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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:
4318
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WNMU
Channel:
8 (High VHF)
File Number:
0000026956
FRN:
0002735751
Date Submitted:
08/02/2021

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

BOARD OF TRUSTEES, NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Mr. Eric Smith

WNMU (TV)

1401 PRESQUE ISLE DRIVE

MARQUETTE, MI 49855

United States

 +1 (906) 227-1314 esmith@nmu.edu Government Entity

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

Benjamin Pidek

Consulting Engineer

Mid-State Consultants

6197 Miller Rd., Suite 1

Swartz Creek, MI 48473

United States

 +1 (810) 226-0750 bpidek@mscon.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 WNMU must replace its main and auxiliary antenna and main and auxiliary transmitter in order to move it its new channel. See attached narrative for a more detailed explanation.

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 Platinum PTCD10P1i
Year 2009
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 2.26 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? No
Manufacturer
Model VAXTE-4
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 2.8 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Current transmitter is no longer supported by the manufacturer except for maintenance. Available parts are in limited supply and in some cases are no longer available. Manufacturer says it cannot be re-tuned.

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) Yes
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Necessary conduit, wiring and fuse disconnects as quoted by electrical contractor.
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

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Transmitter Bldg. Rearrangement

Equipment racks will need to be moved in the transmitter building in order to make space for the new transmitter. HVAC ducting will also need to be rerouted.

Antennas

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Section Question Response
Antenna Related Expenses Do you have antenna related expenses? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? No
Is the existing antenna directional? No
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack 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: 15.4 kW
Manufacturer
Model ATW9V3-HTO-13-R
Year 2009

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? No
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack 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: 15.6 kW
Manufacturer
Model THV-9A8-R
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna Existing main antenna is a coaxial slot antenna that is channel specific and cannot be reused on the new channel.

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna?
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 4 1/16 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 Broadband Slot
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels/Bays 8
Lower Limit 174.00 MHz
Upper Limit 216.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 20.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 20.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TLS-V8BB
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna WNMU will need an interim facility for operation while it changes out the antenna on the main facility. Lower mounting on the tower requires higher ERP antenna in order to replicate coverage.

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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Add 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 this transmission currently shared with any other stations? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer ERI
Type Rigid
Diameter Other
Other Diameter 4 inches
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1030 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Primary Line - Additional Transmission Line Parts

Additional parts needed in order to reuse existing line

Primary Transmission Line - Dehydrator

Primary Transmission Line - Dehydrator

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 1000 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line WNMU has been assigned Phase 9 for construction which will be during the winter months in Michigan. It will need to construct the new facility in the previous year and will need trans line for the interim facility while it waits for its testing date.

Interim Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Interim Transmission Line-Nitrogen Regulator Kit

Interim Transmission Line-Nitrogen Regulator Kit

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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Add 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? 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? Yes
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1023010
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 46° 21' 10.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 087° 51' 15.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1100.71 feet
Support Structure Height 999.99 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 1499.98 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY DBA = WNMU TV FM
Date Constructed 10/09/1972

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
49572 WNMU-FM FM

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: Study needed for documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Major 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? Yes

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

PE Review of Rigging Plan

Professional Engineering review of proposed rigging plan as required by ANSI/ASEE A10.48 and ANSI/TIA 322 standards.

Interim Antenna Rigging

Rigging necessary for installation of interim antenna and transmission line.

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 WNMU requires the aid of outside project management services in order to fulfill the requirements of the repack. WNMU does not have sufficient resource capacity and expertise in house to handle reimbursement related tasks
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 Yes
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 Yes
Number of Days 26
Justification Installation, testing, and other field engineering work required for repack

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Site Survey

GatesAir performed a site survey to access changes to facility as necessary to transition to new channel including, power and HVAC requirements, available transmitter room space and existing antenna and transmission line RF characteristics at new channel.

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)? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? Yes
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? Yes
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? Yes

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Performance Bond

NMU typically follows AIA contract guidelines which requires on a project of this magnitude that construction bonds be required as part of the bid process. Bonds are necessary to ensure project completion and to protect necessary down payments.

Employee Time, Travel and Per Diem

Time and travel expenses needed by NMU employees to work on the transition to a new channel.

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 $270,950.00 $279,382.27 N/A $153,975.36 N/A
Total for all systems $2,166,131.33 $2,032,226.00 N/A $1,223,336.06 N/A
Primary Transmitter VAXTE-4 $270,950.00 $279,382.27 $153,975.36
Transmitter Bldg. Rearrangement $50,000.00 $50,000.00 N/A $98.76 N/A
5 Ton system $20,250.00 $38,082.27 Please see Estimated Cost Justification WNMU-110-1st Primary Transmitter - 5 Ton System HVAC v0 $37,805.32 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Necessary conduit, wiring and fuse disconnects as quoted by electrical contractor. $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A $5,445.00 N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $36,300.00 N/A N/A N/A
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1.1 . 4.4 kW $152,500.00 $145,000.00 N/A $110,626.28 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Transmitter Bldg. Rearrangement

Component Description:
LOC TITE FOAM GPS AND CRCKS 12-OZ
Amount:
$4.00

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

Component Description:
Invoice moved to 1st Primary Transmitter - Other Electrical Service Category
Amount:
N/A

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

Component Description:
SKELETON 10OZ CAULK GUN DRIP FREE 3
Amount:
$94.76

Component Description:
Invoice moved to correct budget category.
Amount:
N/A
5 Ton system

Component Description:
Key pick up
Amount:
$2,223.05

Component Description:
HVAC
Amount:
$9,000.00

Component Description:
HVAC
Amount:
$3,500.00

Component Description:
HVAC
Amount:
$3,500.00

Component Description:
Demo existing three supply
Amount:
$23,082.27
Other Electrical Service: Necessary conduit, wiring and fuse disconnects as quoted by electrical contractor.

Component Description:
ELY Township Tower Site
Amount:
$3,500.00

Component Description:
Electrical for HVAC and Television equipment
Amount:
$1,945.00
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp Information not provided.
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1.1 . 4.4 kW

Component Description:
A. Transmitter
Amount:
$35,170.15

Component Description:
VAXTE-4R44 Transmitter per Quote Q-81435
Amount:
$40,285.96

Component Description:
Downpayment only for channel 8 transmitter
Amount:
$35,170.17

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 $448,030.00 $447,096.00 N/A $354,407.31 N/A
Total for all systems $2,166,131.33 $2,032,226.00 N/A $1,223,336.06 N/A
Interim Antenna TLS-V8BB $106,730.00 $106,400.00 $77,148.13
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A
High VHF - High Power Side Mount One Station horizontally polarized $100,000.00 $100,000.00 N/A $70,748.13 N/A
Primary Antenna THV-9A8-R $341,300.00 $340,696.00 $277,259.18
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A
High VHF - High Power Top Mount One Station horizontally polarized $325,000.00 $325,000.00 N/A $261,628.08 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) $9,570.00 $9,296.00 Please see Dielectric quote 700079CMZ-1, plus actual shipping costs on invoices $9,231.10 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep test of existing antenna

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

Component Description:
WNMU-280-Interim Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$640.00

Component Description:
WNMU-280-Interim Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$2,880.00
High VHF - High Power Side Mount One Station horizontally polarized

Component Description:
WNMU-280-Interim Antenna - High VHF High Power Side Mount Single Station, H-POL
Amount:
$33,225.30

Component Description:
WNMU-280-Interim Antenna - High VHF High Power Side Mount Single Station, H-POL
Amount:
$30,724.43

Component Description:
WNMU-280-Interim Antenna - High VHF High Power Side Mount Single Station, H-POL
Amount:
$6,798.40
Sweep test of existing antenna

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

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

Component Description:
WNMU-210-Primary Antenna - Sweep Test
Amount:
$640.00
High VHF - High Power Top Mount One Station horizontally polarized

Component Description:
UHF - High Power Top Mount
Amount:
$118,638.00

Component Description:
UHF HIGH POWER TOP MOUNT
Amount:
$117,742.08

Component Description:
UHF - HIGH POWER TOP MOUNT
Amount:
$25,248.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
WNMU-210-Primary Antenna - Elbow Complex
Amount:
$4,154.30

Component Description:
WNMU-210-Primary Antenna - Elbow Complex
Amount:
$893.60

Component Description:
WNMU-210-Primary Antenna - Elbow Complex
Amount:
$4,183.20

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 $74,323.42 $56,668.49 N/A $55,199.35 N/A
Total for all systems $2,166,131.33 $2,032,226.00 N/A $1,223,336.06 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $59,415.55 $41,760.62 $41,760.62
Interim Transmission Line-Nitrogen Regulator Kit $415.55 $415.55 Please see WNMU Interim Transmission Line-Nitrogen Regulator Kit Budget Revision Justification Letter $415.55 N/A
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3" $59,000.00 $41,345.07 Estimated Cost Justification WNMU-380-Interim Transmission Line - 3 Flexible Air Dielectric V0 $41,345.07 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $14,907.87 $14,907.87 $13,438.73
Primary Transmission Line - Dehydrator $3,053.12 $3,053.12 Please see RF Specialities proposal RFMQ26482 and email justification $3,053.12 N/A
Primary Line - Additional Transmission Line Parts $11,854.75 $11,854.75 Please see Dielectric quote 700079CMZ-1, plus actual shipping costs on invoices $10,385.61 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Interim Transmission Line-Nitrogen Regulator Kit

Component Description:
Nitrogen Regulator Kit
Amount:
$415.55
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3"

Component Description:
OTHER
Amount:
$2,632.00

Component Description:
WNMU-380-Interim Transmission Line - 3" Flexible Air Dielectric
Amount:
$16,821.98

Component Description:
WNMU-380-Interim Transmission Line - 3" Flexible Air Dielectric
Amount:
$3,722.48

Component Description:
WNMU-380-Interim Transmission Line - 3" Flexible Air Dielectric
Amount:
$18,168.61
Primary Transmission Line - Dehydrator

Component Description:
TSI WDH2-5U-15-120 Waveguide
Amount:
$3,053.12
Primary Line - Additional Transmission Line Parts

Component Description:
WNMU-310-Primary Transmission Line - Additional Transmission Line Parts
Amount:
$1,996.70

Component Description:
WNMU-310-Primary Transmission Line - Additional Transmission Line Parts
Amount:
$3,054.28

Component Description:
WNMU-310-Primary Transmission Line - Additional Transmission Line Parts
Amount:
$5,334.63

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate 		Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $866,350.00 $834,250.00 N/A $495,469.00 N/A
Total for all systems $2,166,131.33 $2,032,226.00 N/A $1,223,336.06 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $866,350.00 $834,250.00 $495,469.00
Tower Helicopter Lift $114,750.00 $114,750.00 Please see WNMU FDH Infrastructure Services, LLC quote P18_231409_001A $114,750.00 N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $200,000.00 N/A $171,580.00 N/A
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $12,000.00 N/A $12,000.00 N/A
Major tower reinforcement/modifications $421,000.00 $400,000.00 N/A $197,014.00 N/A
PE Review of Rigging Plan $7,500.00 $7,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Interim Antenna Rigging $100,000.00 $100,000.00 N/A $125.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tower Helicopter Lift

Component Description:
Field services final PMT 10%
Amount:
$11,475.00

Component Description:
STNLCN STNL Construction
Amount:
$34,425.00

Component Description:
Construction Srvcs
Amount:
$68,850.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
WNMU-410-Existing Primary Tower - Tower Rigging, Tall Tower
Amount:
$10,847.10

Component Description:
WNMU-410-Existing Primary Tower - Tower Rigging, Tall Tower
Amount:
$46,200.00

Component Description:
Field Services Final PMT
Amount:
$31,427.00

Component Description:
Regular Portable Toilet
Amount:
$150.00

Component Description:
Tall Tower
Amount:
$105.00

Component Description:
ZEP AP CLEAN & DEGREASE 32OZ
Amount:
$105.00

Component Description:
Field Services Down PMT
Amount:
$31,427.00

Component Description:
WNMU-410-Existing Primary Tower - Tower Rigging, Tall Tower
Amount:
$51,423.90
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
Engineering services
Amount:
$1,500.00

Component Description:
STNLSA STNL Structural Analysis
Amount:
$2,750.00

Component Description:
002 Engineering
Amount:
$2,500.00

Component Description:
STNLSA STNL Structural Analysis
Amount:
$2,750.00

Component Description:
001 Engineering
Amount:
$2,500.00
Major tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
WNMU-410-Existing Primary Tower - Major Tower Reinforcement/Modifications
Amount:
$118,208.40

Component Description:
WNMU-410-Existing Primary Tower - Major Tower Reinforcement/Modifications
Amount:
$19,701.40

Component Description:
WNMU-410-Existing Primary Tower - Major Tower Reinforcement/Modifications
Amount:
$59,104.20
PE Review of Rigging Plan Information not provided.
Interim Antenna Rigging

Component Description:
Regular Portable Toilet
Amount:
$125.00

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 $258,458.56 $175,359.89 N/A $141,560.19 N/A
Total for all systems $2,166,131.33 $2,032,226.00 N/A $1,223,336.06 N/A
Outside Professional Services $258,458.56 $175,359.89 $141,560.19
Project management of the transition $94,010.00 $99,675.00 Please see attached Widelity Strategics Support Quote $94,610.80 N/A
Additional Field Engineering Service, 26 Days $25,818.56 $25,818.56 The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices submitted for reimbursement at this time. $25,818.56 N/A
Site Survey $15,300.00 $15,300.00 N/A $15,289.50 N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $516.33 Please see WNMU Outside Professional Services-Engineering - Comprehensive Coverage Verification via Field Study Budget Revision Justification Letter. The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices submitted for reimbursement at this time $516.33 see submitted invoices
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,500.00 N/A $300.00 N/A
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $1,300.00 The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices submitted for reimbursement at this time. $1,300.00 Please see submitted invoices.
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A $200.00 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A $900.00 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A $225.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $750.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $1,125.00 N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A $525.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,258.75

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$9,467.50

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,266.70

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$15,749.80

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$930.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,208.75

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,835.00

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$5,827.65

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,183.70

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$13,464.15

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,990.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,907.85

Component Description:
WNMU-510-Project Management
Amount:
$200.00

Component Description:
4/2/19 Office
Amount:
$3,559.10

Component Description:
Repack Status Review and Conference Call
Amount:
$300.00

Component Description:
Review of Stainless Tower Study and Discussion on Results with NMU
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
Review and Response to Dielectric Questions Regarding Main and Interim Antennas
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$12,094.30

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,063.35

Component Description:
Main and Interim Antenna Construction Planning/Timing and Status Review
Amount:
$450.00

Component Description:
WNMU-510-Project Management
Amount:
$400.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,580.45

Component Description:
PO026623: Ship to E Smith SRV 906/227-1314
Amount:
$1,400.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,837.50

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$86.25

Component Description:
WNMU-510-Project Management
Amount:
$100.00
Additional Field Engineering Service, 26 Days

Component Description:
Attic Mount TV Antenna
Amount:
$74.85

Component Description:
Repack travel expenses
Amount:
$860.88

Component Description:
TRAVEL
Amount:
$10,342.56

Component Description:
Repack travel expenses
Amount:
$926.81

Component Description:
Procedure Patch panel
Amount:
$2,170.43

Component Description:
Drive Madison
Amount:
$4,214.56

Component Description:
Electrician Coordinate
Amount:
$7,228.47
Site Survey

Component Description:
Field Service
Amount:
$15,289.50
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed

Component Description:
bladeRF 2.0 micro
Amount:
$516.33
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

Component Description:
WNMU-550-Attorney - Special Temporary Authorization
Amount:
$300.00
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations

Component Description:
Email exchange with Eric Smith
Amount:
$100.00

Component Description:
Professional Services
Amount:
$300.00

Component Description:
Professional Services
Amount:
$100.00

Component Description:
Draft and File Form 323-E
Amount:
$300.00

Component Description:
Professional Services
Amount:
$200.00

Component Description:
Professional Services
Amount:
$100.00

Component Description:
Professional Services
Amount:
$200.00
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
WNMU-550-Attorney - License to Cover Application (Main)
Amount:
$200.00
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
WNMU-550-Attorney - Construction Permit Application (Main)
Amount:
$100.00

Component Description:
Professional Services
Amount:
$600.00

Component Description:
Invoice to be removed, it's non-reimbursable.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Professional Services
Amount:
$800.00
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
Preparation of Application for License to Cover Repack
Amount:
$225.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
FCC Repack of WNMU
Amount:
$750.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
WNMU-530-RF Eng - Engineering Study for New Channel Assignment
Amount:
$675.00

Component Description:
FCC Repack of WNMU
Amount:
$450.00
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form

Component Description:
Professional Services
Amount:
$100.00

Component Description:
Attorney Prepare and Review Reimbursement Form
Amount:
$100.00

Component Description:
WNMU-590-Prepare/Review Reimbursement Form
Amount:
$100.00

Component Description:
WNMU-550-Prepare/Review Reimbursement Form
Amount:
$225.00

Cost Information

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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 $248,019.35 $239,469.35 N/A $22,724.85 N/A
Total for all systems $2,166,131.33 $2,032,226.00 N/A $1,223,336.06 N/A
Other Expenses $248,019.35 $239,469.35 $22,724.85
Employee Time, Travel and Per Diem $109,045.00 $109,045.00 N/A $69.60 N/A
Performance Bond $83,104.00 $83,104.00 N/A N/A N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $2,500.00 $2,500.00 N/A $2,125.00 N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $2,390.35 $2,390.35 Please see Estimated Cost Justification WNMU-610-Equipment Delivery V0 $2,390.35 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $20,000.00 $20,000.00 N/A $1,478.65 N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $3,000.00 N/A $2,231.25 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $5,000.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $14,430.00 $14,430.00 Estimated Cost Justification WNMU-610-Equipment Storage V0 $14,430.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Employee Time, Travel and Per Diem

Component Description:
Repack travel expenses-mileage to transmitter site
Amount:
$69.60
Performance Bond Information not provided.
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
MVPD Notification Services
Amount:
$2,125.00
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
OTHER
Amount:
$295.35

Component Description:
Truck Driver per hour
Amount:
$2,095.00
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)

Component Description:
Delivery 30 yd open top
Amount:
$250.00

Component Description:
30 Yd rolloff
Amount:
$419.75

Component Description:
20 Yd rolloff
Amount:
$558.90

Component Description:
Delivery 20 yd open top
Amount:
$250.00
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
DTV Notification Service
Amount:
$2,231.25
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage

Component Description:
WNMU-610-Equipment Storage
Amount:
$14,430.00

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate 		Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $2,166,131.33 $2,032,226.00 $1,223,336.06

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. Yes
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. Yes
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.

Eric L Smith

General Manager


08/02/2021

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.

Eric L Smith

General Manager


08/02/2021

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Final Allocation or Accounting Information 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 and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

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

  3. The above-named entity certifies that all costs identified as "actual costs" herein accurately represent the costs actually paid by the above-named entity, including any discounts, refunds, or rebates.

  4. 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.

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

  6. 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.

Eric L Smith

General Manager


08/02/2021

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