WSR-74 Disassembly

[Zoran D]

Hi folks,
we need to remove antenna(wsr-74 x/s) from pedestal, are there any special bolts that need to be removed or it is just sitting on top of pedesetal so simple lifting will do? Problem is we have broken bearings on azimuth gear.
In pic:
-Red dots are lifting points
Blue and Greens might be place of separation but we are not sure which

 

[Jason N]

I don't know if this helps or not, but is there a T/O that could be referenced to answer that question for you? or have you reached out to anyone Operating an WSR-88D to maybe assist? NWS may have a historian, or there could be a document repository they have to answer your question.

 

[Mike Smith]

That doesn't look like a WSR-74 pedestal. If it is, it is of the "S" wavelength ("C" was the other version).

What is the location?

 

[Zoran D]

It is X/S wavelength from weather station located in Gjurishte(Macedonia,Balkan) .

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We would appreciate any contacts you can give, maybe Mike will help us too. Thanks anyway

 

[Mike Smith]

Zoran,

Pardon my error with regard to the wavelength.

The WSR-74 radars were made by Enterprise Electronics Corporation of Alabama. They are still in business. Go here for contact info: EEC | Turn Key Weather Radar and Satellite Ground Station Systems I'll be they can assist you.

Very best wishes.

 

[Zoran D]

Thats valuable info, thanks Mike