KFVS TV Mast, Television tower in Cape Girardeau County, United States.
The KFVS TV Mast is a television tower in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, rising 511 meters above the ground. Its steel structure transmits television signals across a broad region covering several states.
Built in 1960, this tower held the record as the world's tallest structure until 1962. This achievement represented a turning point in broadcasting technology and infrastructure development.
The tower enables KFVS television programming to reach communities across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas, connecting diverse regional populations.
The structure sits at 248 meters above sea level and transmits via UHF frequencies. The tower is visible from the surrounding area but is not open to the public for climbing.
This tower was the first human-made structure to exceed 500 meters in height, opening new possibilities for transmission technology. The project demonstrated that engineers could reach and manage such extreme heights.
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