We have a town named Ventnor in New Jersey USA - on the water in Southern part of the state. When I first saw your video title I figured you must be visiting !
A good excuse to see if the two are linked - and they are ! 1889 the wife of the boss of the land company owning the area had recently been to UK Ventnor, and suggested the name which was adopted for what is now Ventnor City, New Jersey ! Thanks Wikipedia ! The same website tells us that UK Ventnor could have been named in 1617 after the family owning the area "le Vyntener". Maybe something to do with wine making ? Great to hear from you John !
Hello. I have one of those stacked folded dipoles. I can`t say, but I think it`s for 2 meters. It is broken in places and needs cleaning, but it is complete. It came from a farm in New Jersey, along with 46 ft. of tower. I bought the whole thing for $100. Cheers and thanks for the view of the countryside. My mother`s family (Condit) came from Wales to North America in the 1600`s. Always wanted to travel there and see the old sod. 73, KC3BXZ.
I am impressed that not only do they have a fantastic location which they have worked long and hard to get set up, it is even ( at least partially ) powered by solar panels along with the generator ! Eat your heart out Tesla ! Yes you have to get in there somehow, Ray - perhaps dress up as a cow, but one equipped with wire cutters ?
@Steve Terry Thanks for that ! Sounds worth doing, as there are smaller models that are hardly noticeable but still give a good output - hopefully something that will be tried out up there ?
There is a new video up about the location, you can find it by looking for this title on youtube: "Cold War Secret Nuclear Bunker History & Tour - RAF Ventnor R1 ROTOR Isle of Wight" also the link in the video's description to the 28dayslater website shows some photos from back then and more recent. A bit scrolling down shows the signals room which seem to have two icom or yaesu brand receivers and a rotor unit on top. Almost looks like there was some HAM activity back then. 73 J-W the PA3...
I'd love to see inside the building too. I have never seen inside a transmitter tower building but have always wondered what equipment is in them and how it's all wired up. I will be having a holiday on the Isle of Wight in March next year but it's with family on the east side so I doubt I will get any where near Ventnor. If you ever get in, you must post a vid of it :)
Great vid Ray, i have just got myself an Icom 110 euro to listen to the air traffic and the local airstrip near me (Rochester), took it down to Icom and had the firmware upgraded so it picks up the new 8.33Khz spacing and like you said it's all on AM. I am now back in the UK for good, but that's another story for another day, all i can say it got slightly dangerous where i was. Andy M0HLG.
Hello matey! Sorry our phone call was short when you phoned about my email to fix my 736R I was at a wedding of all places! Otherwise I would have chatted for a bit longer! Anyway nice video, I’ve recorded your call so if I ever hear you on the air I’ll say Hi :) Regards, Ben.
Hi Ray, Nice location. I would love to have a piece of land at that location. Stick a nice multi-band antenna up and work the world. :) Great little video 73 from Florida Joe KN4IFI
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We have a town named Ventnor in New Jersey USA - on the water in Southern part of the state. When I first saw your video title I figured you must be visiting !
A good excuse to see if the two are linked - and they are ! 1889 the wife of the boss of the land company owning the area had recently been to UK Ventnor, and suggested the name which was adopted for what is now Ventnor City, New Jersey ! Thanks Wikipedia ! The same website tells us that UK Ventnor could have been named in 1617 after the family owning the area "le Vyntener". Maybe something to do with wine making ? Great to hear from you John !
Phil Dodd that’s fantastic ! Thank you for that. :)
There's only one thing wrong with this video.... it's too short! I love all that stuff. Great video mate! :)
Thanks!
Hello Ray I love the Isle of Wight I love Sandown the best
callum tew the island is lovely.
Hello. I have one of those stacked folded dipoles. I can`t say, but I think it`s for 2 meters. It is broken in places and needs cleaning, but it is complete. It came from a farm in New Jersey, along with 46 ft. of tower. I bought the whole thing for $100. Cheers and thanks for the view of the countryside. My mother`s family (Condit) came from Wales to North America in the 1600`s. Always wanted to travel there and see the old sod. 73, KC3BXZ.
1fanger excellent! Thanks for commenting.
interesting - i love the GB3IW repeater, it has some amazing coverage and its nice to see where its located.
I'll be there again in a few weeks.
@@g4nsj Fantastic ! I hope you have better weather and a great time ! Bring a mobile and I'll keep my ears out :) 2E0FWE 73
Thanks for sharing and nice to see you out of the workshop 😁
TRIPPLE JAY it’s nice to have escaped for a while!
I love Weymouth that is my favourite place
I have been a lot higher then that, but that was a long time ago! Nice one Ray.
bob4jjjj cheers!
And you even professionally added the sound on again from your office!
Mark Barden the wind blew the original audio away!
@@g4nsj your videos are nothing short of remarkable. Well played as usual.
I live in Ventnor. We have had such great weather. A pity you missed it.
Chris Grant I was also there in May, and it was lovely. 🌞
I am impressed that not only do they have a fantastic location which they have worked long and hard to get set up, it is even ( at least partially ) powered by solar panels along with the generator ! Eat your heart out Tesla ! Yes you have to get in there somehow, Ray - perhaps dress up as a cow, but one equipped with wire cutters ?
Phil Dodd I believe it’s now running from the mains supply. 🐄
@Steve Terry Thanks for that ! Sounds worth doing, as there are smaller models that are hardly noticeable but still give a good output - hopefully something that will be tried out up there ?
Reminds me of home office hilltop sites, Yes would be good to see what kit they use etc.
I remember hill-top sites. I used to wonder what they were, and what went on inside!
Hi, thanks for the video, I thought you were not allowed out in the sunlight...
Regards, from Ray GW6IYP in North West Wales.
Ray Welshman hi, Ray!
There is a new video up about the location, you can find it by looking for this title on youtube: "Cold War Secret Nuclear Bunker History & Tour - RAF Ventnor R1 ROTOR Isle of Wight" also the link in the video's description to the 28dayslater website shows some photos from back then and more recent. A bit scrolling down shows the signals room which seem to have two icom or yaesu brand receivers and a rotor unit on top. Almost looks like there was some HAM activity back then. 73 J-W the PA3...
Excellent, thanks!
I'd love to see inside the building too. I have never seen inside a transmitter tower building but have always wondered what equipment is in them and how it's all wired up. I will be having a holiday on the Isle of Wight in March next year but it's with family on the east side so I doubt I will get any where near Ventnor. If you ever get in, you must post a vid of it :)
JohnnyX50 indeed, I will!
@@g4nsj Yay :D
Great vid Ray, i have just got myself an Icom 110 euro to listen to the air traffic and the local airstrip near me (Rochester), took it down to Icom and had the firmware upgraded so it picks up the new 8.33Khz spacing and like you said it's all on AM. I am now back in the UK for good, but that's another story for another day, all i can say it got slightly dangerous where i was. Andy M0HLG.
Brilliant place to have a look around.
First time I've seen you out and about in a video! :-)
I try not to frighten people by appearing in the videos!
Jason Alannah yes, I remember him.
Hello matey! Sorry our phone call was short when you phoned about my email to fix my 736R I was at a wedding of all places! Otherwise I would have chatted for a bit longer! Anyway nice video, I’ve recorded your call so if I ever hear you on the air I’ll say Hi :)
Regards,
Ben.
Hi Ben, no problem. It's nice to hear from you. Cheers, Ray.
It would be great to have a look round the ATC Radio building as well.
Maybe a local Amateur Radio Club can arrange a visit in the future?
Good thought.
That repeater should cover a good range, especially being at that height.
RGC198 yes, it covers a lot of the south coast.
I love the fact that they have put "G4NSJ" proof gates there Ray😁 I'm sure G4FFE likes the video.Catch up soon . 73 Ian Harling.G7HFS
Ian Harling Leon loves the video! 😃
@@g4nsj I love the video too.Hope you had a great time on the Isle of Wight
Ian Harling thanks Ian. Talk soon.
A good video Ray, thanks. I might be wrong, but I think the thumbs down culprit is no other than Mr Carlson himself!
Haha, you could be right!
Hi Ray, Nice location. I would love to have a piece of land at that location. Stick a nice multi-band antenna up and work the world. :) Great little video 73 from Florida Joe KN4IFI
Joseph Rostochak thanks, Joe. How about a house up there! Wow!
@@g4nsj Would that be great to have a morning cup of coffee with a view like that? Wow is right. :)
Thought you were going to string an old time wire and play some music.
KD0LRG good idea!
Cheers Ray, do some more OB's...👍
Yes, I think I will.
Bet if you talked to the right people they would give you a tour
So that's what England looks like but where was the Queen?