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Redruth transmitting station

Redruth transmitting station

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There are three Redruth transmitting stations:

Redruth (Four Lanes)

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The Redruth/Four Lanes Transmitter.

A broadcasting and telecommunications facility in west Cornwall (grid reference SW690395, 50°12′35″N 5°14′19″W). It includes a 152.4 metres (500 ft) high guyed steel lattice mast with square cross section, which is surmounted by the television transmitting antennas, bringing the overall height of the structure to 173 metres (568 ft).[1] It is owned and operated by Arqiva. It transmits DVB television, FM radio and DAB radio (and previously, UHF Analogue television signals). It is sometimes referred to as Four Lanes, because of the proximity of the mast to neighbouring village of the same name. The main mast is lit with four bright red aircraft warning lights, a statutory requirement of the Civil Aviation Authority.

Redruth (Lanner)

A broadcasting transmitter at Lanner Hill (grid reference SW709403, 50°13′4″N 5°12′45″W). It transmits mediumwave radio signals. It was built in 1942 by German POWs. It is sometimes referred to as Redruth MF, short for Redruth Medium Frequency (Medium Wave). It is owned and run by Arqiva.

Redruth (Carnmenellis)

A microwave transmitting tower located on the hill, Carnmenellis, 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Redruth. It is owned and run by BT.

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Analogue radio (MW)

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Analogue radio (FM/VHF)

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Digital radio (DAB)

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Analogue television

Analogue television is no longer transmitted from Redruth. BBC Two was closed on 8 July 2009 and the remaining four services on 5 August.

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See also


References

  1. "Kerrier District Council planning application". 27 September 2007.[permanent dead link]
  2. Radio Listeners Guide 2010
  3. "mb21 - Transmitter Information - Radio Cornwall". tx.mb21.co.uk. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  4. BBC Radio 4 ‘AM retune loop’ - 15/04/2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024 via www.youtube.com.
  5. "Date set for the closure of BBC Radio 4 medium wave frequencies". RadioToday. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  6. Television Viewers Guide 2009

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