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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:
51597
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WTVQ-DT
Channel:
27 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028251
FRN:
0018327387
Date Submitted:
11/06/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

WTVQ-TV, LLC

Doing Business As: WTVQ-TV, LLC

Bobby Berry

301 Poplar Street

Macon, GA 31201

United States

+1 (478) 745-4141 bberry@morrisnetwork.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

Anne Goodwin Crump

communications counsel

Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth,P.L.C.

Anne Goodwin Crump

1300 N. 17th Street

Eleventh Floor

Arlington, VA 22209

United States

+1 (703) 812-0426 crump@fhhlaw.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 WTVQ-DT plans to replace its existing transmitters to accomodate its new channel. The antenna and line is provided by WLEX-TV under a contract.

Transmitters

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

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Add Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use use as backup for main when main transmitter is down for repairs or maintance
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 Diamondcd DHD8P1
Year 2001
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 1.8 kW

Auxiliary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Manufacturer
Model UAXTE-4R37
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 2.5 kW
Justification for New Transmitter OLD TRANSMITTER WILL NOT TUNE TO NEW CHANNEL

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 Yes
Size 3 inches
Length 75.0 feet
Other Electrical Service No
Description N/A
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? No
Type N/A
Size N/A
Other Size N/A
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? No
Size N/A
Channel 14 Costs Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? N/A
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? N/A
Is additional field engineering time needed? N/A
Number of Days N/A

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Primary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model sigmacd cd3200p2
Year 2004
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 42 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 ULXTE-40
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 25 kW
Justification for New Transmitter WTVQ must go to V-POL because of contract with WLEX. WLEX upgrading to V-POL antenna,under contract WLEX provides antenna for both stations. Further, please see Attachment as to why change to solid state is simple replacement, not upgrade.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) Yes
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) Yes
Power 150 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 3 inches
Length 200.0 feet
Other Electrical Service No
Description N/A
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Cooling Only
Size 10 tons
Other Size N/A
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? No
Size N/A
Channel 14 Costs Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? N/A
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? N/A
Is additional field engineering time needed? N/A
Number of Days N/A

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

site survey

Site survey By Gates/Air to provide electrical drawings and floor plan of transmitter site

Rigid line and componentss

6-1/8 rigid line and components to connect transmitter to combiner

tv dmod and monitor

TV Tuner ATSC-SDI-4i HD for testing of new transmitter signal

Antennas

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

Auxiliary Antenna

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Add Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use back up antenna use when main system is down for maintance and repairs,will also be used for interim
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this antenna currently shared with any other stations? No
Is this antenna directional? Yes
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 84.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TLP-16D
Year 2001

Auxiliary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use backup antenna will be used when main is down for maintance and repairs.will also be used as a inter
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels/Bays N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 84.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model SWEDM16NCS/27
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna old antenna will not tune to new channel

Auxiliary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna?
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? Yes
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? Yes
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Auxiliary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Lease New
Antenna Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Owner WLEX-TV
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 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: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-30DSC-R 3S180DC
Year 2004

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

Facility ID Call Sign
73203 WLEX-TV

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Lease New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Ownership Leased
Owner WLEX-TV
Is antenna shared? Yes
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: 487.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-30DSC/VP-R 3S180
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Old antenna will not tune to new channel. BY contract WLEX will supply antenna at no cost to WTVQ

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 2
Frequencies of channels supported RF channel
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? No
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? Yes
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Enter a list of RF channel numbers.

RF Channel Number
28
27

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

Auxiliary Transmission Line

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Add Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Utilize Existing
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Backup
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this transmission currently shared with any other stations? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer Dielectric
Type Rigid
Diameter 3 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 560 feet per run

Auxiliary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Rigid line and componentss

line and components needed to connect backup transmitter to existing 3-1/8 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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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? 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? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1044034
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 38° 02' 03.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 084° 23' 39.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 994.08 feet
Support Structure Height 935.03 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 1000.64 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
Date Constructed 01/01/1965

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

Facility ID Call Sign Service
73203 WLEX-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 undocumented/poorly documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Minor Reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower 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 1150
Explanation Station is one of a group of co-owned stations, all of which are subject to repack. There is no group director of engineering, and station has only IT engineer on staff. Co-ordination is needed for the entire group's transition in different phases.
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? N/A
Critical Facility N/A
Terrain-Shielded Facility N/A
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
NEPA Section 106 environmental review No
Environmental Assessment No
ASR Modification No
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations No
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study 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

Additional legal fees

Additional legal fees for 399 forms and progress reports

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

Name Description

Building Clean out and disposal

removal of old transmitters and rf equipment and dispose of transformer oil

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 $2,672,620.00 $1,609,581.97 N/A $1,038,804.27 N/A
Total for all systems $3,931,212.50 $2,270,146.97 N/A $1,357,578.87 N/A
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-40 $2,517,170.00 $1,483,894.91 $913,117.21
tv dmod and monitor $2,480.00 $2,480.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Rigid line and componentss $5,440.00 $5,440.00 N/A $5,438.70 N/A
site survey $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
10 Ton system $38,900.00 $37,000.00 N/A $14,996.00 N/A
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $10,400.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA $25,550.00 $57,500.00 this is all electrical for both main and backup transmitters and includes conduit,panels,wiring,transformers and labor all other line estimates have been changed to 0 dollars $57,500.00 this invoice is for 50% all electrical work for both main and backup transmitters includes all conduit,panels,wiring and labor
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt $14,400.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW $947,000.00 $842,179.89 N/A $295,887.49 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW $1,473,000.00 $539,295.02 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** $539,295.02 N/A
Auxiliary Transmitter UAXTE-4R37 $155,450.00 $125,687.06 $125,687.06
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $3,900.00 $1,510.82 N/A $1,510.82 N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA $25,550.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW $126,000.00 $124,176.24 N/A $124,176.24 shipping and state tax added making cost over estimate

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
tv dmod and monitor

Component Description:
TV dmod for testing of new transmitter
Amount:
$2,479.19
Rigid line and componentss

Component Description:
6-1/8 line sections used to connect filter to existing antenna line
Amount:
$5,438.70
site survey Information not provided.
10 Ton system

Component Description:
10 TON HVAC System installed
Amount:
$14,996.00
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA

Component Description:
AMTECK Invoice is 50% down payment for all electrical work on both main and backup trensmitters
Amount:
$28,750.00

Component Description:
Amteck Final invoice for all electrical work
Amount:
$28,750.00
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW

Component Description:
3rd payment on main transmitter
Amount:
$222,939.18

Component Description:
Main Transmitter final payment including installation, proof, freight and KY sales tax
Amount:
$72,948.31
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW

Component Description:
1/3 down payment for Main tx
Amount:
$280,726.63

Component Description:
2nd payment due to ship transmitter
Amount:
$258,568.39

Component Description:
WTVQ Transmitter Justification Letters
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
WTVQ Main tx Quote # 62143
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
WLEX tower lease for Justification information
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
3rd transmitter payment only, freight , installation and proof not charged for at this time
Amount:
$222,939.18
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot)

Component Description:
total cost of electrical minus $38850.0 of transmitter 1/3 down payment invoice
Amount:
$1,510.82
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA Information not provided.
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW

Component Description:
2nd payment due to ship bku transmitter
Amount:
$35,348.41

Component Description:
Backup Transmitter final payment including installation, proof, freight and KY sales tax
Amount:
$24,951.24

Component Description:
WTVQ Quote # 62144
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
1/3 down payment on backup tx minus $1510.82 for Electrical
Amount:
$38,850.01

Component Description:
WTVQ 3rd Back up transmitter payment
Amount:
$25,026.58

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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 $447,730.00 $91,400.00 N/A $47,947.95 N/A
Total for all systems $3,931,212.50 $2,270,146.97 N/A $1,357,578.87 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-30DSC/VP-R 3S180 $323,190.00 $0.00 $0.00
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $5,260.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) $84,200.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna -- 200-500 kW, elliptically or circularly polarized $227,000.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Auxiliary Antenna SWEDM16NCS/27 $124,540.00 $91,400.00 $47,947.95
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $5,260.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna - medium power (50-200 kW), horizontally polarized $89,400.00 $85,000.00 N/A $47,947.95 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) Information not provided.
Sweep test of existing antenna Information not provided.
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna -- 200-500 kW, elliptically or circularly polarized Information not provided.
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna - medium power (50-200 kW), horizontally polarized

Component Description:
WTVQ AUX/ Backup antenna and side mounts WITH JUSTIFICATION
Amount:
$47,947.95
Sweep test of existing antenna Information not provided.

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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 $9,000.00 $9,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,931,212.50 $2,270,146.97 N/A $1,357,578.87 N/A
Auxiliary Transmission Line $9,000.00 $9,000.00 $0.00
Rigid line and componentss $9,000.00 $9,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Rigid line and componentss

Component Description:
invoice with justification added
Amount:
$5,438.70

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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 $394,800.00 $175,000.00 N/A $104,697.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,931,212.50 $2,270,146.97 N/A $1,357,578.87 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $394,800.00 $175,000.00 $104,697.00
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $25,000.00 N/A $6,500.00 N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $150,000.00 N/A $98,197.00 N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

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

Component Description:
4SE W9 FORM
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
4SE QUOTE TOWER ANALYSIS
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
4SE TOWER ANALYSIS INVOICE
Amount:
$6,500.00
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
FINAL PAYMENT CTC TOWER with information requested
Amount:
$18,345.00

Component Description:
Progress invoice for tower work
Amount:
$31,111.20

Component Description:
CTC PROPOSAL # 10181701T
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
completion of tower work invoice
Amount:
$20,740.80

Component Description:
deposit for antennas removal and installation
Amount:
$28,000.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500') Information not provided.

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $326,160.00 $313,032.50 N/A $132,032.15 N/A
Total for all systems $3,931,212.50 $2,270,146.97 N/A $1,357,578.87 N/A
Outside Professional Services $326,160.00 $313,032.50 $132,032.15
Additional legal fees $8,500.00 $8,500.00 N/A $675.00 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
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,500.00 N/A $3,487.50 N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A $787.50 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A $1,462.50 N/A
Project management of the transition $181,700.00 $172,500.00 N/A $119,837.15 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 and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $5,782.50 The process of completing the form and ensuring exact recording of information is time consuming in a way for which the predetermined estimate is inadequate. $5,782.50 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
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 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 N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Additional legal fees

Component Description:
Assist with required progress report
Amount:
$112.50

Component Description:
Assisted with transition status progress reports
Amount:
$337.50

Component Description:
Assist with transition status reports and provide advice on FCC rules and policies governing repack
Amount:
$225.00
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
Legal fees for work on STA request for change in transition phase for WTVQ-DT
Amount:
$1,912.50

Component Description:
Legal fees for teleconfs. with FCC staff and station sharing antenna concerning STA request and advice to client regarding same
Amount:
$337.50

Component Description:
Legal fees for completing and filing then modifying and reformatting request for transition phase change per request from FCC staff
Amount:
$1,237.50
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Provide legal advice and assistance with license application and related matters
Amount:
$787.50
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Legal fees in connection with the preparation and filing of Form 2100 construction permit application
Amount:
$562.50

Component Description:
Legal fees in connection with preparation of Form 2100 application for construction permit
Amount:
$787.50

Component Description:
Legal fees for advice concerning preparation and filing of Form 2100 application for construction permit
Amount:
$112.50
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$825.00

Component Description:
SEPT. 2017 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$405.00

Component Description:
APRIL 2018 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$787.50

Component Description:
MARCH 2018 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$862.50

Component Description:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT HOURS APRIL 2017
Amount:
$2,625.00

Component Description:
CSS JAN, 2018 INVOICE FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT HOURS
Amount:
$1,800.00

Component Description:
MAR Project Management invoice
Amount:
$1,650.00

Component Description:
Oct. Project Management invoice 19-1006
Amount:
$26,509.20

Component Description:
June 2019 Project Management invoice
Amount:
$2,325.00

Component Description:
Nov. Project Management invoice 19-1106
Amount:
$1,650.00

Component Description:
March 2019 invoice for project Management
Amount:
$1,650.00

Component Description:
April 2020 PM invoice
Amount:
$1,762.50

Component Description:
CSS July 2019 project Management invoice
Amount:
$2,137.50

Component Description:
WTVQ Aug. 2019 project management invoice 19-0806
Amount:
$16,790.10

Component Description:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$2,025.00

Component Description:
AUG. 2017 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$837.00

Component Description:
FEB 2018 INVOICE FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Amount:
$2,850.00

Component Description:
CSS April 2019 invoice A19-0406
Amount:
$7,206.35

Component Description:
Nov. 2018 CSS invoice
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
CSS INVOICE OCT. 2018
Amount:
$562.50

Component Description:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT HOURS JUNE 2017
Amount:
$2,341.50

Component Description:
Feb. 2019 CSS invoice 19-0206
Amount:
$1,912.50

Component Description:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$1,575.00

Component Description:
CSS OCT. 2017 INVOICE FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT HOURS
Amount:
$2,925.00

Component Description:
JULY 2017 PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$1,870.50

Component Description:
FEB Project Management invoice
Amount:
$1,612.50

Component Description:
WTVQ Sept. 2019 project management invoice 19-0906
Amount:
$22,767.00

Component Description:
Jan. 2019 CSS invoice 19-0106
Amount:
$562.50

Component Description:
DEC Project Management invoice
Amount:
$2,175.00

Component Description:
JAN Project Management invoice
Amount:
$1,912.50

Component Description:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVOICE
Amount:
$712.50

Component Description:
May 2019 Project Management invoice 19-0506
Amount:
$1,987.50

Component Description:
Dec. 2018 CSS invoice
Amount:
$450.00

Component Description:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT HOURS MAY 2017
Amount:
$1,548.00
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 and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
Legal advice and assistance with requesting reimbursement of repack expenses.
Amount:
$112.50

Component Description:
Assist with preparation of Form 399
Amount:
$1,012.50

Component Description:
Provide legal advice and counsel in connection with reimbursement requests
Amount:
$112.50

Component Description:
Provided legal advice and counsel in connection with reimbursement
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
Provide legal advice and assistance with seeking reimbursement of repack expenses
Amount:
$1,125.00

Component Description:
Assisted client and contacted FCC in attempt to resolve technical difficulties with Form 399 and inability to update
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
Legal fees for advice concerning reimbursement process and forms
Amount:
$112.50

Component Description:
Provide legal advice and assistance with reimbursement request
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
Legal fees in connection with the preparation and filing of Form 1876 and Schedule 399
Amount:
$337.50

Component Description:
Legal advice and assistance with reimbursement request
Amount:
$337.50

Component Description:
Legal fees in connection with preparation and filing of information necessary to enable reimbursement
Amount:
$202.50

Component Description:
Legal fees in connection with preparation and filing of Schedule 399
Amount:
$540.00

Component Description:
Assist with compiling information for and preparation of Form 399
Amount:
$337.50

Component Description:
Provide legal advice and counsel in connection with reimbursement issues
Amount:
$112.50

Component Description:
Legal advice in connection with reimbursement
Amount:
$315.00

Component Description:
Provide legal advice and assistance in connection with reimbursement requests
Amount:
$450.00
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.

Cost Information

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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 $80,902.50 $72,132.50 N/A $34,097.50 N/A
Total for all systems $3,931,212.50 $2,270,146.97 N/A $1,357,578.87 N/A
Other Expenses $80,902.50 $72,132.50 $34,097.50
Building Clean out and disposal $30,000.00 $30,000.00 N/A $29,550.00 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $1,375.00 $1,375.00 N/A $1,375.00 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $337.50 $337.50 The prior estimate was slightly too low due to the need to provide more details about the notices when the time for airing them arrived. $337.50 N/A
Equipment Storage $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $20,000.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $5,000.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $500.00 $500.00 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
Local Zoning $500.00 $500.00 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 $2,835.00 N/A $2,835.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Building Clean out and disposal

Component Description:
Clean out of building and removal of transformer oil
Amount:
$29,550.00
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
MVPD notification invoice
Amount:
$1,375.00
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change

Component Description:
Provide legal advice and assistance in connection with required notices to consumers
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
Legal advice and assistance with preparing notices of channel change for viewers
Amount:
$112.50
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) Information not provided.
Non-zoning permits 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.
Local Zoning Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Medical notification invoice
Amount:
$2,835.00

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $3,931,212.50 $2,270,146.97 $1,357,578.87

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. 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

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.

Bobby Berry

Chief Operating Officer


11/06/2020

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.

Bobby Berry

Chief Operating Officer


11/06/2020

Certification

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Section Question Response
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.

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

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

  3. The above-named entity certifies that all costs identified as "actual costs" herein accurately represent the costs actually paid by the above-named entity, including any discounts, refunds, or rebates.

  4. 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.

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

  6. 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.

Bobby Berry

Chief Operating Officer


11/06/2020

Attachments

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