Dover transmitting station
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| Mast height | 243.2 metres (798 ft) |
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| Coordinates | 51°06′42″N 1°14′51″E / 51.1117°N 1.2475°ECoordinates: 51°06′42″N 1°14′51″E / 51.1117°N 1.2475°E |
| Grid reference | TR274397 |
| BBC region | BBC South East |
| ITV region | ITV Meridian |
The Dover transmitting station is a facility for broadcasting and telecommunications, located at West Hougham, near Dover, Kent (grid reference TR274397). It has a 243.2 metres (798 ft) high guyed steel lattice mast of triangular cross section. The station is owned by Arqiva. The recommended UHF aerial group is C/D with horizontal polarisation.
There is also a relay transmitter located in the town of Dover (Dover Town); in addition FM radio services are covered by the Swingate transmitting station.
Along with Heathfield and Bluebell Hill, Dover transmits regional television services from BBC One South East and ITV Meridian (South East).
† Transmitted from Dover B.
Analogue television transmissions have now ceased. BBC Two was closed on 13 June 2012, with BBC One being temporarily moved into its place, followed by the remaining three services on 27 June.
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