Schwarzenburg short wave radio transmitter
Schwarzenburg short wave radio transmitter, Radio transmitter infrastructure in Mamishaus, Switzerland
The Schwarzenburg facility contained multiple transmitting masts and broadcasting equipment operating on shortwave frequencies to reach international audiences.
From its establishment in 1939, the station transmitted daily programs to Swiss communities across the Americas until its closure in 1998.
The station broadcast programs in Swiss national languages, English, Spanish, and Portuguese, connecting Switzerland with global communities during the Cold War period.
The transmitter operated with two 25-kilowatt AM Hasler systems and rotating Rhombic antennas, enabling worldwide radio communication from its Senderweg location.
During World War II, the station transmitted position data of merchant vessels to prevent German attacks on Swiss maritime operations.
Location: Schwarzenburg
Location: Bern
Address: Senderweg 18, 3152 Mamishaus 3152 3152
GPS coordinates: 46.81672,7.37450
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:38
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