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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:
10976
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WVFX
Channel:
13 (High VHF)
File Number:
0000028732
FRN:
0018223693
Date Submitted:
09/29/2021

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

GRAY TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC

Robert Folliard

PO Box 30319

Atlanta, GA 30319

United States

+1 (202) 750-1585 Robert.Folliard@gray.tv 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

Samuel Hariton

Widelity

Samuel Hariton

4031 University Dr

Suite 100

Fairfax, VA 22030

United States

+1 (339) 222-8107 sam.hariton@widelity.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. Yes
Briefly describe transition plan WVFX will be replacing the existing main transmitter, antenna, and transmission line. The station will also be installing a full interim system.

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 TXU-300D
Year 2007
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 3 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-6R44
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 4.8 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Existing Transmitter is Out of Band For ch13 and Mosfets are no longer made.

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) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description The new transmitter will require reconfiguration of the electrical service on site. The electrical work cost has been estimated based on verbal guidance from local electrical contractors.
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Heating and Cooling
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? Yes
Size 654.0 square feet
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

Primary Transmitter - Other Parts

Primary Transmitter - Other Parts

Tagline Clearance

Tree/Brush Removal for tag line

Primary Transmitter - De-install

Primary Transmitter - De-install

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 Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels 8
Design power capacity in use 100.0 %
Lower Limit 174.00 MHz
Upper Limit 216.00 MHz
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 30.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model SWDDP3-1-3-1/10
Year 2008

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 Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
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: 32.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model ATW5V5-ETP-13H
Year 2020
Justification for New Antenna Lacking documentation for retune viability

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 3 1/8 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

Name Description

Sweep Existing Transmission Line

Sweep test of existing antenna and transmission line

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 Class A
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels/Bays 4
Lower Limit 174.00 MHz
Upper Limit 216.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 60.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 25.3 kW
Manufacturer
Model TLS-V4
Year 2020
Justification for New Antenna The tower failed its structural analysis. The station will need to construct a new tower for its final facility. The station will transition to its new channel using an interim facility on its existing tower.

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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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 3 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 640 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? No
Type Rigid
Diameter 3 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 624 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Existing Line is in 20' sections Ch13 requires 19 1/2' sections.

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Primary Transmission Line - Other Parts

Primary Transmission Line - Other Parts

Primary Transmission Line - Indoor Air Dryer

Primary Transmission Line - Indoor Air Dryer

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 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? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1034466
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 39° 18' 02.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 080° 20' 36.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 632.21 feet
Support Structure Height 600.06 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 1359.89 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Gray Television Group, Inc.
Date Constructed 10/26/1992

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
125359 W22CY-D LPD
70592 WDTV 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 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? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Existing Primary Tower - Topographic Site Survey

Existing Primary Tower - Topographic Site Survey

Tower Mapping

Tower Mapping

Primary Tower

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Add Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Construct New
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? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1034466
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 39° 18' 02.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 080° 20' 36.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 632.21 feet
Support Structure Height 600.06 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 1359.89 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Gray Media Group, Inc.
Date Constructed 10/26/1992

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
125359 W22CY-D LPD
70592 WDTV DTV

Primary Tower

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Tower Construction Costs

Section Question Response
Construct New Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Height 600.00 feet
Justification for New Tower Existing tower required extensive reinforcement. Constructing a new tower was more cost effective.

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? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

New Tower - Site Survey

New Tower - Site Survey

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 900
Explanation Strategic Support
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) No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations No
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 12
Justification Tower analysis and review, site survey, interim transmitter drawings and studies, coverage analysis, on-site supervision of labor, etc.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Attorney Fees - Other Matters

Legal Service

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 Yes
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change Yes
FCC License to Cover Application Yes
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application Yes
Other Miscellaneous Expenses Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? No
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

Fencing

Fencing

Security

Site security during transition

Site Prep

Site Prep needed to facilitate the surveying necessary to determine the guy anchor placement and installation for the new tower

Equipment Rental

Equipment Rental

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 $224,910.32 $224,910.32 N/A $203,360.31 N/A
Total for all systems $2,240,281.87 $2,589,713.09 N/A $2,218,492.05 N/A
Primary Transmitter VAXTE-6R44 $224,910.32 $224,910.32 $203,360.31
Primary Transmitter - De-install $11,000.00 $11,000.00 Please see THTV, LLC Estimate #1029 & Invoice #352.pdf $11,000.00 N/A
Tagline Clearance $8,560.00 $8,560.00 See attached Dogwood Tree Service Tagline Clearance Invoice #5620 $8,560.00 N/A
Primary Transmitter - Other Parts $3,989.94 $3,989.94 Please see DTVPros quote JEHQ1789-01, plus proportional shipping on invoice 434 $3,989.94 N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 654.0 $19,650.00 $19,650.00 See Estimated Cost Justification WVFX-180-Building Addition v0 $0.00 N/A
Other -- HVAC Service Type: H Size:5 (Other) $9,750.00 $9,750.00 See Jackson Heating & Air proposal 198 $9,750.00 N/A
Other Electrical Service: The new transmitter will require reconfiguration of the electrical service on site. The electrical work cost has been estimated based on verbal guidance from local electrical contractors. $10,600.00 $10,600.00 N/A $8,700.00 N/A
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.8 kW $161,360.38 $161,360.38 see Estimated Cost Justification WVFX-180-New Primary Transmitter v0 $161,360.37 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Primary Transmitter - De-install

Component Description:
Transmitter System de-lnstall
Amount:
$11,000.00
Tagline Clearance

Component Description:
Professional Services
Amount:
$8,560.00
Primary Transmitter - Other Parts

Component Description:
SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Amount:
$3,989.94
Other -- Building Addition Size: 654.0

Component Description:
Fabricated and installed new 17' steel gate with locking abilities
Amount:
$2,900.00

Component Description:
Credit Memo - Invoice is non-reimbursable under the repack program guidelines.
Amount:
($16,750.00)

Component Description:
Install insulation and plywood on areas of ceiling that were falling down
Amount:
$16,750.00
Other -- HVAC Service Type: H Size:5 (Other)

Component Description:
CUT AND FRAME THROUGH BUILDING
Amount:
$9,750.00
Other Electrical Service: The new transmitter will require reconfiguration of the electrical service on site. The electrical work cost has been estimated based on verbal guidance from local electrical contractors.

Component Description:
Relocated existing transformer from existing pad over 10' to make room for A/C units.
Amount:
$8,700.00
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.8 kW

Component Description:
"VAXTE-6R44 Transmitter per Quote Q-77364"
Amount:
$17,572.32

Component Description:
VAXTE-6R44 Transmitter
Amount:
$37,660.42

Component Description:
VAXTE-6R44 Transmitter
Amount:
$106,127.63

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 $170,229.00 $193,846.65 N/A $95,951.32 N/A
Total for all systems $2,240,281.87 $2,589,713.09 N/A $2,218,492.05 N/A
Interim Antenna TLS-V4 $27,770.00 $52,293.65 $52,293.65
High-VHF, Low Power, Class A broadband panel (cost per panel), horizontally polarized $21,040.00 $45,893.65 Please see DTVPros Interim Antenna Quote JEHQ1775, plus actual shipping charges on invoice 425 $45,893.65 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 Please see DTVPros Interim Antenna Quote JEHQ1775 $6,400.00 N/A
Primary Antenna ATW5V5-ETP-13H $142,459.00 $141,553.00 $43,657.67
Sweep Existing Transmission Line $3,009.00 $3,009.00 See attached invoice for sweep test of existing antenna and transmission line $0.00 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) $7,600.00 $7,024.00 N/A N/A N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
High VHF - High Power Top Mount One Station elliptically or circularly polarized $125,120.00 $125,120.00 Please see attached ERI Proposal 20210111-071 Rev C and WVFX Tower and Antenna Binder 1_28_2021 revb $43,657.67 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
High-VHF, Low Power, Class A broadband panel (cost per panel), horizontally polarized

Component Description:
VHF - MED POWER SIDE MOUNT INTERIM
Amount:
$45,893.65
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
WVFX-280-Sweep Test Interim Antenna
Amount:
$6,400.00
Sweep Existing Transmission Line

Component Description:
Antenna and TX line sweep
Amount:
$2,783.30

Component Description:
transmission line and antenna inspection
Amount:
$3,009.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) Information not provided.
Sweep test of existing antenna Information not provided.
High VHF - High Power Top Mount One Station elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
Antenna
Amount:
$43,657.67

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 $76,593.14 $87,382.14 N/A $43,436.31 N/A
Total for all systems $2,240,281.87 $2,589,713.09 N/A $2,218,492.05 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $76,593.14 $87,382.14 $43,436.31
Primary Transmission Line - Indoor Air Dryer $7,396.00 $7,396.00 Please see attached ERI Proposal 20210111-071 Rev C and WVFX Tower and Antenna Binder 1_28_2021 revb $4,346.46 N/A
Primary Transmission Line - Other Parts $4,301.14 $4,301.14 Please see DTVPros quote JEHQ1789-01, plus proportional shipping on invoice 434 $4,301.14 N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 3 1/8" $64,896.00 $75,685.00 Please see attached ERI Proposal 20200904-416 Rev B and WVFX Tower and Antenna Binder 1_28_2021 revb $34,788.71 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Primary Transmission Line - Indoor Air Dryer

Component Description:
WVFX-310-Primary Transmission Line - Indoor Air Dryer
Amount:
$4,346.46
Primary Transmission Line - Other Parts

Component Description:
WVFX-310-Primary Transmission Line - Other Parts
Amount:
$4,301.14
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 3 1/8"

Component Description:
WVFX-310-New Primary Transmission Line
Amount:
$34,788.71

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 $1,449,753.50 $1,723,521.50 N/A $1,596,734.15 N/A
Total for all systems $2,240,281.87 $2,589,713.09 N/A $2,218,492.05 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Primary Tower TOWER $675,380.00 $276,380.00 $240,737.25
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower $12,600.00 $45,100.00 see Estimated Cost Justification WVFX-410-Structural Analysis Existing Primary Tower v3; WVFX will be constructing a new tower as it is more cost effective $39,100.00 N/A
Major tower reinforcement/modifications $421,000.00 $0.00 WVFX will be constructing a new tower as it is more cost effective $0.00 N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $200,000.00 Please see attached Tower King Proposal Proposal C-21-048 $172,527.25 N/A
Existing Primary Tower - Topographic Site Survey $13,530.00 $13,530.00 Please see Electronics Research, Inc. Proposal #20200504-585 & Invoice #56711.pdf $13,530.00 N/A
Tower Mapping $17,750.00 $17,750.00 Per Hodge Structural Engineers Tower Mapping POs 7174 & 7174-1; WVFX will be constructing a new tower as it is more cost effective $15,580.00 N/A
Primary Tower $774,373.50 $1,447,141.50 $1,355,996.90
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $883,268.00 Please see ERI Proposal 20210210-223 Rev B and WVFX Tower and Antenna Binder 1_28_2021 revb $794,403.00 N/A
New tower $551,876.00 $551,876.00 Please see ERI Proposal 20210316-473 $549,596.40 N/A
New Tower - Site Survey $11,997.50 $11,997.50 Please see Estimated Cost Justification WVFX-410-New Tower - Site Survey v0 $11,997.50 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower

Component Description:
Professional Engineering Services
Amount:
$4,500.00

Component Description:
WVFX-410-Structural Analysis Existing Primary Tower
Amount:
$5,500.00

Component Description:
Engineering Evaluation
Amount:
$3,625.00

Component Description:
Engineering Evaluation, Tower Mapping, Anchor Corrosion Risk Analysis
Amount:
$3,625.00

Component Description:
Professional Engineering Services
Amount:
$3,000.00

Component Description:
Professional Engineering Services
Amount:
$3,000.00

Component Description:
Engineering Evaluation
Amount:
$3,000.00

Component Description:
Tower Mapping
Amount:
$6,850.00

Component Description:
Feasibility Analysis and Reinforcing Design, signed & sealed
Amount:
$6,000.00
Major tower reinforcement/modifications Information not provided.
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
TOWER SERVICE
Amount:
$12,527.25

Component Description:
Tower Service
Amount:
$160,000.00
Existing Primary Tower - Topographic Site Survey

Component Description:
Topographic Site Survey
Amount:
$13,530.00
Tower Mapping

Component Description:
ENGINEERING CLIMBING INSPECTION
Amount:
$8,580.00

Component Description:
WVFX-410-Tower Mapping Existing Primary Tower
Amount:
$3,500.00

Component Description:
WVFX-410-Tower Mapping Existing Primary Tower
Amount:
$3,500.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
WVFX-410-New Tower - Install antennas and lines
Amount:
$441,634.00

Component Description:
WVFX-410-New Tower - Install antennas and lines
Amount:
$352,769.00
New tower

Component Description:
New Guyed Tower
Amount:
$26,799.50

Component Description:
Additional Bridge Piers
Amount:
$25,133.00

Component Description:
New Guyed Tower FOUNDATION INSTALLATION STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION
Amount:
$248,839.50

Component Description:
New Guyed Tower
Amount:
$248,824.40
New Tower - Site Survey

Component Description:
"Required surveys were not purchesed on original contract. Trip 1: Tower & Anchor Foundation Stakeout Trip 2: New Guy Anchor Asbuilt and Final Tower Exhibit Updates"
Amount:
$11,765.00

Component Description:
Survey for Transmitter Station
Amount:
$232.50

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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 $219,762.56 $267,789.13 N/A $250,660.63 N/A
Total for all systems $2,240,281.87 $2,589,713.09 N/A $2,218,492.05 N/A
Outside Professional Services $219,762.56 $267,789.13 $250,660.63
Attorney Fees - Other Matters $9,701.70 $9,701.70 The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices submitted for reimbursement at this time. $9,701.70 N/A
Additional Field Engineering Service, 12 Days $35,045.86 $35,045.86 Please see WVFX RF Eng - Additional Field Engineering Service, 12 days Budget Revision Justification Letter. The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices submitted for reimbursement at this time $35,045.86 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 $2,961.85 The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices submitted for reimbursement at this time $2,961.85 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 $196.50 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $803.25 The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices submitted for reimbursement at this time. $803.25 x
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $1,425.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $19,799.99 The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices submitted for reimbursement at this time. $19,799.99 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
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 $142,200.00 $180,726.48 The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices submitted for reimbursement at this time. $180,726.48 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Attorney Fees - Other Matters

Component Description:
For Professional Services Rendered
Amount:
$8,847.45

Component Description:
For Professional Services
Amount:
$296.00

Component Description:
For Professional Services Rendered Through December 31, 2020
Amount:
$41.50

Component Description:
Other Matters
Amount:
$516.75
Additional Field Engineering Service, 12 Days

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$18,791.60

Component Description:
On Site Supervision
Amount:
$7,512.50

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$8,741.76
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
Professional Services
Amount:
$1,221.50

Component Description:
Work on interim STA filing; submit same
Amount:
$296.00

Component Description:
WVFX-550-Attorney STA
Amount:
$37.35

Component Description:
For Professional Services Rendered Through March 31, 2021
Amount:
$1,033.50

Component Description:
WVFX-550-Attorney STA
Amount:
$373.50
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:
Professional Services
Amount:
$196.50
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
New Tower loading details for comp
Amount:
$125.00

Component Description:
Various discussions regarding implementation of side-mount interim antenna
Amount:
$400.00

Component Description:
Professional Services
Amount:
$278.25
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 Construction Permit Application
Amount:
$1,425.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
Consulting Engineer
Amount:
$3,150.00

Component Description:
Project Management Organize and analyze multiple ERI antenna and line quotes
Amount:
$250.00

Component Description:
Continued review of prospective replacement panel main antenna
Amount:
$375.00

Component Description:
Consulting Engineer
Amount:
$725.00

Component Description:
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment
Amount:
$1,150.00

Component Description:
WVFX-530-RF Eng Study
Amount:
$950.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,649.99

Component Description:
Conduct channel studies to consider WVFX staying on its pre-auction Ch-10
Amount:
$3,100.00

Component Description:
Regarding replacement tower and prospective main antenna configuration
Amount:
$1,075.00

Component Description:
Consulting Engineer - Provide target specifications for manufacturers to develop a side-mount main antenna for repack Ch-13 at non-maximized parameters.
Amount:
$475.00

Component Description:
Consulting Engineer
Amount:
$225.00

Component Description:
Regarding replacement tower to accommodate antenna
Amount:
$5,450.00
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
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

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,073.80

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$14,430.15

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,701.15

Component Description:
WVFX-510-Project Management
Amount:
$97.53

Component Description:
WVFX-510-Project Management
Amount:
$1,755.60

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,809.55

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,594.75

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$847.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,520.80

Component Description:
WVFX-510-Project Management
Amount:
$215.60

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$5,401.70

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$6,284.40

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$6,158.05

Component Description:
WVFX-510-Project Management
Amount:
$546.68

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,726.05

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,142.95

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,114.50

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,138.20

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,673.75

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,232.15

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$17,884.10

Component Description:
Project Mgt
Amount:
$28.20

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,223.75

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,001.90

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,745.10

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,314.90

Component Description:
Transition Related Project Management Costs
Amount:
$3,000.00

Component Description:
Project Mgt
Amount:
$2,481.05

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,944.80

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,915.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,795.60

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,974.15

Component Description:
Project Mgt
Amount:
$801.45

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$2,667.65

Component Description:
Cost Reconciliation
Amount:
$2,226.45

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,433.05

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,031.85

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,324.75

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,231.90

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,190.25

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,040.15

Component Description:
Project Mgt
Amount:
$733.30

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,348.80

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$4,812.15

Component Description:
Project Mgt
Amount:
$802.25

Component Description:
Project Mgt
Amount:
$1,968.80

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,083.70

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,931.10

Component Description:
WVFX-510-Project Management
Amount:
$1,873.64

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,428.15

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,158.20

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$5,317.85

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,019.35

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$4,217.60

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,970.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,238.45

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,022.10

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,536.90

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,908.15

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$1,966.05

Component Description:
WVFX-510-Project Management:
Amount:
$1,252.53

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,417.00

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 $99,033.35 $92,263.35 N/A $28,349.33 N/A
Total for all systems $2,240,281.87 $2,589,713.09 N/A $2,218,492.05 N/A
Other Expenses $99,033.35 $92,263.35 $28,349.33
Equipment Rental $246.10 $246.10 Please see WVFX Equipment Rental Budget Revision Justification Letter $246.10 N/A
Site Prep $8,667.00 $8,667.00 Please see WVFX Site Prep Budget Revision Justification Letter.pdf $8,667.00 N/A
Security $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Fencing $2,500.00 $2,500.00 Please see WVFX Red Fox Enterprise Estimate 1119 and Email $2,500.00 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $4,330.25 $4,330.25 see Estimated Cost Justification WVFX-610-MVPD Notifications v1 $4,330.25 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $10,600.00 $10,600.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $19,500.00 $19,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $15,000.00 $15,000.00 See attached Disposal Quote $7,510.98 N/A
Non-zoning permits $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $1,510.00 see Estimated Cost Justification WVFX-610-STA FCC Filing Fees v3 $1,510.00 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $325.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $1,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $3,585.00 see WVFX DTV Notifications Estimate EST-001714 $3,585.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Equipment Rental

Component Description:
Portable Toilet Rental
Amount:
$123.05

Component Description:
Portable Toilet Rental 07/19/21 - 08/18/21
Amount:
$123.05
Site Prep

Component Description:
EXTRA CLEARING FOR ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED WITHIN PROJECT AREA TO INSTALL ANCHORS
Amount:
$8,667.00
Security Information not provided.
Fencing

Component Description:
Fence work at tower site
Amount:
$2,500.00
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
Prepare MVPD Notices
Amount:
$2,000.00

Component Description:
Notification of Cable and Satellite MVPD Providers of new RF Channel
Amount:
$2,330.25
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage Information not provided.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)

Component Description:
Delivery 30 yd open top
Amount:
$380.90

Component Description:
30 yd rolloff
Amount:
$630.08

Component Description:
Removal of unwanted heavy equipment and debris
Amount:
$6,500.00

Component Description:
30 Yd rolloff
Amount:
$630.08
Non-zoning permits Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request

Component Description:
WVFX-610-STA FCC Filing Fees
Amount:
$200.00

Component Description:
WVFX-610-STA FCC Filing Fees
Amount:
$200.00

Component Description:
For Professional Services Rendered Through May 31, 2021
Amount:
$1,110.00
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Notification of Medical Facilities -
Amount:
$3,585.00

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $2,240,281.87 $2,589,713.09 $2,218,492.05

Reimbursement Status

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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

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.

Robert Folliard , III .

Assistant Secretary


09/29/2021

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.

Robert Folliard , III .

Assistant Secretary


09/29/2021

Attachments

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