Fernmeldeturm Schnittlingen, Telecommunications tower in Böhmenkirch, Germany.
The Fernmeldeturm Schnittlingen is a concrete telecommunications tower located near Böhmenkirch that rises to about 128 meters. The structure includes multiple service platforms that provide access for maintenance and operation of radio transmission equipment.
The tower was built between 1981 and 1982, replacing an earlier 51-meter structure from 1957 that stood at a nearby location. This replacement allowed for modern telecommunications services across the region.
The tower serves as a broadcasting center for FM radio programs, including bigFM, contributing to the regional media distribution network.
The tower sits at an elevation of about 734 meters above sea level in an exposed location. The structure is not open to the public for visits, but it is visible from a distance.
The structure houses an amateur radio beacon with the call sign DB0SHF that radio hobbyists use for navigation. A Vestas V90 wind turbine extends to roughly 150 meters in height at a neighboring site.
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