Jamesburg Earth Station

USA / California / Carmel Valley Village / Cachagua Road, 18773
 interesting place, satellite/space tracking station
This facility went into service in 1969, just in time to carry the Moon landing live to the world. COMSAT owned and operated this high-capacity earth station, and provided all forms of overseas communications via satellite between the U.S. and points all around the Pacific Rim. This antenna, taller than a 10-story building, is located in the Upper Carmel Valley.

This facility was closed in 2002, and sold to a private investor. The new owner is cooperating with a group of Ham Radio operators to find a new use for the antenna, which may include radio astronomy, educational or deep space applications.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamesburg_Earth_Station
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Coordinates:   36°24'9"N   121°38'49"W
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