LORAN-C transmitter Estartit

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LORAN-C transmitter Estartit is the Zulu secondary station of the Mediterrean Sea LORAN-C Chain ( GRI 7990). It use a transmission power of 165 kW. Estartit LORAN-C transmitter, situated near Estartit at (42°3′37″N, 3°12′16″E). Estartit LORAN-C transmitter uses as antenna a 190.5 metre ( 625 ft) tall mast radiator.

(As a historical note, this antenna was demolished with explosives several years ago and the last time i looked it was still in the position where it fell. I am not sure of the exact date, can't find a link to it, but i estimate about year 2000. I was witness to it while returning in a boat from the Medes Islands ).

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