Bod Transmitter, Longwave radio transmitter in Bod, Romania
The Bod Transmitter is a longwave radio broadcasting facility in Romania featuring two guyed masts approximately 250 meters tall that support a T-antenna system. The station operates on 153 kHz frequency and uses its infrastructure to broadcast radio signals across the country and into neighboring regions.
The facility was constructed in 1934 and represented the first longwave radio broadcasting station established in Eastern Europe at that time. In 2003 the station received modern upgrades including Digital Radio Mondiale technology to improve its signal capabilities.
This transmitter has served as a vital communication link across Romania for many generations, connecting listeners to news and programs that reach far beyond local boundaries. The facility remains an important point in the country's broadcasting landscape.
The location sits in an open landscape where the tall masts become visible as you approach the site. The antenna structure dominates the surroundings and serves as an easy landmark to find when visiting the area.
The facility employs a specialized T-antenna design that allows radio signals to travel unusually long distances with high reliability across borders. This antenna configuration enables transmission to reach well beyond Romania's borders into neighboring countries.
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