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How is it possible that these towers have not been made more difficult to access? Is it usual for them to be secured only by a low fence?!
by unkeen 2y ago
How is it possible that these towers have not been made more difficult to access? Is it usual for them to be secured only by a low fence?!
- mcpherrinm 2y agoThe AM radio tower that I know is near me has a short wooden fence close to the tower, and then a larger area surrounded by a high fence with barbed wire tops and warning signs.
- qwertox 2y agoAs soon as some kids jump over the fence and at least one of them ends up in a hospital with a severe condition, those fences will get replaced.
- hinkley 2y agoTechnically the morgue is in the hospital…
- ablation 2y agoDeath is a pretty severe condition, too.
- xattt 2y agoHighly incompatible with life.
- pantulis 2y agoSounds bad, is it reversible?
- lesuorac 2y agoYes but it takes 3 days.
- function_seven 2y agoThey tried to confirm this anecdote with a proper blind study, but the study kept proclaiming, "I can see now!"
- hinkley 2y agoAnd several doctors have to interact with you even if you’re dead.
- TeMPOraL 2y agoThe tech is so old-school that it predates the fear culture.
- pewu 2y agoThere's a broader area protected by a high fence with barbed wire. They had access there, cause the father is a radio engineer and have friends on various sites.
- geerlingguy 2y agoIt's also in bordered by two farms, with a flood plain across the street, in a rural part of St. Charles County, in MO. Granted, home builders keep building subdivisions closer and closer, but just 10-15 years ago the closest residence was a mile or so away (outside the couple farm houses). There's also danger/warning signage around the entire property, on all fences (including those around the towers).
- linuxguy2 2y agoIs that the KH0J transmitter? I've driven past that countless times and it seems so run-down I've often wondered if it was still transmitting. So many times I've wanted to park in the lot and take a gander... Probably for the better that I haven't!
- geerlingguy 2y agoYep! Honestly this site is about average in terms of local tower site upkeep. Many station owners let their sites run a bit wild, unfortunately.
- tpoindex 2y agoSeeing the frequency on the sign with the FCC station ID brought back fond memories of the former licensee, KIRL. I listened to 1460 in the late 60's and early 70's when it played top 40 rock and roll. A nice alternative to the top 40 powerhouse at the time, KXOK 630.
- razakel 2y agoThere'll be a higher external fence for access by vehicles and people who need to go near the tower (someone is mowing that grass), the short fence is just a reminder to go no further unless authorised.
- _joel 2y agoJeff's dad works there :)
- lupusreal 2y agoMost train tracks don't even have a fence.