Woofferton Transmitting Station Part 7 - Marconi BD272 Powered Up

See a 1960's Marconi BD272 powered up, tuned and radiating programme at Woofferton Transmitting Station, UK.

[@DavidSadlerLockwood]

I worked at BBC Woofferton in the mid 1970's and this brought back some really good memories. Thanks for the upload!

[@wooffertonuk]

Hi ilferret, these senders are designed to provide interference free reception hence the high powers used. Normally it's not wise to mix water and electricity and that's why so many are surprised about the cooling methods, especially thosed used over 50 years ago!

[@istnugoed]

Nice vid. Quite a different kettle of fish compared to the small 1500W PEP transmitters I used to work with on tankers.

[@wooffertonuk]

Hi David, how time flies, Woofferton is celebrating 70 years on 17th October 2013.

[@wooffertonuk]

Hi Kenneth, Yes we have plenty more footage to edit and upload. Watch this space!

[@wooffertonuk]

Thanks for the comment spungletrumpet, we are glad you enjoyed it. More videos are coming shortly!

[@alanwindypics]

Thanks Dave and Thomas, fascinating stuff, most impressive setup, any chance of a follow-up tour of the antenna farm?

[@thurlowg1]

Interesting series, Dave, have you plans for more instalments?

[@wooffertonuk]

Hi windypics, we will see what we can do when the remainder of the sender footage has been edited and uploaded.