In this section you will find a number of photographs of various NDBs and DGPS Beacons, and thanks to the generosity of the owners, who have allowed them to be displayed here, we are now starting to and build up a comprehensive collection of these systems now. With so many already having been closed and removed, it is more important than ever that we record as many of them as possible whilst they are still here. The gallery is now growing very nicely thanks to the support of many people, and if you have any interesting shots of your own that you would like to see displayed here (it doesn't matter how few this may be, even just one would be just fine), please feel free to contact us with the details and we'll be only too happy to display them. All the pictures loaned will receive full credit to the owner, who will retain full ownership and copyright of their material at all times. If you would like to get in touch you can contact us via the following address:
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Latest update in December 2021 includes an impressive shot of 'Sporty's NDB' in Batavia OH, USA, and which was taken by Timothy Stockman. This shows the NDB at the Clermont County Airport, which uses the call letters 'PWF' and operates on 245.0 kHz. Our thanks to Timothy for this new addition to our gallery. We have also added a new shots of the NDB at Cavtat in Croatia to Finbar O'Connor's gallery, and this one can be found 'HERE' Our thanks to Finbar for sharing this lovely and picturesque beacon image with us.
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Without doubt the largest contributor of pictures to this gallery is George Muha, N2XM, who to date had made some 26 Picture Taking Expeditions, and had recorded a large number of NDBs in Tennessee, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Pennsylvania between 2012 and 2016, plus a number of DGPS Beacons as well. This was a fantastic achievement, but I'm very sad to report that George passed away in January 2020, so I hope that at least this great collection of images, many of which are of beacons which are either no longer in service, or soon to be closed, will act as a memorial for him. Rest in Peace George, we will all miss you.
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