Altay cellphone system tower, Communication tower in Finlyandsky, Russia.
The 130-meter tall Altay cellphone system tower extends from Komissara Smirnova Street number 3, featuring a metal framework structure with telecommunication equipment.
Built in 1978, the tower supported the Soviet Altay mobile system until 1990, when ownership transferred to Rostelecom following the dissolution of the USSR.
The tower represents the technological advancement of Soviet telecommunications, demonstrating the commitment to establishing mobile communications across major Russian cities.
Located at coordinates 59.963056 latitude and 30.354722 longitude, the tower continues to function as a central telecommunications hub in Saint Petersburg.
The Altay system operated on specialized UHF/VHF frequencies of 150 MHz initially, later upgrading to 330 MHz to support 22 independent trunks.
Location: Finlyandsky
Inception: 1978
Height: 130 m
Address: Россия, Санкт-Петербург, улица Комиссара Смирнова, дом 3 литера Г 195009 195009
GPS coordinates: 59.96306,30.35472
Latest update: March 15, 2025 03:28
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