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TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TELEVISION Doing Business As: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TELEVISION |
P. O. BOX 1010 MARION, IL 62959 United States |
+1 (618) 997-4700 | mjd@tct.tv | Not-for-Profit |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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| 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 | WEIJ-LD (W38AE-D) was displaced from channel 38 to channel 17 and installed a new broadcast antenna and transmitter due to channel incompatibility issues. WEIJ is co-located with WFWA and leases antenna space from it on ASR 1030891. |
| 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 | Purchase New |
| 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 | |
| Model | Innovator | |
| Year | 2001 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power Capacity | 1.8 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | UAXTE-3R37 | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 1.8 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | Channel incompatibility with existing transmitter; infeasible to retune of convert. |
| 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) | No | |
| Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
| Size | 1.5 inches | |
| Length | 30.0 feet | |
| Other Electrical Service | No | |
| 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 |
| 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? | No | |
| Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
| Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | ||
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
| ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | AL8-38-OC | |
| Year | 2009 |
| 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 | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
| ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | AL12-17-PL | |
| Year | 2019 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | Existing antenna is channel specific to 38. |
| 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 |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Move Equipment |
| Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
| 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? | Yes | |
| Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
| ASR Number | 1030891 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 41° 06' 13.0" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 085° 11' 28.0" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 748.02 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 695.53 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 813.64 feet | |
| Structure Type | LTOWER - Lattice Tower | |
| Tower Owner | FORT WAYNE PUBLIC TELEVISION | |
| Date Constructed | 06/05/2018 |
| Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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| 22108 | WFWA | DTV |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
| Number of Hours | 194 | |
| Explanation | WEIJ-LD does not have sufficient resource capacity and expertise in house to handle all activities necessary for completion of the station's build by the construction deadline. WEIJ-LD will hire an outside firm to facilitate a timely transition. | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
| Prepare Form 601 | No | |
| 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 | 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 | Yes | |
| RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
| 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 | No | |
| Other Miscellaneous Expenses | Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? | Yes |
| Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | Yes | |
| Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | No | |
| 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 | $85,000.00 | $79,089.08 | N/A | $78,089.08 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $296,359.50 | $215,744.08 | N/A | $85,942.98 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter UAXTE-3R37 | $85,000.00 | $79,089.08 | $78,089.08 | ||
| 1.5" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Needed to accommodate new transmitter wiring requirements. | $0.00 | N/A |
| UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | $84,000.00 | $78,089.08 | see Estimated Cost Justification WEIJ-LD-110-Primary Transmitter - UHF Air Cooled Solid State, 1-2.5 kW V0 | $78,089.08 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
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| 1.5" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Information not provided. |
| UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $17,730.00 | $17,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $296,359.50 | $215,744.08 | N/A | $85,942.98 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna AL12-17-PL | $17,730.00 | $17,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | $5,730.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Horizontal | $12,000.00 | $12,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $157,750.00 | $75,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $296,359.50 | $215,744.08 | N/A | $85,942.98 | N/A |
| Primary Tower LTOWER | $157,750.00 | $75,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $157,750.00 | $75,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $32,234.50 | $41,010.00 | N/A | $7,853.90 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $296,359.50 | $215,744.08 | N/A | $85,942.98 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $32,234.50 | $41,010.00 | $7,853.90 | ||
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,577.50 | $1,200.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $1,200.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Project management of the transition | $20,467.00 | $32,010.00 | Please see Widelity Strategic Support Quote | $6,953.90 | N/A |
| Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $500.00 | $500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | N/A | $900.00 | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $1,800.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
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| 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 | Information not provided. |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
| Project management of the transition | |
| Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | Information not provided. |
| Perform engineering study for displacement application | |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
| Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | Information not provided. |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $3,645.00 | $3,645.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $296,359.50 | $215,744.08 | N/A | $85,942.98 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $3,645.00 | $3,645.00 | $0.00 | ||
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $500.00 | $500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $1,700.00 | $1,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,110.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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| Total for all systems | $296,359.50 | $215,744.08 | $85,942.98 |
| 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. | No |
| 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. | Michael Daly Secretary 03/11/2022 |
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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. | Michael Daly Secretary 03/11/2022 |
| 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. | Michael Daly Secretary 03/11/2022 |
