Ilfracombe Radio Callsign "GIL"
500-1855-2182KHz
Ilfracombe Radio on MF was an early casualty of closedown's.
It ceased operations on 500kHz on 29th November and 2182 KHz on December 31st 1986.
Although a VHF service continued for a time remotely controlled.
It ceased operations on 500kHz on 29th November and 2182 KHz on December 31st 1986.
Although a VHF service continued for a time remotely controlled.
The three pictures below show the exhibition in Ilfracombe Museum of an operating desk and radio bits & pieces.
My thanks to Sara Hodson the Museum Manager for sending me the pictures it is much appreciated.The images are © Ilfracombe Museum.
My thanks to Sara Hodson the Museum Manager for sending me the pictures it is much appreciated.The images are © Ilfracombe Museum.
The three photographs below are © Geoff Valentine G0UVX
Click on each small image to see a larger version.
Click on each small image to see a larger version.
Picture of Ilfracombe Radio taken 3rd March 2004 © Robert Maskill G4PYR
The Building is now home to the Ariel Music Centre click HERE to visit their web site.
The pictures below show the Harbour Masters Office and the old Coastguard lookout building at Ilfracombe Harbour © Robert Maskill G4PYR
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