Fernmeldeturm Broitzem, Communication tower in Broitzem, Brunswick, Germany.
The Fernmeldeturm Broitzem is a concrete tower in Brunswick that rises over 154 meters and ranks as the second tallest structure in the city after an industrial chimney. Technical equipment mounted around 78 meters above ground transmits FM radio, digital television, and DAB multiplex signals across the region.
The tower was built in 1971 by Deutsche Bundespost as part of the country's telecommunications expansion in the post-war period. An upgrade in 1987 added capacity for private broadcasting services when Germany's media landscape began to open up.
The tower shaped how people in the city received news and entertainment for generations, serving as a physical reminder of broadcasting's role in daily life. Residents often grew up listening to radio stations or watching television programs transmitted from this location.
The tower is visible from many parts of the city and serves as a helpful landmark for navigation, though public access to climb it is not available. Visitors can photograph the structure from nearby areas and appreciate its function as a broadcasting hub.
Since 2012 the tower transmits DAB multiplex signals on channel 5C, joining a coordinated network of transmitters across Germany that listeners can tune into with digital receivers. This shift marked a transition in how regional broadcasts reached audiences compared to traditional FM radio methods.
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