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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:
11909
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WFOX-TV
Channel:
14 (UHF)
File Number:
0000027858
FRN:
0022027601
Date Submitted:
09/24/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

COX TELEVISION JACKSONVILLE, LLC

Doing Business As: COX TELEVISION JACKSONVILLE, LLC

General Manager

11700 CENTRAL PARKWAY, UNIT 2

JACKSONVILLE, FL 32224

United States

+1 (904) 996-0400 generalmanager@actionnewsjax.com Limited Liability Company

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

James Patrick McGue

Cox Television Jacksonville, LLC

J McGue

11700 Central Parkway, Unit 2

Jacksonville, FL 32277

United States

+1 (904) 928-8020 jmcgue@actionnewsjax.com

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. Yes
Briefly describe transition plan Site test for Ch. 14. Remediate PIM. Install three channel combiner (14, 19, 32). Replace DCX 2H Ch32, with Gates ULXTE-50 Ch14 w/ PLMR filter Optimize line and antenna for 14, 19 & 32 Convert existing Gates ULXT Ch32 to Ch14 w/PLMR filter.

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 Retune Existing
Use Primary (Main)
Ownership Owned
Owner 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 Gates
Model ULXT
Year 2015
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 35.1 kW

Primary Transmitter

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Retuning Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New IOT Tubes Number of Tubes (including accessories) needed N/A
New Mask Filter
Power 60 kW
Other Power N/A
New Exciter Is a new exciter needed? No

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 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

Information not provided.

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 backup
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 DCX2H
Year 2001
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 40 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? Yes
Manufacturer
Model ULXTE-50
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 31.7 kW
Justification for New Transmitter 16 year old Comark tube transmitter is not possible to retune per manufacturer; see attachment

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) No
Transformer (480V) Yes
Power 150 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description 400A 208 service, conduit & wiring
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 10

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Antennas

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

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Retune Existing
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? Yes
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 Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Bottom
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 2
Number of Panels 5
Design power capacity in use 50.0 %
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 698.00 MHz
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 1542.0 kW
Manufacturer dielectric
Model tuc-p5-12
Year 2001

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

Facility ID Call Sign
35576 wjax-tv
11909 wfox-tv

Primary Antenna

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Adjustment to Existing Antenna

Section Question Response
Sweep Test of Existing Antenna Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? Yes

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? Yes
Type New
Number of channels supported 3
Frequencies of channels supported RF channel
Frequency N/A

Enter a list of RF channel numbers.

RF Channel Number
19
14
32

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 Utilize Existing
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? Yes
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer Dielectric
Type Rigid
Diameter 7 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 0
Length 1020 feet per run

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

Facility ID Call Sign
35576 wjax-tv
11909 wfox-tv

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

optimize line

Tower has Dielectric Digi line with tunable elbows that will need to be optimized for new channel

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 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 Yes
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 1235223
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 30° 16' 51.9" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 081° 34' 12.2" W-
Overall Structure Height 1042.97 feet
Support Structure Height 925.84 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 7.87 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner SBA Towers II LLC
Date Constructed 01/19/2006

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
51975 WJBT FM
51974 WWJK FM
4754 WJKF-CD DTV
35576 WJAX-TV DTV
29728 WQIK-FM FM
67243 WKSL FM
11909 WFOX-TV DTV
73130 WJCT DTV
73125 WJCT-FM FM

Other Types of Users

Users
KNJY504 AMBULAN

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 tower with candelabra
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Minor Reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower N/A
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

PIM REMEDIATION

Tower must be inspected and rust removed and components replaced to prevent Passive Intermodulation due to Channel 14 assignment. Tower crew to examine tower for sources of PIM and replace components as needed to reduce existence of PIM

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 No
Quantity N/A
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 No
Quantity N/A
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 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 No
Additional Field Engineering Service Yes
Number of Days 5
Justification Tower site inspected for Passive Intermodulation generation and sources identified

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

CH14 testing engineering

MWG will determine steps necessary to prevent interference with land mobile

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 No
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change Yes
FCC License to Cover Application Yes
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

PLMR Notification

Notify all PLMR licensees of our impending broadcasting on CH14

PLMR interference abatement

Improve the reception selectivity and amplifier dynamic range at the various PLMR sites within 65km of WFOX

Main site AC replacement

The supplemental AC system at site is over 25 years old & uses R22 and is no longer serviceable; additional duct work is also needed

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 $2,381,870.00 $2,191,674.66 N/A $1,092,906.88 N/A
Total for all systems $4,011,455.00 $3,476,889.66 N/A $1,957,939.83 N/A
Primary Transmitter ULXT $262,960.00 $308,000.00 $47,586.89
Additional field engineering time, 10-30 days $63,100.00 $60,000.00 ch14 testing N/A N/A
RF Consulting Engineer $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
60 kW mask filter $89,400.00 $143,000.00 CH14 mask filter included in channel change quote Q-80264; Total cost to change ULXT from CH32 to CH14 is 142,760.67 $47,586.89 N/A
UHF and VHF - minor banding issues $105,200.00 $100,000.00 CH14 N/A N/A
Auxiliary Transmitter ULXTE-50 $2,118,910.00 $1,883,674.66 $1,045,319.99
RF Consulting Engineer $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Other Electrical Service: 400A 208 service, conduit & wiring $38,000.00 $38,000.00 N/A $26,862.00 N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA $25,550.00 $24,300.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 31.7 kW $1,040,000.00 $1,040,000.00 This is the manufacturers quote and includes the CH14 mask filter $302,083.33 N/A
Additional field engineering time, 10-30 days $63,100.00 $60,000.00 Federal Engineering will conduct a CH14 to land mobile interference study to identify sites and frequencies that need protection N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW $947,000.00 $716,374.66 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***ULXTE-50; number is manufacturer's quote Includes CH14 mask filter system ($91,986.04) $716,374.66 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Additional field engineering time, 10-30 days Information not provided.
RF Consulting Engineer Information not provided.
60 kW mask filter

Component Description:
This is the 1st of 3 payments to Gates Air for the ULXT channel conversion; includes mask filter
Amount:
$47,586.89
UHF and VHF - minor banding issues Information not provided.
RF Consulting Engineer Information not provided.
Other Electrical Service: 400A 208 service, conduit & wiring

Component Description:
This is the cost for labor and materials for the electrical service for the main ULXTE-50 transmitter
Amount:
$26,862.00
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 31.7 kW

Component Description:
Final payment for Gates Air ULXTE-50; amount reflects spares and tax removed from total
Amount:
$302,083.33
Additional field engineering time, 10-30 days Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW

Component Description:
This is the one third deposit paid to Gates Air Inc for the ULXTE-50
Amount:
$375,615.09

Component Description:
second installment payment of 1/3 for main transmitter
Amount:
$340,759.57

Component Description:
Third payment to Gates Air for ULXTE transmitter; freight and installation to be invoiced separately
Amount:
N/A

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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 $90,930.00 $118,400.00 N/A $103,900.15 N/A
Total for all systems $4,011,455.00 $3,476,889.66 N/A $1,957,939.83 N/A
Primary Antenna tuc-p5-12 $90,930.00 $118,400.00 $103,900.15
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) $84,200.00 $112,000.00 Total cost to install the new combiner; $77000 for the combiner itself; ~10000 in RF components to fit into system and ~25,000 for Gates Air to do the installation. $103,900.15 Total cost to purchase and install the combiner; $77000 for the combiner $10490.35 for the install components $24114.80 for Gates Air to do the install

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep test of existing antenna Information not provided.
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna)

Component Description:
This is invoice 1 of 4 for the parts needed to install the channel combiner
Amount:
$5,884.60

Component Description:
This is invoice 4 of 4 for the parts needed to install the channel combiner
Amount:
$283.34

Component Description:
This is the second payment for the 3 channel combiner
Amount:
$34,650.00

Component Description:
This is for services rendered by Gates Air to install the channel combiner
Amount:
$24,114.80

Component Description:
This is the down payment for the 3 channel combiner
Amount:
$34,650.00

Component Description:
This is invoice 2 of 4 for parts needed to install the combiner
Amount:
$2,966.41

Component Description:
This is invoice 3 of 4 for the parts needed to install the channel combiner
Amount:
$1,351.00

Component Description:
These are the components needed to install the combiner into our system
Amount:
$10,057.04

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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 $6,400.00 $6,400.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $4,011,455.00 $3,476,889.66 N/A $1,957,939.83 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $6,400.00 $6,400.00 $0.00
optimize line $6,400.00 $6,400.00 match line to new channels N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

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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 $823,500.00 $435,000.00 N/A $434,792.00 N/A
Total for all systems $4,011,455.00 $3,476,889.66 N/A $1,957,939.83 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $823,500.00 $435,000.00 $434,792.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Structural engineering tower load study for a documented tower with candelabra $20,000.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
PIM REMEDIATION $435,000.00 $435,000.00 Due to Tower owner requirements original crew replaced with Schrader Tower Services Tower crew to examine tower for sources of PIM and replace components as needed to reduce existence of PIM :SEE ATTACHMENT $434,792.00 The original tower crew for the PIM remediation was unable to meet the tower owners insurance/ vetting requirements due to a previous accident Schrader was the only tower crew we could get to do the work before our original cut over date that SBA accepted

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tall Tower (greater than 500') Information not provided.
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications Information not provided.
Structural engineering tower load study for a documented tower with candelabra Information not provided.
PIM REMEDIATION

Component Description:
Second payment to Schrader for PIM remediation of SBA tower
Amount:
$178,248.50

Component Description:
THis is th edown payment for Schrader Broadcast Services to do the PIM remediation on the SBA tower
Amount:
$178,248.50

Component Description:
This is for overages charged by Scrader due to night work, weather delays and tower owner delays
Amount:
$78,295.00

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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 $248,390.00 $265,650.00 N/A $174,388.16 N/A
Total for all systems $4,011,455.00 $3,476,889.66 N/A $1,957,939.83 N/A
Outside Professional Services $248,390.00 $265,650.00 $174,388.16
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A $1,200.00 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 $10,400.00 Based on invoices and extra work needed to look into land mobile interference we have raised the estimate $10,387.50 antenna plots & TV study
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 $22,000.00 This is actual cost for legal and engineering advisement & documentation per invoices $21,914.50 Due to the complexity of moving to CH14 we required additional engineering and legal assistance
CH14 testing engineering $83,000.00 $83,000.00 MWG will determine steps necessary to prevent interference with land mobile Additionally Federal Engineering will perform a Land Mobile interference study to determine which of the ~3000 Land Mobile licenses will need remediation $82,289.76 N/A
Additional Field Engineering Service, 5 Days $52,000.00 $52,000.00 Tower site inspected for Passive Intermodulation generation and sources identified $47,615.00 Once the initial PIM testing was done it was determined that a visual daytime inspection of the tower was needed (tower king 2.pdf); this increased the cost by $6432.50
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $80,000.00 N/A $8,925.00 RF Analysis
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $4,000.00 N/A $673.20 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 $1,383.20 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
CP engineering
Amount:
$1,200.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
antenna plots & tv study
Amount:
$1,740.00

Component Description:
antenna plots & TV study
Amount:
$8,647.50
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
A&A-Update FCC database account for WFOX for preparation of repack application; research regarding accuracy of license coordinates for WFOX-TV tower for auction repack; FCC repack reimbursement process for WFOX and auction timing
Amount:
$729.10

Component Description:
A&A-Research & Review & emails regarding revised materials FCC Form 399 questions; prepare draft Form 399 amendment in LMS database
Amount:
$3,742.60

Component Description:
Advise on FCC 399 & 399 response
Amount:
$9,525.00

Component Description:
A&A-Research/Review & emails: regarding FCC repack applications & status --$224.40 credit
Amount:
$1,237.60

Component Description:
advise on 399
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
A&A-fact gathering- Further edits to draft Form 399 and finalize and submit same review exhibits regarding FCC Form 399
Amount:
$3,552.60

Component Description:
A&A- Research & emails regarding FCC post-auction channel reassignment public notice Prepare initial draft repack application
Amount:
$820.40

Component Description:
A&A- Prepare correspondence regarding WJAX post-auction repack letter Telephone conference with S. Emery re updating LMS database prior to post-auction repack
Amount:
$361.80

Component Description:
A&A- Review FCC Form 399 draft Emails regarding FCC Form 399 draft prepare overview of FCC Form 399 reimbursement process
Amount:
$1,720.40
CH14 testing engineering

Component Description:
Inside coax with directional coupler; Used by MWG for initial PIM testing
Amount:
$4,370.00

Component Description:
2nd payment to Federal Engineering for the land mobile interference study
Amount:
$13,422.50

Component Description:
1st overnight testing of land mobile interference
Amount:
$1,800.00

Component Description:
Time for MWG for initial WFOX PIM testing
Amount:
$23,857.50

Component Description:
Expenses & Materials for MWG for PIM testing and site visit
Amount:
$11,124.76

Component Description:
Down payment for land mobile interference study
Amount:
$11,770.00

Component Description:
This is the final payment to Federal Engineering for the PLMR interference study; the quoted cost was $41770.00 and the actual total was 41067.5.
Amount:
$15,945.00
Additional Field Engineering Service, 5 Days

Component Description:
SOW: Rig tower and prepare for night work, Terminate 7 inch line and set up probe, Move probe around per engineer, remove termination and bring down to the ground; Line sweep, install connectors on transmission line.
Amount:
$25,840.00

Component Description:
Network analysis of transmission system to determine suitability on ch14. Assist MWG with PIM testing. Test of filters in shop.
Amount:
$15,000.00

Component Description:
TOWER SERVICE Mobilization and inspection of PIM on ground up to 400 foot. Inspection of 12 Bay antenna with Report. 51 man hours x $120; 5 Travel Hours x $75 per hour; 2 night per diem x $140
Amount:
$6,775.00

Component Description:
Inside coax with directional coupler; Used by MWG for initial PIM testing
Amount:
N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed

Component Description:
RF analysis
Amount:
$2,835.00

Component Description:
RF analysis
Amount:
$1,882.50

Component Description:
RF Analysis
Amount:
$2,857.50

Component Description:
RF analysis
Amount:
$1,350.00
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations

Component Description:
analyze & advise review tower lease agreement for repack
Amount:
$673.20
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:
Analysis and advise - Preparation of email to J. Kauffman, A. Hall and D. Siegler regarding FCC post-auction letters concerning construction
Amount:
$74.80

Component Description:
A&A-Email with D. Siegler FCC construction permit filing process
Amount:
$149.60

Component Description:
A & A - Calls, email & preparation of FCC construction permit filings
Amount:
$1,158.80

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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 $460,365.00 $459,765.00 N/A $151,952.64 N/A
Total for all systems $4,011,455.00 $3,476,889.66 N/A $1,957,939.83 N/A
Other Expenses $460,365.00 $459,765.00 $151,952.64
Equipment Storage $5,000.00 $5,000.00 possible coordination issues may require storage N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $5,000.00 $5,000.00 possible coordination issues may require storage N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $2,500.00 $2,500.00 glycol and beam supply disposal $2,090.39 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $325.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $1,070.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $11,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Main site AC replacement $12,695.00 $12,695.00 the supplemental AC system at the main site was installed in 1994 and uses R22, it is no ;longer serviceable additional duct work is needed to get the air to the location of the new transmitter N/A N/A
PLMR interference abatement $405,775.00 $405,775.00 Estimate determined from Murphy Comm quote to test 323 sites and install equipment at 100 $115,175 plus required hardware for abatement at 100 sites $145,162.25 N/A
PLMR Notification $11,400.00 $11,400.00 Notification of PLMR licensees within 65km of WFOX's impending CH14 broadcasting $4,700.00 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $2,500.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $2,500.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Equipment Storage Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges Information not provided.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)

Component Description:
recycling of glycol removed form DCX transmitter
Amount:
$1,049.89

Component Description:
recycling the oil from the HV beam supplies from the DCX
Amount:
$1,040.50
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification Information not provided.
Main site AC replacement Information not provided.
PLMR interference abatement

Component Description:
Federal Engineering was retained to assist in the mitigation process to help insure all potential PLMR licencees were addressed this is the invoice for June 2020
Amount:
$27,926.25

Component Description:
Federal Engineering was retained to assist in the mitigation process to help insure all potential PLMR licencees were addressed this is the invoice for May 2020
Amount:
$23,430.00

Component Description:
This was for the tower crew to install a MFC custom filter box on the SBA tower
Amount:
$8,640.00

Component Description:
This is for additional parts for the two custom filters for CH14 interference
Amount:
$3,100.00

Component Description:
This was for one night of interference testing at the American tower site on Newton Road in Jacksonville
Amount:
$1,800.00

Component Description:
Payment for 2x prototype filters for two closest towers to SBA for land mobile protection
Amount:
$32,816.00

Component Description:
A low PIM antenna was ordered for the SBA tower but not received when the MFC box was installed This was for the tower crew to install the antenna and remove original TTA
Amount:
$7,560.00

Component Description:
A third tower site was determined to be susceptible to interference and a third MFC box was ordered; this is the invoice for that box
Amount:
$31,640.00

Component Description:
10 CH14 Band Stop filters to be used on PLMR sites susceptible to CH14 interference
Amount:
$8,250.00
PLMR Notification

Component Description:
Provided notifications to and a data base of PLMR users that may be affected by our channel change
Amount:
$4,700.00
MVPD Notification of Channel Change Information not provided.
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $4,011,455.00 $3,476,889.66 $1,957,939.83

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.

James Patrick McGue

RF Engineer


09/24/2020

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