Fernmeldeturm Lohmar-Birk, Communication tower in Birk, Germany.
Description
Fernmeldeturm Lohmar-Birk is a concrete tower rising approximately 134 meters at the eastern edge of the Birk district. It houses transmission equipment for radio broadcasting and mobile network signals serving the local area.
History
Built in 1971, the tower initially served as a relay station for television signals between Cologne and Frankfurt for broadcasters like WDR. Its purpose shifted over the decades from television transmission to modern mobile network operations.
Culture
The tower represents the evolution of German telecommunications, transitioning from television signal transmission to modern mobile network operations.
Practical
The facility is closed to public access and can only be viewed from outside. The tower is most visible from surrounding streets, where you can clearly see its distinctive structure and antenna equipment.
Did you know?
Satellite dishes at the tower's base operate as the main station for television cable distribution across the Heide and Lohmar areas. This infrastructure proved essential for delivering broadcast signals to local homes.
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