41chevy Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Since I got a forced 2 weeks off becuase of the economy , we went back to Camp Hero to see more of "Robs Radar". Got a tour of the inside of the tower and the array (it's steel!). I definatly need one to grill on..... Heres some pics the last 2 are photos of photos, I took over 60 more. I joined the volenteer group to help set it up as a museum, mainly so I can crawl all over it. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 boy,,looks like someone helped themselves,,sorry bout your involuntary vacation,,,too bad polititions dont need to do that,,would save us some good money.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 boy,,looks like someone helped themselves,,sorry bout your involuntary vacation,,,too bad polititions dont need to do that,,would save us some good money.bobI took 1/2 as vacation so only lost 1 weeks pay.....Most of the pieces from the the cabinets was used in the Nike Ajax or Nike Hercules sites that were all over Long Island or scrapped as being obsolete. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Rob's been out standing in the radar field for years. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Pretty standard in layout of radar stations. Some of that stuff looks very similar to what I work with daily. I like the "cable chases" in the ceiling. Very standard military style layout.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I'm gonna turn this picture over. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I took 1/2 as vacation so only lost 1 weeks pay.....Most of the pieces from the the cabinets was used in the Nike Ajax or Nike Hercules sites that were all over Long Island or scrapped as being obsolete. Pauloh ok,,well then i guess we can live with that,,my company fedex freight is doing some really funky stuff rite now,trying to save a buck,but seems thier just tripping over the buck to pick up penny,s Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 I'm gonna turn this picture over.It was the other way cuz the radar dogs were in a tall row not a flat row. those are the frikazee moniters Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I noticed it appears the floor tiles being removed. Back in the days of this facility's operation, they were asbestos containing materials most likely manufactured by Johns-Manville corp. They are being removed everywhere right now.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I noticed it appears the floor tiles being removed. Back in the days of this facility's operation, they were asbestos containing materials most likely manufactured by Johns-Manville corp. They are being removed everywhere right now.Robya,,people nownays,,like to waste time on unnessesary.BS.then replace them with more poison china products lol just my oppinion.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 I noticed it appears the floor tiles being removed. Back in the days of this facility's operation, they were asbestos containing materials most likely manufactured by Johns-Manville corp. They are being removed everywhere right now.RobThe pipe and duct insulation, ceiling tiles, floor tiles and the concrete /asbestos shingles on the base buildings. Media blasting all the concrete and sealing it to encapsulate the asbestos fibers added to increase the strength. Surprised no ones mentioned the lead based solder in the remaining equipment or plumbing We worry about that and then fill up on smokes and micky dees.........go figure. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 At least its not fully gutted. The old rail substations in the city were ransacked because they were chock full of copper.I bet there is still some really neat stuff in there. Id like a look at the waveguides and klystrons. Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Doubt there is a klystron left in the place. That is the most expensive part of the system. Lots of precious metal inside, hence the expense.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Doubt there is a klystron left in the place. That is the most expensive part of the system. Lots of precious metal inside, hence the expense.Robklystron? I got a shoe box full off that, can't give it away. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I just wonder if this radar spotted any UFO's during it's day. Truman was big in UFO crap. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 klystron? I got a shoe box full off that, can't give it away.You're thinking "Cling Ons" in your shoebox. Most think that hobby is gross and I can't understand why you would collect such a thing.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 You're thinking "Cling Ons" in your shoebox. Most think that hobby is gross and I can't understand why you would collect such a thing.Robactually, I have no idea what klyston or cling ons are, but I do have a shoe box with old baseball cards from the '60's. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 A "klystron" is a very stable with a high gain power amplifyer used in the microwave regions of the RF spectrum. This is why they roast hot dogs so well and quick. They are also pretty good at illuminatiing targets at great range"Cling ons" can be avoided by keeping your asshole hairs trimmed short.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 A "klystron" is a very stable with a high gain power amplifyer used in the microwave regions of the RF spectrum. This is why they roast hot dogs so well and quick. They are also pretty good at illuminatiing targets at great range"Cling ons" can be avoided by keeping your asshole hairs trimmed short.Roboh...so those guys cooking hot dogs on fishing poles might be a little too close to that dish and end up cooking themselves. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 oh...so those guys cooking hot dogs on fishing poles might be a little too close to that dish and end up cooking themselves.They would be reletively safe if they were to remain behind the sail and dangling thier dogs from a line in front of it. The sail actually forms the transmission beam trajectory and is optimized for it's radiation pattern. This is also optimized for high selectivity on the reception side.Have you discarded the contents of the shoe box now knowing what you've been collecting all these years?Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 oh ok,,well then i guess we can live with that,,my company fedex freight is doing some really funky stuff rite now,trying to save a buck,but seems thier just tripping over the buck to pick up penny,sNot to change the subject or anything Bob but I used to work at Fed Ex Freight in Boise for awhile before coming home to Montana. I still have a lot of friends that work there and I am hearing the same kinda dumb moves that you are talking about. Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 actually, I have no idea what klyston or cling ons are, but I do have a shoe box with old baseball cards from the '60's.well it sounded impressive,(rob)and made you look smart,,,i put all my expensive baseball cards,in my bycycle spokes,,was before i knew they were worth money.lol.they sounded real good.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Not to change the subject or anything Bob but I used to work at Fed Ex Freight in Boise for awhile before coming home to Montana. I still have a lot of friends that work there and I am hearing the same kinda dumb moves that you are talking about.oh,,hell well i dont have to tell you anything,then,,wow thats a small world,,i used to laydown there all the time on the system board,till i got forced on a sacramento shuttle bid...company still pays good and good benefits,,but thats about all i can say,,im on disability rite now,,and i found out my checks,are alott higher that other company,s.disability...,used to get to go to butte,missoula,and great falls.on system board..there was a girl there in boise,i heard tranfered out,then they cut the bid she tranfered for..boy aint that a bitch.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 I just wonder if this radar spotted any UFO's during it's day. Truman was big in UFO crap. mike Some legends with Camp Hero are: active HAARP units, our involvement in time travel ,the "Philadelphia" experiment, Reptile men and a UFO base. People sure have wild imaginations.Everything of value was removed in the 1980's including the array motors and such. Some vandals hit the housing area in the 90's but it is at the end of the island (less than 500 yds from the Atlantic ocean) and only 1 road in for 25 miles Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20029-robs-radar-park-2/#findComment-83192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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