Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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GULF-CALIFORNIA BROADCAST COMPANY Doing Business As: GULF-CALIFORNIA BROADCAST COMPANY |
PO Box 97701 ST. JOSEPH, MO 64501 United States |
+1 (816) 271-8405 | TIM.HANNAN@NPGCO.COM | Corporation |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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Question | Response |
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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 the attached narrative for KDFX-CD's transition plan. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | ACT-5XU-560-A-C | |
Year | 2014 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 0.56 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | UAXTE-4R37 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 2.4 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Current transmitter will be re-purpose for a different station/frequency due to technical capabilities. New transmitter is required to comply with the repack for this station. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | Yes |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Power | N/A | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
Size | N/A | |
Length | N/A | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
Description | N/A | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
Type | N/A | |
Size | N/A | |
Other Size | N/A | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
Size | N/A | |
Channel 14 Costs | Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? | N/A |
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? | N/A | |
Is additional field engineering time needed? | N/A | |
Number of Days | N/A |
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RF parts |
Spare RF parts required for the transmitter deployment |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Lease 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? | Yes | |
Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Other | |
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 | Parapanel | |
ERP: | 4.8 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | 4DR-8S | |
Year | 2014 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Lease New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | KESQ-TV | |
Is antenna shared? | Yes | |
Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 4 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 8 | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 700.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 13.3 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | SBB-E-8C170 | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Existing Primary antenna cannot be re-tuned to the new transition frequency. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | Yes |
Type | New | |
Number of channels supported | 4 | |
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? | No |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | No |
RF Channel Number |
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28 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Owner | KESQ-TV | |
Is antenna shared? | Yes | |
Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 2 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 8 | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 872.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 50.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 20.8 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | 750 10402 | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | INTERIM ANTENNA IS REQUIRED TO FACILITATE ONGOING OPERATIONS AS TOWER WORK, NEW FEED LINE AND NEW ANTENNA IS INSTALLED. |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 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? | No |
RF Channel Number |
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39 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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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? | 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? | No | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1220472 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 33° 51' 58.1" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 116° 26' 05.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 88.91 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 60.04 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 1555.10 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | Gulf-California Broadcast Co | |
Date Constructed | 09/23/1968 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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25577 | KESQ-TV | DTV |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 595 | |
Explanation | Please see attached Widelity quote. | |
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 | No |
RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Name | Description |
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Additional Repack Legal Services Not Otherwise Specified in Form 399 |
Non-Catalog Legal Services such as review of quarterly transition status reports and other miscellaneous non-catalog legal fees. |
Section | Question | Response |
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AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
Is Remediation needed? | No | |
Facility Expenses | Name | N/A |
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed | N/A | |
Name | N/A | |
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? | Yes | |
Permit and Filing Costs | Local Zoning | No |
Non-zoning permits | No | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | No | |
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 |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $142,886.47 | $91,441.47 | N/A | $64,267.39 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $576,337.87 | $324,066.04 | N/A | $167,042.65 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter UAXTE-4R37 | $142,886.47 | $91,441.47 | $64,267.39 | ||
Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | $14,400.00 | $14,050.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | $126,000.00 | $74,905.00 | Please see the attached GatesAir quote Q-76805 and Justifying Quote KDFX JTD Consulting Repack turnkey budgetary proposal Rev3 | $62,587.56 | N/A |
RF parts | $2,486.47 | $2,486.47 | Please see the attached Gatesair quote Q-76805 GatesAir invoice US0318631 | $1,679.83 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Service entrance 3 phase/800 amp/208 volt | Information not provided. |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | |
RF parts |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $178,480.00 | $14,396.57 | N/A | $13,739.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $576,337.87 | $324,066.04 | N/A | $167,042.65 | N/A |
Interim Antenna 750 10402 | $94,280.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $0.00 | Interim combiner cost being paid by KESQ-TV. Please see attached narrative for details. | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A broadband panel (cost per panel) | $10,080.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF – Broadband Panel, Side Mount Auxiliary/Interim, 21 horizontally polarized | $0.00 | $0.00 | PHANTOM ANTENNA | N/A | N/A |
Primary Antenna SBB-E-8C170 | $84,200.00 | $14,396.57 | $13,739.00 | ||
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $14,396.57 | 22.5% of the cost of the combiner. Please see attached narrative and RFS quote 20067492 for details. | $13,739.00 | N/A |
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, broadband panel, 8 bay,, 15 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized | $0.00 | $0.00 | Leasing antenna from KESQ-TV at zero cost. Please see attached narrative for details. | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | Information not provided. |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A broadband panel (cost per panel) | Information not provided. |
UHF – Broadband Panel, Side Mount Auxiliary/Interim, 21 horizontally polarized | Information not provided. |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | |
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, broadband panel, 8 bay,, 15 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $84,200.00 | $81,900.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $576,337.87 | $324,066.04 | N/A | $167,042.65 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $84,200.00 | $81,900.00 | $0.00 | ||
Short Tower (less than 500') | $84,200.00 | $81,900.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $152,321.40 | $127,430.00 | N/A | $84,166.26 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $576,337.87 | $324,066.04 | N/A | $167,042.65 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $152,321.40 | $127,430.00 | $84,166.26 | ||
Additional Repack Legal Services Not Otherwise Specified in Form 399 | $6,551.40 | $6,551.40 | see Estimated Cost Justification KDFX-CD-550-Attorney - Additional Repack Legal Services v0 | $6,551.40 | N/A |
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $0.00 | All RF Exposure Measurement costs will be apportioned to sister station KESQ-TV. Please see attached cover letter | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $3,585.00 | 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 | $516.60 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $3,179.36 | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,050.00 | $1,535.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $500.00 | N/A | $375.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | $1,000.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | $687.50 | 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 |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,833.60 | Estimated Cost Justification KDFX-CD-590-Prepare and_or Review Reimbursement Form v0 | $2,833.60 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $94,010.00 | $99,675.00 | Please see attached quote from Widelity | $69,022.80 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Additional Repack Legal Services Not Otherwise Specified in Form 399 | |
RF Exposure Measurements | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
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 | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | Information not provided. |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | |
Project management of the transition |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $18,450.00 | $8,898.00 | N/A | $4,870.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $576,337.87 | $324,066.04 | N/A | $167,042.65 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $18,450.00 | $8,898.00 | $4,870.00 | ||
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | see Justifying Quote KDFX JTD Consulting Repack turnkey budgetary proposal Rev. 3 | $1,800.00 | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $1,320.00 | $1,320.00 | see Justifying Quote KDFX JTD Consulting Repack turnkey budgetary proposal Rev. 3 | $1,320.00 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $195.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $333.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $750.00 | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $750.00 | $750.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | see Justifying Quote KDFX JTD Consulting Repack turnkey budgetary proposal Rev. 3 | $1,000.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | Information not provided. |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
Equipment Storage |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $576,337.87 | $324,066.04 | $167,042.65 |
Question | Response |
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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 |
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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. | James W. DeChant VP of Technology 01/19/2021 |
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. | James W. DeChant VP of Technology 01/19/2021 |
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. | James W. DeChant VP of Technology 01/19/2021 |