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Old 9th Oct 2017, 14:58
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Yes it is two adjacent radars. The West Wales one is an ex Cardiff Marconi S511 and a new SSR mounted on top, so totally self contained, together with VHF transmitters/receivers. All piped back to Newquay.

From what I've heard it is a very cost effective arrangement, no overheads for locally based controllers and Newquay apparently with spare capacity to provide the radar service as/when required. A mini TC?

Know the FISOs, the ex Fairoaks one I believe is back from the warmth of flying in Botswana and shortly off to Antarctica next (British Antarctic Survey?), quite a difference!
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