Transatlantycka Centrala Radiotelegraficzna, Radio transmission station in Stare Babice, Poland.
The Transatlantycka Centrala Radiotelegraficzna was a radio transmission complex with ten steel masts positioned across roughly 3.6 kilometers in Stare Babice. The masts served as the main infrastructure for sending and receiving radio signals between Poland and North America.
The complex opened in 1923 as the result of a partnership between Poland's postal authorities and American radio experts. It was the first Polish installation capable of direct transatlantic communication and represented a major step forward for the country's telecommunications infrastructure.
The station symbolized Poland's independent place in international radio communications after World War I. Visitors today can still sense this historical importance when standing near the remaining mast foundations.
The site today is partially accessible, where you can see the foundation remains of the masts and old guard buildings. The ruins are scattered over a large area, so plan to spend time walking through the site.
The transmission speed varied greatly with the seasons: in summer the station operated at slower speeds, while in winter it could triple its transmission rate. This adjustment was necessary to maintain reliable communication despite changing atmospheric conditions.
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