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 The 3.5m telescope is functioning normally. The ARCSAT library support problems persist, even with the spare dcam in use (a new, basically out of the box camera). This could be due to the challenge associated with USB communication over such a long distance. We are currently unsure how to move forward because although there are some options, they are pricey. See below for further discussion of ARCSAT. The 3.5m telescope is functioning normally. The ARCSAT library support problems persist, even with the spare dcam in use (a new, basically out of the box camera). This could be due to the challenge associated with USB communication over such a long distance. We are currently unsure how to move forward because although there are some options, they are pricey. See below for further discussion of ARCSAT.
  
-The ARCTIC diffuser rotator is still not working reliably. The staff is still troubleshooting this, and in the meantime has disabled the rotation capability. The diffuser can still be used in the non-rotating mode. We are hoping to resolve this soon.+The ARCTIC diffuser rotator is still not working reliably. The staff continues to troubleshoot this, and in the meantime has disabled the rotation capability. The diffuser can still be used in the non-rotating mode. We are hoping to resolve this soon.
  
 ARCES is still experiencing shifts in flat fields. We are unsure of the cause of it at this time, so we advise users not to use super-flats in their reductions until we can further understand the problem. We are hopeful that some of the ongoing PypeIt work for ARCES may provide some diagnostic information that can help us address this. ARCES is still experiencing shifts in flat fields. We are unsure of the cause of it at this time, so we advise users not to use super-flats in their reductions until we can further understand the problem. We are hopeful that some of the ongoing PypeIt work for ARCES may provide some diagnostic information that can help us address this.
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 === 2025 Q2 3.5m scheduling === === 2025 Q2 3.5m scheduling ===
  
-The Q2 3.5m schedule is out; it started today. There is no DD time this quarter, very little OPEN time due to the scheduling inefficiencies associated with several programs that required short time slots. There are a few bright B half slots in April starting on April 17, along with a few ToO payback slots towards end of quarter that will be rescheduled if the ToOs don't get called in. Users are encouraged to review the schedule and request any OPEN time that they could use.+The Q2 3.5m schedule is out; it started today. There is no DD time this quarter, and very little OPEN time due to the scheduling inefficiencies associated with several programs that required short time slots. There are a few bright B half slots in April starting on April 17, along with a few ToO payback slots towards end of quarter that will be rescheduled if the ToOs don't get called in. Users are encouraged to review the schedule and request any OPEN time that they can use.
  
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 === Status of new instrument initiatives ===  === Status of new instrument initiatives === 
  
-Early discussions regarding the development of a replacement high speed imager, SoonerCam, are ongoing. We expect to be able to share an information/spec sheet or white paper about the instrument relatively soon.+Early discussions regarding the development of a replacement high speed imager, SoonerCam, are ongoing. We expect to be able to share an information/specification sheet or white paper about the instrument fairly soon.
  
 Our preliminary proposal to the NSF for a replacement echelle was not invited for a full proposal. Work on the instrument continues with the goal of completing the Preliminary Design Review this calendar year, and additional sources of funds are being investigated. Our preliminary proposal to the NSF for a replacement echelle was not invited for a full proposal. Work on the instrument continues with the goal of completing the Preliminary Design Review this calendar year, and additional sources of funds are being investigated.
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 === Future of ARCSAT Working Group === === Future of ARCSAT Working Group ===
  
-A new working group was recently formed: the Future of ARCSAT Working Group (FAWG, or "fog") was established to review the needs/desires of the ARC community regarding past, present and future use of ARCSAT. We expect that they will want to issue a survey of the broad ARC community concerning ARCSAT usage and desired capabilities, so the UC will be asked to help the FAWG get responses.+A new working group was recently formed: the Future of ARCSAT Working Group (FAWG, or "fog") was established to review the needs/desires of the ARC community regarding past, present and future uses of ARCSAT. We expect that they will want to issue a survey of the broad ARC community concerning ARCSAT usage and desired capabilities, so the UC will be asked to help the FAWG get responses. Stay tuned!
  
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