Monte Ceneri transmitter, Broadcasting tower in Monteceneri, Switzerland
The Monte Ceneri transmitter features a 220-meter-tall mast equipped with radio frequency transmission capabilities and advanced broadcasting equipment.
The initial transmitter began operations in 1933 with a Marconi system of 15 kilowatts power, broadcasting on 461 kHz frequency for Radio Suisse Italienne.
The facility stands as a Swiss cultural property of national significance, representing technological advancement in the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland.
Visitors can locate the transmitter at coordinates 46.140614 latitude and 8.9156 longitude, where it continues to serve broadcasting purposes.
The structure includes a fortified bunker that houses the transmitter room, complemented by 120 copper wires extending 200 meters for ground networking.
Location: Monteceneri
Inception: 1933
Part of: list of cultural properties in Monteceneri
Address: Via Monte Ceneri, Rivera
GPS coordinates: 46.14061,8.91560
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:07
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