[IGSMAIL-5237]: L2C test on!

[Angelyn W. Moore]

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IGS Electronic Mail      21 Oct 16:55:43 PDT 2005      Message Number 5237
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Author: Angelyn Moore

Dear Colleagues,

The L2C signal test was evidently scheduled slightly earlier, namely today!

The signal is currently on.  Our information indicates this is likely to be a 
few-hours test, then it will be off again until future tests.

There is a little data visible in the L2C test area
ftp://cddis.gsfc.nasa.gov/pub/gps/data/l2ctest/hourly/2005/294/
  === Remember this data area is RINEX draft version 2.11 ===
Do not anticipate (without testing) that any software will react "correctly!"

For example, note the last epoch in FAIC hour 'w' data (faic294w.05d.Z).

Unfortunately, many colleagues were probably not able to track this pass due to 
the short schedule for upgrading firmware.  It also became apparent that 
tracking of PRN 17 had to be disabled and re-enabled to achieve L2C tracking on 
the receiver type that most L2C testers have.  Because there will likely be more 
test periods, though, people with receivers that track L2C are encouraged to 
continue to try to do so where possible and continue to publish the test data to 
CDDIS.

Best regards,
Angie
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  Angelyn W. Moore, Ph.D.            Deputy Director, IGS Central Bureau
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