Sottens transmitter, Broadcasting tower in Jorat-Menthue, Switzerland.
The Sottens transmission tower stands at coordinates 46.656086, 6.728964, serving as a medium-wave radio broadcasting facility for French-speaking Switzerland.
The Sottens transmitter facility began operations in 1931, marking the establishment of nationwide radio broadcasting services for French-language programs across Switzerland.
The transmission tower holds designation as a Class A Swiss cultural property of national significance, representing technological advancement in Swiss broadcasting heritage.
Visitors can reach the transmitter site by following the main roads through Gros-de-Vaud district, where the structure rises above the agricultural landscape.
The facility broadcasts signals that reach across European borders during nighttime hours, extending communication range through enhanced atmospheric conditions.
Location: Jorat-Menthue
Location: Gros-de-Vaud District
Inception: 1931
Part of: list of cultural properties in Jorat-Menthue
Address: Route de Peyres-Possens, 1062 Sottens 1062 1062
GPS coordinates: 46.65609,6.72896
Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:25
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