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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:
73642
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WCOV-TV
Channel:
22 (UHF)
File Number:
0000026113
FRN:
0031406812
Date Submitted:
01/31/2021

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

WOODS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION

One WCOV Avenue

Montgomery, AL 36111

United States

+1 (334) 288-7020 kathy@wcov.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

Michael Carroll

Chief Engineer

Woods Communications

One WCOV Ave

Montgomery, AL 36111

United States

+1 (334) 288-7020 mikec@wcov.com

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. No
Briefly describe transition plan Station will install interim antenna, line and transmitter at alternative site. Station will replace side mounted antenna and line. Station will replace main transmitter

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
Year 2001
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 ULXTE-50
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 31.7 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Existing transmitter can not be retuned

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 Yes
Size 2 inches
Length 50.0 feet
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Demo electrical panels, install new feeder to new transformer, other electrical required.
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? Yes
Size 840.0 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

Internal Transmission Line

Internal Transmission Line Cost

Transmitter Installation

Transmitter Installation Costs

Interim Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase
Manufacturer
Model UAXTE-12
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 6.8 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Interim facility operating from alternative site Existing facility must be made ready for new equipment.

Interim 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 150 kVA
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 5 tons
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
Inside RF System Is an additional interior RF system required to support this interim transmitter? No

Interim Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Installation Costs

Transmitter Installation Costs

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? No
Existing 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 N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 460.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-25JSM-R S-190
Year 2001

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? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
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: 670.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-30DSC-R S-190
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Existing antenna can not be retuned

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? 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? Yes
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? Yes
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

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? Yes
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: 29.4 kW
Manufacturer
Model TLP-12B
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Required as the main antenna and line are replaced

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? No
Broadband or Single Channel? N/A
Feed Line Size N/A
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an antenna? No
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? 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 8 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1960 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 1960 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Existing line can not be retuned

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

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 Flexible Air
Diameter 3 inches
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 830 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line used for alternate interim site

Interim Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

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 Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? Yes
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) Yes
Others Types of Users No
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? No
ASR Number
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 31° 58' 29.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 086° 09' 44.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1935.02 feet
Support Structure Height 1853.00 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 532.15 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner Gray Media Group, Inc.
Date Constructed 08/01/1977

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
13993 WSFA DTV
8649 WZHT 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 undocumented/poorly documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Minor Reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Drawings for Tower Modifications

Drawings for Tower Modifications

Interim Tower

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Tower Construction Costs

Section Question Response
Construct New Tower Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Height 792.98 feet
Justification for New Tower Alternative site for interim broadcast, expense represents equipment installation not tower modification.

Interim Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

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

Interim Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

STA

STA Inspection Of Tower

Structural Analysis

Structural Analysis of Tower

Tower Modifications

Modification of Failing Tower.

Compound Mapping

Compound Mapping

Tower Mod Design

Modification Design for failing 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 595
Explanation reimbursement filing, expense tracking, vendor coordination, progress reporting, budget creation, budget review, budget tracking, daisy-chain monitoring and all other activities
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 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 Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
NEPA Section 106 environmental review No
Environmental Assessment No
ASR Modification No
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations Yes
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers No
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study Yes
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

Camillia Communication

Interim service to MVPD's during transition

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 No
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change No
FCC License to Cover Application No
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application No
Other Miscellaneous Expenses Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? No
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? 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

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $1,954,516.46 $1,523,526.49 N/A $1,313,243.01 N/A
Total for all systems $3,965,285.08 $3,695,683.41 N/A $2,812,066.89 N/A
Interim Transmitter UAXTE-12 $356,695.40 $343,495.40 $310,770.63
Installation Costs $2,629.18 $2,629.18 Please see WCOV-TV Interim Transmitter - Installation Revision Justification Cover Letter $2,614.27 N/A
5 Ton system $20,250.00 $8,300.00 Please see Team Services, LLC Estimate dated 6.19.19 $8,300.00 N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA $25,550.00 $24,300.00 N/A $4,755.00 N/A
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 6.8 kW $308,266.22 $308,266.22 see Estimated Cost Justification WCOV-TV-180-Interim Transmitter - UHF Air-Cooled Solid State, 6.8 kW v1 $295,101.36 N/A
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-50 $1,597,821.06 $1,180,031.09 $1,002,472.38
Transmitter Installation $24,698.01 $24,698.01 see Estimated Cost Justification WCOV-TV-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Transmitter Installation v1 $24,676.15 N/A
Internal Transmission Line $3,553.41 $3,553.41 Please see quote JEHQ1658A, plus actual shipping costs on invoice 357 $3,553.41 N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 840.0 $3,446.86 $3,446.86 Please see Estimated Cost Justification WCOV-TV-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Building Addition V0 $3,236.86 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Demo electrical panels, install new feeder to new transformer, other electrical required. $67,641.00 $67,641.00 per Estimated Cost Justification WCOV-TV-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Other Electrical Services v0 $67,641.00 N/A
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $1,300.00 $1,250.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA $36,800.00 $11,057.19 see Estimated Cost Justification WCOV-TV-110-1st Primary Transmitter - 3 Phase_480 Volt_300 KVA Transformer v0 $11,057.19 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 31.7 kW $513,381.78 $513,381.78 see Estimated Cost Justification WCOV-TV-110-UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 31.7 kW v0 $337,304.93 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW $947,000.00 $555,002.84 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***Transmitter Model changed From ULXTE-40 to ULXTE-50. $555,002.84 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Installation Costs

Component Description:
Installation
Amount:
$2,614.27
5 Ton system

Component Description:
5 Ton A/C Unit
Amount:
$8,300.00
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA

Component Description:
WCOV-AUX Work as Quoted
Amount:
$4,755.00
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 6.8 kW

Component Description:
A. Transmitter
Amount:
$23,954.83

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-180-Interim Transmitter - UHF Air Cooled Solid State, 6.8 kW
Amount:
$1,604.17

Component Description:
#6 THHN Copper Wire
Amount:
$404.42

Component Description:
UAXTE-12 Transmitter per Quote Q-77314
Amount:
$96,998.70

Component Description:
1/3 Down Payment.
Amount:
$86,069.62

Component Description:
1/3 Payment Prior to shipment
Amount:
$86,069.62

Component Description:
Invoice moved to correct budget category per NMI message
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
1/3 down payment due with order.
Amount:
$86,069.63
Transmitter Installation

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Transmitter Installation
Amount:
$6,833.90

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-110-1st Primary Transmitter - Transmitter Installation
Amount:
$5,592.25

Component Description:
Services
Amount:
$12,250.00
Internal Transmission Line

Component Description:
R0006330501 3-50 TO 1-50 SINGLE CHANNEL REDUCER (CH 14-69 UHF)
Amount:
$3,553.41
Other -- Building Addition Size: 840.0

Component Description:
LABOR - TRIP CHARGE
Amount:
$3,236.86
Other Electrical Service: Demo electrical panels, install new feeder to new transformer, other electrical required.

Component Description:
We installed the owner furnished 120V line voltage sensors and the low voltage cabling
Amount:
$760.00

Component Description:
Mobilization and demolition of existing electrical equipment
Amount:
$35,237.50

Component Description:
For the new installation of the lighting and power for the new equipment
Amount:
$31,643.50
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA

Component Description:
Transformer
Amount:
$1,833.21

Component Description:
Transformer
Amount:
$1,833.21

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-110-1st Primary Transmitter - 3 Phase/480 Volt/300 KVA Transformer
Amount:
$7,390.77
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 31.7 kW

Component Description:
Transmitter
Amount:
$296,353.71

Component Description:
Invoice moved to Eng. Study budget category
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
A. Transmitter
Amount:
$40,951.22
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW

Component Description:
1/3 Payment Prior to shipment
Amount:
$277,501.42

Component Description:
Invoice moved to the new component.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
1/3 Down Payment
Amount:
$279,334.64

Component Description:
1/3 Down Payment.
Amount:
$277,501.42

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 $317,561.55 $322,163.31 N/A $285,853.31 N/A
Total for all systems $3,965,285.08 $3,695,683.41 N/A $2,812,066.89 N/A
Interim Antenna TLP-12B $36,270.98 $35,940.98 $33,060.98
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 Please see WCOV DTVPros quote JEHQ1283 $3,520.00 N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 29 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized $29,540.98 $29,540.98 see Estimated Cost Justification WCOV-TV-280-Interim Antenna - UHF High Power Side Mount, Directional, H-POL v0 $29,540.98 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-30DSC-R S-190 $281,290.57 $286,222.33 $252,792.33
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $18,696.42 Please see Estimated Cost Justification WCOV-TV-210-Primary Antenna - Side Mount Brackets V0 $18,696.42 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $13,625.34 Please see Estimated Cost Justification WCOV-TV-210-Primary Antenna - Elbow Complex V0 $13,625.34 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $15,050.00 see Estimated Cost Justification WCOV-TV-210-Primary Antenna - Sweep Test v0 $6,400.00 N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 670 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized $233,850.57 $233,850.57 Estimated Cost Justification WCOV-TV-210-Primary Antenna - UHF High Power Side Mount, Directional, E-POL v0 $214,070.57 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-280-Interim Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$2,880.00

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-280-Interim Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$640.00
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 29 kW input, directional,, horizontally polarized

Component Description:
TV ANT TLP12B
Amount:
$7,208.84

Component Description:
UHF - LOW POWER SIDE MOUNT
Amount:
$11,166.07

Component Description:
UHF - LOW POWER SIDE MOUNT
Amount:
$11,166.07
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount high/med power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) Information not provided.
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost)

Component Description:
Side Mount Brackets
Amount:
$7,884.00

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-210-Primary Antenna - Side Mount Brackets
Amount:
$2,928.42

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-210-Primary Antenna - Side Mount Brackets
Amount:
$7,884.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
Elbow Complex
Amount:
$5,745.60

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-210-Primary Antenna - Elbow Complex
Amount:
$2,134.14

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-210-Primary Antenna - Elbow Complex
Amount:
$5,745.60
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
Sweep Test
Amount:
$2,880.00

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-210-Primary Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$2,880.00

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-210-Primary Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$640.00

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-210-Primary Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$8,650.00
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 670 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
Antenna
Amount:
$84,987.00

Component Description:
UHF - HIGH POWER SIDE MOUNT
Amount:
$44,096.57

Component Description:
UHF - High Power Side Mount
Amount:
$84,987.00

Cost Information

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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 $444,890.00 $398,559.51 N/A $361,084.58 N/A
Total for all systems $3,965,285.08 $3,695,683.41 N/A $2,812,066.89 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $48,970.00 $43,571.00 $41,136.00
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3" $48,970.00 $43,571.00 Quote attached (included in antenna quote) Estimated tax and shipping included in cost $41,136.00 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $395,920.00 $354,988.51 $319,948.58
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $395,920.00 $354,988.51 see Estimated Cost Justification WCOV-TV-310-Primary Transmission Line - Rigid Transmission LIne, Copper, 6 1_8 v2 $319,948.58 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3"

Component Description:
FLEXIBLE TRANSMISSION LINE
Amount:
$4,527.64

Component Description:
FLEXIBLE TRANSMISSION LINE
Amount:
$4,475.28

Component Description:
Deposit for RF line and accessories
Amount:
$17,506.55

Component Description:
FLEXIBLE TRANSMISSION LINE
Amount:
$14,626.53
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8"

Component Description:
RIGID TRANSMISSION LINE - COPPER
Amount:
$72,505.46

Component Description:
Transmission Line
Amount:
$107,578.66

Component Description:
Rigid Transmission Line - Copper
Amount:
$107,578.66

Component Description:
RIGID TRANSMISSION LINE - COPPER
Amount:
$26,128.32

Component Description:
R0003761502 6" VERTICAL FIXED" SINGLE HEAVY DUTY
Amount:
$11,491.07

Component Description:
R0003761502 6" VERTICAL FIXED" SINGLE HEAVY DUTY
Amount:
$4,379.44

Component Description:
XFMR 6-50 / 6-75 UHF 3 ST 123019 682009
Amount:
$1,778.04

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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 $953,919.00 $1,125,135.77 N/A $672,497.67 N/A
Total for all systems $3,965,285.08 $3,695,683.41 N/A $2,812,066.89 N/A
Interim Tower $550,619.00 $550,564.00 $273,526.00
Tower Modifications $302,769.00 $302,769.00 Per Estimated Cost Justification WCOV-TV-490-Interim Tower - Tower Modifications V0 $70,250.94 N/A
STA $3,550.00 $3,550.00 N/A $3,550.00 N/A
Structural Analysis $14,500.00 $14,500.00 see Estimated Cost Justification WCOV-TV-490-Interim Tower - Structural Analysis v1 $14,500.00 N/A
Compound Mapping $7,000.00 $7,000.00 Tower Compound Mapping $4,550.00 N/A
New tower $0.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $210,445.00 see Estimated Cost Justification WCOV-TV-490-Interim Tower - Tower Rigging, Tall Tower v1 $168,375.06 N/A
Tower Mod Design $12,300.00 $12,300.00 N/A $12,300.00 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $403,300.00 $574,571.77 $398,971.67
Drawings for Tower Modifications $8,500.00 $8,500.00 Please see Elevated Structural Consultants invoice 348 $8,500.00 N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $390,471.77 see Estimated Cost Justification WCOV-TV-410-Existing Primary Tower - Tower Rigging, Tall Tower v2 $390,471.67 N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $150,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $25,600.00 Not Required $0.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tower Modifications

Component Description:
Customer Deposit for the WCOV TV Repack Studio Tower Modification
Amount:
$70,250.94

Component Description:
50% Down for Moblization and Materials
Amount:
$1,792,866.90
STA

Component Description:
Tower STA Analysis
Amount:
$3,550.00
Structural Analysis

Component Description:
Structural Analysis
Amount:
$7,500.00

Component Description:
Analysis of Guyed Tower
Amount:
$5,000.00

Component Description:
Tower Structural Analysis
Amount:
$2,000.00
Compound Mapping

Component Description:
Compound Mapping
Amount:
$4,550.00
New tower Information not provided.
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-490-Interim Tower - Tower Rigging, Tall Tower
Amount:
$18,030.06

Component Description:
Install
Amount:
$150,345.00
Tower Mod Design

Component Description:
Modification Design
Amount:
$12,300.00
Drawings for Tower Modifications

Component Description:
Contract Drawings for Modifications per recent analysis of 725' guyed tower.
Amount:
$8,500.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
Travel
Amount:
$46,447.37

Component Description:
Construction
Amount:
$23,660.39

Component Description:
Construction
Amount:
$83,202.51

Component Description:
Construction
Amount:
$237,161.40
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
This invoice has been moved to the Tall Tower category
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Invoice moved to Drawings for Tower Modifications category
Amount:
N/A
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study Information not provided.

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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 $239,185.00 $279,685.26 N/A $146,600.25 N/A
Total for all systems $3,965,285.08 $3,695,683.41 N/A $2,812,066.89 N/A
Outside Professional Services $239,185.00 $279,685.26 $146,600.25
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $14,888.13 Please see Estimated Cost Justification WCOV-TV-530-RF Eng - Engineering Study for New Channel Assignment v3 $12,442.29 N/A
Camillia Communication $25,000.00 $25,000.00 MVPD continuity during interim broadcast. $0.00 N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $80,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,500.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $4,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
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 - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application $2,105.00 $2,000.00 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 request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 N/A $1,045.83 N/A
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $2,000.00 N/A $250.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $375.00 N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,560.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Project management of the transition $94,010.00 $132,487.13 The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices submitted for reimbursement at this time. $132,487.13 Please see submitted invoices.

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
WCOV-TV Fac ID 73642 Montgomery AL
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-530-RF Eng - Engineering Study for New Channel Assignment
Amount:
$2,537.50

Component Description:
Consulting Engineer
Amount:
$400.00

Component Description:
Repack Engineering
Amount:
$499.99

Component Description:
Repack Engineering
Amount:
$649.99

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-530-RF Eng - Engineering Study for New Channel Assignment
Amount:
$620.83

Component Description:
Develop final configuration for main antenna
Amount:
$375.00

Component Description:
System summary and equipment specification - Robert E Thurber, 3 hrs 47 mins @ $250.00/hr
Amount:
$945.83

Component Description:
THTV
Amount:
$6,263.15
Camillia Communication Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, 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 Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
Repack Engineering
Amount:
$445.83

Component Description:
Develop technical parameters for interim antenna
Amount:
$600.00
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Regarding repack Ch-22 facility, develop final operating constants
Amount:
$250.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-530-RF Eng - Construction Permit Application (Main)
Amount:
$375.00
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-510-Project Management
Amount:
$110.36

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$7,250.85

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$10,258.75

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$8,011.20

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$11,753.05

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,984.80

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-510-Project Management
Amount:
$15.40

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,842.80

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-510-Project Management
Amount:
$179.66

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$10,546.30

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$8,907.80

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,133.75

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$10,037.85

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$6,729.55

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$6,403.60

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$258.75

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$6,316.15

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$12,581.90

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$8,018.05

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,753.15

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,488.15

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$6,403.60

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-510-Project Management
Amount:
$71.86

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,007.95

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,825.45

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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 $55,213.07 $46,613.07 N/A $32,788.07 N/A
Total for all systems $3,965,285.08 $3,695,683.41 N/A $2,812,066.89 N/A
Other Expenses $55,213.07 $46,613.07 $32,788.07
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $0.00 $0.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $1,200.00 $1,200.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Equipment Storage $15,000.00 $15,000.00 estimated Dielectric storage $2,375.00 N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $27,463.07 $27,463.07 see Estimated Cost JustificationWCOV-TV-610-Equipment Delivery and Handling V2 $27,463.07 Please see submitted invoices.
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $2,950.00 Quote attached $2,950.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
MVPD Notification of Channel Change Information not provided.
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-610-Equipment Storage
Amount:
$1,595.00

Component Description:
WCOV-TV-610-Equipment Storage
Amount:
$780.00
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
On Site Engineering
Amount:
$3,811.74

Component Description:
Shooting Boom Forklift
Amount:
$2,636.52

Component Description:
Shooting Boom Forklift
Amount:
$4,120.02

Component Description:
Shooting Boom Forklift
Amount:
$3,988.04

Component Description:
Shooting Boom Forklift
Amount:
$4,128.50

Component Description:
Shooting Boom Forklift
Amount:
$3,926.13

Component Description:
Repack Engineering
Amount:
$864.08

Component Description:
Shooting Boom Forklift
Amount:
$3,988.04
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Medical Notification
Amount:
$2,950.00

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $3,965,285.08 $3,695,683.41 $2,812,066.89

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.

David Woods

President


01/31/2021

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.

David Woods

President


01/31/2021

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