Flatland shortwave telecomunications centre

Above is the oldest telecommunications facility located in 'Flatland'.
This facility is designed for shortwave traffic to NZ and Australia.

Pitcairn Telecomm (Satcom) hut number 2

Above is the newest telecommunications facility, it is devoted to Inmarsat telephony.

Pitcairn Satcom hut 2 -- overlooking the sea

Same view but from behind, with Pacific Ocean seen beyond.
There is plenty of room left for expansion inside for dish & Internet connection equipment if needed.

Pitcairn Satcom Hut -- overlooking sea with container boat in the background

Same view as above, but bulk carrier in background.
Notice the size of the small radome for Inmarsat M.
loading of Internet equimement in late 2001
Loading of the new Internet satcom terminal equipment and related transmission equipment (like the mast seen below) sometime in late 2001.

Pitcairn wireless Internet 802.3 mast

Internet Mast:
In Feb 2002, Pitcairn became one of the most remote spots on earth to have 'full' Internet access!
This mast is the core of the wireless network in Adamstown, on which WWW access is possible.
Connection to web is via satellite circuit that is time shared with Albuquerque Seismic Laboratory.

Looking down from hill that has Internet mast

This is the view of Adamstown from the 'Mast Site'; all of Adamstown's population can be reached in this manner.

Pitcairn School Compuer, in main school room

Adamstown School Computer (Internet here too...)