U. S. Wireless Station

Original Vintage Card
  
Sale Price: $4.95
Original Price: $5.95

Stock #:190963
Type: Postcard
Era: Linen
City: Fort Myer
State: Virginia (VA)
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)
Additional Details:
Series A90035
Situated at the southwestern end of the Fort Myer Military Reservation apposite Washington D. C. Built by the United States Navy Department Bureau at Steam Engineering). Land ceded to the Navy Department by the War Department. Rated power of Station 100 kilo Watts. Towers one 600 feet high 150 feet square at the base two 450 feet high 120 feet square at eh base. Located apex, base of triangle and 350 feet between centers of squares. Perpendicular to base 350 feet. Normal range day 2000 miles, night 3000 miles. Cost about $250,000

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