Update #1 M-bM-^@M-^S Final Update: The LUT Vendor reported the local technician replaced a faulty LNC unit in the Ground Station. The Ground Station returned to Normal Operations at 2257 UTC.

Topic: SARSAT Alaska 2 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Station Offline

Date/Time Issued:November 12, 2018 2332Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: SARSAT alert data

Date/Time of Initial Impact: November 12, 2018 2121Z

Date/Time of Expected End: November 12, 2018 2257Z

Length of Outage: 1 hour, 33 minutes

Details/Specifics of Change::Alaska 2 LEO Ground Station inFairbanks, AKis offline.Alaska 2 has sustained two consecutive missed passes. The maintenance contractor has been notified and is working on a solution.

Impact:Minor-Dual satellite tracking capability lost. Distress alert detection/reporting timeliness affected.

Contact Information for Further Information:USMCC Operationsusmcc@noaa.govat 301-817-4576

Web Site(s) for applicable information:N/A

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