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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:
6669
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
KBTX-TV
Channel:
16 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028641
FRN:
0018223693
Date Submitted:
05/17/2021

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: GRAY TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC

KBTX-TV

4370 Peachtree Road, NE

Atlanta, GA 30319

United States

+1 (404) 504-9828 allfccims@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. No
Briefly describe transition plan The station will be replacing the existing main transmitter, antenna, and transmission line. The auxiliary antenna and transmitter will be replaced, while the auxiliary transmission line will be reused.

Transmitters

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

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Add Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Backup Transmitter
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 Diamond CD
Year 2004
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 5 kW

Auxiliary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Manufacturer
Model THU9EVO-12
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 19 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Existing Ch50 Harris Diamond CD transmitter cannot be retuned. A new Transmitter is necessary for the assigned CH16 buildout.

Auxiliary 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 15

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Auxiliary Transmitter Channel 16 Mask Filter

Auxiliary Transmitter Channel 16 Mask Filter

Auxiliary transmitter installation

Installation of auxiliary transmitter

Ice Shield

Ice Shield and Concrete Pads for Aux Transmitter heat exchanger

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 Power CD
Year 2008
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 60 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 THU9EVO-40
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 61 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Existing CH50 transmitter cannot be retuned for the assigned CH16 frequency

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 500 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 3 inches
Length 150.0 feet
Other Electrical Service No
Description N/A
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Cooling Only
Size 20 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 30

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Primary Transmitter Channel 16 Mask Filter

Primary Transmitter Channel 16 Mask Filter

Portable Transmitter Building

Repack equipment requirements require more space allowed by current transmitter building. Portable bldg will house additional required equipment.

Primary transmitter installation

Installation of primary transmitter

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 Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Elliptical
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: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU30GTH/VP-R-6T140
Year 2007

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? 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 Full Power
Mounting Top 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: 705.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-19ETT/VP-R 6T140 (SP)
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Existing antenna used for CH50 is not broadband and cannot be retuned for the assigned CH16 frequency

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 7 3/16 inches inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna?
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

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: 280.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ALP24M4-HSOC-16
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Existing antenna used for channel 50 is not broadband and cannot be returned to the channel 16 frequency.

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 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 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1690 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Transmission Line Accessories

accessories needed for the 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 Flexible Air
Diameter 4 inches
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 170 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line The upper half of the current line was found damaged during the RF sweep test and requires to be replaced.

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 Owned
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? No
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) N/A
Others Types of Users N/A
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1062868
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 30° 33' 16.5" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 096° 01' 52.3" W-
Overall Structure Height 1649.91 feet
Support Structure Height 1600.05 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 331.69 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Gray Television Group, Inc.
Date Constructed 05/01/2009


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 N/A
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Tower Analysis and Mapping

Tower Analysis and Mapping performed by TCI in 2016

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 Planning
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? N/A
Critical Facility N/A
Terrain-Shielded Facility N/A
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
NEPA Section 106 environmental review No
Environmental Assessment No
ASR Modification 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 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

Attorney Fees - Other Matters

Legal Services

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 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)? 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

Name Description

License to Cover Aux Filing Fees

License to Cover Aux Filing Fees

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 $3,720,180.98 $2,437,817.23 N/A $2,029,058.68 N/A
Total for all systems $5,865,238.49 $4,345,079.71 N/A $3,742,511.30 N/A
Primary Transmitter THU9EVO-40 $2,599,431.98 $1,787,282.73 $1,542,686.68
Primary transmitter installation $148,254.59 $148,254.59 Please see KBTX-TV Marsand quote 1937revA for this and Auxiliary Transmitter Installation $74,127.29 N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 500 KVA $48,400.00 $46,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Portable Transmitter Building $8,356.39 $8,356.39 per PO-001275 $8,356.39 N/A
Additional field engineering time, 10-30 days $63,100.00 $64,950.00 Includes state and local tax N/A N/A
Channel 14 Mask Filter $189,500.00 $42,156.25 per KBTX-110-Channel 14 mask filter Budget Increase Justification v0 $42,156.25 N/A
RF Consulting Engineer $5,260.00 $5,412.50 State and local taxes N/A N/A
Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:20 (Other) $75,775.00 $75,775.00 18 ton unit (20 ton selected due to LMS limitation) per KBTX Anderson Tower Mitsubishi City Multi Proposal $75,775.00 N/A
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) $7,800.00 $7,350.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW $1,788,000.00 $1,124,042.00 Please see Rohde & Schwarz Quote 117710.2 & Change Order 247256.1 $1,109,442.00 N/A
Primary Transmitter Channel 16 Mask Filter $264,986.00 $264,986.00 Please see Rohde & Schwarz quote 117710.4. KBTX is moving to channel 16 and channel 14 expenses should not have been present on the 399 $232,829.75 N/A
Auxiliary Transmitter THU9EVO-12 $1,120,749.00 $650,534.50 $486,372.00
Ice Shield $28,375.00 $28,375.00 See attached Jay Burch Construction, Inc. estimate #314. N/A N/A
Channel 14 Mask Filter $189,500.00 $33,550.00 Please see R&S quote 118001.2 and KBTX-150-Channel 14 mask filter Budget Increase Justification v0 $33,550.00 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. $8,000.00 $8,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW $684,000.00 $367,733.00 Please see Estimated Cost Justification KBTX-150-New Auxiliary Transmitter V0 $352,983.00 N/A
Auxiliary transmitter installation $38,250.00 $38,250.00 Please see KBTX-TV Marsand quote 1937revA for this and Primary Transmitter Installation $19,125.00 N/A
Auxiliary Transmitter Channel 16 Mask Filter $104,264.00 $104,264.00 Please see Rohde & Schwarz quote 118001.4. KBTX is moving to channel 16 and channel 14 expenses should not have been present on the 399 $80,714.00 N/A
Additional field engineering time, 10-30 days $63,100.00 $64,950.00 Includes state and local tax N/A N/A
RF Consulting Engineer $5,260.00 $5,412.50 State and local taxes N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Primary transmitter installation

Component Description:
Install, Commission and Proof 4 Cabinet Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter:
Amount:
$74,127.29
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 500 KVA Information not provided.
Portable Transmitter Building

Component Description:
Classic Barn-
Amount:
$8,356.39
Additional field engineering time, 10-30 days Information not provided.
Channel 14 Mask Filter

Component Description:
KBTX-110-Channel 14 mask filter
Amount:
$32,156.25

Component Description:
Main &Aux RFS Filter Tuning
Amount:
$10,000.00
RF Consulting Engineer Information not provided.
Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:20 (Other)

Component Description:
Mitsubishi City Multi Mini Split System Install For New Transmitter
Amount:
$75,775.00
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW

Component Description:
KBTX-110-New 1st Primary Transmitter
Amount:
$814,825.00

Component Description:
DP
Amount:
$276,475.00

Component Description:
R&S MAIN Transmitter FCC Repack
Amount:
$18,142.00
Primary Transmitter Channel 16 Mask Filter

Component Description:
KBTX-110-New 1st Primary Transmitter - Channel 16 Mask Filter
Amount:
$232,829.75
Ice Shield Information not provided.
Channel 14 Mask Filter

Component Description:
KBTX-150-New Auxiliary Transmitter - Channel 14 mask filter
Amount:
$10,000.00

Component Description:
KBTX-150-Channel 14 mask filter
Amount:
$23,550.00
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. Information not provided.
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 14.2 - 20 kW

Component Description:
QT# 118001.2 AUX TRANSMITTER QT# 117710.2 MAIN TRANSMITTER
Amount:
$253,562.50

Component Description:
KBTX-150-New Auxiliary Transmitter
Amount:
$89,437.50

Component Description:
KBTX-150-New Auxiliary Transmitter
Amount:
$9,983.00
Auxiliary transmitter installation

Component Description:
KBTX-150-New Auxiliary Transmitter - Installation
Amount:
$19,125.00
Auxiliary Transmitter Channel 16 Mask Filter

Component Description:
KBTX-150-New Auxiliary Transmitter - Channel 16 Mask Filter
Amount:
$80,714.00
Additional field engineering time, 10-30 days Information not provided.
RF Consulting Engineer Information not provided.

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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 $506,360.00 $340,563.48 N/A $307,146.68 N/A
Total for all systems $5,865,238.49 $4,345,079.71 N/A $3,742,511.30 N/A
Interim Antenna ALP24M4-HSOC-16 $196,230.00 $55,901.88 $55,765.08
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 $49,501.88 See DTVPros Quote JEHQ1545 Includes shipping costs $49,365.08 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-19ETT/VP-R 6T140 (SP) $310,130.00 $284,661.60 $251,381.60
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 DTVPros Quote JEHQ1249-04 $6,400.00 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 7 3/16. feedline (if needed) $13,900.00 $28,056.00 DTV Pros quote JEHQ1249-04 $15,264.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $250,205.60 DTV pros quote JEHQ1249-04 Includes shipping costs $229,717.60 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
KBTX-280-Sweep Test New Interim Antenna
Amount:
$6,400.00
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station - 200-500 kW, horizontally polarized

Component Description:
UHF-LOWER POWER SIDE MOUNT
Amount:
$23,250.94

Component Description:
UHF-Lower Power Side Mount
Amount:
$26,114.14
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
KBTX-210-Sweep test new primary antenna
Amount:
$1,600.00

Component Description:
KBTX-210-Sweep test new primary antenna
Amount:
$1,600.00

Component Description:
KBTX-210-Sweep test new primary antenna
Amount:
$1,920.00

Component Description:
KBTX-210-Sweep test new primary antenna
Amount:
$1,280.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 7 3/16. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
KBTX-210-Elbow complex new primary antenna
Amount:
$3,816.00

Component Description:
KBTX-210-Elbow complex new primary antenna
Amount:
$3,816.00

Component Description:
KBTX-210-Elbow complex new primary antenna
Amount:
$4,579.20

Component Description:
KBTX-210-Elbow complex new primary antenna
Amount:
$3,052.80
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:
$55,808.00

Component Description:
UHF-HIGH POWER TOP MOUNT (200-1000KW)
Amount:
$66,969.60

Component Description:
UHF- HIGH POWER TOP MOUNT
Amount:
$55,808.00

Component Description:
UHF-HIGH POWER TOP MOUNT (200-1000KW)
Amount:
$51,132.00

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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 $46,945.60 $78,026.28 N/A $75,643.08 N/A
Total for all systems $5,865,238.49 $4,345,079.71 N/A $3,742,511.30 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $12,580.00 $43,660.68 $43,453.48
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 4" $12,580.00 $43,660.68 see Estimated Cost Justification KBTX-380-Interim Transmission LIne v0 $43,453.48 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $34,365.60 $34,365.60 $32,189.60
Transmission Line Accessories $34,365.60 $34,365.60 see Estimated Cost Justification KBTX-310-Primary Transmission Line - Accessories v0 $32,189.60 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 4"

Component Description:
FLEXIBLE TRANSMISSION LINE
Amount:
$20,330.34

Component Description:
Flexible transmission line
Amount:
$23,123.14
Transmission Line Accessories

Component Description:
KBTX-310-Primary Transmission Line - Accessories
Amount:
$11,577.12

Component Description:
KBTX-310-Primary Transmission Line - Accessories
Amount:
$6,441.40

Component Description:
KBTX-310-Primary Transmission Line - Accessories
Amount:
$6,441.40

Component Description:
KBTX-310-Primary Transmission Line - Accessories
Amount:
$7,729.68

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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 $1,291,337.50 $1,179,230.44 N/A $1,160,182.94 N/A
Total for all systems $5,865,238.49 $4,345,079.71 N/A $3,742,511.30 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $1,291,337.50 $1,179,230.44 $1,160,182.94
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications $1,052,000.00 $606,795.88 please see Estimated Cost Justification KBTX-410-Serious Tower Reinforcements Existing Tower v0 $606,795.88 N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $543,207.06 See attached Estimated Cost Justification KBTX-410-Tall Tower Rigging Existing Tower V1 $543,207.06 N/A
Tower Analysis and Mapping $16,237.50 $16,237.50 TCI-16-176 $0.00 N/A
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $12,990.00 Includes state and local taxes $10,180.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
Tower Modifications and Auxiliary Antenna Installation
Amount:
$151,042.00

Component Description:
Tower Modifications and Auxiliary Antenna Installation
Amount:
$153,669.88

Component Description:
Tower Modifications and Auxilliary Antenna Installation Services
Amount:
$302,084.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
Engineering, materials, labor services, project
Amount:
$49,155.00

Component Description:
Phase 2 - Weather Days
Amount:
$32,400.00

Component Description:
Phase 1 - 4" Flex Line Replacement
Amount:
$22,655.00

Component Description:
Tall Tower
Amount:
$3,441.06

Component Description:
invoice will be resubmitted
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Phase 2 - Tower Modifications and Auxiliary Antenna
Amount:
$65,555.00

Component Description:
Guy Wire Replacement
Amount:
$98,310.00

Component Description:
Engineering, materials, labor services, project management
Amount:
$49,155.00

Component Description:
KBTX-410-Tall Tower Rigging Existing Tower
Amount:
$156,981.00

Component Description:
Engineering, materials, labor services, project management
Amount:
$65,555.00
Tower Analysis and Mapping Information not provided.
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
Services rendered by Tower Consultants, Inc. in connection with analysis prepared for one (1) load case
Amount:
$4,920.00

Component Description:
Services rendered by Tower Consultants, Inc. in connection with analysis prepared for listed project
Amount:
$5,260.00

Cost Information

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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 $261,690.00 $278,405.63 N/A $161,897.85 N/A
Total for all systems $5,865,238.49 $4,345,079.71 N/A $3,742,511.30 N/A
Outside Professional Services $261,690.00 $278,405.63 $161,897.85
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $17,415.00 the estimate is equal to the invoices submitted in the category. $17,415.00 N/A
Attorney Fees - Other Matters $370.00 $370.00 see Estimated Cost Justification KBTX-550-Attorney Fees - Other Matters v0 $370.00 N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $86,600.00 Includes state and local taxes. N/A N/A
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase $2,105.00 $2,165.00 Includes state and local taxes. N/A N/A
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) $2,105.00 $2,165.00 Includes state and local taxes. N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,797.50 Includes state and local taxes. N/A N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,435.63 Includes state and local taxes. $124.50 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,412.50 Includes state and local taxes. $196.50 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,623.75 Includes state and local taxes. N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,623.75 Includes state and local taxes. $250.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,247.50 Includes state and local taxes. $2,825.00 N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,706.25 Includes state and local taxes. $148.00 N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,706.25 Includes state and local taxes. N/A N/A
Project management of the transition $142,200.00 $146,137.50 Includes state and local taxes. $140,568.85 N/A

Components

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

Component Description:
Provide coverage contour map and associated population counts regarding side mount interim antenna at 2 transmitter power levels, & compare '90 day' Ch 14 CP
Amount:
$250.00

Component Description:
Consulting Engineer -J. Davis
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
Study
Amount:
$650.00

Component Description:
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment
Amount:
$2,550.00

Component Description:
Channel study
Amount:
$550.00

Component Description:
In support of reimbursement request
Amount:
$2,275.00

Component Description:
Regarding app for channel change of TV repack facility, discussion with FCC staff concerning protection of land-mobile operations on adjacent spectrum.
Amount:
$7,040.00

Component Description:
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment
Amount:
$650.00

Component Description:
Consulting Engineer - J. Davis - Hourly (@$250/hr)
Amount:
$587.50

Component Description:
Revisit prior channel study to identify alternate channels in lieu of repack Ch-14. Provide summary regarding use of Ch-16. Develop final ERP for sub, prep of engineering portion of FCC app.
Amount:
$3,287.50
Attorney Fees - Other Matters

Component Description:
Total Professional Services
Amount:
$222.00

Component Description:
Legal Services
Amount:
$148.00
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed Information not provided.
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase Information not provided.
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) Information not provided.
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:
For Professional Services Rendered
Amount:
$124.50

Component Description:
invoice moved to correct budget category
Amount:
N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Complete legal section and file initial repack CP application
Amount:
$196.50
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
zeroed out the component due to duplication.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
KBTX-530-RF Eng 2100 License to Cover
Amount:
$250.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
"Regarding buildout of repack Ch-16 main facility, develop final operating constants,
Amount:
$250.00

Component Description:
Consulting Engineer
Amount:
$800.00

Component Description:
Engineering Consulting
Amount:
$125.00

Component Description:
C.P.A
Amount:
$1,650.00

Component Description:
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application
Amount:
$1,650.00
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless

Component Description:
KBTX-510-Transition Timing and Coordination
Amount:
$148.00
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,007.60

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$3,319.40

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$5,053.70

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,136.90

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,816.70

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$5,023.50

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,689.15

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,231.70

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,793.20

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$5,707.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$8,057.65

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,484.50

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,358.45

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,103.15

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,205.45

Component Description:
Project management of the transition
Amount:
$3,300.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,203.10

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$3,606.30

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,165.40

Component Description:
Project Mgt, Budget Review, Cost Reconciliation
Amount:
$1,026.45

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,086.25

Component Description:
Project Mgt, Budget Review, Cost Reconciliation
Amount:
$830.80

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,401.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,829.40

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,314.90

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,706.25

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,131.20

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,430.85

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,682.40

Component Description:
Project Mgt, Budget Review, Cost Reconciliation
Amount:
$2,868.80

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,938.10

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,892.85

Component Description:
Project Mgt, Budget Review, Cost Reconciliation
Amount:
$3,624.80

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,833.10

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,217.75

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$28.20

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,978.55

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,318.40

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,189.40

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,246.80

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,275.15

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

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$5,630.90

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,087.55

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,438.15

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,845.80

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,541.50

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,328.55

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,532.30

Component Description:
Project Mgt/Budget Mgt
Amount:
$839.75

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$3,210.10

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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 $38,724.41 $31,036.65 N/A $8,582.07 N/A
Total for all systems $5,865,238.49 $4,345,079.71 N/A $3,742,511.30 N/A
Other Expenses $38,724.41 $31,036.65 $8,582.07
License to Cover Aux Filing Fees $335.00 $335.00 Please see KBTX License to Cover (Aux) Filing Fees Budget Justification Cover Letter $335.00 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $2,000.00 $2,000.00 see Estimated Cost Justification KBTX-610-MVPD Notifications v0 $2,000.00 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $3,450.00 $3,450.00 See attached KBTX Channel Change PSA Campaign estimate. N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $4,059.41 $4,059.41 see Estimated Cost Justification KBTX-610-Equipment Storage v2 $4,059.38 N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $16,800.00 $16,800.00 TCI Proposal TCI-17-183 $1,852.69 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $205.68 Includes state and local taxes. N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $351.81 Includes state and local taxes. $335.00 N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $3,834.75 Includes state and local taxes. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
License to Cover Aux Filing Fees

Component Description:
For Professional Services Rendered
Amount:
$335.00
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
Total Professional Services
Amount:
$2,000.00
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage

Component Description:
40' HC N Container-monthly rental
Amount:
$357.23

Component Description:
40' HC N
Amount:
$1,916.02

Component Description:
40' HC N Container
Amount:
$357.23

Component Description:
40' HC N Container monthly rental
Amount:
$357.22

Component Description:
40' HC N Container
Amount:
$357.23

Component Description:
40' HC N Container monthly rental
Amount:
$357.22

Component Description:
40' HC N Container monthly rental
Amount:
$357.23
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Fork Lift - Sky Trak 8000lb, Off Rent #7960
Amount:
$1,055.35

Component Description:
FORK LIFT - SKY TRAK 8000LB,OFF RENT# 8056
Amount:
$797.34
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application

Component Description:
KBTX-610-License to Cover FCC Filing Fees:
Amount:
$335.00
DTV Medical Facility Notification Information not provided.

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $5,865,238.49 $4,345,079.71 $3,742,511.30

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

Assistant Secretary


05/17/2021

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

Assistant Secretary


05/17/2021

Attachments

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