Broadband relay mast on Borve Hill

The relay mast on Borve Hill appears to be complete, as of today:

Completed broadband relay mast

The lower dish points to the Loch Portain transmitter. The top antenna appears to be a 360 degree device. And it appears to be turned on as of today, as there’s the distinct hum of electricity.

A few previous pictures of the mast under construction:

Broadband mast on Borve Hill

Broadband mast on Borve Hill

This mast is designated to serve the west end of the Borve metropolis on Berneray, as well as communities further out on the north side of North Uist.

 

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