Midhurst transmitting station, Radio and TV transmitter station in Easebourne, England
Midhurst transmitting station is a radio and television broadcasting facility that rises on a steel lattice mast approximately 118 meters high. It sends out digital television signals and radio broadcasts that reach towns including Horsham, Midhurst, and Petersfield.
The facility was built in 1972 and initially broadcast BBC2 before adding BBC1 and ITV channels later that same year. Analogue broadcasting ended in 2012 when the station shifted entirely to digital television.
The station broadcasts radio and television programs that residents in the region use daily to stay connected with national and local content. It forms part of the network that serves people across West Sussex and surrounding counties with news and entertainment.
The station broadcasts on specific frequencies such as 106.6 MHz for radio programs along with multiple digital television channels serving various regions. It sits approximately 307 meters above sea level, using its elevated location to extend the range of its signals.
The facility modernized its technology from the start and was ready to integrate new transmission technologies quickly. The location and structure were designed to allow long-term use with updates as broadcasting evolved.
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