Emergency Generator — Vicenza Transmitter Site

AFN Europe — AFNE-Vicenza
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Requirement Details
Category
Equipment
Mission Impact
High
Description
Transmitter site has no backup generator. Italian grid power at this location is unreliable, averaging 3–4 outages per year lasting 2–12 hours each.
Justification
A generator ensures continuous broadcast during grid outages. NATO partners at the co-located facility have raised the lack of backup power as a readiness concern.
Risk if Unfunded
Each grid outage results in a complete broadcast blackout lasting the duration of the outage. No workaround available.
Funding & Decision
Funding Status
Unfunded
Funding Source
Approved Amount
Date Funded
Date Completed
Decision Notes
Priority & Readiness
Enterprise Priority
Local Priority
3
Readiness
Paperwork Ready
Cost & Schedule
Estimated Cost
$31,500
Required By
2026-02-01
Execution Window
60 days
Point of Contact
Name
CW2 Bauer
Email
bauer.f@afne.afn.mil
Record Info
Created
2026-05-11
Last Updated
2026-05-11
Updated By
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