NickD2011 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Anyone know what is wrong with it? It's been down for days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucksCO_PA Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 KDIX has been terrible for years, mucho down time, even when it's up you often get a crappy loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGorse Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 KDIX has been terrible for years, mucho down time, even when it's up you often get a crappy loop. Do you not think the technicians at my office have been working numerous hours to get the radar back up? And the radar has not been terrible for years. The last major down time was back in 2011. The crappy loop has nothing really to do with the radar; that is most likely a web issue (I have seen similar issues on the web at other radar sites). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGorse Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Anyone know what is wrong with it? It's been down for days There was a part failure about a week ago which also included some burnt hardware. That was replaced and repaired, however several other issues developed following that. Beyond that, I am not sure of the specifics but most likely the technicians at my office are quite frustrated. They are working countless hours trying to get the radar back operating again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 A good swift kick should fix it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Humidity Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 KPHL on radar scope is actually pretty good in base and long range modes. It def beats KDOX or KKOX for the area, at least on RadarScope. Can't wait to get KDIX back on line. And don't rip the Mt Holly mets, it ain't there fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGorse Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 A good swift kick should fix it If it was only that easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVblizzard Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 The TPHL long-range reflectivity is a solid replacement for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophisticated Skeptic Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I'm with BucksCo on this one. It's had a horrendous amount of downtime over the last few years. Especially right during big weather events. Probably could of put a new radar up there, considering the amount of repair costs over the years. (taxpayers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rib Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Did you try unplugging and plugging it back in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGorse Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Did you try unplugging and plugging it back in? You are funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGorse Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I'm with BucksCo on this one. It's had a horrendous amount of downtime over the last few years. Especially right during big weather events. Probably could of put a new radar up there, considering the amount of repair costs over the years. (taxpayers) Thanks for your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBasile Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 At least it provided some cool colors before it took a dump. TPHL has been useful. Helps with it being so close. Did you try unplugging and plugging it back in? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGorse Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 No luck with the radar still. Apparently at least one part keeps burning out and it is not known why. Sounds like some specialists from the Radar Operations Center (Oklahoma) are coming out to provide more assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isotherm Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 No luck with the radar still. Apparently at least one part keeps burning out and it is not known why. Sounds like some specialists from the Radar Operations Center (Oklahoma) are coming out to provide more assistance. I hear through the grapevine the Jersey Devil's been active around those parts recently. It's presence could be causing a sharp temperature rise and consequently the burning out of said part. I'd consider relocating the radar further away from the Pine Barrens, like Freehold for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Humidity Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Back by popular demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ineedsnow Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 If you guys want it fixed go fix it then its defineatly not as easy as it seems it should be up and running soon enough but I agree they should have just got a new one on all the money spent to fix it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBasile Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 No luck with the radar still. Apparently at least one part keeps burning out and it is not known why. Sounds like some specialists from the Radar Operations Center (Oklahoma) are coming out to provide more assistance. Damn. At least there hasn't been much going on. Back by popular demand. Ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo Joe Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 There was a part failure about a week ago which also included some burnt hardware. That was replaced and repaired, however several other issues developed following that. Beyond that, I am not sure of the specifics but most likely the technicians at my office are quite frustrated. They are working countless hours trying to get the radar back operating again. Despite the peanut gallery's ramblings the work is appreciated. Serious questions though Mike, the radars are called WSR-88d's...does that imply they equipment is from 1988? At least it provided some cool colors before it took a dump. TPHL has been useful. Helps with it being so close. lol Looks like Clean Air Mode to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Despite the peanut gallery's ramblings the work is appreciated. Serious questions though Mike, the radars are called WSR-88d's...does that imply they equipment is from 1988? The original installations were based on a deployment developed in 1988. Of course, there have been upgrades since then, such as dual polarization. KDIX proper was installed in the early-mid 90's (don't recall exactly, I wanna say 1994). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGorse Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 If I remember correctly, the Doppler Radars were built and ready for installation in the late 80's (thus WSR-88D). However, most installations did not get completed until the early 90's. But in general, the equipment is from the late 80's. Some upgrades have taken place since though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGorse Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 The original installations were based on a deployment developed in 1988. Of course, there have been upgrades since then, such as dual polarization. KDIX proper was installed in the early-mid 90's (don't recall exactly, I wanna say 1994). You and I posted pretty much the same time. . WFO PHI opened in 1993 and I believe KDIX was already operational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBasile Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Looks like Clean Air Mode to me. It was listed as being in VCP 21. Just looked like the returns were about 40 db too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGorse Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 It was listed as being in VCP 21. Just looked like the returns were about 40 db too high. That was probably because the calibration was way off before the radar stopped working again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBasile Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 That was probably because the calibration was way off before the radar stopped working again. Yeah, something funky was going on. I remember posting that radar image to the Mt Holly Facebook page. Then, right after, it started working normally again before it completely went out. Hopefully it won't be down for much longer. Thanks for the updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Humidity Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 NEXRAD Radar KDIX status: [last data secs ago] as of 05/20/2014 10:34pm Message date: 05/19/2014 2:58pm The radar at Fort Dix (KDIX) remains out of service. Technicians are working toisolate the problem and bring the radar back into service as soon as possible. Message date: 05/19/2014 7:14am THE DIX 88D CONTINUES OTS UFN. 5/19/14 1114Z Message date: 05/20/2014 8:32am The KDIX radar remains out of service until further notice as electronic technicians continue to make repairs to the transmitter. NWS WSR-88D Transmit/Receive Status Sounds like progress is being made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucksCO_PA Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Sounds like progress is being made. All options are on the table at this point..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Lightning Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Since DIX is getting repaired will it get the SAILS upgrade in the process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Humidity Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Message date: Wed, 21-May-2014 8:21am EDT The KDIX radar will remain out of service until further notice as electronic technicians rebuild the klystron. Why can't they divert main power from the warp core directly to the klystron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Humidity Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 All options are on the table at this point..... KDIX.jpg Nice, in all seriousness, sounds like the technicians have their work cut out for them rebuilding KDIX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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