BC-DX 789 05 Jan 2007 Private Verwendung der Meldun

UAE [Dubai] Google Earth and Maps Live.com imagery.
UAE Dubai Lihbab - UAE RADIO SW TXsite
25 00 05.94 N 55 30 48.06 E [37 kms southeast of Dubai downtown-harbour]
Historical SW TXer site information. This tx site has been mentioned at
least a couple of times in the past from members within the group
regarding speculation as to it coordinates/location. Its location by the
SWL community remained a mystery ... until now.
I had recalled from literature obtained with the station verification many
years ago that the location was 40-42 kms from Dubai in the desert. I can
tell you that is correct.
As a result of the speculation I embarked on some research. Most SW site
research results in either a non response or a failure to obtain the
required information. I am happy to report today that after 4 weeks of
investigations involving a chain of 4 people in the USA & UAE & many
emails etc that I've been very fortunate on this occasion in obtaining the
goods. In one instance this request actually involved one person visiting
another person to obtain this information!
The former SW site of UAE Radio & Television - Dubai is located near
Lihbab, UAE, approx 40kms SE of Dubai. I have found the coordinates to be
exactly at: 25 00 07 N 55 30 47 E.
Although this site was demolished in 2004 (towers were removed) the site
is still viewable on Google Earth. I'm still as yet to find Lihbab
(sometimes spelt as Lahbab), but I am informed that it is a small
township.
Hope the group appreciates the work.
(Ian Baxter-AUS, SW tx site, Mar 23)
I had just a look into HFCC files of 1999 to 2002:
UAE Radio Dubai used 300 kW [Marconi] units at 45, 115, 118, 295, 322, and
325 degrees.
(wb, Mar 23)
[DUBAI] Emirates Radio Dubai SW site has been scrapped in 2004. This
Optimod 9100A Audio Processor (Mono) is one of four identical units and
was removed from PE racks of the Lihbab 4x350 kW AM SW broadcast radio
station demolished due to reason that it was handed over by the Dubai
Government to a private company who quickly realized their unability to
run such a great setup. After their numerous attempts to lease it out to
foreigh broadcasters it eventually went under hammer of scrap companies
together with another great 1500 kW AM MW station on the coast, whose
optimods I have sold last week.
This station was built on 1979 with four 350 kW Marconi transmitters
capable to combine theit power or to work separately onto direction
switcheable antenna system utilizing 14 towers supporting multi curtain
phased dipole arrays covering entire SW band delivering 4 programs
simultaneously. It was on air till 2004, when it was shut down although
fully operational and well maintained by British engineers. I was lucky to
pull this nice and clean Optimod as well as another one listed separately
and some other equipment from hammer of a scrap company engaiged in this
vandalism.
See
The 1500 kW mediumwave was on 1476 kHz at Lihbab (Al Habab) fields. (kl)
(via Kai Ludwig-D, dxld Feb 12)