Eiðar longwave transmitter, Radio transmission tower in Egilsstaðir, Iceland.
Eiðar longwave transmitter was a steel lattice tower in eastern Iceland that rose 221 meters tall. The facility broadcast radio signals at 207 kHz with 100 kilowatts of power, reaching areas where other radio networks could not reach.
The station began operations in 1938 with two 25-meter masts and underwent multiple reconstructions over the decades. It became the first Icelandic longwave transmitter to be demolished, removed in 2023 due to its proximity to Egilsstaðir Airport.
The transmitter formed an essential part of RÚV national broadcasting network, delivering radio programs to remote areas and maritime vessels.
The site was located near Egilsstaðir and could be seen from outside the grounds, though the tower was not directly accessible to the public. The structure has since been removed, though its former location can still be visited for context.
This tower was the first Icelandic longwave transmitter to be removed specifically due to aviation safety concerns with the nearby airport. Its demolition priority marked an unusual endpoint in the country's radio broadcasting history.
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