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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:
13200
Service:
DCA
Call Sign:
KUVM-CD
Channel:
20 (UHF)
File Number:
0000024473
FRN:
0026907345
Date Submitted:
10/07/2021

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

HC2 LPTV HOLDINGS INC.

RENEE ILHARDT

450 PARK AVENUE, 29TH FLOOR

NEW YORK, NY 10022

United States

+1 (954) 606-5486 RILHARDT@HC2BROADCASTING.COM Corporation

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. No
Briefly describe transition plan Towards the end of the station's testing period, Applicant will remove old equipment, install new equipment and begin broadcasting on new channel. Applicant will not need or use any auxiliary equipment. See "Transition Plan" attachment for more info.

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 TXUD2000LD
Year 2010
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 2 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 TRN-5X-U-38-C
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 5 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Transmitter will be over 9 years old at time of replacement. The cost of retuning the transmitter and purchasing a new mask filter will exceed the cost of buying a new replacement unit.

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 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

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Additional Field Engineering Time

Additional Field Engineering Time

Connectors and Elbows

For bypassing existing combined array with an LPTV station.

Antennas

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Section Question Response
Antenna Related Expenses Do you have antenna related expenses? No

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? No

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? No

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 24
Explanation Our in house chief engineer will travel to site to oversee construction. However, we will need the services of our on-site, contract engineer for receipt of equipment, site management and coordination issues, and assistance with construction.
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development No
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application No
For Auxiliary Facility N/A
For Main Facility N/A
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application No
For Auxiliary Facility N/A
For Main Facility N/A
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 No
For Auxiliary Facility N/A
For Main Facility N/A
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application No
For Auxiliary Facility N/A
For Main Facility N/A
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 No
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement No
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 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

Internal Employee Time Costs

Internal Employee Time Costs

Repacking Related Tax Services

Repacking Related Tax Services

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
Is Remediation needed? No
Facility Expenses Name N/A
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed N/A
Name N/A
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? Yes
Permit and Filing Costs Local Zoning No
Non-zoning permits No
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change Yes
FCC License to Cover Application Yes
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? No
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? No

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Travel Expenses for Chief Engineer

Travel and lodging for 3 days.

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 $243,305.00 $61,933.73 N/A $55,933.73 N/A
Total for all systems $285,546.40 $94,081.18 N/A $79,186.18 N/A
Primary Transmitter TRN-5X-U-38-C $243,305.00 $61,933.73 $55,933.73
Connectors and Elbows $6,000.00 $6,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Additional Field Engineering Time $805.00 $805.00 N/A $805.00 N/A
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4 - 6 kW $236,500.00 $55,128.73 N/A $55,128.73 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Connectors and Elbows Information not provided.
Additional Field Engineering Time

Component Description:
Replace filter, complete installation. #401
Amount:
$805.00
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4 - 6 kW

Component Description:
Transmitter related cost. #19529
Amount:
$750.73

Component Description:
TX installation. #60520
Amount:
$1,035.00

Component Description:
Transmitter cost. #7158-001
Amount:
$53,343.00

Component Description:
TX installation. #60520
Amount:
$1,035.00

Cost Information

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Antennas

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmission Line

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $17,165.40 $16,893.68 N/A $14,393.68 N/A
Total for all systems $285,546.40 $94,081.18 N/A $79,186.18 N/A
Outside Professional Services $17,165.40 $16,893.68 $14,393.68
Internal Employee Time Costs $10,622.66 $10,622.66 N/A $10,622.66 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
Project management of the transition $3,792.00 $3,650.28 N/A $3,650.28 N/A
Repacking Related Tax Services $120.74 $120.74 N/A $120.74 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Internal Employee Time Costs

Component Description:
Internal expense - KUVM - 8-2020
Amount:
$41.80

Component Description:
Internal expense - KUVM - 10-2021
Amount:
$72.12

Component Description:
Internal expense - KUVM - 10-2021
Amount:
$1,874.86

Component Description:
Internal expense - KUVM - 10-2021
Amount:
$625.83

Component Description:
Internal expense - KUVM - 10-2021
Amount:
$954.05

Component Description:
Internal expense - KUVM - 10-2021
Amount:
$3,941.74

Component Description:
Internal expense - KUVM - 8-2020
Amount:
$57.43

Component Description:
Internal expense - KUVM - 8-2020
Amount:
$75.96

Component Description:
Travel expenses. #611495DB0719460099CC
Amount:
$166.99

Component Description:
Internal expense - KUVM - 10-2021
Amount:
$2,199.42

Component Description:
Install new transmitter and filter. #AFF366A848734FD4ADDB
Amount:
$612.46
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 10 stations. #187
Amount:
$540.25

Component Description:
ATC tower meeting. #10419
Amount:
$90.00

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 20 stations. #145
Amount:
$745.25

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 8 stations. #321
Amount:
$605.00

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 27 stations. #119
Amount:
$271.70

Component Description:
Legal services cost. #474792
Amount:
$462.00

Component Description:
Legal services cost. #475038
Amount:
$18.15

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 27 stations. #130
Amount:
$450.81

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 27 stations. #115
Amount:
$467.12
Repacking Related Tax Services

Component Description:
Services rendered in relation to discussion and analysis of the tax treatment of invoice related to FCC repacking. Invoice is not billed on time basis. #1034466828-9
Amount:
$120.74

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 $25,076.00 $15,253.77 N/A $8,858.77 N/A
Total for all systems $285,546.40 $94,081.18 N/A $79,186.18 N/A
Other Expenses $25,076.00 $15,253.77 $8,858.77
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $3,500.00 $3,500.00 N/A $3,500.00 N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $3,581.00 $3,581.00 N/A $3,581.00 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 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
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $1,070.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $1,777.77 N/A $1,777.77 N/A
Travel Expenses for Chief Engineer $4,000.00 $4,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change

Component Description:
Develop and air announcement. #5314056075
Amount:
$545.00

Component Description:
Develop and air announcement. #5314006713
Amount:
$2,955.00
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Move out and packing tx, freight. #3322
Amount:
$3,581.00
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
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:
Medical notification services. #INV-001876
Amount:
$1,777.77
Travel Expenses for Chief Engineer Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $285,546.40 $94,081.18 $79,186.18

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.

Michael Voge

Director of Engineering Operations


10/07/2021

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.

Michael Voge

Director of Engineering Operations


10/07/2021

Attachments

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