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Tower Tour - KGNW & KJR
VashonRadio.comTower Tour - KGNW & KJR |
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Driving up to the tower site, this was originally a strawberry farm |
The original KQIN transmitter building is on the right. It now houses the KGNW DX50 transmitter. The building on the left houses the KJR DX50 transmitter. The shared center tower (both stations use all 3 towers) is between the two buidlings. I used to pick strawberries where the buildings now stand. |
Originally Built in 1985 fot then KQIN. This is now a shared tower site. Calls: KGNW (Originally KQIN) Calls: KJR Click on any Photo to enlarge, opens in new window. |
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KJR Building housing the antenna phasing equipment and a very well traveled DX50 Transmitter. This is the fourth transmitter site KJR has had in 15 years. The backup generator is located on the back side of the building. |
This is the KGNW transmitter building with Onan generator in front. |
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To the left is view inside the KJR building. Two DX50 transmitters are on the right. The Phaser is on the left. |
This is the Northwest tower. Both stations share all towers |
Shared Center Tower |
Northwest Tower Base |
Southeast Tower Base |
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* Built date refers to when station transmitter site was built on Vashon Island. Not the date the station license was issued. |
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Tower, Building Photos and Text by Steven Allen. KJR Transmitter photo by Dave Grytness |
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