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A new Mast was built around 1983 to replace the existing structure, primarily to support new mixed-polarisation FM antennas. With a mast height of 242 metres (794ft), it is one of the most powerful transmitters in England, powered at 1000 Kilowatt s ERP for analogue Television . The coverage extends as far south as Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire and as far north as Stoke On Trent . However, there are many relay transmitters around the Midlands that extend the coverage even further. The transmitter broadcasts UHF analogue and six Digital Television Multiplexes , as well as VHF or FM transmitters for the four BBC national and local Radio stations, three independent local radio stations and the BBC DAB ( Digital Audio Broadcasting – i.e. Digital Radio). An MF transmitter for Radio Birmingham (now Radio WM) used to be installed at this site, but could only be operated at 5 kW instead of the planned 10 kW because of interference to video equipment on the site. It was eventually replaced with a transmitter at the nearby Langley Mill MF site owned by Arqiva. This transmitter is currently used for the BBC Asian Network. The station is now owned by National Grid Wireless , a subsidiary of National Grid Transco , based in Warwick . SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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