[TowerTalk] Name this Antenna

[Dan Hearn]

I saw a similar antenna on a underground building near Denton Tx. The ant
was mounted on a telescoping steel pole extending out of the building. The
area around the building had heavy fencing and appeared to be vacant. I
believe there was a story in the Dallas paper saying that it was part of an
emergency shelter in case of atomic attack. They said that there was a plan
for the Dallas city officials to go there in case of attack and hopefully
continue to run the city (or what was left of it).
73, Dan, N5AR

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[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Craig D. Smith
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2007 8:36 PM
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Subject: [TowerTalk] Name this Antenna


Couldn't really see much detail in the photo, Steve, but from your
description it could be part of the FAA communications system.  The local
regional FAA center here in Longmont, CO has one just as you describe.  I
assume it is used as a backup link between regional centers - have to
believe that the main link is via satellite these days.  The one here has at
least a 50 ft boom, triangular in cross-section as you describe.  It is only
up about 60 ft or in the air, however.  It is used, or at least turned once
in awhile, as it seems to be pointed in a different direction every time I
go by.

          73
                   .... Craig  AC0DS




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