Sender Blauen, Concrete transmission tower in Malsburg-Marzell, Germany.
Sender Blauen is a concrete broadcasting tower in Malsburg-Marzell that reaches 96.5 meters in height and was designed to transmit radio signals. The structure uses modern FM antenna technology at its top and covers the Black Forest region with its broadcasts.
The tower was completed in 1985 and faced significant opposition from local residents concerned about its impact on the landscape. Due to these concerns, the planned height was reduced from 120 meters to the current 96.5 meters.
The transmission tower stands as a familiar landmark in the local landscape and is recognized by residents as part of their daily surroundings. This concrete structure represents how broadcasting infrastructure becomes visible in rural areas and shapes the physical environment.
The tower is visible from the surrounding area and can be observed from various vantage points in the region, particularly in clear weather. Visitors should note that this is a private broadcast facility and is not open for public access.
An 18-meter fiberglass cylinder was removed from the tower's top because modern FM antennas function more efficiently at lower heights. This adjustment was a rare example of how technology made it possible to further minimize the overall structure.
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