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

[Sauter, Edward]

Kat,
Thanks for getting things working again.  We will have to wait and see if
the new GPS antenna solves the problem with the data dropouts.

Thanks again for getting us back on track,
Ed

On Mon, Oct 29, 2018 at 7:21 PM kat uchima <kuchima at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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