| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MISSION BROADCASTING, INC. |
901 Indiana Avenue Suite 375 Wichita Falls, TX 76301 United States |
+1 (940) 228-7861 | missionbroadcasting@gmail.com | Corporation |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
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[Confidential] |
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| Applicant | Address | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Gregory L. Masters , Esq . FCC Counsel Wiley Rein LLP |
1776 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006 United States |
+1 (202) 719-7370 | gmasters@wiley.law |
| 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 | Replace transmitter using existing antenna and line. See attachment. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
| 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 | CTT-U-DCX-1H | |
| Year | 2002 | |
| Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
| IOT Power Type | Single | |
| Power Capacity | 20 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | THU9EVO-16 | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 25.5 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | The manufacturer of the existing IOT transmitter advises that the transmitter cannot be re-tuned to the assigned channel. See attached quotes. Request is for a SS one power step up from the required TPO. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
| Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
| Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
| Power | 150 kVA | |
| Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
| Size | 3 inches | |
| Length | 100.0 feet | |
| Other Electrical Service | No | |
| Description | N/A | |
| HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
| Type | N/A | |
| Size | N/A | |
| Other Size | N/A | |
| Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
| Size | N/A | |
| Channel 14 Costs | Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? | N/A |
| Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? | N/A | |
| Is additional field engineering time needed? | N/A | |
| Number of Days | N/A |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Additional Transmitter Costs |
Additional Transmitter Costs |
Transmitter Electrical Work |
Transmitter electrical work |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Retune Existing |
| 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? | Yes | |
| 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 | Top | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | Broadband Panel | |
| Number of Stations Supported | 2 | |
| Number of Panels | 40 | |
| Design power capacity in use | 100.0 % | |
| Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
| Upper Limit | 692.00 MHz | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 245.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | Dielectric | |
| Model | TUD-05-8/40H-T | |
| Year | 2007 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign |
|---|---|
| 55528 | KNME-TV |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | Yes |
| Type | New | |
| Number of channels supported | 2 | |
| Frequencies of channels supported | RF channel | |
| Frequency | N/A |
| RF Channel Number |
|---|
| 35 |
| 36 |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Rigging |
Rigging for sweep tests and possible elbow complex replacement |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Utilize Existing |
| Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | No | |
| Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | Dielectric |
| Type | Rigid | |
| Diameter | 7 3/16 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | 20 inches | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 290 feet per run |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Sweep Tests |
Sweep tests for transmission line |
Connect to new combiner |
Misc line sections to connect to new combiner |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
| Number of Hours | 173 | |
| Explanation | It will be necessary to schedule and coordinate multiple vendors, complete progress reports, and update Schedule 399. Station does not have available personnel or personnel trained in project management for such complex projects. | |
| 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 | No | |
| Quantity | N/A | |
| 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 | No | |
| Quantity | N/A | |
| NEPA Section 106 environmental review | No | |
| Environmental Assessment | No | |
| 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 | No |
| RF exposure measurements | No | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service | Yes | |
| Number of Days | 9 | |
| Justification | It will be necessary to survey the site, plan the equipment, develop specifications for purchasing, and oversee multiple vendor RF projects. Station does not have available personnel or personnel trained in such services. |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
American Tower Services |
Engineering and management fees from American Tower. KASY share only. |
Minor Modification of CP Application |
Minor Modification of CP Application |
License to Cover Application |
License to Cover Application |
| 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 | Yes | |
| 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 |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Sales Tax |
Sales tax on goods and service |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $1,063,767.00 | $781,867.00 | N/A | $716,367.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $1,495,641.72 | $1,216,005.72 | N/A | $1,073,055.48 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter THU9EVO-16 | $1,063,767.00 | $781,867.00 | $716,367.00 | ||
| Additional Transmitter Costs | $5,317.00 | $5,317.00 | See Rohde & Schwarz quote 202174.1 and 182814.0 | $5,317.00 | N/A |
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW | $947,000.00 | $668,550.00 | See Rohde & Schwarz quote 137498.2 attached. | $668,550.00 | N/A |
| Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $36,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA | $25,550.00 | $24,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $5,200.00 | $4,900.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Transmitter Electrical Work | $42,500.00 | $42,500.00 | See Rohde & Schwarz quote 178932.0 | $42,500.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Additional Transmitter Costs | |
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 21 - 31 kW | |
| Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | Information not provided. |
| Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA | Information not provided. |
| 3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | Information not provided. |
| Transmitter Electrical Work |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $126,402.18 | $140,048.18 | N/A | $138,648.18 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $1,495,641.72 | $1,216,005.72 | N/A | $1,073,055.48 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna TUD-05-8/40H-T | $126,402.18 | $140,048.18 | $138,648.18 | ||
| Rigging | $27,872.18 | $27,872.18 | KASY share of costs to install new combiner based on quote from American Tower. | $27,872.18 | N/A |
| Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $7,600.00 | $6,790.00 | See Dielectric order confirmation 1749120 | $6,790.00 | N/A |
| New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $98,986.00 | Quote from American Tower for KASY's share of new combiner expenses. | $98,986.00 | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | $5,000.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Rigging | |
| Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) | |
| New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | |
| Sweep test of existing antenna |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $20,346.54 | $20,346.54 | N/A | $18,946.54 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $1,495,641.72 | $1,216,005.72 | N/A | $1,073,055.48 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $20,346.54 | $20,346.54 | $18,946.54 | ||
| Sweep Tests | $6,400.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | $5,000.00 | N/A |
| Connect to new combiner | $13,946.54 | $13,946.54 | Tx line costs to connect to new combiner. | $13,946.54 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Sweep Tests | |
| Connect to new combiner |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $102,129.00 | $99,305.00 | N/A | $58,818.50 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $1,495,641.72 | $1,216,005.72 | N/A | $1,073,055.48 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $102,129.00 | $99,305.00 | $58,818.50 | ||
| License to Cover Application | $625.00 | $625.00 | Prepare engineering portion of a License to Cover a Post-Transition CP Application; see Osborn invoice 34505 | $625.00 | N/A |
| Minor Modification of CP Application | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | See Osborn invoice 34505; required due to request from American Tower to change antenna model from upper stack to lower stack. | $2,500.00 | N/A |
| American Tower Services | $24,480.00 | $24,480.00 | KASY share of costs for American Tower services: engineering, permitting, project management. Based on American Tower Quote attached. | $24,480.00 | N/A |
| Additional Field Engineering Service, 9 Days | $18,000.00 | $18,000.00 | 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 | $5,000.00 | 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 | $3,000.00 | N/A |
| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $7,000.00 | 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 | $2,500.00 | N/A |
| Project management of the transition | $27,334.00 | $25,950.00 | N/A | $18,713.50 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| License to Cover Application | |
| Minor Modification of CP Application | |
| American Tower Services | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service, 9 Days | 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 | 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 | |
| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
| Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | Information not provided. |
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | |
| Project management of the transition |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $182,997.00 | $174,439.00 | N/A | $140,275.26 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $1,495,641.72 | $1,216,005.72 | N/A | $1,073,055.48 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $182,997.00 | $174,439.00 | $140,275.26 | ||
| Sales Tax | $55,000.00 | $55,000.00 | Sales tax for goods and services based on NM tax rate of 5.125%. | $53,336.69 | N/A |
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | Costs to produce spots and crawls for viewer notification. | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Storage | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $33,997.00 | $33,997.00 | See Rohde & Schwarz quotes 169822.0, 185625.0, 222485.0 and Dielectric order confirmation 1749120 | $33,996.57 | N/A |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $49,950.00 | $49,950.00 | See USA Commercial and Jaytec quotes attached. | $49,950.00 | N/A |
| Non-zoning permits | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $2,992.00 | See DTVNotification EST-000892 | $2,992.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Sales Tax | |
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | Information not provided. |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
| Equipment Storage | Information not provided. |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | |
| Non-zoning permits | Information not provided. |
| DTV Medical Facility Notification |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $1,495,641.72 | $1,216,005.72 | $1,073,055.48 |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | No |
| Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | No |
| All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | No |
