RTZ (Russian time station)

Russian Federation (RU)

These are the coordinates posted online for RTZ, one of 3 Russian time stations. The odd pattern in the middle of the Siberian wasteland suggests there is much more going on here. Also, the 50kHz transmission doesn't require a large "mast field" installation (like VLF), so this land can't all be transmitter.

RTZ (Russian time station)

Russian Federation (RU)

Military - Communications
Links: www.irkutsk.com
By: romulusnr

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Comments

romulusnr

@ 2006-06-09 18:08:18

GE imagery shows a number of arrays here; aside from two isolated masts, there are what look like three linear aerials of 2.5 mi, 1 mi, and a slightly curved .5 mi aerial, the latter supported by powerline-style towers. I'd guess there's a lot more here than just a time station.