radio mast

Signal transmission pole

A radio mast is a tall structure supporting antennas for transmitting or receiving radio signals.

Masts are typically lattice towers or guyed poles rising high enough to clear obstacles and extend broadcast range: The radio mast on the hill serves three counties.

Also called a radio tower or transmission tower.

Opposites
transmission method

radio mastsatellite dish

Concave aerial receiving transmissions

communications satellite · satellite · undersea cable · fiber optic network · submarine cable

signal direction

radio mastradio receiver

Frequency-tuned listening device

listening station

communication technology

radio mastunderground cable

Wiring installed below ground

fiber optic cable · telephone wire · telegraph line · coaxial cable · submarine cable

Family

radio, mast, radios, masts, radiate, radiation, radial, radiant, radiator

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G