[Geomag-operations] NO DATA BEING RECEIVED FROM GUAM!!

[kat uchima]

Hello Edward
okay I put the original switch back and I am now starting to see some data.
I replaced the antenna, seeing data.
let me know how it turns out.

Kat

On Sun, Oct 28, 2018 at 2:14 PM Sauter, Edward <esauter at usgs.gov> wrote:

> Kat,
> That was a step backwards!!!  We are receiving NO data now!! Please put
> the Smart Switch back in as soon as possible!!
>
> After we get back to 'zero,' that is, we are receiving most of the data,
> we will go ahead with GPS antenna replacement. Please refer to the Geomag
> plots page to see if you have got the data flowing again.
>
> https://geomag.usgs.gov/plots/index.php
>
> Thanks for your efforts and for getting back to us,
> Ed
>
> On Sat, Oct 27, 2018 at 7:45 PM kat uchima <kuchima at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello Edward
>> Replaced the smart switch I powered down the new Trimble GPS clock just
>> in case.
>> Let me know if you need the antenna replaced it looks like its been up
>> there awhile.
>> 01:21:00 to 01:38:00 UTC Julian date 301
>> Kat
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 17, 2018 at 7:07 PM Sauter, Edward <esauter at usgs.gov> wrote:
>>
>>> Kat,
>>> We have been seeing gaps in your data recently.  Our first attempt was
>>> the GPS clock/GPS PPS Buffer Amp you replaced earlier.  That needed to be
>>> done regardless, so that was our first attempt, but that didn't remedy the
>>> data gaps.
>>>
>>> Now, I will be sending 2 more replacement parts to you (see attached
>>> file):
>>>
>>> 1 GPS Antenna, and 1 Smart Switch.
>>>
>>> They should be switched in either order, but only one at a time, with
>>> you letting us know when and what you have replaced.
>>>
>>> So, at your first opportunity, replace either the GPS antenna, or the
>>> Smart Switch.  After replacing the part, let us know which part you
>>> replaced.  Then, wait for word from us as to whether you need to replace
>>> the other part.
>>>
>>> With regards to the GPS antenna, be sure to power down the new Trimble
>>> GPS clock in the NEMA box prior to replacing the antenna.  Take it from me,
>>> if the GPS clock is powered, either the antenna or the clock can be
>>> damaged.   *Been there, done that!! *
>>>
>>> Also, notice the replacement Smart Switch has a power cable attached to
>>> it (hard wired).  Keep the old power cable with the plug at the Smart
>>> Switch end for future use.
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>> Ed Sauter
>>>
>>>
>>>
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