Nothing dodgy about it.
... obviously a matter of opinion!
West Coast, are you writing off Niknak's account as simply improbable?
Scott you're right about idents etc will help, but it doesn't rule out interference with the beam... (Not sure are required to NOTAM removal of a piece of kit designed for solely for airfield use when that airfield is closed... but it might be?)
We'll leave you Yanks to get on with it at your peril... (hopefully you will at least consider these cautionary tales before doing it next time?)... simple fact it is against CAA Regs and must not be attempted in the UK.