Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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North Carolina Broadcasting Partners |
Beverly B. Poston One Television Place Charlotte, NC 28205 United States |
+1 (704) 372-4434 | BPoston@bahakel.com | General Partnership |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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M. Anne Swanson Legal Counsel Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP |
M. Anne Swanson 1800 M Street NW Suite 800N Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 383-3342 | ASwanson@wbklaw.com |
Question | Response |
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Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | Install new transmitter and antenna that will operate on post-auction channel. |
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 | Affinty | |
Year | 2001 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 1 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 | EC710MP-BB MPTV | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 1 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Existing transmitter is no longer manufactured nor supported. |
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 | 2 inches | |
Length | 50.0 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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Program Off-Air Receive Components |
Program Off-Air Receive Components |
Transmitter Cable Assembly |
Transmitter Cable Assembly |
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? | 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 | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Yagi | |
ERP: | 10.5 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ALP8L4-HSER | |
Year | 2010 |
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? | Yes | |
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 | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 4 | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 860.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 50.0 % | |
ERP: | 11.5 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | 955314 | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Existing antenna is on a fixed channel and is unable to be retuned. |
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? | Yes |
Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
Power Dividers | Does the panel antenna require power dividers? | No |
Cable Harness | Does the panel antenna require cable harness? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
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? | Unknown | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1008484 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 35° 42' 33.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 081° 31' 31.9" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 348.09 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 339.89 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 2102.99 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | Pinnacle Towers LLC | |
Date Constructed | 02/01/1985 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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53891 | W26FA-D | LPT |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study need for guyed or free-standing tower |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Minor Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | 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 | Yes | |
Quantity | 1 | |
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 | Yes | |
Quantity | 1 | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | Yes | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Additional Repack and Displacement Legal Issues |
Additional Legal Fees related to Repack and Displacement. Please See EXHIBIT W34FH-D (formerly W20DD-D Amendment 10-25-19. |
Additional Repack and Displacement Egineering Fees |
Additional Engineering Fees related to Repack and Displacement. Please see EXHIBIT W34FH-D (formerly W20DD-D) Amendment 10-25-19. |
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 | 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? | 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 |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $90,367.98 | $47,507.98 | N/A | $46,207.98 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $285,670.43 | $214,720.03 | N/A | $175,736.53 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter EC710MP-BB MPTV | $90,367.98 | $47,507.98 | $46,207.98 | ||
Transmitter Cable Assembly | $3,389.05 | $3,389.05 | N/A | $3,389.05 | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | $84,000.00 | $41,140.00 | N/A | $41,140.00 | N/A |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $1,300.00 | $1,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Program Off-Air Receive Components | $1,678.93 | $1,678.93 | N/A | $1,678.93 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Transmitter Cable Assembly | |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | Information not provided. |
Program Off-Air Receive Components |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $17,355.00 | $40,353.53 | N/A | $34,623.53 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $285,670.43 | $214,720.03 | N/A | $175,736.53 | N/A |
Primary Antenna 955314 | $17,355.00 | $40,353.53 | $34,623.53 | ||
UHF Broadband panel antenna (per panel), horizontally-polarized | $7,000.00 | $30,535.29 | New antenna required a specific pattern. | $30,535.29 | N/A |
Side Mount antenna brackets | $4,625.00 | $4,088.24 | N/A | $4,088.24 | 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 Broadband panel antenna (per panel), horizontally-polarized | |
Side Mount antenna brackets | |
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 | $93,509.00 | $42,197.57 | N/A | $42,197.57 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $285,670.43 | $214,720.03 | N/A | $175,736.53 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $93,509.00 | $42,197.57 | $42,197.57 | ||
Study needed for guyed or free-standing tower | $8,700.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $2,500.00 | N/A |
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') | $56,190.00 | $11,078.57 | N/A | $11,078.57 | N/A |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $28,619.00 | $28,619.00 | N/A | $28,619.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Study needed for guyed or free-standing tower | |
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') | |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $80,045.00 | $80,267.50 | N/A | $49,894.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $285,670.43 | $214,720.03 | N/A | $175,736.53 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $80,045.00 | $80,267.50 | $49,894.00 | ||
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,710.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | $8,338.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | N/A | $1,750.00 | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | N/A | $750.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $2,102.50 | 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 | $125.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $3,025.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,577.50 | $1,800.00 | Actual costs higher than predetermined costs | $1,800.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $3,262.50 | $3,262.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,235.00 | $2,235.00 | N/A | $1,940.00 | N/A |
Additional Repack and Displacement Legal Issues | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | $24,816.00 | N/A |
Additional Repack and Displacement Egineering Fees | $12,000.00 | $12,000.00 | N/A | $10,375.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | Information not provided. |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
Additional Repack and Displacement Legal Issues | |
Additional Repack and Displacement Egineering Fees |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $4,393.45 | $4,393.45 | N/A | $2,813.45 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $285,670.43 | $214,720.03 | N/A | $175,736.53 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $4,393.45 | $4,393.45 | $2,813.45 | ||
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | N/A | $170.00 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,110.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $305.00 | $305.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $2,643.45 | $2,643.45 | N/A | $2,643.45 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | Information not provided. |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $285,670.43 | $214,720.03 | $175,736.53 |
Question | Response |
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The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | Yes |
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. | Beverly Poston President 05/12/2021 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Submission of Actual Cost Documentation Statements | WILLFUL FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR FICTITIOUS STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISIONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE AND/OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 3729-3733). |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Beverly Poston President 05/12/2021 |