LORAN-C transmitter Jupiter, Radio navigation transmitter in Jupiter, Florida.
The LORAN-C transmitter was a radio navigation facility that broadcast with 400 kilowatts of power through a 190-meter tall mast located near U.S. Route 1 in Jupiter. The station was part of the U.S. Coast Guard's navigation system serving the southeastern United States.
The facility began operation in 1962 and served until 2010 as a secondary station in the southeastern U.S. LORAN-C navigation network. It was built on the former grounds of Camp Murphy and operated under U.S. Coast Guard control.
Local sailors recognized the mast as a familiar landmark along these waters, and its lights served as a visual reference point for boats navigating the coastal area.
The antenna was a prominent structure visible from a distance, making it an easy landmark for navigation in the area. The location near U.S. Route 1 made it accessible for viewing, though the site itself was not typically open for casual visits.
The underwater reef known as LORAN Tower Ledges took its name from this station because the transmitter helped dive boats navigate to this coral location. The reef remains a recognizable dive site named after the facility that once guided boats to it.
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