Tacolneston transmitting station, Broadcasting tower in Tacolneston, Norfolk, England
Tacolneston transmitting station is a broadcasting facility in Norfolk featuring a tall mast that sends television and radio signals across the region. The station covers Norfolk and the northern parts of Suffolk with digital transmissions.
An original mast 149 meters tall was completed in 1956 and provided early television broadcasts to the region. The site was later upgraded to meet modern digital standards.
The transmitter station delivers multiple digital channels and radio stations, enabling Norfolk residents to access national and regional programming content.
The site is best viewed from the surrounding area as it sits on open land. Visitors should note that this is an active operational facility and access to the mast itself is restricted or not permitted.
The station maintains transmission operations with an Effective Radiated Power of 100 kilowatts, broadcasting at frequencies starting from 426 MHz.
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