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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:
56028-26
Service:
DRT
Call Sign:
KIDK
Channel:
26 (UHF)
File Number:
0000089487
FRN:
0022840185
Eligibility Status:
Eligible
Date Submitted:
11/12/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

VISTAWEST MEDIA, LLC

Doing Business As: VISTAWEST MEDIA, LLC

2507 GENE FIELD ROAD

SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506

United States

+1 (816) 390-5870 lylel@vistawestmedia.com Limited Liability Company

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

[Confidential]

 

 

 


Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

James W DeChant

News-Press & Gazette Company

62990 O.B. Riley Road

Bend, OR 97701

United States

+1 (541) 480-5464 jim.dechant@npgco.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. No
Briefly describe transition plan Please see Transition Plan Description Exhibit

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)
Ownership Owned
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model AT7400
Year 2011
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 400 W

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? No
Manufacturer
Model UAXTE-3R37
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 1800 W
Justification for New Transmitter Please see Transition Plan Description Exhibit

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Other Transmitter Costs
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? No
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) No
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Other Electrical Service No
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? No
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? No

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Transmitter Freight Charge

Transmitter Freight Charge

Transmitter Sales Tax

Transmitter Sales Tax

Mask Filter System

Mask Filter System

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)
Ownership Owned
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
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Slotted Coaxial
ERP: 4.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model SL-8
Year 2009

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Ownership Owned
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
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Slotted Coaxial
ERP: 15.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model AL8-26
Year 2020
Justification for New Antenna Please see Transition Plan Description Exhibit

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? No
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

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? No

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)
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? Unknown
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1042948
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 43° 43' 16.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 111° 56' 33.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 303.15 feet
Support Structure Height 299.87 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 4819.82 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Titan Towers, L.P.
Date Constructed 01/01/1982

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
168284 K22IK-D LPT

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: No study needed
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

Name Description

Rig Tower, perform tower site inspection

Rig Tower, perform tower site inspection

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? No
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for displacement application Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Prepare Form 601 No
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations No
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs No
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service No

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Additional Displacement Legal Services Not Otherwise Specified in Form 399

Additional Displacement Legal Services Not Otherwise Specified in Form 399

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
Is Remediation needed? No
Permit and Filing Costs FCC Construction Permit Major Change No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change No
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? No
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? No
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR) Frequency Coordination for Unidirection System No
Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System No
New Point to Point Microwave System No

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 $102,297.16 $53,029.46 N/A $53,029.46 N/A
Total for all systems $185,316.03 $81,825.83 N/A $68,143.33 N/A
Primary Transmitter UAXTE-3R37 $102,297.16 $53,029.46 $53,029.46
Mask Filter System $11,562.44 $11,562.44 Additional expenses were incurred as indicated in the attached invoices. $11,562.44 Additional expenses were incurred as indicated in the attached invoices.
Transmitter Freight Charge $3,957.03 $3,957.03 N/A $3,957.03 N/A
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW $84,000.00 $34,732.30 N/A $34,732.30 N/A
Transmitter Sales Tax $2,777.69 $2,777.69 N/A $2,777.69 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Mask Filter System

Component Description:
Mask Filter
Amount:
$11,562.44
Transmitter Freight Charge

Component Description:
Freight
Amount:
$3,957.03
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW

Component Description:
Transmitter
Amount:
$34,732.30
Transmitter Sales Tax

Component Description:
Sales Tax
Amount:
$2,777.69

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 $10,363.87 $10,363.87 N/A $4,633.87 N/A
Total for all systems $185,316.03 $81,825.83 N/A $68,143.33 N/A
Primary Antenna AL8-26 $10,363.87 $10,363.87 $4,633.87
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna $5,730.00 $5,730.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Horizontal $4,633.87 $4,633.87 Additional expenses were incurred as indicated in the attached invoices. $4,633.87 Additional expenses were incurred as indicated in the attached invoices.

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna Information not provided.
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Horizontal

Component Description:
Low Power UHF Antenna plus Freight Cost
Amount:
$4,633.87

Cost Information

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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 $58,552.50 $2,362.50 N/A $2,362.50 N/A
Total for all systems $185,316.03 $81,825.83 N/A $68,143.33 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $58,552.50 $2,362.50 $2,362.50
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') $56,190.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Rig Tower, perform tower site inspection $2,362.50 $2,362.50 Additional expenses were incurred as indicated in the attached invoices $2,362.50 Additional expenses were incurred as indicated in the attached invoices

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') Information not provided.
Rig Tower, perform tower site inspection

Component Description:
Mobilize, install top bracket on omni antenna on Guy Tower
Amount:
$562.50

Component Description:
Mobilize, uninstall existing antenna and reinstall new antenna
Amount:
$1,800.00

Cost Information

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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 $13,767.50 $15,735.00 N/A $8,117.50 N/A
Total for all systems $185,316.03 $81,825.83 N/A $68,143.33 N/A
Outside Professional Services $13,767.50 $15,735.00 $8,117.50
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $2,102.50 $2,102.50 N/A $1,000.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for displacement application $1,800.00 $1,800.00 N/A $1,500.00 N/A
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form $1,710.00 $3,677.50 Additional expenses were incurred as indicated in the attached invoices. $3,677.50 Additional expenses were incurred as indicated in the attached invoices.
Additional Displacement Legal Services Not Otherwise Specified in Form 399 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 N/A $1,599.50 N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,577.50 $1,577.50 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,025.00 $3,025.00 N/A $340.50 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,052.50 $1,052.50 N/A $0.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Prepare engineering portion of displacement application
Amount:
$1,000.00
Perform engineering study for displacement application

Component Description:
UHF Channel Search
Amount:
$1,500.00
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form

Component Description:
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form
Amount:
$339.00

Component Description:
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form
Amount:
$110.00

Component Description:
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form
Amount:
$237.00

Component Description:
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form
Amount:
$274.00

Component Description:
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form
Amount:
$2,095.50

Component Description:
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form
Amount:
$622.00
Additional Displacement Legal Services Not Otherwise Specified in Form 399

Component Description:
Additional Displacement Legal Services Not Otherwise Specified in Form 399
Amount:
$82.50

Component Description:
Additional Displacement Legal Services Not Otherwise Specified in Form 399
Amount:
$877.00

Component Description:
Additional Displacement Legal Services Not Otherwise Specified in Form 399
Amount:
$121.50

Component Description:
Additional Displacement Legal Services Not Otherwise Specified in Form 399
Amount:
$109.00

Component Description:
Additional Displacement Legal Services Not Otherwise Specified in Form 399
Amount:
$436.00

Component Description:
Additional Displacement Legal Services Not Otherwise Specified in Form 399
Amount:
$82.50
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:
Prepare and file displacement construction permit
Amount:
$340.50
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Technical portion of license application
Amount:
$250.00

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 $335.00 $335.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $185,316.03 $81,825.83 N/A $68,143.33 N/A
Other Expenses $335.00 $335.00 $0.00
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $335.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $185,316.03 $81,825.83 $68,143.33

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. No
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. No
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. No

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT.

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

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

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

  4. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (broadcasters) or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD).

  5. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it will maintain and provide to the Commission detailed records, including receipts, of all costs eligible for reimbursement actually incurred.

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

  8. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

James W. DeChant

VP of Technology


11/12/2020

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.

James W. DeChant

VP of Technology


11/12/2020

Attachments

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