Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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Community Broadcast Group, Inc. |
Jesse Weatherby, President 11770 Haynes Bridge Road #205 Atlanta, GA 30004 United States |
+1 (678) 644-5477 | JSWNET2@AOL.COM | Corporation |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Jeffrey L. Timmons , Esq. . FCC Counsel Jeffrey L. Timmons, Esq. |
Jeffrey L. Timmons , Esq. 974 Branford Lane NW Lilburn, GA 30047 United States |
+1 (678) 463-5116 | jeff@timmonspc.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 | Transition from Ch. 48 to Ch. 36, by installing a new transmitter and antenna at current site and increased height. |
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) | |
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 | UC1000WUHF | |
Year | 2012 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 1 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 | TRN-5X-U-38-C | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 3 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Per manufacturer, the current transmitter is not re-tunable. New transmitter required to meet FCC deadline. See 10/6/23 cover letter for further details. |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | No | |
Description | N/A | |
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 |
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) | |
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 | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Other | |
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 | Broadband Slot | |
ERP: | 3.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | AL8 | |
Year | 1999 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
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 | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Slot | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 8 | |
Lower Limit | 602.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 608.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 33.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 12.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | RL8 | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Current antenna cannot be re-tuned to accommodate the change of 12 UHF channels, from Ch. 48 to Ch. 36. |
Section | Question | Response |
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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? | 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 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) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Leased | |
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? | Yes | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Yes | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | No |
ASR Number | ||
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 41° 39' 12.1" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 083° 31' 50.2" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 9.00 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 20.00 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 411.00 feet | |
Structure Type | B - Building | |
Tower Owner | WMNT | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1999 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Engineering Services |
Multiple tower engineering services |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 320 | |
Explanation | Please see quote from Widelity. | |
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 | 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 | |
Quantity | N/A | |
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 | 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 | |
Quantity | N/A | |
NEPA Section 106 environmental review | No | |
Environmental Assessment | No | |
ASR Modification | No | |
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | No | |
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 | No |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | No |
Non-zoning permits | No | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | 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? | No | |
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | No | |
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | Yes |
Name | Description |
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Equipment Disposal |
Hauling Removal and Disposal of old transmitter and antenna |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $281,600.00 | $135,898.58 | N/A | $61,362.76 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $497,975.00 | $347,583.62 | N/A | $158,782.80 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter TRN-5X-U-38-C | $281,600.00 | $135,898.58 | $61,362.76 | ||
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | $126,000.00 | $70,285.00 | Increased cost due to vendor change, when first vendor could not deliver on time. Please see the attached quote from ANYWAVE #2780-02 | ($4,250.82) | See attached letter dated 8/4/23 addressing the credit memo and re-submission of this revised invoice, and split between transmitter and antenna components. |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 2.501 - 3.999 kW | $155,600.00 | $65,613.58 | See 10/6/23 cover letter attached; vendor supplied higher power transmitter than ordered, but at the same cost of the lower power transmitter; estimated cost is with shipping and after a vendor discount. | $65,613.58 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 2.501 - 3.999 kW |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $33,030.00 | $15,037.24 | N/A | $8,637.24 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $497,975.00 | $347,583.62 | N/A | $158,782.80 | N/A |
Primary Antenna RL8 | $33,030.00 | $15,037.24 | $8,637.24 | ||
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic | $26,300.00 | $8,637.24 | See 10/6/23 cover letter; cost is for antenna plus shipping less vendor discount. Cost increase is due to vendor change, which was needed due to the fact that the first vendor could not deliver on time. Please see the attached quote from ANYWAVE # 2780-2 | $8,637.24 | See attached 10/6/23 cover letter and cover letter dated 8/4/23 addressing the credit memo and re-submission of this revised invoice, and split between transmitter and antenna components, antenna cost should be $4386.42 (but not allowed to edit). |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $88,850.00 | $86,550.00 | N/A | $4,405.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $497,975.00 | $347,583.62 | N/A | $158,782.80 | N/A |
Primary Tower B | $88,850.00 | $86,550.00 | $4,405.00 | ||
Engineering Services | $4,650.00 | $4,650.00 | Please see the attached invoice from Alan Colwell #20190131A | $4,405.00 | N/A |
Short Tower (less than 500') | $84,200.00 | $81,900.00 | Amount max out for future invoices as needed | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Engineering Services | |
Short Tower (less than 500') | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $79,750.00 | $95,942.80 | N/A | $83,542.80 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $497,975.00 | $347,583.62 | N/A | $158,782.80 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $79,750.00 | $95,942.80 | $83,542.80 | ||
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $4,710.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $4,620.00 | The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices submitted for reimbursement at this time. | $4,620.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | $990.00 | 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 | $3,150.00 | N/A |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $6,000.00 | The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices to be submitted for reimbursement, including the final legal invoice for work through the end of July 2021. | $6,000.00 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $50,560.00 | $64,072.80 | The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices to be submitted for reimbursement, including the final project management invoice for work through the end of July 2021. | $64,072.80 | 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 |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | Information not provided. |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | |
Project management of the transition | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $14,745.00 | $14,155.00 | N/A | $835.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $497,975.00 | $347,583.62 | N/A | $158,782.80 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $14,745.00 | $14,155.00 | $835.00 | ||
Equipment Disposal | $500.00 | $500.00 | Please see the attached invoice from Mike's Hauling & Demolition #21819 | $500.00 | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Cost to prepare and send notices to MVPDs. | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $250.00 | $250.00 | Voice talent to produce announcement. | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | See invoice FCC PGC3199838 | $335.00 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,070.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Equipment Disposal | |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | Information not provided. |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | Information not provided. |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $497,975.00 | $347,583.62 | $158,782.80 |
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. | Jesse Weatherby President 11/01/2023 |
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. | Jesse Weatherby President 11/01/2023 |