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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:
64352
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WSPX-TV
Channel:
36 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028656
FRN:
0001808468
Date Submitted:
10/07/2021

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

ION TELEVISION LICENSE, LLC

Doing Business As: ION TELEVISION LICENSE, LLC

601 CLEARWATER PARK ROAD

WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401

United States

+1 (561) 682-4110 BIANCAFRYE@IONMEDIA.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. Yes
Briefly describe transition plan Relocate from ASR #1059064 to ASR #1004101. Replace non-retunable transmitter, install top mounted antenna and transmission line to operate on post-repack channel.

Question Response
Sharee Station Facility ID 73113
Call Sign WSYR-TV
Type Commercial
Licensee Name Nexstar Media Inc.
Status LICENSED
DTS No
Community of License SYRACUSE, NY
Pre-auction RF Channel 17
Post-auction RF Channel 17
Neilsen DMA Syracuse
Network Affiliation

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 Retune Existing
Use Primary (Main)
Ownership Owned
Owner 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 Rohde & Schwarz
Model NV-8000
Year 2009
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 5 kW

Primary Transmitter

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Retuning Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New IOT Tubes Number of Tubes (including accessories) needed N/A
New Mask Filter
Power 7 kW
Other Power N/A
New Exciter Is a new exciter needed? Yes
Exciter Type Dual exciter with changeover

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

Removal of Existing Equipment

Removal of existing transmitters and equipment / Site Prep

RF Interconnect

Interconnect between RF System and transmission line

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 NV-8000
Year 2009
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 5 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 MPTV-PRLX-U4
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 6.5 kW
Justification for New Transmitter See attached exhibits

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? Yes
Type Heating and Cooling
Size 10 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

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

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 Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 49.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-18GHT-R C200
Year 2009

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? 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: 82.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-17ETT/VP-R S190
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? No
Type
Number of channels supported N/A
Frequencies of channels supported N/A
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? N/A
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? Single Channel
Feed Line Size 4 1/16 inches inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? 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

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Interim Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Slot
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels/Bays 8
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 698.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 25.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 50.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-WB-8
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna Interim antenna needed to 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 4 1/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1302 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 4 1/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1000 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? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? No
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) N/A
Others Types of Users N/A
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 1059064
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 43° 18' 18.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 076° 02' 57.1" W-
Overall Structure Height 1175.84 feet
Support Structure Height 1126.95 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 566.92 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC.
Date Constructed 11/02/1998


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

Interim antenna installation

Install interim antenna to operate on current channel. Remove interim antenna after commencement of operations on new main antenna.

Structural Study

Structural Study required by tower landlord

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 Leased
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? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1004101
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 42° 56' 42.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 076° 01' 27.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 963.90 feet
Support Structure Height 888.11 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 1584.95 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
Date Constructed 07/01/1962

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
73113 WSYR-TV 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: 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

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 Yes
Environmental Assessment Yes
ASR Modification Yes
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) Yes
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations Yes
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study Yes
RF exposure measurements 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

Impact Study for LPTV

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

Name Description

Forklift Rental

Cost to rent forklift at tower site during repack work

Portable Toilet Rental

Cost of portable rental for crew working at repack site

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 $352,558.72 $262,981.72 N/A $18,558.72 N/A
Total for all systems $2,533,101.33 $1,985,061.09 N/A $1,492,577.48 N/A
Primary Transmitter NV-8000 $18,558.72 $18,558.72 $18,558.72
Removal of Existing Equipment $18,558.72 $18,558.72 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***See attached exhibit. $18,558.72 N/A
Primary Transmitter MPTV-PRLX-U4 $334,000.00 $244,423.00 $0.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.9 . 6.5 kW $273,500.00 $214,450.00 Please see attached Hitachi Comark #P#3927PRLXU4-010919 $0.00 N/A
10 Ton system $60,500.00 $29,973.00 Please see attached Cooney AC Heating Quote #L19-0095 $0.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Removal of Existing Equipment

Component Description:
Cost of disconnecting transmitter and load. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$2,538.00

Component Description:
Cost of demolition and disposal of RCS transmitter, RF piping, false walls at transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$16,020.72
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.9 . 6.5 kW

Component Description:
30% "deposit due with order" for transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$64,335.00
10 Ton system

Component Description:
75% progress payment for HVAC installation. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$22,479.75

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 $411,500.00 $401,691.00 N/A $389,046.00 N/A
Total for all systems $2,533,101.33 $1,985,061.09 N/A $1,492,577.48 N/A
Interim Antenna TFU-WB-8 $105,700.00 $62,451.00 $62,451.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) $9,570.00 $11,126.00 Cost of elbow complex and reducer for interim antenna package. Please see attached Dielectric Quote #900068CMZ and change order dated 7/25/19 $11,126.00 N/A
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna - medium power (50-200 kW), horizontally polarized $89,400.00 $44,925.00 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. $44,925.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-17ETT/VP-R S190 $305,800.00 $339,240.00 $326,595.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) $9,570.00 $7,058.00 N/A $7,058.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $325,782.00 Cost of UHF High Power Top Mount Antenna. V-Pol cost not included in reimbursement request. Please see Dielectric Quote #700510CMZ-1 Top Mount Antenna and Dielectric Change Order (PO 1011547) - Top Mount Antenna. $313,137.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $6,400.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
Cost of interim elbow equipment. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$9,663.00

Component Description:
Cost of additional equipment for interim elbow complex. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,463.00

Component Description:
Cost of interim elbow complex. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$8,200.00

Component Description:
Cost of reducer for interim antenna package. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$1,463.00
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station antenna - medium power (50-200 kW), horizontally polarized

Component Description:
Cost of interim antenna. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$44,925.00

Component Description:
Cost of interim antenna. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$44,925.00
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
Cost of repack sweep for interim antenna operation. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$6,400.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
10% "after repack sweep" for primary elbow complex. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$705.80

Component Description:
25% "deposit" for primary elbow complex. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,764.50

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" for primary elbow complex. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$4,587.70
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
10% "after repack sweep" for wedding cake mounting adapter, bury mount adapter, and input feed for primary antenna. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$15,174.40

Component Description:
10% "after repack sweep" for primary antenna. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$15,761.30

Component Description:
25% "deposit" for primary antenna. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$39,403.25

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" for wedding cake mounting adapter, bury mount adapter, and input feed for primary antenna. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$98,633.60

Component Description:
Cost of LED top mount antenna beacon installation. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$3,780.00

Component Description:
25% "deposit" for wedding cake mounting adapter, bury mount adapter, and input feed for primary antenna. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$37,936.00

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" for primary antenna. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$102,448.45
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
10% "balance after sweep" for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$640.00

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$4,160.00

Component Description:
25% "deposit" for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Explanation of Variance and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,600.00

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 $148,400.00 $102,457.50 N/A $94,003.70 N/A
Total for all systems $2,533,101.33 $1,985,061.09 N/A $1,492,577.48 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $148,400.00 $102,457.50 $94,003.70
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16" $142,000.00 $96,057.50 N/A $94,003.70 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, 4 1/16"

Component Description:
Cost for additional piece of cut transmission line. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$910.00

Component Description:
10% "after repack sweep" for main antenna package. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$9,195.26

Component Description:
10% "after sweep" for cut piece of transmission line. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$114.10

Component Description:
Credit memo for over-reimbursement due to vendor over-invoicing. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
($2,053.80)

Component Description:
65% "prior to ship" for primary transmission line / 65% "prior to ship" for primary transmission lines additional cut pieces. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$61,994.21

Component Description:
25% "deposit" for primary transmission line / 25% "deposit" for primary transmission lines additional cut pieces. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$23,843.93
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 $1,331,020.00 $955,962.40 N/A $955,962.40 N/A
Total for all systems $2,533,101.33 $1,985,061.09 N/A $1,492,577.48 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $673,220.00 $777,962.40 $777,962.40
Structural Study $3,920.00 $3,920.00 Structural study required by landlord $3,920.00 N/A
Structural Analysis $11,500.00 $11,500.00 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***Cost for structural analysis and modification designs and drawings. Please see Elevated Structural Consultants Quotes Dated March 27, 2019 and May 9, 2019. $11,500.00 N/A
Major tower reinforcement/modifications $421,000.00 $87,692.40 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***Cost for providing rigging frame, leg bracing systems, fasteners, and diagonals. Please see Northeast Towers Quote #SSJR-19-0329-322B attached. $87,692.40 N/A
Interim antenna installation $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $20,950.00 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***Cost for engineering services related to tower mapping. Please see attached Elevated Structural Consultants Quote dated September 6, 2018, Northeast Towers Quote #SSJR-19-0301-01, and Elevated Structural Quote dated 5-9-2019. $20,950.00 N/A
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $653,900.00 Cost to mobilize, rig tower, install antenna, and install line. Please see Northeast Tower Quote #SSJR-19-0322-01 attached. Please see attached Northeast Towers Quote #DOC060719. Plus weather delays. $653,900.00 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $657,800.00 $178,000.00 $178,000.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $178,000.00 Please see Northeast Tower Quote WSPX Breakdown. $50k deposit payment was used to reserve services on other tower. $178,000.00 N/A
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study $26,300.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Major tower reinforcement/modifications $421,000.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Structural Analysis $0.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Structural Study

Component Description:
Cost of tower structural study. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$3,920.00
Structural Analysis

Component Description:
Cost of structural analysis. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$4,000.00

Component Description:
Cost of structural analysis. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$7,500.00
Major tower reinforcement/modifications

Component Description:
Cost of tower reinforcement materials. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$87,692.40
Interim antenna installation Information not provided.
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study

Component Description:
Cost of tower mapping analysis. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$3,450.00

Component Description:
Cost of tower mapping analysis. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$10,000.00

Component Description:
Cost of modification designs and drawings per recent analysis. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$7,500.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
20% "due upon modification complete" progress payment for tower services. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$121,000.00

Component Description:
20% "due upon transmission line removal" for tower services. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$121,000.00

Component Description:
20% "due upon transmission line removal" for tower services. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$121,000.00

Component Description:
Cost to climb tower without elevator services. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$28,750.00

Component Description:
20% "due upon antenna swap" for tower services. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$121,000.00

Component Description:
Cost of weather delays during tower services. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$20,150.00

Component Description:
20% "deposit" for tower services. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$121,000.00
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
1/3rd deposit payment for tower services to remove old antenna equipment. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance are attached.
Amount:
$42,666.67

Component Description:
Balance upon competition payment for tower services to remove old antenna equipment. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance are attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$42,666.66

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.
Amount:
$50,000.00

Component Description:
Progress payment for tower services to remove old antenna equipment. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance are attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$42,666.67
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study Information not provided.
Major tower reinforcement/modifications Information not provided.
Structural Analysis 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 $190,150.00 $172,060.86 N/A $8,343.36 N/A
Total for all systems $2,533,101.33 $1,985,061.09 N/A $1,492,577.48 N/A
Outside Professional Services $190,150.00 $172,060.86 $8,343.36
Impact Study $500.00 $500.00 Cost of impact analysis study for LPTV $500.00 N/A
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $80,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
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
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed $6,310.00 $6,000.00 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
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 Cooley invoices with detailed billing backups $5,280.86 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 N/A $750.00 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 $1,500.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $312.50 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

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Impact Study

Component Description:
Cost of LPTV impact analysis. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$500.00
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed Information not provided.
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase Information not provided.
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) Information not provided.
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet Information not provided.
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.
Project management of the transition 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:
Portion of legal fees related to WSPX - Syracuse. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance are attached. These fees have 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 WSPX'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

Component Description:
Cost of RF consultant evaluation of interference consent request for STA of FDNY land mobile operations on frequencies adjacent to WSPX service area. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$750.00
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:
$1,500.00
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:
$250.00

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.

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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 $99,472.61 $89,907.61 N/A $26,663.30 N/A
Total for all systems $2,533,101.33 $1,985,061.09 N/A $1,492,577.48 N/A
Other Expenses $99,472.61 $89,907.61 $26,663.30
Portable Toilet Rental $118.80 $118.80 Cost to have portable toilet onsite during repack work $118.80 N/A
Forklift Rental $10,260.00 $10,260.00 Cost to rent forklift at tower site during repack work $10,260.00 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $500.00 $500.00 N/A $500.00 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 Delivery and Handling Charges $11,513.81 $11,513.81 What ION has been charged by vendors to deliver equipment for repack $11,513.81 N/A
Equipment Storage $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A $1,595.00 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A $675.69 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 $2,000.00 N/A $2,000.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Portable Toilet Rental

Component Description:
Cost of portable toilet rental at transmitter site. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$118.80
Forklift Rental

Component Description:
Cost for a half month forklift rental at tower site during repack work. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,052.00

Component Description:
Cost for one month forklift rental at tower site during repack work. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,104.00

Component Description:
Cost for one month forklift rental at tower site during repack work. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,104.00
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
Cost of MVPD notifications for channel change. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$500.00
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Cost of freight for interim antenna package. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,463.75

Component Description:
Cost for one month of forklift rental to unload equipment at transmitter site. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$4,104.00

Component Description:
Cost of freight for additional transmission line equipment. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$998.06

Component Description:
Cost of fork truck rental. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$4,104.00

Component Description:
Cost of freight for main antenna package. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$3,948.00
Equipment Storage

Component Description:
Cost charged by vendor to store interim antenna package for two months. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,595.00
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)

Component Description:
Cost of 1 week rental for dumpster at repack site. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$54.00

Component Description:
Cost of 1 week rental for dumpster at repack site. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$54.00

Component Description:
Cost to drop off dumpster at repack site. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$108.00

Component Description:
Cost of having dumpster picked up from repack site. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$459.69
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

Component Description:
Cost of medical notifications for channel change. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,000.00

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $2,533,101.33 $1,985,061.09 $1,492,577.48

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. Yes
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. Yes
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. Yes

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.

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


10/07/2021

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Final Allocation or Accounting Information Statements

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT.

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

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

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

  4. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

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

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


10/07/2021

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