KCBS-TV/FM Tower, Television tower on Mount Wilson, California.
The KCBS-TV/FM Tower is a steel lattice structure on Mount Wilson that transmits television and radio signals to the Los Angeles region. The facility stands near the historic Mount Wilson Observatory and serves as part of the broadcasting infrastructure for local media distribution.
The tower was built in 1986 as the KNXT/KNX-FM Tower to broadcast television and radio content to the region. CBS Corporation sold the facility to Richland Towers in 2009, marking a shift in its ownership and operations.
The tower stands at the westernmost point of Mount Wilson, near the Mount Wilson Observatory, contributing to regional media distribution.
The location on Mount Wilson involves mountain terrain and high elevation, which affects accessibility for visitors. The winding roads require careful driving, and weather conditions at this height can change quickly throughout the day.
During the digital television transition, the tower's transmitters were temporarily moved to other buildings as the technology shifted. After the spectrum repack was completed, the broadcasters eventually returned their equipment to this original location.
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