Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
Approved by OMB
3060-0009 (June 2010)
FCC 316
FOR FCC USE ONLY
 
APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGN BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE OR TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF ENTITY HOLDING BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE

Read INSTRUCTIONS Before Filling Out Form

FOR COMMISSION USE ONLY
FILE NO.

BTCED - 20091204AAV
Section I - General Information
1. Legal Name of the Licensee/Permittee
HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.
Mailing Address
P.O. BOX 2426

City
HAVRE
State or Country (if foreign address)
MT
Zip Code
59501 - 2426
Telephone Number (include area code)
4062655845
E-Mail Address (if available)
YNOPFM@GMAIL.COM
FCC Registration Number:
0004076824
Call Sign
KXEI
Facility ID Number
27117
2. Contact Representative (if other than licensee/permittee)
ROGER LONNQUIST
Firm or Company Name
HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.
Mailing Address
PO BOX 4218

City
HELENA
State or Country (if foreign address)
MT
ZIP Code
59604 - 4218
Telephone Number (include area code)
4064422655

E-Mail Address (if available)
YNOPFM@GMAIL.COM
3. If this application has been submitted without a fee, indicate reason for fee exemption (see 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1114):
Governmental Entity Noncommercial Educational Licensee/Permittee Other
N/A (Fee Required)
4.
a.  Voluntary Assignment or Transfer of Control  Involuntary Assignment or Transfer of Control
Amendment to pending application
File number of pending application: -

If an amendment, submit as an Exhibit a listing, by Section and Question Number, of the portions of the pending application that are being revised.

[Exhibit 1]

b.

Applicant certifies that the use of FCC Form 316 is appropriate for this transaction.

 

Yes No
See Explanation in
[Exhibit 2]
5.

Were any of the authorizations that are the subject of this application obtained through the Commission's competitive bidding procedures (see 47 C.F.R. Sections 1.2111(a) and 73.5000)?

If yes, list pertinent authorizations in an Exhibit.

Yes No

[Exhibit 3]



NOTE: In addition to the information called for in this section, an explanatory exhibit providing full particulars must be submitted for each question for which a "No" response is provided.

Section II - Assignor/Transferor

1. Certification.   Assignor/Transferor certifies that it has answered each question in this application based on its review of the application instructions and worksheets. Assignor/Transferor further certifies that where it has made an affirmative certification below, this certification constitutes its representation that the application satisfies each of the pertinent standards and criteria set forth in the application instructions and worksheets. Yes No
2.
Application for (check one): Consent to Assign Construction Permit Consent to Transfer Control of Permittee
Consent to Assign License Consent to Transfer Control of Licensee
Amendment to pending application
3.
Legal Name of the Assignor/Transferor
HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC. (PRIOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS)
Mailing Address
P.O. BOX 2426

City
HAVRE
State or Country (if foreign address)
MT
Zip Code
59501 - 2426
Telephone Number (include area code)
4062655845
E-Mail Address (if available)

YNOPFM@GMAIL.COM
4.
Contact Representative (if other than Assignor/Transferor)
ROGER LONNQUIST
Firm or Company Name
HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.
Mailing Address
P.O. BOX 4218

City
HELENA
State or Country (if foreign address)
MT
Zip Code
59604 - 4218
Telephone Number (include area code)
4064422655

E-Mail Address (if available)
MEDIAINVESTOR@GMAIL.COM
 
If more than one Transferor, submit the information requested in Questions 3 and 4 for each transferor.
[Exhibit 4]
5. Authorizations to be Assigned/Transferred. List the authorized stations and construction permits to be assigned/transferred. Provide the Facility Identification Number and the Call Sign, or the Facility Identification Number and the File Number of the Construction Permit, and the location, for each station to be assigned/transferred. Include main stations, FM and/or TV translator stations, LPTV stations, FM and/or TV booster stations.

[Enter Station Information]


List the authorized stations and construction permits to be assigned/transferred. Provide the Facility Identification Number and the Call Sign, or the Facility Identification Number and the File Number of the Construction Permit, and the location, for each station to be assigned/transferred. Include main stations, FM and/or TV translator stations, LPTV stations,, FM and/or TV booster stations.

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
27117 KXEI - HAVRE MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
27119 KVCM - HELENA MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
27118 KGFC - GREAT FALLS MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
85426 KPLG - PLAINS MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
87790 KMCJ - COLSTRIP MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
89078 KBLW - BILLINGS MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
92240 KLEU - LEWISTOWN MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
83087 KAXG - GILLETTE WY

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
89342 KOHR - SHERIDAN WY

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
93010 KJLF - BUTTE MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
175935 KJND-FM - WILLISTON ND

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
175302 BNPED- 20071019BDJ HAVRE MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
175940 BNPED- 20071019BDU SCOBEY MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
175930 BNPED- 20071019BDK MILES CITY MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
27121 K201CO - SHELBY MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
85899 K201EF - SEELEY LAKE MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
106684 K208EF - MISSOULA MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
93290 K212DT - DILLON MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
83139 K215EW - DEER LODGE MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
88250 K216DS - BROWNING MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
27122 K217CG - LUSTRE MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
87501 K218CN - CHOTEAU MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
65998 K220ED - PHILIPSBURG MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
146157 K235BO - COLUMBUS MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
144894 K241AX - MALTA MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
146548 K246BL - LIVINGSTON MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
153530 K262AZ - BOZEMAN MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
145423 K272EF - BROADUS MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
155529 K283AT - WALLACE ID

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
155553 K286BH - MULLAN ID

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
146254 K287AW - HAMILTON MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
155490 K287AZ - KELLOGG ID

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
145305 K292FV - RED LODGE MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
145598 K293BB - CONRAD MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
144868 K294BB - BAKER MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
144918 K294BC - WOLF POINT MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
149923 K296FS - EUREKA MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
145584 K299AV - TOWNSEND MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
144841 K299AZ - POPLAR MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
149672 K300CD - SEELEY LAKE MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
145555 K298BF - BOULDER MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
175929 BNPED- 20071019BDO PLAINS MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
94240 K205FE - ROCK SPRINGS WY

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
43560 K211FL - WALKERVILLE MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
153105 K291BN - MANHATTAN MT

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
35927 K286BO - CUT BANK MT


6.
Agreements for Sale/Transfer of Station.
a. If the transaction is voluntary, Assignor/Transferor certifies that:
  i. it has placed in licensee's/permittee's public inspection file(s) and submitted as an exhibit to this item copies of all agreements for the assignment/transfer of the station(s);
  ii. these documents embody the complete and final understanding between assignor/transferor and assignee/transferee; and
  iii. these agreements comply fully with the Commission's rules and policies.
b. If the transaction is involuntary, the Assignor/Transferor certifies that court orders or other authorizing documents have been issued and that it has placed in the licensee's/permittee's public inspecition file(s) and submitted to the Commission copies of such court orders or other authorizing documents.
Exhibit Required
Yes No
N/A

[Exhibit 5]


Yes No
N/A

[Exhibit 6]

7.
Character Issues. Assignor/Transferor certifies that neither licensee/permittee nor any party to the application has or has had any interest in, or connection with:
a. any broadcast application in any proceeding where character issues were left unresolved or were resolved adversely against the applicant or any party to the application; or
b. any pending broadcast application in which character issues have been raised.
Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 7]

8.
Adverse Findings. Assignor/Transferor certifies that, with respect to the assignor/transferor and each party to the application, no adverse finding has been made, nor has an adverse final action been taken by any court or administrative body in a civil or criminal proceeding brought under the provisions of any law related to any of the following: any felony; mass media-related antitrust or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to another governmental unit; or discrimination.
Yes No
See Explanation in
[Exhibit 8]
9. Auction Authorization. Assignor/transferor certifies that more than five years have passed since the issuance of the construction permit for the station being assigned, where that permit was acquired in an auction through the use of a bidding credit or other special measure. Yes No
N/A


See Explanation in
[Exhibit 9]
10. Anti-Drug Abuse Act Certification. Assignor/Transferor certifies that neither licensee/permittee nor any party to the application is subject to denial of federal benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section 862. Yes No

I certify that the statements in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I acknowledge that all certifications and attached Exhibits are considered material representations.

Typed or Printed Name of Person Signing
DEAN HODGES
Typed or Printed Title of Person Signing
CHAIRMAN
Signature
Date
12/04/2009
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).



NOTE: In addition to the information called for in this section, an explanatory exhibit providing full particulars must be submitted for each question for which a "No" response is provided.

Section III - Assignee/Transferee

1. Certification.   Assignee/Transferee certifies that it has answered each question in this application based on its review of the application instructions and worksheets. Assignee/Transferee further certifies that where it has made an affirmative certification below, this certification constitutes its representation that the application satisfies each of the pertinent standards and criteria set forth in the application instructions and worksheets. Yes No
2.
Legal Name of the Assignee/Transferee
HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC, (CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS)
Mailing Address
P.O. BOX 2426

City
HAVRE
State or Country (if foreign address)
MT
Zip Code
59501 - 2426
Telephone Number (include area code)
4062655845
E-Mail Address (if available)

YNOPFM@GMAIL.COM
3.
Contact Representative (if other than Assignee/Transferee)
ROGER LONNQUIST
Firm or Company Name
HI-LINE RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.
Mailing Address
P.O. BOX 4218

City
HELENA
State or Country (if foreign address)
MT
Zip Code
59604 - 4218
Telephone Number (include area code)
4064422655

E-Mail Address (if available)
MEDIAINVESTOR@GMAIL.COM
 
If more than one Transferee, submit the information requested in Questions 2 and 3 for each transferee.
[Exhibit 10]
4.
Agreements for Sale/Transfer of Station. Assignee/Transferee certifies that:
a. the written agreements in the licensee/permittee's public inspection file embody the complete and final agreement for the sale or transfer of the station(s); and
b. these agreements comply fully with the Commission's rules and policies.
Yes No
[Exhibit 11]
5. Changes in interests as a result of assignment/transfer.
a. [Enter Changes in Interests Information]

Changes in Interests as a Result of Assignment/Transfer

(A) NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ANY PARTY TO APPLICATION HOLDING AN ATTRIBUTABLE INTEREST
(B)
CITIZENSHIP
INTEREST HELD
(C) BEFORE TRANSFER OR ASSIGNMENT
(D) AFTER TRANSFER OR ASSIGNMENT
(1) Percentage Vote
(2) PercentageTotal Assets

(Equity plus Debt)

(1) Percentage Votes
(2) PercentageTotal Assets

(Equity plus Debt)

DEAN HODGES, 2617 6TH ST NW, GREAT FALLS, MT 59401 US 20 0 17 0

(A) NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ANY PARTY TO APPLICATION HOLDING AN ATTRIBUTABLE INTEREST
(B)
CITIZENSHIP
INTEREST HELD
(C) BEFORE TRANSFER OR ASSIGNMENT
(D) AFTER TRANSFER OR ASSIGNMENT
(1) Percentage Vote
(2) PercentageTotal Assets

(Equity plus Debt)

(1) Percentage Votes
(2) PercentageTotal Assets

(Equity plus Debt)

BRENT SCHELLIN, P.O. BOX 926, CHINOOK, MT 59523 US 20 0 17 0

(A) NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ANY PARTY TO APPLICATION HOLDING AN ATTRIBUTABLE INTEREST
(B)
CITIZENSHIP
INTEREST HELD
(C) BEFORE TRANSFER OR ASSIGNMENT
(D) AFTER TRANSFER OR ASSIGNMENT
(1) Percentage Vote
(2) PercentageTotal Assets

(Equity plus Debt)

(1) Percentage Votes
(2) PercentageTotal Assets

(Equity plus Debt)

ALEC MC INTOSH, 9083 ST. JOE ROAD, HAVRE, MT 59501 US 20 0 17 0

(A) NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ANY PARTY TO APPLICATION HOLDING AN ATTRIBUTABLE INTEREST
(B)
CITIZENSHIP
INTEREST HELD
(C) BEFORE TRANSFER OR ASSIGNMENT
(D) AFTER TRANSFER OR ASSIGNMENT
(1) Percentage Vote
(2) PercentageTotal Assets

(Equity plus Debt)

(1) Percentage Votes
(2) PercentageTotal Assets

(Equity plus Debt)

DAN FREDERICKSON, P.O. BOX 634, CHESTER, MT 59522 US 20 0 17 0

(A) NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ANY PARTY TO APPLICATION HOLDING AN ATTRIBUTABLE INTEREST
(B)
CITIZENSHIP
INTEREST HELD
(C) BEFORE TRANSFER OR ASSIGNMENT
(D) AFTER TRANSFER OR ASSIGNMENT
(1) Percentage Vote
(2) PercentageTotal Assets

(Equity plus Debt)

(1) Percentage Votes
(2) PercentageTotal Assets

(Equity plus Debt)

RUSTY RAPP, 138 18TH STREET SW, GREAT FALLS, MT 59404 US 0 0 16 0

(A) NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ANY PARTY TO APPLICATION HOLDING AN ATTRIBUTABLE INTEREST
(B)
CITIZENSHIP
INTEREST HELD
(C) BEFORE TRANSFER OR ASSIGNMENT
(D) AFTER TRANSFER OR ASSIGNMENT
(1) Percentage Vote
(2) PercentageTotal Assets

(Equity plus Debt)

(1) Percentage Votes
(2) PercentageTotal Assets

(Equity plus Debt)

JOHN ITA, 171 73RD AVENUE W, HAVRE, MT 59501 US 0 16


or [Exhibit 12]
 
 
b. Applicant certifies that equity interests not set forth above are non-attributable.
Yes No

N/A

[Exhibit 13]

6. Other Authorizations. List call signs, locations, and facility identifiers of all other broadcast stations in which assignee/transferee or any party to the application has an attributable interest. N/A

[Exhibit 14]

7. Acquisition of Control. List the file number and date of grant of FCC Form 301, 314, or 315 application by which the Commission approved the qualifications of the individual or entity with a pre-existing interest in the licensee/permittee that is now acquiring control of the licensee/permittee as a result of the grant of this application. N/A

[Exhibit 15]

8.
Character Issues. Assignee/Transferee certifies that neither assignee/transferee nor any party to the application has or has had any interest in, or connection with:
a. any broadcast application in any proceeding where character issues were left unresolved or were resolved adversely against the applicant or any party to the application; or
b. any pending broadcast application in which character issues have been raised.
Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 16]

9.
Adverse Findings. Assignee/Transferee certifies that, with respect to the assignee/transferee and each party to the application, no adverse finding has been made, nor has an adverse final action been taken by any court or administrative body in a civil or criminal proceeding brought under the provisions of any law related to any of the following: any felony; mass media-related antitrust or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to another governmental unit; or discrimination.
Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 17]

10. Alien Ownership and Control. Assignee/Transferee certifies that it complies with the provisions of Section 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, relating to interests of aliens and foreign governments. Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 18]

11. Auction Authorization. Assignee/transferee certifies that where less than five years have passed since the issuance of the construction permit and the permit had been acquired in an auction through the use of a bidding credit or other special measure, it would qualify for such credit or other special measure. Yes No
N/A


See Explanation in
[Exhibit 19]
12. Anti-Drug Abuse Act Certification. Assignee/transferee certifies that neither licensee/permittee nor any party to the application is subject to denial of federal benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section 862. Yes No

I certify that the statements in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I acknowledge that all certifications and attached Exhibits are considered material representations. I hereby waive any claim to the use of any particular frequency as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the previous use of the same, whether by license or otherwise, and request an authorization in accordance with this application. (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.)

Typed or Printed Name of Person Signing
DEAN HODGES
Typed or Printed Title of Person Signing
CHAIRMAN
Signature
Date
12/04/2009
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).



Exhibits
Exhibit 2
Description:
EXHIBIT 2

THIS APPLICATION REPORTS ON THE GRADUAL CHANGES OVER TIME THAT HAVE OCCURRED TO THE SELF-PERPETUATING BOARD OF TRUSTEES THAT CONTROLS THE LICENSEE OF STATIONS WNET(TV) AND WLIW(TV). THESE CHANGES ARE PROPERLY REPORTED ON FCC FORM 316. SEE TRANSFERS OF CONTROL OF CERTAIN LICENSED NON-STOCK ENTITIES, NOTICE OF INQUIRY, 4 FCC RCD 3403, 3408 (1989) (NOTING THAT SUCH GRADUAL CHANGES OVER TIME SHOULD BE FILED 'ON AN FCC FORM 316 (SHORT FORM) APPLICATION, SUPPLEMENTED BY INFORMATION ON ALL NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND NOMINEES REGARDING CITIZENSHIP, ADVERSE FINDINGS OF LAW VIOLATIONS, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTABLE MEDIA INTERESTS.')


Attachment 2


Exhibit 5
Description:
EXHIBIT 4

THERE IS NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT. THIS APPLICATION IS TO REPORT THE GRADUAL CHANGE OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OVER TIME.

Attachment 5


Exhibit 11
Description:
EXHIBIT 9

THERE IS NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT. THE PURPOSE OF THIS APPLICATION IS TO REPORT THE GRADUAL CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OVER TIME.

Attachment 11