Turners Hill 2 in March 2007
Turners Hill Transmitter refers to a pair of free-standing radio and television towers on Turners Hill , on the border of Dudley and Rowley Regis in the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell , both localities being in the West Midlands of England.[1] They are approximately 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) west of Oldbury .[2]
One is a made from lattice steel, the other, "Turners Hill 2" with a height of 60.96 metres (200 ft), is made of concrete , topped by a steel antenna.[2]
They carry multiplexes 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D and 12B.[1] [3]
It also broadcasts Hits Radio Black Country & Shropshire on 97.2 FM.
A local landmark, the masts are visible from the nearby M5 motorway and M6 motorway , and from as far afield as Barr Beacon .
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