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General view of the Poldhu site. The remains of the 1901 transmitter are in the foreground with the Marconi Centre and Hotel (now a retirement and nursing home) in the background. Antennas are, from right to left, our 6m/2m beam, our HF beam, the 2m GB3SSS beacon, and one of the masts that is supporting our 160m beacon antenna. Blue sky and sea by courtesy of the Cornwall Tourist Board! |
BEACONS AT POLDHU. 80m beacon, GB3SSS, on 3597kHz has now ceased operating. Reception at St. John's Newfoundland has been continuously monitored by Joe, VO1NA and results will be analysed in the near future. The three-month licence for the 160m beacon has now expired and results are being analysed by Joe, VO1NA. We would like to thank all those who sent in reports. QSL cards will be sent in due course. The two metre beacon GB3SSS, on 144.406MHz, continues to operate at 25W input, giving approximately 200erp. Update Mar 21, 2008. |