There are three Redruth transmitting stations:
Redruth (Four Lanes)
edit  Redruth transmitting station (Cornwall) | |
| Mast height | 173 metres (568 ft) |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 50°12′35″N 5°14′19″W / 50.209722°N 5.238611°W |
| Built | 1964 |
| BBC region | BBC South West |
| ITV region | ITV West Country |
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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). 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)
editA broadcasting transmitter at Lanner Hill (grid reference SW709403, 50°13′4″N 5°12′45″W / 50.21778°N 5.21250°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)
editA 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
editAnalogue radio (MW)
editCurrent
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 89.7 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)
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 televisionedit
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Analogue television
editAnalogue 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
edit- ^ "Kerrier District Council planning application". 27 September 2007.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b Radio Listeners Guide 2010
- ^ "mb21 - Transmitter Information - Radio Cornwall". tx.mb21.co.uk. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ BBC Radio 4 ‘AM retune loop’ - 15/04/2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Date set for the closure of BBC Radio 4 medium wave frequencies". RadioToday. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ Television Viewers Guide 2009