The Vinnytsia TV Mast is an impressive structure that has been in operation since 1976. It stands at an incredible 350 meters tall.
Built in the Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia, the mast serves as a broadcasting tower for radio and television signals. It's a vital part of the local communication infrastructure.
The Vinnytsia TV Mast has a unique design, featuring a lattice structure that provides stability and strength. This design allows it to withstand harsh weather conditions and strong winds.
Located in a relatively remote area, the mast is easily accessible by car or public transportation, making it a popular tourist destination.
TV Tower Under Attack
The TV tower in Vinnytsia has come under attack by Russian occupiers, causing broadcasting to be temporarily turned off in the city.
On the morning of March 16, the Russian occupiers fired on the TV tower of the media group of Radio Broadcasting, Radio Communications and Television in Vinnytsia.
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OTA broadcasting in the city is temporarily inexistant, making it impossible to receive a signal through T2 tuners and parts of FM radio stations.
This includes channels like UA:Suspilne, “Armia”, “City on the Buh” and others, although work is underway to restore the airwaves.
Vinnytsia residents can get access to Ukrainian broadcasting for free in several ways:
- On the satellite, Ukrainian TV channels are decoded on satellite, making access free of charge. You need a satellite receiver and a satellite dish to watch TV.
- On Youtube, most Ukrainian channels have their own Youtube channels, so find the desired channel in the mobile application or on the web page on Youtube. If the internet speed is low, choose a lower resolution in the video settings.
- On OTT services, such as YouTV, Sweet TV, Omega TV, MEGOGO, Kyivstar TV, Oll tv, access to Ukrainian television is now also free. Find the channel you want in your app or on your favorite platform’s web page.
- In “Diya” in the “Services” section, you can also access Ukrainian broadcasting. To do this, you need to update the application.
You can also listen to Ukrainian radio broadcasting via Internet radio at radioplayer.ua and in the “Diya” application.
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Broadcasting Disruption
The TV tower in Vinnytsia came under fire by Russian occupiers, causing a temporary halt in on-air broadcasting in the city.
On March 16, the occupiers fired on the TV tower, resulting in OTA broadcasting being temporarily unavailable.
Vinnytsia residents can still access Ukrainian broadcasting through several alternatives.
You can get access to Ukrainian TV channels for free on satellite, provided you have a satellite receiver and a satellite dish.
Most Ukrainian channels have their own YouTube channels, so you can find your favorite channel on YouTube if you have fast internet.
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If your internet speed is low, you can choose a lower resolution in the video settings to improve playback.
Alternatively, you can access Ukrainian TV channels on various OTT services, including YouTV, Sweet TV, Omega TV, MEGOGO, Kyivstar TV, and Oll tv.
If you're using the "Diya" application, you can access Ukrainian TV channels by updating the application and navigating to the "Services" section.
You can also listen to Ukrainian radio broadcasting via Internet radio on radioplayer.ua or through the "Diya" application.
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TV Tower Information
The TV Tower Vinnytsia is a 354 metre high guyed steel tube mast used for FM- and TV-transmission, located in Ukraine.
It's a unique structure with three crossbars arranged in 120 degree angles in two levels, running from its structure to the guys.
The TV Tower Vinnytsia is not the only guyed mast of this design in the former Soviet Union, but it's perhaps the tallest.
The tower was built in 1961 during the Soviet time.
It suffered significant damage in March 2022 due to Russian rocket attacks.
The tower serves as a communication center for the residents of Vinnytsia, enabling the transmission of local media.
Visitors can observe the tower from various locations in Vinnytsia, which also serves as a center for FM and TV signal distribution.
The tower's GPS coordinates are 49.24111, 28.42361.
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