Sender Witzhelden, Radio transmission tower in Leichlingen, Germany.
The Sender Witzhelden stands as a telecommunications structure in North Rhine-Westphalia, providing radio broadcasting services across the surrounding region.
Founded in 1906 by Telefunken corporation, the installation began operations as a longwave radiotelegraphy station and remained Germany's central communication point during World War I.
The original 1920 building, designed by architect Herman Muthesius, maintains its status as a protected cultural monument representing early radio broadcasting architecture.
The transmission facility continues its operations under Deutsche Telekom management, delivering essential communication services to local communities and broadcasters.
The installation holds the record as the world's longest continuously operating radio transmitting facility, featuring a powerful 100 kW quenched-spark transmitter by 1913.
Location: Leichlingen
GPS coordinates: 51.11900,7.09989
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:14
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