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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:
594
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WITN-TV
Channel:
34 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028737
FRN:
0018223693
Date Submitted:
01/22/2021

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

GRAY TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC

Doing Business As: WITN

4370 Peachtree Road NE

Atlanta, GA 30319

United States

+1 (404) 504-9828 Robert.Folliard@gray.tv Limited Liability Company

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

[Confidential]

 

 

 


Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

Samuel Hariton

Widelity

Samuel Hariton

4031 University Dr

Suite 100

Fairfax, VA 22030

United States

+1 (339) 222-8107 sam.hariton@widelity.com

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. Yes
Briefly describe transition plan WITN will be transitioning from channel 32 to channel 34. The station will be replacing its existing antenna, transmitter. The station will be installing an interim transmitter, antenna, and transmission line.

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 Sigma CD
Year 2003
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 52 kW

Primary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Manufacturer
Model ULXTE-120
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 75.1 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Existing transmitter can't be retuned. Solid state replacement is cheaper than IOT replacement.

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) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description The new transmitter will require reconfiguration of the electrical service on site. The electrical work cost has been estimated based on verbal guidance from local electrical contractors.
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

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Laptop for Monitoring Transmitter

Laptop for Monitoring Transmitter

Pad and Ice Shield for Heat Exchangers

Pad and Ice Shield for New Heat Exchangers/Transformers

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? No
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type 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: 795.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU30GTH-R-06
Year 2003

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? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Top 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: 828.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-30GTH/VP-R 06
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna Existing antenna is single channel and cannot be retuned to the new channel.

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? No
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? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? Single Channel
Feed Line Size 6 1/8 inches inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? No
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Top Plate Adapter

Adapter for the top of the tower to match the bolt pattern of the antenna

Interim Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels/Bays N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 300.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU26DSC-R-04-TC
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna Interim antenna needed to continue broadcasting during transition period.

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? B
Feed Line Size 6 1/8 inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an 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

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Splitter

Splitter at antenna

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 Utilize Existing
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 Dielectric
Type Rigid
Diameter 7 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length Other
Other Segment Length 18.76 feet
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 2000 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Additional Transmission Line Parts

Additional Transmission Line Parts

Sweep Test

Sweep test needed for existing transmission line.

Sweep Test Adapter Rental

Rental of transmission line adapter for sweep test of existing transmission line.

Interim Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1747 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Interim transmission line needed to continue broadcasting during transition period

Interim Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Interim Transmission Line - Additional Parts

Other costs required for transmission line operation

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Is this tower consider Complex?
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? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1006359
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 35° 21' 55.9" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 077° 23' 34.6" W-
Overall Structure Height 1984.88 feet
Support Structure Height 1856.93 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 25.92 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner Tall Towers, Inc.
Date Constructed 02/12/2016

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
57838 WNCT-TV DTV
64609 WERO FM
54388 WNCT-FM FM

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: Serious 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? Yes

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Tower Mapping

Mapping for tower

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 900
Explanation Strategic Support
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 Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
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 Yes
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) Yes
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 No
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

Attorney Fees - Other Matters

Legal Services

Attorney Fees - Other Matters

Legal Services (2)

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 No
Non-zoning permits Yes
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change Yes
FCC License to Cover Application Yes
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application Yes
Other Miscellaneous Expenses Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? Yes
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? Yes
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? Yes

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Security

Security at site while equipment is being stored.

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $2,092,194.91 $2,092,194.91 N/A $1,942,383.46 N/A
Total for all systems $5,237,636.89 $4,774,647.08 N/A $4,326,592.76 N/A
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-120 $2,092,194.91 $2,092,194.91 $1,942,383.46
Pad and Ice Shield for Heat Exchangers $39,654.00 $39,654.00 See attached T.D. Goodwin Construction quote $25,781.28 N/A
Laptop for Monitoring Transmitter $446.18 $446.18 Please see WITN-TV Primary Transmitter - Laptop Budget Revision Justification Letter $0.00 N/A
Other Electrical Service: The new transmitter will require reconfiguration of the electrical service on site. The electrical work cost has been estimated based on verbal guidance from local electrical contractors. $77,750.00 $77,750.00 See Pitt Electric Quote $29,371.25 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 75.1 kW $1,974,344.73 $1,974,344.73 see Estimated Cost Justification WITN-110-1st Primary Transmitter - UHF Liquid Cooled Solid State 75.1 kW v0 $1,887,230.93 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Pad and Ice Shield for Heat Exchangers

Component Description:
8/15/19...welded angle iron
Amount:
$1,181.28

Component Description:
Labor and materials to build and install 8' x 20' iceshield 10' high
Amount:
$24,600.00
Laptop for Monitoring Transmitter

Component Description:
laptop for transmitter
Amount:
$446.18
Other Electrical Service: The new transmitter will require reconfiguration of the electrical service on site. The electrical work cost has been estimated based on verbal guidance from local electrical contractors.

Component Description:
Other Electrical
Amount:
$28,000.00

Component Description:
Other Electrical
Amount:
$1,371.25
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 75.1 kW

Component Description:
ULXTE-120 Transmitter
Amount:
$1,364,501.66

Component Description:
ULXTE-120 Transmitter
Amount:
$144,586.34

Component Description:
BW Distilled
Amount:
$435.74

Component Description:
ULXTE-120 Transmitter
Amount:
$377,707.19

Component Description:
Invoice moved to Transmitter Electrical budget category.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Invoice moved to Transmitter Electrical budget category.
Amount:
N/A

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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 $788,162.00 $588,477.00 N/A $445,366.41 N/A
Total for all systems $5,237,636.89 $4,774,647.08 N/A $4,326,592.76 N/A
Interim Antenna TFU26DSC-R-04-TC $460,080.00 $322,614.00 $210,724.00
Splitter $0.00 $0.00 Cost included with combiner system N/A N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $19,520.00 N/A $19,520.00 N/A
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $13,700.00 $12,768.00 N/A $10,984.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station - 200-500 kW, horizontally polarized $189,500.00 $151,018.50 Please see vendor quote JEHQ1306, less amount already submitted for reimbursement $40,912.50 N/A
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna -- 200-500 kW, elliptically or circularly polarized $227,000.00 $132,907.50 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***See vendor quote JEHQ1306 $132,907.50 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-30GTH/VP-R 06 $328,082.00 $265,863.00 $234,642.41
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $12,768.00 JEHQ1278-01 $12,768.00 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 $227,143.00 N/A $199,832.81 N/A
Top Plate Adapter $19,552.00 $19,552.00 N/A $15,641.60 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Splitter Information not provided.
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost)

Component Description:
WITN-280-Interim Antenna - Side Mount Brackets
Amount:
$3,904.00

Component Description:
WITN-280-Interim Antenna - Side Mount Brackets
Amount:
$4,880.00

Component Description:
WITN-280-Interim Antenna - Side Mount Brackets
Amount:
$4,880.00

Component Description:
Side Mount Brackets Interim Antenna
Amount:
$5,856.00
Elbow complex, broadband, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
WITN-280-Interim Antenna - Elbow Complex, 6 1/8"
Amount:
$2,746.00

Component Description:
WITN-280-Interim Antenna - Elbow Complex, 6 1/8"
Amount:
$2,746.00

Component Description:
Elbow Complex Interim Antenna
Amount:
$3,295.20

Component Description:
WITN-280-Interim Antenna - Elbow Complex, 6 1/8"
Amount:
$2,196.80
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
WITN-280-Interim Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$1,600.00

Component Description:
WITN-280-Interim Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$1,280.00

Component Description:
Sweep Test Interim Antenna
Amount:
$1,920.00

Component Description:
WITN-280-Interim Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$1,600.00
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station - 200-500 kW, horizontally polarized

Component Description:
Antenna
Amount:
$40,912.50
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna -- 200-500 kW, elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
UHF-LOW POWER SIDE MOUNT
Amount:
$40,912.50

Component Description:
Invoice moved as the category has been superseded.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
UHF-Low Power Side Mount
Amount:
$49,095.00

Component Description:
UHF- LOW POWER SIDE MOUNT
Amount:
$42,900.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
WITN-210-Primary Antenna - Elbow Complex 6 1/8"
Amount:
$2,553.60

Component Description:
WITN-210-Primary Antenna - Elbow Complex 6 1/8"
Amount:
$3,192.00

Component Description:
New Primary Antenna Elbow Complex
Amount:
$3,830.40

Component Description:
WITN-210-Primary Antenna - Elbow Complex 6 1/8"
Amount:
$3,192.00
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
Sweep Test New Primary Antenna
Amount:
$1,920.00

Component Description:
WITN-210-Primary Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$1,600.00

Component Description:
WITN-210-Primary Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$1,600.00

Component Description:
WITN-210-Primary Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$1,280.00
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
UHF-HIGH POWER TOP MOUNT (200-1000KW)
Amount:
$51,617.62

Component Description:
UHF-HIgh Power top Mount
Amount:
$34,656.42

Component Description:
UHF High Power Top Mount
Amount:
$51,617.62

Component Description:
UHF-High Power Top Mount
Amount:
$61,941.15
Top Plate Adapter

Component Description:
WITN-210-Primary Antenna - Top Plate Adapter
Amount:
$4,888.00

Component Description:
WITN-210-Primary Antenna - Top Plate Adapter
Amount:
$4,888.00

Component Description:
New Primary Antenna Top Plate
Amount:
$5,865.60

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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 $434,042.98 $303,954.98 N/A $276,143.00 N/A
Total for all systems $5,237,636.89 $4,774,647.08 N/A $4,326,592.76 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $418,173.53 $288,085.53 $268,516.89
Interim Transmission Line - Additional Parts $12,869.53 $12,869.53 Please see WITN DTVPros 370 Dehydration Quote JEHQ1687, plus actual freight on invoice 370 $12,869.53 N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" broadband $405,304.00 $275,216.00 N/A $255,647.36 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $15,869.45 $15,869.45 $7,626.11
Sweep Test Adapter Rental $2,800.00 $2,800.00 See vendor invoice. $956.66 N/A
Additional Transmission Line Parts $6,669.45 $6,669.45 Please see line 5 on DTVPros quote JEHQ1278-03, plus actual taxes on invoice 217-3 $6,669.45 N/A
Sweep Test $6,400.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Interim Transmission Line - Additional Parts

Component Description:
Additional Parts
Amount:
$12,869.53
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" broadband

Component Description:
WITN-380-Interim Transmission Line - Rigid Copper, Broadband, 6 1/8"
Amount:
$2,845.00

Component Description:
WITN-380-Interim Transmission Line - Rigid Copper, Broadband, 6 1/8"
Amount:
$64,237.78

Component Description:
WITN-380-Interim Transmission Line - Rigid Copper, Broadband, 6 1/8"
Amount:
$64,237.78

Component Description:
Interim Transmission Line
Amount:
$77,085.36

Component Description:
WITN-380-Interim Transmission Line - Rigid Copper, Broadband, 6 1/8"
Amount:
$47,241.44

Component Description:
Invoice moved to correct budget category.
Amount:
N/A
Sweep Test Adapter Rental

Component Description:
Scissor Lift 19FT Narrow Elec
Amount:
$956.66

Component Description:
Invoice to be removed-NR
Amount:
N/A
Additional Transmission Line Parts

Component Description:
WITN-310-Primary Transmission Line - Additional Parts
Amount:
$6,669.45
Sweep Test Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $1,632,136.00 $1,518,946.69 N/A $1,517,746.69 N/A
Total for all systems $5,237,636.89 $4,774,647.08 N/A $4,326,592.76 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $1,632,136.00 $1,518,946.69 $1,517,746.69
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $345,435.69 Please see attached Revised GTI America Quote Q17-06-012b and Dish Technologies Estimate 4812 $345,435.69 N/A
Tower Helicopter Lift $128,586.00 $128,586.00 Please see attached Revised GTI America Quote Q17-06-012b $128,586.00 N/A
Tower Mapping $17,950.00 $17,950.00 See attached quote from Turris Engineering Inc. $17,950.00 N/A
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $16,000.00 Initial plus two additional studies for shared tower $14,800.00 N/A
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications $1,052,000.00 $1,010,975.00 see Estimated Cost Justification WITN-410-Existing Primary Tower - Serious Tower Reinforcement_Modifications v0 $1,010,975.00 N/A

Components

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

Component Description:
Mobilize crew to WITN tower
Amount:
$61,505.26

Component Description:
Tower Rigging Service
Amount:
$106,216.27

Component Description:
Dates completed 6/22 and 6/23/19
Amount:
$4,900.00

Component Description:
Remove existing top mounted Ch 32 TFU30 antenna
Amount:
$112,286.99

Component Description:
Tower rigging services - Tall Tower (500')
Amount:
$60,527.17
Tower Helicopter Lift

Component Description:
WITN-410-Existing Primary Tower - Tower Lift
Amount:
$128,586.00
Tower Mapping

Component Description:
Equipment mapping
Amount:
$8,975.00

Component Description:
Equipment mapping
Amount:
$8,975.00
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
Specific Wind Study & Structural Re-Analysis and Report
Amount:
$6,000.00

Component Description:
Tower Structural Analysis Report for load case specified
Amount:
$8,800.00
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
19-0029 1857ft Kline 10Ft-face guyed Tower Reinforcing Project
Amount:
$49,030.00

Component Description:
30% In Progress Payment During Field Installation
Amount:
$294,180.00

Component Description:
25% Down payment Due Upon acceptance of order
Amount:
$245,150.00

Component Description:
Tower Reinforcing Project
Amount:
$392,240.00

Component Description:
Weather Days During August 2019
Amount:
$30,375.00

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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 $182,211.00 $170,106.00 N/A $138,533.20 N/A
Total for all systems $5,237,636.89 $4,774,647.08 N/A $4,326,592.76 N/A
Outside Professional Services $182,211.00 $170,106.00 $138,533.20
Attorney Fees - Other Matters $1,406.00 $1,406.00 Per Estimated Cost Justification WITN-550-Attorney Fees - Other Matters v1 $1,406.00 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
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,500.00 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 $429.50 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A $758.00 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $250.00 Please see attached justification for attorney fees - prepare and file Engineering Portion of FCC License to Cover Application for auxiliary facility $250.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A $250.00 N/A
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application $2,105.00 $700.00 Please see the invoice Chesapeake RF Consultants, LLC. Invoice #5172 $700.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $1,462.50 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $2,687.50 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 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Project management of the transition $142,200.00 $135,000.00 N/A $130,589.70 N/A
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Attorney Fees - Other Matters

Component Description:
Review linked set for WITN
Amount:
$962.00

Component Description:
For Professional Services Rendered
Amount:
$222.00

Component Description:
Professional Services rendered through September 30, 2019
Amount:
$222.00
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase 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

Component Description:
Professional Services
Amount:
$346.50

Component Description:
WITN-550-Attorney - License to Cover Application (Main)
Amount:
$83.00
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Professional Services
Amount:
$758.00
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application

Component Description:
buildout of repack Ch-34 auxiliary
Amount:
$250.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Consulting Engineer: regarding buildout of repack Ch. 34
Amount:
$250.00
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
WITN-530-Outside Professional Services - Engineering Consulting Services - RF Eng - Construction Permit Application (AUX)
Amount:
$700.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
review proposal for interim antenna and develop final ERP and parameters for CP application
Amount:
$1,462.50
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment
Amount:
$1,287.50

Component Description:
Respond to query re: repack Ch-34 non-maximized ERP and corresponding TPO.
Amount:
$125.00

Component Description:
Consulting Engineer
Amount:
$275.00

Component Description:
Review antenna manufacturer's alternative proposal re: top-mount antenna, due to structural loading
Amount:
$250.00

Component Description:
Discuss top-mount antenna size, gain and required TPO.
Amount:
$625.00

Component Description:
RF Engineering Consulting
Amount:
$125.00
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

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$6,468.90

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,155.65

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,084.35

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,166.05

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,023.40

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,493.45

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,897.00

Component Description:
WITN-510-Project Management
Amount:
$900.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$5,466.25

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,459.20

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,261.20

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,607.10

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$3,276.45

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$1,328.55

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,071.30

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,585.70

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,257.85

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$28.20

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,244.80

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$2,122.40

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$2,667.65

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,946.50

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$5,750.90

Component Description:
Project management of the transition
Amount:
$600.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,624.20

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$536.35

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$802.25

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$7,493.25

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,377.30

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,728.40

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,913.90

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$770.80

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,733.05

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,375.10

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,706.25

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,233.15

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,660.60

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,478.20

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,726.65

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,943.80

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,899.15

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$2,561.90

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,753.30

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,981.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,101.45

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$5,940.65

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,386.15
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) Information not provided.

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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 $108,890.00 $100,967.50 N/A $6,420.00 N/A
Total for all systems $5,237,636.89 $4,774,647.08 N/A $4,326,592.76 N/A
Other Expenses $108,890.00 $100,967.50 $6,420.00
Security $12,000.00 $12,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Justifying Quote - Wiley Rein MVPD quote $2,000.00 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $12,000.00 $12,000.00 N/A $2,640.00 N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $33,700.00 $33,700.00 See attached Comark quote P#4034-WITN-Equip Removal-170825. N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $11,000.00 $11,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $670.00 per Estimated Cost Justification WITN-610-FCC Filing Fee - License to Cover Application v1 $670.00 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $1,110.00 Per WITN-TV Justification FCC Filing Fee CP App $1,110.00 N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $3,297.50 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Security Information not provided.
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
Prepare MVPD notification letters for WITN.
Amount:
$2,000.00
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage

Component Description:
WITN-610-Equipment Storage
Amount:
$2,640.00
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges Information not provided.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
Non-zoning permits Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application

Component Description:
WITN-610-FCC Filing Fee - License to Cover Application
Amount:
$335.00

Component Description:
Total Professional Services
Amount:
$335.00
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application

Component Description:
WITN-610-FCC Filing Fee - CP Application
Amount:
$1,110.00
DTV Medical Facility Notification Information not provided.

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $5,237,636.89 $4,774,647.08 $4,326,592.76

Reimbursement Status

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

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robert Folliard , III .

Assistant Secretary


01/22/2021

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.

Robert Folliard , III .

Assistant Secretary


01/22/2021

Attachments

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