I was wondering why the Satellite Hotel sign was removed from the top of the hotel? Is it under new ownership and will it be renamed? Thanks for any information.

– Virginia Schimpf

ANSWER: Nothing quite so serious. Its old  (circa 1969) neon signs atop the building are wearing out letter by letter.

General Manager Larry Wilson said some repairs have been done but they’re pondering a decision about whether to repair signs as each letter goes out or refurbish the building topper completely.

Wilson said that on the sign’s north face, the O and T are out. On the east face, the top of the signature starburst is still illuminated, as is the sign on the west. On the south side, the O is out.

Wilson explained that the Satellite is a condo building with an HOA that will make the decision. Inside the Satellite are hotel rooms, 241 individually owned condos and 40 businesses. There is a restaurant that had been closed but is expected to reopen in the next few weeks under a new owner.

Years ago the Satellite penthouse housed several radio stations and was adorned with a flashy, glistening aluminum-strip sign with station call letters.

– With questions or answers to questions, e-mail linda.navarro@gazettedev.gazette.com.