Wiederau transmitter, Broadcasting tower in Pegau, Germany
The Wiederau transmitter is a broadcasting tower near Pegau that rises to 212 meters and uses steel lattice structures to send radio and television signals. The facility serves the Saxony region with continuous radio and television coverage.
The transmitter was built in 1932 as a medium-wave facility originally equipped with two wooden lattice towers. The site was later modernized with updated steel structures that stand today.
The transmitter represents a central piece of German broadcasting infrastructure, enabling communication and media distribution across the eastern region of the country.
The tower is visible from nearby roads and marks the landscape of the region clearly. Visitors should note that the site is not accessible for safety reasons and can only be viewed from outside the barrier area.
During World War II, the facility was integrated into broadcasting networks aimed at disrupting Allied aircraft navigation. The technology used targeted radio frequencies to interfere with navigation systems.
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