Skelton transmitting station
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| Skelton VLF Mast | |
| Building | |
|---|---|
| Type | mast radiator insulated against ground |
| Location | Skelton, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Construction | |
| Completed | 2001 |
| Height | 365 m (1,197.51 ft) |
| Design Team | |
The Skelton transmitting station is a radio transmitter site at grid reference NY433376 near Skelton, Cumbria, England about 8 km north west of Penrith, run by VT Communications.
The main purpose of it is shortwave broadcasting.
A VLF transmitter is also located there. It is used to transmit coded orders to submarines. It uses as its aerial a 365 metre high guyed steel lattice mast, which is insulated against ground and is the second tallest structure in the UK. The transmitter went into service in 2001 and is the successor to GBR at Rugby VLF transmitter, which was shut down on April 1, 2003.
[edit] See also
- List of masts
- List of tallest buildings and structures in Great Britain
- List of radio stations in the United Kingdom
[edit] External links
- http://tx.mb21.co.uk/features/skelton/index.php
- Skelton Transmission Mast in the Structurae database
- http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?b40685
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