Eiðar longwave transmitter, Radio transmission tower in Egilsstaðir, Iceland.
The Eiðar longwave transmitter stood 221 meters tall as a steel lattice mast radiator for broadcasting radio signals across eastern Iceland.
The facility operated from 1938 until March 2023, starting with two 25-meter masts and evolving through multiple reconstructions to reach its final height.
The transmitter formed an essential part of RÚV national broadcasting network, delivering radio programs to remote areas and maritime vessels.
The structure transmitted radio signals at 207 kHz frequency with 100 kilowatts of power, reaching locations where FM radio coverage was limited.
The tower's location near Egilsstaðir Airport influenced its final demolition timing, making it the first of Iceland's longwave transmitters to be removed.
Location: Egilsstaðir
Height: 221 m
GPS coordinates: 65.36889,-14.34333
Latest update: March 22, 2025 12:45
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