In spring 2006 this new antenna went into service.
The new antenna, about 20 feet long, projects from the middle of the tower at a 45-degree angle.
This was necessary because of the new antennas and radar location.
The captain stayed with us while they were fitting new antennas.
"And I am informed there is a new antenna ready that might be able to communicate with your other ship."
In an hour, he said, I would have a new antenna.
The new antenna increased the range of the station in almost all directions.
The first of the new antennas will be coming online by 2014 to 2016.
A new antenna and tower were placed into service on January 28, 1963.
In the following summer the station and its owner raised funds to erect a new antenna.