From dstowers at jpl.nasa.gov Thu Aug 8 11:15:23 2002 From: dstowers at jpl.nasa.gov (Dave Stowers) Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2002 11:15:23 -0700 Subject: [IGSMAIL-4032]: Extended site outages (multiple sites) Message-ID: <3D52B53B.9D5F40CB@jpl.nasa.gov> ****************************************************************************** IGS Electronic Mail 08 Aug 11:15:25 PDT 2002 Message Number 4032 ****************************************************************************** Author: Dave Stowers Dear Colleagues, A number of GPS ground station sites continue to experience difficulties in regard to communications or equipment. The following is a brief review of status for each, for which I have information: AREQ - replacement equipment on site, testing now, follow up IGSmail shortly. CHPI - replacement equipment awaiting shipping clearance CORD - local communications link out DYR2 - equipment offline KWJ1 - equipment offline NSSP - replacement equipment enroute to site PIMO - replacement equipment enroute to site POL2 - local communications link out QUIN - local communications link out RBAY - new communications link under test RIOP - equipment offline SHAO - local communications link out XIAN - local communications link out YAR1 - equipment offline, (YAR2 data available) YKRO - local communications being re-established The expected return-to-service dates range from within a week, to possibly much longer. The important point is that none of the sites have been officially retired or abandoned at this point. Apologies for the extended outages. Best regards, -dave