Gartow-Höhbeck transmitter, Communication tower in Pevestorf, Germany
Description
Gartow-Höhbeck transmitter is a broadcasting facility featuring a 344-meter steel lattice mast and a 44-meter concrete tower for radio and television transmission. The installation serves to distribute FM and television signals across Lower Saxony and neighboring regions.
History
The current facility was constructed in 1978, replacing an older 327-meter mast from 1963 that previously supported communication links between West Germany and West Berlin. The new transmitter represented an advancement in broadcasting technology for regional coverage.
Culture
The transmitter represents German engineering excellence through its precise construction methods and advanced broadcasting technology implementation for regional coverage.
Practical
The location sits in a sparsely populated region and is visible from a distance but not open to the public. The site occupies high ground in the Elbe river valley, providing optimal transmission conditions for broadcasts across the area.
Did you know?
The highest enclosed maintenance room is positioned at 325 meters, making it the most elevated enclosed space in any structure across the European Union. This extraordinary height allows technicians to service broadcasting equipment while working in extreme atmospheric conditions.
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