Omega Tower Trelew

Trelew Omega Transmitter (station F) situated at Golfo Nuevo, 40 km outside Trelew, Argentina at 43.053553°S 65.190781°W / -43.053553; -65.190781 was a grounded 366m high steel guyed mast antenna, which was the tallest construction in South America. It was demolished on June 23, 1998 by explosives.

Predio ex Torre Omega Trelew
Trelew Omega Mast
General information
StatusDestroyed
TypeMast radiator insulated against ground
LocationTrelew, Argentina
Coordinates43°3′13″S 65°11′27″W
Completed1976
DestroyedJune 23, 1998
Height366 m (1,200.79 ft)
Design and construction
Main contractorUS Coast Guard
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.