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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:
41221
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WNEM-TV
Channel:
30 (UHF)
File Number:
0000027599
FRN:
0018223693
Date Submitted:
10/08/2021

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

MEREDITH CORPORATION

Joshua Pila

1716 LOCUST STREET

DES MOINES, IA 50309

United States

 +1 (515) 284-3000 RegAffairs@meredith.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 The WNEM repack plan includes the replacement of main solid state transmitter, addition of a interim antenna, and replacement of current side mounted horizontal antenna with top mounted elliptical antenna. all expected costs are included

Transmitters

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Section Question Response
Transmitter Related Expenses Do you have transmitter related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model DCX/IOX
Year 2002
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 36.15 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 PARALLAX HPTV-PARLX-U24
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 39.3 kW
Justification for New Transmitter The current transmitter is not returnable or available and we intend on replacing with a solid state transmitter with power level to support new elliptical antenna. A comparison chart of transmitter costs along with costs of the IOT are attached.

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 These costs are for the electrical work required to support the new Transmitter and Heat Exchanger.
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

Project managment and planning

Comark site planning visit and design. A quote is attached

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 Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-30DSC-R 4C140
Year 2002

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Top
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: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-31ETT/VP-R 4C140
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna The current antenna is a single channel and cannot be retuned.

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna?
Type
Number of channels supported N/A
Frequencies of channels supported N/A
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? N/A
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? Single Channel
Feed Line Size 6 1/8 inches inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna?
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? No
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 Panel
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels/Bays 8
Lower Limit 460.00 MHz
Upper Limit 698.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 100.0 %
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 20.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-8WB-1-R C160
Year 2017
Justification for New Antenna A transition antenna is required to support the replacement of new top mount antenna.

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 Utilize Existing
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer Dielectric
Type Rigid
Diameter 8 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1100 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Line extension

A need for 60 foot of additional line is required for the new installation

Feed line switch

Feedline switch to use between interim and main antenna

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 8 3/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1100 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 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 20 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1220 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Replacement of tower required new line. Old tower is supporting interim operations

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Three RTLSCR675 20

Line Swivel

Sixty two T 6 234 MF EX CONN

Connector

Interim Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Type Flexible Air
Diameter 3 inches
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 750 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line We need to add a new line for the interim antenna

Interim Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

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 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? 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? No
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1006698
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 43° 28' 14.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 083° 50' 36.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1042.64 feet
Support Structure Height 971.44 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 584.97 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner MEREDITH CORPORATION DBA = WNEM TV
Date Constructed 01/01/1984


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 1047.00 feet
Justification for New Tower Older tower submitted could not be modified to support new standard.

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

Site prep foundations

Use of mats to support work in farm field

Tower Stack

Use of mats to support work during tower stack

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 20
Explanation We need outside project support to review quotes, project plans along with mapping and review of new antenna performance. Over sight of total installation.
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 Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
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 Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
NEPA Section 106 environmental review Yes
Environmental Assessment Yes
ASR Modification No
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 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

Field review of site and tower mapping

A onsite review of tower was required

Tower mapping and Analysis

A survey of tower and analysis

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
Is Remediation needed? No
Facility Expenses Name N/A
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed N/A
Name N/A
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? Yes
Permit and Filing Costs Local Zoning Yes
Non-zoning permits Yes
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change 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? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? No
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? No
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? No

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate 		Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $1,556,400.00 $1,197,148.36 N/A $1,196,635.92 N/A
Total for all systems $5,813,632.50 $5,355,205.86 N/A $4,523,950.26 N/A
Primary Transmitter PARALLAX HPTV-PARLX-U24 $1,556,400.00 $1,197,148.36 $1,196,635.92
Project managment and planning $15,300.00 $15,300.00 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.***This is the cost for transmitter site planning, visit and design. (quote attached) $15,300.00 N/A
Other Electrical Service: These costs are for the electrical work required to support the new Transmitter and Heat Exchanger. $68,100.00 $68,100.00 N/A $68,100.00 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW $1,473,000.00 $1,113,748.36 N/A $1,113,235.92 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Project managment and planning

Component Description:
100 percent invoice for design services
Amount:
$15,300.00
Other Electrical Service: These costs are for the electrical work required to support the new Transmitter and Heat Exchanger.

Component Description:
electrical installation costs
Amount:
$68,100.00
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW

Component Description:
20 percent invoice
Amount:
$222,647.18

Component Description:
This invoice is for the last 5 percent of transmitter cost
Amount:
$55,661.80

Component Description:
70 percent invoice payment
Amount:
$779,265.14

Component Description:
5 percent of Invoice
Amount:
$55,661.80

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 $375,160.00 $345,243.00 N/A $46,192.50 N/A
Total for all systems $5,813,632.50 $5,355,205.86 N/A $4,523,950.26 N/A
Interim Antenna TFU-8WB-1-R C160 $66,630.00 $66,300.00 $46,192.50
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $5,760.00 N/A
UHF – Broadband Panel, Side Mount Auxiliary/Interim, 20 horizontally polarized $59,900.00 $59,900.00 SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC - DELETE AND REPLACE WITH APPROPRIATE ESTIMATE $40,432.50 Amount is the same as originally submitted.
Primary Antenna TFU-31ETT/VP-R 4C140 $308,530.00 $278,943.00 $0.00
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $262,245.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $10,298.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 N/A $0.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
45 percent of Interim antenna
Amount:
$2,880.00

Component Description:
45 percent of interim antenna sweep
Amount:
$2,880.00
UHF – Broadband Panel, Side Mount Auxiliary/Interim, 20 horizontally polarized

Component Description:
45 percent of Interim antenna
Amount:
$20,216.25

Component Description:
45 percent of Interim antenna
Amount:
$20,216.25
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
80 percent of main antenna
Amount:
$184,776.00

Component Description:
80 percent of main antenna
Amount:
N/A
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
80 percent of elbow complex
Amount:
$8,238.40

Component Description:
80 percent of main antenna elbow Elbow complex
Amount:
$8,238.40
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
80 percent of main antenna RF sweep
Amount:
$5,120.00

Component Description:
80 percent on main antenna sweep
Amount:
$5,120.00

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 $302,045.50 $250,266.50 N/A $207,822.68 N/A
Total for all systems $5,813,632.50 $5,355,205.86 N/A $4,523,950.26 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $44,250.00 $42,836.00 $26,703.18
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3" $44,250.00 $42,836.00 Line length required to feed interim antenna $26,703.18 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Primary Transmission Line $257,795.50 $207,430.50 $181,119.50
Sixty two T 6 234 MF EX CONN $6,200.00 $6,200.00 N/A $6,200.00 N/A
Three RTLSCR675 20 $5,155.50 $5,155.50 N/A $0.00 N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $246,440.00 $196,075.00 100 percent of new line to support new tower. $174,919.50 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3"

Component Description:
45 percent of Interim antenna feedline
Amount:
$13,351.59

Component Description:
45 percent of Interim antenna
Amount:
$13,351.59
Sixty two T 6 234 MF EX CONN

Component Description:
100 percent 6-75 MX EF Conn
Amount:
$6,200.00

Component Description:
45 percent of MF EX CONN
Amount:
$2,790.00

Component Description:
45 percent of MF EX CONN
Amount:
$2,790.00
Three RTLSCR675 20

Component Description:
45 percent of RTLSCR675 20
Amount:
$2,319.98

Component Description:
45 percent of RTLSCR675 20
Amount:
$2,319.98
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8"

Component Description:
Main transmission line 100 percent
Amount:
$174,919.50

Component Description:
45 percent of main antenna feed line run
Amount:
$78,713.77

Component Description:
45 percent of main antenna feedline
Amount:
$83,823.75

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 $3,382,850.00 $3,382,850.00 N/A $3,054,358.36 N/A
Total for all systems $5,813,632.50 $5,355,205.86 N/A $4,523,950.26 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Primary Tower $3,382,850.00 $3,382,850.00 $3,054,358.36
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $210,500.00 N/A $102,475.20 N/A
New tower between 1000' and 1500' without elevator, presumptive soil conditions $2,753,610.00 $2,753,610.00 N/A $2,535,143.16 N/A
Enviromental review $2,000.00 $2,000.00 ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** $0.00 N/A
Site prep foundations $188,300.00 $188,300.00 Rubber or wood mats to support Heavy machinery to work in field $188,300.00 N/A
Tower Stack $228,440.00 $228,440.00 N/A $228,440.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
Crane mat rental additional month. 100 percent.
Amount:
$52,500.00

Component Description:
100 percent original tower guy anchor removal
Amount:
$49,975.20
New tower between 1000' and 1500' without elevator, presumptive soil conditions

Component Description:
40 percent of tower costs includes installation and change notices
Amount:
$1,148,668.81

Component Description:
ERI Tower final 10 percent
Amount:
$166,527.73

Component Description:
50 percent of new tower and installation
Amount:
$1,219,946.62
Enviromental review

Component Description:
100 percent of NEPA review
Amount:
$2,000.00
Site prep foundations

Component Description:
Payment for change notice of adding mats to the construction
Amount:
$188,300.00
Tower Stack

Component Description:
Mat rental to support tower stack for farmers field
Amount:
$228,440.00

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 $167,110.00 $157,560.00 N/A $16,000.00 N/A
Total for all systems $5,813,632.50 $5,355,205.86 N/A $4,523,950.26 N/A
Outside Professional Services $167,110.00 $157,560.00 $16,000.00
Tower mapping and Analysis $16,000.00 $16,000.00 N/A $16,000.00 N/A
Field review of site and tower mapping $2,000.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $79,995.00 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 $2,105.00 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 $0.00 N/A
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed $6,310.00 $6,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $4,210.00 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 - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application $4,210.00 $4,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $7,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $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 $3,160.00 $3,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tower mapping and Analysis

Component Description:
100 percent of main tower mapping and analysis
Amount:
$16,000.00
Field review of site and tower mapping 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.
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet

Component Description:
100 percent of NEPA review
Amount:
$2,000.00
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed 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 - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization

Component Description:
Work on STA for Interim antenna
Amount:
$500.00
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
N/A
Amount:
N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Invoice for Engineering work on new channel assignment and antenna development
Amount:
$1,500.00
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.
Project management of the transition Information not provided.

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 $30,067.00 $22,138.00 N/A $2,940.80 N/A
Total for all systems $5,813,632.50 $5,355,205.86 N/A $4,523,950.26 N/A
Other Expenses $30,067.00 $22,138.00 $2,940.80
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $10,000.00 $10,000.00 The main antenna delivery was not included on quote N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $1,577.00 $1,577.00 Dumpster and trash removal for construction. N/A N/A
Non-zoning permits $5,000.00 $5,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Local Zoning $300.00 $300.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $3,676.00 N/A $2,940.80 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $1,070.00 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

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges Information not provided.
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
Non-zoning permits Information not provided.
Local Zoning Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
100 percent of Medical notification
Amount:
$2,940.80
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate 		Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $5,813,632.50 $5,355,205.86 $4,523,950.26

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.

Tom D Casey

VP of Technology Meredith LMG


10/08/2021

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.

Tom D Casey

VP of Technology


10/08/2021

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.

Tom D Casey

VP of Technology


10/08/2021

Attachments

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