Redruth transmitting station
There are threeRedruth transmitting stations:
Redruth (Four Lanes)
[edit]  Redruth transmitting station (Cornwall) | |
| Mast height | 173 metres (568 ft) |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 50°12′35″N5°14′19″W/ 50.209722°N 5.238611°W |
| Built | 1964 |
| BBC region | BBC South West |
| ITV region | ITV West Country |
Abroadcastingandtelecommunicationsfacility in westCornwall(grid referenceSW690395,50°12′35″N5°14′19″W/ 50.20972°N 5.23861°W). It includes a 152.4 metres (500 ft) highguyed steel lattice mastwith square cross section, which is surmounted by thetelevisiontransmittingantennas,bringing the overall height of the structure to 173 metres (568 ft).[1]It is owned and operated byArqiva.It transmitsDVBtelevision,FM radioandDAB radio(and previously,UHFAnaloguetelevision signals). It is sometimes referred to asFour Lanes,because of the proximity of the mast to neighbouring village of the same name. The main mast is lit with four bright redaircraft warning lights,a statutory requirement of theCivil Aviation Authority.
Redruth (Lanner)
[edit]AbroadcastingtransmitteratLanner Hill(grid referenceSW709403,50°13′4″N5°12′45″W/ 50.21778°N 5.21250°W). It transmitsmediumwaveradio signals. It was built in 1942 byGermanPOWs.It is sometimes referred to asRedruth MF,short for Redruth Medium Frequency (Medium Wave). It is owned and run byArqiva.
Redruth (Carnmenellis)
[edit]Amicrowavetransmitting tower located on the hill,Carnmenellis,2 miles (3.2 km) south ofRedruth.It is owned and run byBT.
Services available
[edit]Analogue radio (MW)
[edit]Current
[edit]| Frequency | kW[2] | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 909 kHz | 2 | BBC Radio 5 Live |
Former
[edit]| Frequency | kW[2] | Previous service | Switch off date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 630 kHz | 2[3] | BBC Radio Cornwall | 2 March 2020 |
| 756 kHz[4][5] | 2 | BBC Radio 4 | 15 April 2024 |
| 1089 kHz | 2 | Talksport | 10 February 2020 |
| 1215 kHz | 2 | Absolute Radio | 5 June 2018 |
Analogue radio (FM/VHF)
[edit]| Frequency | kW | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 89.7MHz | 25 | BBC Radio 2 |
| 91.9 MHz | 25 | BBC Radio 3 |
| 94.1 MHz | 25 | BBC Radio 4 |
| 99.3 MHz | 25 | BBC Radio 1 |
| 101.5 MHz | 2 (H) 8 (V) |
Classic FM |
| 102.8 MHz | 10.8 | Greatest Hits Radio |
| 103.9 MHz | 18 | BBC Radio Cornwall |
| 107.0 MHz | 10.69 | Heart West |
Digital radio (DAB)
[edit]| Frequency | Block | kW | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218.640 MHz | 11B | 0.65 | NOW Cornwall |
| 222.064 MHz | 11D | 1.5 | Digital One |
| 225.648 MHz | 12B | 2 | BBC National DAB |
Digital television[edit]
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Before switchover[edit]
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Analogue television
[edit]Analogue television is no longer transmitted from Redruth. BBC Two was closed on 8 July 2009 and the remaining four services on 5 August.
| Frequency | UHF | kW | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 599.25MHz | 37 | 3 | Channel 5 |
| 631.25MHz | 41 | 100 | Westcountry |
| 655.25MHz | 44 | 100 | BBC2 South West |
| 679.25MHz | 47 | 100 | Channel 4 |
| 711.25MHz | 51 | 100 | BBC1 South West |
See also
[edit]
- List of radio stations in the United Kingdom
- List of tallest structures in the United Kingdom
- List of tallest structures in the world
- Caradon Hill transmitting station
References
[edit]- ^"Kerrier District Council planning application".27 September 2007.[permanent dead link]
- ^abRadio Listeners Guide 2010
- ^"mb21 - Transmitter Information - Radio Cornwall".tx.mb21.co.uk.Retrieved2 May2024.
- ^BBC Radio 4 ‘AM retune loop’ - 15/04/2024.Retrieved15 April2024– via youtube.
- ^"Date set for the closure of BBC Radio 4 medium wave frequencies".RadioToday.21 March 2024.Retrieved28 March2024.
- ^Television Viewers Guide 2009
External links
[edit]- Entry for Redruth transmitting station at The Transmission Gallery
- Television Coverage Map
- FM Coverage Map
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- Redruth Transmitter at thebigtower
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