AT+T as well as the Baby Bells all have radio clubs...reaching out to them
would prolly be very helpful.
Have Fun,
dave
wa3gin
w5kft@nts-online.net wrote:
> I am working on a research project about the hundreds of
> microwave sites that were built by AT&T Long Lines Division in
> the 1960's in conjunction with the Department of Defense. These
> are the sites, I think there were about 1600 of them, that had the
> hardened concrete buildings with AC generators and the huge four
> legged self supporting towers up to 400 feet tall. The vast majority
> of these towers are in rural and remote locations, away from all
> urban population centers.
>
> Amateur radio operators working in a variety of capacities
> were involved in the engineering, construction, and operation of
> these sites. I am trying to get in touch with any of these folks.
>
> I would like to get in contact with any present or former AT&T
> employees, DOD employees, contractors, vendors, etc etc. that
> had any contact or experience with these sites. I want to get
> information about the sites, old pictures, route maps, trivia
> information about these Cold War facilities.
>
> If you have any information about these tower sites, please get
> in contact with me on a direct basis.......any internet info or
> websites related to these towers would also be appreciated.
>
> Bryan Edwards W5KFT
> Lubbock, Texas
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