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Redruth transmitting station

There are three Redruth transmitting stations:

Redruth (Four Lanes)

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Redruth (Four Lanes)
 
 
Redruth transmitting station (Cornwall)
Mast height173 metres (568 ft)
Coordinates50°12′35″N 5°14′19″W / 50.209722°N 5.238611°W / 50.209722; -5.238611
Built1964
BBC regionBBC South West
ITV regionITV West Country
 
The Redruth/Four Lanes Transmitter.

A broadcasting and telecommunications facility in west Cornwall (grid reference SW690395, 50°12′35″N 5°14′19″W / 50.20972°N 5.23861°W / 50.20972; -5.23861). 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.

This transmitter provides coverage to West Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Redruth (Lanner)

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A broadcasting transmitter at Lanner Hill (grid reference SW709403, 50°13′4″N 5°12′45″W / 50.21778°N 5.21250°W / 50.21778; -5.21250). 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)

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

Services available

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Analogue radio (MW)

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Current

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Frequency kW[2] Service
909 kHz 2 BBC Radio 5 Live

Former

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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)

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Frequency kW Service
89.7 MHz 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)

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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

Analogue television

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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
599.25 MHz 37 3 Channel 5
631.25 MHz 41 100 Westcountry
655.25 MHz 44 100 BBC2 South West
679.25 MHz 47 100 Channel 4
711.25 MHz 51 100 BBC1 South West

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Kerrier District Council planning application". 27 September 2007.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ a b 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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