Chillerton Down transmitting station facts for kids
The Chillerton Down transmitting station
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 Location in Isle of Wight
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| Mast height | 228.9 metres (751 ft) |
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| Coordinates | 50°38′57″N 1°19′44″W / 50.649167°N 1.328889°W |
| Grid reference | SZ475835 |
| Built | 30 August 1958 |
| ITV region | Southern Television (1958-1981) TVS (1982-1985) |
The Chillerton Down transmitting station is a tall tower on the Isle of Wight in England. It sends out signals for FM and DAB radio. This means it helps you listen to your favorite radio stations!
The tower was built in 1958. It's a very tall steel mast, about 229 meters (751 feet) high. This type of mast is called a guyed mast. It means it's held up by strong cables attached to the ground.
This station was first used to send out TV signals. It broadcast for channels like Southern Television and later TVS. This was back when TV signals were sent using a system called VHF. These old TV signals stopped in 1985.
Today, Chillerton Down broadcasts many popular radio stations. These include Wave 105, 103.2 Capital FM, Greatest Hits Radio, and Isle of Wight Radio. It also sends out signals for digital radio, known as DAB.
The company that owns and runs this important station is called Arqiva. They manage many broadcasting sites across the UK.
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What Does Chillerton Down Broadcast?
The Chillerton Down station sends out signals for both analogue and digital radio.
Analogue Radio Stations
Analogue radio is the traditional way radio signals are sent. Here are some of the stations you can hear from Chillerton Down:
- Capital South Coast (on 103.2 MHz)
- Wave 105 (on 105.2 MHz)
- Greatest Hits Radio (on 106.0 MHz)
- Isle of Wight Radio (on 107.0 MHz)
Digital Radio Stations (DAB)
Digital radio, or DAB, gives you more channels and clearer sound. Chillerton Down broadcasts several digital radio groups:
- Sound Digital Limited
- NOW South Hampshire
- Digital One
Past TV Broadcasts
From 1958 until 1985, Chillerton Down was also a key site for television. It broadcast VHF analogue television signals. This included channels like Southern Television and TVS. These were important TV channels for people living in the south of England.
