Original IBA Station
| Ashton Moss (East) | |
| Location | Ashton Moss, Tameside, Greater Manchester |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SJ9235299412 |
| Built | 1974 |
Originally constructed in 1974 for the IBA for its local radio contractor, Piccadilly Radio, located at 53°29′28″N 2°6′55″W / 53.49111°N 2.11528°W / 53.49111; -2.11528 (Ashton Moss East MF station)
This facility is still used for transmitting Piccadilly Magic 1152 on 1152 kHz. It uses a directional antenna consisting of 4 guyed masts, insulated against ground. This antenna has a maximum output toward 250°. In this direction the ERP is 1.5 kW, whereby the transmitter output is 350 Watts.
The antenna of this transmitter has therefore a highly directional pattern, in order not to interfere with other nearby transmitters on the same frequency.
Additionally, Asian Sound operates from this site on 1377 kHz
It is designated "Ashton Moss (East) MF" by owners Arqiva
Read more about this topic: Ashton Moss Transmitting Stations
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