Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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LIBERTY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Doing Business As: LIBERTY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
Fred Church 3401 FOSTERBURG ROAD ALTON, IL 62002 United States |
+1 (618) 465-4000 | fredchurch37@gmail.com | Corporation |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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[Confidential] |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Michael Couzens Attorney at Law Michael Couzens Law Office |
PO Box 3642 Oakland, CA 94609 United States |
+1 (510) 658-7654 | cuz@well.com |
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 | Station is able to utilize existing tower, substituting new channel output and antenna. |
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 | EXC-5X-A-C | |
Year | 2017 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 0.28 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | BE-TV1k2-FA-U | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 1.3 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Tower eval showed a longer line required. Existing transmitter cant provide this power. Manufacturer uses 600 watt amplifiers and 1 amplifier isnt enough for required 650 watts. The next size transmitter is 1.2 KW. This is the minimum viable xmitter usabl |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Power | N/A | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
Size | N/A | |
Length | N/A | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
Description | N/A | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Cooling Only | |
Size | Other | |
Other Size | 2 tons | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
Size | N/A | |
Channel 14 Costs | Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? | N/A |
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? | N/A | |
Is additional field engineering time needed? | N/A | |
Number of Days | N/A |
Name | Description |
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Transmitter Other Parts |
Equipment required to install the transmitter |
Transmitter Installation |
Transmitter Installation |
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 | 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? | No | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
Number of Panels | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | SWLP12OI | |
Year | 2011 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
Number of Panels/Bays | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ARF-U16-LP-36 Premium | |
Year | 2011 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Present antenna is made specifically to operate on Channel 50 only (slotted cylinder). It will not function properly on repack Channel 36. |
Section | Question | Response |
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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? | 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 |
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 | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Candelabra | |
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? | Unknown | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1064755 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 38° 55' 12.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 090° 06' 18.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 199.14 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 199.14 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 505.24 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | LIBERTY CHRISTIAN CENTER | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1992 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for undocumented/poorly documented tower |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Minor Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Candelabra |
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 | Manager required to order equipment and supervise removal of present antenna, installation of new antenna and retuning of transmitter. | |
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 | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
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 | 8 | |
NEPA Section 106 environmental review | No | |
Environmental Assessment | No | |
ASR Modification | No | |
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | No | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | Yes | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | 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 | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
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? | No | |
Permit and Filing Costs | Local Zoning | No |
Non-zoning permits | No | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | Yes | |
FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | 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? | No | |
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | No |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $156,989.16 | $65,308.16 | N/A | $63,621.90 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $944,070.39 | $265,449.39 | N/A | $190,318.98 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter BE-TV1k2-FA-U | $156,989.16 | $65,308.16 | $63,621.90 | ||
Transmitter Installation | $18,300.00 | $18,300.00 | Please see Estimated Cost Justification W50CH-D-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Transmitter Installation v0 | $17,928.74 | N/A |
Transmitter Other Parts | $3,407.91 | $3,407.91 | Please see Estimated Cost Justification W50CH-D-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Transmitter Other Parts v0 | $2,092.91 | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | $126,000.00 | $34,319.00 | Please see attached Liberty Communications Broadcast Electronics Proposal FJCNQ1154 | $34,319.00 | N/A |
Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:2 (Other) | $9,281.25 | $9,281.25 | Please see SRU quote 125987 | $9,281.25 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Transmitter Installation | |
Transmitter Other Parts | |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | |
Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:2 (Other) |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $26,300.00 | $22,550.00 | N/A | $22,550.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $944,070.39 | $265,449.39 | N/A | $190,318.98 | N/A |
Primary Antenna ARF-U16-LP-36 Premium | $26,300.00 | $22,550.00 | $22,550.00 | ||
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic | $26,300.00 | $22,550.00 | Please see W50CH-D Acorn Proposal PRO102019 | $22,550.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $605,300.00 | $46,550.00 | N/A | $46,550.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $944,070.39 | $265,449.39 | N/A | $190,318.98 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $605,300.00 | $46,550.00 | $46,550.00 | ||
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $3,875.00 | see W50CH-D-410-Existing Primary Tower - Tower Rigging, Short Tower | $3,875.00 | N/A |
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | $26,300.00 | $21,875.00 | Please see QUOTE 930565 Quote-Liberty Communications - Structural Evaluation | $21,875.00 | N/A |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $20,800.00 | Please see attached SRU Electric Structural Repair Quote - 03012020 | $20,800.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | |
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $152,640.00 | $128,245.00 | N/A | $56,395.85 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $944,070.39 | $265,449.39 | N/A | $190,318.98 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $152,640.00 | $128,245.00 | $56,395.85 | ||
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $29,440.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $1,392.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $2,320.00 | Please see W50CH-D Attorney- Other Matters Budget Revision Justification Letter. The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices submitted for reimbursement at this time. | $2,320.00 | see submitted invoices |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $1,969.35 | N/A |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $94,010.00 | $99,675.00 | Please see attached Widelity Strategic Support Quote | $50,714.50 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | 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 | Information not provided. |
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 | Information not provided. |
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 | $2,841.23 | $2,796.23 | N/A | $1,201.23 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $944,070.39 | $265,449.39 | N/A | $190,318.98 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $2,841.23 | $2,796.23 | $1,201.23 | ||
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $1,001.23 | $1,001.23 | Please see Estimated Cost Justification W50CH-D-610-Equipment Delivery and Handling V0 | $1,001.23 | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $200.00 | Please see W50CH-D Filing Fees- STA Budget Revision Justification Letter | $200.00 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $325.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $200.00 | $200.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,070.00 | N/A | $0.00 | 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) | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $944,070.39 | $265,449.39 | $190,318.98 |
Question | Response |
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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 |
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. | Fred W. Church President 01/15/2021 |
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. | Fred W Church President 01/15/2021 |