Criggion Radio Station, Military radio communication station in Powys, Wales
Criggion Radio Station was a military radio communication facility in the Welsh countryside equipped with tall steel lattice towers and guyed masts for long-distance transmission. The remaining buildings and structures still stand on the site today, though they show significant deterioration.
The facility was established in 1942 and initially served as a backup to Rugby Radio Station. Following a fire at Rugby in 1943, it took over the station's operations and continued broadcasting until 2003.
The facility operated under callsign GBZ at 19.6 kHz, enabling communication between the Admiralty and Royal Navy vessels across global waters.
The site is isolated and located in remote moorland in the Welsh hills. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and bring appropriate clothing, as the terrain is uneven and some structures are unstable.
The station broadcast on 19.6 kHz using the callsign GBZ, which allowed it to reach Royal Navy vessels across vast ocean distances. This extremely low frequency could penetrate water and overcome geographical obstacles better than conventional radio waves.
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