Tatsfield Receiving Station, BBC radio monitoring facility in Surrey, England
The Tatsfield Receiving Station sits on the North Downs, featuring multiple radio masts and technical equipment for broadcast signal monitoring and frequency measurement.
Established in September 1929, the station expanded its operations during World War II to monitor enemy propaganda and foreign broadcasts across Europe and Asia.
The station contributed to British telecommunications advancement by gathering technical data to maintain broadcasting standards and monitor international radio frequencies.
Located 15 miles southeast of central London, the station operated until 1974 when its functions transferred to the BBC Receiving Station at Crowsley Park.
In October 1957, Tatsfield became the first facility in the United Kingdom to detect radio signals from the Soviet satellite Sputnik I.
Inception: September 1929
GPS coordinates: 51.29000,0.01000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:12
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