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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:
67077
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WPXV-TV
Channel:
32 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028634
FRN:
0030297451
Date Submitted:
06/15/2021

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

INYO BROADCAST LICENSES LLC

Doing Business As: INYO BROADCAST LICENSES LLC

3110 W California Avenue, Suite C

Salt Lake City, UT 84104

United States

+1 (435) 414-1338 mbrester@inyotv.com 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

The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact.

 

 

 

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. Yes
Briefly describe transition plan Relocate from ASR #1057874 to ASR #1043102. Replace non-retunable transmitter, install side mounted antenna and transmission line to operate on post-repack channel.

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 DCX
Year 2002
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 40 kW

Primary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Manufacturer
Model THU9-24 EVO
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 37 kW
Justification for New Transmitter See attached Transmitter Exhibits. See attached Transmitter Upgrade Disclaimer.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) Yes
Power 300 kVA
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service No
Description N/A
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Cooling Only
Size 5 tons
Other Size N/A
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? No
Size N/A
Channel 14 Costs Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? N/A
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? N/A
Is additional field engineering time needed? N/A
Number of Days N/A

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Removal of Existing Equipment

Removal of existing transmitters and equipment / Site Prep

Additional Installation Costs

Additional installation costs charged by transmitter vendor

RF Interconnect

Interconnect between RF System and transmission line

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 Bottom
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: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-26DSC-R C170
Year 2002

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Bottom
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: 765.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-26DSC/VP-R P230
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna Current slot antenna cannot be re-channeled

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna?
Type
Number of channels supported N/A
Frequencies of channels supported N/A
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? N/A
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? Single Channel
Feed Line Size 6 1/8 inches inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? Yes
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? 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

Name Description

Feed through component

Required 6-75 elbows, cut lengths and hangers to route line from antenna input through existing support pole on tower

Mounting Support Pole

57 foot long 20 in OD. Allows WPXV to mount above topwer top and supports WVEC antenna above.

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 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 698.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 25.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 250.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-WB-8
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna Interim antenna needed to complete move to new channel

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? S
Feed Line Size 4 1/16 inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an antenna? No
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Interim Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1285 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1231 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line See attached Transmission Line Exhibit

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Sweep existing transmission line

Sweep existing transmission line

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 Move Equipment
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex?
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? Unknown
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1057874
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 36° 48' 31.8" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 076° 30' 11.3" W-
Overall Structure Height 1258.84 feet
Support Structure Height 1254.91 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 22.97 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner American Towers, LLC
Date Constructed 02/03/2006

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
40759 WTVZ-TV DTV
4672 WVKL FM
47401 WTKR DTV
64004 WPTE FM
82574 WTPC-TV DTV
25932 WHRO-TV DTV
25940 WHRO-FM FM
40755 WNVZ FM

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

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

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

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? Terrain Constrained
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 1043102
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 36° 49' 00.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 076° 28' 05.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1225.05 feet
Support Structure Height 1095.79 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 23.95 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner WVEC Television, LLC
Date Constructed 06/24/1999

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
74167 WVEC DTV

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: Study needed for undocumented/poorly documented tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Minor Reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower Terrain constrained
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Structural analysis

Structural analysis

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 180
Explanation Required by tower landlord
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 Yes
ASR Modification No
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations Yes
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study Yes
RF exposure measurements Yes
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

Impact Study

Cost of LPTV impact analysis

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 Yes
Non-zoning permits Yes
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)? 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

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $1,594,980.00 $1,157,093.00 N/A $1,043,331.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,822,480.40 $2,793,672.79 N/A $2,349,142.79 N/A
Primary Transmitter THU9-24 EVO $1,594,980.00 $1,157,093.00 $1,043,331.00
RF Interconnect $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A $15,361.00 N/A
Additional Installation Costs $14,930.00 $14,930.00 Please see Rohde 299313.0.WPXV Install Remobilization Quote $14,930.00 N/A
Removal of Existing Equipment $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
5 Ton system $20,250.00 $49,899.00 Please see attached Tabor HVAC Electrical Quote WPXV and Russel's HVAC Quotes WPXV $49,899.00 N/A
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA $36,800.00 $152,521.00 Please see attached Tabor Electric Transmitter Electrical Quote WPXV $152,521.00 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW $1,473,000.00 $889,743.00 N/A $810,620.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
RF Interconnect

Component Description:
Cost of equipment for RF Interconnect. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$15,361.00
Additional Installation Costs

Component Description:
Cost of additional parts and labor to complete transmitter installation. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$14,930.00
Removal of Existing Equipment Information not provided.
5 Ton system

Component Description:
Cost of HVAC units for transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$21,388.00

Component Description:
Balance payment for cost of HVAC installation work. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$10,917.00

Component Description:
First progress payment for cost of HVAC installation work. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$17,594.00
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA

Component Description:
Second progress payment for cost of electrical work for transmitter installation. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$51,455.00

Component Description:
Third progress payment for cost of electrical work for transmitter installation. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$31,699.00

Component Description:
First progress payment for cost of electrical work for transmitter installation. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$39,315.00

Component Description:
Final payment for cost of electrical work for transmitter installation. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$5,052.00

Component Description:
Fourth progress payment for cost of electrical work for transmitter installation. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$25,000.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW

Component Description:
35% "upon proof of performance" balance payment for transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$283,717.00

Component Description:
$1,000 "deposit" and 2nd "milestone" payment (30%) for Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$243,186.00

Component Description:
35% "payment upon factory acceptance" milestone payment for transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$283,717.00

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 $624,150.00 $498,623.00 N/A $415,030.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,822,480.40 $2,793,672.79 N/A $2,349,142.79 N/A
Interim Antenna TFU-WB-8 $205,800.00 $83,593.00 $0.00
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) $9,570.00 $7,193.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station - 200-500 kW, horizontally polarized $189,500.00 $70,000.00 The estimated cost has been re-entered due to a technical error with the LMS form. Per FCC procedure, we have re-entered the original cost estimate that ties to our original submission while the technical issue is resolved. N/A N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-26DSC/VP-R P230 $418,350.00 $415,030.00 $415,030.00
Mounting Support Pole $203,314.00 $203,314.00 Cost of mounting support pole. Please see attached Dielectric Quote #700111CMZ-5. $203,314.00 N/A
Feed through component $17,156.00 $17,156.00 Cost of feed through components. Please see attached Dielectric Quote #700111CMZ-5. $17,156.00 N/A
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost) $23,150.00 $21,750.00 Cost of antenna mounting brackets. Please see attached Dielectric Quote #700111CMZ-5. $21,750.00 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $10,710.00 Cost of elbow complex kit. Please see attached Dielectric Quote #700111CMZ-5. $10,710.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 765 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized $155,700.00 $155,700.00 Cost of high power side/pole mount antenna. Cost of VPol upgrade not include in cost estimate. Please see attached Dielectric Quote #700111CMZ-5. $155,700.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep test of existing antenna Information not provided.
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) Information not provided.
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station - 200-500 kW, horizontally polarized Information not provided.
Mounting Support Pole

Component Description:
65% "prior to shipment" payment for mounting support pole. Explanation of variance,cover letter for mounting support pole, and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$132,154.10

Component Description:
10% "after sweep" payment for mounting support pole. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$20,331.40

Component Description:
25% "with order" payment for mounting support pole. Explanation of variance, cover letter for mounting support pole, and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$50,828.50
Feed through component

Component Description:
65% "prior to shipment" payment for feed through components. Explanation of variance, cover letter for mounting support pole, and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$11,151.40

Component Description:
25% "with order" payment for feed through components. Explanation of variance, cover letter for mounting support pole, and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,289.00

Component Description:
10% "balance after sweep" payment for feed through components. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$1,715.60
Side mount brackets for high power antennas (if not included in antenna base cost)

Component Description:
65% "prior to shipment" payment for antenna mounts. Explanation of variance,cover letter for mounting support pole, and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$14,137.50

Component Description:
25% "with order" payment for antenna mounts. Explanation of variance,cover letter for mounting support pole, and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$5,437.50

Component Description:
10% "after sweep" payment for antenna brackets. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,175.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
65% "prior to shipment" payment for primary elbow complex kit. Explanation of variance,cover letter for mounting support pole, and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$6,961.50

Component Description:
10% "balance after sweep" payment for primary elbow complex kit. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$1,071.00

Component Description:
25% "with order" payment for primary elbow complex kit. Explanation of variance, cover letter for mounting support pole, and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,677.50
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
65% "prior to shipment" payment for repack sweep. Explanation of variance, cover letter for mounting support pole, and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,160.00

Component Description:
25% "with order" payment for repack sweep. Explanation of variance, cover letter for mounting support pole, and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,600.00

Component Description:
10% "after repack sweep" payment for repack sweep. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$640.00
UHF - High Power, Side Mount, basic slot antenna, 765 kW input, directional,, elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
65% "prior to shipment" payment for primary antenna. Explanation of variance,cover letter for mounting support pole, and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$101,205.00

Component Description:
25% "with order" payment for primary antenna. Explanation of variance,cover letter for mounting support pole, and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$38,925.00

Component Description:
10% "after sweep" payment for main antenna. Explanation of variance and supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$15,570.00

Cost Information

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Transmission Line

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $255,062.00 $189,226.00 N/A $182,826.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,822,480.40 $2,793,672.79 N/A $2,349,142.79 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $255,062.00 $189,226.00 $182,826.00
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $248,662.00 $182,826.00 Cost of transmission line. Please see attached Dielectric Quote #700111CMZ-5. Please see attached 2019-03-02 Dielectric Change Order Transmission Line. $182,826.00 N/A
Sweep existing transmission line $6,400.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8"

Component Description:
10% "After sweep" payment for cut pieces of transmission line. Supporting documentation attached. Invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$171.85

Component Description:
10% "After sweep" payment for cut pieces of transmission line. Supporting documentation attached. Invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$171.85

Component Description:
65% "prior to shipment" payment for primary transmission line and transmission line cut pieces. Explanation of variance, cover letter for mounting support pole, and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$118,836.90

Component Description:
25% "with order" payment for primary transmission line and transmission line cut pieces. Explanation of variance, cover letter for mounting support pole, and supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$45,706.50

Component Description:
10% "After sweep" payment for cut pieces of transmission line. Supporting documentation attached. Invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$343.70

Component Description:
10% "balance after sweep" payment for primary transmission line and transmission line cut pieces. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$17,595.20
Sweep existing transmission line Information not provided.

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 $1,043,400.00 $742,330.33 N/A $627,330.33 N/A
Total for all systems $3,822,480.40 $2,793,672.79 N/A $2,349,142.79 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $421,000.00 $166,500.00 $166,500.00
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $166,500.00 Please see Worldwide Antenna Removal Quote WPXV. Plus weather delays. $20k deposit was factored into removal cost $166,500.00 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $622,400.00 $575,830.33 $460,830.33
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications $158,000.00 $100,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Structural analysis $17,100.00 $17,100.00 Cost of structural analysis. Please see attached Malouf Engineering International, Inc. Quote dated 8-15-2018 and Tower Consultants, Inc. Quote #TCI-18-123. TCI-19-146 Interim Structural Analysis WPXV $17,100.00 N/A
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $443,730.33 Cost of tower services. Please see attached Tower Consultants, Inc. Quote #TCI-19-104A. Plus cost of weather delays and change orders included with invoice backups. $443,730.33 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas)

Component Description:
Cost of weather delays during tower services to remove old equipment. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$6,500.00

Component Description:
25% "balance" payment for tower services to remove old antenna and related equipment. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$35,000.00

Component Description:
75% "deposit" payment for tower services to remove old equipment. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$105,000.00

Component Description:
Down payment associated with securing tower service. Note that amount is not additional to cost of tower rigging and will be deducted from total cost of tower rigging at the time it is quoted. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$20,000.00
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study Information not provided.
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications Information not provided.
Structural analysis

Component Description:
50% "due upon receipt" payment for structural analysis. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,210.00

Component Description:
50% "deposit" payment for structural analysis. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,210.00

Component Description:
50% "down payment" for tower analysis. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,840.00

Component Description:
Cost of structural analysis. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$5,000.00

Component Description:
50% "balance" payment for tower analysis. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,840.00
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas)

Component Description:
20% completion invoice for tower services. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$85,842.00

Component Description:
Cost of site preparation before tower services. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,520.00

Component Description:
WPVX's share of weather delay and change order costs. Supporting documentation and cover letter attached.
Amount:
$10,000.33

Component Description:
50% "down payment" for tower services. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$214,605.00

Component Description:
30% "mobilization" payment for tower services. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$128,763.00

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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 $179,380.00 $89,457.06 N/A $19,797.06 N/A
Total for all systems $3,822,480.40 $2,793,672.79 N/A $2,349,142.79 N/A
Outside Professional Services $179,380.00 $89,457.06 $19,797.06
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $7,646.20 N/A $7,646.20 N/A
Impact Study $250.00 $250.00 LPTV impact analysis study $250.00 N/A
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A $3,995.00 N/A
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet $10,520.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $4,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,280.86 Please see attached invoices from Cooley LLP $5,280.86 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 N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $2,500.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $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 N/A N/A
Project management of the transition $28,440.00 $18,530.00 See AT Exhibits for more information. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed

Component Description:
Cost of Promax Unit to verify antenna pattern coverage. Supporting documentation attached. Invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$7,646.20
Impact Study

Component Description:
Cost of LPTV impact analysis study. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$250.00
RF Exposure Measurements

Component Description:
Cost of Radio Frequency Exposure study. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$3,995.00
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations Information not provided.
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Cost of legal fees for repack construction. Supporting documentation and explanation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$537.87

Component Description:
Invoice for station's portion of general repack legal expenses incurred for 42 of the ION repack stations for period 2/1/2017 - 12/15/2017. Payee has corresponded with FCC staff and has provided corrected supporting documentation.
Amount:
$4,837.97

Component Description:
Invoice for WPXV's portion of general repack legal expenses incurred for 42 of the ION repack stations for period 2/1/2017 - 12/15/2017. Payee has corresponded with FCC staff. Hourly supporting documentation and invoice attached.
Amount:
$4,742.99
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant preparation of engineering section of FCC Form 2100. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,500.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant work for new channel assignment and antenna development. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$62.50

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant work for new channel assignment and antenna development. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$62.50
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.
Project management of the transition Information not provided.

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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 $125,508.40 $116,943.40 N/A $60,828.40 N/A
Total for all systems $3,822,480.40 $2,793,672.79 N/A $2,349,142.79 N/A
Other Expenses $125,508.40 $116,943.40 $60,828.40
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $41,826.35 $41,826.35 Actual cost ION has been charged by vendors for delivery of equipment needed for repack. $41,826.35 Sub-total and estimated costs are equal.
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $2,400.00 $2,400.00 A second notification was needed after communications with dependencies. $2,400.00 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $0.00 $0.00 The amount is yet to be determined (TBD) and ION will submit on-air announcement costs when finalized. N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $14,202.05 $14,202.05 This is what ION was charged by vendors to store repack equipment before installation $14,202.05 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A $2,400.00 N/A
Non-zoning permits $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Local Zoning $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $325.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $3,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Cost of freight for cut pieces of transmission line. Supporting documentation attached. Invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,713.73

Component Description:
Cost of freight for cut pieces of transmission line. Supporting documentation attached. Invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,510.76

Component Description:
Cost of labor and forklift rental to unload equipment from delivery truck. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$5,438.00

Component Description:
Cost of freight for Promax unit. Supporting documentation attached. Invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$22.40

Component Description:
Cost of freight for additional elbow component. Supporting documentation attached. Invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,165.85

Component Description:
Cost of freight for main antenna package. Supporting documentation attached. Invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$10,914.20

Component Description:
Cost of last mile transport and offloading for transmitter equipment. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$15,261.00

Component Description:
Cost of freight for cut pieces of transmission line. Supporting documentation and cover letter are attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,800.41

Component Description:
Cost of freight for main antenna package. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$10,914.20
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
Cost of second MVPD notifications. Supporting documentation attached. Invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,200.00

Component Description:
Cost of MVPD notification for channel change. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$1,200.00
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage

Component Description:
Cost of first month rental and drop-off for onsite storage container. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$697.60

Component Description:
Cost of storage for transmitter equipment. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$8,441.00

Component Description:
Cost of storage for main antenna package before installation. Supporting documentation attached. Invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,915.00

Component Description:
Cost of storage for main antenna package before installation on tower. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,915.00

Component Description:
Cost of one month rental for onsite storage container. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$148.45
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)

Component Description:
Cost for disposal of oil from old transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,400.00
Non-zoning permits Information not provided.
Local Zoning Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification Information not provided.

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $3,822,480.40 $2,793,672.79 $2,349,142.79

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. 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.

Grant Boren

Chief Financial Officer


06/15/2021

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.

Grant Boren

Chief Financial Officer


06/15/2021

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