Whitehawk Hill transmitting station, Television transmitting station in Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom.
Whitehawk Hill transmitting station is a television and radio broadcasting facility located on a hill in Brighton and Hove. The installation features a transmission tower that rises approximately 45 meters (150 feet) above the surrounding terrain, reaching a total height of about 121 meters (397 feet) above sea level.
The facility opened in 1959 and initially received broadcast signals from Crystal Palace transmitting station. In 1962, it switched to receiving signals from Rowridge transmitting station, which remained the source for many years.
The facility distributes television and radio broadcasts to 96,000 households, connecting residents to national networks including BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, and Channel 4.
The site is accessible from nearby roads and offers views across the surrounding landscape from the hilltop location. Visitors should be aware that this is an active transmission facility and viewing is limited to external observation from public areas.
The station serves approximately 96,000 households across the region with television and radio signals. A notable transition occurred in March 2012 when the facility completely switched from analogue to digital broadcasting, ending the era of traditional transmission methods locally.
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