| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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CUMULUS LICENSING LLC Doing Business As: Cumulus Licensing LLC |
780 Johnson Ferry Road Suite 500 Atlanta, GA 30342 United States |
+1 (404) 949-0700 | FCCLicenseManagement@cumulus.com | Limited Liability Company |
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Cynthia M Jacobson, PE Consulting Engineer Carl T. Jones Corp. |
7901 Yarnwood Ct. Springfield, VA 22153 United States |
+1 (703) 569-7704 | cjacob@ctjc.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | Yes |
| Briefly describe transition plan | FM AUXILIARY FACILITY for WBLX-FM (FM Impacted by TV Repack). This is to construct a new community antenna on an existing tower to maintain 3 FM signals during repack work at the main site. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
| 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 | No model | |
| Year | 2000 | |
| Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Model Type | Analog | |
| Solid State Power Capacity | 10 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | HARFAX5KFAX150 | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
| Model Type | Analog | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 5 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | This is for a new auxiliary site to keep WBLX-FM on the air during TV Repack at the main site. | |
| Does the transmitter require the purchase of a new HD Importer? | No | |
| Does the transmitter require the purchase of a new HD Exporter? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Other Transmitter Costs | Does the transmitter installation require an Additional Exciter? | No |
| Does the transmitter installation require any additional transmitter installation costs? | Yes | |
| 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 | No | |
| HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
| Type | Heating and Cooling | |
| Size | 5 tons | |
| Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
| Other Transmitter-Related Expenses | Does the replacement transmitter require a Remote Control? | Yes |
| Does the replacement transmitter require an RDS Encoder? | No | |
| Does the replacement transmitter require Audio Processing? | Yes | |
| Audio Processing | Analog Basic |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Uninterruptible Power Supply |
Uninterruptible Power Supply |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
| 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 | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Circular | |
| Type | Cross Dipole | |
| ERP: | 10.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | No Model | |
| Year | 2000 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Is antenna shared? | Yes | |
| 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 | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Circular | |
| Type | Cross Dipole | |
| ERP: | 30.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | 6842 4-bay | |
| Year | 2019 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | New community auxiliary antenna to permit uninterrupted service from 3 FM stations impacted by TV Repack |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | Yes |
| Type | New | |
| Number of channels supported | 3 | |
| Frequencies of channels supported | Upper and lower frequency | |
| Frequency | 92.9 MHz - 104.1 MHz | |
| Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
| Broadband or Single Channel? | Broadband | |
| Feed Line Size | 1 5/8 inches inches | |
| Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | Yes |
| 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 |
| FM Band Pass Filters | Do you require an FM band pass filter? | No |
| Notch Filter | Do you require a Notch filter? | No |
| De-Icers | Do you require De-Icers? | No |
| Radomes | Do you require Radomes? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | No | |
| Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | No | |
| Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
| Type | Flexible Air | |
| Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 200 feet per run |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Type | Flexible Foam | |
| Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 711 feet per run | |
| Justification for New Transmission Line | New coaxial cable run from combiner to antenna. This is a shared 3 station system. | |
| Interior RF Systems | Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require an additional or replacement Inside RF system including switching, patch panels, and dehydrators? | Yes |
| Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require additional or replacement Inside RF system elbows, fitting, hangers, etc.? | Yes |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
1 5-8 inch rigid coax |
70 feet |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
| Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Is this tower consider Complex? | No | |
| Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | 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 | 1055374 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 30° 35' 56.0" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 087° 52' 56.0" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 264.43 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 261.48 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 154.85 feet | |
| Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
| Tower Owner | Cumulus Broadcasting LLC | |
| Date Constructed | 05/01/1988 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | No study needed |
| Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | No reinforcements needed |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
| Number of Hours | 320 | |
| Explanation | Project Management of Transition | |
| Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | 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 | No | |
| Prepare Form 601 | Yes | |
| 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 | 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 | No |
| RF exposure measurements | No | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service | No |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Internal Employee Time Costs |
Internal Employee Time Costs |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | Yes |
| 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)? | 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 | Yes | |
| Type | 950 MHz Licensed Part 74 Systems | |
| 1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems | No |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $111,503.33 | $37,395.73 | N/A | $37,395.73 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $311,747.54 | $127,548.66 | N/A | $118,623.79 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter HARFAX5KFAX150 | $111,503.33 | $37,395.73 | $37,395.73 | ||
| Audio Processing - Analog basic | $3,500.00 | $2,946.00 | N/A | $2,946.00 | N/A |
| Other Transmitter-Related Expenses Remote Control | $2,400.00 | $3,469.66 | N/A | $3,469.66 | N/A |
| Transmitter Installation | $70,500.00 | $128.03 | N/A | $128.03 | N/A |
| Other -- HVAC Service Type: H Size:5 (Other) | $2,716.33 | $2,716.33 | N/A | $2,716.33 | N/A |
| Air Cooled Solid State FM Transmitter 3.5 - 6 kW Analog | $32,250.00 | $27,998.71 | N/A | $27,998.71 | N/A |
| Uninterruptible Power Supply | $137.00 | $137.00 | N/A | $137.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Audio Processing - Analog basic | |
| Other Transmitter-Related Expenses Remote Control | |
| Transmitter Installation | |
| Other -- HVAC Service Type: H Size:5 (Other) | |
| Air Cooled Solid State FM Transmitter 3.5 - 6 kW Analog | |
| Uninterruptible Power Supply |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $30,715.43 | $16,936.92 | N/A | $14,736.92 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $311,747.54 | $127,548.66 | N/A | $118,623.79 | N/A |
| Primary Antenna 6842 4-bay | $30,715.43 | $16,936.92 | $14,736.92 | ||
| High Power 26 kW - 50 kW Circularly-polarized | $5,100.00 | $3,187.33 | 1/3 of $9,562.00 antenna cost. WABD, WBLX-FM and WDLT-FM are co-located and sharing the same combiner, antenna and transmission line. See attached quote from Broadcast Connection. | $3,187.33 | N/A |
| New FM combiner, cost per channel (depends on power input and min. frequency separation) | $21,782.50 | $9,916.66 | 1/3 of $29,750.00 combiner cost. WABD, WBLX-FM and WDLT-FM are co-located and sharing the same combiner, antenna and transmission line. See attached quote from Broadcast Connection. | $9,916.66 | N/A |
| Side Mount antenna brackets | $1,032.93 | $1,032.93 | N/A | $1,032.93 | N/A |
| Elbow complex, 1 5/8 | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 | N/A | $600.00 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| High Power 26 kW - 50 kW Circularly-polarized | |
| New FM combiner, cost per channel (depends on power input and min. frequency separation) | |
| Side Mount antenna brackets | |
| Elbow complex, 1 5/8 |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $20,998.90 | $6,616.90 | N/A | $6,616.90 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $311,747.54 | $127,548.66 | N/A | $118,623.79 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $20,998.90 | $6,616.90 | $6,616.90 | ||
| 1 5-8 inch rigid coax | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interior RF Systems: Elbows, fitting, hangers, etc. | $2,307.95 | $2,307.95 | 1/3 of $2,953.94 transmission line related cost. WABD, WBLX-FM and WDLT-FM are co-located and sharing the same combiner, antenna and transmission line. See attached quote from Broadcast Connection, line item 5-15. | $2,307.95 | N/A |
| Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | $17,064.00 | $2,682.00 | 1/3 of $8,046.00 transmission line cost. WABD, WBLX-FM and WDLT-FM are co-located and sharing the same combiner, antenna and transmission line. See attached quote from Broadcast Connection, line item 4. | $2,682.00 | N/A |
| Interior RF Systems: Inside RF system including switching, patch panels and dehydrators | $1,626.95 | $1,626.95 | N/A | $1,626.95 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| 1 5-8 inch rigid coax | Information not provided. |
| Interior RF Systems: Elbows, fitting, hangers, etc. | |
| Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | |
| Interior RF Systems: Inside RF system including switching, patch panels and dehydrators |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $73,650.00 | $3,049.66 | N/A | $3,049.66 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $311,747.54 | $127,548.66 | N/A | $118,623.79 | N/A |
| Primary Tower GTOWER | $73,650.00 | $3,049.66 | $3,049.66 | ||
| Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') | $73,650.00 | $3,049.66 | Tower work quotation divided by 3 stations sharing the cost. See attached quote form North Star Tower Service | $3,049.66 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Tower Rigging Short Tower (less than 500') |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $45,905.00 | $40,171.99 | N/A | $35,735.45 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $311,747.54 | $127,548.66 | N/A | $118,623.79 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $45,905.00 | $40,171.99 | $35,735.45 | ||
| Prepare Form 601 | $755.00 | $755.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $913.66 | N/A | $913.66 | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $1,293.33 | N/A | $1,293.33 | N/A |
| Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,710.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Project management of the transition | $33,760.00 | $32,000.00 | N/A | $31,701.97 | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Internal Employee Time Costs | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | $1,826.49 | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| Prepare Form 601 | Information not provided. |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
| Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | Information not provided. |
| Project management of the transition | |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
| Internal Employee Time Costs |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $28,974.88 | $23,377.46 | N/A | $21,089.13 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $311,747.54 | $127,548.66 | N/A | $118,623.79 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $28,974.88 | $23,377.46 | $21,089.13 | ||
| New Point to Point Microwave System: 950 MHz Licensed Part 74 Systems(price includes 6-foot antennas. Single link and redundant systems are included in this price range) | $18,500.00 | $16,409.25 | Microwave system will be used for WBLX only. | $16,409.25 | N/A |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $4,679.88 | $4,679.88 | N/A | $4,679.88 | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $200.00 | $200.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| AM Pattern Disturbance -- Impact study | $5,260.00 | $1,753.33 | Cost of impact study divided among the 3 stations sharing the site (WABD FM WDLT-FM and WBLX FM) | N/A | N/A |
| Actual Information Description | File Name |
|---|---|
| New Point to Point Microwave System: 950 MHz Licensed Part 74 Systems(price includes 6-foot antennas. Single link and redundant systems are included in this price range) | |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
| AM Pattern Disturbance -- Impact study | Information not provided. |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $311,747.54 | $127,548.66 | $118,623.79 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
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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. | Richard S. Denning Executive Vice President and General Counsel 09/06/2022 |
| 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). |
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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. | Richard S. Denning Executive Vice President and General Counsel 09/06/2022 |
| 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. |
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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. | Richard S. Denning Executive Vice President and General Counsel 09/06/2022 |
