Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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THREE NOTCH COMMUNICATIONS, LLC Doing Business As: THREE NOTCH COMMUNICATIONS, LLC |
P.O. BOX 987 ANDALUSIA, AL 36420 United States |
+1 (000) 000-0000 | waao@waao.com | Limited Liability Company |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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[Confidential] |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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Question | Response |
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Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | No |
Briefly describe transition plan | Implement the granted displacement construction permit per guidelines. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Model | AT71KO-1 | |
Year | 2009 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 1.2 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | BE-TV1k2-FA-U | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 1.2 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | current XM cannot be retuned and is incompatible with displacement channel |
Section | Question | Response |
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Other Transmitter Costs | ||
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? | No | |
Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 1.25 inches | |
Length | 40.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
Name | Description |
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transmitter installation |
transmitter installation |
antenna installation |
antenna installation |
shipping and handling |
shipping and handling |
BE standby transmitter |
standby transmitter to replace existing CH 18 pre-displacement standby transmitter |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is the existing antenna directional? | No | |
Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | PSI LP 18-OMM-40 | |
Year | 2009 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | No | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
ERP: | 14.2 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | PSILP8WL-32 | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | required to accommodate displacement channel change |
Section | Question | Response |
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Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | No |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | No |
Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Move Equipment |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | No | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | No | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | No | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1037280 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 31° 20' 26.3" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 086° 28' 03.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 324.14 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 321.52 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 324.14 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | Three Notch Communications, LLC = WAAO-FM | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1984 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | No |
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for displacement application | Yes |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Prepare Form 601 | No | |
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 | No | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs | Yes | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
Is Remediation needed? | No | |
Permit and Filing Costs | FCC Construction Permit Major Change | No |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | Yes | |
FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
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? | No | |
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR) | Frequency Coordination for Unidirection System | No |
Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System | No | |
New Point to Point Microwave System | No |
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Newspaper and Radio advertising |
Alert public as to rescan necessity. 2 newspaper $2000, 4 radio stations $3000 |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $115,687.50 | $87,067.65 | N/A | $43,033.82 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $213,995.00 | $185,375.15 | N/A | $54,121.32 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter BE-TV1k2-FA-U | $115,687.50 | $87,067.65 | $43,033.82 | ||
BE standby transmitter | $15,320.00 | $15,320.00 | pre-displacement standby transmitter cannot be retuned and will be useless on the displacement channel - see item 4 on the attached transmitter price quote | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | $84,000.00 | $55,380.15 | displacement transmitter cost, including peripheral parts and hardware required for installation, see detailed price quote attached. | $43,033.82 | N/A |
transmitter installation | $7,500.00 | $7,500.00 | existing transmitter must be replaced in repack | N/A | N/A |
shipping and handling | $2,367.50 | $2,367.50 | shipping and handling | N/A | N/A |
antenna installation | $5,500.00 | $5,500.00 | install displacement antenna - see attached transmitter price quote - same folks will install the antenna | N/A | N/A |
1.25" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | related electrical | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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BE standby transmitter | Information not provided. |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | |
transmitter installation | Information not provided. |
shipping and handling | Information not provided. |
antenna installation | Information not provided. |
1.25" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $17,905.00 | $17,905.00 | N/A | $6,087.50 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $213,995.00 | $185,375.15 | N/A | $54,121.32 | N/A |
Primary Antenna PSILP8WL-32 | $17,905.00 | $17,905.00 | $6,087.50 | ||
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 14.2kW input, Horizontal | $12,175.00 | $12,175.00 | Customary freight charge ($625) has been added to the invoice. total invoice $12175) | $6,087.50 | N/A |
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | $5,730.00 | $5,730.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 14.2kW input, Horizontal | |
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $56,190.00 | $56,190.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $213,995.00 | $185,375.15 | N/A | $54,121.32 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $56,190.00 | $56,190.00 | $0.00 | ||
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') | $56,190.00 | $56,190.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $12,767.50 | $12,767.50 | N/A | $5,000.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $213,995.00 | $185,375.15 | N/A | $54,121.32 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $12,767.50 | $12,767.50 | $5,000.00 | ||
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $2,102.50 | N/A | $1,852.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | see channel search invoice attached. | $898.00 | N/A |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,710.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,052.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $3,025.00 | N/A | $270.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,577.50 | $1,577.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $1,980.00 | initial reimbursement eligibility was questioned requiring significant additional effort to identify and assemble documentation required for the ultimate successful eligibility finding. |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $11,445.00 | $11,445.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $213,995.00 | $185,375.15 | N/A | $54,121.32 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $11,445.00 | $11,445.00 | $0.00 | ||
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Newspaper and Radio advertising | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | inform public about displacement channel change | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,110.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $213,995.00 | $185,375.15 | $54,121.32 |
Question | Response |
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The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | No |
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | No |
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Blaine Wilson LLC member 05/20/2021 |
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Submission of Actual Cost Documentation Statements | WILLFUL FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR FICTITIOUS STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISIONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE AND/OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 3729-3733). |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Blaine Wilson LLC member 05/20/2021 |