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functionality to avoid potentially unwan ted results when the primary or secondary scratchpad is used as a disqualifier for an ATPA volume. The second is an issue related to Multilateration (MLAT) and coasting targets at Detroit TRACON. Lastly, a new proposal to display the assigned altitude in t he STARS data block is nearing completion. Operating Testing and Evaluation (OT&E) - OT&E for S6.00R6 drop 9 successfully exited testing September 11 - 15 and is moving to key site in October. Thanks to the west coast NATCA SMEs from SCT and NCT for their ex pertise during the test event. S6.00R4c OT&E is scheduled for mid - November. Program Trouble Report Working Group (PTRWG) - NATCA SMES from PHL and D01 attended the September meeting. Stakeholders ranked a new PTR that expands the functionality of Flight D ata Modify (FDAM) filter to improve flight plan handling for TRACONS like PCT that completely surround another STARS system. Also reviewed were PTRs related to alert volume, altitude tracker, quick - look plus , and suspended track status. Field Support - M r. Ness conducted R4 software briefings at Las Vegas (L30), Memphis (M03), Tucson (U90), Cleveland (CLE) , and Detroit (D21) during the month of September. The R4 build is a significant change for these sites as they transition to the S6 baseline and these briefings help local a ir t raffic understand the new functionality and changes to the software TAMR Deployment Update Submitted by Jim VanZee (GRR) At the close of the Fiscal Year, the following TAMR milestones have been achieved: • Equipment Deliveries (ED) : Planned 34 / Completed: 27 • Contracto r Acceptance Inspection (CAI): Planned 32 / Completed 29 • Init ial Operating Capacity (IOC): Planned 33 / Completed 26 The overall timeliness of TAMR milestones continues on target for pro jects within its control. Any m issed or delayed milestone achievements are related to necessary holds or delays related to S804 sites, or ASR - 8 CTD sites. Site by site activity for September: • TOL Achieved IOC on STARS G4 ELITE • ACT Achieved IOC on STARS G4 ELITE • YNG Achieved IOC on STARS G4 ELITE • ICT Achieved IOC on STARS G4 ELITE • HUF Contractor Acceptance Inspection (CAI) – G4 ELITE equipment has been installed and accepted by the FAA • BFL Equipment Delivery • ALB Equipment Delivery Chris Hilbert (PHL) is on point for NATCA as it rel ates to assisting the Tech Refresh facilities in the transition to the upgraded MDM monitors. There has been a lot of work accomplished that has resulted in allowing flexibility in setting the contrast and br ightness of these new monitors. In turn, that ad aptability serves to allow the best possible display in a wide variety of TRACON lighting situations. Chris has been a critical piece for the TAMR program in successfully leading facilities such as BNA and MKE through the process of optimizing the monitors and making the most of current lighting without requiring a full TRACON lighting project.