WCAT Radio Tower

The WCAT Radio Tower, at 135.7 metres (445 ft),[1] is the tallest man-made structure in Vermont. It is located in Burlington, Vermont. It broadcasts at 5000 Watts. WCAT was the only radio station that had a radio tower within the city limits of Burlington.[2] There is a second 109.0 metres (357.6 ft)[3] tower, also built in 1981, which is a directional aerial beside the WKDR Radio Tower.[4] There is also a third tower on the site,[5] which is 81.0 metres (265.7 ft) tall.[6]

WCAT Radio Tower
The left most tower is the tallest tower.
General information
TypeRadio Tower
LocationBurlington, Vermont
AddressIntervale Road
Town or cityBurlington, Vermont
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44°29′47″N 073°12′49″W
Elevation31.4 metres (103 ft)
Completed1981
OwnerSilverbow Communications Inc.
Height135.7 metres (445 ft)

See also

References

  1. "ASR Registration 1042292". Wireless2.fcc.gov. Retrieved 2011-05-26.
  2. "Profile of radio owners as of 1997". Vermontguides.com. 1998-12-08. Retrieved 2011-04-16.
  3. "ASR Registration 1042293". Wireless2.fcc.gov. Retrieved 2011-05-26.
  4. "Describes second tower". Enc.slider.com. 2005-07-13. Retrieved 2011-04-16.
  5. "A selection from a decade of visits to tower and studio sites in the Northeast and beyond". Fybush.com. Retrieved 2011-04-16.
  6. "ASR Registration 1042294". Wireless2.fcc.gov. Retrieved 2011-05-26.


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