Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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STARNEWS CORPORATION Applicant Doing Business As: STARNEWS CORPORATION |
Charles Roark PO Box 5146 Martinsville, VA 24115 United States |
+1 (276) 656-3900 | starnews47@gmail.com | Other |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Cary S. Tepper Communications Counsel Tepper Law Firm, LLC |
Cary S. Tepper 4900 Auburn Avenue Suite 100 Bethesda, MD 20814 United States |
+1 (301) 718-1818 | tepperlaw@aol.com |
Question | Response |
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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 | In September 2018 WGSR-LD moved from ch47 to ch19 due to the wishes of T-Mobile to access their space early. In March of 2019 WGSR changed transmitter location, lowered ERP and tower height to remain on Ch19 and avoid interference to repacked station. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Retune Existing |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | Digital Multimedia Technologies |
Model | 04M56 | |
Year | 2009 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 1.2 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Mask Filter | Does the transmitter require a new mask filter? | Yes |
Mask Filter Type | Full Service | |
Power | 1.1-2kW | |
New Exciter | Is a new exciter needed? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Other Transmitter Costs | ||
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? | No | |
Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 300 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | New Breaker to accommodate transmitter Service technician for installation | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
Name | Description |
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Hiring Movers |
Pay for 3 persons to transport transmitter and equipment to new site. |
Ventilation services |
Pay for supplies to construct ventilation for transmitter. |
Technical Services |
Tuning of transmitter and filter |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
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? | Yes | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Bottom | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
ERP: | 1.2 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | 1.2kw/47 | |
Year | 2019 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Ownership | Owned | |
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 | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Top | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
ERP: | 11.2 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | LP12/19 | |
Year | 2019 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Existing Channel 47 antenna could not be retuned to broadcast at Channel 19 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | No |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Antenna Exchange Reidsville |
Paid tower service to remove antenna from Brown Summit and install it in Reidsville. Included sweep test of Reidsville Tower |
Acquisition service |
Paid tower service to remove antenna from its original location |
Transportation Service |
Paid to have antenna transported from its original location to Brown Summit Antenna Farm |
Antenna Exchange Brown Summit |
Paid tower service to remove Channel 47 antenna and replace with Channel 19 antenna |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Utilize Existing |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
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 | ERI |
Type | Flexible Air | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 140 feet per run |
Name | Description |
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Tower Installation Service |
Transmission line cut to size and appropriate connectors installed. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | No |
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for displacement application | 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 | No | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | Yes | |
Quantity | 1 | |
Prepare Form 601 | No | |
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services | Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application | No |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs | No | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | Yes |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
Is Remediation needed? | No | |
Permit and Filing Costs | FCC Construction Permit Major Change | 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)? | No |
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | No | |
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | No | |
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR) | Frequency Coordination for Unidirection System | No |
Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System | No | |
New Point to Point Microwave System | No |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $66,315.00 | $24,631.50 | N/A | $14,079.50 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $152,201.39 | $50,605.39 | N/A | $20,937.50 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter 04M56 | $66,315.00 | $24,631.50 | $14,079.50 | ||
Technical Services | $7,190.00 | $7,190.00 | Engineering services required to tune and adjust transmitter, filter and antenna for proper efficiency and accurate power output. | $5,125.00 | N/A |
Ventilation services | $0.00 | $0.00 | Done by staff engineer. | $0.00 | Work done by staff engineer. No additional cost incurred. Invoice not accepted type. |
Hiring Movers | $6,900.00 | $6,900.00 | Remove antenna and store for transport. Then Transport Antenna to Brown Summit. | $6,900.00 | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: New Breaker to accommodate transmitter Service technician for installation | $375.00 | $375.00 | Installation of necessary additions to building electrical system to provide proper phase and voltage to transmitter. | $0.00 | Only man available for immediate work. Price is fair cost . Others wanted more money. |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA | $36,800.00 | $8,112.00 | Matching incoming line voltage to operating voltage for foreign-built transmitter. | $0.00 | N/A |
1.1-2kW w mask filter Full Service | $4,050.00 | $0.00 | Mask filter was part of the deal for the new antenna. | $0.00 | Came with installation service. |
Retune - UHF and VHF - minor re-channel issues | $11,000.00 | $2,054.50 | N/A | $2,054.50 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Technical Services | |
Ventilation services | |
Hiring Movers | |
Other Electrical Service: New Breaker to accommodate transmitter Service technician for installation | |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA | |
1.1-2kW w mask filter Full Service | Information not provided. |
Retune - UHF and VHF - minor re-channel issues |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $24,643.89 | $22,713.89 | N/A | $5,308.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $152,201.39 | $50,605.39 | N/A | $20,937.50 | N/A |
Primary Antenna LP12/19 | $24,643.89 | $22,713.89 | $5,308.00 | ||
Acquisition service | $3,100.00 | $3,100.00 | Tower crew required to remove antenna and mask filter from original location and store for transport to Brown Summit antenna site. | $0.00 | Remove and store for transport. |
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | $5,730.00 | $3,800.00 | Included in "Antenna Exchange Reidsville" figure above .Remove Ch47 antenna. Replace with Ch19 antenna. Sweep and Retune. | $0.00 | N/A |
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 11.2kW input, Horizontal | $1,305.00 | $1,305.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Antenna Exchange Brown Summit | $5,400.89 | $5,400.89 | Removal of Channel 47 antenna from Brown Summit antenna and installation of Channel 19 antenna in its place. | $0.00 | N/A |
Transportation Service | $3,800.00 | $3,800.00 | Transport of Channel 19 antenna and mask filter from its original location to the Brown Summit antenna. | $0.00 | N/A |
Antenna Exchange Reidsville | $5,308.00 | $5,308.00 | Remove channel 19 antenna from the Brown Summit Antenna and install it at Downtown Reidsville tower. Sweep test of antenna and feed line was included. | $5,308.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Acquisition service | |
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | |
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 11.2kW input, Horizontal | Information not provided. |
Antenna Exchange Brown Summit | |
Transportation Service | |
Antenna Exchange Reidsville |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $152,201.39 | $50,605.39 | N/A | $20,937.50 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
Tower Installation Service | $0.00 | $0.00 | Included in "Antenna Exchange Reidsville" figure above. invoice 03282019003 | $0.00 | No cost incurred in this section. included in other service in this form. |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Tower Installation Service |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $59,492.50 | $3,260.00 | N/A | $1,550.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $152,201.39 | $50,605.39 | N/A | $20,937.50 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $59,492.50 | $3,260.00 | $1,550.00 | ||
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $52,600.00 | $0.00 | Covered in other section in this form | $0.00 | it was the final cost |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,710.00 | Attorney fee. Estimated | $0.00 | it was final cost |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $850.00 | included in Greg Best Consulting above | $850.00 | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $1,280.00 | $700.00 | Included in Greg Best Consulting above. Invoice 1097 | $700.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $0.00 | Included in Greg Best Consulting above | $0.00 | final cost |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | Information not provided. |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | Information not provided. |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,750.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $152,201.39 | $50,605.39 | N/A | $20,937.50 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $1,750.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $305.00 | $0.00 | Paid by Greg Best Consulting | $0.00 | Retainer fee. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $0.00 | Covered by Greg Best | $0.00 | Covered in other section under Greg Best. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $0.00 | Covered by Greg Best | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $152,201.39 | $50,605.39 | $20,937.50 |
Question | Response |
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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 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | John Messina Director of Engineering 09/05/2022 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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). |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | John Messina Director of Engineering 09/05/2022 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | John Messina Director of Engineering 09/05/2022 |