Update #7: The local technician has replaced the suspect elevation stepper motor, however the issue remains. Further investigation and consultation with Honeywell's engineering team will resume tomorrow.

Update#6:The additional parts have arrived, but due to inclement weather, the technician is unable to make repairs at this time.

Update #5: The technician required additional replacement parts. The equipment has been ordered and is scheduled to arrive in Guam on October 01, 2018.

Update #4:The shipment of replacement parts has arrived in Guam. The technician has yet to receive and install the parts.

Update #3: The LUT vendor indicates that due to a significant weather event (Category 1 Typhoon) the base is closed and all Fedex deliveries in that service area are delayed.

Update #2: The LUT vendor has sent replacement parts for the associate fault via Fedex to the Ground Station. The ETA is September 11, 2018.
Update #1: The LUT vendor has isolated the issue to the antenna subsystem, however the issue is not yet resolved. Further investigation and troubleshooting will resume tomorrow.
Topic: SARSATGuam2Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline

Date/Time Issued: October 05, 2018 0052Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact: September 05, 2018 0811Z

Date/Time of Expected End: TBD

Length of Outage: TBD

Details/Specifics of Change:Guam 2 LEO Ground Station, at Andersen Air Force Base,has stopped receiving pass solution data. The LUT Vendor is investigating the problem.

Impact: Minor-Dual satellite tracking capability lost. Distress alert detection/reporting may be delayed.

Contact Information for Further Information: USMCC Operationsusmcc@noaa.govat301-817-4576

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