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January 26, 2025 9:35 am  #1


Exploring the WPTF Radio Station: An Untouched Time Capsule

"Step inside the WPTF Radio Station and find yourself transported back in time. This remarkable location has remained untouched, preserving a piece of history that captures the essence of a bygone era."


https://hiddenhistorian.com/adventures/f/exploring-the-wptf-radio-station-an-untouched-time-capsule

Last edited by Hansa (January 26, 2025 10:16 am)

 

January 26, 2025 9:59 am  #2


Re: Exploring the WPTF Radio Station: An Untouched Time Capsule

"At night, WPTF becomes directional to protect other stations on the same frequency, utilizing two smaller towers."

One of those is CFTR, which also operates on 680. I remember getting WPTF here a few times when TR was briefly off the air for a host of reasons. Came in pretty well those nights, as I recall. 

 

January 28, 2025 12:57 pm  #3


Re: Exploring the WPTF Radio Station: An Untouched Time Capsule

Love articles like this. Thanks for posting.

 

January 29, 2025 6:10 pm  #4


Re: Exploring the WPTF Radio Station: An Untouched Time Capsule

This article contains slightly larger and more pics of the former facility.

 

January 30, 2025 2:57 am  #5


Re: Exploring the WPTF Radio Station: An Untouched Time Capsule

And here's my visit from a decade ago...

https://www.fybush.com/site-20160304/

 

January 30, 2025 8:36 am  #6


Re: Exploring the WPTF Radio Station: An Untouched Time Capsule

fybush wrote:

And here's my visit from a decade ago...

https://www.fybush.com/site-20160304/

 
Love the B/W shot looking up the antenna, nice piece fybush!