Imagine being a signal. A radio wave pulsing from the Alter Sendemast in Kassel. It races through the air. It carries music and voices to countless listeners. This tower is more than just steel and concrete. It’s a vital organ in the city’s communication network.
The Alter Sendemast stands in the Vorderer Westen district. It rises from the Tannenwäldchen hills. At 208 meters above sea level, its location is ideal. This allows it to broadcast signals far and wide.
Originally, the site had three antenna supports. There were two free-standing steel lattice towers. There was also a precast concrete mast. Only the concrete mast remains today. It was erected in the early 2000s. It replaced the older steel towers.
The Alter Sendemast primarily broadcasts FM radio. Interestingly, it mostly transmits private stations. The Deutschlandfunk is an exception. Meanwhile, the Hessischer Rundfunk operates a smaller transmitter. This one is at the HR studio in Bad Wilhelmshöhe. It broadcasts HR1, HR2-kultur, HR-iNFO, and You FM.
Several radio stations broadcast from the Alter Sendemast. Radio Teddy transmits on 91.7 MHz. Deutschlandfunk uses 92.7 MHz. Harmony.fm broadcasts on 96.6 MHz. Radio BOB! Hessen Rock ‘n’ Pop is on 99.4 MHz. Rock Antenne transmits on 104.1 MHz. Planet radio uses 104.6 MHz. Freies Radio Kassel broadcasts on 105.8 MHz. Each station has its unique antenna configuration. This includes directional patterns and polarization.
The Alter Sendemast once transmitted private television programs. These included RTL II, VOX, and ProSieben. These analog broadcasts used different channels and frequencies. Today, Kassel receives its main television. It comes from the Habichtswald telecommunications tower on the Essigberg. This includes the private broadcaster Hit Radio FFH. The Hoher Meißner provides additional coverage.
The Alter Sendemast plays a critical role in Kassel’s broadcasting landscape. While it may not be the tallest structure. It ensures residents receive their favorite radio stations. It connects them to the world of information and entertainment. So next time you tune into your radio. Remember the Alter Sendemast. It is a silent but essential part of Kassel.