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Radio Essex - Technical
Transmitter
1Kw ex-USAF radio beacon (manufactured before the Second World War by RCA Victor), converted for broadcasting use
(At one stage the former Radio City Cossor transmitter was used but was later stripped to provide parts for a home built unit)
Aerial
An aerial was constructed on top of the Fort using scaffolding poles
Two views of the Radio Essex studio on air
Above: Chris Stewart)
(Left: Mark West,
Above: Dick Palmer and Keith Robinson working on the aerial mast, February 1966
Photo: Andy Cadier
Right: the completed aerial mast on Knock John Fort
Studio
2 x Garrard 401 turntables
1 x Collaro turntable (used for commercials, station Ids, jingles etc)
2 x Vortexian tape machines
1 x Vortexian mixer, with studio console and controls,
1 x Reslo RBT ribbon microphone
QSL Card
Radio station engineering departments issue QSL cards to verify reception reports received from listeners
Above: The transmitter on Knock John Fort
