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Location DB >
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NRL Satellite Dishes
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created by Caput_58
on 8/10/2003 8:20 PM
last modified by mentok
on 11/5/2008 10:03 PM
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Publically Viewable |
This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
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Hidden amongst suburban sprawl, the NRL site is an impressive sight to behold. It is reminiscent of a low-budget sci-fi film. However, it is long past it's heyday and is now being reduced to rubble. The large dish antenna is said to be 60' across, and approximately 50'-60' in height. There were numerous support buildings, including a barracks and a control room.
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Type: Complex
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: forget it
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rust unsafe flooring falling to your death
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- Giant satellite dishes - Electronic relics - Great views - A fun and easy climb
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fences locked gates the owner and the caretaker
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Built on a former Nike missile base, this experimental satellite facility was commissioned by the Naval Research Laboratory. Construction was completed in 1967. During the Vietnam War, it was used as part of "Compass Link," a project which allowed the Department of Defense to transmit high quality tactical aerial imagery from Vietnam. In late 2004, the owner demolished the control and barrack buildings. In 2005, the owner sold the the dishes, not the land, on eBay. The winning bidder was to be given scrapping rights to both dishes and several wooden utility poles. However, the winner of the auction (at a whopping $130) was a historical collector. He backed out of the agreement, leaving the dishes intact. Demolition of the dishes began in September of 2007.
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The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location.
This location has not yet been rated by a moderator.
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This location's validation is current. It was last validated by
Emperor Wang on 11/7/2008 2:59 PM.
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on Nov 7 08 at 14:59, Emperor Wang validated this location on Nov 7 08 at 7:26, Bry updated a story on Nov 7 08 at 7:24, Bry updated a story on Nov 7 08 at 7:22, Bry updated a story on Nov 6 08 at 1:26, Opheliaism validated this location on Nov 5 08 at 22:03, mentok changed the following: Status, Recommendation on Nov 5 08 at 22:02, mentok updated a story on Nov 5 08 at 22:02, mentok updated a story on Nov 5 08 at 22:02, mentok updated a story on Oct 30 08 at 21:20, Emperor Wang validated this location
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