[BC] WWV?

[RLO2L@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/16/2006 3:15:46 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
N0JAA at aol.com writes:

Does  anyone know where I can find photos of WWV's transmitters?

Thanks,  Paul.




Paul:
 
Many years ago, while on vacation in the Ft. Collins area, my wife and I  
were driving around out in the countryside and came upon this antenna farm out  
in the country. The front gate was open and no one seemed to be around this  
Saturday afternoon. So I drove in and parked, and walked in the door. I was in a 
 large multi-vehicle garage. 
 
One wall was nothing but vacuum tubes on shelves. The tubes were of all  
different types and manufacturer.
 
As I wander along a hallway, I came to what was a large transmitter  gallery. 
Transmitters on raised platforms on both sides. I strolled along until  I 
came to a room with a large window and older man sitting at a telegraph key  and 
a croupiers cap in. Very intent on what he was doing.
 
Finally, he looked up and I though he was going to pass out. His expression  
defied description. He slowly laid down his croupiers cap, came to the door of 
 the office and asked, "who in the hell are you and how did you get in here!" 
 After some exchange of pleasantries, I was accommodated to a very complete 
tour  of the WWV facility and even took many pictures with my poloroid camera. 
 
Perhaps the most amazing was the antenna tuning shack for the 60 Khz.  
Transmitter. He opened to door to the large silo shaped building. Around the  side 
walls were numerous
4' flourescent tubes, simply lying against the walls at about a 30 degree  
angle to the floor.
 
None of which were connected to anything! Simply, tubes lying against the  
wall and all lit very brightly!
 
I have no idea where those picture are today but if pressed, I imagine they  
could be found.  

Russel L.  O'Toole, P.C.
R&M Consulting


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