The station. WWVB, the radio station which broadcasts 60 kHz time and frequency signals, is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, about 100 kilometers north of Denver. It is the companion to the shortwave station WWV.

Sunrise view Sunrise view of YAGI antenna with 60 kHz antenna in background

60 kHz antenna 60 kHz antenna lowered

Frost Frost on receiving antenna and trees

More frost Frost on trees

Antenna. The longwave WWVB antenna is so large it is actually a cable strung between several different towers. Here are some general views of the antenna.

Antenna Support towers of antenna

Antenna Support towers of antenna

Antenna Satellite dishes with antennas in background

Antenna Heavy frost on antenna

Antenna details. Some detailed views of the antenna, and its servicing.

Servicing Rebuilding the antenna

Bushing Busing on top of helix house

Detail Detailed view, during servicing

Detail Rebuilding the antenna

Transmitter. The 60 kHz transmitter amplifies the time signal before it is sent to the antenna.

Transmitter The transmitter

Transmitter Transmitter during construction

Cabinet Power distribution cabinet for transmitter