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THE TRANSMISSION GALLERY
KIDDERMINSTER
| Photos by Alan Price | Page last updated: 2017-02-22 |
| I suspect since Mike's photos were taken, Free Radio and Signal 107 have been added to this site. Previously, Free/Wyvern came from a location in Kidderminster town centre, but moved in 2002. Both commercial services are line fed, presumably for split advertising. |
| The UHF cylinder seems unchanged since DSO. |
| Ofcom data is slightly sketchy as it gives heighs for BBC H&W and Signal 107 as 40 and 44 metres, but I suspect these are the transmitting antennas for both stations. They are slightly different in power, BBC H&W at 500 watts, Signal 107 at 200 watts. [Ed] I suspect that the height figure for BBC H&W is incorrect. The tower is 45.7m tall, so 44m looks to be the correct figure, judging by this picture. There was mast work occurring at the time of my visit. |
| On the right hand side, the two slant polarised, 2 element Yagis, at 32 metres. These must be the antennas for Free Radio at 100 watts. I suspect they are directional to protect Wenvoe on 96.8, and the fact that coverage isn't really needed to the south. |
| DAB entered service on 1st September 2016. Again, Ofcom data is sketchy, as it puts BBC DAB interleaved with the Kathrein FM panels, but I don't see any DAB in there? |
| The troughs are still present, pointing towards Sutton Coldfield. Note the log on the bottom left? I suspect it is looking at Bromsgrove. |
| BBC H&W receive antenna looking at Malvern. |
| Droitwich in the distance. |
Bromsgrove | Droitwich | Kidderminster (ILR)
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