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+===== Radar Needs =====
+  (Current: last updated March 2014)
+  * Fix radome hatch weather seal.
+  * Better solution to prevent water from dripping on the AMR in radome (instead of the blue tarp).  Should not be an immediate need since the resealing/painting of the radome.
+  * New Plywood sheet for hole on floor in radome.
+  * New receiver so we can upgrade software to work on RHEL6.
+  * Replace magnetron/PFN/etc with solid state system from Pulse Systems.
+  * Fix safety switch in radome...loose connection.
+  * Clean slip rings and lubricate gears (every spring).
+  * Install dehumidifier in radome every spring and remove every fall.
+  * Maintenance on waveguide compressor (dry desiccant, check for leaks, etc.) every spring.
+  * Check UPS batteries every month.
+  * Determine solution to local frequency interferences.
+  (Pre-October 2011)
+  * Reseal radome with silicone on inside, have the radome professionally sealed and painted on outside, or replace entire radome with new.
+  * Fix wedges to help seal radome hatch.
+  * Better solution to prevent water from dripping on the AMR in radome.  Currently a blue tarp is hanging over the top of the AMR.
+  * New Plywood sheet for hole on floor in radome.
+  * New RVP8 computer (motherboard) and configuration (1 rx board w/ 1 IFD).
+  * Fix safety switch in radome...loose connection.
+  * Clean slip rings and lubricate gears (every spring).
+  * Install dehumidifier in radome every spring and remove every fall.
+  * Replace magnetron/PFN/etc with solid state system from Pulse Systems.
+  * Rebuild components of the servo amp.