broadcast tower

Antenna support structure

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

These towers support antennas at heights that allow signals to reach receivers across many miles: The broadcast tower on the hill serves three counties.

Also called a transmission tower or radio tower.

Opposites
signal transmission method

broadcast towercell phone

Portable wireless communicator

fiber optic network · wired connection · satellite · underground cable · cellular network

signal reception vs. transmission

broadcast towerradio receiver

Frequency-tuned listening device

satellite dish · listening station · tuner

communication reach

broadcast towercell phone

Portable wireless communicator

walkie-talkie · two-way radio · shortwave radio · ham radio

Family

tower, broadcast

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G