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I pulled this from the Yahoo Group: shortwavesites - The Shortwave Transmitter Site Archive
Some good photos and reading, plus if you're looking for a job + some adventure, there's a job advertised at the bottom!
- shortwavesites
Hi folks,
Some great recent pics of the existing & new (and as yet unfinished)
HCJB Global Kununarra SW Txer site is now available from this link:
HCJB Global Australia - Web Links
Does anyone have the coordinates of the new SW antenna site? It
appears to be quite close to existing site.
Also extracted from this site & another (see below):
Regards
Ian
A Real Curtain Raiser – from Sept 2010 issue of HCJC Global – Voice &
Hands Australia.
By Howard Jones
July 2010 heralded the installation of the long
anticipated TCI Curtain Antenna between
the two 96m tall towers erected in 2008.
A great team of volunteers had arrived on site by plane, car
and caravans from all over Australia to be part of the exciting
task ahead. One young man even joined us from California!
Under the direction of Stephen Sutherland, two groups
were formed to assemble the front and rear elements of
the antenna on the ground. When completed the antenna
was raised a section at a time. It was exciting for the whole
team to watch the antenna being pulled up in ideal weather
conditions by two tractors.
The towers, between which the antenna is suspended, are
117m apart and the antenna’s front and back elements
hang from two cables 8m apart. These cables are anchored
at the base of each tower by concrete blocks weighing a
total of 8 tonnes.
by Howard Jones
The front of the antenna consists of 16 Dipoles which
transmit the signal. The back Reflecting Screen, which
consists of 83 horizontal wires suspended by 9 vertical wires,
acts like a mirror and reflects the transmitted signal forward.
A Slewing Switch enables the transmitted signal to be sent
out in five different directions without turning the antenna,
thus allowing the antenna to beam its signal in an arc from
India all the way across to Japan.
As a Team we gave thanks to God for the completion of the
antenna and the provision and safety of the volunteers who
worked tirelessly to achieve a great result.
ALSO: from page 5 – Shortwave Expansion Taking Shape
HCJB Australia’s new Broadcast Facility continues to progress.
The front page of this newsletter features an article about our newly erected
TCI 611 antenna, affectionately known as ‘the Croatian antenna’.
I had the privilege of visiting our broadcast site at Kununurra in
July and to watch the
team complete the erection of this incredible piece of engineering. I
have to say it’s one of the
highlights of my visit! Words can barely describe the overwhelming
sensation you get when standing.
underneath this amazing structure which, when completed, will enable
us to transmit a far stronger and more
consistent signal than we do now.
It’s called a ‘high gain antenna’ which means it will have a more
concentrated signal. Can you imagine standing
under an intricately woven 80 metre tall by 98 metre wide spider web
(without the spiders!)?
It has the versatility (via a slewing mechanism) to cover the whole
continent of India right across to Japan.
Incredible!
Update of Native Title negotiations
As you know, we are waiting on the granting of permission for
easements that will enable us to proceed with
the High Tension Power Line to our new transmitter building.
Recently our Kununurra Site Manager, Peter Michalke, met with the
traditional owners of the land and their
legal representative to discuss this issue. These ladies later visited
our site at Kununurra and spent time
looking at our property and asking questions. The meeting went very
well and they were pleased to share
time with us. In the traditions of Aboriginal culture, we expect the
ladies to discuss this more widely in their
community before passing a decision to the MG Corporation.
This was a major step forward. Please give thanks that the meeting
took place and pray for God’s enabling for smooth passage through to
the legal stages. Please continue to pray that this issue will be
resolved quickly and
favourably.
HC100 – Delivery in sight
As many of you would know, we are also in the process of refurbishing
an additional HC100 transmitter,
which is currently at our Technology Centre in Elkhart, USA. We were
excited to receive just this week
photographs of some of its components undergoing some TLC. Word from
our US colleagues indicates we
will hopefully see this transmitter begin its journey to us in March
2011. We are very thankful for our team in
Elkhart that is overseeing the work on our new transmitter. Your
support has enabled us to supply the funds
necessary do this.
From Dec 2010 issue of HCJC Global – Voice & Hands Australia
POWERING AHEAD by Peter Penford
Construction of the high tension power line to our new
transmitter site has finally got the green light. Traditional
owners of land next to our farm property recently reached
agreement with HCJB that resulted in them withdrawing
objections to the granting of two easements across their
land – one for power and the other for fire brigade access.
Praise God!
Government paperwork has yet to be signed but Miriuwung
Gajerrong Corporation’s approval enables us, and Horizon
Power, to move ahead with this project. Horizon Power
anticipate completing the power line by Christmas.
Skilled tradesman - HCJB, Kununurra WA
Are you looking to use your trade skills in mission? HCJB Australia is
seeking a person with a trade background who has a core skill in any
of the following areas: electrical, mechanical, engineering, farming
(or other forms of land management), construction, rigging, plumbing
etc. We are currently building a new broadcast facility in Kununurra,
Western Australia. Although you may have a key role using your core
skills, you will also support activities of other aspects of the
project (as part of a team), bringing an adaptability and willingness
to turn your hand to other areas. HCJB Australia is an international,
interdenominational, Not for Profit, Christian organisation, serving
as Radio Broadcaster to the Asia Pacific region. As HCJB Australia is
a Christian mission, the successful applicant will be required to
raise their own support or have the capacity to be self-funded. The
position is for a 3 year term. More information can be obtained from
Sondy Ward at sward @ hcjb.org.au it or phone 03 8720 8000. Mar 02,
2011 at 06:01 PM
Some good photos and reading, plus if you're looking for a job + some adventure, there's a job advertised at the bottom!
- shortwavesites
Hi folks,
Some great recent pics of the existing & new (and as yet unfinished)
HCJB Global Kununarra SW Txer site is now available from this link:
HCJB Global Australia - Web Links
Does anyone have the coordinates of the new SW antenna site? It
appears to be quite close to existing site.
Also extracted from this site & another (see below):
Regards
Ian
A Real Curtain Raiser – from Sept 2010 issue of HCJC Global – Voice &
Hands Australia.
By Howard Jones
July 2010 heralded the installation of the long
anticipated TCI Curtain Antenna between
the two 96m tall towers erected in 2008.
A great team of volunteers had arrived on site by plane, car
and caravans from all over Australia to be part of the exciting
task ahead. One young man even joined us from California!
Under the direction of Stephen Sutherland, two groups
were formed to assemble the front and rear elements of
the antenna on the ground. When completed the antenna
was raised a section at a time. It was exciting for the whole
team to watch the antenna being pulled up in ideal weather
conditions by two tractors.
The towers, between which the antenna is suspended, are
117m apart and the antenna’s front and back elements
hang from two cables 8m apart. These cables are anchored
at the base of each tower by concrete blocks weighing a
total of 8 tonnes.
by Howard Jones
The front of the antenna consists of 16 Dipoles which
transmit the signal. The back Reflecting Screen, which
consists of 83 horizontal wires suspended by 9 vertical wires,
acts like a mirror and reflects the transmitted signal forward.
A Slewing Switch enables the transmitted signal to be sent
out in five different directions without turning the antenna,
thus allowing the antenna to beam its signal in an arc from
India all the way across to Japan.
As a Team we gave thanks to God for the completion of the
antenna and the provision and safety of the volunteers who
worked tirelessly to achieve a great result.
ALSO: from page 5 – Shortwave Expansion Taking Shape
HCJB Australia’s new Broadcast Facility continues to progress.
The front page of this newsletter features an article about our newly erected
TCI 611 antenna, affectionately known as ‘the Croatian antenna’.
I had the privilege of visiting our broadcast site at Kununurra in
July and to watch the
team complete the erection of this incredible piece of engineering. I
have to say it’s one of the
highlights of my visit! Words can barely describe the overwhelming
sensation you get when standing.
underneath this amazing structure which, when completed, will enable
us to transmit a far stronger and more
consistent signal than we do now.
It’s called a ‘high gain antenna’ which means it will have a more
concentrated signal. Can you imagine standing
under an intricately woven 80 metre tall by 98 metre wide spider web
(without the spiders!)?
It has the versatility (via a slewing mechanism) to cover the whole
continent of India right across to Japan.
Incredible!
Update of Native Title negotiations
As you know, we are waiting on the granting of permission for
easements that will enable us to proceed with
the High Tension Power Line to our new transmitter building.
Recently our Kununurra Site Manager, Peter Michalke, met with the
traditional owners of the land and their
legal representative to discuss this issue. These ladies later visited
our site at Kununurra and spent time
looking at our property and asking questions. The meeting went very
well and they were pleased to share
time with us. In the traditions of Aboriginal culture, we expect the
ladies to discuss this more widely in their
community before passing a decision to the MG Corporation.
This was a major step forward. Please give thanks that the meeting
took place and pray for God’s enabling for smooth passage through to
the legal stages. Please continue to pray that this issue will be
resolved quickly and
favourably.
HC100 – Delivery in sight
As many of you would know, we are also in the process of refurbishing
an additional HC100 transmitter,
which is currently at our Technology Centre in Elkhart, USA. We were
excited to receive just this week
photographs of some of its components undergoing some TLC. Word from
our US colleagues indicates we
will hopefully see this transmitter begin its journey to us in March
2011. We are very thankful for our team in
Elkhart that is overseeing the work on our new transmitter. Your
support has enabled us to supply the funds
necessary do this.
From Dec 2010 issue of HCJC Global – Voice & Hands Australia
POWERING AHEAD by Peter Penford
Construction of the high tension power line to our new
transmitter site has finally got the green light. Traditional
owners of land next to our farm property recently reached
agreement with HCJB that resulted in them withdrawing
objections to the granting of two easements across their
land – one for power and the other for fire brigade access.
Praise God!
Government paperwork has yet to be signed but Miriuwung
Gajerrong Corporation’s approval enables us, and Horizon
Power, to move ahead with this project. Horizon Power
anticipate completing the power line by Christmas.
Skilled tradesman - HCJB, Kununurra WA
Are you looking to use your trade skills in mission? HCJB Australia is
seeking a person with a trade background who has a core skill in any
of the following areas: electrical, mechanical, engineering, farming
(or other forms of land management), construction, rigging, plumbing
etc. We are currently building a new broadcast facility in Kununurra,
Western Australia. Although you may have a key role using your core
skills, you will also support activities of other aspects of the
project (as part of a team), bringing an adaptability and willingness
to turn your hand to other areas. HCJB Australia is an international,
interdenominational, Not for Profit, Christian organisation, serving
as Radio Broadcaster to the Asia Pacific region. As HCJB Australia is
a Christian mission, the successful applicant will be required to
raise their own support or have the capacity to be self-funded. The
position is for a 3 year term. More information can be obtained from
Sondy Ward at sward @ hcjb.org.au it or phone 03 8720 8000. Mar 02,
2011 at 06:01 PM
