TV Tower

Signal transmission structure

A TV tower is a tall structure designed to transmit television and radio signals over a wide area.

These towers support antennas at heights that maximize broadcast range, often becoming landmarks in their cities: The Berlin TV Tower dominates the skyline.

Some include observation decks or revolving restaurants for tourists.

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function/purpose

TV Towerwater tower

Raised storage for pressure

storage tank · satellite dish · underground bunker · basement · mineshaft

signal direction

TV Towersatellite dish

Concave aerial receiving transmissions

radio receiver · rabbit ears · cable box

structure function

TV Towerwater tower

Raised storage for pressure

grain silo · storage tank · oil derrick · cell tower · radio mast

Family

tower, television, televise, televised, towers, towered, towering

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G