The local maritime community has noticed a significant change in the skyline as the Marine Coastguard Agency (MCA) mast in Newhaven has undergone a substantial reduction in height, with about 15 meters chopped off from its top due to deteriorating conditions. This alteration also led to the removal of the outdated VHF DF array, marking a new chapter in the mast’s history.
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In an update that will intrigue technology and maritime enthusiasts alike, the antennas on the mast have been meticulously reconfigured. Some have been re-fed, and notable changes include an update for Seahaven FM, which now sports a new ‘string’. At the pinnacle of the mast, two collinear command attention; one serves the Automatic Identification System (AIS), while the other functions as a common receive antenna.
