HiFix/Hyperfix LinksThere isn't a lot of information about Hi-Fix and Hyperfix on the web. An article in the National Trust's Annual Archaeological Review for 1999-2000 mentions that a Hyperfix station at Bass Point in Cornwall was in the process of being conserved following it's closure in 2000. It also states that although the equipment is being left in situ the concrete base is all that remains of the antenna. Perhaps the National Trust doesn't want to fork out for annual inspections and repair. Or did they have no choice in the matter? Interestingly, they attribute the ownership of the site to the MoD- should this have read Racal Marine, or did the Navy have their own Hyperfix network? If so, does this explain why the site closed 5 years after those on the East Coast?! Personally I doubt it, I think it's an error in the article.Bass Point Map Aerial Photograph -Both at Multimap. Both these open in a new window so you'll need to disable your pop-up stopper. Related Links Decca Navigator: Jerry Proc's web site Decca Navigator: David Sparvell's web site Decca Navigator: Santiago Insua's web site: don't miss the downloadable system manual. Hyperbolic systems: Jerry Proc's web site which covers 12 different systems. NOAA photo library gallery page featuring many pictures of positioning kit from RAR through to microwave. Next page Yahoo! group for ex-Decca people :
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