Meldrum transmitting station
Transmitter station in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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The Meldrum transmitting station is a broadcasting and telecommunications facility, situated on Core Hill, 4.3 miles (6.9 km) north-west of the village of Oldmeldrum in Aberdeenshire. It is owned and operated by Arqiva.
LocationOldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire
Mast height135 metres (443 ft)
Coordinates57.3855°N 2.4°W
Grid referenceNJ760328
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  Location within Aberdeenshire | |
| Location | Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire |
|---|---|
| Mast height | 135 metres (443 ft) |
| Coordinates | 57.3855°N 2.4°W |
| Grid reference | NJ760328 |
| Built | 1955 |
| BBC region | BBC Scotland (1955–1985) |
History
It was built by J. L. Eve Construction in the mid-1950s, who also built the similar height Divis transmitting station at the same time.
Channels listed by frequency
Analogue radio (VHF FM)
| Frequency | kW[1] | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 88.7 MHz | 150 | BBC Radio 2 |
| 90.9 MHz | 150 | BBC Radio 3 |
| 93.1 MHz | 150 | BBC Radio Scotland |
| 95.3 MHz | 150 | BBC Radio 4 |
| 98.3 MHz | 150 | BBC Radio 1 |
| 104.2 MHz | 150 | BBC Radio nan Gàidheal |
Digital radio (DAB)
| Frequency | Block | kW | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220.352 MHz | 11C | 8.51 | Switch Aberdeen |
| 225.6483 MHz | 12B | 10 | BBC National DAB |
Analogue television
405-line monochrome analogue television signals were broadcast from Meldrum from its launch in 1955 until the nationwide shutdown of VHF signals in 1985.
| Frequency | VHF | kW | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61.75 MHz | 4 | 17 | BBC1 Scotland |