We Found an Abandoned Transmitter Station - Can we Climb The Tower?

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Built in the 1950s, this former Radio transmitter station has now been completely vacated.
Since then a computer tech company took over, which helped refurbish computers and repair customers as well.
The Tower on the grounds was a radio transmitter and used for CB radio communications.
Can we set aside the nerves and dare to climb the rickety wooden tower?
Join us to find out.......
Joined today by,
Neddy and Eddy.
#abandonedplacesuk #vacanthaven #urbex
#abandonedplaces #derelictplaces #urbexuk #abandonedbuildings

[@MrBobbalus]

As someone else has commented, the tower antennas are decommissioned military UHF baseband beacon arrays. The tower & the brick building are ex-military; the portakabins were once home to a computer/laptop repair/resale business, hence the benches covered in chequer pattern rubber sheet & the anti-static wrist band earthing points on the walls.

[@JohnCompton1]

Wonder if it was an American base at any time? The left hand drive Ford box truck made me wonder...

[@MrBobbalus]

@@JohnCompton1 The Yanks didn't normally operate the UK UHF monitoring hardware, although not knowing where the boys were & whether there was/is a US base locally, it'd be difficult to say for certain. The left hand drive truck IS a curiosity, though....

[@petersutherland2075]

its British army land@@JohnCompton1

[@paulvamos7319]

Thank you for the tour Alex, Ned and Pompeye! Think of what went on here 50+ years ago! Telephone and radio! The PC recycling is big business, those circuit boards shown in the diagram were worth a lot of dough and still are! The truck looks like an old GM delivery truck. 🤘😎

[@pda49184]

Very interesting and entertaining explore gentlemen. I think the comment below by @MrBobbalus sounds about right .. I think the computer recycling was added on years later in the portacabins and would have been a private company. Truck is a Ford F700 by the look of it. Looking forward to next weeks adventure..

[@jillfarrell6388]

Ed you did it 😊 well done.. sod climbing that tho. Nice to see ned as well again ❤. I do look forward every Sunday to my vacant haven fix 👍👍

[@stuartfletcher2378]

Absolutely Fabulas You guys outdid yourselves on that one , Thanks to Alex , Eddy , And Ned I can sleep easy tonight , Cheers from Canada , I'm a devoted follower .

[@maz121able]

Well done Pompey Alex and Ned that was exciting ❤❤❤

[@joycespetrini2204]

You guys scared me 😮 when you went up that tower 😮 I was a bit worried about you! Thanks for the explore😊 STAY S A F E. Good man, Eddy! 👍🏻 don’t do it again❤ you’re the man❣️👍🏻

[@davidbrent2126]

🙄

[@maverickflint1991]

That is a nice old Ford F600 Box truck.

[@Trish1]

Great explore and congrats to Ned and Ed on their epic climb! Think you should have climbed up a third time to keep them company 😂 Great video 👍👍

[@VacantHaven]

Haha Trish twice was enough!! Cheers for watching 👍

[@user-dt4wc2qu2i]

Found your channel by chance, love the vids and the marking out of 10 for the bathrooms😅 Now a subscriber after binge watching you guys😅 So interesting, keep em coming !!

[@VacantHaven]

Thank you very much for the kind words! Glad you've enjoyed the adventures so far 😁👍

[@MartinSmall-yu7hf]

Think you'll find the tower radar transmitter or receiver. Must be fairly close to military airfield. One similar on a303 for yeovilton

[@TheAmericanCanadian1973]

As a Canadian viewer i would say its a Ford 5 ton cube van. Well Done with the Tower. I couldn't do it.

[@pauldurkee4764]

I know how pompeye feels, when you get to a certain age the urge to do dangerous stuff leaves you.👍

[@DebiElford-xv1cd]

Hi Alex 😁 another awesome explore! Well done Ed & Ned for attempting the tower. Alex I am always impressed with your agility and skills with climbing... Most impressive indeed ! Loved Ed's light saver, he has a beautiful nature.. additionally it was great to see Ned out on an explore. Thank you for your efforts in presenting an interesting video. Take care and stay safe. Debbi from Western Australia 👍

[@julieb5707]

Way to go Ed 😀 you guys are braver than me lol.

[@lindamartin8504]

Great job climbing guys

[@ProjectEmily]

I recognise this site. Don’t want to give the site away but it was a uhf transmitter site for RAE Farnborough when it was a military airfield. If you take a left on the main road then right at the roundabout about 1/2 mile down the road on the left is the receiver site - the tower is gone but the derelict building remains amongst the trees.

[@VacantHaven]

We did visit that other site but it was locked up tight and from what we could see it was being used as storage for someone. Thanks for the comment

[@Doc-Martens]

Awww Neds my hero climbing that and you also Ed well done

[@nannyofmany8315]

Loved this video guys. Even if only now I am finishing watching it. And still blowing a gale out there!! Take care you three super explorers and see you in a weeks time 🤗💙🤗

[@VacantHaven]

Hope all is good today! Imagine being up that tower in those winds 😮

[@nannyofmany8315]

@@VacantHaven I have no fear of heights! lol. I would have loved it back in the day!lololol Too old and sick now!!! So you it for us folks!!

[@fayking9811]

Looks a good one tonight guy's I hope you didn't send ED UP 😎👌👍🤘🤘🤘

[@momma8487]

Alex & Ned- twins? brothers? Shout out to Pompeye for saying subscribe! Maybe already a known thing but I just realized how much you two look alike! Love your explores!

[@petersutherland2075]

Great Explore. I drive past this place all the time. They used to have a Sinclair C5 out front

[@paul-ie6wi]

Where is this mate? I was in Blackheath se London few weeks ago and guess what drove past me as I was parked up? I couldn’t believe it 😂

[@DesertWill]

Love these videos. My favorite channel!!!

[@VacantHaven]

Very kind, cheers 😁👍

[@BeverleyKovacs]

Brill explore guys the tower looked very scary don't think I would have climbed it, well done eddie for giving it a go xx

[@fayking9811]

That was a good one to-night I'm glad ED was ok he was a brave man to do that can't wait for the next one guy's 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@simonjasonkavanagh2002]

Ed is like a little ferret❤

[@maverickflint1991]

Cool. Returned and climbed it again.😊👍 Woo hoo.

[@clarepartrick1066]

Looks like you are sending all the right signals for tonight’s interesting find.

[@VacantHaven]

😉👍

[@angelamcclinton7275]

Oh my! Ed you made my stomach churn! I have no head for heights. You guys were quite crazy! 😅 Thanks for another super explore! Always look forward to your vids.

[@GeorgieMoore80]

Always love you're videos, and hats off to pompeye, ❤

[@23toxic23]

The sticking stuff to Pompeye and zooming in was class. As for CB radio it's still alive. In small numbers though. I bought one last year and I love it. That old American truck is screaming out for one.

[@user-hz2ij9uw8w]

Well done guys well done edd no chance I could do that

[@stephenr6427]

Great explore lads and all 3 of you are crazy going up that tower

[@John-L-1961]

Another great explore boys, and fair play to Eddie Pompeye for going up the tower i'm 62 and i'm not sure i'd have done it

[@suebagent6410]

Oh bless you Ed ❤ not easy to do 😮

[@user-jz3qq5gr6g]

Hi from 🇨🇦 Interesting find .Thanks for sharing .

[@meandmybergerpicard]

Great video Guys 👍🤩🙏🇳🇱 Respect 4 all of you climbing in the tower 🐕🙋🏼‍♂️🇳🇱☕️🇩🇪

[@carolali8851]

That rope made me think of the safety line on an oil rig that goes from the top of the rig and fastened to the ground. In case of emergency the derrick hand can slide down the line to safety. I believe there is a harness or a T-bar that they use to do this.

[@msuddaby9958]

​carnt wait , great videos you guys do , stay safe

[@Momus21]

Excellent explore. Good work guys!

[@davebaker9763]

Really enjoyed the video I enjoyed the cb radio tower great work from you guys keep up the good work I look forward to your next video

[@user-uu6cx1ne6t]

Thank you for all you do❤

[@martinsmith8572]

Are you sure that wasn't your arse flapping and not the wind? Great video from the 3 favorite rogues..😀

[@user-cc9cc6sx1k]

Love the explore! Great to get footage going up the tower! Respect!well done to Ed for going up the ladder. There’s life in the ol’ g! 🥳

[@DonnasArizonaAdvenrures]

Another interesting video. Keep it up guys.

[@ChrisandBexAdventures]

Great video like always guys ❤❤❤

[@power-oe7tr]

climbing the stairs pov felt like I was climbing a ladder on Minecraft 😂 great video lads!

[@jimmime]

Thank you for the high-up shots, Alex, Ned, and Eddy almost made it to the first level. See ya next week, take care.

[@HD-dz4uk]

Great effort guys, enjoyed the Eddie and Neddie go climbing episode. Nice job Alex on going up as far as you could 👍.

[@stephenjobe883]

Great content guys, Ed is worth his weight in chips. I can just imagine at family gatherings, kids all excited shouting "dodgy uncle is here!!!!!!"

[@momma8487]

LMFAOOOO 😂 THIS IS SPOT ON. He makes me laugh everytime.

[@maverickflint1991]

Good morning. Good to see you guys again.😊👍

[@HooliganOutdoorsUK]

Brilliant video lads! Would have had a right buzz going up that tower! 🤘🏻

[@lissanne9769]

It's really incredible that you climbed that tower, Alec, amazing. To bad you couldn't make it to the top. O well, maybe another day. Imagine the wobble going up two more levels. Great find and tour, Thanks guys. (I think that guy wire or tension rope was probably for additional strength during wendy days)

[@jacqueline7986]

Congratulations on the Steeple Climb Really Windy Would Be Crazy too High, Great Explore Loved The Abandond Building An Adventure 😊

[@suebagent6410]

Oh your brave guys wel done . Made me queezy

[@ianbroadley4643]

The Vercal Is a Truck 🚚 😂 .

[@maverickflint1991]

Another great video.👍

[@stevegeorge6479]

We'll done guy for a great video again 👍👍👍😎

[@sarahtaylor2492]

Fair play to Ed for giving it a go at climbing the tower. All of you don’t think I could lol. Great explore as always ❤

[@detectacache6220]

I want to climb that tower before it rots away. Awesome video as always 👍

[@Bobzilla206]

There usually a small sticker in the doorframe of most American vehicles and yes I saw it. Too small to read because the camera was too far. As you open the door it's usually on the door itself below the catch release system.

[@Cueman222]

Nice explore guys.

[@kristinnorton-vi2qi]

Great explores guys I can't believe u guys climbed that tower brave I wouldn't do it I'm scared of heights looking forward to seeing where u go next ❤xxxx

[@maverickflint1991]

Another cool place to explore.👍

[@traceydavis1912]

Awesome guys well done pompeye you did great ❤❤❤

[@jeanroberts5665]

Hi guys thanks for anoher great find yo guys have got guts and b...s for climbing that old tower😊❤r

[@debbiestoyles1141]

You couldn't pay me enough to climb that tower lol 😂

[@bunchofgrapesorafig]

Extraterrestrial The Thing from another World 🌍

[@vercioliveira5497]

Boa noite meus queridos amigos que incrível adorei esse vídeo parabéns forte abraço a todos ❤

[@dcmexplores]

Great video, did I see you at Cosham Park earlier this week 😉

[@AnnasBurningCuriosity]

Really cool old abandoned place!

[@sirog68]

i know the place it was basically a scrap yard for old computer tech you could buy an old desktop or laptop but think it was more strip big old out dated servers and computers for the Precious metals as for the tower it was used for military ATC comms - possibly linked to Farnborough when that was an RAF unit.

[@paulsparkycresswellthetrav8919]

Great video. guys

[@louisesummers3526]

Sorry i missed this one! Busy stressfull weekend catching up now 🙌 😎 nice find and very different 👌

[@johnlindley7403]

Sounds like another good one.

[@helentucker6407]

Nice one Ed! 👍

[@maverickflint1991]

Probably a great view from the top.👍

[@ChrisSmith-qq4mv]

Very good guys 💯

[@maverickflint1991]

You guys please be safe and careful.😊👍🙏🤗

[@maverickflint1991]

Cool view.😬

[@warmandfuzzy6985]

Cheers boys!!!!

[@keeboha43]

The truck, the cargo area, would make a great small off grid cabin... 💚🤙🏼❤

[@colinthompson9819]

Well done Eddy!!

[@maverickflint1991]

Keep going.👍

[@kernow..exp.]

Great video mate

[@StooFras-TheFiresofHell.]

Another great adventure you guys,I am surprised Ed went up though.

[@Chuck44442]

Those things are notorious for hornet nest.

[@nbailey-bc9qw]

Well done guys

[@kennethgardner3310]

Looks like a repeater station for pre mobile phone days..military use..not c.b. short / medium wave..radio.

[@Andolf10001]

Well done Ed

[@troy..spain...1672]

Well done all ,

[@maverickflint1991]

That trailer needs a little clean up, sectioned off with a bathroom, bedroom, living/kitchen and could be a room to rent out.👍

[@jayc2469]

10:16 They are Logitech Unified Remote dongles, tenner a piece to replace

[@maverickflint1991]

That was a lot of energy bars.😬

[@maverickflint1991]

Plenty of room to put in a bar area outside and a heated pool.👍

[@petergrinnell2500]

Wat a massive tower must be very old ww2 radio tower being wood I would think it's a old ford truck around the 80s place looks like been abandoned for years you lot crazy going up that old tower 🤪 but wat a good view great job lads 👍

[@pixidanberty5530]

I'm with you Eddie my feet are firmly on the ground

[@cnoshoes7049]

That was hard to watch, I'd have shit myself first landing

[@maverickflint1991]

They are insulated and looks like all windows and doors are still intact.

[@daphnerosemoon9843]

I can't make my mind up if you lot are brave or just daft. I think Ed was brave. Anyway that was a lot more interesting than I thought it would be, fun too. I forgot it was Sunday so it was a nice surprise. Now I have to wait another week for more fun. sigh. I must leave my desk now and get fresh air all through the video my dog was in his bed under my desk and he was farting something horrible.🙄 Thanks boys for the fun. Have a great week and try not to get into trouble. lots love from nanny jackie 💖💖💖

[@VacantHaven]

Definitely have to be a bit daft in this game lol. In all seriousness, we wouldn't do anything that was too Dangerous, and we all have each others backs. Glad you enjoyed this week's adventure and once again, your donation was really really kind. I did send you an email as well. Hope you're dogs good now 😂👍

[@daphnerosemoon9843]

@@VacantHaven I have your email and but I'm getting slow. Aging is not going well for me 🙄I always said I was losing my mind 🤣 Anyway keep safe have fun see you boys on Sunday 💖💖💖