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My Loran lost it's signal near the K tower Friday. It never was able to re-aquire the signals. Did anyone else experience this? Did the stations quit operation or I may have a problem with my unit?
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Post by tin can »

Found this on the Coast Guard web site.

THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXCERPT:
P 171833Z JUN 02
SUBJ: LORAN-C OPERATIONS, LORSTA MALONE (RATE 7980-M/8970-W)
1. LORSTA MALONE, FLORIDA (RATE 7980-M/8970-W) WILL BE
UNUSABLE FROM 1200 GMT TO 1600 GMT 21 JUNE 2002.
2. ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO THE SOUTHEASTERN U. S. LORAN-C CHAIN
OPERATIONS CONTROL OFFICER (POC: LT WILLIAM BROOME) AT
(703)313-5873/5900.

Try this link for Loran info:

http://www.nis-mirror.com/systems/loran/

Hope this helps.
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This explains my problem. I'll check the link before my next trip. Thanks.
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