Angus transmitting station
Mast height | 229.5 metres (753 ft) |
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Grid reference | NO394407 |
BBC region | BBC Scotland |
ITV region | STV North |
The Angus transmitting station is a broadcasting and telecommunications facility, situated approximately five miles due north of the city of Dundee, Scotland (grid reference NO394407).[1] It includes a guyed steel lattice mast which is 229.5 metres (753 ft) [1] in height. Mounted at the top are the UHF television antennas, contained within a GRP shroud. These antennas have an average height above Ordnance Datum of 547 metres (1,795 ft).[2]. It is owned and operated by Arqiva.
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History
- It was constructed in 1966 by the ITA, having been chosen as a suitable site for high power colour UHF transmissions.
Coverage area
It covers parts of the City of Dundee, eastern Perth and Kinross, southern Angus and north and east Fife. Reception is also possible in the coastal areas of East Lothian, as far along as the town of Dunbar [3].
Channels listed by frequency
Analogue radio (FM VHF)
Frequency | kW[2] | Service | |
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H | V | ||
100.1 MHz | 2.125 | 8.5 | Classic FM |
102.8 MHz | 1 | 4 | Tay FM |
† Mixed polarisation.
Digital radio (DAB)
Frequency | Block | kW | Operator |
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218.640 MHz | 11B | 3 | Score Dundee |
222.064 MHz | 11D | 10 | Digital One |
225.648 MHz | 12B | 10 | BBC National DAB |
Digital television
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Before switchover
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Analogue television
Analogue television was shut down from Angus in August 2010. BBC Two Scotland was closed on 4 August, and the remaining three services on 20 August.
Frequency | UHF | kW | Service[3] |
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727.25 MHz | 53 | 100 | Channel 4 |
759.25 MHz | 57 | 100 | BBC One Scotland |
783.25 MHz | 60 | 100 | STV |
807.25 MHz | 63 | 100 | BBC Two Scotland |
See also
- List of masts
- List of tallest buildings and structures in Great Britain
- List of radio stations in the United Kingdom
References
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- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2003/10_october/30/dig_rad_dundee.shtml
- ↑ Radio Listeners Guide 2010
- ↑ Television Viewers Guide 2009