Roumoules radio transmitter

The Roumoules Transmitter, located near Roumoules, France and owned by Monaco Media Diffusion, is a main broadcasting facility for longwave and mediumwave broadcasting of Radio Monte Carlo. This powerful transmitter is among the most powerful of its kind in the world, being able to be heard well at nighttime throughout Europe. The transmitter was inaugurated in 1974, and transmits at 216 kHz with a transmission power of 1400 kW. It consists of two 1000 kW transmitters switched in parallel and one additional 1000 kW unit, which has been available since 1983. Although it is normally run with 700 kW output power, it can be switched to full 3000 kW if needed. Since 31 March 2020, the transmission of the French programme of Radio Monte Carlo has ceased and the router remains available only for contract use. The longwave transmitter utilizes a directional aerial with maximum energy emitted northwest. It is composed of three 300-metre-high guyed masts, which are insulated against ground and ground-fed. An additional 330-metre-high guyed, ground-fed lattice steel mast radiator is available as a backup, which permits omnidirectional radiation pattern. The total length of the grounding system for the transmitter is 200 kilometres, covering an area of 150 hectares. This vast system features wires that provide grounding to the transmitter and serves as protection from electrical shock hazards. Throughout its extensive history, the Roumoules transmitter has served as a reliable broadcasting service for Radio Monte Carlo and its many listeners. Its power and capability makes it a truly unparalleled broadcasting facility.

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