Broadcasting far and wide, the Grundnetzsender Treplin stands tall. It is not actually in Booßen, despite sometimes being called Sender Booßen. This radio and television transmitter sits west of that town, in Treplin.
Built in 1994, the Grundnetzsender Treplin serves an important purpose. Its job is to broadcast radio and television signals. It covers the area near the Oder River, a place Berlin’s signals don’t quite reach. The transmitter uses a 163-meter-high guyed steel lattice mast. This ensures wide signal distribution.
Before the Grundnetzsender Treplin existed, a shortwave transmitter was nearby. Now, this location is a key point for modern broadcasting.
Let’s explore what the Grundnetzsender Treplin broadcasts.
For analog radio, it transmits many stations on different frequencies. Antenne Brandenburg is on 87.6 MHz. Radio Eins is on 89.1 MHz. Deutschlandfunk Kultur broadcasts on 92.7 MHz. You can find rs2 on 94.7 and 94.3 MHz. Radio 3 is on 96.8 MHz. Deutschlandfunk is on 97.3 MHz. Radio Teddy is on 99.3 MHz. Fritz is on 101.5 MHz. Inforadio is on 102.0 MHz. Berliner Rundfunk 91.4 is on 104.2 MHz. Radio Paradiso is on 105.9 MHz. BB Radio Oderland is on 107.8 MHz. These signals reach listeners with varying directional patterns and polarizations.
The Grundnetzsender Treplin also handles digital radio. DAB+ broadcasts in vertical polarization. It works in a single-frequency network with other transmitters. The nationwide DAB+ multiplex started on October 26, 2016. RBB has broadcast its programs via DAB+ from this location since November 21, 2017.
Digital television is another key function. DVB-T2 HD broadcasts began on March 29, 2017. The Grundnetzsender Treplin transmits ARD and ZDF programs. These are in HEVC video coding and full HD resolution. These broadcasts are part of a single frequency network. This includes other sites like the Berliner Fernsehturm Alex.
The channels include rbb 1 and rbb 2 on different frequencies. Substreams also carry ZDF and MEDIA BROADCAST content. All these provide diverse viewing options.
Past broadcasts include DVB-T, which ended on March 29, 2017. Before digital TV, the Grundnetzsender Treplin sent analog PAL signals.
Interestingly, some locals have different ideas about the Grundnetzsender Treplin. Some thought a mast near Trepliner See was a radio transmitter. It turns out that the tower is a mobile communications tower.
The Grundnetzsender Treplin stands as a vital link. It connects the region to information and entertainment. From analog radio to digital TV, it has adapted to changing technology. It continues to be a significant broadcasting point. It ensures people stay connected and informed.