Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
Approved by OMB
3060-0506 (June 2002)
FCC 302-FM
FOR FCC USE ONLY
 
APPLICATION FOR FM BROADCAST STATION LICENSE

Read INSTRUCTIONS Before Filling Out Form

FOR COMMISSION USE ONLY
FILE NO.
BMLED - 20190709AAB
Section I - General Information
1. Legal Name of the Applicant 
AUGUSTA RADIO FELLOWSHIP INSTITUTE, INC.
Mailing Address
2278 WORTHAM LANE
City
GROVETOWN
State or Country (if foreign address)
GA
ZIP Code
30813 - 5103
Telephone Number (include area code)
7063099610
E-Mail Address (if available) 
CTBARINOWSKI@COMCAST.NET
FCC Registration Number:
0001878826
Call Sign 
WFMV
Facility Identifier 
24376
2. Contact Representative (if other than Applicant)
JEFFREY D. SOUTHMAYD
Firm or Company Name
SOUTHMAYD & MILLER
Telephone Number (include area code)
3864459156
E-Mail Address (if available)
JDSOUTHMAYD@MSN.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. Facility Information:
a.  Commercial Noncommercial
b.  Directional Nondirectional
c.   Community of License:
City: SOUTH CONGAREE State: SC
5. Program Test Authority:
  Requesting program test authority.
  Station operating pursuant to automatic program test authority (47 C.F.R. Section 73.1620(a)(1)).
6. Purpose of Application:
Cover construction permit (list most recent construction permit file number -- starts with the prefix BPH, BNPH, BMPH, BPED, BMPED, or BMPED): -
Modify an authorized license (list license file number -- starts with the prefix BLH, BMLH, BLED, or BMLED): BLH-20180615AAI
Amend a pending application
If an amendment, submit as an Exhibit a listing by Section and Question Number the portions of the pending application that are being revised.
[Exhibit 1]



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 - Legal and Financial

1. Certification. Applicant certifies that it has answered each question in this application based on its review of the application instructions and worksheets. Applicant 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. Licensee/Permittee certifies that all terms, conditions, and obligations set forth in the underlying construction permit have been fully met. Yes No
See Explanation in
[Exhibit 2]
3. Licensee/Permittee certifies that, apart from changes already reported, no cause or circumstance has arisen since the grant of the underlying construction permit which would result in any statement or representation contained in the construction permit application to be now incorrect. Yes No
See Explanation in
[Exhibit 3]
4. Character Issues. Applicant 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 party to the application; or
b. any pending broadcast application in which character issues have been raised.
Yes No
See Explanation in
[Exhibit 4]
5. Adverse Findings. Applicant certifies that, with respect to the applicant and any party to the application, no adverse finding has been made, nor has an adverse final action been taken related to 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 5]
6. Anti-Drug Abuse Act Certification. Applicant 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
CT BARINOWSKI
Typed or Printed Title of Person Signing
PRESIDENT
Signature
Date
07/09/2019



SECTION III - PREPARER'S CERTIFICATION

I certify that I have prepared Section III (Engineering data) on behalf of the applicant, and that after such preparation, I have examined and found it to be accurate and true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name
JEFFREY D SOUTHMAYD
Relationship to Applicant (e.g., Consulting Engineer)
ATTORNEY
Signature
Date
07/09/2019
Mailing Address
SOUTHMAYD & MILLER
4 OCEAN RIDGE BOULEVARD SOUTH
City
PALM COAST
State or Country (if foreign address)
FL
Zip Code
32137 -
Telephone Number (include area code)
3864459156
E-Mail Address (if available)
JDSOUTHMAYD@MSN.COM

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).





Section III - Engineering
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Ensure that the specifications below are accurate. Contradicting data found elsewhere in this application will be disregarded. All items must be completed. The response "on file" is not acceptable.
TECH BOX
1. Channel: 237
2.
a. Effective Radiated Power: 6 kW(H)   6 kW(V)
b. Maximum Effective Radiated Power:
    (Beam-Tilt Antenna ONLY) Not Applicable
kW(H)   kW(V)
3. Transmitter Power Output: 2.334 kW
4. Antenna Data

Manufacturer
SWR
Model
SWR FM3/3-DA, 3 SECTIONS, 1 WAVELENGTH SPACED
Number of Sections
3
Spacing Between Sections (wavelength)
1
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.

CERTIFICATION

All applicants must complete this section.

5. Main Studio Location.    The main studio location complies with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125. Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 6]

6. Transmitter Power Output.     The operating transmitter power output produces the authorized effective radiated power. Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 7]

APPLICATIONS FILED TO COVER A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT.
Only applicants filing this application to cover a construction permit must complete the following section.
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.
7. Constructed Facility .    The facility was constructed as authorized in the underlying construction permit or complies with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1690. Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 8]

8. Special Operating Conditions.    The facility was constructed in compliance with all special operating conditions, terms, and obligations described in the construction permit.
Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 9]

  An exhibit may be required.    Review the underlying construction permit. [Exhibit 10]
APPLICATIONS FILED PURSUANT TO 47 C.F.R. SECTIONS 73.1675(c) or 73.1690(c).
Only applicants filing this application pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.1675(c) or 73.1690(c) must complete the following section.
9. Changing transmitter power output.     Is this application being filed to authorize a change in transmitter power output caused by the replacement of omnidirectional antenna with another omnidirectional antenna or an alteration of the transmission line system? See 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.1690(c)(1) and (c)(10). Yes No
10. Increasing effective radiated power.     Is this application being filed to authorize an increase in ERP for a station operating in the nonreserved band (Channels 221-300)? See 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.1690(c)(4), (c)(5) and (c)(7).

If "Yes" to the above, the applicant certifies the following:

Yes No
a. Spacing Requirements. The increase in ERP was authorized pursuant to MM Docket 88-375 (Class A stations) OR the facility complies with the spacing requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.207.
Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 11]

b. International Coordination. The transmitter site is greater than 320 km from the Canadian or Mexican borders OR coordination for the station's international class is complete.
Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 12]

c. Interference. The requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1030 regarding notification to radio astronomy installations, radio receiving installations and FCC monitoring stations have either been satisfied OR are not applicable.
Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 13]

Exhibit required. If the proposed facility must be notified to the entities set forth in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1030, the applicant must provide a copy of the written approval for the ERP increase from the affected entity.

[Exhibit 14]
d. Multiple Ownership Showing. The increase in ERP will not require the consideration of a multiple ownership showing pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3555.
Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 15]

e. 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.
Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 16]

   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.
 
11. Increasing vertically polarized effective radiated power.     Is this application being filed pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1690(c)(4) to authorize an increase in the vertically polarized ERP for a station operating in the reserved band (Channels 200-220)?

If "Yes" to the above, the applicant certifies the following:

Yes No
a. TV Channel 6 Protection Requirements. The facility complies with the spacing requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.525(a)(1).
Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 17]

b. Environmental Protection Act. The proposed facility is excluded from environmental processing under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1 306 (i.e., the facility will not have a significant environmental impact and complies with the maximum permissible radiofrequency electromagnetic exposure limits for controlled and u ncontrolled environments). Unless the applicant can determine compliance through the use o f the RF worksheets in Appendix A, an Exhibit is required.
Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 18]

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.

 
12. Decreasing effective radiated power (non-reserved channel).     Is this application being filed pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1690(c)(8) to authorize a decrease in the ERP for a station operating in the nonreserved band (Channels 221-300)?

If "Yes" to the above, the applicant certifies the following:

Yes No
a. Community Coverage . The proposed facility complies with the community coverage requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.315 where the distance to the 3.16 mV/m contour is predicted using the standard prediction method in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.313.

Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 19]

b. Auxiliary Facilities. The authorized or pending auxiliary facilities for this station comply with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1675(a).
Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 20]

c. Multiple Ownership Showing. The decrease in ERP is not requested or required to establish compliance with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3555.
Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 21]

13. Decreasing effective radiated power (reserved channel).     Is this application being filed pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1690(c)(8) to authorize a decrease in the ERP for a station operating in the reserved band (Channels 200-220)?

If "Yes" to the above, the applicant certifies the following:

Yes No
a. Community Coverage . The proposed facility complies with the community coverage requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1690(c)(8)(i) where the distance to the 1 mV/m contour is predicted using the standard prediction method in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.313.

Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 22]

b. Auxiliary Facilities. The authorized or pending auxiliary facilities for this station comply with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1675(a).
Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 23]

14. Replacing a directional antenna.     Is this application being filed pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1690(c)(2) to replace a directional antenna with another directional antenna?

If "Yes" to the above, the applicant certifies the following:

Yes No
a. Measurement of Directional Antenna. The composite measured pattern and measurement procedures comply with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1690(c)(2). Exhibit required.
Yes No
See Explanation in
[Exhibit 24]

[Exhibit 25]

b. Installation of Directional Antenna. The installation of the directional antenna complies with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1690(c)(2). Exhibit required.
Yes No
See Explanation in
[Exhibit 26]

[Exhibit 27]

15. Deleting contour protection status.     Is this application being filed pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1690(c)(6) to delete contour protection status (47 C.F.R. Section 73.215) for a station operating in the nonreserved band (Channels 221-300)? Yes No
If "Yes" to the above, the applicant certifies that the facility complies with the spacing requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.207. Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 28]

16. Use a formerly licensed main facility as an auxiliary facility.     Is this application being filed pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1675(c)(1) to request authorization to use a formerly licensed main facility as an auxiliary facility and/or change the ERP of the proposed auxiliary facility?

If "Yes" to the above, the applicant certifies the following:

Yes No
a. Auxiliary antenna service area. The proposed auxiliary facility complies with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1675(a).

Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 29]

b. Environmental Protection Act. The proposed facility is excluded from environmental processing under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1 306 (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.
Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 30]

   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.
 
17. Change the license status. Is this application being filed pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1690(c)(9) to change the license status from commercial to noncommercial or from noncommercial to commercial?


Yes No

If "Yes" to the above, submit an exhibit providing full particulars. For applications changing license status from commercial to noncommercial, include Section II of FCC Form 340 as an exhibit to this application.

[Exhibit 31]

PREPARERS CERIFICATION ON PAGE 3 MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED.



Exhibits
Exhibit 31
Description:
NONCOMMERCIAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED TO APPLICANT

BMLED 20190304AAT 302-FM E WFAL 190444 FM GRANTED 05/06/2019 INFO | APPLICATION
20140905ABS STA P WLGP 27623 FM GRANTED 11/16/2015 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 20111129CVL 303 E WWGF 78706 FM GRANTED 03/23/2012 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 20111129CVK 303 E WZIQ 29130 FM GRANTED 03/23/2012 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 20111129CVA 303 E WLPF 11646 FM GRANTED 03/23/2012 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 20111129CUX 303 E WSJA 173427 FM GRANTED 03/23/2012 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 20111129CUR 303 E WJDS 92979 FM GRANTED 03/23/2012 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 20111129CUL 303 E WPWB 3229 FM GRANTED 03/23/2012 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 20111129CUA 303 E WGPH 23950 FM GRANTED 03/23/2012 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 20111129CTW 303 E WLPT 23953 FM GRANTED 03/23/2012 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 20111129CTS 303 E DWZZG 121765 FM GRANTED 03/23/2012 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 20111129CTD 303 E WLPE 3236 FM GRANTED 03/23/2012 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 20111129CRN 303 E WKTM 70118 FM GRANTED 03/23/2012 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 20111129CRI 303 E WPMA 77810 FM GRANTED 03/23/2012 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 20111129CQF 303 E WTHP 83423 FM GRANTED 03/23/2012 INFO | APPLICATION
20101129APL STA P WSJA 173427 FM GRANTED 08/10/2011 INFO | APPLICATION
BLED 20101122AII 302-FM E WSJA 173427 FM GRANTED 11/30/2010 INFO | APPLICATION
BPED 20101122AFQ 340 E WTHP 83423 FM GRANTED 11/03/2011 INFO | APPLICATION
20101112AXD STA P WSJA 173427 FM GRANTED 11/30/2010 INFO | APPLICATION
BMLH 20091102AAT 302-FM E WLGP 27623 FM GRANTED 03/05/2010 INFO | APPLICATION
BALH 20090601ADX 314 E WLGP 27623 FM GRANTED 02/17/2010 INFO | APPLICATION
BMLED 20090225AAX 302-FM E WLPF 11646 FM GRANTED 04/10/2009 INFO | APPLICATION
BMLED 20090121AEU 302-FM E WKTM 70118 FM GRANTED 04/10/2009 INFO | APPLICATION
BMLED 20090121AET 302-FM E WTHP 83423 FM GRANTED 04/10/2009 INFO | APPLICATION
BMLED 20090121AES 302-FM E WWGF 78706 FM GRANTED 04/10/2009 INFO | APPLICATION
BMLED 20090121AEQ 302-FM E WPMA 77810 FM GRANTED 04/10/2009 INFO | APPLICATION
BMLED 20090121AEP 302-FM E WZIQ 29130 FM GRANTED 04/10/2009 INFO | APPLICATION
BMLED 20090121AEO 302-FM E WLGP 27623 FM GRANTED 04/10/2009 INFO | APPLICATION
BMPED 20081118AIN 340 E DWZZG 121765 FM GRANTED 02/13/2009 INFO | APPLICATION
BLED 20081003AAD 302-FM E WLPG 9083 FM GRANTED 11/20/2008 INFO | APPLICATION
BAPED 20080915ADS 314 E DKHCX 177383 FM GRANTED 01/09/2009 INFO | APPLICATION
BNPED 20071022BLV 340 E DKHCX 177383 FM GRANTED 08/08/2008 INFO | APPLICATION
BNPED 20071012AOS 340 E WSJA 173427 FM GRANTED 01/15/2008 INFO | APPLICATION
BPED 20060804AEY 340 E WLPG 9083 FM GRANTED 11/30/2006 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 20031125ABD 303 E WLPE 3236 FM GRANTED 03/26/2004 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 20031125ABC 303 E WLPT 23953 FM GRANTED 03/26/2004 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 20031125AAZ 303 E WGPH 23950 FM GRANTED 03/26/2004 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 20031125AAY 303 E WPWB 3229 FM GRANTED 03/26/2004 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 20031125AAW 303 E WJDS 92979 FM GRANTED 03/26/2004 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 20030721AIG 303 E WLPG 9083 FM GRANTED 11/24/2003 INFO | APPLICATION
BPED 20020920ADH 340 E WLPE 3236 FM GRANTED 12/27/2002 INFO | APPLICATION
BLED 20001115AAE 302-FM E WJDS 92979 FM GRANTED 02/28/2001 INFO | APPLICATION
BNPED 19991103ABB 340 E DWZZG 121765 FM GRANTED 03/09/2006 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 19951124ZB 303 P WLPE 3236 FM GRANTED 06/11/1996 INFO | APPLICATION
BRED 19881201WM 303 P WLPE 3236 FM GRANTED 05/09/1989 INFO | APPLICATION
BLED 19880523KB 302-FM P WLPE 3236 FM GRANTED 10/21/1988 INFO | APPLICATION
BPED 19870327IP 340 P WLPE 3236 FM GRANTED 02/10/1988 INFO | APPLICATION
BLED 19841127LT 302-FM P WLPE 3236 FM GRANTED 02/25/1985 INFO | APPLICATION
BPED 19831212AS 340 P WLPE 3236 FM GRANTED 06/18/1984 INFO | APPLICATION

Attachment 31