Purdown BT Tower facts for kids
The tower seen from the north
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 Location in Bristol
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| Location | Bristol |
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| Coordinates | 51°29′07″N 2°33′46″W / 51.485278°N 2.562778°W |
| Grid reference | ST610764 |
| Built | 1970 |
The Purdown BT Tower is a tall structure used for sending and receiving signals. It stands 70.1 metres (230 feet) high. This tower was built in 1970. You can find it on a hill called Purdown. This hill is just north of the city centre of Bristol, England. It is in the Lockleaze area.
The tower is a very noticeable building in Bristol. Many people can see it from different parts of the city. Bristol City Council even calls it a "Valued Landmark." Its main job is to send signals from one point to another using microwaves. It is part of a big network of towers owned by British Telecom. This tower is special because it is one of only a few communication towers made from strong, reinforced concrete.
Radio Channels
The Purdown BT Tower also helps broadcast radio stations. This means it sends out radio signals so you can listen to music and shows on your radio.
Analogue Radio (VHF FM)
This table shows some of the analogue radio stations broadcast from the tower:
| Frequency | kW | Service |
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| 97.2 MHz | 0.1 | Kiss |
| 101.4 MHz | 0.1 | Classic FM |
| 107.2 MHz | 0.5 | Greatest Hits Radio Bristol & The South West |
Digital Radio (DAB)
This table shows some of the digital radio stations broadcast from the tower:
| Frequency | Block | kW | Operator |
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| 222.064 MHz | 11D | 1 | Digital One |
| 225.648 MHz | 12B | 1 | BBC National DAB |
Images for kids
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The tower in 2015, after its old microwave dishes were removed. New equipment for broadcasting and mobile networks was put in.
