2021-12-13, 07:31 PM
(2021-05-23, 10:38 AM)MojaveGeek Wrote: It may be that the SPW staff is confused between the cell tower and the microwave comm links that go from FC to the hill a bit to the east of SPW, to SPW, and whence up to the Grapevine RS. I believe that handles telephone as well as some NPS communication, and it may be maintained by AT&T. At least, I've seen a couple of AT&T trucks parked near the hill. If you look at the hill on sat images you can see that it's got solar with backup generator.
...Eric had a good signal at the parking area for the kilns, but that may well have come from Cerro Gordo or some place.
This vintage video provides details about the microwave link that provides "landline" phone service in DV. I posted it on the old site as well, but it took me awhile to find it again!
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I also believe there's an AT&T cell tower on or near Cero Gordo. Among other places, I had service on the entire west side route on Panamint Butte. Even down the road a ways from the Big Four Mine area.