If an FAA certificated navaid is removed from aviation usage it is, indeed, de-commissioned as a legal and statutory action. I understand the interesting motive but I sincerely doubt that the FAA would entertain a radiator located within the
What would possibly forstall the decommissioning of these NDB here in the USA would be to have the FAA removed from all administration of the beacons and have the FCC administer them. It would be a start
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Enjoy the Canadian beacons while you. They are scheduled to be decommissioned:
Mike N2MS
Perhaps I'm taking your statement on "nefarious activities" out of context. NDB's are still in use worldwide for aviation purposes. Based upon my loggings, I would say there are currently over 1000 in use in the United States and Canada.
Mark K3MSB
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