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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:
71871
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WZPX-TV
Channel:
21 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028412
FRN:
0030297451
Date Submitted:
10/06/2020

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 #1056751 to ASR #1005400. Replace non-retunable transmitter, install top mounted antenna and transmission line to operate on post-repack channel.

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 DCX
Year 2002
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 HPTV-PRLX-U14
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 22.7 kW
Justification for New Transmitter See attached Transmitter Exhibits. 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 for replacement transmitter
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Cooling Only
Size 15 tons
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

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Removal of Existing Equipment

Removal of existing transmitters and equipment / Site Prep

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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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? No
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type 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: 212.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-18DSC-R03
Year 2002

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 Side 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: 300.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-20DSC/VP-R C170
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna See attached Antenna Exhibit

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 4 1/16 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? 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.

Interim Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
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 Type Class Full Power
Mounting Side 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: 20.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-8WB-R C160
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna Interim antenna needed to meet repack deadline

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? S
Feed Line Size 4 1/16 inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an 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

Interim 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 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 4 1/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1150 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 4 1/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 850 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line See attached Antenna Exhibit

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Sweep existing transmission line

Sweep existing transmission line

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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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? 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? No
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1005400
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 42° 34' 15.5" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 085° 28' 08.9" W-
Overall Structure Height 966.85 feet
Support Structure Height 907.47 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 986.86 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
Date Constructed 10/18/2017

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
167892 WOLP-CD DTV
36838 WOOD-TV 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: No reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

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? 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? Unknown
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1056751
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 42° 40' 45.3" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 085° 03' 56.4" W-
Overall Structure Height 1061.01 feet
Support Structure Height 1003.92 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 895.99 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC.
Date Constructed 03/22/1995


Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? Yes
Number of Hours 180
Explanation Required by tower landlord
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

Name Description

Impact Study

Cost of LPTV impact analysis

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 Yes
FCC License to Cover Application Yes
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application Yes
Other Miscellaneous Expenses Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? 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 $1,183,891.00 $789,735.12 N/A $764,735.12 N/A
Total for all systems $2,333,891.78 $1,840,032.90 N/A $1,607,094.15 N/A
Primary Transmitter HPTV-PRLX-U14 $1,183,891.00 $789,735.12 $764,735.12
Removal of Existing Equipment $30,200.00 $30,200.00 See attached WZPX-Skyline Equipment Removal EST21379 $30,200.00 N/A
RF Interconnect $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
15 Ton system $55,800.00 $35,500.00 Please see attached Seaman's Mechanical Quote #20713. $35,500.00 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW $947,000.00 $573,144.12 See attached Hitachi Comark Quote #P3469PRLXU14-011818-R1. Please also see attached Hitachi Comark Quote #P3469R3 Change Order 6-19-2019. Inclusive of 6% Taxes. $573,144.12 Sub-total equals estimated cost.
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation for replacement transmitter $125,891.00 $125,891.00 Electrical installation of transmitter and HVAC units. Please see attached Delta Electric Quote WZPX 7-24-2019 and 2019-08-26 Delta Electric Quote WZPX. $125,891.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Removal of Existing Equipment

Component Description:
Cost to remove old transmitter equipment. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance are attached.
Amount:
$30,200.00
RF Interconnect Information not provided.
15 Ton system

Component Description:
50% deposit for installation of HVAC. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$17,750.00

Component Description:
Balance due payment for installation of HVAC. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$17,750.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW

Component Description:
30% "deposit due with order" and 50% "due within 60 days of order" for additional components for primary transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$12,162.02

Component Description:
20% "due upon proof of performance" for primary transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$111,588.32

Component Description:
30% "deposit" payment for Comark Transmitter. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$167,382.48

Component Description:
50% "progress" payment on Comark transmitter. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$278,970.80

Component Description:
20% "due upon proof of performance" for additional components for primary transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$3,040.50
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation for replacement transmitter

Component Description:
Cost of additional work needed for electrical installation. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$33,991.00

Component Description:
50% "balance due" cost of electrical installation services. Supporting documentation is attached. Invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$45,950.00

Component Description:
50% cost of electrical installation services. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$45,950.00

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 $293,981.25 $201,463.93 N/A $230,665.18 N/A
Total for all systems $2,333,891.78 $1,840,032.90 N/A $1,607,094.15 N/A
Interim Antenna TFU-8WB-R C160 $27,531.25 $14,012.75 $43,214.00
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $0.00 Equipment was never installed and returned so sweep did not happen. $0.00 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) $9,570.00 $2,781.50 25% charge after return of unused interim antenna equipment. $2,781.50 N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 20 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized $11,231.25 $11,231.25 25% charge after return of unused interim antenna equipment. $40,432.50 Dielectric #MAN01360 should be zeroed out. Equipment was unused and returned to vendor, ION was credited back 75% of cost after restocking.
Primary Antenna TFU-20DSC/VP-R C170 $266,450.00 $187,451.18 $187,451.18
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna -- 200-500 kW, elliptically or circularly polarized $227,000.00 $142,543.50 Cost of primary antenna. Please see Dielectric Quote #DMS041-5. Cost estimate does not include Vpol. Plus applicable sales tax $142,543.50 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) $9,570.00 $21,097.18 Please see Dielectric Quote #DMS041-5 and Quote #900139CMZ-WZPX and 2019-10-10 Dielectric Change Order WZPX. Plus applicable sales tax $21,097.18 N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $17,410.50 Please see Dielectric Quote #DMS041-5. Plus applicable sales tax $17,410.50 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
25% "with order" payment for repack sweep for interim antenna. Supporting documentation and explanation for interim antenna is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,600.00

Component Description:
65% "prior to shipment" payment for repack sweep for interim antenna. Supporting documentation and explanation for interim antenna is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,160.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
25% of interim elbow after return of equipment and credit issued.
Amount:
$2,781.50

Component Description:
65% "prior to shipment" payment for elbow complex for interim antenna. Supporting documentation and explanation for interim antenna is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$7,231.90

Component Description:
10% "balance" payment for elbow complex for interim antenna. Supporting documentation and explanation of interim antenna is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,112.60

Component Description:
25% "with order" payment for elbow complex for interim antenna. Supporting documentation and explanation for interim antenna is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,781.50
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 20 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
25% of interim antenna after return of equipment and credit issued.
Amount:
$11,231.25

Component Description:
65% "prior to shipment" payment for interim antenna. Supporting documentation and explanation for interim antenna is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$29,201.25

Component Description:
25% "with order" payment for interim antenna. Supporting documentation and explanation for interim antenna is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$11,231.25

Component Description:
10% "balance" payment for interim antenna. Supporting documentation and explanation for interim antenna is attached.
Amount:
$4,492.50
Sweep test of existing antenna

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

Component Description:
25% "with order" payment for repack sweep operations. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$1,600.00

Component Description:
10% "after sweep" payment for repack sweep operations. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$640.00
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna -- 200-500 kW, elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
Sales tax for primary antenna. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$8,068.50

Component Description:
65% "prior to shipment" payment for primary antenna. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$87,408.75

Component Description:
25% "with order" payment for primary antenna. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$33,618.75

Component Description:
10% "balance after sweep" payment for primary antenna. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance is attached.
Amount:
$13,447.50
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
Sales tax charge for additional elbow equipment. Supporting documentation and cover letter attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$471.00

Component Description:
Sales tax for main elbow complex. Supporting documentation and cover letter attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$502.68

Component Description:
65% "prior to shipment" payment for primary elbow complex. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$5,445.70

Component Description:
Cost of additional pieces for elbow complex. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$3,675.00

Component Description:
25% "with order" payment for primary elbow complex. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$2,094.50

Component Description:
Cost of additional pieces for main elbow complex. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$7,850.00

Component Description:
10% "balance after sweep" payment for primary elbow complex. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$837.80

Component Description:
Sales tax charge for additional elbow equipment. Supporting documentation and cover letter attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$220.50
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost)

Component Description:
Sales tax for antenna mounting brackets. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$985.50

Component Description:
65% "prior to shipment" payment for antenna mounting brackets. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$10,676.25

Component Description:
25% "with order" payment for antenna mounting brackets. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$4,106.25

Component Description:
10% "balance after sweep" payment for antenna mounting brackets. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance is attached.
Amount:
$1,642.50

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 $127,100.00 $104,822.46 N/A $98,422.46 N/A
Total for all systems $2,333,891.78 $1,840,032.90 N/A $1,607,094.15 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $127,100.00 $104,822.46 $98,422.46
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16" $120,700.00 $98,422.46 Please see Dielectric Quote #DMS041-5 and #900139CMZ-WZPX. Plus sales tax. $98,422.46 N/A
Sweep existing transmission line $6,400.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16"

Component Description:
Sales tax for main transmission line. Supporting documentation and cover letter attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,800.64

Component Description:
65% "prior to shipment" payment for primary transmission line and transmission line cut pieces. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$55,980.02

Component Description:
Cost of additional transmission line pieces and components. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$6,286.00

Component Description:
25% "with order" payment for primary transmission line and transmission line cut pieces. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$21,530.78

Component Description:
10% "balance after sweep" payment for pieces of cut transmission line. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$611.26

Component Description:
Sales tax charge for additional transmission line equipment. Supporting documentation and cover letter attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$377.16

Component Description:
Sales tax for cut pieces of main transmission line. Supporting documentation and cover letter attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$835.54

Component Description:
10% "balance after sweep" payment for primary transmission line. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$8,001.06
Sweep existing transmission line Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $433,600.00 $474,900.00 N/A $474,900.00 N/A
Total for all systems $2,333,891.78 $1,840,032.90 N/A $1,607,094.15 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $210,500.00 $142,600.00 $142,600.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $142,600.00 Please see WZPX antenna removal quote Worldwide. $20k deposit was applied to work on other tower. Plus weather delays $142,600.00 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $223,100.00 $332,300.00 $332,300.00
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $10,300.00 Please see attached quotes from Malouf Engineering and Elevated Structural $10,300.00 N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $322,000.00 Worldwide Communications Quotes S-19-941 WZPX and S-19-981. Amount in excess of quote are from weather delays charges and sales tax. The $20,000 reimbursed on the other tower was also applied to this cost. $322,000.00 N/A

Components

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

Component Description:
25% "balance" payment for tower services to remove old equipment. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance are attached.
Amount:
$30,000.00

Component Description:
Cost of weather delays during tower services to remove old antenna equipment. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,600.00

Component Description:
75% "deposit" payment for tower services to remove old equipment. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance are attached.
Amount:
$90,000.00

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
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
Cost to have structural analysis of tower. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$5,000.00

Component Description:
Cost to have structural analysis of tower. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
Cost to have engineering firm review tower rigging and installation plan. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$2,800.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
Cost of weather delays during tower rigging and installations. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$9,100.00

Component Description:
75% "deposit" to rig tower and install new antenna. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$142,500.00

Component Description:
Sales tax for rigging tower and installing new antenna. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$12,000.00

Component Description:
Cost of weather delays during tower rigging and installations. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$7,150.00

Component Description:
Cost to install a transmission line bridge and install transmission line to transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$85,000.00

Component Description:
Cost of weather delays during tower rigging and installations. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$13,650.00

Component Description:
25% "balance due" to rig tower and install new antenna. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$47,500.00

Component Description:
Sales tax for installing a transmission line bridge and installing transmission line to transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$5,100.00

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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 $189,900.00 $172,296.86 N/A $8,141.86 N/A
Total for all systems $2,333,891.78 $1,840,032.90 N/A $1,607,094.15 N/A
Outside Professional Services $189,900.00 $172,296.86 $8,141.86
Impact Study $250.00 $250.00 Please see du Treil #243242 $250.00 N/A
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A 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
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
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 $5,766.86 Please see attached invoices from Cooley with detailed backup $5,766.86 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 N/A 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 $125.00 N/A
Project management of the transition $28,440.00 $18,530.00 See AT Exhibit for more information. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Impact Study

Component Description:
Cost to perform LPTV impact analysis. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$250.00
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
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.
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form 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:
Legal fees associated with filing construction permit application. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$486.00

Component Description:
WZPX portion of legal fees for repack work. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$537.87

Component Description:
Invoice for WZPX'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

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 WZPX'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. Cover letter, hourly supporting documentation and invoice attached.
Amount:
$4,742.99
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Cost of engineering 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 engineering consultant work for new channel assignment and antenna development. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$62.50

Component Description:
Cost of engineering consultant work for new channel assignment and antenna development. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$62.50
Project management of the transition 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 $105,419.53 $96,814.53 N/A $30,229.53 N/A
Total for all systems $2,333,891.78 $1,840,032.90 N/A $1,607,094.15 N/A
Other Expenses $105,419.53 $96,814.53 $30,229.53
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $2,400.00 $2,400.00 Needed to send 2nd notification due to transition timing change because of dependencies $2,400.00 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
Equipment Storage $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Local Zoning $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 N/A N/A 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 $3,000.00 N/A $3,000.00 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $24,829.53 $24,829.53 Amount ION has been billed by vendors for shipping of equipment needed for repack. $24,829.53 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
Cost of MVPD notification for channel change. A second notification was needed due to a transition timing change to avoid interference with dependencies. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,200.00

Component Description:
Cost of MVPD notifications for channel change. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,200.00
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage Information not provided.
Non-zoning permits Information not provided.
Local Zoning Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
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

Component Description:
Cost of medical notifications for channel change. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$3,000.00
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Sales tax charge for freight to ship additional elbow equipment. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$75.01

Component Description:
Cost of freight for cut pieces of transmission line and elbow. Supporting documentation and explanation for expedited freight is attached.
Amount:
$1,250.19

Component Description:
Cost of freight for delivery of interim antenna. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$2,413.15

Component Description:
Cost of shipping for main transmitter package. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$13,278.03

Component Description:
Cost of freight for main antenna package. Supporting documentation and justification for expedited shipping is attached.
Amount:
$7,813.15

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $2,333,891.78 $1,840,032.90 $1,607,094.15

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


10/06/2020

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


10/06/2020

Attachments

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