| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WLPC LLC Doing Business As: WLPC TV40 DETROIT |
Dr. Glenn R. Plummer 23705 PLYMOUTH RD Redford, MI 48239 United States |
+1 (313) 848-4628 | PASTORPLUMMER@AOL.COM | Limited Liability Company |
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Jim McPhetridge Broadcast Engineer Wes Broadcast Consultants, Inc. |
Jim McPhetridge 228 Flynn Drive El Paso, TX 79932 United States |
+1 (915) 892-2775 | jmcphetridge@sbcglobal.net |
| 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 | This application is to convert Channel 40 to Channel 28. We will replace the existing antenna, transmitter, and RF filter system. We are currently broadcasting Circular Polarized, & and plan to replicate existing facilities. See attached Plan. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Leased | |
| Owner | Bishop Jackson | |
| 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 | TTHDU-1000 | |
| Year | 2011 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power Capacity | 1.0 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | NV7340V | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 3.4 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | A new transmitter is needed because the existing unit is owned by former lease client Bishop Jackson. |
| 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 | Power divider and other electrical services | |
| 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 |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Primary Transmitter installation |
Primary Transmitter installation expenses required for repack. |
Primary Transmitter Mask Filter |
Mask filter required for primary transmitter due to repack |
Primary Transmitter - Internal Transmission Line |
Internal Transmission Line required for primary transmitter |
Primary Transmitter - Exciter |
Exciter required for transmitter operation on repack channel |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Leased | |
| Owner | Bishop Jackson | |
| 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 | Class A |
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Circular | |
| Type | Broadband Panel | |
| Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
| Number of Panels | 4 | |
| Design power capacity in use | 50.0 % | |
| Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
| Upper Limit | 690.00 MHz | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 1.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | K723147/K733147 | |
| Year | 2011 |
| 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? | 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 | Class A |
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Circular | |
| Type | Broadband Panel | |
| Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
| Number of Panels/Bays | 4 | |
| Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
| Upper Limit | 702.00 MHz | |
| Design power capacity in use | 50.0 % | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 4.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | UTV-01E | |
| Year | 2017 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | The existing Antenna is owned by former LMA client Bishop. Jackson |
| 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? | No |
| Broadband or Single Channel? | N/A | |
| Feed Line Size | N/A | |
| Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | No |
| Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
| Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Leased | |
| Owner | Bishop Jackson | |
| 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 | Flexible Foam | |
| Diameter | Other | |
| Other Diameter | 2 2/8 inches | |
| Segment Length | N/A | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 134 feet per run |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Type | Flexible Foam | |
| Diameter | Other | |
| Other Diameter | 2 2/8 inches | |
| Segment Length | N/A | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 134 feet per run | |
| Justification for New Transmission Line | The current owner of the line is the Bishop Jackson a former lease client. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
| Number of Hours | 645 | |
| Explanation | Project Management is needed to oversee the construction of the Repack Transmission Facility from Ch 40 to Ch 28. To include transmitter, line and antenna installation. | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | No | |
| Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers | No | |
| RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
| RF exposure measurements | No | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
| Number of Days | N/A | |
| Justification | N/A |
| 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? | No | |
| 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)? | No |
| Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | Yes | |
| Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | No | |
| 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? | No |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $196,083.79 | $132,683.79 | N/A | $116,963.79 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $376,836.73 | $301,401.73 | N/A | $160,003.15 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter NV7340V | $196,083.79 | $132,683.79 | $116,963.79 | ||
| UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 2.501 - 3.999 kW | $155,600.00 | $92,200.00 | Please see WLPC-CD Budget Revision Justification Cover Letter Primary Transmitter | $85,000.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter - Exciter | $4,948.80 | $4,948.80 | Please see attached Anywave Order CO1906-0278 Rev.2 | $4,948.80 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter - Internal Transmission Line | $3,470.99 | $3,470.99 | Please see WLPC-CD Budget Revision Justification Cover Letter Primary Transmitter | $3,470.99 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter Mask Filter | $4,850.00 | $4,850.00 | Please see WLPC-CD Budget Revision Justification Cover Letter Primary Transmitter | $4,850.00 | N/A |
| Other Electrical Service: Power divider and other electrical services | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | Please see WLPC-CD Budget Revision Justification Cover Letter Primary Transmitter | $2,000.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter installation | $25,214.00 | $25,214.00 | Please see WLPC Primary Transmitter Install Budget Justification Cover Letter | $16,694.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 2.501 - 3.999 kW | |
| Primary Transmitter - Exciter | |
| Primary Transmitter - Internal Transmission Line | |
| Primary Transmitter Mask Filter | |
| Other Electrical Service: Power divider and other electrical services | |
| Primary Transmitter installation |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $38,070.00 | $24,000.00 | N/A | $11,946.86 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $376,836.73 | $301,401.73 | N/A | $160,003.15 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna UTV-01E | $38,070.00 | $24,000.00 | $11,946.86 | ||
| UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A broadband panel (cost per panel) | $5,040.00 | $0.00 | IGNORE THIS CATEGORY | $7,200.00 | This is for all three items and not just the one initially estimated |
| UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic | $26,300.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | $4,746.86 | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A broadband panel (cost per panel) | |
| UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic | |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | Information not provided. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $2,667.94 | $2,667.94 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $376,836.73 | $301,401.73 | N/A | $160,003.15 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $2,667.94 | $2,667.94 | $0.00 | ||
| Flexible Foam Transmission Line - 2 2/8" 1 parallel runs 134 feet | $2,667.94 | $2,667.94 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $131,570.00 | $134,725.00 | N/A | $31,092.50 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $376,836.73 | $301,401.73 | N/A | $160,003.15 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $131,570.00 | $134,725.00 | $31,092.50 | ||
| Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $5,375.00 | The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices submitted for reimbursement at this time. | $2,500.00 | Please see submitted invoices. |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $125.00 | N/A |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,050.00 | $1,000.00 | Please see WLPC ENG STA Budget Justification Cover Letter | $0.00 | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $1,500.00 | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $2,000.00 | N/A |
| Project management of the transition | $101,910.00 | $107,175.00 | Please see Widelity Quote plus previously approved amount of $7,500.00 and previously requested 50 hours. | $22,542.50 | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $2,425.00 | Please see WLPC-CD Attorney - Special Temporary Authorization Budget Justification Cover Letter | $2,425.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | |
| 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 | |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
| Project management of the transition | |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $8,445.00 | $7,325.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $376,836.73 | $301,401.73 | N/A | $160,003.15 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $8,445.00 | $7,325.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | 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 | $0.00 | The FCC waived this fee. | N/A | N/A |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $376,836.73 | $301,401.73 | $160,003.15 |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | Yes |
| Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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. |
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| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Glenn Rodney Plummer CEO 06/01/2021 |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| 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). |
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| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Glenn Rodney Plummer CEO 06/01/2021 |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Submission of Final Allocation or Accounting Information 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. |
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| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Glenn Rodney Plummer CEO 06/01/2021 |
