Halangy Down transmitter explained

Halangy Down transmitter
Map Name:Isles of Scilly
Coordinates:49.9325°N -6.3053°W
Height:76.2m (250feet)
Built:1969
Relay:Redruth
Bbc:BBC South West
Itv:ITV West Country

The Halangy Down transmitter on St Mary's, Isles of Scilly is a 500-watt FM radio and television transmitter with a 76.2m (250feet) high steel lattice tower, surmounted by a main TV antenna. It was built by the BBC in 1969 on Halangy Down which is 38.1m (125feet) above sea level.

It is owned and operated by Arqiva.[1] It is fed by the Redruth transmitting station and provides television and FM radio coverage for the Isles of Scilly. Two 1.2m (03.9feet) dishes on the tower were installed in 2009 to support the switchover to Digital Television.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statement in support of application under section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 . . 7 March 2014 . Isles of Scilly Council Planning Applications. Isles of Scilly Council . 9 October 2017 .
  2. Web site: Application Form . . 7 March 2014 . Isles of Scilly Council Planning Applications. Isles of Scilly Council . 9 October 2017 .