itor the Guam weather intercept, so that weather could be passed
to theSS Estes in the event of missed weather information aboard
the ship.
The AN/TGC-1 formerly on channel one of the spare multiplex
was moved to channel one of the NUDE circuit, to be used for passing
traffic in the event of a large backlog.
A scope on the AN/FGC-5
multiplex was repaired, and a two channel repeater was installed to
convert the AN/FGC-5 channels for two-path polar operation to the
Arry Cormunications Center.
The polar relay circuit, together with
an explanation of its operation, is included as Exhibit D to this
report.
Routine maintenance was performed es necessary.
One teletype
maintenance technician was detailed as criver for the weapons cerrier assigned to the Elenent.
5.
Radar Maintenance.
during March.
stalled.
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The supply situation remained good
The search antenna tilt motor was received and in-
Only the spare precision transmitter and two precision
scopes are presently inoperative owing to lack of parts.
The scopes
may be operated as is, but are not consicered to be operating satis-
factorily.
The AN/CPN-6 radar beacon functioned properly through-
out the month.
The one radar maintenance technician who had been stationed at
Site Nan returnec to Eniwetok early in March, and made frequent trips
back into the Bikini arec as required throughout the remainder of the
month.
Other personnel of the section also are scheduled for short
periods of TDY to perform necessary maintenance on the equipment at
Site Nan.
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