Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
Approved by OMB
3060-0386 (July 2002)
FOR FCC USE ONLY
 
Extension of Existing Engineering STA

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FOR COMMISSION USE ONLY
FILE NO.

BSTA - 20161031AES
Section I - General Information
1. Legal Name of the Applicant
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Mailing Address
301 LANDRUM

City
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS
State or Country (if foreign address)
KY
Zip Code
41099 - 0001
Telephone Number (include area code)
8595726500
E-Mail Address (if available)
FCC Registration No
0008613499
Call Sign
WNKN
Facility ID Number
54833
2. Contact Representative (if other than licensee/permittee)
ERNEST T. SANCHEZ
Firm or Company Name
THE SANCHEZ LAW FIRM P.C,
Mailing Address
1155 F STREET, N.W.
SUITE 1050

City
WASHINGTON
State or Country (if foreign address)
DC
ZIP Code
20004 -
Telephone Number (include area code)
2022372814

E-Mail Address (if available)
ERNESTSANCHEZ2348@GMAIL.COM
3. Purpose:
Engineering STA
Extension of Existing Engineering STA         File Number: BSTA - 20150520ACD
Legal STA
Extension of Existing Legal STA         
4. Service: FM 
5. Community of License:
City: MIDDLETOWN     State: OH
6. 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)
7. Environmental Protection Act.    The proposed facility is excluded from environmental processing under 47. C.F.R. Section 1.1306 (i.e., The facility will not have a significant environmental impact and complies with the maximum permissible radiofrequency electromagnetic exposure limits for controlled and uncontrolled environments). Unless the applicant can determine compliance through the use of the RF worksheets in Appendix A, an Exhibit is required.

By checking "Yes" above, the applicant also certifies that it, in coordination with other users of the site, will reduce power or cease operation as necessary to protect persons having access to the site, tower or antenna from radiofrequency electromagnetic exposure in excess of FCC guidelines.
Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 23]

8.
Please explain in detail the "extraordinary circumstances" which warrant temporary operations at variance from the Commission's Rules. In addition, please specify 1)the specific rules and/or policies from which the applicant seeks temporary relief; 2) how the public interest will be furthered by grant; and 3) the expected duration of the STA and the licensee's plan for restoration of licensed operation. If requesting variance with other than authorized technical facilities, please specify the exact facilities sought.
[Exhibit 24]
9.
Anti-Drug Abuse Act Certification. Applicant certifies that neither applicant 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 hereby 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
ERIC GENTRY
Typed or Printed Title of Person Signing
VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
Signature
Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
10/31/2016

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:
WNKN REDUCED POWER STA

THE AUTHORIZED TPO FOR WNKN IS 14KW. THE 50 YEAR OLD RCA TRANSMITTER, HOWEVER IS NO LONGER RUNNING RELIABLY AT 14KW. NORTHERN KENTUCKY HEREBY REQUESTS AUTHORITY TO OPERATE AT 10KW UNTIL A SUBSTITUTE TRANSMITTER CAN BE INSTALLED OR A NEW TRANSMITTER PURCHASED.

Attachment 2


Exhibit 24
Description:
REQUEST FOR NUNC PRO TUNC REDUCED POWER STA JUSTIFICATION

WHEN THE ORIGINAL REDUCED POWER STA FOR WNKN-FM WAS FILED IN THE SPRING OF 2015, THE TRANSMITTER WAS OPERATING AT ABOUT 70% POWER. EFFORTS WERE MADE TO REPAIR THE 1963 TRANSMITTER, WITHOUT SUCCESS, AS PARTS WERE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE STA WAS REQUESTED TO ALLOW TIME TO SECURE A NEW SHELTER. IN ADDITION, IT WAS NECESSARY TO ORDER A NEW TRANSMITTER AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT. THE NEW TRANSMITTER, SHELTER BUILDING AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT HAVE ALL BEEN ORDERED AND THE TRANSMITTER IS SCHEDULED TO SHIP DECEMBER 10TH. SITE WORK IS IN PROGRESS AND THE TRANSMITTER IS ANTICIPATED TO BE OPERATIONAL BY JANUARY 20, 2017.

THE LICENSEE REGRETS THAT IT INADVERTENTLY FAILED TO SEEK EXTENSION OF THE STA (BSTA-20150520ACD) WHEN IT EXPIRED ON NOVEMBER 17. 2015. THE LICENSEE RESPECTFULLY REQUESTS EXTENSION OF THE PREVIOUS STA, ON A NUNC PRO TUNC BASIS, TO ALLOW COMPLETION OF THIS PROJECT.

Attachment 24