Most tasks appear to be proceeding smoothly, with no obvious show-stoppers.
It is possible that first fringes may be delayed from the current schedule due to problems in ordering a laser transmitter. First, the Western New Mexico Telephone Co. fiber was accidentally cut near the VLA site about a month ago. Beresford is awaiting a call on the schedule for the phone company's construction crew to dig up the fiber, and he will make the repairs. The scheduled arrival date for the proper laser is approximately 13 August. The construction and population of the racks for the VLA and Pie Town are progressing according to schedule, except for the above-noted problem in getting the laser transmitter.