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Sandy Heath (also Droitwich and Fenton)
Pictures taken by Stuart Winsor (and contributed by Jim Pole)
Sandy Heath in 1989, when 40kW Marconi UHF77 transmitters were replaced by Pye (Varian) pulser transmitters (broadcasting analogue television):-
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The temporary container for transmitters used to carry the analogue television service during changeover of transmitters in the building:-
The pulser unit from a new Pye transmitter at Sandy Heath prior to Stuart Winsor building a "chinese copy" for installation at Sutton Coldfield.
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Removal of pulser:-
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Installation of Harris DX50 for Virgin at Droitwich:-
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Pye 1kW UHF analogue television relay at Fenton prior replacement with 1kW LGT:-
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