Project management services 5.26.18 through 6.29.18
Amount:
$5,190.00

Component Description:
Project Management for Structural Analysis and Tower Modifications period 10/27/17 to 12/31/17
Amount:
$3,975.00

Component Description:
Project management services 10.27.18 through 11.30.18
Amount:
$1,350.00

Component Description:
Project Management for Structural Analysis and Tower Modifications for services from June 30, 2018 through July 27, 2018.
Amount:
$1,800.00

Component Description:
Project management services Nov 2018
Amount:
$50.00

Component Description:
Project management services Oct 2018
Amount:
$50.00

Component Description:
Project management services 3.30.19 to 4.26.19
Amount:
$750.00

Component Description:
Project management services 2.1.19 through 3.1.19
Amount:
$3,550.00

Component Description:
Project Management for Structural Analysis and Tower Modifications including consultants Kessler and Gehman Associates. Services from January 27, 2018 through February 23, 2018.
Amount:
$1,500.00

Component Description:
Project management services
Amount:
$6,763.00

Component Description:
Project management services 3.2.19 through 3.29.19
Amount:
$375.00
Additional Field Engineering Service, 17 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 request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Prepare Engineering Portion of License to Cover
Amount:
$625.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development Information not provided.
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form 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 $137,519.00 $136,969.00 N/A $81,958.31 N/A
Total for all systems $3,405,495.00 $2,251,615.10 N/A $1,485,889.26 N/A
Other Expenses $137,519.00 $136,969.00 $81,958.31
Equipment Rentals $704.00 $704.00 See related invoices $703.46 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $3,500.00 $3,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $16,000.00 $16,000.00 N/A $930.00 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $31,265.00 $31,265.00 Total per quote from USA Commercial Estimate EST-5 rev and Boyer Refrigeration 191379 $31,265.00 N/A
Non-zoning permits $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $11,000.00 N/A $1,940.00 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $2,000.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $47,500.00 $47,500.00 See related invoices $47,119.85 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Equipment Rentals

Component Description:
Dumpster rental and disposal
Amount:
$329.52

Component Description:
Dumpster rental and disposal
Amount:
$373.94
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage

Component Description:
Main antenna storage cost
Amount:
$930.00
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)

Component Description:
Transmitter building disposal costs
Amount:
$2,765.00

Component Description:
Removal services
Amount:
$28,500.00
Non-zoning permits Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Notification of medical facilities
Amount:
$1,940.00
MVPD Notification of Channel Change Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Main antenna freight cost
Amount:
$9,286.85

Component Description:
Transmitter consolidation services
Amount:
$20,909.00

Component Description:
Auxiliary transmitter consolidation services
Amount:
$16,924.00

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $3,405,495.00 $2,251,615.10 $1,485,889.26

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.

Elizabeth Ryder

General Counsel


04/26/2021

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.

Elizabeth Ryder

General Counsel


04/26/2021

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