Multiple issues have been ongoing with the Forest Repeaters on the East Zone of the White River National Forest. Starting in May 2019, Grand Junction Interagency Dispatch (GJC) has been keeping a log for all repeater issues occurring in the field. The Dispatch log is attached below.
Main Issues Identified:
Eagle/Holy Cross radio issues have been on-going since 5/17. The main problem is the network between the repeaters and the Supervisors Office in Glenwood Springs. The network is serviced by CenturyLink. CenturyLink is aware of the known issues with the network reliability and has not remedied the situation. WRF Radio Tech Jeff Scott has been working with CenturyLink on a solution. On the Eagle/Holy Cross RD, we have not had communication with GJC over FS repeaters since June 30th. Daily radio checks confirm the network is still down.
All Dillon RD Repeaters are down for all transmissions with GJC (7/5) for both transmit and receive. Known network issues are occurring at the Dillon District Office. Repeaters still transmit and receive local transmissions but have no communication with GJC.
Lake Hill Repeater is closing transmissions from GJC after approximately 10-15 seconds. Issue was first documented on 6/20 when dispatch was reading the daily weather and the issue is still on-going (7/5). |