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Old August 25th 04, 02:12 PM
Yuri Blanarovich
 
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After satellites took over from hi-speed CW
the Long Island operations ended and the acreage was given to the State of
New
York to be used as a State Park. However, the State wouldn't accept the
property
until all the antennas were removed at RCA's expense. This occurred in the
late
1970's. A group of my colleagues went out there to pick up souvenirs.

Walt, W2DU


Thanks, very interesting. Looks like the Ocean Gate site is probably the last
one with chance to be preserved. Rhombics farm is on the marshes, dept. of
wildlife and fisheries took over that, but antennas are still there. We are
trying to turn it into historical landmark and get the museum going at the
building. Hopefully also home for Tesla RC and do some operating from there.
Still a chance.

Yuri, K3BU