[SJDXA] Ocean Gate

[Bob Schenck N2OO]

I just got the following regarding the old WOO transmit site in Ocean Gate.

Hmmmmmmmmm

 

Fellow Hams,

 

We are in danger of losing perhaps the world's best radio location QTH - old
WOO Ocean Gate, NJ AT&T Long Lines transmitting site.

 

Just brief outline. The site is on the mouth of Toms River flowing into the
Barnegat Bay, just below of town of Toms River. It is peninsula about 175
acres, surrounded by another about 200 acres of salty marshes. Channels
supply salt water to flood the plain. Absolutely quiet, no man made noise.
See the photos athttp://www.teslaradio.org/site.htm

 

Two story building, like a fortress was housing 10 and 50 kW transmitters
that fed some 45 Rhombics, 5 Discones, two wire LP on 100' towers, with 1
5/8 heliax. Building has about 2 acre fenced off area. Building and antenna
fields were designated historical sites. There will be no residential or
industrial developments there.

 

The site was leased to Tesla Radio Foundation and Museum by the township,
for two years, and then extended for five years. More info about the project
is atwww.TeslaRadio.org  web site. We were trying to have the AT&T and Tesla
Museum, Club house and competitive M/M station there. I was not able to
devote planned time and resources to get the project off the ground due to
family and business problems and commitments. There was some vandalism done
to the site. Township is getting concerned that not much was done to
preserve the site and is looking for more reassurances that project will be
progressing.

 

What I have done so far, we have registered NFP Foundation 501 (c)3, have a
bank account, PO Box 9, calls N2EE and NT1E. Now with my involvement with
MountainView Resort and getting up in the age, I will not be able to devote
as much time as I was hoping for (retiring there). We are trying to solicit
more members and work with other Tesla groups, but more hands and heads are
needed.

 

This is perhaps last call trying to save this magnificent and historical
site and build world best radioclub station.

 

I can see some possibilities:

1. Expand the club with active members, solicit donations.

2. Group or club take over, perhaps Curacao style (shares).

3. Someone purchase the building and site.

4. ???

 

I am willing to help in any way I can, especially in the technical aspects,
antenna and station design, logistics, etc. I have rigs and hardware to
equip MM.

 

We also have nice, historical beach house around the corner from the site,
which we would consider selling. Perfect place for contester to retire and
dominate the bands.

 

If you are interested and can help, please come to our Tesla Radiofest BBQ
this Saturday, July 23, at MountainView Resort in Glen Spey,
NYwww.MVmanor.com  and lets try to figure out how to save this Radio Jewell.

 

Yuri Blanarovich, K3BU

President Tesla RC

cell 973 220 0087

 

 

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

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www.cafepress.com/cqdx

 

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