Ebino VLF transmitter, Maritime communication facility in Ebino, Japan.
The Ebino VLF transmitter contains eight steel towers, ranging from 160 to 270 meters in height, connected by extensive antenna wire networks.
In 1991, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force established this transmission station to enhance submarine communication capabilities across the Pacific Ocean.
The facility represents the evolution of Japanese naval technology, demonstrating the nation's commitment to maritime defense and communication infrastructure.
Visitors can reach the transmission site by taking a local bus from Ebino Station to the observation point, where information panels explain the facility's functions.
The station operates at 22.2 kHz with 200 kW output power, using the call sign JJI to transmit signals that can reach submarines at substantial depths.
Location: Ebino
Inception: 1991
GPS coordinates: 32.07700,130.82900
Latest update: May 15, 2025 03:46
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