Telefarm Towers and FM Radio Stations

Telefarm Towers and FM Radio Stations are closely tied together.

Telefarm Towers were designed to support FM radio broadcasting, with some towers specifically built for this purpose.

One notable example is the Telefarm Tower in the UK, which was used to broadcast the BBC's FM radio signals.

The tower's height and design allowed for efficient broadcasting to a wide area.

FM radio stations were a key part of Telefarm Towers' functionality, providing entertainment and information to the public.

Many people remember listening to their favorite FM radio stations while driving or at home.

Dielectric recently upgraded the TV antenna at the Telefarm Towers site with a new UHF antenna.

The new antenna, designed with simplicity and long-term reliability in mind, addresses current tower code requirements for exposed transmission lines.

It was delivered in a modular configuration that made the installation process easier for Tower King II, the company that managed the site preparation and installation work.

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The new antenna, an E-Type design, was able to retain the existing Dielectric repack antenna on the top position without requiring extensive tower modifications.

WUCW shares space with several broadcasters on the south tower at Telefarm Towers, a two-tower transmission site for TV and FM radio broadcasters.

The new antenna was designed to optimize tower real estate and provide true omnidirectional performance for viewers.

The E-Type antenna design allowed Dielectric to reevaluate traditional stacked antenna array design and bring simplicity and long-term reliability to the broadcaster.

Dielectric designed a two-piece mast for WUCW that measures 20 inches in diameter and is two inches thick.

The antenna replacement project involved significant mechanical challenges, including keeping the weight of the two sections low enough for a potential helicopter lift or a reasonably sized gin pole.

The original Deltastar antenna was 32,000 pounds, making it challenging to bring down with a gin pole without it bouncing off the tower.

The new antenna's modular design and flange in the middle made it easier for the tower crew to raise and connect the two pieces.

The Telefarm Towers are home to a variety of FM radio stations, offering a range of formats to suit different tastes. One of the most notable stations is KNOW, broadcasting on 91.1 FM with multiple HD channels.

KNOW's main channel is MPR News, a news and talk station that provides in-depth coverage of local and national issues. Radio Heartland, another channel on 91.1, is a folk music station that features a mix of traditional and contemporary folk music.

The Telefarm Towers also host KSTP, broadcasting on 94.5 FM with multiple HD channels. KSTP's main channel is KS95, a hot adult contemporary station that plays a mix of pop and rock music. Skor North, another channel on 94.5, is a sports station that provides coverage of local and national sports teams.

KTMY, broadcasting on 107.1 FM, is a female-oriented talk station that features a range of programming, including talk shows and interviews. The station also broadcasts 74 WDGY, an oldies station that plays classic hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Here is a list of the FM radio stations broadcasting from the Telefarm Towers: