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Considering its size, removing the huge antenna was problematic at best so it was "abandoned in place", with its controlling motors and electronics removed, allowing it to move with the wind to prevent it being torn off its base in a storm. A GATR (Ground Air Transmitter Receiver) facility remained in service to direct military aircraft operating within the region. This system was deactivated and removed in 1984. Riverhead now controls all air traffic in the area.
Originally posted by timewalker
"I think the swivel lock under the reflector array is either broken or has loosened. There is probably a weathervane effect when the wind is high enough.
Either that, or ET HAS phoned home!"
Originally posted by SecretGoldfish
interesting i guess.
i don't buy that internet news article though. i mean . . . the issue is so serious that the town PD tasks 10 officers and detectives to 'stake out' the tower overnight, and then have them camp out incognito and in homes of residents the following nights . . . all to crack the mystery of why the dish is moving?
you believe that? 10 officers and detectives? honestly?
i'm not saying this things hasn't moved . . . but i will say the article sounds either sensationalized or ill-researched, both of which are poor indicators.
Originally posted by timewalker
reply to post by Exuberant1
What are you talking about? blah blah blah. You did not make my mind up either and you are in the wide wide world of web.
Originally posted by Alienmojo
reply to post by nolongerindenial
Montauk has always been one of my favorite things to read about. Many believe there is still secret underground work being done over there. Since so much of it is still government owned it makes one wonder. I remember that there is still power going into much of the area that is supposeably abandoned... it makes one wonder... and I love to wonder.
Originally posted by anonamousantichrist
i certainly would not be peeking my nose around that place. gives me the creeps just looking at pics.
Originally posted by andy1033
On this issue, surely we have pictures from years ago, and we can check, someone must be able to tell.