Visited this with the permission of the local RAYNET group who are based in this AAOR.
Had a guided tour and a few sneaky looks around whilst our guide was getting different keys.
With me on this visit was Hood_mad.
Built in the 1950s as were many others, the roof has been re-covered as it had failed and the two original transmitter masts were condemmed and had to be demolished. They have now been replaced by a single mast which houses the RAYNET antennas and two sets of mobile phone operators equipment.
The West Glamorgan CC used it for a while as its "war room" until, in 1986, it was passed onto the City and County of Swansea to be used as its 'Major Incident Command and Control Centre'. It is now used mainly by RAYNET for operational meetings and planning but also by some governmental bodies for training and document storage.
The door to the upper West side is kept locked and the protected doorway on the lower East side is used as the main entrance / exit.
The original generator was damaged when it was started with no oil. This is the replacement.
All new modern switchboards, but they have kept the original Siemens incoming.
One of the planning rooms.
Central command room.
One of the many tight corridors.
An original BT switchboard.
Old Marconi fire service communications. (not part of the original equipment)
Original resources board.
Fantastic cooker (didn't look used)
Must say many thanks to the lads & lasses at RAYNET for allowing us access to this AAOR in fantastic condition. If you've got any spare time, they're always looking for volunteers, their website is HERE
More pics HERE
Had a guided tour and a few sneaky looks around whilst our guide was getting different keys.
With me on this visit was Hood_mad.
Built in the 1950s as were many others, the roof has been re-covered as it had failed and the two original transmitter masts were condemmed and had to be demolished. They have now been replaced by a single mast which houses the RAYNET antennas and two sets of mobile phone operators equipment.
The West Glamorgan CC used it for a while as its "war room" until, in 1986, it was passed onto the City and County of Swansea to be used as its 'Major Incident Command and Control Centre'. It is now used mainly by RAYNET for operational meetings and planning but also by some governmental bodies for training and document storage.
The door to the upper West side is kept locked and the protected doorway on the lower East side is used as the main entrance / exit.
The original generator was damaged when it was started with no oil. This is the replacement.
All new modern switchboards, but they have kept the original Siemens incoming.
One of the planning rooms.
Central command room.
One of the many tight corridors.
An original BT switchboard.
Old Marconi fire service communications. (not part of the original equipment)
Original resources board.
Fantastic cooker (didn't look used)
Must say many thanks to the lads & lasses at RAYNET for allowing us access to this AAOR in fantastic condition. If you've got any spare time, they're always looking for volunteers, their website is HERE
More pics HERE
