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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:
28468
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WNPX-TV
Channel:
32 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028564
FRN:
0003720042
Date Submitted:
12/24/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

ION MEDIA LICENSE COMPANY, LLC

Doing Business As: ION MEDIA LICENSE COMPANY, LLC

Bianca Frye

601 Clearwater Park Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

United States

+1 (561) 682-4110 BiancaFrye@ionmedia.com Corporation

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

[Confidential]

 

 

 


Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact.

 

 

 

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. No
Briefly describe transition plan Relocate from ASR #1233975 to ASR #1044689. Replace non-retunable transmitter, install high power side mount antenna and transmission line to operate on post-repack channel.

Transmitters

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

Primary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model Millennium
Year 2004
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 40 kW

Primary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Manufacturer
Model THU9-24 EVO
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 37 kW
Justification for New Transmitter See attached Transmitter Exhibits. See attached Transmitter Upgrade Disclaimer.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) Yes
Power 300 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Connect Electrical Service into Transmitter Building
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Cooling Only
Size 5 tons
Other Size N/A
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? Yes
Size 480.0 square feet
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

Removal of Existing Equipment

Removal of existing transmitters and equipment / Site Prep

Additional Installation Costs

Additional equipment and work related to transmitter installation

RF Interconnect

Interconnect between RF System and transmission line

Antennas

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

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? No
Is the existing antenna directional? 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 Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Top
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: 733.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-18DSC-R S190
Year 2004

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Top
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: 676.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-18DSC/VP-R S190
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna Current slot antenna can not be re-channeled

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna?
Type
Number of channels supported N/A
Frequencies of channels supported N/A
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? N/A
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? 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? 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

Name Description

Input Complex

Feed through components consisting of elbows, cut lengths and hangers to route line from antenna to input through support pole into tower.

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1375 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1375 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line See attached Transmission Line Exhibit

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Sweep existing transmission line

Sweep existing transmission line

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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Section Question Response
Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? Yes

Primary Tower

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Add Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Is this tower consider Complex?
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? No
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) N/A
Others Types of Users N/A
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1044689
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 36° 31' 36.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 086° 41' 14.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1324.13 feet
Support Structure Height 1250.31 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 724.73 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner Vertical Bridge CC FM, LLC
Date Constructed 02/20/1990


Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: Study needed for documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: No reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Move Equipment
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex?
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 1233975
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 36° 16' 04.9" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 086° 47' 44.7" W-
Overall Structure Height 1289.03 feet
Support Structure Height 1157.79 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 760.16 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner American Tower, LLC
Date Constructed 03/15/2002

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
16893 WGFX FM
60820 WPGD-TV DTV

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Tower Structural Study

Tower Structural Study

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? Yes
Number of Hours 180
Explanation Required by tower landlord
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? N/A
Critical Facility N/A
Terrain-Shielded Facility N/A
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
NEPA Section 106 environmental review Yes
Environmental Assessment Yes
ASR Modification Yes
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) Yes
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations Yes
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study Yes
RF exposure measurements Yes
Additional Field Engineering Service No
Number of Days N/A
Justification N/A

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Impact Study

Cost of LPTV impact analysis

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
Is Remediation needed? No
Facility Expenses Name N/A
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed N/A
Name N/A
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? Yes
Permit and Filing Costs Local Zoning Yes
Non-zoning permits Yes
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change 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

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Portable Toilet Rental

Rental of portable toilet for workers installing repack equipment

Sales Tax

Sales tax paid directly to the Tennessee Department of Revenue for repack equipment

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $1,931,364.70 $1,339,449.70 N/A $1,325,066.70 N/A
Total for all systems $3,972,519.90 $2,725,722.80 N/A $2,501,419.86 N/A
Primary Transmitter THU9-24 EVO $1,931,364.70 $1,339,449.70 $1,325,066.70
RF Interconnect $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A $10,617.00 N/A
Additional Installation Costs $90,732.13 $90,732.13 Please see Rohde & Schwarz Quote 264473.0, Imagine Integrations Quote #11132019, Imagine Proposal Additional electric and grounding, Imagine proposal Core Drilling in Building, Imagine Proposal - Copper Strap, and Imagine Integrations Quote - 2202020 $90,732.13 N/A
Removal of Existing Equipment $28,600.00 $28,600.00 Please see WNPX-Skyline Equipment Removal EST21371 $28,600.00 N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 480.0 $233,558.67 $233,558.67 Please see Worldwide Communications Quote S-19-984 for ice shield over heat exchangers and generator. Imagine - Concrete Breakdown - 4232020 for concrete pad. ThermoBond Quote #1902-85A for new building. And Imagine quote for cranes $233,558.67 N/A
5 Ton system $20,250.00 $19,350.00 Please see attached Nashville WNPX - Air Comfort - HVAC Quote $19,350.00 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Connect Electrical Service into Transmitter Building $23,423.90 $23,423.90 Please see Image Integrations Quote WNPX Nashville - CEMC Power - 9262019 $23,423.90 N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA $36,800.00 $112,700.00 Please see attached Imagine Integrations Proposal #19-042 $112,700.00 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW $1,473,000.00 $806,085.00 N/A $806,085.00 Rohde invoice #9500112923 should not be in this section and has been resubmitted under "additional installation costs"

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
RF Interconnect

Component Description:
Cost of cable to connect transmitter to Dielectric equipment. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$950.00

Component Description:
Cost of parts for RF Connect. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$9,667.00
Additional Installation Costs

Component Description:
Cost of additional equipment needed for transmitter installation. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$12,913.00

Component Description:
Cost of drilling holes in building to allow transmission and conduit lines to enter. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$2,760.00

Component Description:
Cost to stack transformers and test HVAC system. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$14,104.75

Component Description:
Cost of additional electric and grounding work. Explanation of variance, cover letter, and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$41,980.00

Component Description:
Cost of additional supplies for electrical grounding. Supporting documentation and cover letter attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$13,251.83

Component Description:
Cost to add lightning suppression to existing electric system. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$5,722.55
Removal of Existing Equipment

Component Description:
Cost to remove old transmitter equipment. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$28,600.00
Other -- Building Addition Size: 480.0

Component Description:
Cost of crane rental to set new transmitter building. Explanation of variance, cover letter, and supporting documentation are attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$27,554.00

Component Description:
Cost of concrete pads for new building and heat exchangers. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation are attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$43,313.17

Component Description:
Cost to install ice shield over heat exchangers. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$61,462.50

Component Description:
25% "deposit" payment for new transmitter building. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$28,251.75

Component Description:
75% "balance" payment for new transmitter building. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$72,977.25
5 Ton system

Component Description:
Cost of HVAC equipment in transmitter room. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$19,350.00
Other Electrical Service: Connect Electrical Service into Transmitter Building

Component Description:
Cost to run electrical service into transmitter building. Supporting documentation and cover letter attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$23,423.90
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA

Component Description:
Progress payment for electrical work to prepare for transmitter installation. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$72,000.00

Component Description:
Progress payment for electrical work to prepare for transmitter installation. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$36,000.00

Component Description:
Balance payment for electrical work to prepare for transmitter installation. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,700.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW

Component Description:
2nd "milestone" payment (30%) for Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$240,825.50

Component Description:
35% "payment upon proof of performance" for transmitter and accessories. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$282,129.75

Component Description:
Cost of additional equipment needed for transmitter installation. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$12,913.00

Component Description:
$1,000 deposit payment for Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,000.00

Component Description:
3rd "milestone" payment (35%) for Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$282,129.75

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 $448,347.00 $183,648.25 N/A $168,742.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,972,519.90 $2,725,722.80 N/A $2,501,419.86 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-18DSC/VP-R S190 $448,347.00 $183,648.25 $168,742.00
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 676 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized $110,475.00 $110,475.00 V-pol cost not included in reimbursement request. Cost of approved invoice on top mount line not included in cost estimate. $95,568.75 N/A
Input Complex $18,492.00 $18,492.00 See attached Dielectric quote #700066CMZ-3 ION FOR WNPX revised and Dielectric_QT_1930230-signed $18,492.00 N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $16,425.00 N/A $16,425.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $31,856.25 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***V-Pol cost not included in reimbursement request. See attached Dielectric quote. Estimated cost includes shipping and tax not included in the attached manufacturer's quote. $31,856.25 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 676 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
10% "After sweep" payment for primary antenna. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$12,742.50

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" payment for primary antenna. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$82,826.25
Input Complex

Component Description:
Cost of additional piece needed for elbow complex. Supporting documentation and justification for expedited shipping is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$8,194.00

Component Description:
10% "after sweep" payment for primary elbow complex. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$1,029.80

Component Description:
25% "with order" for primary elbow complex. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,574.50

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" payment for elbow complex. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$6,693.70
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost)

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" payment for antenna mounting brackets. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$10,676.25

Component Description:
10% "due after sweep" payment for mounting brackets. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,642.50

Component Description:
25% "with order" for side mount brackets for primary antenna. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,106.25
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
10% "due after sweep" payment for repack sweep. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$640.00

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" payment for repack sweep. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,160.00

Component Description:
25% "with order" for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,600.00
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" payment for primary antenna. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$82,826.25

Component Description:
25% "with order" for primary antenna. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$31,856.25

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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 $284,150.00 $215,124.60 N/A $207,865.36 N/A
Total for all systems $3,972,519.90 $2,725,722.80 N/A $2,501,419.86 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $284,150.00 $215,124.60 $207,865.36
Sweep existing transmission line $6,400.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $277,750.00 $208,724.60 Please see Dielectric quote #700066CMZ-3 ION FOR WNPX revised. And Dielectric Quote 1930235-signed $207,865.36 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep existing transmission line Information not provided.
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8"

Component Description:
10% "after sweep" payment for transmission line. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$18,823.70

Component Description:
Cost for additional pieces of cut transmission line. Supporting documentation and justification of expedited shipping is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$3,056.20

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" payment for transmission line and transmission line cut pieces. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$127,939.18

Component Description:
Cost for additional pieces needed for transmission line. Supporting documentation and justification of expedited shipping is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$246.40

Component Description:
Cost for additional pieces of cut transmission line. Supporting documentation and justification of expedited shipping is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$8,592.50

Component Description:
25% "with order" for primary transmission line and 25% "with order" for transmission line cut pieces. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$49,207.38

Component Description:
Cost for additional pieces of cut transmission line. Supporting documentation and justification of expedited shipping is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$8,592.50

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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 $861,020.00 $561,583.00 N/A $561,582.50 N/A
Total for all systems $3,972,519.90 $2,725,722.80 N/A $2,501,419.86 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $427,420.00 $201,370.00 $201,370.00
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $194,950.00 Please see attached WNPX antenna removal Worldwide quote S-20-1018. $20k Worldwide deposit was applied to other tower site. Plus weather delay charges $194,950.00 N/A
Tower Structural Study $6,420.00 $6,420.00 Cost for structural analysis. Please see Vertical Bridge Engineering, LLC Quote #US-TN-5016 attached. And structural study required by landlord $6,420.00 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $433,600.00 $360,213.00 $360,212.50
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $3,800.00 Please see attached quote from Elevated Structural Consultants. $3,800.00 N/A
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $356,413.00 Please see attached Worldwide Communications Quote #S-19-940 WNPX, Worldwide Quote #S-19-979, and Worldwide quote #S-19-979. $20,000 deposit to secure tower services was submitted and approved under other tower and is not included in this cost estimate $356,412.50 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas)

Component Description:
Down payment associated with securing tower service. Note that amount is not additional to cost of tower rigging and will be deducted from total cost of tower rigging at the time it is quoted. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$20,000.00

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

Component Description:
Cost of weather delays during tower services to remove old antenna equipment. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$9,750.00

Component Description:
25% "balance" payment to remove old antenna and transmission line. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance attached.
Amount:
$40,000.00

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

Component Description:
75% "deposit" payment to remove old antenna and transmission line. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance attached.
Amount:
$120,000.00
Tower Structural Study

Component Description:
Cost of structural study required by landlord. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$3,920.00

Component Description:
Cost for structural analysis. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,500.00
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
Cost for engineering review of tower rigging plans. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$3,800.00
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas)

Component Description:
25% "balance" payment for tower services. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$61,250.00

Component Description:
Cost of weather delays for 7 men for 1 day doing tower work. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,550.00

Component Description:
75% "deposit" for tower services. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$183,750.00

Component Description:
Cost to run transmission line into building and cover with ice bridge. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$82,312.50

Component Description:
Cost of 100 brackets to support transmission line. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$20,000.00

Component Description:
Cost of 1 day of weather delays for 7 men doing tower work. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$4,550.00

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $190,150.00 $176,494.05 N/A $35,185.10 N/A
Total for all systems $3,972,519.90 $2,725,722.80 N/A $2,501,419.86 N/A
Outside Professional Services $190,150.00 $176,494.05 $35,185.10
Impact Study $500.00 $500.00 Cost of LPTV impact analysis. Please see du Treil #243159 for detailed billing $0.00 N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $80,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet $10,520.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed $6,310.00 $6,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $4,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A $2,191.05 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,940.45 Please see Cooley #501527-143 with detailed billing backup provided by vendor $5,940.45 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $2,125.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $125.00 N/A
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 $3,153.60 Please see Cooley #501527-143 with detailed billing backup provided by vendor $3,153.60 N/A
Project management of the transition $28,440.00 $21,650.00 Please see attached Imagine Integrations Quote #8152019. $21,650.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Impact Study

Component Description:
Cost of LPTV impact analysis. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$500.00
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed Information not provided.
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase Information not provided.
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) Information not provided.
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet Information not provided.
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations Information not provided.
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Cost of legal fee related to filing waiver requests. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,191.05
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Cost of legal fees related to preparing and filing construction permit application. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$5,940.45
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant preparation of engineering section of FCC Form 2100. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$125.00

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant preparation of engineering section of FCC Form 2100. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,000.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

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

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant work for new channel assignment and antenna development. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$62.50
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
Cost of legal fees associated with preparing, reviewing, and revising reimbursement form. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$3,153.60
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
50% balance payment for general contracting, professional engineering, and stamped drawings. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$10,825.00

Component Description:
50% cost of general contracting, professional engineering, and stamped drawings. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$10,825.00

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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 $257,488.20 $249,423.20 N/A $202,978.20 N/A
Total for all systems $3,972,519.90 $2,725,722.80 N/A $2,501,419.86 N/A
Other Expenses $257,488.20 $249,423.20 $202,978.20
Sales Tax $120,893.12 $120,893.12 Sales tax paid directly to Tennessee Department of Revenue. Please see Nashville - Repack Sales Tax spreadsheet $120,893.12 N/A
Portable Toilet Rental $1,150.00 $1,150.00 Please see Imagine Integrations Proposal additional project services $1,150.00 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $2,800.00 $2,800.00 A second notification was needed because of a timing change due to dependencies $2,800.00 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $0.00 $0.00 The amount is yet to be determined (TBD) and ION will submit on-air announcement costs when finalized. N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A $7,995.00 N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $55,565.08 $55,565.08 This is what ION has been billed by vendors for equipment needed for repack. $55,565.08 N/A
Non-zoning permits $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A $4,750.00 N/A
Local Zoning $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $325.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A $6,325.00 N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $3,500.00 N/A $3,500.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sales Tax

Component Description:
Sales tax paid directly to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance are attached. This one time payment has been made.
Amount:
$120,893.12
Portable Toilet Rental

Component Description:
Cost to rent portable toilet for workers during repack equipment installation. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,150.00
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
Cost of MVPD notification for channel change. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,400.00

Component Description:
Cost of MVPD notification for channel change. A second notification was needed because of a timing change due to dependencies. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,400.00
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage

Component Description:
Cost of storage for transmitter equipment before installation. Supporting documentation and cover letter attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$7,995.00
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Cost of freight and unloading for transmitter equipment. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$14,454.00

Component Description:
Cost of forklift rental needed to move equipment. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$3,680.00

Component Description:
Cost of freight to deliver antenna and transmission line components. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$9,642.70

Component Description:
Cost of freight for additional piece needed for elbow complex. Supporting documentation and justification for expedited shipping is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,491.86

Component Description:
Cost of freight for new transmitter building. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$11,778.00

Component Description:
Cost of freight for additional pieces of cut transmission line. Supporting documentation and justification of expedited shipping is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,196.99

Component Description:
Cost of freight for additional pieces of cut transmission line. Supporting documentation and justification of expedited shipping is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$7,161.98

Component Description:
Cost of freight for additional piece needed for elbow complex. Supporting documentation and justification for expedited shipping is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$940.06

Component Description:
Cost of freight for additional pieces needed for antenna package. Supporting documentation and justification for expedited shipping is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,219.49

Component Description:
Cost of freight for additional piece needed for elbow complex. Supporting documentation and justification for expedited shipping is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$940.06

Component Description:
Cost of freight for additional pieces of cut transmission line. Supporting documentation and justification of expedited shipping is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$7,161.98
Non-zoning permits

Component Description:
50% balance payment for building permit. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,375.00

Component Description:
50% cost of building permit. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,375.00
Local Zoning Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)

Component Description:
Cost of a construction dumpster rental for duration of project. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$6,325.00
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Cost of medical notifications for channel change. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$3,500.00

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $3,972,519.90 $2,725,722.80 $2,501,419.86

Reimbursement Status

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

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


12/24/2020

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Actual Cost Documentation Statements

WILLFUL FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR FICTITIOUS STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISIONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE AND/OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 3729-3733).

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

  2. The above-named entity certifies that the statements in this form and attached documentation are true, complete, and correct.

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

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

  5. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (full power and Class A stations) and/or otherwise modify a television station’s facility as a result of the spectrum repack (LPTV/TV Translator stations); or to minimize service disruption resulting from a repacked television station (FM stations); or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD) .

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

  7. The above-named entity certifies that the cost information/documents submitted reflect costs actually incurred.

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

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

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

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


12/24/2020

Attachments

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