UK Broadcast Transmission

THE TRANSMISSION GALLERY

Foxdale MF Isle of Man NGR: SC300779 Maps: Google  Bing (Ord Surv)   Site Height: 164m       Structure Height: 55m Digital TV: National Radio: Local Radio: Manx Radio: 1368kHz   Digital Radio: Comments:

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April 2006

The site is just south of the Archallagan Plantation which is south and central to the Island and in a slightly elevated position. The installation comprises two monopoles oriented roughly east - southeast / west - northwest, each with its own matching housing. The Transmitter building is fairly uninspiring and of recent construction. I understand from the locals that the site has been used since the 1960's for this service. Foxdale UHF is a separate site.

Meanwhile, inside the transmitter building...

The PIE rack (Programme Input Equipment)

Harris MW10

Harris DX10

Phasing and aerial monitoring

10kW dummy load

Foxdale UHF

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