Mediumwave transmitter Lopik
The Mediumwave transmitter Lopik was a medium wave broadcasting facility near Lopik in the Netherlands. It was constructed in 1938 and closed down on 1 September 2015. Its last use was to transmit the Dutch language edition of Radio Maria on 675 kHz. The aerial consisted of a 196-metre guyed steel framework mast, which was insulated against ground.
On 24 July 2015, Radio Maria Netherlands announced the closedown of its transmissions on 675 kHz Medium wave as of 1 September 2015.[1]
Originally, there was also a second, 165 metre guyed steel framework mast for the mediumwave frequency 1332 kHz, but this was taken down on 21 August 2004.[2]
On 4 September 2015, the remaining 196 metre mast was also taken down, marking the end of 75 years of Medium wave transmissions from the Lopik site.[3]
This mast should not be confused with the Gerbrandy tower in the nearby town of IJsselstein, which is used for FM- and TV-broadcasting. The Gerbrandy Tower used to be in the community of Lopik as well before an administrative change, and is often referred to as the "Lopik tower".
See also
References
- ↑ "Radio Maria gaat digitaal", announcement of closedown of 675 kHz MW service, Radio Maria (Dutch)
- ↑ Nozema, "Een symbolische daad", compilation of news events on the takedown of the 165 m mast in Lopik (Dutch), Youtube.com
- ↑ Zendmast Lopik neergehaald, NOS Nieuws, 4 September 2015 (Dutch)
External links
- Lopik on www.waniewski.de
- http://www.skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?b30108
- http://www.skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?b30110
- Lopik Transmission Mast at Structurae
- http://www.xs4all.nl/~okznet/Other/nozema/index.htm (dead link)
Coordinates: 52°00′02″N 5°02′42″E / 52.00056°N 5.04500°E