Omega Tower Trelew, Radio navigation tower in Trelew, Argentina.
Description
Omega Tower Trelew was a radio mast facility near the city that served as a tall steel structure for long-wave radio transmission. The installation functioned with ground-insulated design and supported navigation signals across large maritime and aeronautical areas.
History
Built in 1976 by the United States Navy as part of an international navigation network, the tower operated for over two decades. It was demolished in June 1998 when technological improvements made the facility obsolete.
Culture
The tower represented advanced radio technology in South America, marking Trelew as a strategic point for global navigation capabilities.
Practical
The site was located in an area outside the city and was never open to public visits. Visitors today will find an empty landscape where the tower once stood, with no remaining structure to observe.
Did you know?
Standing at 366 meters, it was the tallest structure in South America at its peak. The 1998 demolition was one of the largest controlled demolitions ever performed and attracted engineers from around the world.
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