NOAA-17 HRPT Transmitter Power >
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The NESDIS SOCC is investigating a output power drop on NOAA-17 STX-3 transmitter (1707.0 MHz). 
Power dropped from 8 watts to 2.48 watts at approximately 0835 UTC, 28 April 2003.

NOAA is investigating and will update as more information becomes available.

Users who detect a change in NOAA-17 HRPT reception should send a detailed reception
report including pass time, your location and antenna size to satinfo@noaa.gov
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UPDATE 1:

The STX-3 (1707.0 MHz) transmitter power is holding steady at 2.48 watts.  This condition is
expected to continue.  As applicable, users should increase their gain and adjust dish alignment 
and tracking to improve HRPT image reception.

Posted to the NOAASIS 1900 UTC, 7 May 2003