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Cefn Du panorama
On the top of this hill, Marconi had a long wave transmitter station built. In December 1921 they sent a signal to Waroonga Australia without any relay stations. It took 160kW to transmit the 12,500 miles.
For many years Waunfawr (Cefn Du) was the most important long wave station in Britain. A great deal of knowledge was gained there from practical experience.
The site on Cefn Du is extremely exposed to the elements. Consequently ice damage to the masts became a major problem during winter conditions. The station was closed in 1938 and unfortunately all the transmitting equipment has been removed. All that is left now is a few ruins.
Cefn Du panorama
On the top of this hill, Marconi had a long wave transmitter station built. In December 1921 they sent a signal to Waroonga Australia without any relay stations. It took 160kW to transmit the 12,500 miles.
For many years Waunfawr (Cefn Du) was the most important long wave station in Britain. A great deal of knowledge was gained there from practical experience.
The site on Cefn Du is extremely exposed to the elements. Consequently ice damage to the masts became a major problem during winter conditions. The station was closed in 1938 and unfortunately all the transmitting equipment has been removed. All that is left now is a few ruins.