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The images on this page were kindly supplied by Finbar, and show a number of the beacons that are operating in the Donegal area of Ireland. This includes shots of the NDBs at Sligo, Carrickfin, Finner Camp, and also the DGPS beacon on Tory Island. The Sligo NDB was recently replaced with a brand new one, and below you will see some wonderful images of both the old and new ones. I'm very grateful to Finbar for sharing these wonderful shots with us, and for allowing me to display them here in the Beaconworld Photo Gallery. |
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NOTE# All of the following pictures are copyright Finbar O'Connor, and should not be re-produced with out first obtaining the permission of the owner - please ask me for his contact details if you should require them. |
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 CFN on 361 kHzCarrikfin, Donegal. This beacon serves Carrickfin Airport in Donegal, and is located at N55.0238 W008.2021. (478.0kb) |
 FNR on 402 kHzFinner Army Camp, Donegal. This beacon serves the Irish Army's Finner Camp, and is located at N54.3000 W008.1400. (378.0kb) |
 SLG on 384 kHzSligo, Donegal. This shot shows the base mounting of the old NDB at Sligo, it was amazing just how well this got out considering that it just used a fairly simple whip antenna. The offsets on this old NDB were 1020 Hz (398.0kb) |
 SLG on 384 kHzSligo Airport, Donegal. Another shot of the old whip antenna used at Sligo, which is located at N54.1643 W008.3528. (251.0kb) |
 Tory Island DGPS on 288.5 kHzThis DGPS Beacon was a former Marine NDB site, and is located just off the north coast of Ireland. (484.0kb) |
 Tory Island DGPS on 288.5 kHzThis shot shows how the 'T' type antenna is mounted between the lattice tower and the Lighthouse itself. (353.0kb) |
 The New Sligo NDB on 384.0 kHzThis shot shows the new Sligo NDB, which has now replaced the old whip antenna. Here you can see the lower part of the mast. (594.0kb) |
 The New Sligo NDB on 384.0 kHzThis shot shows the base of the mast, and the Transmitter housing of the NDB. (345.0kb) |
 The New Sligo NDB on 384.0 kHzThis is a very impressive shot, you can even see the earth wire connecting the base to the radials. (333.0kb) |
 The New Sligo NDB on 384.0 kHzA more distant view of the new tower and surroundings. (390.0kb) |
 The New Sligo NDB on 384.0 kHzAnother shot of the full installation, this time from another angle. (362.0kb) |
 The New Sligo NDB on 384.0 kHzA cracking shot of the old NDB, now laid to rest alongside the newer installation. (359.0kb) |
 The New Sligo NDB on 384.0 kHzThis shot shows a really good close up of the Nav Light Transformer on the new NDB. (249.0kb) |
 The New Sligo NDB on 384.0 kHzA graphic comparison of the old and new. On the ground is the old NDB whip antenna, whilst in the background the new NDB stands proud. (413.0kb) |
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