Pioneer Short-Wave Station
historic site
- Material
- steel
- Inscription
- On this site in 1923, Westinghouse opened a special radio facility to experiment with long-distance transmissions. Led by Frank Conrad, engineers here demonstrated the vital role of high-frequency short waves in sending broadcasts around the world.
- 8.3 mi off the Grand View Scenic Byway
- 25.1 mi off the Historic National Road - PennsylvaniaNational
The recorded facing catches the sunrise.
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:24 | 18:56 | 19:32 |
| June solstice | 05:50 | 20:13 | 20:54 |
| September equinox | 07:08 | 18:42 | 19:18 |
| December solstice | 07:40 | 16:13 | 16:57 |
Local time (America/New_York).
40.41826, -79.84143
Elevation 359 m (modelled from terrain)