Network issue

Had major failure of the computer that switches network programming both audio and cues, had Orbital switch to

Backup programming while troubleshooting the problem. The first hour of both NWAC and Party Playhouse were affected.

Subsequent hours were covered by backup programming. Was able to get the computer working again and has been stable

for some time now.We regret any inconvenience caused by this.

USRN ENGINEERING

Solar Outages

Solar outage season is fast approaching (in October) and our friends over at Satcom Resources

have released a new solar outage calculator to help assist you in determining when this will affect you.

The solar calculator can be found here: Outage Calculator

Some helpful tips about the tool:

1. Enter the satellite location degrees, rather than selecting from the dropdown.  The locations are:
2. XDS C-band – SES-11:  105 degrees
3. XDS KU Band – SES-3: 103 Degrees
4. SES-3 SCPC Channels: 103 Degrees
5. IP Over Satellite – Echostar 9: 121 Degrees
6. SES-2: 87 degrees
7. Ensure you select Fall as the season
8. Enter 2018 as the year
9. For your antenna location, just chose a location that is close to your city/state.  Calculations may be off by a few seconds for start or end times

Thanks to Nate from Orbital on this information.

USRN ENG

Celebrity Top 10

On Saturday September 15th, there was an internet interruption that resulted in the show missing some cues, one of which

was the first local break in the first hour of the show. The internet situation was corrected and no further incidents were reported.

We apologize for any issues this caused.

USRN ENG

Lex and Terry audio interruptions

On Tuesday May 29th in the morning hours between 8:45am and 11am there were audio interruptions in the show

because of T1 failures between Colorado and NY. Our T1 carrier was able to reestablish our T1’s and we experienced

no further incidents of any kind. We expect normal operations moving forward. We apologize for any inconvenience

this caused.

USRN ENGINEERING