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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:
64442
Service:
LPD
Call Sign:
W18ER-D
Channel:
18 (UHF)
File Number:
0000089964
FRN:
0002710192
Eligibility Status:
Eligible
Date Submitted:
04/26/2022

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

SCRIPPS BROADCASTING HOLDINGS LLC

Doing Business As: SCRIPPS BROADCASTING HOLDINGS LLC

David Giles

312 WALNUT STREET

28TH FLOOR

CINCINNATI, OH 45202

United States

 +1 (513) 977-3000 DAVE.GILES@SCRIPPS.COM Limited Liability Company

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

Ray Thurber

Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC

Ray Thurber

312 Walnut St.

Suite 2800

Cincinnati, OH 45202

United States

 +1 (513) 898-4050 ray.thurber@scripps.com

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 Station Started plans due to repack in summer 2018. The Installation was programmed by March 2019

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)
Ownership Owned
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? No
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model AT73-1K5
Year 2009
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 1.5 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? No
Manufacturer
Model TRN-5X-U-38-C
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 3.3 kW
Justification for New Transmitter The old transmitter was end of life and no parts available for retuning

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
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 No
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Install and wire 240
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

Primary Transmitter

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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)
Ownership Owned
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? No
Is the existing antenna directional? No
Is antenna in operating condition? No
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 Middle
Polarization Horizontal
Type Slotted Coaxial
ERP: 15.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model AL8
Year 2009

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Ownership Owned
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 Types
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Middle
Polarization Horizontal
Type Slotted Coaxial
ERP: 15.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model AL8O-18-M
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Channel change req new antenna

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
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? No

Primary 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? No

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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Section Question Response
Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? Yes

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
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? Unknown
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Unknown
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1231051
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 43° 18' 50.1" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 086° 09' 17.2" W-
Overall Structure Height 499.99 feet
Support Structure Height 497.04 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 655.83 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Cumulus Radio Corporation
Date Constructed 11/29/2001

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
5396 WLCS FM
73994 WVIB FM

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

Information not provided.

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 194
Explanation W18ER-D 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. W18ER-D will hire an outside firm to facilitate a timely transition.
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for displacement application No
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application No
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application No
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 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 No
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs No
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service No

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
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 No
FCC License to Cover Application No
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)? No
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

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 $106,853.87 $43,753.87 N/A $43,722.85 N/A
Total for all systems $192,247.96 $87,140.96 N/A $66,609.14 N/A
Primary Transmitter TRN-5X-U-38-C $106,853.87 $43,753.87 $43,722.85
Other Electrical Service: Install and wire 240 $553.87 $553.87 Electrical work req. $553.87 all included
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 2.501 - 3.999 kW $106,300.00 $43,200.00 The old transmitter was end of life and no parts for retuning available $43,168.98 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Other Electrical Service: Install and wire 240

Component Description:
Wired in new equipment at the Muskagon tower.
Amount:
$553.87

Component Description:
Please deny this invoice, invoice to be resubmitted under proper guidelines.
Amount:
N/A
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 2.501 - 3.999 kW

Component Description:
Transmitter, UHF, Air Cooled w/ Exciter & (3) Hi-Eff PA RF Output: 3.3KW ATSC UHF, 1 5/8"EIA connector
Amount:
$43,168.98

Component Description:
Please deny this invoice, invoice to be resubmitted under proper guidelines.
Amount:
N/A

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 $8,110.59 $8,110.59 N/A $8,110.59 N/A
Total for all systems $192,247.96 $87,140.96 N/A $66,609.14 N/A
Primary Antenna AL8O-18-M $8,110.59 $8,110.59 $8,110.59
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Horizontal $8,110.59 $8,110.59 Please see Estimated Cost Justification W18ER-D-210-Primary Antenna - UHF Low Power Side Mount, H-POL v0 $8,110.59 Antenna Invoice have 2 antennas but cost claimed was divided by 2.

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Horizontal

Component Description:
AL8O-18-M - LP DIGITAL TV
Amount:
$8,110.59

Component Description:
Please deny this invoice, invoice to be resubmitted under proper guidelines.
Amount:
N/A

Cost Information

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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 $56,190.00 $2,640.00 N/A $2,640.00 N/A
Total for all systems $192,247.96 $87,140.96 N/A $66,609.14 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $56,190.00 $2,640.00 $2,640.00
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') $56,190.00 $2,640.00 climb $2,640.00 climb

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500')

Component Description:
Please deny this invoice, invoice to be resubmitted under proper guidelines.
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
removal and replacement of TV antenna
Amount:
$2,640.00

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 $20,467.00 $32,010.00 N/A $11,509.20 N/A
Total for all systems $192,247.96 $87,140.96 N/A $66,609.14 N/A
Outside Professional Services $20,467.00 $32,010.00 $11,509.20
Project management of the transition $20,467.00 $32,010.00 Please see Widelity Strategic Support Quote $11,509.20 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$51.25

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,629.35

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,090.70

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,542.25

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,185.40

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$97.35

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$663.50

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$38.75

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$38.75

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$128.45

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$38.75

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$116.25

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$80.00

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$155.00

Component Description:
resubmitting under correct category
Amount:
N/A

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$38.75

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$71.25

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$116.25

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$290.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$38.75

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$38.75

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,020.95

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$38.75

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 $626.50 $626.50 N/A $626.50 N/A
Total for all systems $192,247.96 $87,140.96 N/A $66,609.14 N/A
Other Expenses $626.50 $626.50 $626.50
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $626.50 $626.50 Please see W18ER-D Equipment Delivery and Handling Budget Justification Letter $626.50 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
3 Men / 1 Truck
Amount:
$626.50

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate 		Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $192,247.96 $87,140.96 $66,609.14

Reimbursement Status

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

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements

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

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

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

  4. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (broadcasters) or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD).

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

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it will maintain and provide to the Commission detailed records, including receipts, of all costs eligible for reimbursement actually incurred.

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

  8. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Sravan Reddy

Senior Director, General Accounting


04/26/2022

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