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Focus Diode · 16th Aug 2013, 9:00 pm

A great catch Colourking. Amazing to think such an installation remains in excellent condition over the years. I wonder if the arrays are chimney mounted or on a tower in the garden?

I was speaking to a colleague a couple of years back who comes from the far west of Northern Ireland. I was told they were still viewing 405 as late as 1978 (Brougher Mountain 625 UHF opened on 06-10-78). They could receive BBC1 NI, Ulster and RTE-1 on 405 VHF. When they went UHF colour they gained BBC-2 but lost RTE!

I've heard about many complex aerial systems erected to receive UK TV in the Republic of Ireland (usually the West Wales VHF transmitters). Amazing to think at least one of these has survived.

Cheers and thanks to you all for uploading your great photos. Look forward to seeing more.
Brian

16th Aug 2013, 9:00 pm	#18
Focus Diode Octode Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Borough of Gateshead, UK. Posts: 1,420	Re: 405-Line VHF Aerials in 2013 A great catch Colourking. Amazing to think such an installation remains in excellent condition over the years. I wonder if the arrays are chimney mounted or on a tower in the garden? I was speaking to a colleague a couple of years back who comes from the far west of Northern Ireland. I was told they were still viewing 405 as late as 1978 (Brougher Mountain 625 UHF opened on 06-10-78). They could receive BBC1 NI, Ulster and RTE-1 on 405 VHF. When they went UHF colour they gained BBC-2 but lost RTE! I've heard about many complex aerial systems erected to receive UK TV in the Republic of Ireland (usually the West Wales VHF transmitters). Amazing to think at least one of these has survived. Cheers and thanks to you all for uploading your great photos. Look forward to seeing more. Brian